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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1893
Page
4
The race for the Goelet cups yesterday offered little for spectators or for assessing the four big yachts. It failed to reveal comparative merits and left judgment ahead of next month’s trial races as guesswork.
The piece notes sunspots alongside financial jitters, but emphasizes the sun rises daily and remains hot, suggesting ongoing resilience. It contrasts natural cycles with economic nerves while affirming enduring daytime brightness.
Lawrence T. Neal, Democratic nominee for Ohio governor, drives tariff issue before voters. Neal authored the tariff plank in the 18 2 Democratic platform. McKinley authored the monopolists tariff denounced by the platform. The platform also calls for immediate unconditional repeal of the pig silver act.
A bold statement extols the American public for staging a vast fair, importing fastest horses, building swift yachts, and raising large crops, while questioning where the fear or scare fits into this grand effort.
A New York Tribune writer serving both sides in politics is named as the same figure who denounces the Cobden Club and its American allies. The piece notes his shifting portrayals of Gladstone and Home Rule supporters versus British industrial triumphs over Americans, implying a conflict between Irish Home Rule sympathy and McKinley era policies.
A political stance argues that business vitality hinges on a sound currency provided by Congress, with the people required to follow and build momentum. The statement emphasizes legislative action as the foundation for economic health and societal progress.
Philadelphia Republican Thomas Dolan denounces tariff scare tactics as unfounded. He argues Democrats will claim any future prosperity, urging Republicans to wait for Congress to enact currency regulation. Dolan warns that business mood and prosperity depend on policy, not fear.
With twenty millions in gold moving, and ninety millions in currency about to be issued by banks, the article ponders where hoarders will hide their wealth. It analyzes the strain on storage and possible safe places for stowing away illiquid riches in a period of monetary expansion.
The piece praises Massachusetts figures Gillett Morse Randall and Walker for breaking with party leadership to back Democratic support for repealing the silver act. It argues the issue transcends party politics due to its ties to business interests and national economic policy.
The passage notes yesterday's House votes showing Reed allies and most Republicans aligned with Populists pushing free coinage of 60 cent dollars. It criticizes pig silver as a business needing special legislation to survive.
The nation sees vast gold influx from Europe and France, strong bank deposits, and a rising stock market. The public panics are waning as confidence returns, with hoards unlocking and people using money for growth. Congress will address currency on solid ground.
The remark claims funds are not missing but retained locally and depleting as expenditures rise daily. It frames money as present yet swiftly flowing away, implying growing financial strain or misalignment between assets and outlays. No specific people or organizations are named.
The House plans a vote two weeks after next Monday on the unconditional repeal of the Sherman act. Debate opened yesterday over proposed amendments favoring free coinage but main issue remains the repeal. Lawmakers aim to decide within three weeks from Congress’s assembly, prioritizing removing the silver constraint.
The Hon. davidhallrice announces he cannot return to the Executive Council due to extensive litigation. He declines re-election, asserts a better man should be chosen, and notes his own recklessness as a yearling council member. He will be missed and remains pleased with the council’s service.
The Post extends a midsummer children's treat by hosting a three day telescope event on the Common starting Monday to view Sun spots, believed to influence heat and other effects. Coupons remain valid on a later fair day if weather is cloudy.
SIGE BABY SERVICE shows the status of the fund with prior acknowledgments totaling 369.49 and current receipts of 477.74. The Boston Post notes calls by Dr. C D E Ball on Aug 9 10 11 totaling 1 548 across days, with 488 cases treated Aug 9 and 11 1584 overall through Aug 11.
A Boston area column records greeting to Rev. Father Cummings and his assistant in West Roxbury, while noting Obesrvant Citizen’s support. It also tracks Mary Farley Sanborn’s new romance and historic curios about Samuel Currier, Bjornson Ibsen family ties, and Dudley descendants in Boston.
A collage of witty exchanges and cartoons from Vogue Drake's Magazine and Somerville Journal. Jokes cover romantic miscommunications, nautical and railroad gaffes, and light social satire. Characters include a doctor patient exchange and a ministerial lecturer, all in period voice.
