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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1893
Page
4
On Monday morning April 17 1893 the Post Publishing Company lists subscription rates for daily and weekly editions with payment details and change of address instructions. Second class matter status, money sent at sender’s risk, checks payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The Post offers hearty congratulations to Gas Commissioner McDonald on the outcome of the gas controversy. It notes his stance for the people against gas monopoly extortion, praising him as fair and unprejudiced. The commission unanimously supported his view and the public is not disappointed.
The lineal descendant of Christopher Columbus, thirteenth generation from the Genoese discoverer, arrived Saturday in New York and was welcomed with honors. He lodged at the city’s newest swell hotel and will be a leading curiosity in the Columbian anniversary events, reflecting a link between modern America and the distant past.
The Union League Club of New York reportedly blackballed Tuheepore Seligman, a Hebrew, with General Porter stating it was a race question. The Tribune notes the club’s claim to Republican principles, prompting public condemnation of race prejudice in a private club.
A Boston reader accuses the Delaware gas trust of overcharging Boston residents via the Bay State Roxbury South Boston and Dorchester companies. The writer urges gas commissioners to end extortionate rates, allow a modest city-wide price, and extend fair gas pricing to all districts. The piece calls for a decree before the week ends and hints that the Legislature may later address the issue.
The text argues that after addressing abuses of monopoly and corporate laws, gas commissioners must complete their duty by ordering a citywide price reduction for gas in Boston.
The Boston Post led a ten month battle against the Delaware Gas Trust and its $17,000,000 influence. Public pressure, sermons, debates, and broad reader support toppled the gas monopoly, saving Boston $300,000 yearly dating from May 1, 1893, with readers earning the victory.
A Chicago New York society clash over manners and class. Mr McAllister defends New York style by noting Chicago hires germans at $25 a night while New York guests go gratis. He also cites a Chicago millionaire’s ballroom in an attic reached by elevator. The dispute reflects rival social prestige.
The article praises Mayor Marrunus for challenging a gas trust entrenched in law. It credits him with reaching the source of the problem and adopting a complainant stance against powerful corporations. It lauds his bold defense of the people and relentless energy.
The passage praises Mayor MATTurns for aggressively fighting for the people. It calls emancipation of Boston from the gas trust a standout achievement expected in his administration.
The Treasury stops issuing gold certificates though gold redemption remains. The $100,000,000 gold reserve limit has been reached, triggering the legal halt while noting a potential minor rise in gold. The piece suggests using excess silver to replenish gold rather than issuing bonds.
Readers of the Post are invited to send brief notices of forthcoming social events. Monday April 17 includes a Charity Club breakfast at Vendome at 12 and a reception hosted by Mrs Edward Devlin at 216 Newbury Street at 3.
The Duke of Veragua 56, heir to Columbus, lands on the New York from the steamship New York and is greeted by city officials and naval officers. He receives freedom of the city, attends a mass at St Patrick’s, and enjoys a reception plan for April 27 at Madison Square Garden amid naval parade preparations. The party includes his wife, daughter Maria, and son Columbus, with escort by Commander Dickens and dignitaries.
The past week reveals a fragile stock market driven by rumors of gold exports and rumor-driven quotes. Professionals dominate trading, outsiders risk losses, and large holders hold firm awaiting currency policy action to restore confidence and attract speculative participants.
Ward McAllister declares society should frown on American heiresses marrying European nobles. The Craven Martin wedding is expected to draw a huge crowd with 3000 invitations, far more than Grace Church seating, and 150 guests invited to the Martin home breakfast.
The Sunday Herald lauds the Post for aiding against high gas charges, noting liberal newspaper policy and fairness. It contrasts with the Boston Globe and The Record, which are said to claim varying degrees of credit for the movement, highlighting editorial broadmindedness.
Louise Chandler Moulton, Boston poet, receives a pearl and diamond brooch from the Princess of Wales after a new poetry volume. Mrs Parnell plans to publish private political documents of her late husband. Mrs Parnell travels in the south of France pursuing literary work. Emily Lawless is very ill and cannot keep up with her writing. The Bavarian royal silver wedding garners public goodwill. Sarony creates a pastel of Georgia Cayvan from Americans Abroad for the Maine women's committee at the World’s Fair. Myra Bradwell, Illinois’ first woman lawyer, now edits the Chicago Legal News. Mrs A S Grant books suites for herself and daughter Sartoris, and Colonel Fred Grant at Hyde Park Hotel for the World’s Fair.
A reader condemns a newspaper man for ringing a building bell near Miss Lucy Larcom who lies near death. The column praises Marlboro journalist Murphy of the Marlboro Times and notes C G Wood, a former Concord paper staffer now in medicine sales. It recalls Eugene Tompkins amid fire wreckage and praises Rev B N Hardy as he plans pastures new. The piece also mentions George Francis Train’s remarks about Phillips Brooks and public reaction.
Cables from London say Miss Rose Cleveland sister of the U S president visited the House of Commons gallery with Miss Amy Madder noted as linked to the Irish Nationalist party. Seats were scarce until David Sheehy lent two Irish ladies his seats. Cleveland later held a reception and met John Dillon William O'Brien T P O Connor and Edward Blake. She expressed strong support for Home Rule.
