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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1893
Page
4
The Boston Post’s circulation in March 1898 surpassed its March 1892 figure by more than double, outpacing all rival papers. Growth appears citywide from wealthier Brookline and Cambridge to Newton and surrounding suburbs, with strong gains across all income levels.
The Boston Post reports that March 1898 net advertising value exceeded any March since 1931. It ranked third in total advertising columns among Boston morning papers, behind the Herald and Globe, and led on three days of the month.
The text notes Captain CLAnK and Captain Robpert y F. Clark as known figures in Boston. It questions what davidhalrice might discover about Clark and his record and whether he will confront his party on keeping Osborneism.
The new administration reports a net reduction in public indebtedness of about two million dollars. Bonded debt falls by half a million, cash on hand rises by one and a half million, and the gold in surplus increases, while silver holdings grow rapidly by nearly five million, signaling shifting financial confidence.
The Legislature faces a pivotal vote on a bill forcing the sale of new railroad stock at auction. Corporations back the measure, backed by a strong lobby, while the people and Massachusetts business groups oppose it, urging lawmakers to serve public interests over corporate demands.
The piece argues Speaker Barnett has a clear majority of Republican delegates in the seventh district and urges rivals to concede the nomination to Barnett. It notes Barrett's past success in securing party power and predicts Barnett will secure the nomination, while acknowledging the election remains uncertain.
The special committee tackling the Appicks case has a straightforward remit. Parker's order lists definite charges and Mayor Marrugws pledges to produce proof for all, with Commonwealth power ready to seize corporate records. Initial hurdles seem minimal as the inquiry could begin immediately with accessible materials.
A terse note suggests the project could be completed within two weeks if diligence is applied, hinting at a deadline aligned with the week’s end and a disciplined effort.
The editorial calls for immediate action to protect Boston school children from fire risk. It cites Mr Edward Atkinson and The Post in denouncing neglected fire escapes and warns that future fires could prove tragic, urging officials to provide proper means of egress.
The Easter recess lets observers gauge progress in Home Rule. Liberals show a united front led by Gladstone with loyal followers. A strong control committee backs a bold plan to press the bill on reassembly, aiming for a second reading within two weeks and possible passage to the Lords by July.
The text argues against recalling ex-Secretary Foster over Behring Sea commission irregularities and criticizes the administration for last‑minute perks and favoritism. It asserts proprieties must be observed and condemns the lingering critique of wasted funds and soft benefits.
The article predicts a hopeful financial outlook for 1893 with improving trade and confidence. It cites a post eight week recovery, a forthcoming World's Fair boosting wealth, and expected capital flow from foreign visitors while noting possible crop and flood risks but optimistic overall.
The tale shows Tom Anjerry, a Columbia College student, blotting his copybook while writing. Professor Snore questions him and declares the dark spots illuminate his careless habits in a sharp, humorous tone from the Texas Siftings.
The Haverhill Gazette reports the Executive Council led by David Halrice will appoint a smelling committee to identify the new police commissioner nominee and verify if his grandfather was ever truant in youth.
The Observant Citizen surveys local citizens and events from Hale's retirement at Tremont Street to Phippen the Salem born musician. reports on railroad carelessness, Dr Hastings reform, Senator Ratshesky, Milliken's writings, Gilmore’s liquor seizures, an office boy with pie, Pastor Lorimer, Robert Treat Paine with Roxbury youth, and visiting lawyers Curtis and Brayton amid looming Rhode Island and Massachusetts elections.
Washington April 2 A Spectator to the Post says Postmaster Hart has not yet sent in his resignation and a lenient effective date may be fixed for his departure, not March 4. The delay in sending in Charles S Hamlin’s nomination to Assistant Secretary of the Treasury may move to the Senate soon.
The piece reviews Mme Cottu’s deposition and the French political scene, noting Jules Ferry as the most hated man in France and his sudden death. It cites the Chamber of Deputies’ reactions, Ferry's iron will, and the shift in public opinion as politics move swiftly from downfall to power.
In a letter to the editor Minniekin names lawyer William Schofield of Coggan Schofield Boston as a favorable Democrat candidate for the seventh district. He praises Schofield as able and upright and predicts Republicans may nominate Hayes, leaving Democrats out of the contest.
