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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1893
Page
4
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The piece discusses rising scrutiny of the Appicks monopoly and gas pricing in Boston with claims of a $1200 share price and a $150 000 bonus for distribution. It notes the Gas Commission's secrecy and Mayor Matthews aiding public understanding, then shifts to praise for General Armstrong's Hampton Virginia school, growing to 500 pupils, with North donors contributing a million and a half dollars and a plea for endowment at an Old South event.
A brief tribute notes Lucy Larcom’s death half a century ago and reflects on her lasting influence through her writings. It asserts there is no successor to her work and emphasizes the comfort and sympathy her words provided to New England life.
A warning about a possible breach of an interstate rail agreement to Chicago for the World's Fair. The plan allegedly clamps down fares with a minimal cut and no stopovers, effectively excluding working people and promoting restraint of trade. A road breaking the pact could gain business and public favor.
The piece argues Judge Nelson’s interpretation of the alien contract labor law would enable free labor movement despite the law. It contends the act is a humbug that protects nothing and has not stopped capital from importing foreign workers or monopolists from filling jobs, urging labor to see the law’s true nature.
The piece condemns Lopez and GOP sentiment in Massachusetts Seventh District. It argues Republicans should back Democrat Everett for Congress, claiming national and local interests favor a Democratic representative and decrying a Republican Barrett candidacy as lukewarm and useless.
Colonel McClure asserts the daily newspaper holds greater educational influence than preachers schools or libraries. He argues newspapers near the people wield the most power, guiding public spirit and intelligent humanitarian effort as the press acts as the great educator and civic force.
Lucy Larcom died leaving a portrait of a New England life rooted in mill work education and writing She is portrayed as a woman of the people whose delicate literary talent arose from intimate contact with common folk and their joys and sorrows The piece notes the Lowell Offering era and changing times.
Scores of friends congratulate Joan W. McGrath assistant secretary of the Boston Chamber of Commerce upon his appointment as private secretary to Charles S. Hamlin assistant secretary of the treasury. The piece also notes visits by Julia F. Pease and others, with remarks on Captain Warren and local events.
William George Robert Earl of Craven and Miss Cornelia Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Martin, wed at Grace Church in a grand ceremony attended by New York and English elites. The 17 year old bride wore a Worth gown. the event featured Mendelssohn music, lavish gifts, and a reception at the Martin house. The groom, heir to the Craven titles, has substantial wealth and a Berks Yeomanry rank.
The April report from Curcaco outlines the World’s Fair women’s pavilion with dimensions 199 by 385 feet, 3.8 acre floor area, and an estimated cost of 138000. Britain leads in preparations while Ceylon and other regions set up booths. The Gallery of Honor will feature gold columns Ivory walls and a mural, with Mrs Potter Palmer and Miss Sophia B Hayden named as key figures.
Boston Loyal Women of American Liberty hold a Kirmess this week at Horticultural Hall transformed into old Holland. Mrs. Nathaniel F. Thayer chairs. Mrs. Lund runs the art table. Mrs. Chapman the bazaar. Mrs. Onthank the town pump. Miss Blakely the windmill. lunch cafe touted as crowning feature.
In a chat at Thorn dike casey apartments Lillian Russell describes reviving Girofle Giroffa for refined amusement, recalls a near burn on stage, and outlines future plans including a possible grand scale revival akin to The Grande Duchesse. She notes a Chicago summer engagement through September and growing Shore Acres attendance.
Boston critics and actors describe a proposed Americanized version of a French opera with a strong lead, noting its principal scenes and the actress playing the female role. The piece, first seen in Boston circa 1876, is praised for subtle interpretation and minimal vulgarity.
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