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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1893
Page
4
The Boston Post records show March 1893 net advertising far exceeded any prior March since 1881. In March 1895 the Post ranked third in total advertising columns among Boston morning papers, behind the Herald and Globe, but led on three growth days.
The piece notes a split in the Republican party with two candidates, Barrett and Hayes, vying for Congress in the seventh district. It questions party unity, the Speaker's influence, and whether the majority in convention reflects the voters' will, suggesting last night's actions cost the party the chance to claim the popular vote.
The mayor challenges the aldermen by declining to approve the revised jury list, arguing that it omits well qualified citizens. He cites the burden on busy men and praises Mr. Sears who served without excuse, urging citizens to fulfill the state’s call rather than evade an irksome duty.
General Collins departs for duty across the water as Massachusetts citizens honor his service with a testimonial banquet at the Ven ome. The event celebrates his integrity, public spirit, and ideal appointment to a demanding position, earning warm praise from speakers and a united wish for his continued success.
Supreme Court decides the 1889 act forcing Boston to hand Mt. Hope Cemetery to a private company without compensation is invalid. The ruling is praised as common sense and justice, clearing uncertainty that hindered cemetery management and promising improved stewardship.
Speaker Bankurr notes the convention victory as a campaign ad rather than a true beginning, warning that the Republican nomination outcome signals a fracturing of the party rather than unity. He views the division as a sign of upheaval in recent GOP politics.
The piece argues Massachusetts Democrats must act with vigor to retake the seventh district seat in Congress. It notes infighting among rivals, calls for a united front, and stresses that a new Democratic representative would strengthen the state during reforms in the Fifty-third Congress.
Boston and Lowell railroad lease opponents argue it would enrich corporations and burden the public with watered stock profits. Merchants and the State Board of Trade urge safeguards as Boston Canada trade grows, insisting transportation must stay affordable and free from burdensome taxes to support unearned corporate profits.
An article advocates forming a park defence league to protect Boston Common and public parks. It argues for legislation making parks inalienable except by nearly unanimous public vote, to prevent deprivation and ensure ongoing access for citizens.
Readers are urged to send brief memoranda of forthcoming social events. Miss Louise Dennison and the Rev. William H. Lyon wed at South Congregational Church at 7:30 with receptions for Mrs. E. W. Dennison and Mrs. Abner Hunt Bowman. Hattie Sisson Lewis and Mr. Walter Raymond marry at Unitarian Church Harvard Square Cambridge at 7:25 with reception by Mrs. E Raymond. Students’ Reception at the Art Museum runs to midnight with supper hosted by Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer.
A Brunswick era column notes Lady Aberdeen kissing the Blarney stone before an Irish village exhibit. Swedenborgian women are deemed fit for missions and teaching. Marital plans shift for Margaret Pendleton and Maurice Downing to autumn. Waldorf Hotel guards its treasures from curious visitors. Mrs. Pierpont Morgan hires a private secretary for vast correspondence. A Waterville teacher starts a clipping contest to inspire reading. The Observant Citizen lauds General Collins and Governor Russell at a recent gathering. Beach show figures, dog show judges, and aldermen updates unfold amid varied notes.
The Boston theater scene buzzes with Seabrooke and wife in The Isle of Champagne at the Columbia. Hoyt comments on the New Hampshire legislature while Lillian Russell's troupe, Marie Burress, and Rose Coghlan draw crowds and praise.
A Sitka woman known as Princess Tom is described as very wealthy and widely known across Alaska. She once had three husbands but has become Christianized and discarded two. she operates as a major trader with several large canoes trading goods for furs with interior natives. She is famous throughout Alaska and wears twenty to thirty gold bracelets made from $20 gold pieces on her arms.
England offers several scholarships for women pursuing medical study. The latest include the Marchioness of Dufferin's fund with £25 a year for four years and the Dufferin Jubilee scholarship for women who will engage in medical missionary work in India.
A newspaper collage displays light humor and wry lines from writers and readers. Jokes touch corks floating on water, modern marriage, a complaining bachelor, and a ward-worker exchange. The clippings showcase playful wordplay across papers like Washington Star and Detroit Free Press.
A local ad promotes Australian gold wedding rings made in their own factory by Wilson Bros offering rings from 6 to 12 dollars with custom orders in two hours Beware of impostors at The Big Clock located at 14 Tremont Row.
Marriages listed include William A. Jeffries of Boston and Clemence Eustis married in La Grange April 3 by Rev. Morton Stone. George O. Kent wed Mary A. Keating in this city March 25 by Rev. David B. Jutten. William Jones Romaine of Flushing L I wed Rose Craycroft May Bond in Roxbury April 8 at First Church.
Obituary notices report deaths across several towns including Newton Kennebunk Boothbay Pasadena Westboro Charlestown Dorchester Dorchester Lower Mills and Boston Highlands. Names include Mrs J P Angier Thomas Boyd Herbert Cruff Juliana Cleaveland Nellie Collins Helen Clay Margaret Dole and Jennie Eagles with ages ranging from 11 years 11 months 14 days to 86 years.
Recitals by Mrs. True pupils at Y M C A Hall received high praise with soloists Andros Nash Sprague Dowling Smith and Mrs A Harmon Fracker highlighted. Carl Baermann's final Steinert Hall recital received an excellent program. Handel and Haydn Society members will form the Mechanics Hall Columbian festival chorus May 4–7 under manager Blakely with Thayer guiding. G Campanari joins Boston Opera season under Heinrichs starting April 24.
A brief scene from Harper's Bazar shows grandpa warning Tommy for misbehavior and Tommy replying that grandpa would imitate him if he were a boy. The quip centers on childish imitation and family dynamics without further context.
Walter asks his father to buy a whistle like Georgie’s. He describes a simple whistle made by shaping his mouth into an O and blowing through it.
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