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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1892
Page
4
Massachusetts Delegation Impresses at Democratic Convention
The Massachusetts delegation to Chicago is hailed as remarkably able and thoroughly representative. Delegates-at-large and district picks embody the party in full, with all facets of Massachusetts Democracy shown by good and true men. It marks Massachusetts' first entry to a Democratic convention as a Democratic State.
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Massachusetts
Chicago
Massachusettts
Come Over Mr Ames Welcome from Massachusetts Democrats
A Massachusetts Democracy voice urges Governor Ames to join the Democratic side, arguing his beliefs align with their cause and warn of rejection by former McKinleyites. The piece promises freedom of speech and opinion if he steps across the political line. It portrays many sensible men ready to accompany the move.
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Ames
Massachusetts Democracy
Sons of
Massachusetts
Carruths Election Bill Aims to Reform City Ballots
Ex Alderman Carruth proposes a bill to fix defects in the election statute. He would give the Mayor power to appoint election inspectors without need of advice or Aldermanic consent and require one year service. The plan seeks to ensure accurate honest officers and curb ballot challenges that threaten secrecy.
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Carruth
Legislative Committee On Election Laws
Cagruuth
Election bill would allow unmarked ballots under signatory clause
A proposed bill changes ballot casting by letting voters mark none and requiring both voter and challenger to sign statements with their names and residences, witnessed by election officers. Proponents say it guards against voter fraud and reduces intimidation while keeping the election system simple and robust.
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Cagram
The Rising Phoenix Returns with New Type for The Post
The Post announces a fresh order for a full dress of type including minion nonpareil and agate. An effort will be made to improve typography so readers in Boston's journalism field notice. It marks six years since such an order was placed. The Phoenix on strong wings rises from the ashes.
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Post
Boston
Pheenix
The Poor Man's Sugar Bowl: a sugar trust critique
A historic critique condemns the sugar trust under the McKinley tariff as robbing the poor. It argues refined sugar prices are inflated while raw sugar comes untaxed, urging protests and Congress to remove duties to curb the monopoly’s power. It calls for crushing the organization and restoring public welfare.
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Sugar Trust
McKinlrey
Trust
Congress
Spreckess
Loper Bill Sparks Debate Over Silver Policy
The article argues a growing view that Mr. Loper’s silver bill aims to thwart its stated goals. It notes Congressman Walker’s criticism, rejects claims of insincerity, and favors Mr. Andrew’s straightforward measure to repeal the purchase section and end silver inflation. It urges Loper to drop his bill in favor of Andrew’s simpler approach.
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Loper
Walker
Loner
Andrew
Mr. Andrew
Lopge
Mr. Lopa@er
Boston Merchants’ Association
Lopae
Bleeding the Officeholders in Early Campaign Probes
A federal official, critical of Harrison, suspects attempts to squeeze campaign contributions from office holders. Roosevelt travels to Chicago to investigate the matter, aiming to uncover early money for Harrison’s nomination rather than election. Clerks are portrayed as caught in the scrutiny.
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Chicago
RoosevElt
Harrison
Roosevelt Targets Harrison Aides In Campaign Financing
The passage argues for reform of the spoils system and seeks to persuade Harrison campaign managers that officials should be taxed or charged only once for assessment in aid of the Harrison nomination and party campaign, hoping Roosevelt can convince managers.
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Harrison
Roosevelt
Hill Men and Massachusetts Democracy
The piece defends Democratic freedom of speech and presses in selecting delegates to Chicago. It notes Hill supporters remain in minority in Massachusetts but predicts unity with Hitt Democrats. It applauds the Labor Leader's enlarged format and The Post’s praise for Frank K. Foster and improved Leader.
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Chicago
Senator Hill
Massachusetts
Frank K. Foster
Post
Notable Massachusetts Portrait Academy of 100 Citizens
The Boston Post publishes a costly engraving featuring one hundred prominent Massachusetts men centered on Governor Russell with living governors nearby, the State coat of arms, and a view of the State House. An edition of 60,000 copies is printed by De Vinne & Co, with coupons redeemable for a copy.
