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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1893
Page
4
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The great Columbian pageant in New York harbor draws millions who cannot view it directly as the world marks the opening of the Columbian year. The event symbolizes discovery and the rise of a new civilization, with New York in gala dress for a world history moment. The favorable elements promise success for this first act in the Columbian drama.
The text urges Mayor Matthews to persuade Dr Jenks to withdraw his resignation from the Boston Board of Commissioners of Public Institutions. It praises Jenks for saving hundreds of thousands of city dollars during his tenure and for humane, democratic service, arguing Boston cannot afford to lose him.
Secretary Carlisle commends Boston banks for generous swift aid to the government. He contrasts their patriotism with New York financiers’ bonds talks, saying the act would strengthen the treasury nationwide and boost public confidence during President Cleveland’s absence in Washington.
The article lauds Thomas Quinn for arguing politics should not be a path to wealth. It cites Mr Barnett and Dr Everett in the seventh district as examples of service and integrity. It praises public trust, unselfish motives, and the public’s growing demand for honest political conduct.
The passage discusses broad quality shown prominently in the re election of Grover Cleveland and also in a smaller scope within the seventh district election. It implies political persistence and alignment factors affecting voter outcomes during those periods.
Mr Barrett calls for a recount of the seventh district ballots after Dr Everett’s narrow win. He argues recounts invite fraud, wear, and endless delays, and urges destruction of ballots post count to end uncertainty and state expense. The piece also notes commentary on Memorial Day plans and railroad committee travel.
The Boston Gas Company will offer dollar gas starting next Monday after adopting the commissioners recommendation. The Post notes this marks the end of its fight for dollar gas in Boston and praises the company for refraining from further opposition, urging it to follow the gas commissioners order for price reduction.
A historical editorial argues that Senate delay shows the measure’s strength and demands passage without changes. It emphasizes public approval from House passage and warns amendments would betray the people and undermine trust in the bill’s intent.
The Post salutes Public Ledger after its change to twenty pages with illustrations under editor GeoRGE W. CHILDS. The paper preserves its humane Unitarian traditions and upright tone while adopting modern methods, and the editors hope for full fruit of this development.
Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott will leave for Chicago Saturday morning with family and be away about two weeks. In Peabody I met George L. Holman of the Salem Gazette, noting journalism’s humor in the scarce news town. Colonel Coveney expressed satisfaction with Dr Everett’s victory at Democratic HQ. Officer Curtis of Station 2 plans a vacation. Dudley Prescott reports touring gravel next season. I see that James fconough of Har-
A collection of brief, witting lines from era newspapers noting time changing everything a counterfeit dollar a tailor's form a girl next door and a gun's kick. It also references postmasters, athletic fame, a lost watch joke, and a quip about Johnny's missing father gift.
Across Boston and Massachusetts newspapers the result of the Barrett race is framed as a win for Dr. Everett. Editorials praise fair canvassing, note Barrett’s defeat, and anticipate stronger state representation in Washington. Headlines echo party realignments and hopeful Republican sentiment.
Rome April 26 The German Emperor escaped serious harm when his excursion carriage overturned near Frascati during a visit to Campagna di Roma crowds cheered everywhere as the procession passed. He later returned to the Vatican in a Prussian carriage and inspected the galleries.
The executive committee met at the American House with Gen Henry S Russell presiding to advance reunion plans. Lt Col Thomas F Edmands resigned as invitations chair and Col Thomas F Liver more was elected to fill the vacancy. George H Innis joined excursions. Frank C Brownell and Charles B Rohan added to the press committee.
Depham April 26 James Walley Dedham's oldest businessman died this afternoon at his Ames street home. A blacksmith for almost fifty years he was known townwide as the village blacksmith. Born in Granby Canada in 1825 he earned a Norfolk Agricultural Society diploma in 1859 for his horse shoeing craft. He leaves a widow four daughters and two sons.
Town Topics reviews Julian HawthORne's Her Soul and Body as novel and bold with a unique psychological twist and modern metropolis realism. Amelie Rives's Panis the Sang-Digger serial is praised as unconventional and brilliant, likely to rival her famous work The Quick or the Dead.
In Washington on April 26 1893 Assistant Secretary Hamlin acts as Secretary of the Treasury as Carlisle travels to New York with the President for a week. Treasury will accept all offered gold for notes and gold reserves are de facto cash. Carlisle praises Boston bankers in a letter of thanks and New York bankers expect a bond issue to unlock more gold.
