Post Refuses to Run Paid Speech Ad as Unethical
The Boston Post explains it will not publish paid advertising as editorial matter. West Ends Street Railway claims unilateral advertising terms with the Post and a November 27 display ad is noted as unsolicited. The piece includes affidavits from R. W. Bryant and George A. Spaulding and reactions from Henry Parkman Ex-Governor Oliver Ames and Charles A. Prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Post
Spaulding
West End
Boston
Mr. Tudor
R. W. Bryant
the Post
Sinfolk
K. W. Bryant
Hum
Bb. Leightton Bral
Mr. Spaulding
Washington Street
What Men Say President Whitney Won’t Be Interviewed
A Post reporter sought comment at 81 Milk Street from West End railway president H M Whitney but was told he had nothing to say. Readers’ responses include William Power Wilson vowing Post subscription, while others praise the paper for refusing to accept bribe offers and applaud its stance amid past corruption allegations involving the West End Railway and legislative investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
H. M. Whitney
West End Railway
Milk Street
William Power Wilson
West End
Editorial clash over West End influence in Boston papers
A city elder criticizes the Post for siding with the West End Land Company and condemns newspaper subsidies. He accuses West End of outsize political leverage, bribing council members, and pressuring coverage while denying any city returns from street franchise profits. The Post is praised for its stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Post
West End Railway Company
West End
The
Commonwealth
West Ind
West End Land Company
Land Company
Boston
Mr. Whitney
Whitney
Herald
Opening Statement in Poison Case Against Dr Graves
District Attorney Stevens opens for the government in a Denver courtroom. Judge Rising returns after illness as defense and prosecution clash over witness exclusion. Stevens portrays the crime as unique and condemnable, listing motives, the victim’s life, and alleged methods including a Fowler’s Solution poison package and disguised handwriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Rising
Dr. Graves
John Conrad
Barnaby
Macon
Belford
Stevens
Stephens
State Engravings for Regular Post Readers Offer
The Post offers an engraving to regular readers via a coupon system. Thirty coupons with distinct dates, appearing on the second page, grant a copy. Subscriptions of three months or more, renewals or new, waive coupons and permit extra copies with dated coupons. include engraving request with payment.
Selections From Voltaire Lecture Delivers Convincing Portrait
Dr. Van Daell’s Voltaire talk at 5 Park Street drew a crowded hall. He split Voltaire’s life into periods, praising courage and intellect while condemning religious intolerance and cruelty in his name. The lecturer argues Voltaire influenced liberty and toleration despite aristocratic views and flaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Daell
Park Street
Voltaire
Paris
Wm.t. Strona
Puritan Club Elected Officers For The Year
The Puritan Club chose officers to serve the ensuing year with George Von L. Meyer as president and a slate of vice-presidents including George Eb. Cabot William A. Gaston and others. John M. Bb. Churchill will be treasurer and Henry Bb. Ball secretary. Special committees were named to study government changes and expanded accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puritan Club
George von L. Meyer
George Eb. Cabot
William A. Gaston
James J. Storrow, Jr
William Endicott
John M. Bb. Churchill
Henry Bb. Ball
Joseph Balch
Asa M. Bond
Frederic ©. Cobb
Walter TI. Phipps
Alfred H. Bond
James W. Bowen
Henry B. Cabot
Edmund D. Codman
Algernon Coolidge, Jr
Francis G. Curtis
Henry R. Grant
Henry G. Hall
Alphous S. Hardy
Richard K. Longfellow
George B. Morison
Robert F. Simes
Malcolm Storer
Albert Thorndike
Comede
