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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1891
Page
4
Newspaper notice from the Boston Post archive shows the publication at 259 Washington Street. The fragment indicates a daily edition address and formal masthead style, reflecting typical 19th or early 20th century organization.
The Boston Journal calls Rexep the natural Republican leader while critics say the nomination ignores last year’s voters anger. Reed and McKinleyism are cited as elements of the electoral rebuke, with Rexep blamed for past defeats and potential party peril.
A Washington report claims the President will seek a Senate treaty with the Sandwich Islands establishing absolute free trade. If true it would confront Republican protectionist ideas, show the meaning of reciprocity, and suggest broader concessions to Canada and Mexico alongside Hawaii.
The piece discusses extending reciprocity ideas from Mr Blaine to Hawaii under President Harrison. It notes criticism from the President and Republican Congress of Blaine's original free trade scheme and warns that a Hawaii treaty may be opposed by the Senate yet would establish a guiding principle and credit Blaine.
The Boston Post refutes a $100 per column advertising offer from West End Street Railway President H M Whitney to publish reading matter tied to his speech before the Rapid Transit Commission. The Post insists on a free press, declines payment, and questions how other Boston papers handle similar payoffs. The piece calls for public judgment on press independence amid West End influence.
The passage notes regret that Mr Mi yts was not chosen as Speaker but praises the swift settlement on the session's first day. It implies that protracted contest would have caused discord and criticism, while opponents had anticipated prolonged struggle.
The author praises Mr Crise as Speaker despite some political reservation. He endorses tariff reform positions seen in Crise’s past remarks, urging reduction of tariffs to aid farmers and curb trusts. The piece asserts Democratic duty to enforce law and reform the House while urging Roosevelt to pursue enforcement against misdeeds.
Secretary Foster piles seven tons of silver daily into the treasury as mines flood in. With 15,000 tons stored plus weekly additions, fiscal authorities fear price effects and parity pressures. Civic groups urge repeal, while lawmakers consider action if needed. The issue risks eclipsing free coinage debates.
The piece argues against a tariff on imported cotton, stating raw material is finished product and not raw material for industry. It notes past tax burdens on coal, ore, and scrap, worsened wages and conditions in Fall River and Utica mills, and warns a cotton tax would strain New England industries.
The commission argues for stricter enforcement of existing campaign fund laws and curbs on government employees’ participation in caucuses. It faults the President for shielding violators, cites past cases in Washington and Baltimore, and notes Roosevelts and Wanamaker agents facing opposition while urging action.
A Boston editorial harshly criticizes the West End Street Railway for obstructing rapid transit. It argues plans for a tunnel under the Common merely seize surface franchises, with little relief for surface travel. The piece questions lobbying tactics and urges genuine public benefit over privilege grabs.
The source notes that American periodicals draw on a vast range of material and a growing demand for high thought and style. It highlights the Youth's Companion program as evidence of a broad field contributing to American readers' pleasure and calls the journal a credit to current literature.
Red and white roses symbolize contrasting fate in a lyric attributed to Thomas Carow. The white rose promises innocence and languish while the red reveals martyrdom and heartbreak, suggesting a shared fate if moods align. An interpretation of love, glory, and sorrow.
The Boston Post pushes ahead under new leadership and makes its mark in politics. The paper is clearly democratic in stance but described as clean in its conduct. Supporters wish success to its managers and publishers while noting mixed feelings about its politics.
Mr Foy Lee of Canton and Miss Martha A Comstock of Charlestown married yesterday at 3 pm in Chelsea. The ceremony drew 350 invitations and over 125 Chinese guests, with gifts and a tea custom partly observed. The lively reception ran into the evening as friends, relatives, and church figures attended this notable social event.
The Senate and House convened with adjournment until noon, the gallery crowded as Republicans and Democrats greeted each other amid floral desks. A Republican caucus elected Sherman chair and planned committee assignments while a Lohengrin operatic preview drew praise for Mme Hank and Mme Montariol before tonight’s Faust performance.
Washington December 7 1891 War Department announces resignation of Secretary Proctor who will leave office before Congress meets after being appointed Senator from Vermont. In a formal letter to President Harrison he cites kindness and confidence shown by the administration and expresses regret at leaving.
Executive Mansion Washington December 5 1891 Benjamin Harrison accepts Redfield Proctors resignation as Secretary of War to take effect that day. Harrison recalls a trusted relationship and notes Proctors public service continues in a higher field.
The opening Paderewski piano recital drew a full Music Hall audience, applauding the artist after a program including Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin and his own Cracovienne. Reports note his velvety touch, precise clarity, and fatigue after two hours of demanding performance, with a second recital scheduled featuring diverse composers and works.
The Minnie Hauk company presents Lohengrin at the Boston Theatre during the second week of its Italian opera engagement. Rostered performers and company lineup accompany the production while regional audiences anticipate the staging and musical execution.
The Apollo Club gave a concert at Music Hall last evening repeating its programme from the prior week. The hall was fairly packed with friends of the club, allowing Boston's best musical organization to be heard again in a carefully selected programme.
World champion P Latham lands at Cunard wharf on a pleasure trip and meets tennis ace Tom Pettitt. They plan tennis and racquets exhibitions on the Pavonia eight A A courts. Latham notes England’s racquets growth and expects to test his form in matches with R D Sears and odds arrangements. He stays two weeks in Boston then two in New York, lodging at Hotel Vossler.
The Hampshire County Journal recalls a young woman's letter about returning from the West to take charge of and buy abandoned hill farms. It cites Worthington’s Parmenter farm selling for 500 dollars after a 600 dollar cost, and a city worker with 1500 dollar salary quitting to farm, selling stock and cows to cover debts as hardship grows for families and households.
Governor Russell appointed Charles Army to the Third Middlesex District Court in Cambridge, succeeding the late Judge Sanger. The selection aligns with the Governor’s political faith and notes Almy is the son of a Prohibition ticket candidate who aided the Bay State Democracy's recent gains.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette notes disappointment that Governor Russell will not speak in Covington Kentucky on St. Jackson’s Day. Friends hoped he would showcase presidential credentials there. Covington, home of Senator Carlisle, is highlighted as a strong political locale.
Worcester West Chronicle notes a new ownership and editor reshuffle at the Boston Daily Post. The paper remains a Democratic, non sensational outlet with reliable general news and strong support from readers who favor that political line.
Committees in Rome and major Italian cities organize efforts to hold an Italian American exposition in Genoa in 1892 for the fourth centenary of Columbus discovery. The exposition aims not to compete with the Chicago Columbian Exhibition.
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