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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1895
Page
4
The Sunday Post lists pricing: one issue 1.50, six months 75 cents, and three months 40 cents. It asks subscribers desiring the paper’s address to provide both current and future addresses for delivery.
Senator Allison told a Republican club in Iowa that tariff changes are unlikely under Cleveland in the White House and a divided or Republican-led Congress. He warned business interests favor permanence and that any party pledging to disrupt current prosperity would be defeated. He notes he once supported McKinleyism but now urges patience on tariff reform.
In a New York World interview Mr. Warner Miller upholds the local option stance and rebuts Republican opposition. He argues the Dems plan would not subvert state government, cites Massachusetts as a successful local option example, and says fear of popular government is a Republican trait not shared by progressive and broad minded men.
Corporation counsel states city council cannot by ordinance require all city employees to be Boston residents. Opinion cites charter amendments of 183 granting the chief executive power to engage staff and set qualifications across municipal departments. Matter rests with the executive branch.
The article argues for preferring Boston residents in most city tasks to boost local prosperity, reserving outside talent only for rare, necessary cases. Voters who pay taxes and spend locally are the ones the city should employ, even if it costs more to wages.
Herbert Mair says in a cable interview he will not interfere with Rose’s 1896 challenge but will be ready for 1897. He shows courage in pursuing the trophy after the Dunraven flap, praising Rose’s generosity and noting the Australian yachtsman is ready to sail anywhere with any water fit for the Defender.
September ends with a net surplus as receipts exceed expenditures for the month, signaling a possible over two million dollar surplus and the wiping out of the year’s accumulated deficit before December Congress. If sustained, it ends the pretext for a tariff change.
The former Lieutenant-Governor Haile has consistently stated he was not a candidate against Governor Greenhalge. While away on vacation during the A P A movement’s peak, he is not at fault, and Canton’s enterprising figure is ready to cross bridges. Haile is expected to support Greenhalge’s renomination in the convention without sacrificing his past consistency.
The Observant Citizen profiles Rev S M Dick and Dr C H Payne praising their high standing and roles in education and religion. It notes an invitation for Dick to preach at People's Temple on Character Building and Bible Miracles in Modern Science. It also mentions local figures Thomas E Brophey and John T Eberly returning from Maine with modest tales, Corcoran and Keany reuniting in Boston, Linn Pratt aiding a Democratic campaign, and Phil Doherty's return to campaigning for Attorney General with a link to the 8th Ward Metropolitan police debate.
The ex Governor Brackett then Speaker was pressed to order several times by the Speaker who threatened to hame him. The Speaker admitted he did not know the exact meaning of his threat and remarked he used the term without full parliamentary understanding. Homer Rogers once mayoral hopeful defeated in Ward 25, with Col. Ben Lovell succeeding Col Cyrus Savage in the executive council.
A narrator and friend plan a June trip to Wales where the story centers on a Welsh village model woman. Following a string of romantic observations in Llandudno, the narrator secretly follows a young girl to a quay and a vine colored cottage where a grandmother and child reveal a tale of longing, deception, and a hoped return of a famed artist, with a gentle twist of fate when the narrator's modest act introduces himself.
A man recalls meeting a woman who guided him to a garden where a child handed over a locket containing a blonde curl and a likeness of Ralph Dupont, explaining why he avoided joining a Welsh journey.
A reader asks how NL clubs got their nicknames. The letters explain origins such as Bean Haters for Boston and Quakers for Philadelphia, with other cities tied to local traits or team colors. Names often arose from newspaper usage and regional lore.
A reader asks the editor if there exist Arctic Islands and whether they lie in the Dominion of Canada. The editor responds that islands in the Arctic Ocean are indeed under Canada’s jurisdiction.
A constant reader asks about the size of the woman's foot who won the prize in a prior event. The inquiry notes curiosity about a past prize and seeks the specific shoe size associated with the winner.
New winter hats entice shoppers with extreme seasonal fashions imported at season start. Many hats feature conservative shapes for everyday buyers, while new designs include fluted brims and sharply turned features. Prominent 1880 shapes show large sloping fronts with little or no back brim.
A fashion note describes distinct English walking styles and the maiden’s favorite black velvet hat. It features a wide brim, steeple crown, ostrich tips, satin ribbon, stiff wings with feathers, and a blue green bird accent. A ribbon fold at the crown base is secured by a jeweled buckle.
Sunday services are listed across Baptist Congregational Episcopal and Methodist churches with multiple service times and subjects. Notable speakers include Rev George C Lerimer Rev George A Gordon Rev O L Goodell Rev J D Pickles and Rev Carlos Martyn. The notices also mention union services at the Christian Union and a Boston Theosophical Society lecture.
Boston politicians consider limits on city hiring to residents and legal voters while mulling mail pouch rules on street cars and a proposed display of the American flag. Corporation counsel outlines power in hiring and street projections under city ordinances and state acts.