Cab L. Coolidge
Frank A. Farnam
Rev M K Schermerhorn Accepts Arlington Rector Post
The Rev M K Schermerhorn, rector of St Mark's Washington Irving Memorial in Tarrytown on Hudson for six years, has accepted a call to St John’s Church in Arlington Massachusetts and has begun duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Schermerhorn
St. Mark’s
Washington Irving Memorial
Tarrytown-on- Hudson
St. John’s Church
Arlington
Mass
First Assembly at Pierce Hall by Joseph Webb Lodge
The Joseph Webb Lodge F A M held a refined first assembly at Pierce Hall Copley Square with elegant decorations and stylish attendees. A C J Pope led floor arrangements with assistants J M Brown C T Dukelon F T Kenah J Otis McFadden M J Scott W E Whitney, Baldwin's Cadet Band provided music, and sixteen dance numbers followed a refined supper. Wives of managers served as matrons. Robert Z Almy chaired the reception committee. The next assemblies are scheduled for January 12 1892 and February 9 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Dukelon
F.T. Kenah
J. Otis McFadden
M. J. Scott
W. E. Whitney
Baldwin
Robert Z. Almy
Palace Theatre opens with varied vaudeville in Boston
A fine vaudeville show at the Palace Theatre Monday featured new acts for Boston. Notable moments included Mexican knife throwers Zat Zam and Mowra, Melville’s life leaps, Dora Wiley’s ballads, and Crimmins and Gore’s popular humor. The Palace comedy company performed The Two Bonny Castles with Charlie Burnham. Al Kaynes joined Elks after a two-degree initiation at Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Boston
Zat-Zam
Mowra
Melville
Dora Wiley
Crimmins and Gore
Will F. Denney
Twin Brothers
Glass
Connie Leslie
Martinnettie Brothers
Kittie Sharpe
Healy and Nolte
Hattie Bartelle
Rossley Brothers
Palace Theatre Comedy Company
Wendell H. Ordway
French Comic Opera at Union Hall Delights Fans
The Pegou opera comique company offered two pieces, Bonsoir Voisin and La Surprise de Vamour, to a good crowd. Mile Wentworth starred in the former with Charlot played by Monsieur Pegou. The cast delivered well, earning hearty applause, and the ensemble was praised for its fitting talents in a lengthy program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pegou Opera Comique
Union Hall
Wentworth
Louisette
Monsieur Pegou
Charlot
Ch. Monselet
Marivaux
Mile
Wentworth Colombine
Marie D’ireveil
Steve Sssionpuss
Marine
Alateinvere
Pegou
PESTERDAWSS ELECTIONS City Mayor License Cambridge
Cambridge voters consider mayoral license questions with see-saw results. Individual candidates Alpheus B. Alger Wm Hodgkins Albert Converse Robert I Rantoul Henry P Doe Thomas E Burnham Asa G Andrews Ziba Keith John W Coughlin Lawson Sibley appear with party affiliations and outcome status in various cities including Lowell Haverhill Gloucester Brockton Fall River Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Alpheus B. Alger
Somerville
Wm. H. Hodgkins
Chelsea
Albert B. Converse
Robert I. Rantoul
Lowell
Lawrence
Henry P. Doe
Haverhill
Thomas E. Burnham
Gloucester
Asa G. Andrews
Brockton
Ziba
Keith
Fall River
John W. Coughlin
Springfield
Lawson Sibley
D. Ee
Cambridge Re-elects Alger in Quiet Municipal Vote
Governor Russell’s home district backs Alger as Cambridge voters approve the mayor and city officials with notable unity. The city favors no license but shows a smaller margin than last year, while a future licensed revival appears possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Alpheus L. Alger
Somerville Ward 2 Results Defeat Upsets Mayor Race Outcome
Somerville's No vote shows gains as Hodgkins Republican wins mayoralty over Woods Democrat by 441. Ward 2 alderman Lyons loses to Robinson amid party disputes. Huntress posts slim win in Ward 4 for Common Council and recounts loom in Ward 2. License vote rises, with totals listed for offices and council seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
