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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1893

Page

4

Public Notices and Postal Information Record

The text lists publication details for a newspaper item with classification as Vol CXXIL issue 206, notes second class matter, and instructs that money sent is at the sender's risk. It specifies checks and money orders payable to the Post Publishing Company at Boston office, and provides a New York agent address and name A Frank Richardson at the Tribune Building.

Post Publishing Company Boston Washington Street New York A. Frank Richardson Tribune Building

Bond scheme disapproved by Secretary Carlisle blocks Senate report

Secretary Carlisle signals disapproval of the interconvertible bond plan and it will not be reported to the Senate from the banking and currency committee. The move clears the way for the silver repeal bill as the priority, with other financial policy debates deferred until repeal is resolved.

Carlisle Senate Committee On Banking and Currency

Campaigns heat up as delegates swarm across Massachusetts

Republican nominating candidates run campaigns on a business basis as messengers decorate the state. Drummers for delegates fan out from Lowell to Worcester and beyond. BOS, Springfield, and Western Massachusetts report a flurry of runners while leaders Hart and others face the scramble.

Greenhalge Lowell Palmer Middlesex Worcester Boston Hart Springfield Massachusetts Mr. Whiting Mr. Walcott

Senate Seeks Immediate End to Republican Silver Bill

The Senate must finish repeal of the free silver bill swiftly after emphatic House votes. No compromise or delay will be tolerated as the people reject Democratic vows of past obligations. The sole duty is to complete the House’s work quickly, without interference.

Senate House Democratic House

Russell Leads Aggressive Democratic Campaign Strategy

With John E. Russell as the Democratic candidate the campaign will be aggressive. Democratic Congressmen will be free to act and will do so. Josiah Quincy leads headquarters with a focus on hard fighting along every line, supported by George Fred Williams and Mayor Matthews. The Republicans lack a candidate and clear principles, while the Democrats prepare a vigorous, unified push as the campaign begins.

John E. Russell Mr. Carroll George Fred Williams Matthews Josiah Quincy Russell

Storm rumor on Vigilant yacht fades as tests near

Rumor spread on bulletin boards claimed Vigilant ran aground in a hurricane but was quickly denied once telegraph service resumed. As cup contenders prepare for the upcoming test, concerns rise over Vigilant Jubilee Colonia Pilgrim’s condition and whether general Paine or Herreshoff centerboard will win, with Vigilant noted for sailing beyond race limits.

Colonia General Paine Herreshoff

Yacht Length and Cup Defender Choice Under Fair Conditions

The text argues that extending the yacht to the required length will impact power and make judging difficult. It asserts sailors want a clear choice of the cup defender, made under conditions that prove the boat’s superiority. This time the contest is expected to be serious.

The Brightening Skies After the Hurricane

The article notes a nationwide economic revival as factories in textiles, iron and steel, potteries, paper mills, and tin plate resume work. Trade revives with renewed orders and fall activity, ending the summer stagnation. Confidence returns and the nation’s prosperity dawns.

New England Pennsylvania West

No. 2 West India hurricane wrecks Boston yachts

The second West India hurricane surpasses its predecessor causing widespread damage. Boston largely escapes the worst but loses a large fleet of small yachts from Marine Park as they drifted from anchors and moorings, wrecking on Dorchester Bay shores and park piers. This marks an exceptional season of elemental wreck.

West India Boston Marine Park Dorchester Bay Park Pier

Editing of Gas Hearing Provokes Mayor's Critique

Mayor Matthews denounces the official gas investigation hearing report as edited to protect the gas trust. He argues partisan edits affected both sides and will mislead future historians seeking Commonwealth stamped records.

Matthews Gas Trust Commonwealth

Observant Citizen Recalls Adlai Buffalo and Boston News

A humorous San Francisco buffalo tale about Adlai Stevenson evolves into Adelaide. Albany sister of ex-President Arthur hosts in Boston, while Dr Hale cites health and longevity views. George W. Penniman tours for lectures. Hulda B. Loud runs a Rockland paper and debates. Colonel Adams sprains ankle fleeing a storm.

San Francisco Stevenson Adlai Prairies Adelaide Regina Arthur Daw Albany N. Y Chester A. Arthur Henry A. Strong Cohoes Boston

Dorchester Fruit Trees Farewell Before Teutonic Voyage

Passengers from Boston sail today on the White Star steamer Teutonic to Liverpool including Mr. G. H. Breed, Mr. Otis Baker, Mrs. Baker, Mr. P. C. Ambler and Miss J. A. Cormack. Children in Dorchester and Roxbury removed two or three pears or apples from trees, leaving bulging pockets and torn garments in the crowd.

