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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1894
Page
4
Several mills in the region resume operations today, with four factories in Lowell opening their doors. The revival follows a tariff boost and a week of shrinking bank reserves alongside rising loans, signaling broader business activity as production restarts.
The state Democratic committee endorses Hon. John W. Corcoran as chief for the coming campaign. Corcoran, known and trusted by Massachusetts Democrats, fought alongside William E. Russell and is described as brave and decisive. The call for him to take over was unanimous and enthusiastic, with expectations of strong support and a vigorous fall campaign.
Ex Speaker Reed urges obstruction to keep the country from advancing beyond McKinleyism as the tariff bill takes effect tomorrow. He warns the nation is already on the upgrade toward untrammeled industry and will outrun his remedy before the Republican nomination is decided.
The speaker defends the 1890 Sugar Trust surrender claiming only three or four refineries stood outside. Critics call it ridiculous and say protection enabled the trust to dominate and amass 30 million from the people. McKinleyism created the modern power wielding the Senate.
The Hon. Tom Reed’s Saturday address at Old Orchard is a weak opening gun with minimal impact. Democrats, who respect him as a worthy adversary, feel disappointment while Republicans see no clear hope or satisfaction in the speaker’s remarks about the party’s future.
The piece questions Mr. Reed's strength and policy, arguing he lacks the vigorous partisan edge that once defined him. It asks whether the shadow of the Republican presidential nomination contest is diminishing his impact and claims he does not fully represent the Republican or his own Reed faction.
The piece contrasts Republican governors across New England blaming Democrats for hard times, with critic Crapo asserting better days ahead. It also highlights local Civic stories: W W Marsh funding Labor Day for Neponset union, East Boston ferries dusting crews, and a Quiet summer for Engine 28 in Jamaica Plain.
The writer condemns Nicaragua for arresting American citizens and consular representatives in Bluefields. The piece calls the actions high-handed and unjustifiable, urges calm strength from the United States, and predicts government backing for naval and consular actions.
Nugene Field recounts childhood rivals turned comrades as Abe Lincoln's war looms. Jim and I share unspoken enmity until the draft calls. In Tennessee the fight begins, yet on the eve of battle we shake hands and admit our mutual opinion of each other. Jim dies in combat, but the narrator finds peace in their final pledge to stand as allies.
A column notes Billy Denning’s tan and charm while lampooning city life and fashion. It recalls a liver spill on Tremont Street, praises West End dandies, and highlights Judge John Corcoran’s family, Harvard links, and young Corcoran as a budding left handed batter. It mentions two Harvard men Eyeing General Court seats, Jimmy Gallivan and Charley Slattery.
A social column surveys longevity lore in the Craig y Nos region linked to Mme Patti and other prominent figures. It notes whistling aiding digestion, Miss Page at Prospect Park Hotel, Miss Marlborough at Saratoga, and the Gladstones celebrating their 55th anniversary, with reflections on Mary Anderson, the Russian imperial family, and Helen Blackburn’s suffrage work. The piece also humorously portrays a Countess Wachtmeister tale of soap wrapped love letters and the romantic future of letters.
A collection of wry quips from early 20th century papers. The Philadelphia Ledger cites Bernhardt on desire and life extension. The Detroit Free Press, Philadelphia Record, and Chicago Tribune carry humorous exchanges about value, housing, and church manners.
The Post claims the largest circulation among morning papers in Boston, asserting superior reach for advertisements and notices.
James Hetzel of Alleghany City argues in favor of bloomer costumes for women cyclists, contending attire should not limit healthful exercise. He criticizes older critics and urges women to ride, wear bloomers if they wish, and remain defiant of fashion constraints.
Boston theatre page notes the Lyceum, revamped and led by R H Mohr, will open as a high class vaudeville house with top attractions. John E Ransone’s company headlines the opening bill at the Lyceum, backed by Edwina Hines Remington the American Four Mule Lalo and others. Also on the bill at the Columbia is Young America with the Byrne brothers.
Saturday evening's program promises merit and popularity with Eleanor Carey leading as Mrs Shirley alongside strong performances by Miss Carey, noted Boston favorite. The Derby Mascot, first Boston showing, features expert actors and thoroughbred horses in a vivid melodrama, praised in New York. Eight Bells will debut at Joe Jefferson with a spry, hearty Joe. Castle Square Theatre manager Rose returns after illness as the new house nears completion. Gilbert stars in Jane at Bowdoin Square. Grand Museum to offer Brave Woman and a long list of specialties.
Readers debate whether women bicyclists should wear modest attire with knee pants and loose shirts. Letters urge practical, comfortable costumes for safety and decency, arguing prudishness harms progress and stressing moderation and public discussion.
Post readers are invited to discuss public standards of ladies bicycling in a letter to the Discussion Editor. In Watertown Aug 26 Thomas Slamin and his wife challenge last Thursday’s Post story In Tragic Color as untrue, asserting no foundation for the article and urging a correction if needed.
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