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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1892
Page
4
The piece discusses how Fast Day may not match the solemn tone of the Governor's proclamation yet argues the pragmatic value of a enforced rest from labor. It notes the shift from fasting and prayer to sport and leisure and suggests taking advantage of the break for personal refreshment, church, or theatre.
The passage notes that ball season or seaside cottages offer respite from the daily business grind. It suggests these leisure pursuits provide a benefit, while acknowledging the day of celebration carries a somber title yet contains elements of hope and not gloom.
The Rhode Island vote shows a drawn result in local officer contests due to an antiquated system that can elevate a minority candidate. Returns hint Cleveland will carry Rhode Island in November, despite a tough, hot battle backed by monopoly forces and aided by Massachusetts and New York. The Post notes a Republican Legislature likely, threatening Senator Aldrich and the McKinley tariff. Later returns could shift the local balance, but overall the outcome favors monopoly with hope for a presidential swing in November.
The western Massachusetts Democrats urge representation at the Chicago national convention. They praise Colonel Currine and Colonel Hovaentron of North Adams as fit delegates, arguing western Massachusetts deserves proper recognition for its proven Democracy in contests and should not be left out of the delegation.
The price of wool advances as Congress moves to remove the tariff on imported wool. After two years of a tariff aimed at curbing imports and aiding Ohio farmers, domestic wool prices trended downward while producers and consumers bore the tax. The London market suggests firmer domestic prices if the rise holds, driven by foreign wool’s growing market role and tight domestic stocks, implying farmers’ prices depend on factors beyond Congress and the Republican party.
The Senate passed a Democratic backed reform to fill Indian agent vacancies with regular army detail, ending the spoils system in this branch. Critics warned the practice degraded service and worsened relations with Indians while opponents argued it caused inefficiency and had broader harms. A lecture linked Dakota unrest to a failed appointee. The reform ends the use of political patronage for these posts.
The proposed measure seeks to remove politics from officer appointments by forbidding campaign funding through staff. Spoils leaders led by Senator Dawes opposed the reform, trying to attach a clause that would let Presidents appoint officers only when deemed best for the service. President Harrison's stance is uncertain. the reform likely becomes law with his reluctant consent, diminishing the influence of spoilsmen on Indian service appointments.
The piece attacks the McKinley tariff as creating a sugar trust that benefits from protection while arguing for removing duties on raw and cheaper refined sugars. It claims the trust raises prices, eliminates competitors, and dominates the market, urging true free sugar for the public and reduced tariffs to restore competition.
The piece discusses Governor Russell as a potential fourth delegate to Chicago. It notes that Russell has withdrawn his candidacy and that Joan Russett has no desire to go. It argues for a smooth, uncontested spontaneous election to avert tension and strengthen the delegation.
The Massachusetts Republican State committee names a capable platform committee but the real test lies in drafting the platform. The group faces debates over New England industry taxation the silver bill and Prohibitionist pressures while avoiding friction among many party divergent views.
A stream of commentary blends weather whimsy with political quips. references to Dr Parkhurst Murat Halstead and Hill mix with winter’s retreat from spring, Dakota’s breezy mood, and a wartime note on Turkey’s 3 million under arms. A statue joke closes with Independence Square and the Society of the Cincinnati.
Miss Marie Barnard of the Mendelssohn Quintet concert company will spend the summer in Paris.
Illness touches Col H E Taylor of Brattleboro as T B Hussey emerges as a Maine gubernatorial prospect. William H Hyde, Hartford mayor elect and Yale graduate, leads Democratic circles. A Bristol child, Gertha Prior, age two and a half, is highlighted for remarkable early learning in a society report.
Superintendent Murray faces possible retirement on a $3000 annual pension due to ill health. The last male heir of Pulaski, a Revolutionary figure, lives in Savannah earning a modest living. Commander Henry Erben nears the sixty two year age limit and will retire in 1894 after forty years in service. Timothy Hopkins donates his Stanford railroad library of about 1000 volumes and cash to acquire more works in any language on railroads, claiming the collection unique worldwide.
A Boston Charitable Relief Society party at Dwight Hall on Tremont Street drew large crowds. The event featured a pantomime titled Ki-Mako performed by mute members, followed by a prize dance and games. Maynard Fr. Stiles spoke using sign language, praising the society’s work. Committee members included Mrs. R. Barnard and Mrs. W. D. Pattee.
Dr H Ernst spoke on Some of the Advances in Bacteriology at the Natural History Rooms before a large audience of scientists and naturalists. Percival Lowell also presented Shinto Occultism God Possession of People with illustrated stereopticon views.
The Roxbury Presbyterian Church was dedicated last evening at Warren and Woodbine streets. The Rev. John Hall of New York opened services and praised Pastor Rev. M. D. Kneeland and the congregation for their zeal in building the temple. Addresses by Kneeland and others followed with more exercises planned for tonight.
The Queen's Mate at Tremont Theatre features Gussie Cogan, a Chicago native solo dancer in a Spanish flavored routine with waltz tempo and tambourine castanets. Her red accordian skirt and lace, high kicks in Pacola, and modest artistic style draw strong praise amid Boston audiences. An extra matinee is announced.
Cyrene promises a week of dazzling entertainment with serpentine and Spanish dances. Frank E. McNish and comedians pull crowds as Jane departs for Gloriana at Columbia, with Frederic Lemaitre as curtain raiser. Bernhardt’s farewell tour opens at Tremont with Leah the Forsaken and a Pauline Blanchard appearance. The Palace Theatre offers a Cyrens souvenir matinee, Grand Opera House previews Master and Man, and a lion cage wager sparks theater chatter.
The text notes Massachusetts politicians know William M. Olin Secretary of the Commonwealth and party leader. It suggests he might contribute a Post column soliloquy if he agreed. The fragment hints at future political commentary.
A satirical monologue by William M. Olin describes backstage deals in the Massachusetts politics scene. He praises allies Collector Beard, dismisses Speaker Barrett, recalls past campaigns with Willard Howland, and weighs Dawes, Serge, Haile, Pillsbury, and Governor prospects with hints of manipulation and election strategy.
One of Brookline's society events last week was the marriage of Arthur Harris Young to Annie Turner at the Turner home on Washington street. The bridal party included ushers Paul Dean and Frank N Richardson, bride Grace Campbell of Boston, best man Herbert L Gutterson, and Rev Renen Thomas officiating. The couple will reside in Boston after a ten day wedding trip. gifts were numerous and costly.
A Citizen urges readers to fear the West End street juggernauts noting the bone breaker wheel guard and meat chopper snow plough devices. He praises the Post editorial on the cemetery issue and calls for public exposure of dangers in front of passing cars.
Letter to the editor defends the West End company amid repeated deadly crossings in Boston. The writer faults city officials for granting the street railway privilege without careful review and urges limiting each thoroughfare to one track to prevent further accidents. The letter is signed W. S. McKensom and dated April 4, 1892.
A Boston rider reports a West End Street Railway motorman on car 345 ignored two ladies on the sidewalk at regular stopping places on Shawmut avenue. With fewer than a dozen passengers aboard the conductors cap showed 108, but the motorman's number was not visible. The writer calls this inattention an accommodation of the public.
George Ti of 218 Columbus Avenue Boston writes to the Post disputing H J Anderson’s movable fender idea and noting his own entry among the 27 chosen by the West End fender commission. He says his device resembled Anderson’s but was cut from consideration after an interview.
A letter urges city government to install a rapid action device for motormen to halt trolley cars during accidents or loss of control. The writer notes a recent out-of-control run on the South Huston division and argues such a break system would enhance safety for pedestrians, including children on Broadway.
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