Boston Post Subscription Rates 1993 and mailing details
The Boston Post informs readers of subscription rates for mail and weekly editions for 1993. It lists prices for one year two dollars twenty five cents, six months one dollar fifty, three months seventy five cents, and monthly twenty five cents, with weekly issues at one dollar per year. It notes advance payment, address changes, and editor EF. A. Grozier as publisher.
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The Good Sense of the People
President Cleveland appeals to the good sense of the people to back the country with strong credit. He pledges Treasury notes will be redeemed in gold and asserts no other redemption plan has been considered. His words aim to steady finance and inspire public confidence.
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Gladstone faces Lords over Home Rule and peer plan
The article argues the House of Lords will reject the bill on its first reading and again if Mr Gladstone pushes it. It suggests Gladstone must decide whether to seek new peers to create a majority or move toward abolishing the hereditary chamber. Home Rule tests not just policy but Tory aristocracy.
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Calls for clear administration policy on gold reserve
The piece urges a definite public declaration of financial plans to protect the gold reserve and avoid stock watering concerns. It questions the Treasury's handling, cites a $100,000,000 gold target as arbitrary, and warns that without clarity markets may seek bonds or increased debt. It also critiques railroad stock watering and legislative actions.
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Cleveland
Mr. Canniste
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Cartissh
Wall Street
The New World as a Columbian Discovery of People and Republics
The Duke of Vernncoua contemplates how the 1492 voyage of Columbus parallels a 1895 discovery of a new people. The United States blends Old World traits with popular sovereignty, yielding a modern world influence on Europe and a proven model of government by the people abroad and at home.
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The Chance of the Populists in Massachusetts
The Populist party in Massachusetts faces an election in the seventh district with potential to rise if Cary gains near 2000 votes. A split Republican party and a labor‑record weakness in the GOP favor a strong third party showing. Cary has proven himself against Speaker Barrett, and may win votes from like minded electors.
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Home Rule Bill gains second reading in Liberal ranks
The second reading of the Home Rule bill yields a 651 to 43 majority from 670 members, uniting MacCarthyites, Parnellites, labor reps and all Liberal factions under Mr. Gurapsroni. The measure moves to committee on May 4 with debate and possible amendments as Mr. Gladstone signals openness to changes.
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A Pageant of Peace At New York Harbor
A vast naval pageant unfolds in New York Harbor uniting ships from multiple nations to celebrate international peace. The scene features towering steel warships and smaller caravels, signaling harmony rather than power, a historic gathering under the banner of the youngest nation.
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New York Harbor
A United Party in Seventh District Campaign Push
The Democrats unite behind Dr Burrell amid desertions to Speaker Barrett. A strong party bond and distrust of Barrerr grow as Mayor Hayes refuses to preside at a support meeting and Senator Lodge limits stump speaking. Delegates await the outcome with calm resolve as polls open tomorrow.
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No More Stock Watering Debate in Senate
Under Senator Salisbury a Senate push seeks to amend the stock at auction bill to exempt the Boston and Albany and maybe one or two other railroads that have stock issuance permits. The discussion recalled that in 1871 the Legislature acted similarly and required stock to be sold at public auction, despite prior authorization to issue stock at par. The proponent view argues against exemptions and cites the railroad’s large capital and prior authorization history.
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Weekly Stock Market: Downward Trend Amid Volatility
The week saw sharp rallies and steep declines with an overall downward drift. Unsettled currency policy and lack of official gold reserve assurance fueled uncertainty and scant public participation, while foreign demand and professional trading dominated activity.
Hassam's New York Exhibition Showcases Local Flair
The exhibition features thirty four Childe Hassam paintings in New York with two local scenes Boston and Children in the New Park Boston. Notable residents and figures weave through Cambridge and Boston society including William H Merrill Jr with ties to fire underwriters and newspapers, Cap Fosdick at the Cambridge night car, Mrs Mary A Livermore lectures on Wendell Phillips, and Rev W T Rainsford D D visiting Harvard.
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First Next Time Boston Post Ranks Second In Sales
The Weekly Journalist reports a canvass of Boston and suburban newsdealers on daily newspaper sales. The Boston Post stands a strong second, a gratifying showing though not atop the Chronicle.
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People’s thanks praise mayor for gas results
In East Boston Free Press remarks, Mayor Matthews is credited with securing the results and is lauded for his role, while the Boston Post also receives the people’s thanks.
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Romola Tynte Sheds Light on Boston Debut Recital
Amy Robsart profiles Romola Tynte an Irish born actress and reciter who turned from a baronet’s son to seek a fortune in the outside world. The piece covers her London training with Vezin her stage name from Sant and Topham, her art world reception in Boston and her view of New York versus Boston society.
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Humorous quotes and quips from old newspaper clippings
A collection of short jokes and wits from various papers. Includes exchanges about birthdays, marriage, and social habits. Features a henpecked husband's quip, a crowded streetcar remark on status, a harness maker, a druggist mix up, a waiter joke, and an amateur landlady line about keeping boarders with small meals.