William H. Hodgkins
John M. Woods
Hodgkins
Woods
J. Lyons
W. J Robinson
Lyons
Eldridge
Janes
Mel ‘Arthy
Annes Titus
Fitts
Robinson
Barber
Osgood
Caswell
Emerson
Hunnewell
Sparrow
Common Council
Bartlett
Coburn
Caroles
Merrill
Riddell
Stockbridge
Sullivan
Wiley
Bean
Briggs
Clarke
Dillon
Flynn
Gilbert
Hamblin
Ward
Andrews
Holis
Martis
Smith
Wentworth
Whitney
Wilkins
Benjamin
Fiske
Huntress
Jones
Lakin
Lowell
Phillips
Winther
Cutler
Dearborn
Bingham
Iown
Hill
Chelsea Elects Albert B Converse Mayor in Close Vote
Chelsea declares Albert Converse mayor after polls close. Early results show the city voting no by about 400, with no returns received by press time. Final count awaited as 3 pm announcement confirmed the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Albert Converse
Democrats Sweep City Election in Lawrence Vote
In Lawrence on December 8 the Democratic party won the mayoralty four of six Aldermen and ten of eighteen Council seats. License Yes led 3173 to 3083. Mayor results: Henry P. Doe Democrat 3448 and Lewis P. Collins Republican. Aldermen elected included James H. Marlin Democrat Richard W. Doyle Democrat Josiah S. Whitehouse Republican William J. Butler Democrat Daniel Gallagher Democrat John W. Bolton Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Henry P. Doe
Lewis P. Collins
James H. Marlin
Richard, W. Doyle
Josiah S. Whitehouse
William J. Butler
Daniel Gallagher
John W. Bolton
Mayor Rantoul Wins Third Term In Salem City Vote
Salem records its largest city election turnout as Mayor Robert S. Rantoul secures a third term with 2064 votes while C A Jordan trails with 1216. Aldermen A W West A S Palfrey Philip Little J H Turner D J O'Brien E H Knight William F Cass re-elected. Counts show Hill 819 and Kimball 74. Recounts expected after narrow Alderman race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Robert S. Rantoul
Jordan
George G. Russell
William L. Hill
C. A. Jordan
D. K. Kimball
G. A. Gifford
E. J. Hatch
A. T. Newhall
C. J. Symonds
Ward Bo OE Gauss
H. C. Leach
G. A.bates
H. J. Gaffney
Hubbard Breed
Edward Collins
Edwin O. Foster
Tame
West
Palfrey
Turner
Polo league formed with schedule and officials named
President Walter Stimpson of the N E A A A U appoints finance schedule investigation and records committees for the year. A meeting of T A C M I T First Regiment A A and B A A representatives at the First Regiment armory advances a Connecticut Polo League on Winslow's Rink. The first game Dec 22 B A A vs First Regiment A A with 24 games per team, schedule to March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Stimpson
J. A. Kelcher
F. W. Lord
Jinx Taylor
R. P. Russell
F. KE. Heywood
J. H. Clausen
I. A.C. Records
First Regiment
A. A
Cornish
Christmas Gifts and a New Home Sewing Machine
A brief note suggests a sewing machine as an ideal Christmas gift, emphasizing practicality and home use. The fragment references Fremont and a 160 designation, but detailed context is missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Mayor Andrews Re elected In Close License Vote
In Grooncester Massachusetts Asa G Andrews was re elected mayor amid a tight aldermanic contest. Mayor received 1288 votes to D Somes Watson 303 with multiple school committee and council races noted including A F Stickney W F Parsons Allen Rogers Charles H Camnage George Douglas James W Thomas Percy Wheeler Erastus Howes Morris I Foley F H Abbott Samuel Smith A N Donahue Joseph Maguire Frank Parmenter Albert Babson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grooncester
Mass
Asa G. Andrews
D. Somes Watson
A. F. Stickney
W. F. Parsons
Allen Rogers
Charles H. Camnage
Rep
George Douglas
James W. Thomas
Percy W. Wheeler
Erastus Howes
F. H. Abbott
Samuel Smith
A. N. Donahue
Joseph
Ward Lineup and License Vote Split by City Wards
