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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1893
Page
4
New England is again called to fill a diplomatic post with ex-Congressman McKinney of New Hampshire named for the Colombian mission. He is educated, capable, a former soldier and preacher, an able legislator, and a steadfast Democrat who will honor the country and party.
The Boston Journal wields influence when it defeats or helps Republican candidates. It is blamed for Speaker Barnett’s district setback and its own nominated candidates like Allen suffer from the paper's campaigns. The Journal is viewed as a better force for defeat than for victory.
The opponents claim wages must fall to protect profits across Pennsylvania iron works. They argue tariff policy fed by Republicans boosted wage levels and employment security. The Homestead experience last year shows similar outcomes and reveals the policy’s broader damaging effect on the iron industry in both regions.
In Boston's Charlestown wards 4 and 5 the election results show a shift from Democratic margins to a Republican gain in Ward 4 by 29 and Ward 5 losing over 100, amid a districtwide tide favoring Democrats elsewhere. The piece calls for investigation and exposure of hidden causes and urges the Democratic committee to act.
About a dozen Chinamen in Boston have registered so far under the Grary law and the registration deadline nears. Many other areas show low compliance. The law threatens arrest and deportation for unregistered Chinamen after May 6, raising concerns about enforcement costs and transportation back to China.
The Treasury surplus far ahead of completion highlights the impracticable nature of the law. Authorities argued the law’s defects were evident from passage, and its validity may be moot whether courts rule it unconstitutional or not.
The Democratic candidate Dr. William M Everett wins a hard fought race in a district gerrymandered for Republicans. His success strengthens Massachusetts influence in Congress while Speaker Barrett’s faction faced internal quarrels. Everett pledges to make his mark in Washington as a solid Democrat.
The article notes Hon. William E. Barrett faces a setback in the Republican party. It says his rapid rise as Speaker remains, but his defeat could threaten party unity in the seventh district. Barrett’s actions are described as provocative, splitting support and signaling ongoing influence and potential future campaigns.
Massachusetts sends another tariff reformer and sound money advocate to Congress to replace a McKinley era or a silver purchase act supporter. The drive centers on tariff taxation and Harrison finance ideas, with Senator Hoar stressing adherence. Barnett's appeal lists voter reasons, yet the public repudiates Republican program by a 2,500 margin from last November, showing growing tariff reform and sound currency support in the state.
The piece warm praises Mr DD Merrill from the Drivers Union lee Company and Senator Dee of Charlestown for his rally presiding banter at Everett. It notes Rev Arthur Danker in Dorchester and Dr Brooks debating bishopship, plus a Sun and Shade photogravure by Benjamin Kimball and the Olneys leasing a K street residence.
A collage of brief quips and lighter observations from various papers. References include Harper's Bazar Lowell Courier St Louis Post Dispatch Detroit Free Press Philadelphia Record Philadelphia Times Detroit Free Press Truth Atlanta Constitution Indianapolis Journal and others. The snippets touch on manners travel etiquette humor and sports commentary.
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen met last evening and approved six sixth class liquor licenses for druggists including Wm Acheson H S Andros H S Bartlett C A Bass and others. The committee on licenses recommended withdrawal of six applicants G H Blatchford G B Ketchum A E Lynch Alexander Speck J H Sullivan and PF H Willard. After a debate Alderman Howland voiced suspicions about the refused places and the final vote on the six licenses was 6 to 5 against granting.
Luigi Musto, 47, died in a Station 1 cell after police arrested him on a warrant charging polygamy. He had arrived from Italy six years ago leaving a wife and two children, then married Annis Riley here. Last Sunday the first wife and two daughters arrived to find him with the second wife, and after a dispute Musto was taken into custody.
A passenger train on the Bare Rocks railroad four miles east of Somerset plunges down a grade after becoming unmanageable. Engineer Neff and his son are fatally burned. John E. Pyle his wife and daughter die under the engine. Seven bodies recovered. many workers injured or missing as rumors spread.
George Trehan of Haverhill aged 80 tonight shot Frank Tucker in the mouth at Tucker’s father’s home on Gauge street then went to the police station and gave himself up. He says he married Caroline Rouberou in Boston in 1878 and that marital strains and Tucker’s alleged intimacy with his wife led to the shooting. The injured Tucker was found with a bullet in the jaw and lodged at the root of the tongue. a second shot aimed at Trehan’s wife went through a window. Trehan to be arraigned in Salem court tomorrow.
A courtroom scene features Judge questioning Hair-Trigger Ike about killing ore Long Jack. Ike explains the motive was self defense, saying the man was dangerous and he warned him to surrender before firing.
A tongue in cheek cartoon caption from Puck features an Eastern man asking how a stranger can profit in the region. The Westerner replies by pointing to a nearby lot and suggesting its sale to another stranger as the path to wealth.
The cotton damaged by fire and water in the hold of the steamer Chatham was sold at auction yesterday. Two hundred eighty bales of wet cotton from 50% to 6 cents per pound and 121 bales of burned cotton from 5% to 585 cents per pound were sold.
A Detroit Free Press quotation emphasizes judging things by their deeds rather than appearances. The line uses a watch and a drama to illustrate this principle, noting that true value lies in performance and outcomes rather than words or sentiment.
A dense catalog review of late Victorian books and authors including Bradford, Boies, Crawford, Richardson, Bourget, Stimson, Allen and others. The piece comments on remedies, criminal figures, and dramatic fiction, noting merits, limitations, and publishing details across several titles and editions. Strong mentions include Mr Crawford, Miss Kirkland, Mr Bourget, and Mr Allen with publishers in Boston New York Chicago and Philadelphia.
The Salem News notes the Boston Post led the drive for the dollar gas reform in Boston. It credits persistent effort from the Post, acknowledges initial skepticism, and celebrates the eventual victory and changes brought by the movement.
The Weekly Journalist notes The Post wins majority support for Mayor Matthews in his gas price battle. With success securing cheaper gas for Boston, the paper is set to receive applause alongside the municipal leader.
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