General Collins sails for London consul-general post
General Patrick A. Collins consul-general to London sailed from New York on the steamer New York for Southampton with Mrs. Collins and their children. A large group of Boston politicians bid him farewell with cheers as the ship departed, and he told a reporter he would knuckle down to work, encouraged by broad expressions of friendship since his arrival.
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Humbert and Margherita Celebrate Silver Wedding in Rome
In Rome on April 28 crowds filled the streets as King Humbert and Queen Margherita marked twenty five years since their Turin marriage. The day featured church services, formal receptions, telegrams from Queen Victoria, and a gala banquet at the Quirinal where the Emperor of Germany sent thanks for ongoing Franco German cordial relations.
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Municipal ownership for gas as city to operate plants
From the New Nation, the piece argues revoking gas company charters and taking the plant at actual valuation for public operation. Any other outcome from disclosed information is described as a lame and impotent conclusion.
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A Poet's Declination Proposed for Foreign Mission
The Providence Journal suggests editor of the Pilot for a diplomatic post, noting poets tilt Democratic while Holmes, Roche, Olney, and Bayard are cited. It argues home duties are preferable to service abroad and jokes that Ambassador Bayard already holds the honor.
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Roads for all warned by Colonel Pepe praise
From the Maiden Mirror Colonel A A Pepe is praised for stirring public sentiment toward good roads. The work is said to benefit every real estate holder and engage all social classes with direct advantages.
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Social Calendar Notices from The Post
Readers invited to send brief memoranda of forthcoming social events. On Monday April 24 a reception is listed for Mrs William B Richards at 2 Marlboro Street and another for Miss Ellis at 176 Marlboro Street from 4:30 to 6:30.
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Women Talked About In Foreign and Domestic Notes
A collection of quirky items notes Marie Desrames planning a feminine Free Masons lodge in France. Ferda Emin Pasha’s 11 year old daughter is described as bright after a difficult trek. Florence Nightingale remains alive at an implausible age. Dress reform and corset trends attributed to Victoria era figures. Mrs. Riddleberger to run a Woodstock, Virginia newspaper independently. Mile. Clemence Everard, 26, earns M D at Brussels. Caroline Shaw-Brooker from Ohio seeks space for a butter statue at Chicago World’s Fair and cable press coverage. Mrs Stonewall Jackson plans to plant ivy from Martin Luther’s grave on her husband’s grave.
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PRESS WOMEN AT THE WORLD'S FAIR CONGRESS
At the World's Fair press congress beginning May 22 in the Art building auditorium women will take a prominent part. The event will include women among actual newspaper workers, with invitations for active participation in the general congress. An evening program on May 24 will be run by press women, with one woman invited to speak at each evening session. Noted Boston editors include Miss Katherine Conway Miss Lillian Whiting and Mrs Emma Sheridan Fry.
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Cinderella slipper contest ends tomorrow at 4 30
The Post runs a Cinderella slipper contest with a tiny No 11 pair of crystal slippers worn to the ball by the original heroine. Winners will be the woman whose foot best fits the shoes as judged, with daily visitors attempting to try on the slim slippers.
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Tanis the Sang-digger introduced in Town Topics
Amelie Rives authors a new serial Tanis the Sang-digger. Sang refers to ginseng grown in Fuginny. Tanis wears a knee-length garment and slides down rocks, resisting advances with a smack. Described as tall, barefoot, with glittering curls and Venus-like arms, shé may become interesting.
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Woman's beauty over brains, says Mrs Miller to KC reporter
Mrs. Jenness Miller tells a Kansas City reporter that society values appearance over intellect. She claims many women prioritize looks and social status over salvation and that she has studied women as a subject for years.
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Blue Stockings and the Modern Woman in Prose
An awe struck admirer recalls Harriet Martineau in conversation as Mary Wilkins caused a stir in New York with her striking prose. The blue stocking remains a vivid symbol of women’s evolving intellect and style.
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Cabinet Affair Sparks Navy Secretary Marriage Rumor
Gossip from Washington links Secretary of the Navy Herbert, a widower, to Mrs. Manning widow of Daniel Manning, former Treasury secretary in Cleveland's first administration, with a possible upcoming marriage.
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From a Cinderella To The Editor Of The Post
Mrs Joan M Copy of Allston Massachusetts writes to the editor praising a pair of slippers received today. She calls them first class in every way and a splendid fit and offers sincere thanks dated April 21, 1843.
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Somers and Sanderson Weddings in Cambridgeport and Somerville
In Cambridgeport on April 20, Bertha Carmel Sanderson wed George Kege of Somerville, with Rev S H Winkley of Boston officiating. Earlier, on April 21 at Harvard Street Baptist Church, Charles T Somers married Caroline White, both of this city, with Rev Charles C Earle officiating.
Deaths in New England Area Prompt Obituary Notes
Death notices list Eliza Cushing Barker 79 Roxbury Mary T Cole ... complete list with ages and places including Priscilla J Doughan Lydia M Fisher T Frank Fernald William H Fairfield Roxanna Fay Susan Harrington Stephen H Nason Charlotte Peirce Eliza beth D Sawyer Harriet N Shapleigh O S Stearns James Steuart Thorndike Charles Watts new home sewing machine 160 Tremont
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