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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1894
Page
4
The passage proclaims that after McKinleyism, American industry gains capacity to dominate world markets. It acknowledges local disturbances in Fall River and New Bedford as temporary, asserts burdens on industry are removed, and predicts rapid national economic renewal with renewed optimism and courage.
The text argues that political pessimism fades as the tariff bill awaits signing and confidence returns. It cites a gold outflow abating, merchants stocking up, factories restarting, and consumers buying new goods, portraying a hopeful, forward course for the economy and economy-driven optimism.
The article argues President Cleveland will sign the tariff bill within ten days on grounds beyond party politics. It asserts his courage to act for the country’s best interests, noting the bill’s passage would lift business confidence and prosperity while veto would dampen trade and industry. It emphasizes Cleveland’s awareness of national economic effects.
Amid celebration of anticipated free trade from Cleveland the West voices doubt. McKinley and Harrison align on protecting tariff once more while McKinleyism may fade. Congress fails yet sinks the tariff issue for current politics. Cram Company head warns of pettifogging tariff politics.
The passage criticizes excessive emphasis on producing panics and wage cuts, favoritism to monopolists, and misrepresentation of facts. It argues the Wilson bill is not true free trade, leaving most protections in place, removing only the surplus tariff. It predicts future economic battles between home manufacturers, with better times under the new tariff ending McKinleyism.
The author urges manufacturers to delay wage cuts as business improves under new tariff policy. Reducing wages hurts demand and risks broader townwide economic trouble. Political motives are condemned, warning that wage cuts would be criminal and counterproductive while the tariff strengthens the economy.
The Vigilant loses centre board off the Needles and faces harsh claims that damage was intentional to withdraw from the race. The piece condemns alleged British tactics such as blanketing and jockeying, criticizing Lord Wolverton's prize withdrawal and contrasting British conduct with American sportsmanship.
A widow and her son walked eleven miles to see a circus parade, ignoring charity and finding joy in the event. A Boston trip yielded a tale of a plain bag's odd contents. East Boston locals enjoy Little Sunapee Lake breezes with anglers, including John Green and others. Prominent visits recount New York Central rail history from James Budway, George Newell, and Chauncey Secor. A Framingham hotel contrast notes clerks and cigars, while streetcar safety sparks a conductor’s praise for George B. Jones of the Egleston square line, a popular candidate and well liked colleague.
N S Nesteroff, a Russian agriculture attache, visits Michigan to study sawmill methods and maple sugar likely for introduction to Russia after admiring Saginaw Valley mills. Three evangelists recount a mine revival in darkness near Scranton. Emir El Hachemi of Algeria, long blind, visits Paris seeking sight by operation and holds Legion of Honor. A Lewiston ex-police recalls a 1854 Dow era whiskey bottle case, influencing a drunk man to abstain. Henry D Lloyd of Chicago seeks Populist Congress seat, praised for sympathy with the poor and radical reform stance.
Coast defence cruiser Seamew is tied up at Granville for repairs after colliding with the British bark Annie Stafford off Dungenes. Seamew lost her mizzenmast dinghy and part of her bulwarks but the bark continued its voyage without reporting the damage.
Round trip tickets priced at 1.50 with limited availability. Advance sale starts tomorrow at 3 Old State House and Kneeland Street Station.
Boston lessees Mansfield and Magee unveil a left lobby bicycle repository at the Grand Opera House with free check, attendant care, and safe storage during performances. The feature aims to attract riders who attend after work, with three weekly matinees for women and children.
A compact collage of wry quips from various papers notes wordplay on life, love, and everyday oddities. Snippets reference births and twins, mosquitos, oysters, and a philosopher’s joke about a professor. The bits showcase era humor and editorial wit across multiple publications.
Passenger manifest shows 381 aboard the Pa Vonia with 69 in saloon, 82 in second cabin, and 230 in steerage. Names include E H Bailey H Bogigian Wyly Clark M E Cronan John Evans H Fisher Frank E Fitz M C Fitz M F Flatley D B Hill G H Ide M Jackson A E Johnson James Lavin J Lawrence T Leverett George E Lothrop J B Miller Morgan John Neary H G Nixon E Paige Carl Pilineer George W Van Sicklen Simon ton David Slade A B Smith Dexter Smith R E Speer Speer Julia Stark Thayer George Benn bits J Turner S W Webb A W West H White E Wilson Chartier I W Allaway and I H Pendergast among others.
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