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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1895
Page
4
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The summer shines with the reunion of States and the end of war era hostility. Grand Army of the Republic meets in Louisville, and National Park at Chattanooga is dedicated with memorials on nearby battlefields. The national government now preserves lines and landmarks, uniting victors and vanquished as a single people with shared patriotism.
A Boston Globe editorial urges the Board of Police to end secrecy and adopt publicity. It argues that public disclosure, especially when crimes flourish, helps deter crime, improves security, and makes the public an effective detective, calling for swift reform of police methods.
The fall in exchange rates signals both a symptom and a cause of changing conditions. Exporting gold yields no profit at current rates, even as Treasury gold reserves rise. The reserve remains about five million short of 100 million dollars, yet trends upward, causing little concern. Another feature is the offering of cor-
The piece notes a shift in trade balances with cotton and corn bills rising, hinting the United States will pay debts with its own products. It foresees exports surpassing imports as gold becomes the focal point. A curb on gold shipments is seen as relieving the financial strain, with stock markets reacting to the changing conditions.
The Springfield Republicans face a split with A P A forces pushing western states to oppose renomination of Governor Greenhalge. The factionalism risks wrecking the party and harming the Commonwealth as Democrats watch an exceptional intra party dispute unfold.
The Mirecourt army review and Russian officer presence, praised by President and officials, signal a shift in European alignments. German and French leaders weigh war versus reconciliation while Russia, under the new Czar, rises as Europe’s peace preserver, with potential for wider conflict only if Russia acts.
The editorial urges Harvard and Yale to meet for a football game this fall. It hopes both schools act in good faith to ease tensions in the sport, contending a public interest and healthier atmosphere would result if the rivals resolve their differences and play.
Boston police to wear new black helmets starting October 1 at police headquarters. E P Barry returns to Herald desk after illness. Ide failure listed on Consolidated Stock Exchange. Bob Ide a Boston figure tied to Atchison stock memories. A tale of Chicago Gas Trust short selling ends with a lesson about following directors. Jack Moakly credited for placing Wefers and Burke on the American team for Berkeley Oval trials against England.
A hunter and friend Steadman drift Hall Bayou in a boat. They flush a fawn, the hunter drinks grog, falls asleep, and awake to an alligator attempting to pull him overboard. Steadman shoots, the reptile sinks and is not seen again.
The Boston Journal notes the Chickamauga anniversary dedication of a national military park and envisions a chain of memorial sites at Gettysburg Shiloh Antietam Chickamauga Chattanooga Appomattox and Vicksburg. It praises broad support and funds surpassing 1 million dollars, with Ohio leading in memorials and states contributing to preservation efforts.
In a letter to the editor, Winthrop laments a prior misstatement about Lieutenant Henn and the Puritan race. He jokes that the Gay Head party heard the cry There she blows and may not have seen the race, mockingly inviting Landlubber to reveal where he stood when the whales cry rose.
A letter from September 19, 1895 asks if the habit of women stepping backward from streetcars signals independence from men and existing law. The writer notes three young women near completion of teaching prep courses performing the action.
The Post accuses the Globe of fabricating a sensational claim about secret police manifolds and press access. It cites Sept 2 and Sept 4 Boston editions showing its own published crimes lists and theft reports from Knights Templar week, arguing the Globe plagiarized and contradicted itself.
The Thirty-first annual reunion of the Third Massachusetts Cavalry Association drew 150 veterans to Berkeley Hall. Officers elected include President Henry D. Pope and vice presidents J. W. Hervey and G. W. Stacey, with committees named for history, memorials, and monuments. Several battles and the era’s camaraderie were recalled as the group planned future reunions, possibly in Brockton.
The President made a second trip by carriage to Great Sandy Pond six miles from Cleveland and previously noted for bass. Secretary Lamont and Mr. Jefferson accompanied him on the excursion dated September 19 in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.
The street railway laborers, plumbers, electrical workers and carpenters were addressed last night on the subject of Free Speech by John J. Mahoney of the Central Labor Union.
Edam with 39 passengers and 42 crew foundered off Start Point after a fog collision with Turkestan. Fifty passengers and 43 crew were landed at Plymouth. Turkestan aided. all evacuees picked up by Vulture and Beresford. Edam valued at 250000 dollars with 120000 freight aboard.
Lynn city government members visited Haverhill on September 19 in City Hall. Mayor Jewett welcomed Aldermen and Councilors, then a baseball game at Athletic grounds ended Lynn 20 Haverhill 19. The party toured Newburyport aboard steamer Merrimac before returning home.
Boston editor A. F. Hill urges rapid industrial expansion and infrastructure projects. He advocates destroying hovels, pushing works, building safe bridges, adopting better transport, and creating a unified South Boston freight yard with Albany Street improved. Sept. 19, 1896.
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company petitions the Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners to approve tide water construction plans for a ferry crossing the Acushnet River between New Bedford and Fairhaven. Approval ends the long ferry controversy as bidding proceeds per Supreme Court procedure.