Ward 5 to 8 aldermen listed with party affiliations and councilmen. Ward 3 to hear from will adjust counts. City Council totals Republican aldermen four Democrats three. councilmen Republican eighteen Democrats three. License vote eight hundred twenty seven over two ward gaps. result believed to favor license by a small margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey C. Smith
H. P. Dennen
Nathaniel Babson
Austin P. Young
Nathaniel Maddix
Andrew B. Parsons
B. F. Ellery
Alfred Thurston
Alvah Prescott
Charles F. Young
G. W. Hayden
John C. Hodgdon
George H. Morton
Edward S. Currier
William F. Ireland
Frederick A. Shackelford
Fall River Elects Mayor as Republicans Gain Council
In Fall River on December 8, voters chose Democrat John W. Coughlin for mayor 4769 to 3842 over Republican John H. Abbott. Aldermen elected split with Dems holding nine seats and Republicans eight, a Democratic gain of one. The Common Council stands twelve Democrats, fifteen Republicans, and license question passed by 713 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falln River
John W. Coughlin
John H. Abbott
John R. MecLaughlen
J. Dwight Brady
James Murphy
Cornelius Sullivan
Michael Byrne
Andrew Holden
Warren S. Barker
John Beattie
Alexander Lockhart
Shoemakers Back Republican Keith as Mayor in Dry Town
In Brockton on December 8 Mayor Ziba C. Keith, a Republican, won re election by a 52 vote margin over H H Feloon. Keith 2639 Feloon 1787. Aldermen rows show party split with most Republicans. Councilmen 19 Republicans 2 Democrats. License yes 1692 no 2646. School Committee names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Ziba C. Keith
H. H. Feloon
Keith
Feloon
W. H. Wade
Charles C. Crocker
M. A. Packard
Horace Beentgrehss
Herbert_ Kingman
Rep
E. E. Pare
David Eldredge
David W. Battles
George W. Cobb
A. B. Lyon
Democratic Candidate Wins in Springfield Mayor Race
Springfield December 8 After three unsuccessful attempts against Edward S Bradford in the Mayoralty contest Lawson Sibley Democrat has been elected mayor by about 500 plurality The Democrats have probably gained three aldermen and two councilmen License probably prevails though the vote cannot be given two precincts missing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Edward S. Bradford
Lawson Sibley
Indications Favor Mayor Fifield For Re election
Lowell December 8 Six of eighteen precincts show Fifield leading Palmer 1449 to 1274 with Palmer ahead by 156. Indications now favor re election of Mayor Fifield along with five Democratic Aldermen and fourteen Democratic Councilmen, and license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Fifield
Palmer
Burnham Wins Re election as Mayor in HaAvernith
In HaAvernith on December 8, Thomas E. Burnham is re elected Mayor. Five Democratic Aldermen are chosen: Ward 1 C. W. Arnold, Ward 2 W. M. Bowley, Ward 3 F. G. Cummings, Ward 4 E. Rainville, Ward 5 A. J. Fernald, Ward 6 W. O. Tasker, Ira H. Carter also elected as a Republican. No license approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HaAvernith
Thomas E. Burnham
C. W. Arnold
W. M. Bowley
F. G. Cummings
Rainville
A. J. Fernald
W. O. Tasker
Ira H. Carter
Colonel Chase Elected Director of Boston Wharf Company
Colonel William M. Chase of H. L. Chase Boston fills the vacancy on the Boston Wharf Company board after Major Sleeper's death. Appointed by Gov Brackett on his staff, retained by Gov Russell. Chase serves as Third National Bank director and State Street Safe Deposit vice president with extensive business ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Chase
H., & L. Chase
Boston
Boston Wharf Company
J. Henry Sleeper
Chase
Brackett
Russell
Third National Bank
State Street Safe Deposit and Trust Co
Latham Holds Sears in Fourteen Sets at Local Court