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Woburn Daily Press
Stert
Boston Post
Massachusetts
New England
Russell
State House
de Vinne & Co
Century
Old Colony
Saint Botolph Club to Hear Travel Talk and Reception
Horace P. Chandler and Cleveland A. Chandler of Jamaica Plain are visiting the South for a few days and will return to Boston next week. The St Botolph Club will host a smoke talk by Paul Du Chailly on Wednesday evening followed by a reception for the renowned traveler. Also sailing today from Boston are Mr. and Mrs. J. Murray Forbes and their children, Captain and Mrs. John L. Stevenson and Miss Stevenson. Lieutenant Vincent Laforme, finishing June 6 of seventeen years as treasurer of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, declines re election due to ill health. In gratitude he was visited at his South Boston home by Col. Edward Lyman, Capt. John L. Stevenson, and Capt. Albert A. Folsom, who presented a silver pitcher inscribed on behalf of the company.
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Horace P. Chandler
Cleveland A. Chandler
Jamaica Plain
Boston
St Botolph Club
Paul du Chailly
J. Murray Forbes
John L. Stevenson
Miss Stevenson
Cephalonia
Vincent Laforme
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
K Street
South
Edward Lyman
Albert A. Folsom
Notable Lowell Mayoral Speculation and Northern Leaders
The article discusses The Hon. John E. Drury as a potential mayoral candidate for Lowell. It notes Dr BH T Cummings Maine state commissioner of pharmacy plans a lengthy visit to the Pacific coast. Arthur Sewall of Bath Maine returns home from Samoa with his son Consul Harold Sewall. A French-Canadian widow Mrs Chamberlain aged 32 and her two daughters aged 17 and 18 will be married by the same priest at St Anne's Church Lawrence in a single Mass on Tuesday.
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John E. Drury
Lowell
BH. T. Cummings
Maine
Pacific Coast
Arthur Sewall
Bath
Samoa
Harold Sewall
Chamberlain
St. Anne’s Church
Lawrence
Wood pulp clothing process patent reported
Dr Mitschlertich of Freiberg Baden has patented a method to manufacture clothing from wood pulp. Tra J Chase, successor to Governor Hovey of Indiana, is a preacher as well as a statesman and fills a pulpit. Kittie Wilkins of Idaho, a young dealer in horses, is famed for breeding and selling stock and travels Western cities. Andrew Carnegie donates 100000 for library and gymnasium at Homestead Pa for workers. Frederick R Coudert reelected president of Manhattan Club. The anticipated opposition to his stand against Senator Hill’s convention did not emerge. Father Chiniquy, aged eighty three, underwent surgery at his home in St Ann Ill and is reported recovering.
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Homestead
Penn
Frederick R. Coudert
Manhattan Club
New York
Senator Hill
Chiniquy
St. Ann, Ill
Blooded Dogs to Go and Journalists in Melrose
A Boston Gazette column notes Mr. Sears plans to dispose of his great dog kennels citing time constraints and a troubled caretaker. It mentions Colonel Corcoran’s dinner hosted by James F. Ormond, praising all guests. Alice R. Mylene is described as gaining literary syndicate capital and Boston writers benefit. C. Vey Holman, editor of the Woburn Daily City Press, is pictured as a bustling editor. Charles A. Dana buying the San Francisco Morning Call is reported as a potential shift toward a Democratic daily, with commentary on the Sun and Maynard investigation references. The piece closes with remarks on George W. Childs’ view of sensationalism.
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Melrose
Sears
Alice R. Mylene
New York
Boston
Miss Mylene
Batchester’s
McClure’s
C. Vey Holman
Woburn
Pacific Coast
Charles A. Dana
San Francisco Morning Call
New York Sun
Frisco
Dana
IT IS TRUE The Boston Post Letter from Dorchester
Citizen of Dorchester writes in support of the Post editor’s stance against dangerous overhead wires and argues for swift burial of the lines. He praises the paper’s motto and museum heritage, referencing Benjamin Franklin and the paper’s Milk Street home as inspiration, and questions the use of inherited wealth.
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Post
Franklin
Milk Street
Boston Post
Dorchester
Thanks to Post coupon for legal counsel at 23 Court Street
J A M of 87 Milk Street writes to the Post praising Mr Clifford the attorney at 23 Court Street after a Wednesday consultation. He thanks the newspaper for the one cent coupon enabling the visit and pledges future patronage.
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Post
Clifford
Court Street
Milk Street
City
Praise for One Hundred Massachusetts Notables by A A Miner
A. A. Miner of 528 Columbus Avenue sends thanks for a copy of the work One Hundred Massachusetts Notables, praising its likeness and excellence as the most successful of its kind he has seen. Dated April 15.