The Republican city committee met to consider the legality of last Friday’s caucuses for approving the Boston caucus act. They decided the issue could only be resolved by court action, otherwise representative caucuses would proceed under the act’s provisions.
Bellows Vermont Sept 19 For the interstate Y M C A convention in late October the executive committee has announced speakers including Merrill J B Gates president of Amherst College D A Bridge general secretary of the Montreal Y M C A and John F Moore assistant state secretary of New York The gathering draws much interest.
Sylvanus H Higgins aged 66 died at his home 27 Summer Street Wakefield this forenoon. A native of Hingham and Civil War veteran, his passing ends a long local life.
Perry Nashua September 19 Colonel Hiram M. Goodrich lifelong proprietor of Goodrich block and tinware and store business died at his Manchester Street home at 7 30 PM tonight from heart disease.
Third Vice President Kendrick and Vice President Odell deny any deal between the New York New Haven and Hartford and the New England railroads. Providence land matters and an interline meeting are cited, while $3,000,000 borrowed in Boston is said to be tied to the possible purchase of New England stock. A $500,000 payment was scheduled for Wednesday with more expected today.
J Pierpont Morgan stated he has acquired control of the reorganized New England Railroad. He offered the purchase price to the New York New Haven Hartford system, intending to operate the line as an independent road for now, with rates kept equal and open access to all connecting lines.
New Haven Conn September 19 official call issued for annual meeting of the road to be held October 16 at noon. The meeting will consider acts by Connecticut and Rhode Island legislatures granting the road wharf and bridge privileges in New Haven and enabling direct control of the Providence and Stonington Steamship Company, recently absorbed via Consolidated.
Melrose many details: Mr J P Tate of East Emerson street with wife and two children were riding in a carryall when the front wheel broke turning into Russell Park. The carriage overturned and occupants were thrown to the ground. Mr Tate sustained serious injuries and loss of consciousness. Mrs Tate suffered a gash above the eye and severe shock. Two children were badly bruised.
C H Coller the missing bass singer was brought from Athol Massachusetts to Concord. He admitted the charges and sought release on condition he pay debts and leave the state. An Athol firm he worked for settled debts totaling 175 dollars and the case was not pressed.
BAST PHPPERELL September 19. Henry Smith of Hollis was returning with his three children from the fair when the wagon broke down. Smith struck his head and remained unconscious for about three hours from concussion. The three children escaped serious injury.
Provincetown reports the drowning death of eight year old Lawrence W. Caton son of John Caton at Swift's wharf where he was seen playing about noon. It is believed he accidentally fell into the water.
The Boston Political and Tax Reform League will hold a meeting this evening at the corner of Medford Street and Somerville Avenue in Somerville. Edward Doherty of Boston and J Skelding of Melrose will address the gathering.
A Reuters style note states two men riding on a Boston and Albany express were on top of the Boylston street bridge when it was struck on Wednesday night. no staging reportedly hung down from the structure following the incident.
The Channing Halil talks resume tomorrow at 2 30 PM in the Unitarian building on Beacon Street conducted by the Reverend W Hanson Pulsford.
George B. Pillsbury of Tewksbury has been appointed a cadet at the West Point Military Academy.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows met in Atlantic City on September 19 and chose Dallas Texas as the venue for the next gathering. The decision sets the location for the subsequent session and reflects the organization's planning.
An adjourned committee meeting at Parker House raised a substantial sum to aid Carney Hospital. Subscriptions listed include O A Galvin 50, various individuals from Miss Florence Lyman to Rev W Brown and many others, with total donations reported. A sub-committee will meet tonight at ex Representative Rosnosky’s Dwight street home, then again Thursday night at Parker House to continue fundraising.
Palmer Cox, author of the Brownies, was given a large reception on New Haven's old green. About 20,000 children participated in the gathering held with mayoral approval. A highlight was the release of twenty large balloons.
The Essex Agricultural Society closed its annual fair in Peabody with receipts surpassing 2000 dollars, a record for admissions. The noon address was by Rev. Safe ford of Peabody at the Peabody Institute. A procession led by N. M. Quint and the Salem Cadet Band moved to the South Church vestry for dinner, with 300 seated and young Congregational Society ladies serving as waiters.
In Quincy a tailor named Lindsay reports to police that a highwayman sprang from bushes on Beal Street at about 8 30 p m Wednesday night and forced him to raise his hands with a revolver drawn. Lindsay freed himself and fled, unable to describe the assailant.
The Post has rapidly risen to the top of morning sales in New England. Its extraordinary growth is driven by strong local demand in Boston and vicinity, the most valuable market for Boston retailers. Ads printed in the Post now rely on proof slips from the composing room to track responses.
The Daily Post claims its morning sales in Boston and vicinity exceed the Globe and Herald combined. It offers a $1000 forfeit to any Boston newspaper challenging or publicizing a contrary sales verdict based on an impartial canvass of actual sales.
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