P Latham, the world’s premier racket player, faced R D Sears in a tennis contest at the B A A court yesterday. The match went to three sets all with scores 6 0 2 6 6 5 and 6 5 5 6. Latham’s return and backward stroke drew praise though his service was weak. He plans practice matches Thursday and Friday against Metcalf, then Pettitt and Metcalf on Friday and a Saturday meeting with Pettitt between 1 and 1 38 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Latham
R. D. Sears
Latham
R. D. Metcalf
Pettitt
Metcalf
Stoddard Lectures in Boston Travel Series
John L. Stoddard opened his thirteenth annual illustrated lecture course at Music Hall Boston before a full enthusiastic audience. The evening featured travels in Sunny Spain with highlights including the Pyrenees Cordova Seville bull fight and the Alhambra. Future lectures are Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon with repeats and Mexico scheduled for December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Stoddard
Boston
Music Hall
Mr. Stoddard
Spain
Death of Samuel Keatley at City Hospital
Samuel Keatley, about 30, of 4 North Anderson street, died at City Hospital at 5 20 last evening. He was found unconscious on Kneeland street near the Old Colony depot about 6 30 on November 30. His team stood nearby. It was not yet known whether the injuries were from an assault or an accident, and he never recovered enough to explain them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Keatley
Anderson
Anderson Street
City Hospital
Keatley
Kneeland Street
Old Colony Depot
Pretty Wedding in Back Bay at First Unitarian
A pretty wedding took place last evening at the First Unitarian Church Berkeley and Marlboro streets. Miss Eleanor Thaxter Dodd wed Mr Henry M Williams, with Miss Annice M Dodd as maid of honor and Sidney M Williams as best man. Rev Stopford Brooke performed the ceremony and a reception followed at C. Smith 286 Marlboro Street. The couple will reside in Jamaica Plain after their wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Bay
First Unitarian Church
Berkeley
Marlboro Streets
Eleanor ,Thaxter Dodd
Henry M. Williams
Annice M. Dodd
Sidney M. Williams
Stopford Brooke
C. Smith
Marlboro Street
Jamaica Plain
Agreeable Taste Helps Digestion in Cod Liver Oil Remedy
The text argues medicine should taste pleasant to aid digestion and avoid sickness. It promotes Scott's Emulsion, cod liver oil without fishy taste, claiming it avoids the harmful effect of a bad taste and improves tolerance. It stresses that digestion is hindered by an unpalatable taste and recommends avoiding the taste altogether.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott and Browne Chemists Ad in New York
Scott and Browne offer Scott's Emulsion with cod liver oil, advertised by the druggists everywhere. Aimed at customers in New York, the ad lists 132 South 6th Avenue as a location and mentions the product price of one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Browne
South 6Th Avenue
New York
Scott
Attacked New York Democratic Leader in Hatchet Blows
Chairman Edward Murphy Jr. of the New York State Democratic committee was struck on the neck by a hatchet as he entered his Fifth Avenue home in Troy. The assailant, Daniel Murphy, a former inmate of Poughkeepsie asylum, was captured after fleeing toward a store door. He denies intent to kill and claims Murphy attacked him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Edward Murphy, Jr
State Democratic Committee
Fifth Avenue
Murphy
Daniel Murphy
State Asylum For Insane
Poughkeepsie
Mr. Murphy
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. M Whitney
West End Street Railway Company
Boston Post
Gro. A
Suffolk
George A. Spaulding
B. Leighton Biral
Beverly
Henry Parkman
Oliver Ames
Charles A. Prince
W. R. Richards
W. B. Clarke
George Fred Williams
Algonquin Club
District Attorney
Massachusetts
Joseph Webb
Pierce Hall
Pesterdawss
Alger
Rantoul
Sporting Matters
Shoemakers
W Fifield
Burnham
Stoddard
M. R. Warren
Mark Twain
Washington ST
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