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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1894
Page
4
The piece argues that rising community confidence marks the start of sustained improvement in trade. Skeptics claim the upswing is temporary, but readers are urged to trust the observed revival as merchants, mills, and buyers push activity forward, proving that half the battle is won.
The piece questions the claimed Republican landslide by noting Vermont’s past 22,000 Harrison majority and asking if a 33,000 lead or more will appear to justify Republican triumphs. It challenges the spin of party organs and calls for a sizable margin to confirm a political revolution narrative.
Organized labor in Boston praised for a well managed Labor Day celebration. The procession impressed with military like formation and meticulous organization. Spectators enjoyed a large, varied display and broad public enthusiasm from start to finish, marking Labor Day as a lasting popular holiday.
The Journal argues Britain’s protected shipbuilding successes validate free trade in the past, contrasting with U.S. tariff effects. It contends that under 1946 tariffs Columbia dominated seas, Republicans crippled the U.S. merchant fleet, and recent Inman Line ships built for U.S. registry may surpass the Campania and Lucania.
A two day cover of heavy smd ke darkness has shrouded Boston signaling a massive calamity. The city faces extensive devastation across many square miles, leaving residents in distress and the community seeking aid.
The speaker describes a massive disaster in Northwest towns causing immense loss of property and likely thousands of deaths. He urges rapid relief efforts and praises Boston for offering swift aid.
The text honors Congressman Stevens for retirement after a long term in the House. It commends his faithful public service, leadership during tariff reform, and defense of New England manufacturing interests as a true Democrat during the McKinley era. The piece emphasizes his front-line stance in the people’s fight and his respected opinion among constituents.
The return of Boston pastors to their pulpits signals the new season with strong sermons and large congregations. Theatres fill again as entertainments resume with added brilliance. Tomorrow seventy thousand schoolchildren return to desks as citizens’ work restarts in earnest.
Boston's pennant dreams grow uncertain after two home wins fail to lift them to first place. The club has slumped, public patience wears thin, and only a swift return to form can secure the trophy. If Boston regains old resolve, the pennant may still stay theirs.
A compact poem praising the Bandusia fountain. The speaker swears to honor the sacred spring with offerings and song. Images of garlands wine and divine purification accompany hints of breed and cattle seeking rest near the cool waters. The verse promises posterity will know the refreshing springs.
A column of humorous notes on smoking myths and ash retention, a returning Captain Donovan from vacation, and Aldace F. Walker arriving in New York as AT SFranta Santa Fe receiver. A street scene with a clothing store rush hints at late summer sales and a playful exchange in a drug store.
Fall trade brisk and religion active as pastors return to pulpits. Boston opens examinations for higher schools amid many services. Mechanic Arts High School on Dalton and Belvidere streets to open tomorrow under Charles W. Parmenter. Evening schools start next week. Arlington, Quincy, Hyde Park, Lexington, Everett, Chelsea, Malden, and Revere also begin.
A church wedding in London features Eloise, a devout bride with a long veil and an ivory prayer book, as six bridesmaids defer to St Paul’s tradition. Her remark Let ’er rip after tearing her veil shocks onlookers, while she later recalls none of it. A 19th century tale recalls a Confederate veteran finding his remarried wife after decades apart, and a Countess notes women’s wide charitable activity in Nova Scotia and beyond.
A series of brief vignettes from early 20th century newspapers explores romantic misunderstandings and social constraints. A daughter resists her suitor due to her father’s objections to visitors, gifts, and meetings at the gate, while a professor’s critique of paternalism echoes in humor. Other items humorously critique social pretensions and class expectations through witty exchanges and light satire.
By order of the court no action mentioned in chapter 283 of the acts of 1894 will be placed upon the speedy trials, except it is so requested on the list handed in to the clerk’s office.
An advertisement extols Highland Spring Ale as a carefully brewed product sold by first class trade to discriminating customers. It cites Roeter & 60 in Boston as the seller.