Readers flock to the slipper department on a rainy Saturday as hopefuls try on black satin dummies for the Post Cinderella prize. Miss Alice Sweeney of Cambridgeport nearly fits the slipper, but her No 1 A width feet are too large for the Cinderella standard. The daily trial hour runs 3 30 to 4 80 in the afternoon with a attendant in the slipper room.
Miss Larcom's condition worsened Saturday night with increasing pain and a doctor prescribing opiates. By late last night she remained under the influence of the drugs as friends faced the likely approaching end, according to Miss Carpenter.
At Steinert Hall yesterday afternoon a crowded audience enjoyed a refined program. William Strong gave an impressive piano rendition of Mendelssohn’s Andante and Rondo in G minor. Dr. D G Eldridge substituted for Robert Anderson Stearns on two songs and received praise. Belle Hunt performed solos and a duet with Mrs Henry Hooper, who recalled for an affectionate love song. Miss Kent offered entertaining unlisted recitations, with Mrs Strong on the piano.
Yale will ship its exhibit to the Columbian Exposition this week. Professor Schwab returns from Chicago with final reception arrangements. The display will be located in Regens in the building of manufactured liberal arts, Section K.
Boston ties and New York society crown the marriage of Miss Maud Lorillard and Thomas Suffern Tailor at Calvary Church. Notable ushers included Lispenard Stewart and J Lee Tailer. The couple received gifts valued over 100000, with eight acres in Tuxedo gifted by Pierre Lorillard. They plan a southern and western tour before Newport.
A Puritan Hall ceremony yesterday united Ida Richmond and Harris Rubinovitz in a white silk dress with roses. Attended by about 200 and hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Philip Richmond, the event featured bridesmaids Sara Kaplan Annie Woolfson Fannie Richmond Ida Kabatchnick and best man Simon Richmond. Prominent guests included Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Richmond and others. The couple will reside with Ida’s parents and gifts ranged from silver tea service to a parlor clock. Dancing followed the ceremony and a wedding dinner capped the evening.
A fashionable wedding was solemnized in Orienta Hall Roxbury at 5 yesterday. Isadore Tobinsky and Tina Lustig were the couple with a full bridal procession including Max Lustig Bridgeport and sixteen attendants. After a brief honeymoon the couple will reside Sundays in May at 850 East Fourth Street South Boston.
Miss Jennie Gertrude Kallman daughter of Marcus Kallman wed Maurice Selig son of Mrs. Bertha Selig at 6 30 last evening in Dorchester The couple will reside at 23 Hammond street after July 1 A Kallman and Louis Selig were among the wedding party with about 100 relatives attending from New York Detroit and Chicago The newlyweds left for a wedding journey including New York Philadelphia and Washington following the ceremony.
Tonight a testimonial honors pianist Miss Gertrude Cobb at the Warren Street M E Church. Tenor Mr William Heinrich will perform Schuberts song cycle The Fair Maid of the Mill, translating his own version with Miss Cobb at the piano. Miss Annie W Chapin will read the illustrative narrative linking the song groups for spectators to follow the story and savor the emotions and melody.
In Hartrorp Connecticut on April 16 General Haven assumes control of the state prison. Chaplain Atwood and Surgeon Fox will be relieved. Kelsey of the First Regiment N C G and Lt Colonel Almy are ordered to report for duty. Also accompanying Haven are Lt Colonel George M Cote and Captain Howard A Giddings from New London.
A tug owned by John Mane and chartered by Captain T A Scott caught fire early this morning and sank to save itself. The sole occupant, engineer John Ennis, slept in the pilot house. Upper structure burned away and a large hole burned in the lower deck. Loss estimated at about 85000.
Miss Marian Phelps daughter of the retiring Germany minister William Walter Phelps will marry Dr. Franz von Rothenburg Under Secretary of the Interior of Germany. He is about forty and from a distinguished family, a former Bismarck lieutenant. The couple, who have courted two years, will marry quietly in Berlin in early May and spend the summer in Europe before possible autumn travels to America.
A collage of brief aphorisms and satirical lines from various papers. It notes silly observations on life at sea, baseball, poetry, taxes, and public figures, reflecting a late 19th to early 20th century newswire style. The collection uses witty quips about umpire dress, paydays, and famous phrases from multiple outlets.
The New England association of Theta Delta Chi will hold its tenth annual reunion and banquet at Young's Hotel on Wednesday April 19. Seth P. Smith will host a reception at 6 p m with a banquet at 7 p m. Frederick C. Ferry will preside as toastmaster and Fred W. Perkins will act as poet. The Rev Charles L Goodell will deliver the oration with many prominent members including Presidents Capen Tufts Benedict Grand Lodge Editor Holmes and others expected to attend. The event is described as likely the largest and most enthusiastic in the association history.
A Texas Siftings item records a parable tone exchange where a good man asks a youth if he attends church regularly. The reply notes the youth did not go that day because a friend is visiting out of town.
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