Dorchester Roxbury G. H. Breed Otis Baker Mrs. Baker P. C. Ambler J. A. Cormack Boston Liverpool

Do You Ever Have Any Rats On Your Boat Mr Jiggs

A collage of humorous exchanges from various sources recounting oddities and quips about boats, fairs, tailoring, priests, travel scenes, and a playful verse about a poet guitarist. The snippets depict social humor and local color with named characters and setting cues.

Jiggs

Sick Baby Service and Fund Status Report

Boston Post shows the Sick Baby Service with $100.00 previously acknowledged, total funds at $4 78.84, and $8378.84 total acknowledged. The post doctor’s report lists calls and cases treated by Dr. C. D. BE Ball ORIN et al, totaling 939 cases treated through August 29.

Boston Post

Governor Russell Endorses John E. Russell for Governor

Governor Russell states John E. Russell has consented to be the Democratic candidate if the state convention wishes it. He praises Russell as an earnest loyal Democrat with national leadership, predicting strong cross party support and creditable service as governor for the commonwealth.

John E. Russell Russell Massachusetts Democratic Party Commonwealth

G. O. P. Scramble Grows in State Races

The Springfield Republican notes a boom in Republican aspirants for the state ticket. Boston mayors figures show Hart as a popular label with several drummers in the field. Worcester and Northampton sources report multiple Hart backers visiting offices in a single week.

Springfield Massachusetts Hart Boston Worcester Northampton

Boston Post to Launch Sunday Edition on Sept 10

Fitchburg Evening Mail notes the Boston Post has risen in popularity by serving the people and backing major issues. It announces plans to begin a Sunday edition on September 10, sparking interest and curiosity about the new format.

THE People Fitchburg Evening Mail Boston Post Post

They settled the nomination in Hyde Park Times

The Boston Post trails rivals in enterprise coverage as interviews with Matthews Quincy and Russell provide notable insight and clarity on the political atmosphere.

Hyde Park Times Boston Post Enterprise Messrs Matthews Quincy Russell

News Headquarters Boosts Political News Coverage

The Boston Post provides bright and interesting political news to the public, matching reader interest and demand from The News Headquarters in the Bunker Hill Times era.

Bunker Hill Times The Boston Post

Starving Marlboro youth seeks work in stern Boston tale

Alfred Teabo, a Marlboro High School alumnus, wandered three days without food from South Framingham to Boston seeking work. He slept in an open field, collapsed on a Boston street, and was admitted to City Hospital after a 105 degree fever. He hopes to find farm or other labor and credits a secret dollar gift with saving him.

Boston New England Alfred Teabo Post City Hospital Teabo Marlboro High School Warren Hastings Marlboro California South Framingham Northampton Street Washington Street

Pleasant Voyage Ends in Almshouse Return

Edward Murphy a 24 year old Cork immigrant arrived on Scythia and breezed past immigration inspectors with praise for his strength. Facing work scarcity he visited Inspector Colcord on Tuesday and was sent to the almshouse for a few days before attempting to sail back. His hoped reunion with an uncle on the dock failed as the relative had died nearly two years earlier.

Mandy Spain Eulalie Rue Moundbuilders Scrub Oak Hill Slabbs Washington Star Edward Murphy Cork Ireland Scythia Gaunlet Colcord Murphy

Quarantine Eased for Cuban Voyages and Plant Steamship Service

After three months of restrictions, Cuba is now free of quarantine as of the 2nd inst. The Plant steamship line berthed at Port Tampa on the 25th inst. with Havara detainees aboard. Daily through trains link Port Tampa with New York, and Boston lines will sell through tickets, ending passenger restrictions.

Plant Steamship Line Port Tampa Havara New York Boston

The Chicago Girl Explodes Stereotypes of Women in Chicago

A Chicago paper defends the independent Chicago girl against prevailing stereotypes. It lauds her outdoor life discipline and self reliance, noting she walks, prays, and travels alone without chaperones, contrasting her with other cities and defending her modern, natural spirit.

Chicago Boston New York Philadelphia Pencil The Platform Holden Holdenville Windy City

Wonderful Mrs Palmer Sustains Chicago Fair Cheer

The board of lady managers at Chicago endures nervous strain from endless sessions and social duties. Mrs Potter Palmer rarely leaves the city, driving eleven miles to the fair daily, her calm temperament and impeccable attire praised amid parliamentary riots and panics.

