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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1892
Page
4
The piece argues reports on silver mining failures in Colorado and Nevada are exaggerated to influence legislation. If true, it underscores the failure of an attempt to involve the government as a partner in silver. The author says the partnership should be dissolved promptly.
The National Cash Register case before Judges Putnam and Neelson draws interest not only from the cash register matter but also from District Attorney Allen's pledge to proceed against the anthracite coal trust if the law is upheld. Allen notes the trust has raised coal prices meanwhile.
Boston enjoys a festive season as crowded sidewalks and busy shops reflect rising business and rewarding labor. The mood is content and cheerful with optimism for the coming year.
The passage notes an estimated 300000 extracted from New England manufacturers to bolster the Harrison campaign fund. It argues the contributors will acknowledge value received, and anticipate profit from tariff reform that benefits New England industry, even for those who backed a McKinleyist outcome.
The Boston Journal challenged the Post’s claim that Democratic school ticket aims to bind the School Board to the city machine. The Public School Union led by Martin Brimmer counters that Democrats are not favored by real school supporters and urges explanation of the Republican ticket’s sectarian makeup.
The University City hails Mayor Alger as a rising star amid Cambridge politics. Voters appear set to reward his proven administration and sterling character, avoiding a change for an untested candidate. A large majority is expected next Tuesday.
Ex Alderman Cussine writes a long letter asserting no thanks are due Mayor Matthews for cleaner streets, more sewers, schoolhouses, and public buildings, with increased spending in outlying districts, faster park construction, and a smaller city debt by December 1892. He argues the people want at least one more year of this “thankless but very satisfactory” work.
At Brussels, Professor Andrews of Brown University defended United States monetary policy saying it would not change without Cleveland's consent and warned of stopping silver purchases and shifting to paper currency. The piece questions if Harrison's reelection could have allowed such a bold stance on issuing no more cheap dollars.
Candidate Rogers was warmly received by the Independent Women Voters who praised him as a man after the pattern of Mayor Hart and an advocate of woman suffrage. He spoke of a future when women gain the vote, predicting that day may lead to his potential mayoral election in Boston.
The Secretary of the Treasury informs the Speaker that a current year shortage of 14,656,520 exists with 10,500,000 blamed on pensions. He argues for pruning pension rolls to remove frauds and millionaires to eliminate the deficit.
A collage of wry quotes and humorous tidbits from papers like the New Orleans Picayune, Philadelphia Times, Philadelphia Record, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Washington Star, Puck, Chicago Inter-Ocean, and Chicago News Record. It notes light anecdotes about weddings, toboggan slides, sheepish proposals, and church contributions.
In a letter to the editor Joan L. Swirt denies being paid for campaign speeches and states she only received railway fares and actual expenses from the Republican committee, which she returned. The note is dated December 9.
Leon Cady charged with larceny of seventy one dollars failed to secure bondsmen for a one hundred dollar bond. He was taken to Montpelier jail tonight to await trial in county court.
Cupples company announces immediate publication of a volume titled Inspiration and Truth. Engagement announced for Colonel Arthur E. Clarke, Manchester Mirror and American editor, and Mrs. J. G. Cilley of Cambridge. Rev. Dr. E. W. Donald will reside at Mrs. Duncan's house at Gloucester and Marlboro Streets during her absence.
Ex Mayor George W. True of Portland is ill. James Dickson, a renowned Portland athlete, is critically ill but improving. A Maine marriage notice teases a climax with no cake or cards. Captain R T Bailey and wife celebrate their golden wedding at Bridgton home. Professor Raphael Pumpelly rents his Newport cottage to the Misses Hamilton and will winter in Bainbridge, Georgia.
Dr. Pentecost will oversee a Presbyterian church in London with free housing and a yearly salary of 7500 dollars. The Rev Leighton Coleman, bishop of Delaware, faces possible eyesight loss from neuralgic inflammation. Engagement announced at Dresden for Miss Josephine Leavitt and Lt Max von Arnim. Douglas McCrae of Toronto quips in Chicago about imperial ties after Queen Victoria's death.
Crowds thronged Music Hall yesterday for a Teachers Mutual Benefit Association bazaar featuring candy counters and flower booths. Exhibits included the Illustrated Library room run by Mrs. Horace G Allen and an art room led by Mr. Ross Turner. Mrs. Mary Hemenway and Mrs. William Claflin led the Comforts for the Sick booth while Mrs. Emily A Fifield and Mrs. William E Russell managed the High School tables selling neckties and baskets. The event, now closing its excellent week, drew broad public interest.
A New York World writer reflects on hearing Charles Dickens read in Boston as a boy. The memory centers on Dickens’s dramatic persona and the emotional impact of readings like Dr. Marigold and Little Nell. The youth’s lingering outside Tremont Temple fuels a haunting image of Paulli Dombey and Little Joe.
The article reports on criticism of Ada Rehan by sculptors and artists over her body proportions. Park claims near perfect measurements and argues she fits an ideal figure, while others dispute perfection, noting discrepancies in height, leg length, and shoulder breadth. Local artists weigh in as debate centers on classical ideals versus modern judgments.
The text discusses Miss Rehan's proportions relative to a table and mentions ongoing advertising for Miss Rehan. It records a comparison remark and continuing promotional activity without further specifics.
In verse rhapsody, George H Westley questions Ada about a costly silver statue modeled after her. He cites claims of a ten thousand price for posing as a Venus, naming rival sculptors and pressing Ada for exact measurements and motives behind the commission. The letter hints at fame, money, and potential scandal in early modern celebrity culture.
The hull of the wrecked bark Kate Harding was sold on the beach today to J. G. Thompson for 230 dollars. Material saved from the vessel brought in 1254 dollars in total salvage.
Cincinnati reports indicate the presbytery met in secret session and found not guilty on the first charge and its specifications accusing Professor Smith of teaching doctrinal qualification limits at ordination and reliance on judicial process for ongoing adherence. The remaining charges concern his view on scriptural inspiration and will be debated next Monday.
Odessa reports a brutal early morning robbery at a wealthy banker Joseph Lipschitz home. Ten masked attackers entered, assaulted servants, forced vodka drinking, and looted valuables before Lipschitz was found slain by his bed, hair torn from a robber’s grasp as a clue.
A catalog-like excerpt reviews Imbert de Saint Amand on The Duchess of Berry and the Court of Charles X, Sir John Lubbock on The Beauties of Nature, and Agnes Maule Machar's Roland Graeme Knight. It notes volumes, authors, publishers, and a hint of moral themes and social critique.
London court orders dowager Duchess of Sutherland to deposit in court jewels claimed as heirlooms of the Sutherland family, after petition by the Duke of Westminster who is related to both houses by blood and marriage.
A list of Harper & Brothers publications and related works with detailed edition specs. Includes Jane Field by Mary E Wruxerms, several histories and novels, illustrated volumes, and boxed editions. Notable titles include The Armies of To-Day, Moltke, Lincoln, Daisy Miller, The Great Shadow, and The Boy Travellers in Central Europe among others.
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