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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1893
Page
4
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The report claims Mr. Balfour urged threats of civil war to intimidate the nation after Tory defeat by Gladstone. The piece brands his remarks sedition among Ulster Orangemen, condemns religious prejudice used for partisan aims, and labels the tactic a shameless defeat confession.
President Cleveland names Judge William Lochren of Minnesota as commissioner of pensions. The pick aims to restore confidence, end scandal, and elevate the bureau above past missteps under the Harrison administration, with Lochren noted as a war hero and respected jurist.
Governor Russell left it to the people to decide the day’s observance. Fifty-two churches were visited. thirty-five closed while seventeen held services totaling 3072 worshippers. Park Street Church led with 1260 after Tremont Temple union. others ranged from six to eighty-nine attendees. South Boston’s total 269 in a shared service amid a 70,000 population.
A strong wave of interest surrounds a man with a long labor career, drawing attention from workers and organizers alike. Supporters praise his track record and promise strong leadership for ongoing industrial initiatives.
The writer urges President Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle to ship silver to London to back a gold fund, suggesting a weekly million ounces of pig silver be sent to create a London reserve. It argues this would pressure England to aid US finances, challenge the Sherman law, and spark genuine reciprocity while criticizing Harrison McKinley era policies.
A defense of Representative William E. Barrett portrays his labor voting record from his pre speakership years. It notes Barrett opposed measures favoring minors and women in the ten hour bill, wage deductions for weaving faults, benevolent building associations, and hours limits in paper mills. The piece argues workingmen will decide his congressional fate.
The Rhode Island election results show a decisive Democratic victory across the state ticket and house, with two Democratic Congressmen elected by plurality. The article predicts a Democratic Legislature and the shift from majority to plurality voting, marking a strong endorsement of Democratic principles.
Dr Everett accepts a campaign in the seventh district aligned with the Cleveland administration and the national Democratic platform. His commitment to these principles is clear, promising effective advocacy in Congress and alignment with Massachusetts and seventh district voters.
The Populists in Massachusetts seek to become more than a side issue in the congressional fight. They distinguish themselves from Prohibitionists as a newer force with hopes to lead the third party movement in the state amid Republican weakness in the seventh district.
A fragment notes that President Cleveland has a singular opportunity to attack what is described as the mischievous system of McKinleyism without delay.
The piece remarks on Station 16 leadership and press relations, praises Drury Chelsea’s crime tracking, and highlights Boston war veteran gatherings. It mentions Dr Gavin’s antique pictures collection on Broadway and Walter Abbott’s effective policing in Station 3. It also references O A Robbins, Pioneer Federal Labor Union events, and General Russell’s leadership at the Potomac Society reunion planning in June. Charles A. Prince is noted as Boston press friend and lawyer.
E A Gay a Boston schoolteacher indicted for stealing valuable books from publishers in New York was admitted to bail of 500 dollars by Judge Martine. Victims and influential citizens pressed for dismissal arguing lack of criminal intent.
An invitation to browse hundreds of furniture styles and designs at all prices. The store encourages examination of its stock without obligation to purchase, inviting everyone to view a proudly presented selection.
Readers invited to send in notices for forthcoming social events. Friday April 7 features Tea at Mrs M Everett Ware Brookline 7:80 Dance at Posse Gymnasium 7:30 Dance at Mrs Roger Wolcott 173 Commonwealth Ave LO Artists tableaux directed by H Winthrop Pierce Association Hall Cantabrigia Club meeting Colonial Club rooms 2:30 Art Club Boston Art Club annual exhibition opens this evening through April 29 Pudding Club Hasty Pudding Club Chickering Hall Allston Hall Selinger art exhibition portraits at 3 Hamilton Place 9 to 6 o'clock Evening events include Brereton Club Ladies night reception 8 to 10 dancing 10 to 12.
Dr. Norman Kerr notes a rising number of female smokers including women of wealth and rank. He cites Empress of Russia and Queen of Spain as prominent patrons while The Gentlewoman warns that such queens could indulge without blame, yet lesser women would face scandal.
Miss Martha Morton discusses her method for writing the play Brother John by William H. Crane. She explains developing a central idea over months, maintaining a scrap book for observations, and shaping characters before plotting situations.
The most prominent woman in Japan’s social circles is Viscountess Aoki wife of the Berlin minister and former foreign minister in the Japanese Cabinet. She is German born and a close friend of Emperor William. She is small in stature with fair hair and graceful bearing.
The Isle of Champagne boosted by expeditious poster schemes and a rebus promotion. Seabrooke and the company, frustrated by lost lithographs, staged a crowd drawing rebus campaign using champagne bottles and pails of water to lure patrons to the Opera House.
Miss Mary E Kinney started the Jane Club in Chicago as a cooperative housekeeping experiment with seven members. It has no rules to allow adaptiveness if a member needs guidance. Any self supporting girl who belongs to her trade’s labor group may join.
In a brief dialogue a woman complains of chapped lips and a man offers glycerine or a remedy. She jokes Eve T left home while he offers to apply something, the exchange hinting at a casual flirtation and improvised treatment.
Arlington death announces Sarah Hill widow of Captain Daniel Cooley aged 82. Salera death notes Captain George Duncan Putnam on April 6. Nellie B. Stoddard aged 50 years 6 months 5 days is listed in 188.
A collage of pithy quotes and wry exchanges from multiple papers pokes fun at society. Snappy jests touch on marriage aims, grammar, and the English language with clever quips and oracle-like observations.
Worcester Gazette reports Mayor Matthews of Boston refuses to sign the revised jury list after Aldermen removed eighty nine names. He and several judges contend the changes exclude many citizens best fit to serve on juries. A unique veto of aldermanic action is anticipated to prompt an official communication when the board meets.
The Journal argues that Barrett's nomination would threaten a district that would be safe with Hayes as candidate. Republican voters are urged to support Hayes to avoid needless risk, citing messages from many Republicans backing Hayes.
Theodore B. Morse died at his home on Dale street Clarendon Hills yesterday aged 76. Born in Exeter New Hampshire he studied there before moving to Boston at 25 where he taught music then became a civil engineer. He served as city civil engineer of Roxbury until its annexation by Boston and retired about five years ago. He leaves a widow his second wife and three sons.
In the Haverhill Gazette Dr. Everett faces Hon. William E. Barrett of Melrose in a heated race for party supremacy. If Hayes supporters retreat after caucus and convention defeats, Everett may still win the contest.
The Providence Journal reports Speaker Parrett earned the nomination as expected, yet observers call it a Pyrrhic victory due to exposed dirty tricks at caucuses under his leadership. The notice references New Home Sewing Machine at 160 Tremont.
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