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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1892
Page
4
The city hopes to regulate vendors without undue hardship. If enforced abruptly it could be annoying, but a reasonable restrictive approach should avoid harm. Authority rests with the superintendent of streets under the Mayor, to be used liberally and with discretion.
On the day the State House decree went forth the nation learned that Massachusetts has representatives in Congress who can express the will of the people and are willing to speak out despite Republican State committees silencing the Legislature.
Congressman Crosby urged the House to stop taxation harming Massachusetts woollen manufacturers farmers and wage earners. He defended New England industries arguing McKinley tariff policy worsens conditions and called on party leaders to resist gagging his voice. Governor Ames warned the GOP of consequences if reformers are expelled.
The Providence Post urges Massachusetts Democrats to support Rhode Island’s push for a Democratic victory next Wednesday. It cites Gov Campbell and Grover Cleveland as rallying figures and calls for speakers from Massachusetts to boost turnout and shake off Republican misrule.
Ex Governor Ames proposes to test Massachusetts Republicans by seeking delegate-at-large status to gauge support for tariff views. He notes many prominent Republicans favor free coal and cheap iron and argues McKinley tariff opponents would shrink the party if driven out.
A Boston newspaper argues for a law requiring the West End Company to keep and publish a public record of street accidents. It accuses the company of concealing facts, manipulating evidence, and resisting accountability. The piece insists transparency will deter unsafe practices at grade crossings.
The Post urged Senator Hill to back Mr. Cleveland, arguing his leadership could unite the Democratic Party and gain him influence again. It contends Hitt’s earlier stance ruined any chance, and that a late shift would place him at the center of party strength and national relevance.
Senator Dawes defeated a provision to end hiring army officers as Indian agents, aided by new-state Senators and Massachusetts in protest against losing patronage. The House amendment, aimed at economy, would have been a major reform in the Indian service by ending political appointments.
The article argues Dawes erred by bowing to politicians from the Dakotas and protests from Senators Eroctor and Hawey. It calls the House to uphold its amendment and seek a conference to protect Indians from partisan spoils in appointive policy.
A portrait of Representative George Fox Tucker of New Bedford as a vivid, introspective speaker. The remark imagines his inner musings if he addressed the world aloud, portraying a confident, self reflective Republican figure.
Amn Tucker from New Bedford declares himself a small man in stature but strong in brains and writing. He is a lawyer author and politician who aims for Congress and Speaker of the Massachusetts House, but dreads corporate pressure and vows to stay honest despite opponents like Sarrett and corporate resistance. He plans to wait for a future independent run and to seek public support rather than compromise.
A compact critique of political and cultural figures. The piece mocks Congress, the Fraternal Circle, and the copper silver bill, notes Rubinstein on women and music, and comments on Yale, Wiggins, Moody, and Boston’s retreat from urban life. It ends by noting Jack the Ripper’s counsel and the paradox of sanity in legal strategy.
Haverhill Gazette quotes E Gerry Brown editor of Bunker Hill Times as predicting the next U S president will be a Peoples party man named Sanguine Gerry though the Post reporter calls the notion foolish. New Bec Sewing Machine at 160 Tremont.
Johnnie Bennett speaks of writing a short twenty minute pathos play about a crippled longshoreman and his daughter Em. Bennett aims to star, with Charles Frohman backing. Kendals lease London Prince of Wales Theatre for 1893 and Bernhardt farewell at Tremont with Leah, Fedora, Frou Frou, Camille, La Tosca in late repertory.
A Boston reader thanks the Post for its liberal offer to consult a lawyer at the paper’s expense. He visited the named lawyers, received satisfactory advice, and urges the department become permanent as many have small legal questions but are deterred by cost. The letter is signed by Carves H Suira of 15 Buttonwood Street.
In Rome Dr and Mrs Reynolds and Maurice Foley, a Rome American College graduate, are noted. The Hon Leopold Morse returns home from Europe and P A Collins leaves May 16 for a three week business trip to England. Everett Rep Bennett and Winchester Rep McCall return from a southern recuperation trip. Sol Staith Russell to attend Papyrus Club dinner at the Revere House. Capt Nathan Appleton elected honorary member of Peter Salem Garrison Boston. Ex Governor Campbell of Ohio dined with Governor Russell and Mayor Matthews with Joseph H ONeill. Dr William H Ruddick renounces Episcopal faith for Roman Catholicism. Miss Georgia Cayvan and Mrs Thomas Whiffen raid Wall Street bankers for Actors Fund fair, raising 2700 led by George Gould. James J Roche seen as poet but musical ignorance noted after fortune teller palm reading.
Madison Leavitt of New York gives 40000 to establish an academy in Turner Missouri. The sole heir to Hetty Green’s fortune, a Dartmouth alumnus, stands to inherit nearly 50000000 and plans a business career in New York. Meanwhile minister George D Lindsay of Bangor, recovering in Maine General Hospital, will not lead Camden New Jersey Tabernacle M E Church as once expected. Navy Director J A Smith to leave Kittery Yard for Washington Yard. Shraster Robert W Allen to succeed.
The piece notes W. K. Vanderbilt’s daughter can speak Chinese among other languages. Chicago mayor Washburne has two children born on St Patrick's Day and the Fourth of July. Georgia official Judson Clements is a deacon and Baptist clerk. N C Creed, once a Colorado prospect, allegedly refused a $1,000,000 Amethyst mine offer from D H Moffat. Montana’s Paul McCormick vows to drive elk through Chicago at the World’s Fair.
A Beaton reader laments rising street dangers and railway risks. The writer jokes about hydraulic jacks and ether remedies while urging consideration of pedestrians' rights, warning that eventual grief may bring strong public accountability for urban hazards and the slaughter of the innocent.
A historical newspaper note invites readers to describe the Typical Boston Girl in one hundred words or less. The Post offers a ten dollar gold piece to the author of the best description judged by Miriam O Leary, with preference for earlier submissions. Entries must be single sided and addressed to the Typical Boston Girl Contest at The Post in Boston.
In vivid portrayal a Boston girl from East Boston is depicted as tall stylish fair and self confident with a kind heart and sharp wit. She loves music art shopping and charity and excels at pie making and piano. Miss Bessie Hircusens 118 Sumner Street East Boston is named.
A profile of Annix L. Clapp of 449 Broadway South Boston extols women’s education and self reliance. She supports a widowed mother and educates younger family members, noting no angelic aura yet practical public credit. The piece emphasizes Boston women’s broad social privilege and independence.
A Galveston social profile portrays a refined young woman with wide education, interest in arts and sciences, philanthropy, and ambition. She frequents theatres and concerts, values gentlemanly company, and maintains a fit, well trained physique. The piece highlights her poised, refined nature as the basis for contemporary success.
A curious social note describes a woman who cherishes fashion, elegance, and reading, praising her fair complexion and refined manners amid harsh climates. The excerpt mentions Frank E Freeman of Stoughton as a referenced contact.
The Boston Post reports whispers from Lawrence and Lowell that Hon. Alonzo H. Evans may face opposition to his renomination for the councillor seat after filling the Loring vacancy. John K. Norwood is named as a possible Lawrence candidate, with Lowell names unnamed. Jefts of Hudson could have altered the race, as Republican factions promise a lively 1892 convention with Howe allies and adversaries clashing.
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