Labor Day entertainment at Charlestown State Prison featured Katie Rooney Billy Raynore and Salvini contortionists. Spectators included old men and youths, with Viola Raynore and Bunth and Rudd delivering lively acts. The crowd, though moved, returned to routine as the memory lingered. At South Boston House of Correction inmates enjoyed yard time under the sunny routine.
James Cameron aged 30 residing at 28 Decatur street was arrested by a Station 5 policeman for drunkenness and jailed at Dedham street station. Shortly after confinement he was found dead on the cell floor. A physician attributed death to apoplexy. undertaker took charge of the body.
Williston Baker completes a history of Congregational Churches in the United States praised for thorough knowledge and literary skill. Harper's Weekly shines on Corea. Harper's Bazar previews Parisian fashions. Scribner's Magazine lists contributors James Crawford, Page, Lumholtz, Thanet, Fields, Spofford. Howells discusses literary passions. Ladies' Home Journal expands Howells biography. McClure's frontispiece features Mrs Stevenson with a Stevenson's article on Treasure Island and its creation.
Boston and Maine offers a Monday excursion from Boston leaving at 8 30 a m to Winnipesaukee for a sixty mile sail on the queen of New England lakes. Round trip price is two dollars.
Augustus Bedford presented an entertaining and instructive lecture on the origin history and pedigree of the American flag at Allston Hall Allston last evening. Proceeds from the event benefited the Whitfield Orphan Home.
Readers debate if women bicycling is immodest with letters praising bloomers and modest outfits while criticizing certain costumes. Contributors from Boston and Dorchester argue bloomers provide comfort and modesty, defending cycling as healthful and accessible to all.
Thousands watched a Gaelic football match at Boston Common between Chelsea and the Exiles of Brookline. Chelsea won two goals and four points to four points after a long start delay. Michael O Keefe starred with a goal and multiple points, as Emmets and Exiles exchanged scores, with the final tally 2 4 to 0 4. The Exiles lineup included William Butler and Michael Gorman among others with Dennis O Keefe as field umpire.
CAN'T GET WATER WATER low in Farrington River forces Greenwood's cotton mills at New Hartford and D B Smith mill at Pine Meadow to operate only three days a week starting next Monday. Affects Collinsville Roverton Windsor Pequonock manufacturing centers and 25,000 workers face reduced earnings.
The schooner Nil Desperandum of Or land, Hutchings, returning for Bucksport, reported a loss of mainboom after a collision at about 3 pm with the fishing schooner Amy Hamson of Boston, outward bound. Hamson struck Desperandum off Castle Island, breaking the boom in two places but causing no other damage to Nil Desperandum.
Mayor Matthews traveled from Jefferson New Hampshire to review the parade and met with council heads at City Hall. He praised the labor groups for their strong showing and discussed gas company consolidation, tariff reform, and potential political prospects. The board sought more space for the Police Department and considered moving Station 2 operations to the Probate Court premises while enlarging central offices in Pemberton Square.
Professor Josiah P. Cooke of Harvard died at his Newport summer cottage after a month long illness. An autopsy was performed but results were not released. Born in 1827, Cooke was Erving professor of chemistry and mineralogy from 1851 and authored Chemical Physics and Principles of Chemical Philosophy.
A series of injuries reported yesterday includes Thomas Duane an 18 year old of 243 Fourth Street South Boston who had his right foot crushed on a Hyde Park freight train and lost part of the foot at Emergency Hospital Arthur Kennedy 14 of Malden fractured left forearm after a fall from a beam in a freight shed Walter Jones 102 West Springfield Street Boston lacrosse player struck in the nose by an opponent’s stick William Scribner 389 Main Street Charlestown knocked from his bicycle fracturing left arm Michael Green 17 Second Street South Boston dislocated right elbow after being thrown from a team Edward G Mahoney 82 Hudson Street fell from Shawmut Avenue bridge onto tracks fractured skull serious at City Hospital.
