Mechanics and Machinists Endorse Massachusetts Bill
Federation of Labor delegates at the navy yard in Washington thoroughly considered the bill and reported unanimously in its favor. The meeting sections were reviewed and endorsed with one dissenting vote among 160 delegates. Knights of Labor are expected to follow. The bill is described as a Massachusetts idea and a sensible, gratifying approval by workingmen.
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Federation of Labor
Navy Yard
Washington
Knights of Labor
Massachusetts
Post exposes kingpin of green goods gang in exclusive capture
The Post details its pursuit of the leading spirit of a long-standing green goods gang. It explains cooperation with U S detectives, the public service motive, and the arrest planned for Saturday. The piece argues the Post risked exclusivity for public interest and that the full, unprecedented story appears today.
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Post
United States
New York
The Price of Sugar and Monopoly Power
The piece argues sugar refiners raise refined sugar prices while claiming savings justify the move. It accuses the Sugar Trust and SPRECKELS of monopolistic tactics, links tariff protection to monopoly profit, and urges free sugar under McKinley tariff to relieve the public burden. It cites Havemeyer’s claim that free trade would let American refiners beat English rivals.
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Sugar Trust
United States
Spreckels
Havemeyer
Sugar price debate and tax on the people
The quotation argues refined sugar can be produced cheaper locally than in England. It claims the sugar price rise acts as an unnecessary tax on the public and dismisses sophistry that would negate this fact.
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England
Post's State Engraving of One Hundred Massachusetts Notables
The Post reviews its large engraving of one hundred Massachusetts notables praising its artistic quality and historical value. Letters from Archbishop Williams and ex-Governor Rice applaud the gift with no sale price, offered to readers as a permanent keepsake for Massachusetts men.
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Massachusetts
The
Post
Archbishop Williams
Rice
Miner
Mayor Matthews Urges Expansion of Boston Public Institutions
A special commission report under Mayor Matthews calls for enlarging Boston's correctional, reformatory, hospital facilities for the insane and the needy. The needed expansion is portrayed as humane, long overdue, and essential despite significant costs. The mayor’s plan, transmitted with the commission’s findings, is presented as the most desirable and foresighted solution.
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Matthews
Boston
Special Commission
What to do with ex Governor Ames at Republican convention
The piece weighs the question of ex Governor Ames of Massachusetts being a delegates at large for the Minneapolis convention. It argues his qualification and calls on the party to allow Ames to present his claim while noting the Post’s own political stance. The author emphasizes Ames’s high office and public service as grounds for consideration.
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Minneapolis
Ames
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Stock Market Shows Signs of Strength Amid Holidays
Last week's trading was limited by holidays in the U S and England, but broad strength appears across the list. Investors and speculators grow bolder while brokers foresee higher prices this week, aided by improving railroad earnings and good crop reports. London buyers show eagerness to participate, eliminating several barriers to activity. If a boom does not materialize soon, optimism remains that an upward move is possible, with coalers and grangers likely to lead.
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England
London
Post exposes the green goods man in clever sting
The New York World notes it exposed the Post's green goods man and credits the Post for capturing the rascal. It remarks that when the Post fires its guns, there is a hole between the wind and water.
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The
New York World
Rascal
Personal society notes from New England era gatherings
A digest of social updates: Randall returning from Bermuda visit. Long Island evangelistic services featuring Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Thomas. Silas A. Barton back from Chicago. Lilian Everett to wed Lt. C. H. Fenwick of the King's Royal Rifle Corps. Mrs. Pattison visiting Denver. a Marlboro Street amateur quartet to sing in Concord NH. Rev. Winslow attending the American Oriental Society meeting in Washington to present on Beni Hasan tombs inscriptions and sculptures. Edward and Miss Barber sail May 3 for a two year world tour via Furst Bismarck, India wintering planned. Captain Appleton recovering from accident. Colonel Cochrane’s birthday dinner at Union Club with Governor Russell and others. Sam Waller Foss entertains at Beta Phi Pi in New York with an original poem. Mrs. Alphonso Ross issues wedding cards for daughter Sarah Crave Ross to Charles Woodbury Whittier at South Congregational Church on April 28. Sarah is tied to Crapo lineage in Michigan.
