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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1892
Page
4
The piece condemns John Davenport for seeking to defend his election supervision methods before the House. It notes a Congress proposal to abolish federal supervision, arguing the system has failed to ensure election purity and has bred intimidation and outrage. The author welcomes its disappearance as a step toward reform.
Senator HiLo sponsors a Democratic bill to repeal the silver purchase clause of the Republican coin age act. The question now hinges on Republican lawmakers like Senator SHERMAN and Congressman Lopark who have parted from their party. The move seeks to remove the 5000 tons of depreciated pig silver stored in the Treasury and rejects substitutes before action.
The Journal argues the Democratic school ticket seeks control for selfish ends harming the schools, while the Republican ticket factions by race and religion threaten sectarian influence. It accuses the mayoral candidate of courting the faction, urging the paper to name the perceived detriment and expose the motives plainly.
Boston reporters quote Grand Army of the Republic officials denouncing pension misallocation. They argue funds should aid deserving, needy veterans and families, while condemning millionaire, fraud, and bummer pensioners as scandalous and in need of cleansing.
The speaker urges publishing pensioner names by locality to ensure transparency of the government’s $1,700,000 allocation for New England. The aim is a true roll of honor that honors taxpayers and pensioners alike and promotes accountability.
An opinion column argues against a no license vote next Tuesday stating abolition would demoralize Boston, drive liquor sales underground, corrupt police, and spur law contempt. It elevates moral duty, lauds Josiah S. Fay as a vital elder statesman guiding the city’s stance through a crucial moral choice.
The piece argues that city election results largely reflect local conditions rather than party lines. It notes shifts from license to no license stem from enforcement satisfaction or disgust with prohibition trials, and stresses local option yields varied outcomes with limited broader significance.
Dr Edward Everett Hale inspires a humane project under the Lenda Hand Clubs. A newly established Noon Rest offers working girls a quiet lunch hour with nourishing hot meals at low cost or space to bring their own. It aims for comfort and happiness, not charity or speculation.
The editorial argues General Draper should give up his pension now that the campaign ends. It notes he is reputedly a millionaire from a protected industry and that the pension is funded by taxpayers, including many in need. surrender would set a better example than keeping it.
Among the older generation of Boston men, Josefah S. Fay marks eight decades. A merchant of the city’s foundational commercial class, he embodies the virtues and integrity long associated with its fathers.
The President and Secretary of the Treasury forecast a surplus by June 80 1894 to blame the incoming Democratic administration for a future deficit. The figures are described as grossly misleading and not a fair view of the Treasury’s condition. A full inquiry by a House committee is urged to open the books and reveal the finances to the public.
The Rev Roland Cotton Smith has gone abroad to rest. Mrs Ames and the Misses Ames are the social focus at Music Hall. Brookline’s Woodward square is named for the late village blacksmith Woodward. Miss Susan H Mixon, Fall River School Board member, garners Boston friends for her school work. A Plymouth party visits Gibraltar and travels to Spain, Italy, and Greece. Christmas music by S B Whitney for the Church of the Advent will be repeated at the Advent service with orchestral score secured from Whitney.
Superintendent of Schools Lord of Portland Maine is on a tour of inspection to Boston Newton and Springfield. Mr and Mrs T B Ferguson and Mrs J Todd have left Gloucester to occupy their new Brookline residence. Captain Richard T Bailey and wife marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at Bridgton Maine. Captain Bailey is Representative elect from that town. Hugh A Cragie to be superintendent at Cumberland Mills S D Warren Company mill. E W Ayer dead. Roger A Foss promoted to assistant superintendent.
Oakley Rhinelander of New York owns the country’s finest antique armor collection. Grand Duke Paul of Russia is so tall he travels with his own bed. The young King of Spain is sent to church after misbehaving instead of bullfights. Rumor says J Pierpont Morgan donated 500000 dollars to the new Protestant Episcopal Cathedral of New York. Ex Judge Daly is the oldest first-nighter in New York, recalling Edmund Kean in 1821 and Fanny Kemble in 1837. Edward S. Van Zile, novelist and playwright, is staying at the United States Hotel and nearing a new play to be produced by Felix Morris.
John McGaffigan a mason suffered a bad scalp wound and a back strain when terra cotta coping fell from a fifth floor staging at Beach and Lincoln. The mass fell sixty five feet crashing to the street yet he rose after the collapse and stood within a minute. The escape was described as miraculous.
At 6 PM I boarded a Norfolk House car at Washington and Water streets. The vehicle stalled at Temple place. the conductor had no transfer and could not help. I paid a second fare and arrived at Norfolk Fase at 6 58, fifty eight minutes late. Roxbury resident 89 Linwood Street.
The Noon Rest at 45 Temple Place opens with a welcoming parlor atmosphere as shop girls gather during recess. An Lend a Hand Club project dedicated by Dr. Hale and opened to the public by Mrs. Martine, the facility offers a bright roomed refuge with blue walls, polished furnishings, and tea service, aimed at providing a midday rest for working girls.
Final vote tallies declare Governor William E. Russell re-elected by a 2,534 margin over Haile, with Harrison’s statewide plurality listed at 26,201. The document records electors, state officers results, and blank ballots totaling 25,731, noting party lines for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary, treasurer, and auditor across multiple cities.
A cooperative rest house opens with a hot meal room and a parlor featuring a piano and seating. The venture, funded by Oriental Tea Company coffee and supported by Dr Hale's idea, aims to be self-supporting with 200 members paying dues. It rents rooms after 4 pm for charitable meetings and rehearsals, guided by Mrs Martine and a team including Mrs Mahon, Mrs Snow, Miss Lovering, and Mrs Tuttle. Miss S E Fletcher serves as cashier with one assistant, and a small crowd sampled lunchers expressing enthusiasm to spread the word.
A collage of humorous quotations and snatches from various papers. Jayson and a stationery business remark appear among jests about shooting stars, spelling lessons, reforms without violence, and playful exchanges between children and parents.
A compilation of contemporary newspaper reactions to a departing president's message. Edits range from praise for candor and fairness to critiques of tone and prudence, noting readers’ fatigue with partisan argument and the document's perceived impact on future legislation.
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