The death of Charles S Gosse, reported in yesterday’s Post, was due to bronchial trouble, not consumption. Born in Portland Maine in 187, he ran his own business for a decade before joining Pettengill & Co. He belonged to the Press Club and was a thirty second degree Mason. Funeral to be held this afternoon at 3 Paul Gore street Jamaica Plain.
A Paine's Furniture Company offer breaks price records with a massive oak china cabinet priced at $25.50. Imported curved glass doors and quality construction make it a remarkable bargain likely valued at $50. Readers are urged to view the description of this sale.
A large group from the Bunker Hill Yacht Club sailed to Long Island for their annual races. All classes competed over three miles. In first class Swordfish captained by B. T. Hall won, Wirima with G. T. D. Wilcox second, and Marion steered by A. Hinckleye took third.
Mrs Sue san A Potter aged 28 wife of Gil bert Potter a farmer near Rice City Coventry was found dead in bed with a bullet wound to the left temple early this morning The husband and a neighbor had left about 2 o clock A neighbor called later and found the house ransacked with trunks and drawers contents strewn about and one window broken in the attack authorities investigate the murder scene
Mrs. Mason’s condition has improved since leaving the trouble scene. Recovery is hoped though four months may pass before she resumes stage work this season. Lowell Mason says no info from Jack for over a week. The Weinberg case will not be dropped and suits will be filed today. Enemies spreading stories about Jack fail to affect his Bowdoin Square engagement, with rehearsals starting in about two weeks.
The Roughan building at City square and Park street in Bunker Hill was dedicated last night after a $25,000 construction. A reception and ball raised funds for Charlestown's poor with ticket sales to 1000 attendees. Governor Greenhalge and Adjutant General Dalton attended as Michael Roughan christened the hall with a bottle and a hammer, followed by a promenade concert and a grand march led by Roughan and his sister-in-law Mrs. Hayes. A silk banner was unfurled, twelve white doves released, and notable attendees joined in the celebration.
Smouldering embers on the moorlands fed by a wind flared into flames that surrounded the Monomoy bug light and dwelling of Freeman Lewis and his wife. A fire warden’s posse saved the dwelling, with the blaze moving toward the fair grounds but a mile of stone road shielding the fair buildings. Pine lands and cranberry bogs suffered, and ire is aimed at plover hunting sportsmen.
The annual Nonpareil Associates picnic at Highland Lake Grove drew 1800 attendees. Winners include J. McCarthy in the one mile, H. O’Donnell in the boys race, T. Connelly in the blind race, G. Carter and Miss Sullivan in the companion boat, Grady and O’Neil in the pair-oared, D. J. Byrnes in multiple events, and the Exiles and Rovers taking tug-of-war titles. The prize dance went to J. J. Crowley and Miss Kate Crowley.
Dorchester Lower Mills Athletic Club opened its first handicap games Monday morning at Nightingale's Dorchester course. Reports list achievements including William Corrigan D A C taking the boys 600 yard with time 1 56.75, Robinson first in 75 yard novice final heat, Harrison first in 75 yard novice final heat, J A Ryder South Boston Athletic Club first in 1000 yard run, J E OConnell Dorchester second, J J McKinnon D A C third with time 3m 34s, and James H Smyth St Marys A A winning the 300 yard dash handicap at 38 seconds.
The South Boston Labor Day regatta crowned class winners with Kulurda in first class Harbinger in second Cleopatra in third Aline in fourth Hobo in eighth and Aurel in fifth, with per class placements noted.
The St Stephen's parish Lyceum outing took coaches to Watertown for dinner and dancing then to Lily Point Grove, Waltham for an afternoon of dancing. On return they cheered Senator Fitzgerald and returned to rooms by 10 p.m. Credit given to President D. D. Rourke and Vice-President Johnson for organizing the event.
Arkansas votes today on all state, judicial, county and legislative offices. The Democratic State committee chairman estimates the Democratic majority at 30000 in the statewide contest.
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