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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1895
Page
4
General Isaac 8 Burrell neared 75 years and spent over half his life in public service. He served the Federal State and city, was a longtime Boston street commissioner, and was known as a dignified upright citizen and faithful public servant. He was remembered as a patriot and a valuable civic officer by elders and peers alike.
A cautious assessment argues the drop from 100 million to 97 million in the gold reserve is not alarming for U S business. Government bonds remain strong, and a new 60 million issue could sell easily at a premium. The boom is tied to trust in President Cleveland and the ability to restore gold reserves, urging Congress to consider long term measures.
The passage argues for retiring the government from banking and cancelling greenbacks, asserting that national banks are fully capable of issuing all circulating notes. It frames the move as necessary to eliminate government involvement and entrust currency to private national banks.
The American cup controversy may force a new course for international racing. The New York Yacht Club cannot control crowds of excursion steamers in New York Bay, making races difficult to sight and win. The article suggests moving the cup offshore or transferring the trophy to another venue, with Marblehead and the Eastern Yacht Club favored as alternatives for a cleaner, more legitimate race.
The article urges Massachusetts Democrats to direct their campaign toward reforming the Legislature. It criticizes the 18% Republican control as partisan and corrupt, notes Republican malfeasance has harmed Massachusetts’s image, and calls on Democrats to act now to end partisan rule and protect local self-government.
A Philadelphia club tale follows Miss Grace Crawford, a farmer's daughter, who declines millionaire Somers for a modest fiance Mowbray. Spurred by flirtations, she reveals plans to marry the fair and poor, shocking Somers who learns her betrothal is to Mowbray, a penniless lawyer.
The Nantasket branch of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad proves electric motive power efficient and economical with plans to extend to Braintree Readville and Dedham. Success foretells broader adoption and local expansion of electric service in railroading.
Ittsburg reports a voluntary 2 percent wage increase for September and October affecting over 50,000 workmen. The trend is upward as part of a broader improvement, contrasting with earlier McKinley era strikes and misery. The tariff era shows growing work and rising pay in the iron and steel sector.
The Observant Citizen portrays Benny Palmer as a lively outside broker with sharp tips and a volatile style. He is described as a savage bear during a day of plummeting stocks, while market bears predict further declines before a potential long winter. A banking house Lawson Weidenfeld & Co plans to start operations next week in Woribingwa.
Arthur Mowbray and Winthrop Somers lounge in a Pennsylvanian hotel room at Westchamp Hotel. Conversation touches on local girls and country folk, with disdain toward Milkmaids and farmers’ daughters. A whispered aside hints at thin partitions and discreet chatter.
A three member committee from the Labor Union and manufacturers has set price lines for turned work in Haverhill. They define opera toe, picked toe, and extra picked toe with specific per pair extra amounts. Old opera price was 3 cents, picked toe 3 1 4 cents, extra picked toe 3 1 2 cents. Union No 1 machine operators hold meetings to finalize scales for board approval.
The Post has risen from the bottom of the list to the top in under four years and dominates morning sales in New England. Its most valuable market is Boston and vicinity where retail merchants see substantial results from local papers. The proof slip of every advertisement lists this claim visibly in the Post’s composing room.
The Daily Post in Boston declares its morning sales exceed the Herald and Globe combined and offers a forfeit to any Boston newspaper that questions the claim. It calls out the Globe for private doubts and invites public acceptance or a canvassed verification.
General Burrell of the Roxbury Street Commissioners died at his Dorchester home from heart failure after a long public service. He led militia units in the Civil War, helped recruit troops, and directed Boston streets during the great fire of 1872, leaving six children and a legacy of civic duty.
The Channing Hall Talks resume today at 2 pm in the Unitarian building 25 Beacon Street led by Rev W Hanson Winsford. The primary department joins the intermediate and advanced, with Mr Pulsford delivering a three-grade adapted lesson series starting with The Kingdom of Heaven as part of Teaching of Jesus parables. Free and open to the public and Sunday school workers.
Charles E. Porter chief engineer at No 1 Cocheco Mill was fatally crushed when caught in the machinery while cleaning the engine at noon in Dover New Hampshire on September 13.
The noon shutdown paused operations when an assistant started the engine unaware the chief was still at work on the machinery. Mr Porter suffered two broken ribs and a punctured lung and is expected to die.
A New York studio artist revels in bold colors and shadows, avoiding white entirely. From a high studio to a sunny room, treasures glow with oriental hues and rich fabrics. Even a dropped newspaper fails to bring light into the otherwise warm, sunset-toned scene. Marie
Antoinette hats with wide brims occupy the front, yet few picturesque girls will wear them long. Felt novelties braided to resemble straw appear, but fashion leans toward narrow brimmed, modest hats with plaited ruches of chrysanthemum ribbon and high crowns. Shop girls may adopt them soon. ribbon, rosettes, wings, ostrich tips, and late flowers complete chic finishes.
Fairfield Me September 13 The $3000 Benton Station schoolhouse was dedicated this afternoon Speeches were offered by State Superintendent W W Stetson Hon S S Brown of Waterville Rev W Hill F M Hinds Amos Hinds and Rev A P Reed The dedication prayer was by Rev N T Dutton A supper and evening entertainment followed the exercises.
Miscellaneous notices list public lectures at Boston venues. Robert A. Chandier speaks on The Practice of Theosophy at 24 Mt Vernon Street. a Thursday discussion on Theosophy Applied to Life. Other events include Mayo's address series, a Christian Alliance meeting, a grand mass meeting for the Patriotic Women of Boston, and New Year services of Congregation Adath Jeshurun.
Salvation Army meetings at 11 am 3 pm and 8 pm led by Captain Yorke at 886 Washington Street and 3 and 8 pm at 118 Dover Street. First M. E. Church Temple Street pastor Rev C L Goodell preaches 10:30 am and 7:30 pm with afternoon Epworth League events. St John’s Methodist Episcopal Church South a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with Epworth League activities and Young Women series. Tremont Temple Baptist Church resumes services with 10:30 am and 7:30 pm sermons. Armenian relief topic at 12:15 pm. prayers 9 am and 6 pm. Old South Church public services 10:30 am and 4 pm with Rev B W Waldron of Boston. St John the Evangelist Bowdoin Street services 9:00, 7:30, 9:30, 11:00, 3:00 and 7:30 with choral services. Unitarian Bulfinch Place Church vesper 7:30 led by Ariel Ladies Quartet and Rev. x Mm with address on Strength Made Perfect in Weakness.
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