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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1892
Page
2
The Lone Star Cotton Picker Company leverages printer's ink to raise capital for field machines at 31 Milk Street Boston. Advertising turns unknown stock into a popular venture, drawing buyers who learn of its labor saving cotton picking power and expect large profits as more invest and reinvest.
John W. Cummings of Fall River defends his position on Cleveland and denies backing Hill for the Chicago convention. He says he would prefer Governor Russell as the nominee, argues delegates must represent party sentiment, and notes Democrats in Massachusetts should unite to avoid division and ensure loyal support for the Chicago ticket.
Hon. Leopold Morse arrives from Europe to a crowded Commonwealth Avenue home, where the Morse family shares relief and joy. He recalls a Nile journey, praises America, and notes the Cairo funeral of the Khedive as a striking scene. He declines political discussion, farewells the interviewer to rest for the night.
Harvard varsity nine meets Phillips Andover in the season opener on Jarvis Field Cambridge with multiple battery changes. Freshmen also play Browne Nichols on Norton Field as Webb Reed and Coomey lead the box.
Investment readers are urged to note a list of first class municipal bonds offered by Messrs W J Hayes & Sons of Noh Exchange Place. The firm specializes in city securities and their list will be mailed on application.
Fred Hahn of Sharpsburgh Allegheny county says years of catarrh dyspepsia and abdominal pain ended after a course of treatment by Dr. Dewey and associates at No 228 Tremont Street Boston. Hahn describes severe prior suffering loss of weight and near despair and credits the doctors with a near miracle cure and continued good health after one year of work ability.
In the Senate Dawes argues for pre allotment prep before Indian lands in severalty, saying allotment without work harms Indians. Dolph expresses surprise at Dawes views urging repeal of the Dawes bill and tribal rather than individual ownership. Allison criticizes the Indian commissioner for long letters urging appropriations and cites Lawrence school misuses. The bill advances from the committee of the whole with Dawes narrowly preserving a provision on army officers’ assignment to Indian agents, and the Senate adjourns till Monday.
Democrats of Rhode Island call for youth involvement on Monday and Tuesday evenings to combat corruption and the tariff monsters labeled McKinneyism, urging renewed efforts and public service.
Tomorrow night promises the greatest oratory event in the state with ex President Cleveland and Congressmen Bryan McKinney and McAdoo, Governors Campbell and Russell, and William L Wilson of West Virginia set to speak at City Hall. Other speakers include Bailey Morrison and Cantwell in Gloucester.
Governor Russell of Massachusetts greets Newport Democrats with a fiery tariff address. He denounces Republicans, labels high protection as costly to consumers, and argues for relief to industries through lower tariffs while urging unity for the Democratic cause. The speech links national issues to Rhode Island and New England industry centers.
Comments from state representatives praise the Post for urging Massachusetts Democrats to help Rhode Island elections. Mellen Milford Carter Wakefield and Dyer of Boston commend the enterprise, idea generation, and expected impact in swinging Rhode Island toward the Democratic column.
A Rhode Island speaker attacks tariff increases on tin plate and copper, calling them burdensome to consumers and hurting major industries. He argues for free copper, warns of job losses and decline in shipping, and urges Democrats to unite for tariff reform, citing Rhode Island as a reform vanguard.
Special to the Post from Providence on April 1 reports Democrats in Rhode Island full of hope and confidence with campaign vigor rising toward the polls. Ex-President Cleveland’s expected visit and speeches by President Andrews of Brown University, Congressman Wilson of West Virginia, and ex-Governor Campbell are anticipated to energize supporters ahead of Election Day.
Democratic and Republican leaders clash over a proposed Providence debate between McKinley Campbell and Cromprell with two halls booked. The Democrats push for a broad discussion including silver and tariff policy, offering Infantry Hall and proposing exact meeting terms.
Ex President Cleveland leaves New York by train for Providence tomorrow morning. He will deliver a speech tomorrow night accompanied by several friends.
A seven story brick factory at 14 and 16 Pearce street collapsed in a wind and rain storm. Horace Wigant an infant died. James Mott and his wife and children were injured and presumed buried in debris. The wreck killed or hurt multiple residents of surrounding frame buildings and caused widespread damage across Kansas City and nearby towns with telegraph and power outages. The city reported no confirmed deaths initially, later estimates suggested about fifty fatalities. Winds reached 64 miles per hour, with roofs and windows blown from buildings including a high school and apartment block.
A Kansas storm rammed through Butler county destroying Towanda and Augusta, with multiple deaths and numerous injuries. Across Kiowa Wellington Leavenworth St Joseph and nearby towns the devastation included collapsed roofs, damaged depots, and telegraph lines. The cyclone crossed into Missouri and Oklahoma with widespread property loss and casualties, including a seven year old girl buried in a collapsed brick house.
Governor William McKinley Jr arrives in Providence with Mrs. McKinley and Ohio party leaders. He predicts Harrison to head the Republican ticket and Cleveland for the Democrats. He sees Hill and Palmer as non factors for Chicago. He believes Cleveland will be nominated. He notes the silver issue will likely shape the coming campaign.
The March term grand jury, reviewing Parkhurst evidence on gambling and disorderly houses, finds police passivity allows open vice and excise law violations. Report cites precinct captains' lists, lack of warrants, and perceived corruption as reasons for inaction and failure to raid openly.
Harvard football ends its spring slate with a 40-minute two half game on Norton Field. Captain Trafford leads the lineup including Mackie, Oppenheim, Gleason, and Hoag with Jackson Trafford at halfback and substitutes Teele Cosby Yost Merriam MacAllister Clowes Reardon Flower. Weather forces an early finish as Captain Trafford joins the nine.
Mrs Mary Rordan mother of Archbisop Riordan of San Francisco and of a prominent Chicago priest died this morning at her daughter's residence just after her eighty second birthday.
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