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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1895
Page
4
The Boston Post dated Tuesday morning September 24 1895 presents political notices and editorial content from the Representative Democratic Paper of New England. It includes local news briefs and commentary typical of a late 19th century newspaper issue.
The Empire State Democracy gathers at Syracuse for an off year convention to nominate minor officers but seek a clear home rule and local option platform. Republicans push for national policy against local self government, aiming to leverage last year’s gains, while Massachusetts aligns with New York in urging a decisive state direction.
Miss Susan B. Anthony faces criticism for calling Massachusetts a penny and a half state while opposing a municipal suffrage referendum. Local leaders altered course, declaring they will vote for suffrage and urge turnout. The exchange underscores strategy and dignity in the suffrage movement amid national critique.
The Post urges extending the school break through the hot September period. It notes the exceptional heat, argues returning children to school in torrid weather strains health and nerves, and states keeping vacation would spare suffering and potential hardship.
The New York Chamber of Commerce canvass shows 88 House members for free silver, 16 against, and 52 in doubt. In the Senate, 39 are for free silver, 43 against, and six uncertain. A test vote suggests free silver would fail in the Senate, reinforcing belief that currency policy will stay secure under a Democratic President.
The Boston Aldermen again postponed ruling on the Boston Elevated Railway Company's street locations for its proposed elevated line. The act required routing decisions and a $300,000 deposit by February 1, 1895 or within 30 days after Mayor and Aldermen approval, if later. The piece notes potential public reaction to ongoing delays and references the six month planning window.
The article notes that road completion hinges on route approval and delays postpone forfeit payments and construction. It warns that each delay stalls chartered elevated road projects aimed at speculative developments, urging swift action by city aldermen.
The Armenian relief circular urges Boston and the Christian world to aid Armenia after massacre, pillage and fire. One thousand dollars has been sent for Sassoun sufferers, now 500 rely on charity. $53,000 more is needed to carry toward next season as towns, flocks, and harvests lie ruined. The U.S. moral influence toward Britain should press protection for Christians in Armenia.
The piece recounts Governor Greenhalge and Massachusetts delegates enjoying a Chickamauga trip and the Return on the Fall River boat. It mentions honorary members of the Sirloin Club, staff reminiscences, and remarks on Boston journalists, plus assorted local notes from Lowell and Brockton and a lemon glasses swindle in Boston.
The new gymnasium, a gift from William Skinner of Holyoke, was dedicated at Northfield with D L Moody, the school trustees, 400 seminary girls, and 100 Mt Hermon boys in attendance. President Moore presided as Moody plans a three year run of meetings in New Bedford, Syracuse excluded.
At a Massachusetts Electrical Engineers and Mechanics Association meeting held at William Parkman Hall last evening, Louis F. Hoffman and J. L. Winn lectured on fan motors and dynamos and spoke on electric welding, giving a very interesting program.
Gloucester dispatch reports a United States coast survey steamer sent to mark locations for buoys to lay out the course on the Katahdin as it prepares for its trial trip.
Boston activists issue a September 23 1896 appeal calling for funds to aid 5000 Sassoon Christians in Armenia. They detail $63,000 needed for food, clothing, bedding, livestock, rebuilding, and tools, with two Boston agents on the ground delivering aid and urging US government action plus international cooperation to stop massacres.
To the Editor of the Post the Armenian question occupies a perplexing stage with shifting reports of reforms from England Russia and France and varying acceptance by the Porte and the powers. The piece notes debate in American and European press over whether Russia advised the sultan or if dismemberment is planned. It suggests the current state signals
A narrator recalls a near fatal encounter with wild boars in the Llanos, detailing how the herd grows wild due to neglected breeding and the dangers of the swamps. The piece notes their vast numbers, their feeding on snakes, and the perilous tusks, while hinting at a past youthful indiscretion that shaped the lifelong memory.
NEW YORK Sept 23 There seems no chance of a free coinage bill passing in the new Congress. A Chamber of Commerce committee reports the House will have 88 free silver men 231 anti free silver men and 2 doubtful or unknown. In the Senate 43 oppose free coinage and six are doubtful.
J Brenner of South Boston writes that the Bench Club of Bay View has not endorsed any candidate for Ward 14 representative. He clarifies he is not club president and has no authority to make endorsements and promises post readers will be informed if an endorsement is made.
Smoke shrouds the region as big forest fires burn in all directions near Kingsley Falls Quebec. Difficulty measuring the scope and danger remains, but lumbermen face substantial losses amid the pervasive haze.
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