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W. H. Randall
Bermuda
W. H. Thomas
Long Island
Silas A. Barton
Chicago
London Post
Lillian Everett
C. H. Fenwick
King’s Royal Rifle Corps
Ernest Campbell
Brighton
Pattison
Denver
W. ©. Winslow
Washington
American Oriental Society
Beni Hasan
Edward Barber
Army Club
Hugh Cochrane
Union Club
Governor Russell
John P. Spaulding
H. R. Reed
Charles O. Smith
William Dunce
Secretary Noble
Beta Pheta Pi Society
New York
Sam Waller Foss
New England
Committee On
Alphonso Ross
Newbury Street
Sarah Crave Ross
Charles Woodbury Whittier
South Congregational Church
Newbury and
Exeter Streets
Miss Ross
Crapo
Michigan
Newport and Skowhegan News Snippets
Judge Henry W Bookstaver visits Newport while Rev Austin Dowling enjoys a vacation there The city physician is Dr Turner Lt Fred L Clayton resigns as adjutant of the Eighth Regiment due to ill health and fatigue The old printing office in Skowhegan Maine will again be used for publishing The Fall River mayor Coughlin returns from Baltimore after addressing the College of Physicians and Surgeons Alumni Association and Faculty and is elected its president for 1892-98.
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Henry W. Bookstaver
New York
Newport
Austin Dowling
Washington University
Dr. Turner
Fred L. Clayton
Eighth Regiment
Mills
Skowhegan
Moses Littlefield
Maine
Clarion
Coughlin
Fall River
Baltimore
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Alumni Association
Millais idolizes his pipe and meals praised
The piece notes Sir John Everett Millais rarely eats, preferring his pipe and claiming dinner is unnecessary. A Hamilton bust arrives at Johns Hopkins from John W. Glenn. An Archbishop of Canterbury slips, apologizing after an expletive in a heated talk. California couple George and Mrs Montgomery joined the Salvation Army in New York after faith cures, their child named Baby Faith.
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John Everett Millais
Alexander Hamilton
Historical Department
Johns Hopkins University
John W. Glenn
Baltimore
Canterbury
George Montgomery
California
Salvation Army
New York
Army
Slippery Quip From Puck Cartoon
A Puck cartoon features a Stranger scolding a boy about snowless streets. The boy retorts that the stranger is ignorant and underestimates New York’s conditions, asserting the city’s climate and attitude.
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New York
Collector Beard Praises State Engraving
A. W. Bravo of the Collector's Office in Boston acknowledges receipt of the Post's engraving of One Hundred Massachusetts Notabilities. He compliments the work as exceptionally well done and notes likenesses are remarkably accurate with thanks for the courtesy.
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Beard
the Post
Post
Massachusetts
A. W. Bravo
Boston
One Hundred Massachusetts Notabilities Portraits Praised
George G. Crocker of 19 Milk Street Boston reports receiving the Post's engraved portraits titled One Hundred Massachusetts Notabilities. He commends the work as interesting well executed and a convincing display of the editor's enterprise.
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The
Post
Massachusetts
George G. Crocker
Milk Street
Boston
Mr Shuman Praises Mass Notabilities Engraving
A. Shuman writes to the Boston Post praising the engraving One Hundred Massachusetts Notabilities. He notes fine imprint and smart arrangement of likenesses and says the work is a creditable achievement for the editors and editors’ paper. He commends the Post's enterprise and rising rank among daily papers.
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Massachusetts
Boston Post
A, Shuman
Uniformly Fair Engraving Praised by George M Stearns
A Chicopee, Massachusetts letter describes an engraving as exceedingly fine and praises the collection as universally correct and uniformly fair, signed by George M Stearns. The remark reflects high regard for the item and stamps it with a confident endorsement.
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George M. Stearns
Chicopee
Mass
Notable Massachusetts engraving framed for display
Colonel Pope expresses pleasure at receiving the engraving titled One Hundred Massachusetts Notabilities. He congratulates the sender on the selection and artistic grouping, notes careful arrangement and execution, and says the Notabilities will be framed and hung in a conspicuous place for frequent reference. Albany? ALBERT A. POPE, 221 Columbus avenue.
