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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1892
Page
4
The Republican convention denounced its own law that funds six tons of silver daily and issues cheap paper dollars, calling for suspension. The piece notes the swift flip from praise to condemnation and mocks the party as weathercocks lacking steadfast policy.
Two-year arc from prideful praise of independents to entreaties to return shows party rift. Critics say defeats and looming November losses hardened views. defectors refuse to rejoin, arguing the party has not regained its former standard.
From a Massachusetts Republican convention only 167 of 1100 delegates endorsed ex Governor Ames plan to represent the party at Minneapolis. The vote and derisive reception marked a harsh, deliberate discipline as Ames pressed for recognition while leading a campaign from his sickbed.
The speaker condemns harsh methods and urges decency in politics. He asserts Governor Ames has held illusory views about party temper and questions what Ames will do next to address the situation.
A House foreign affairs committee briefing backs Congressman Andrew's reciprocity proposal with Mexico. The plan would remove some existing taxes rather than impose new ones and advocates broad reciprocity including free silver lead ore and free wool. It challenges McKinley era protectionist limits, marking a moral victory for Andrew within the Republican ranks.
The convention chairman challenged the Harrison era civil service reform record while resolutions praised reform. Roosevelt spoke to defend reform but offered little on progress, claiming a fight to prevent clerks in Washington from funding Harrison campaigns. He noted past violations were protected or acquitted, arguing public handling is delicate.
The Louisiana contest shows disaffection in the Democratic field with multiple tickets yet ends on a hopeful note. The constitution amendment preserving the lottery is defeated, preventing Republican control of state offices and averting fears of a stolen vote. The lottery is set to die when its charter term ends.
The article denounces the opening of Arapahoe lands to settlement as a national scandal. It condemns repeated mad rushes and chaotic entry of settlers, urging a fairer system to prevent bullying, false swearing, and weak against strong clashes at the land office.
A fragment asserts that among settlers the conduct of certain people is a disgrace to civilization, reflecting a strong moral judgment without further context or named individuals.
The piece notes Mr. Crapo accepts a delegate role despite poor party standing in Massachusetts. It argues his selection is a concession for past neglect, not a path to imminent gubernatorial chances, and warns that delegate prestige won’t translate into late fall nomination influence.
A collage of quips and vignettes with characters like Muldoon Blair and Miss Orange Blossom. Humorous exchanges touch on ambition marriage and costumes, weaving a satirical snapshot of social theater and fate in a playful banter format.
The Democratic State committee heard bolting Seventh District delegates protest the Chicago convention choice. Hearing led by Chairman Quincy and Secretary Buckley at state headquarters weighed legality of delegate election and district committee action. Bolters said they would convene in Malden at Stanwood Hall later today.
Independent women voters met at the Meionaon in Boston and chose a nominating committee to present school board nominations at an adjourned convention. Members include Mrs. Barker Mrs. Lee Mrs. Prescott Mrs. Haskell Mrs. Boyden Mrs. Howes Mrs. In Brighton Mrs. Weld and Mrs. Atwood with ex officio president Mrs. Hill and secretary Mrs. Shepard. Speeches by Ada Bowes Susan Fessenden and others. E Florence Pratt introduced as printer of the Voice. The committee is urged to report in time to fill vacancies before other parties finalize tickets.
The Castilian Club will celebrate Queen Isabella's birthday Friday with invitee R A Barnet, author of 1492, for his interest in Isabella of the famous burlesque. John Fiske reports flood of letters hindering work. Miss K Florence Pratt leads the Voice printing press. Edward Crowninshield Jed dances cotillion with Miss Kayser at Easter event in New York. A Meiona convention of Independent Women Voters prompts remarks on women’s political influence as Republicans retreat in disdain.