Captain Wescott of the West End station pushed a Sunday shop ban on Hebrew merchants. Captain Cain’s men warned North End traders to stop Sunday business or face prosecution. The shopkeepers reject the order as an intrusion on religious rights and plan to test the issue in court. The Old North Church communicants’ complaint over disturbance from Salem street riders is noted.
In Provincetown on September 27, Albert Mabbitt of North Truro was found alive after weeks of vanish. He had left home July 14 for a few hours and rejoined his family when detected at Vineyard Haven by a sailboat party led by State Detective Letteney and Mrs. Mabbitt’s brother.
Melba headlined the Worcester festival closing with Handel Israel in Egypt. Soloists included Mrs. Erene B. Eaton, Mrs. Carl Alves, Albert Gerard Thies, Carl E. Dufft and Dr. George R. Clark. The performance pleased the audience. Melba's afternoon recital drew strong applause and two encores.
The missing yacht Juanita, lost with two or three crew members after colliding with the Portsmouth and Kittery bridge, was spotted by William W. Tobey and son near Freeman's Point about 600 feet from the bridge. Divers were to attempt raising the sunken vessel, with work expected to continue before mid afternoon.
Washington reports the Treasury gold reserve at 92,705,007 after export authorizations by New York brokers, part of a July 13 movement that has withdrawn 82,450,000 from the Treasury. Banks and syndicate help pushed total exported amounts to 97, - more than shipments via the New York banks. Treasury circles say no bond issue anticipated despite the drain.
Concord reports the death of Hon E W Bull at 11 46 pm born March 4 1806 he propagated the Concord grape about 1849 and served as a state senator Mason and horticultural authority prominent in agriculture and local affairs he leaves a daughter Mrs Lauriat and was reputed to have died likely of old age with a probable Masonic funeral planned.
Dr Alexander H Cox Harvard Medical School graduate of the 1840s died at Carney Hospital on Thursday. He sought wealth mining abroad in Wedderburn Australia from 1850, amassing a fortune before returning to die in Boston after years of travel and decline. He lived the last years with descendants of his youthful circle.
Jeremiah Brown faced trial in Superior Criminal Court before Judge Sherman for breaking and entering Casper Berry’s West End shop on June 4 and stealing 520 dollars. Brown was not in court and offered no excuse for his absence.
The Catholic Home for Destitute Children holds a daytime fair at the polo rink on West Newton street with a children’s entertainment and an evening program by leading city entertainers. James W. Wescott freely lends the building for this charitable event.
A meeting of the Defender Pleasure Club was held last Sunday at 106 Prince street. Election of officers resulted in Abe Goldstein as president, Victor Shapira secretary, Israel Lippa treasurer, Max Shereski financial secretary, and Sam Civity business manager.
A fragmentary notice mentions a cheer singing event at 118 Doves Street around 3 o clock. Names and surrounding details are missing or damaged.
Norman F. Hesseltine writes an open letter to police commissioners protesting the board’s findings against Captain Donovan and Patrolman O’Neil for assault and battery and against John J. Quinn for perjury. He questions the integrity standard for officers and hints at seeking other tribunals, citing powerless citizens.
A new street railway company is being formed at Dedham with 70 shares subscribed by listed trustees. The board includes John R. Bullard, Thomas T. Robinson, and Dr. John W. Chase. It will run about ten miles from Memorial Hall Dedham Centre through Dedham Norwood and Walpole with branches, capital of 7000 dollars.
In Alton on September 27 the surviving members of the Twelfth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers gathered for their annual reunion with Company A. About 30 members attended, with decorations across nearly all private homes and the opera house funded by Henry W. Savage of Boston in honor of his late father Moses W. Savage, former captain of Company A. Officers elected included Alonzo F. Davis president, Ira Evans secretary, and John P. Lane treasurer. The next reunion was voted for Barnstead next year. A campfire drew nearly 3000 people to the opera house for speeches by Captain E. B. Beede, Colonel Thomas E. Parker, and Henry W. Savage.
Mrs Ellen Sullivan a 74 Tecumseh street widow was fatally burned this afternoon while removing boiling vegetables from the stove. Her apron caught fire and flames enveloped her. Neighbors helped and a physician ordered her removal to City Hospital where she died.
The Rev. John D. O'Keefe long associated with St. Mary's parish in Fall River is named pastor of Sandwich and Wareham. He was presented with a purse exceeding $600 last night by former parishioners Drs. Synan and Dolan and Miss Furlong, representing the latter.
Taunton Massachusetts September 27 It emerged that Simon Harris the man who looted the Myricksville Church has two wives One wife from New York who arrived today claims they wed nine months ago and that Harris left within a month taking 200 He also has another wife in Fall River This unfolds as police investigations continue into the heist and alleged bigamy details.
On the Selectmen's complaint Sheriff Weston and two deputies raided Ezra Fisher's bottling place in Exeter New Hampshire this afternoon seizing his entire stock of beer and ale. Two wagons loaded with beer and ale were taken away in the seizure.
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