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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1892
Page
4
The piece asserts clear decisive leadership to reach the party’s goals in Massachusetts. It emphasizes organized effort, aggressive leadership, and growing influence of The Post as a Democratic paper. It proclaims public support for the Democracy and the imminent success in carrying Massachusetts.
The season opens under favorable conditions with revived public interest in baseball driven by improved management and strong performances. Boston’s first class team signals a likely gripping year, inspiring local support and anticipation for stirring contests on the diamond.
A Massachusetts political appeal declares Democrats must win the state in November to support the national party. It frames 1890 1891 victories as steps toward broader reforms, insisting a Democratic Governor requires a Democratic Legislature and a U.S. Senate seat. The call emphasizes unity at home and alignment with national aims.
The Calumet Club of Baltimore backing Gorman entreats for Cleveland at Chicago as the nominee. Indiana Democrats at Indianapolis pledge tariff reform as the paramount issue and Grover Cleveland as the Democratic candidate for president.
The Democratic convention demonstrated free speech in action as supporters of Cleveland voiced opposition openly. The mass display confirmed Massachusetts Democrats are united for Cleveland and rejected suppression, proving frank discussion vindicates the party’s stance.
Reform Club honored Congressman Williams on Saturday evening for his unexpected rise from coinage committee minority status to become a champion of sound currency. The event highlighted Williams as a notable leader, despite prior attempts to suppress his influence through placement with Walker.
The Reform Club demonstration honored Williams and his Democratic associates from Massachusetts for their efforts in tariff reform, honest money, and good government. The text commends their brave and honorable service and invites the people to offer congratulations and thanks.
The public demands a 50 percent cut in telephone rates, condemning the Bell Telephone monopoly for extortionate charges and poor service. It urges legislative action if the company refuses to concede, noting enormous fortunes for the parent and windfall profits for local affiliates.
In a critical look at President Harrison era policy the author argues reciprocity under the McKinley tariff ties hands on raising revenue. Articles like tea sugar coffee cannot be taxed without foreign nations consent, and high duties may not boost revenue. The piece questions whether the tariff blunder complicates funding for expansion and government needs.
The Herald urges immediate action to fit electric streetcars with fenders to prevent injuries. It criticizes the West End company for delays, suggests interim devices like cow-catchers, and calls for practical measures within a week. It stresses safety over waiting for a perfect invention.
A call in Boston urges equipping West End streetcars with fenders to shield pedestrians from deadly collisions. The appeal emphasizes protecting newsboys, women, and the elderly as they navigate crowded sidewalks and crossings.
The market shows a recent decline followed by stagnation and potential recovery. Easy money supports investment, with reports of capital seeking opportunities and signs of national prosperity. Investors seek value, distinction between genuine and spurious assets grows, and public confidence remains crucial for a sustained rise. Prices are relatively low, especially for grangers, with a historical reference suggesting a rise by Decoration Day.
General Francis A. Walker will spend the summer in Europe. Dr Hale offers earnest social commentary in the April Cosmopolitan. Curtis Guild to deliver the Lexington battle anniversary oration. A Lithgow Devens elected to board of governors and treasurer. W C Codman named secretary of the new Downtown Club. Edward Parker Deacon sued for 2000 dollars by hotel proprietor over Abeille death in Europe. Abeille’s relatives paid 400 dollars. John E Russell guest of Clover Club and spoke on tropics. marriage of A F Webster to L J Josselyn at New Jerusalem Church London. A W Spencer returns from South. will visit Dorchester May 1. James Jeffrey Roche invited to read Gettysburg dedication poem. President, Cabinet, governors, and Congress members to attend.
Congressman Randall visits his New Bedford home for a few days. William B. Durfee, newly elected mayor of Ashland, Wis., is brother to Fall River’s George W. Durfee. Engagement announced for Charles D. Pierce and May Borden of Fall River. Parker Pillsbury of Concord, a veteran anti slavery figure, visits Portland, Maine. Samuel Lane of Gardiner, aged 80, marks fifty years as justice of the peace with commissions from governors Fairfield and Burleigh. Rev. Samuel Knowles of Fall River declines Brooklyn pastor call and plans to join Fall River First Baptist Church.
J Pierpont Morgan donates 500000 to New York trade schools. Justice Lamar’s illness linked to his reading. Elizabeth Oakes, prolific prewar writer, lives in Hollywood North Carolina at 84 and still contributes weekly. Secretary Rusk’s wife related to Bjorn Bjornson. Bjornson heroine tied to Rusk daughter. Bettie Fleischmann, daughter of Charles Fleischmann, ends engagement with Count Logothetis as he declines American citizenship.
From the Worcester West Chronicle the Boston Post notes in Glances at our Citizens that Representative W. E. Parkhurst of Clinton, a brother of Dr. Parkhurst the Presbyterian divine, has drawn attention for his relation to the famed preacher.
A composite gossiping note references Parkhurst and Reid campaigns, Depew, Lent, the Reform Club greeting Williams, Blaine training under Muldoon, Medford fire water supply, Paderewski exhaustion, Spreckels returning to California, and Democratic leads in Montana deemed doubtful, with a mix of quips and commentary on public figures and towns.
A survey of Sir Edwin Arnold's Turning New Leaves with emphasis on Potiphar's Wife and other poems, plus Pierre Loti, Louise Imogen Guiney, Ruskin, Andersen, and Germanic Origins. The piece notes translations, themes of sorrow, history, and two volumes in Brantwood edition, highlighting authors and publishers.
A Dorchester reader praises a local offer of ten minutes of legal consultation for one cent while urging efficiency. The letter notes the service helps the poor, but suggests reducing to five minutes to prevent waste and potential misuse. Beneficiary signs the note from April 9, 1892.
A Newport Herald report describes a suspicious scene at a first ward poll where a Democrat, who could not read, was guided to vote by a Republican supervisor. The voter’s ballot was marked, and an undertone exchange followed before they left together toward Armour & Co. The piece notes similar acts across the day, warns that winks can mask wrongdoing, and hints at wider fraud without detailing names.
A Chicago Daily News excerpt contrasts bustling play with household mess and parental fatigue. The speaker recalls Pittypat and Tippytoe’s raucous daily antics, the bread demand, and the marks left on walls and floors, ending with a tender wish for childless families.
Berlin April 10 The Reichsbank has shipped eight and two third million silver thalers to the Vienna mint Austria paying with notes. Reichsbank holds 26,000,000 thalers and another shipment is due at year end with a final portion after two years as part of a plan for Austrian acceptance of a word standard.
Saturday night's Symphony offered a high quality programme with familiar works and a standout performance of In the Spring. Next Thursday and Friday feature D Albert and Hamlet pieces. Mrs Henschel and Mr Henschel praised for artistry. Paderewski delayed in London. New York Symphony to play at Music Hall with Damrosch and plans for Boston tour. New music from Oliver Ditson Company includes works by A Reed Lee E Mack and others.
A brief recall of early newspaper coupons offering ten minute attorney consultations for one cent, contrasting the prior costly barrier to legal help with a lighter, mass access moment in modern papers. The piece humorously describes lawyers chasing higher fees and a shift toward affordable legal guidance amid American fondness for dispute.
A Paris Herald item describes a dinner dress for a young girl in sky blue velveteen with a precaded gold corselet and pearl studded sleeves, reflecting Paris fashion guidance.
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