Chicago

Cynthia's Complexion Dialog Sparks Moonlight Banter

In a playful exchange a mother and daughter discuss lunar light. Harriet jokes about a woman in the moon and tanning, while Mamma explains the sun shines on the moon and the moon reflects its light. The lighthearted dialogue centers on complexion and gendered observations.

Mamma Harriet H Arriet

Hardware Dealers Plan Early Labor Day Closure

Hardware men of Boston have agreed to close all places of business at 1 o'clock Saturday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. The list includes M. C. Warren & Co., Burditt & Williams, Frye Phipps & Co., H. M. Darling & Co., Bolles & Wilde, Goodnow & Wightman, A. J. Wilkinson & Co., L. W. Ferdinand & Co., J. B. Hunter & Co., Anthony S. Morse, Woodrough Mansfield & Co., Lawrence R. Small,William A. Noble & Sons, James W. Vinal & Co., Bigelow & Dowse, Chandler & Barber, A. M. Gardner Hardware Co., Brooks Baldwin & Robbins, Chandler & Farquhar, A. D. Gill, Bliss Bros., C. E. Chamberlain, Eldridge Winnek & Irving, W. B. Cutter, Allen & Lotts.

Boston M. C. Warren & Co Burditt & Williams Frye, Phipps & Co H. M. Darling & Co Bolles & Wilde Goodnow & Wightman A. J. Wilkinson & Co L. W. Ferdinand & Co J. B. Hunter & Co Anthony S. Morse Woodrough Mansfield & Co Lawrence R. Small William A. Noble & Sons James W. Vinal & Co Bigelow & Dowse Chandler & Barber A. M. Gardner Hardware Company Brooks, Baldwin & Robbins Chandler & Farquhar A. D. Gill Bliss Bros C. E. Chamberlain Eldridge Winnek & Irving W. B. Cutter Allen & Lotts

Excursion in Boston Harbor Postponed to Aug 31

The Clifford trip for Ward 16 children, organized by Councilman James Keenan, has been postponed to Thursday, Aug. 31. The boat will depart Commercial wharf, 95 Atlantic avenue, at 1 p m with music and refreshments provided.

Boston Harbor Clifford Ward 16 James Keenan Commercial Wharf Atlantic Avenue

Descriptive Fashion Fragments From Historical Garments

A fragmented description notes a right side costume in rich black satin with coral plastron and jet passomonterio trim at sleeves and skirt hem. A left house dress in fawn bengaline features bolero style with pink and green velvet, drop fringe, and other ornate details, though some terms are garbled.

Globe Tonight Presents New Character and Park Appearances

Lawrence Hanley stars at the Globe with a new character as Lole Fuller comes to the Park for the last week of Mme Favart. Annie Carter, Boston favorite, recounts an eventful encounter with persistent would be admirers at the Palace Theatre. Africa at the Boston Theatre and The Black Crook next week promise grand entertainment.

Lawrence Hanley the Globe Tonight Lole Fuller Mme. Favart Annie Carter Boston Palace Theatre Miss Carter Africa Globe Theatre Mr. Hanley Hamlet Crabtree Loie Fuller The Park Theatre New York Uncle Celestin Boston Theatre Online Hall Opera Company Tremont Theatre Hoyt Chinatown

Sixth Regiment Reunion at Acton Centre Memorial Hall

Members of Company BI and Company E of the Sixth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers will gather at Memorial Hall Acton Centre on September 4 1893 at 9 am for a grand reunion and camp fire.

Massachusetts Volunteers Sixth Regiment Memorial Hall Acton Centre

Obituary notices from Greater Boston area dated Aug 27–Aug 28

Obituaries list multiple local deaths with ages and burial or funeral details. Notable entries include Alonzo S. Fiske of Weston aged 74 years 11 months 23 days, Dennis Courtney of South Boston at 79 4, John J. Gorman son of Peter and Mary 24, Martin Hook 66, Mrs J J McCarthy of Charlestown, Jeremiah C. Millerick 75, Augustus Motto, Frank O Poor 45, David B Watson, Samuel Josiah Woodward 63, Margaret Wilkinson 21, Leander Willey 74, Leander Willey 74 and 10 monk's 28 in Charlestown. funeral from First Parish Church Weston on Wednesday at 2:30 pm.

Fiskh Alonzo S. Fiske Weston Mass First Courtney South Boston Dennis Courtney Gorman Roxbury John J Peter and Mary Gorman Hook Martin Hook McCarthy Natick J. J. McCarthy Charlestown Millerick Jeremiah C. Millerick Motto Augustus Mary Motto Frank O Eben Peabody Watson David Woodward Cambridge Samuel Josiah Woodward Wilkinson Margaret Wilkinson Willey Leander Willey Monk

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