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Massachusetts
A. A. Miner
Columbus Avenue
Archbishop Williams Pleased With Engraving Receipt
The Archbishop of Boston, Sir Archbishop Williams, has received the engraving and expresses pleasure with it. Letter from R Neagle, Chancery Office, Archbishopric of Boston, dated April 16.
Papoverse Comic Snippets Include Odd Exchanges and Ads
A jumble of humorous lines and mock dialogues features Rubinstein’s nerves, Paderewski excess in America, a proposed millionaire tax, a boastful coin joke, a Siamese jewel sale report, and quips about nocturnal errands. Various fictional voices trade barbs and witticisms in a lightly satirical strip.
Naval review money proposed for Hampton Roads 1893
Senator Daniel of Virginia will introduce in the Senate a 300000 appropriation amendment to fund the international naval review to be held at Hampton Roads and New York harbor in April 1893. The President will invite foreign nations under existing law, with aims for Italy's King and Queen, Queen Regent of Spain, and other guests to attend the ceremonies.
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Hampton Roads
New York Harbor
Daniel
Virginia
Senate
Italy
Columbus
Spain
Discoverer
Ex Governor Rice Praises Post's Engraving Works
A letter from Alexander H. Rice dated April 15 1892 at Copley Square Hotel commends The Post's engraving of One Hundred for accuracy and execution. The ex governor expresses cordial thanks and high regard for the likenesses and overall craftsmanship.
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The
Post
Alexander .H. Rice
Copley Square Hotel
Free delivery of the Post to Wakefield and Hoosie Falls
The Post announces a free delivery mail service to begin June 1, 1892 in Wakefield Massachusetts and Hoosie Falls with three carriers assigned to each town and route.
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Washington
Wakefield
Mass
Hoosie Falls
Protest Against City Hall Plan by General Theological Library
The General Theological Library directors and supporters protest a Beacon Hill City Hall site, citing lack of hearing and loss of two valuable buildings to eminent domain. They claim the Mt. Vernon street location is central, well spaced, and single hearing was not held. The library serves many denominations and nations, with distribution in over 500 towns and 14 states. Leaders include William Claflin and Samuel R. Paygon.
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General Theological Library
Committee On Cities
Henry Parkman
Beacon Hill
General Geological Library
Boston
State House
Court House
Mt. Vernon Street
Massachusetts
Massachusets
New England
William Claflin
Samuel R. Paygon
Luther Farnham
Andrew G. Weeks
John N. Denison
W. O. Gr
George C. Shattuck
Abbott Lawrence
Francis A. Dewson
Joseph A. Laforme
Jacob L. Williams
New Publications on Sales Law by Jeremiah Travis
An entirely new two volume treatise on the law of sales and collateral topics by Jeremiah Travis LL.B. The work promises candor fearless analysis of cases from American English Canadian reports and civil law principles. It includes a 150 page analytical index and cites nearly eight thousand cases. Railroad law readers may find it particularly useful.
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Jeremiah Travis
Blackburn
Benjamin
Recent Law Texts and Revisions in Equity and Constitution
New editions offered for Commentaries on Equity Pleadings, Study of Cases, Drake on Attachment, and Story on the Constitution. Titles include Commentaries by Joan M Gotlp, The Study of Cases by EvaGune WamMBavuGH, Drake on Attachment Seventh Edition, and Story on the Constitution Fifth Edition revised by MreLVILLE M. Bierr. Prices range from $3.00 to $12.00 for 8vo or 2-volume sets.
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Story
Courts of Equity
England
America
Joan M. GotLp
EvaGune Wammbavugh
Law Department
State University of Iowa
Drake
United States
Chargiis D. Drake
United States Court of Claims
Low Sheen
Mrelville M. BieRr
Scientific Progress and Home Again Book Details
Bibliographic notes describe Scientific Progress by Robert Graimshaw with full index and extra cloth binding at $1.50, and Or Home Again A Story of Today by Edward Everett Hare in 12mo format with extra cloth priced at $1.00, noting suitability for general readers and specialists.
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Rose Library
Felix Lanzberg
Ossip Scuubin
Asbein
Lise L. Latiner
Worthington CQ
Bay
Nyoy
Robert Graimshaw
M.E
Edward Everett Hare
And Other Winter Tales by A T QuicLER Coven
A brief catalog entry for a small book collection by A T QuicLER Coven titled And Other Winter Tales. It notes the author alias Q, references The Splendid Spur, and lists format options with prices: cloth binding 75 cents and paper binding 50 cents.
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A. T. Quicler Coven
EomMonp Asout
Carlton A. Kingsbury
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