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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1893
Page
4
The Senate resumes lengthy speeches as critics demand a direct yea or nay decision on the silver issue. Public frustration grows as lawmakers debate without delivering a clear verdict.
A provocative critique calls for silencing anti Semite Herr Paasch as a lunatic in a German asylum and argues a lunacy commission for US senators like Peffer Wolcott and other silver advocates is a greater necessity to calm the distressed American public.
Sixty thousand girls and boys trudge to school in Boston today marking the end of vacation. The Post notes the diverse holidays enjoyed by children and stay-at-homes alike, and hopes the new term sparks a renewed spirit of citizenship for the year ahead.
Mr. E C Benedict assures the President’s health remains strong after the teeth operation on the yacht Oneida. The president reportedly rose early and fished, played cribbage, and showed no loss of appetite, suggesting continued competence to lead the nation against McKinley and the silver issue.
Dr John S Dwight, a veteran link between Boston's historic and modern musical scenes, has quietly passed away at eighty. He advanced the city’s music culture not by grand acts but by inspiring others through quiet, enthusiastic encouragement. He last lived with the Harvard Musical Association and celebrated his eightieth birthday in May at its rooms.
The Evening Record accuses ex Postmaster Hart of pressuring labor towns while claiming newspapers suppress such reports. It says the party favors public, openly run campaigns like Pillsbury's, warning that nominating delegates should be tested in public campaigns rather than stealthy efforts ahead of the convention.
Five House bills seek $400,000 for public buildings in New England cities while life saving services cost $300,000 to continue for four months. The Atlantic coast faced two August hurricanes with wrecks and drowned seamen. no life saving stations were open, lifeboats unmanned, and rescue work unavailable. The piece argues funds should favor extending lifesaving services over new structures.
The text argues that New England cities require permanent life saving service buildings year round. It stresses the value of steady funding for facilities, noting the need aligns with broader civic spirit and common welfare across regions.
The piece argues the deficit at year end stems from four years of Harrison policy, with Democrats faulted for public mismanagement and a 100 million surplus squandered. It contends temporary causes mask a structural issue and defends Democratic honesty about fiscal trouble.
Dr. Miner asks the Supreme Court to halt a law that bars Prohibition party candidates from the official ballot unless their party won at least 3 percent of the previous vote. The piece argues all properly nominated Prohibitionists deserve equal rights to be voted for, like Democrats and Republicans. If the law stands, it exposes possible injustice by a partisan legislature, with the court to decide.
Professor Arthur Wright visits Plymouth and Nantasket, commenting that New Haven elms suffered extensive storm damage. Yale campus trees were harmed, including a historical elm near Osbourne Hall. A local headmaster change is noted, with Robert E. Babson to preside. A bicyclist is fined by a Scarboro Hill officer for safety violations. Gov ernor's day at the New England Fair and Mayor Matthews’ mountain vacation are mentioned along with state administrative notes.
A jumble of quirky lines features a Texas woman planning drastic tribute at her husband’s grave, a lightning rod man, jokes about political party ties, a Swiss town name, and light musings on Ward McAllister. Other items include Sam Jones in Dallas urging 95 percent backbone, a Harlem woman’s pitchfork diamond wish, debates on McGlynn and ecclesiastical matters, and a mischievous note about a masquerade and a hopeful suitor.
Twenty aboard the steamer survived the voyage from Savannah, among them steward George Armour and purser Samuel Sampson. After leaving on Thursday August 24, a fierce gale tore the ship’s smokestack and pilot house, forcing the crew below to conserve water and endure while the vessel drifted. A towboat approached at one point but withdrew, leaving the survivors to battle the sea for another day.
The Woburn Board of Health faces a deep split over John Cummings’s piggery. The board ordered removal outside city limits, but chair Dr. Seth W. Kelley allegedly resisted, issuing a license to continue. Competing hog licenses attract petitions. a resignation may follow at the next meeting.
Old court house in Court Square no longer used except by tradition. Chief Justice Field opens the Commonwealth court in the old building then adjourns to Pem berton square at 10 o clock. Suffolk County Supreme Judicial Court opening and adjournment follows with officials attending.
The city newspapers describe the return to school with students and teachers resuming duties after vacation. Normal School exams proceed with outside applicants, while the new Mechanic Arts High School building opens partly for grammar graduates. High school exams and Latin School entrances are scheduled today.
The first assistant engineer of the fireboat John D Horrigan will be buried from St Catherine's church Charlestown at nine in the morning. A six man detail will attend with four pallbearers. He died at Lake Massabesh New Hampshire while on a short vacation. He was nearly thirty, unmarried, and had served four years aboard Engine 81. The death is the fourth similar loss in a year for the company. The funeral will receive a grand floral arch bearing the fire department number 161.
Edward F. Coyle of Charlestown wed Mary A. Collins of Boston yesterday at St James s Church Harrison avenue. Josephine A. Kelly became Mrs John F Kenny of Medway at East Cambridge Church of the Sacred Heart. Francis Martin and Miss Margaret Flynn were married in Holy Cross Cathedral chapel by Archbishop Williams.
Governor Russell yesterday designated Secretary William R. Sessions of the State Board of Agriculture and J W D French to represent Massachusetts on the agricultural advisory council in Chicago. Sessions will also represent the state at the agricultural congress in Chicago this week.
Gossip notes Laura Schirmer Mapleson faces a tiny Montreal mouse in her dressing room with her Russian dog and a sword. The tale highlights her nerve and public image ahead of Venus at the Park, while other acts and tours are praised at Boston venues.
Appraiser Dodge doubts inquiry while Lonergan provides Washington with useful details. Lonergan accuses Dodge of acting in McCall’s interest in the eighth district last fall and claims Republican campaigners could be at the custom house as an intelligence office. Dodge denies charges and accepts any forthcoming investigation.
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