A Boston breakfast encounter tests Bronson Alcott's trust in human nature. A stranger asks for a loan of five dollars, Alcott gives ten, and the man later returns to repay principal, seeking interest. Months later the tale reveals the visitor was a notorious confidence man, surprised by Alcott's misplaced faith.
Redding Calif August 11 authorities report cashier Fred Grotenfend was connected to a case under investigation with limited readable details from the fragmented wire service text. No further specifics could be confirmed from the remaining readable lines.
The new torpedo boat Ericsson, inland built on the Mississippi at Dubuque Iowa, aims for 23 to 25 knot speeds and features stern and upper deck turntable torpedo tubes. It follows the Cushing as the second U S Navy torpedo boat and is designed to outpace prior craft with more power and length.
Pastor George C. Lorimer outlined near total reconstruction of Tremont Temple on Bromfield Street. The plan envisions a seven to eight story iron stone and steel building with a banquet hall and classrooms, fireproof safety, and ventilation for fifty cubic feet per minute per person, with transfer of trust property to the church and swift work starting by late September. The pastor also praised the Public Garden swan boats project as a noble, healthful public benefaction.
In North Conway New Hampshire on August 11 Hugh Higgins and Archie Gordon narrowly escaped a fatal accident when their carriage overturned on a sharp curve. The horse was killed instantly and Gordon lay insensible for hours, likely with internal injuries. Both men, employed at the Cape Ann quarries, Conway Corner, were intoxicated. The horse belonged to the Powasacutee quarry.
Thousands of children enjoyed the Post Swan Boat outing in the Public Garden with nearly ten thousand riders over five days. The crowds praised Mr Lonergan's management as 1748 coupons were redeemed yesterday and no accidents occurred.
Machias Maine August 11 Captain Train and U S S Machias officers were saluted at 1 p m bands played flags fluttered and a large crowd gathered. At 2 p m about 300 met in the Congregational vestry where Hon Harrison Hume of Boston acted as president and toastmaster. Governor Cleaves praised Maine’s development and history. Captain Train spoke on the navy’s progress from colonial times to today. John F Lynch answered for Machias and Hume traced naval history from 1776 to 1815 and later. A banquet followed with Cheney s Orchestra Boston the event drew attendees from Bangor Calais Eastport Lubec Ellsworth Cherryfield and beyond.
An official Vienna report says Austria faces a cholera surge beyond 1892 levels with navvies on Galicia frontier railway work struck by the disease. Czernawoda reports seven cases and two deaths, while Bucharest notes 36 new cases and four deaths in Brahilov and 61 cases with 10 deaths in Solina. Naples reports three deaths in the last twenty four hours.
An August 11 earthquake struck the Italian Adriatic coast with the strongest impact in the southern region and the province area, prompting fears of heavy casualties and widespread damage as officials assess the devastation.
The mayor remains under care at Cit Hospital with doctors hopeful for a Monday departure. He has shown marked progress and continues to work, impressing staff with his energy and anticipated future achievements beyond his Boston mayoral duties.
The conference of the finance ministers of the German Empire has concluded its labors to devise tax measures to raise funds for increased expenditures necessitated by thawing conditions and economic needs.
In a New York interview Father Connolly, Archbishop Corrigan's private secretary, says the Pope has no plan to interview Corrigan or move him to Rome. He denies reports of Archbishop Ireland joining the New York hierarchy, notes Corrigan would welcome a coadjutor if the Pope desires, and confirms McGlynn’s reinstatement pleased the archbishop. Burtsel remains at his parish. Satolli gave no guidance. Relations with Satolli are harmonious and the Vatican is satisfied with Corrigan’s leadership.
Special Officer Whitman returned from New York with John J. Lynn 21 of 38 Cove street in custody on an indictment warrant for assault with a knife on Edward D. Calef of 249 Shawmut avenue. The stabbing occurred at Beach street and Harrison avenue at 2 30 am July 2. Calef treated at Station 4 then City Hospital. Lynn fled to New York but was arrested and brought back by gubernatorial requisition. He faces Municipal Court arraignment this morning.
A ten pound stone from a blast on Gayward street yesterday afternoon shattered a window at Mr. Reed’s house. The stone narrowly avoided hitting the Reed couple’s daughter, causing considerable damage to the dwelling.
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