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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1895
Page
4
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The commentary deplores crowds of spectators on excursion steamers during the international race off Sandy Hook. It calls the incident a blot on fair play and urges the New York Yacht Club to prevent crowding on Saturday’s course to ensure equal conditions for all competitors.
Organized labor celebrates a return to pre slump status as wages rise and industry expands. The piece cites election votes that backed tariff and financial policy changes, praising improved conditions for workers and harmonious employer relations, with vignettes from local figures and a lively street scene.
The old Erie and the New York and New England have merged into the New England Railroad Company. The history of the road is varied and checkered, reflecting railroading fortunes in Massachusetts. We trust the recent change will bring opportunity and prosperity.
The article lauds Southern iron and coal wage increases in Birmingham as of June rising 10 percent, notes August and year-to-date output at record highs, and claims production outpaces McKinley era declines. It argues Democratic tariff expansion opens world markets and questions retaining the 4 cent per pound coal and iron ore tariff.
Lord Dunraven, a true sportsman, praises the New York Yacht Club for fair treatment amid fussiness and red tape. He anticipates possible rude behavior from some American excursionists, recalling prior experiences with them.
A Wilmington led effort to ship arms for Cuban patriots is stopped. The piece emphasizes that U S neutrality laws are strict and must be upheld, warning that violating them harms national honor and U S relations. It notes the danger of turning American soil into a base for invasions and the risk to public support for the Cuban cause.
The hospital opening marks a major addition to Boston’s municipal resources, filling a previously unoccupied field. It provides for epidemic emergencies and epidemic prevention through careful care of sporadic cases. Mr. A. Shuman led the completion of this work as president of the City Hospital Board.
Captain Timothy A. Murphy and his Roxbury friends return from Europe with a welcome harbor procession. Edward J. McGivern and Joseph Drury vacationing in Centre Harbor. A testimonial for John G. Graham planned at Armory Hall on Sept. 12 by D. C. Casey and others. Patrolman Joe Clancy earned a vacation medal in a Green Harbor swim. Dr. John Moore of Worcester linked to the Washington Club. Two cabinet officers in a downtown hotel scene failed to recognize each other. Leader Callahan sails for yachting with notable companions. Edward J. Donovan and Deputy Collector join Mt. Pleasant House visit.
An extended piece lampoons 19th century debt collection practices. It describes two collectors in vivid green coats harassing a Somerville resident to pay an old debt, contrasted withBalzac and Dumas dodging bailiffs. It traces evolving methods from meek callers to aggressive figure types and a final tough emissary, ending with the debtor calmly resuming work.
A minister's wife Dulcie faces trials in a small church community. Tensions rise over social changes and suspicion, while her husband Paul bears financial and communal strain. Amid loss, faith, and sacrifice, they endure, finding strength in each other and a promise of heavenly reward.
The Kitty and Ethelred steamers bring banana cargoes from Banes Cuba and Port Antonio Jamaica to Seaverns Co Boston Fruit. The Kate Jones, fastest local towboat under Captain Eddie Evans, is slated for the international yacht race off Sandy Hook and will be chartered by the Associated Press. Dry dock tonight for cleaning and painting. Hoboken to receive Honeybrook. Warships Minneapolis and New York anchor nearby as crowds watch from Lewis wharf closed for five hours.
A newspaper brief presents a quip about sin from a New Boy and a mother daughter exchange on forgiveness. It reflects light moral humor through childlike interpretation of sin and apology. The dialogue contrasts religious framing with personal forgiveness in domestic life.
Wilfred Patterson emerges as new Boston Herald business manager after long time resignation of Colonel E H Woods. Patterson, born Wilmington Delaware, built a noted advertising department at the Philadelphia Ledger under George W Childs and A J Drexel.
Prominent figures share views on the coming woman from Bishop Vincent to Lydia Hoyt Farmer. The responses encompass education, domestic ideals, suffrage, spirituality, and literary achievement, with voices from Mary Ellen Lease Emily Huntington Miller and Edward Everett Hale.
Peter Lanahan and wife hosted a christening party for their daughter Annie Evelyn Lanahan at their Willow Court cottage Roxbury. Daniel J Coffey served as godfather and Lizzie Kelly as godmother. The event featured entertainment by local performers and guests. The Cottage Social Club of Upham's Corner presented $100 to the child and the treasurer, the father, has long served in that role.
An English translation of Dalvorig from Mihran Damadian portrays a brave Sassoun mountain son who refuses subjugation by Turks and Kurds. He vows freedom, laboring with irons and tools on rocky peaks, ready to fight and endure for liberty and homeland.
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