The Hon. Benjamin Franklin White ex governor of Montana visits his mother Mrs. Benjamin White in New Bedford. Senator Frye of Maine will be active in May with Rangely Lakes. Mrs. Frye departs Washington to return home. Ex Senator Bradbury of Augusta now in Washington after illness plans to stay until warmer weather. Bucksport preserves an oil portrait of Mrs Jonathan Buck, sister of George Washington's maternal line, founder of Bucksport who surveyed the town in 1790.
Mrs. Garrett Fawcett praised as England’s best platform speaker. Secretary Elkins’s West Virginia country house kept open year round. Ex-President Cleveland to reside in a Manhattan brownstone after summer. Verdi travelled to Milan for a centenary belated tribute in Rossini’s honor on April 9. Only two Fort Sumter officers remain living: Major-General Wylie Crawford and General Abner Doubleday.
Charles W. McCarry of Boston writes to the Post seeking information on laws about placing liens on property to recover amounts contracted for. He thanks the firm Clifford and Stiles for courteous treatment and valuable guidance at their office.
A Brookfield Massachusetts letter reveals longstanding subscriber Washington Tufts claims a four‑decade tenure with the Post. He notes delivery via the Boston and Albany baggage master, fondly recalling early morning receipt and proximity to the depot. He mentions a candle guessing contest, estimating within four hours twenty five minutes and fifty seven seconds.
From the Cape Ann Breeze. A Post reporter recounts a city quest capturing one of the counterfeit circulars men in limbo for trial in Boston. The tale notes the scam’s cash was genuine while other details were bogus.
From the Lowell News the Boston Post sent a reporter to New York as a greenhorn and trapped Oliver Goyett the king of green goods men. The Post's S. W. Wall is named as the able reporter and both paper and man receive praise for the investigative work.
A bustling Boston theater column previews next week with Miss Cahill’s lingering injury, Wang and Wolfeer at Globe Theatre, Omene at Palace, and Merkill Hamilburg benefits. Willard returns to Tremont. Salvini’s Cincinnati coincidence recalled. Hoyt’s A Hole in the Ground and Held by the Enemy on offer. Concerted notes cover Grand Opera House, Howard Athenæum, Bowdoin Square, Boston Theatre, and Pinafore cast at Park Theatre with Sir Joseph Porter and a large ensemble.
The Boot and Shoe Club held its fourth annual meeting at the Brunswick with about eighty members attending the April dinner. President Fred H. Nazro praised the year’s peak success while Secretary George Houchton reported on monthly meetings and public service, thanking contributors such as Potter Palmer and Colonel Mansfield. Treasurer Horace B. Parker showed strong finances. Officers for the coming year were nominated including Nazro as president and Parker as treasurer, with a possible summer outing to a major shoe town. Rev J J Lewis also spoke about a Canadian Pacific trip to Vancouver.
A joint city committee hearing in the Aldermanic Chamber examined G O R posts budget needs for Memorial Day decorations. Posts report decorations costs ranging from 200 to 600 dollars with city support about 400 dollars per post, while some groups seek expanded amounts and wider grave decoration goals. The session concluded at six with objections to proposed post allocations and continued funding discussions.
The Sawyer will case, set for resumed trial in the Supreme Judicial Court, was halted after counsel conference. Judge Holmes told the jury the case would not be tried. The compromise is understood to be about £50,000.
A sharp Senate debate centered on an asylum for the chronic insane at Medfield. Proponents favored a three member commission over a fitness-based board, while Governor Russell’s veto threat and the governor’s supporters framed the issue as economy and proper governance. Reconsideration failed 14 to 18 as party lines held. The House adjourned early for the Republican State Convention.
The Boston Post reports the Massachusetts Republican ticket for next fall may be William H. Haile of Springfield for Governor and Ephraim Stearna of Waltham for Lieutenant Governor. Ephraim is strongly aligned with protectionist policy.
A description of a Parisian dinner dress featuring a sea green bengaline skirt loose at the waist and brocaded with gold, a bolero covered with black tulle and braces embroidered with gold in an elegant, period tone.
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