The Post Refuses to Take Pay for News From West End
Boston Post declares no muzzle on press after West End Street Railway offers 100 per column for publishing Whitney speeches and related material. The confrontation includes affidavits from Bryant and Spaulding, details of prior talks, and a call for public conscience against corporate news influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Railway Company
Boston Post
Bryant
H. M. Whitney
West End Street Railway Company
Boston Papers
George A. Spaulding
Whitney
Boston
Spaulding
Mr. Whitney
Rapid Transit Commission
Post
Herald
F. Tudor, Jr
Post Building
Tudor
the Post
New York
R. W. Bryant
Suffolk
Bb. LebatTon Brat
Post Publishing Company
Mass
Crisp Wins House Speakership After Long Ballot Fight
The story chronicles Charles Crisp's nomination by the Democratic Party for Speaker of the House after a 30-ballot contest radiating across factions led by McMillin Springer and Mills. It details key shifts, defections, Springer’s pivotal support, Crisp’s victory on the final ballot, and postvote celebrations plus background on Crisp’s career from Confederate service to judge and congressman.
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Washington
Crisp
House of Representatives
Springer
Georgia
McMillin
Congressman O'Neil
Massachusetts
Mills
Hatch
Stevens
Cable
Ilinois
Newberry
Illinois
Texas
Arsney
Missouri
Mr. Shively
Indiana
Messrs
Mr. Mills
Shively and
Stout
Michigan
Messrs. Cobb and Dearmand
Mr. Hatch
Mr. Catchings
Mr. Crisp
Byrnes
Wilson
McClelland
Friends
Duborow
Messrs. Springer An McMillin
Mr. Springer
Congressman Johnson
C. R. Jones
St. Louis Republic
Speinger
Ot Crisp
Messrs. Babbitt and Miller
Wisconsin
Capehart
Stahlnecker
Babbitt
Mr. McMillin
Busey
Steward
Kribbs
Pennsylvania
Holman
Messrs. Snow
Bryan
Nebraska
Martin and Patten
J. D. Brown
Democratic Party
Kerr
Yoder
Ohio
Murphy
Iowa
Lurner
New York
Doorkkeeper
Fields
Virginia
Colt
Connecticut
Dalton
Wright
North Carolina
Barney
McClammy
Milburn
Charles Frederick Crisp
Sheffield
England
Savannah
Macon
Tenth Virginia Infantry
Fort Delaware
Maville
Schley County
Americus
Ellaville
Southwestern Judicial District
Atlanta
Superior Court
General Assembly
Peter QO. Gibson
Commerce
Salvation Oil praised as perfect pain cure by druggists
Druggists call Salvation Oil a perfect success for pain relief. The claim appears in a period advertisement touting the oil as a reliable remedy for aches and pains.
Opening of Fifty-Second Congress Crowds Senate Chamber
The Senate gathered for the Fifty-second Congress as Vice President spoke the opening prayer and welcomed members. Credentials were read for Reagan’s replacement, Yearst’s death, and other vacancies. Contested Florida seats, Brice’s eligibility, and the swearing in of Price Chilton Dubois Felton Gallinger proceeded, with divisions on certain rulings and a plan to inform the President that both houses were ready to meet.
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J. G. Gutler
Senate
Reagan
Texas
Chilton
Felton
California
Yearst
Edmunds
Vermont
Proctor
Call
Davidson
Florida
Call-Davidson
Brice
Ohio
Sherman
Mr. Sherman
Price
Kenna
Mr. Chilton
Mr. Dubois
Idaho
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Hear
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Hale
Dubois
Hill
New York
House
United States
Congress
Messrs
Harris
Hoar
Salvation Oil Ad Promises Pain Relief at Quarter Price
An old newspaper ad urges readers to waste no money and buy Salvation Oil to kill all pain, advertising a price of 25 cents per bottle. The copy emphasizes quick relief and a frugal purchase.
Transit plan argued before commission with elevated system
In a hearing before the Rapid Transit Commission, Mr. Clarke of the West End Street Railway explained maps for a plan to relieve congestion. Mr. Whitney contended the speech circulated as legitimate news and noted the company favored both elevated and underground routes, with a tunnel once considered but sent to the second page for continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Whitney
West End Street Railway Company
Poston
Rapid Transit Commission
Clarke
Jl. M. Whitney
Commission
Gane
Boston
Post
Whitney
West End
Remarkable Cabinet Desk Offer for 17 Dollars in 1891
In 1891 Boston offers cabinet desks priced at 17 dollars, a fraction of the estimated 25 dollar manufacture cost. Red Oak with brass mountings, full width shelves, beveled mirror, floral side carvings, and a spacious interior with drawers, racks, shelves, and pigeon holes. Order within two weeks and include stamps for postage on the catalogue.
Court Honors for Dom Pedro Ordered by Queen Victoria
Lonxpon December 7 Queen Victoria issued mourning orders for the late Emperor Dom Pedro of Brazil. The Gazette specifies court dress and mourning changes, treating Pedro as reigning sovereign. Ladies to wear black with accessories, gentlemen in black court dress. mourning shifts on December 12 and ends on December 19.
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Dom Pedro
Queen Victoria
Weather Forecast for New England Ahead of Tuesday
The Weather Indications from Washington forecast fair weather for New England, with local snow in northern Maine and Vermont, followed by a colder air mass and a moderate cold wave. Expect fair skies and slight warming Wednesday with west winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
Maine
Vermont
Doctor George E May requests Ayer's Substitute for Coffee
The Boston resident physician at Masschuitts Hammorabie Hospital in East Concords writes on November 11, 1891 asking gents to send twelve packages of Ayer's Substitute for Coffee after a thorough test. The note ends with a prompt to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. May
M.D
Mass.chuitts
Mining Calamity in Russia Reports Mass Coal Disaster
Gr. PerenssuRG dispatches from Nifxa in Russian Poland describe a catastrophic explosion of fire damp in a local colliery. About 180 workers are reported dead with many more injured or missing. Rescue efforts and casualty tallies are underway as officials confirm the disaster and its high toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gr. Perenssurg
Nifxa
Russian
Poland
Mellin’s Food Aide Brings Laughter To Ailing Friend
A brief note describes giving Mellin’s Food to a sick friend who finds comfort and amusement in the gesture. The scene emphasizes care and lighthearted moments amid illness.
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Mill Street
Edmund Reardon
H. Monks
J. H. Goodspeed
U. S
Hl. M Whitney
Mile Street
Justice of the Peace
Lerceron Beal
West End Company
Him
Fifty-second Congress
Harrison
Wood
Hudson, Mass
Oliver Street
Lung Kubo
A. B. Wilbur
District Court of the
District of Massachusetts
Wilbor
Wilbur
A. &. Weishkor
Bmass
Bigelow
Kennard
Ladye
BBC
Washington Street
Bohemian Beer
Continental Brewery
Telephone
Roxbury
Catalogu Ncoryelkilmer Desk CO
Cause Way ST
Joseph Gahm
Jos. Schiltz
Milwaukee
Arnold & CO
Ogdensburg
Rees
Canada
Purchase Street
St, Nicholas Hotel
Province Street
City Mall
School Street
Kilduff
Willey
Keeler
Adams Square
Pamenans Madeyene
Eseny
Sa Gloves
Advertiser
Journal News
Llyyg
Pavia’s Furniture
Ganal
Iaditeszene
Russia
Mellin
Sik
R. Hollings & CO
Insurance
EEF E Ins. CO
J. T. Phelps
State Agt
Dev
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