A reader thanks the Post staff for kindness shown during a stay at 241 Washington Street. He predicts the paper will lead in enterprise and circulation and mentions the Josy as a popular product. Dated expressions of gratitude are signed by Frank H. Tuomas on January 26.
The President announced appointments for Union Pacific Railway government directors: Henry F. Dimock New York, Don M. Dickinson Michigan, J. W. Doane Illinois, Fitzhugh Lee Virginia, Joseph W. Paddock Nebraska, Otto Doederlin Illinois. Dickinson also named consul at Leipsic and Browne collector of customs for the districts of Montana and Ohio. Dickinson later says he will not accept the Union Pacific post.
Paderewski's health falters delaying a Boston recital and postponing today’s Music Hall show. He performed at Smith College in Northampton and was slated for Hartford tonight. Ticket refunds available at the box office. early return to Europe ends future local recitals.
A fashionable audience heard Plunket Greene perform French German, Irish and Hungarian pieces at Chickering Hall. Rave reviews praised his refined tone, artistry and control. The program included Handel and Schumann pieces, encores for Irish songs, and a tasting of "Mid the Cornfield" by Francis Korboy.
Two alarms from Box 419 Charlestown near noon yesterday reported a fire in hay sheds on Rutherford avenue owned by the Boston and Maine railroad. The sheds and hay were ruined. Insurance was full and the loss is consigned to Hosmer Robinson & Co, C F and G W Eddy, Lord and Webster, and KR S Lombard. Total loss about ten thousand. New Home Sewing Machine, 160 Tremony.
Gossip on past and upcoming performances by Richs Opera Company and other Boston venues. Del Puente stars in Don Giovanni with a strong cast. upcoming shows include The Bohemian Girl Carmen Trovatore and A Temperance Town plus Oliver Twist at Grand Opera House. Miss Elsie Lombard denial noted. Stowaway dominates Bowdoin Square Theatre week.
Social calendar notices list events for Thursday April 27 in Roxbury Dorchester and Arlington. Miss Mabel Stetson Caverly wed Harwood Barry at Universalist Church with reception on Lyndhurst street Dorchester. Edith Stevens and Frank T Partridge wed at 455 Beacon Street with reception 8 to 10. Mrs J B Simonds and William H Baldwin host reception at 83 Mt Vernon Street. A Lawn Tennis Association dance at Town Hall Arlington. Amateur circus noted.
Mrs Mary H Hunt of Boston attends the May day opening of the women's building at the World’s Fair and will exhibit in the educational branch of Professor Peabody’s liberal arts department. The first senior recital of the School of Expression at 151 Beacon Street features pretty girls. Rumors place the dethroned Queen of Hawaii considering Mormonism. Kentucky leads Southern states in women school commissioners. The diamond coronet comb once worn by Madame De Montespan, given by Louis XIV to her, ends up with Mrs William Waldorf Astor. Mrs Astor collects historic jewels. Debates over women politicians persist after clashes between Mrs Margaret Hoey and Mrs Mary Frost Ormsby. Mrs Humphrey Ward may lend the original manuscript of Robert Elsmere for exhibition.
Mrs Susan Gale Cook secretary of the Board of Lady Managers has invited Grover Cleveland to the opening exercises of the women s building on May 1. Women nationwide prepare a notable ceremony with music and high level oratory expected.
The Boston stage scene features De Mille's Lost Paradise at Borgen Square Theatre, Dion Boucicault's Led Astray at Globe, and Edgerly in 1492 at Globe. The Hollis Street hosts Aristocracy for three weeks, Tremont showcases The Professor's Love Story with Willard, and Mme Duse ends her city visit with Cavalleria Rusticana and Camille.
A brief sketch of Kate Jordan, a young Irish author about twenty four or twenty five, born in Dublin, noted for prolific output and strong feminine voice. Described as striking in appearance with gray eyes and dark Ashes hair, she is portrayed as a captivating writer who embodies a woman’s perspective.
A reader thanks the Post for facilitating an interview with its lawyers about a matter affecting the widow and fatherless. The letter praises the newspaper's outreach, stating the counsel's advice keeps the public in touch and incurs no cost to the writer. The signature appears as Nadie oe OREADER.
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