Flames driven by high winds threaten homes in the woods behind Asbury Park New Jersey. Firefighters from Westgrove responded and contained the blaze as several cottages came under risk.
A woman believed to be Elizabeth Buckley of South Hingham was found dead in bed at No 1 May Place around 11 o clock yesterday morning. The body was taken to the morgue and the medical examiner notified.
A house and barn at Seabrook owned by Sumner Peal burned last night in Newburyport. Loss valued at 4000 dollars with insurance. The fire started from a lantern.
The Post lists social events for April including weddings at Hotel Oxford and First Church in Eliot Square, a tea at Mrs. M. E. York, a Harvard assembly at Pierce Hall, a Kernwood Club party in Malden, a Glee and Banjo concert at Harvard Annex, and an Amerian Club event hosted by Mrs. Colonel Albert A. Pope at 378 Commonwealth Avenue with a paper by Mrs. Jane G. Austin.
Miss May Moody plans missionary work while Mary E. Wilkins embodies New England directness and schoolgirl self consciousness. Ruth Cleveland resembles her mother in eyes and smile, yet shares her father’s chin. Georgia Cayvan portrait by Sarony for Maine’s women’s committee to hang at Chicago Fair. Mrs. French Sheldon seeks World’s Fair space for African curios. Mrs. Charles Dudley Warner,a refined hostess and musician, resides in Hartford near a walnut-mash room with views of the Connecticut Valley woods.
Report from Honolulu states Commander Whiting of the United States battle ship Alliance will wed Miss Etta Ah Fong daughter of Ah Fong a wealthy Honolulu Chinese merchant Ah Fong runs a princely establishment with fifteen daughters He is believed to be worth about a million and he has long intermarried with whites in Hawaii
A girdle pocket provides a pretty convenient addition to new dresses. Hanging from a girdle, it mirrors the reticule style and is made from the same material as the skirt. The pocket is large enough for a handkerchief and gloves.
Mrs Adelaide A. Claften of Quincy will address the Boston Woman Suffrage League at its rooms No. 3 Park street this evening on Women and Work.
The article recounts marriages of notable figures: Alexander I to Princess Dolgorovki, Luther to Catharine von Born, Shelley to Mary Godwin after deserting his first wife, Count Rumford to a widow who dumped his papers and poured boiling water on his flowers, and Rohault’s wife who insisted on only well dressed attendees at lectures.
A young man studying at Andover sketches the Phelps house when a lady reveals herself as Elizabeth Phelps Ward. He praises Miss Phelps and mentions reading her books with his mother. She replies with a bow and a playful prompt to relay thanks.
Miss Bess Mitchell of Chicago continues a 10000 mile rail journey through the United States and Mexico without touching ground. Having passed San Francisco she heads to Mexico City for Easter, then turns north toward Boston. She will reach New York April 7 at Grand Central Depot.
A young woman in traveling dress tells Aunt Rachel she must bid her a long farewell. The conductor signals the engine to proceed and teases that if she boards the train she must keep the goodbye brief.
Advertisement notes Wilson Bros in Tremont Row offer Australian gold wedding rings made in their own factory from S86 to S12. It warns against imitators and urges customers to choose the genuine rings from The Clock on Tremont Row.
In this city on March 29 Frederick A L Chamberlain married Millie J Gordon by Rev John Hood. On March 30 James Durant wed Ellen P Coburn at Charlestown by Rev George W Mansfield.
Obituaries list multiple individuals with dates and ages including Goddard 66 at Providence March. Hatch 30 at Bradley Farm Methuen wife Sarah E.. Jarvis 76 years 8 months in city March 30 formerly Castine Maine. Kenney 73 years 6 months East Boston March 30. McLaughlin 56 years 1 month in city March 31. Needham April 1 at Dorchester widow Sarah A. Needham.
The April magazines section surveys Scribner's Carlyle letters with David Hope, plus Mr. Blum on An Artist in Japan and Frank French on A New England Farm. Octave Uzanne writes on arts relating to women, while Mrs. Burnett, Louise Imogen Guiney, and others contribute fiction and poetry. The Atlantic, Century, and Musical Herald are noted for major pieces and reviews including Chicago anarchists, Vittoria Colonna, and Verdi Falstaff.
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