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Massachusetts
Albert A. Pope
Columbus Avenue
Ex congressman Greenhalge commends execution as a grim, ornate scene
A letter from F. T. Greenhalge mocks a perceived terror reign and praises a grotesque display of one hundred corpses. He notes a broad smile on most faces and a solemn look on Brother Stearns, calling the arrangement a good picture despite the macabre subject. Date cited April 15.
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Brother Stearns
F. T. Greenhalge
Modest note from R H Stearns on engravings
R H Stearns of Boston notes receipt of the Post's State engraving titled One Hundred Massachusetts Notabilities. He praises the work but modestly protests that his inclusion among such notables is scarcely deserved. Dated Boston April 15.
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The
Post
Massachusetts
Boston
R. H. Stearns
A Good Word From Harry M Glenen to the Post’s Notabilities
Sir-Many thanks for copy of Post's One Hundred Massachusetts Notabilities received this morning. It is unique in design and admirable executed and merits unqualified praise. The likenesses are excellent and the engraving shows the Post's managers' enterprise. Souvenir will be prized by all who obtain a copy.
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Post
Massachusetts
H. A. M’glenen
Boston Theatre
Dr Hale’s Pleasant Words Autograph Plea
Epw E Haux of Roxbury thanks a collector for a fine set of portraits and signatures of distinguished men, saying he is a fanatic about autographs and glad to preserve the pictures.
Remarkable En Graving Promoted With Coupon Explanations
A reader notice highlights an engraving offer framed around a coupon on the second page. The brief urges readers to consult the coupon for details and eligibility.
One Hundred Massachusetts Notabilities Engraving Promotion
The Boston Post presents an engraving titled One Hundred Massachusetts Notabilities, selected impartially as representative of the state’s best. Coupons offer thirty differently dated entitlements to a copy, with the Century team handling engraving and printing, promising high demand and a strong value for readers.
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New Bedford Evening Journal
Boston Post
Massachusetts
One Hundred Massachusetts Notables Engraving Featured
The Boston Post displays a State engraving titled One Hundred Massachusetts Notables. It presents photographs of 100 prominent men from across the state, representing diverse sections, parties, professions, and industries, offered through the newspaper’s coupon system.
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Pittsfeld Journal
Boston Post
Massachusetts
Fire in the Oranmore's Cargo Sparks In-Transit Blaze
Spontaneous combustion ignited cargo on board the steamer Oranmore from London. Fire started among baled rags at sea and, without early discovery, could have wrecked the ship. Fifteen large baled rags were damaged and removed from the hold.
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Oranmore
London
Ocean
Turning New Leaves in Balzac Biography Review
A critical survey of Balzac as a misunderstood literary genius, with Katherine Wormeley’s memoir framing his sacrifices, idiosyncrasies, and dedication. The piece traces Balzac’s devotion to work, financial struggles, and imaginative life, plus notes on related 19th century works and figures.
The Republican Ticket in Massachusetts Gubernatorial Race
The article analyzes potential candidates for governor including Haile Pillsbury and opponents, with focus on Haile's possible nomination, Pillsbury movement, and the role of Roger Wolcott and Ephraim Stearns as potential second on the ticket. It notes tariff issues, party dynamics, and regional support, especially Boston.
Green goods circular case linked to Boston merchant
The New York World reports that R. Edwin Sparrell a Boston merchant at 55 Franklin Street sent a green goods circular to a Boston newspaper. The Boston Post and city editors with post office inspectors collaborated to develop the case for publication.
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New York Sunday World
R. Edwin Sparrell
Franklin Street
Boston
Boston Post
Postoffice
GLOBE
Sunday Globe
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Commandery of Knights ‘Templars
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Harry M'Glenen
Balzac
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Gautier
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Roberts Bros
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G. P. Putnam’s Sons
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Daniel Webster
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Jane
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Count Rumford
Louis Pasteur
Thomas Young
Thomas Carlyle
F.R.S
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Paris
Paris Herald
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Denman & Small
Keoyiston Street
Haile
Movement For
A. Pillsbury
William H. Haile
Pillsbury
Charles H. Allen
Lowell
Boston Beacon
Allen
Mr. Haile
Fie
Prbury
Republican Club
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Russell
Secon
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Ephraim Stearns
Waltham
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Wolcott
Mr. Stearns
Boston Globe
Clark’s Hotel
Ali Boston
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