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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1892
Page
4
The Boston Journal argues that responsible members should expunge Walker’s smuggled speech from the Congressional Record. The piece questions any glory in keeping the “speech” in Record and condemns a Massachusetts congressman for slandering fallen colleagues. It asserts there is no glory or decency in preserving his writings among the debates.
The Seventh district Democrats resolved a dispute by accepting resignations from delegates, reelecting them properly, and forming a district committee. The convention restored harmony and underscored the party’s policy of freedom of opinion and action in party affairs.
Mayor Marthews urges City Council to restore park budget cuts proposing a $20,000 transfer from other appropriations to save the Charlesbank gymnasium and park police. He argues effective policing and public access to the gym are essential and the board should act as he prescribes at the next Aldermen meeting.
Ex Governor Ames states he will not scramble for the Republican district nomination as Morse withdraws. He warns that nothing in the party now comes without scramble, while Mr HugeEison pursues the presidential nomination.
The piece contrasts Morse and Morsk in Congress, cites a March 18 1889 letter pressuring a Plymouth postmaster removal for a Republican editor, and argues the McKinley tariff sustains protected trusts while predicting wage and price effects from tariff removal in New England and on refined sugar.
A congressional hearing on Harrison and Wanamaker notes Wanamaker calling himself the highest type of a civil service man while defending his refusal to remove 21 Baltimore post office workers linked to factional fighting in Republican primaries. The piece cites partisan reports, inspector conclusions, and parallel Baltimore primary tensions. It accuses the Postmaster General of undermining civil service law in partisan matters.
The Senate favors extending existing Chinese exclusion laws for ten years and cautions against overruling treaty obligations. The writer notes immigration of Chinese is undesirable and assimilation unlikely, but praises the Senate for a cautious, faith-led stance with strong enforcement hoped for by the House.
A concise historical note recalls the dissolution of the steel beam trust not long ago and frames it as a pivotal lesson in industrial consolidation and market regulation. The fragment hints at lessons learned from trust dissolutions in the steel industry during earlier eras.
An old time society column notes rumblings about prominent figures and rumored futures. It recalls Tom Ochiltree and Mrs Drayton returning to New York, hints at Mrs Parnell and a disputed legacy, and recounts a Wyoming killing of a 16 year old. Also a quip on rain makers and a shy newsboy dreaming of Boston.
F F Blaisdell a collector for Home Furniture Company was shot in Acton by James Hunt who owed on goods bought over a year ago. Blaisdell was wounded in the arm. Hunt was arrested after firing as Blaisdell sought restitution with a constable and teamster nearby. Blaisdell is recovering at City Hospital. Hunt claims self defense.
The Boston Post reports on cruel baby farming schemes where infant-destroying agencies operate. panematron tried to dispose of a baby for 30 dollars, collected payment, but the baby was recovered unharmed. Call to tighten surveillance and law enforcement against managers running such operations.
Richard J. Drohan and George Wells, former state prisoners who escaped months ago and were captured in New York last week, received prison terms in the Superior Criminal Court. Drohan was sentenced to fifteen months, Wells to one year, both to begin after their current terms end.
Paris Herald describes a black velvet Russian vest with corn head embroidery, jet adornments, and full spangled surface. A skirt features a round flare with a plush roll and jet detail, paired with a jet windmill capote over a black lace bonnet.
Ex councilman Edward J. Fivon departed Asheville North Carolina for Boston on Monday and is reported to be improving in health. He plans to arrive Saturday and may seek the ninth district congressional nomination. Samuel S. Miles, Boston editor and artist, mourns his wife’s death while convalescing from rheumatic fever. Mrs Miles died at 12 Stanton Street Dorchester after pneumonia.
The Rev. Newman Smyth reports catching a twenty three pound salmon in the Bangor pool. Weather Prophet Vaughnay of Norwalk foresees a large May Pacific storm sweeping the continent. J. D. Martin of Sangerville notes a curiosity of crossed beech and maple limbs. Felix Bassett has joined Sanger's Royal Circus for the coming season. In Cornville, tales recall General Butler’s youth and his oath with the phrase By the great Gumphramagog, a habit now worn off.
Brief notes on diverse figures including Lillian Russell drinking champagne Adelina Patti considering acting George W. Childs planning a 10000 mile journey archbishop of Canterbury restricting Sunday mails Young Peel returning from Monte Carlo with £5000 winnings Claud Matthews Indiana Governor candidate aged 47 1890 Secretary of State win margin A full blooded Indian delegate from Colorado Tecumseh descendant and North Carolina delegate Mr William Butner son of Chang Siamese twins reference.
Bella Stokes chats at Grand Opera House about her Boston debut as a dancer in the Dr Bill company. The piece notes her training, sister Kate Stetson, and the troupe’s nationwide success. It also lists cast changes for The Lost Paradise, upcoming bills at the Palace and Tremont, and details on Salvini’s upcoming Boston engagement and May 7 Willard benefit.
Lot 4 features 150 double and twist tweed boys suits in sizes 4 to 14 with light and dark shades priced at $5. Lot 3 presents 150 gray ecru and tan suits in sizes A to 15 plus three piece knee pant suits in sizes 10 to 16 in all new shades with prices from $5 to $8.
Hollis Street Theatre screens Flirts and Matrons next Thursday afternoon with Miss Potter performing eight female stages. The Councillor's Wife has two Museum showings today but soon ends its run. The Westerner debuts at the Grand Opera House the week of May 9, praised by press and audiences. Park Theatre hosts Barry and Fay, their first joint Boston appearance in two years, plus Neil Burgess's Circus final Saturday. Seats for Barry and Fay go on sale today.
A small Steinert Hall audience heard Dr Louis Kelterborn explain Wagner Parsifal with piano themes and lantern slides. A May 4 Music Hall performance is previewed under J Lang. Mme Emelie Marius and students plus M Grant and J Donahue contributed to a well received Song Recital at Mason Hamlin Hall. Oliver Ditson Co. announced new music by E Mack and songs by Marras Brounoff Ingle White Hinds Pontet and others including a duet and a few operatic arias.
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