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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1895
Page
4
The notice lists Daily and Sunday Post subscription rates with yearly, six month, and three month terms. It instructs subscribers to notify address changes, states second class matter, and requires advance payment with checks payable to the Post Publishing Company. It is signed by editor and publisher BE A Grozier.
Governor Greenhalge, joined by Mr Curtis Guild Jr, begins his agricultural fair campaign in Bridgewater before the Plymouth County Agricultural Society. The governor focuses on weather crops soil culture and farming strength while Guild handles political remarks, delivering a vigorous county fair push.
The Cramps plan to ship the new battleship Indiana to Halifax for docking before official trials. A dry dock in the United States cannot accommodate the vessel, highlighting the need for maintenance facilities to keep a navy functional and afloat and the absurdity of building a navy without proper upkeep.
The text argues that relying on foreign docks, notably Britain which controls the only accessible dry docks, is inadequate for a wartime navy. It stresses that docks are essential to maintenance, equal in importance to the warships themselves, and must be available domestically for national defense.
The article details the anticipated clash between American Defender and British Valkyrie Ir. off Sandy Hook. It notes Defender’s proven speed and weather forecasts favoring a win, while Valkyrie remains a mystery until race day. Confidence centers on strong wind aiding the American vessel, with hopes no course obstructions hinder racing.
The Supreme Court decision confirms Theodore N. Davis will receive his commission on the Massachusetts direct tax refund. The piece condemns the contract as not provident and frames the refund as a needless job pushed by the 1888 Republican legislature and the 1890 Republican administration. It notes public pride in the outcome yet criticizes the lobbying and speculation surrounding the affair.
Treasurer Smith of the Republican committee calls for a thorough investigation of alleged improper assessments in South Cove and similar issues at the North End. The piece argues for clean, honest registration and voting lists, urging investigations wherever doubt exists to ensure a fair election in Boston.
The Nebraska Democrats pledged unwavering support for the Cleveland administration on currency and rejected alliance with Populists. Their Lincoln platform aligns with 1892 national Democratic lines, declaring silver monometalism would shrink money, wages, and credit, harming laborers, farmers, and business alike.
In Boston one man stands out for interview savvy and warm reception of reporters. Hubert Moore, assistant ad.
A column showcases Boston society gossip and light anecdotes. mentions Joe Jefferson, Pittsburg Window Glass Company, Dr. John F. Young, Otis Kimball, and local figures like Henry M. Whitney. travels to Nova Scotia. yacht race plans. open air concert by East Boston Cadet Band. humorous vignettes about Boston life and culture.
Maggie Cline, a Charlestown resident with many friends, achieved tremendous success this week on the variety stage after gaining fame in Bunker Hill District amateur theatricals.
Dr Gibson declares love to Matty at the gate after a brief visit about the Ruggles children. Matty, engaged to cousin Tom, explains she does not love him, prompting a quiet, disappointed response from the doctor who vows to remain a friend and protector.
In Skinnersville Matty guides her romantic path through flirtations and a dramatic typhoid crisis. Tom recovers, revealing he loves Kate Spencer. Matty orchestrates engagements and, after Tom's wedding, pursues Dr. Gibson with calculated restraint and renewed hope.
In a bright afternoon Matty converses with Dr. Gibson on women’s rights and marriage proposals. He muses that women could rightfully propose, and, blushing, Matty confesses her affection before he unexpectedly proposes through a window.
The Supreme Court ruled Theodore E. Davis may recover about 16500 for securing the 1861 direct tax refund from Congress. Davis, hired by the Commonwealth under a 1890 contract tied to 1888 legislative authority, sought 2 percent of 372277.12 received from the national treasury. The Commonwealth argued the legislature lacked power, but the court held it had authority.
New York on September 6 reports a drawdown that leaves general treasury reserves just over $98 million. Analysts expect deposits today or tomorrow to lift the total toward $100 million, though this month will be the hardest for the syndicate in maintaining the gold reserve.
Sunday schedule at Tremont Temple Baptist Church features Rev. Dr. George Lorimer back from Europe with sermons The Church Glorified in Time and From Over the Sea followed by communion service Other churches listed include Old South Church St John the Evangelist Emmanuel Church Bulfinch Place Church and Benevolent Fraternity with notices of free seats and city transit access Details note multiple services across congregations and a choir performance by Ariel Ladies Quartet at Bulfinch Place Church.
The Salvation Army holds sessions at 886 Washington Street and 118 Dover Street with morning and afternoon meetings led by Captain Yorke and other officers. Additional events include a Sunday evening vesper, a Young People series in the Union Hall, and a special topic on scientists with noted singers and piano accompaniment. Major Ryan speaks at People’s Temple Columbus Avenue on death and papal conspiracy, with a free concert. seats require early arrival. Tremont Street M E Church and First M E Church list prayers, sermons, gospel programs, and Sunday school times, inviting broad public attendance.
Balou and Rowe of the State Board of Agriculture report gypsy moth eggs hatched early near Woburn, signaling potential double broods this season. Warm weather threatens further spread, endangering trees and possibly cotton in the South, with the moth force now reduced to 150 men.
Nebraska administration Democrats met in Lincoln to reaffirm opposition to fusion with Populists and free coinage. R S Bibb praised the party’s stance and read a Carlisle telegram. The platform endorses the 1892 Democratic platform and argues for a hard money system. Justice J Mahony nominated for Supreme Court, John H Ames and W S Abbey named regents.
William E. Nichols, druggist at 697 Center Street West Roxbury, reports his safe rifled of 600 dollars. He accuses clerk Nathan Clouther, 24, of stealing it, noting only he knew the safe combination. Clouther, last seen at the store, had access to the door but not the money drawers keys, and is described as five feet four inches tall, 120 pounds, with dark complexion and pompadour hair.
Members of Sea Court No. 6 M. G. O. F. East Boston charter a large tugboat French commanded by Captain Nugent for a Sunday excursion. They will view Boston Harbor landmarks and visit fishing grounds, with a 9:00 a.m. start from the bath house wharf East Boston.
The Supreme Court heard confirmation of commissioners G F Richardson Lowell C Clifford New Bedford and H Parriman Barnstable apportioning the Metropolitan Park district cost among 36 cities and towns. Counsel for several municipalities sought to be heard and the case was set for hearing next Friday.
Dublin report notes the Kerry south division by election held September 6 after Dennis Kilbride chose to sit for North Galway. Farrell, backed by McCarthyites, won with about 1200 votes to Murphy Healyite's 474, replacing Kilbride who was unopposed in the last general election.
Dr George L Lang faces a criminal malpractice case over Lillian Ray death in Municipal Court. Frank D Hagan and Henry J Reardon are charged as accessories before the fact. Attorneys sought a further continuance which the court granted until Sept 16. Each defendant was held in custody.
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