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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1891
Page
4
Subscribers are requested to provide both current and new paper addresses to update delivery records. The notice emphasizes sending full address details to ensure uninterrupted service and proper carrier routing.
The schedule lists Hocus Street Theatre on Hollis Street at 2 and 7 45 with Thermidor, Columbia Theatre on Washington Street at 2 and 8 presenting Jane, Tremont Theatre on Tremont Street at 2 and 8 Alabama, Boston Museum on Tremont Street at 2 and 7 45 with A Sailor's Knot, Boston Theatre on Washington Street at 2 and 8 Lohenstrin and Ti Trovatore, Fark Theatre on Washington Street at 2 and 8 Neil Burgess in The County Fair, Glone Theatre on Washington Street at 2 and 8 Agnes Huntington in Captain Therese, Grand Opera House on Washington Street at 2 and 8 Ezra Kendall in A Pair of Kids, Howard Theater on Howard Street at 2 and 8 Variety, Palace Theatre on Court Street from 10 30 a m to 10 30 p m Dora Wiley and Variety.
A civic appeal urges Boston residents to vote for Mayor Matthews on Tuesday to solidify his re election and demonstrate public confidence. It frames Allen as in the background and emphasizes a large turnout as a Republican objective, with every ballot carrying moral weight.
Ex Speaker Reep confronts reporters in Washington as questions mount about when he will attempt to force a test in the House, acknowledging that his plan to count a quorum and seize power appears conclusively defeated.
Republican members pressed for continued parlia mentary practice from the last Congress but Mr Rero warned it would fail. Reedism is said to be gone forever as Reed was once hailed as the parliamentarian of the age. The author notes the collapse of autocratic legislative style and the diminished chance for a formal stand by the Republican minority.
War of words erupts as H M Wuit Ney, director of alleged corrupt policy on the West End street railway, vows to cripple the Post and stifle its voice. An order to discontinue a long running advertisement now marks a concrete act in this retaliation, signaling a bitter fight between interests and the newspaper.
Notice warns of the Metropolitan line of steamers sailing from India Wharf Laualax place to New York Pier 11 every Monday Wednesday and Saturday at 5 p.m. with through rates and bills of lading. It accuses Mr Wu itney of corruption and political influence and questions the paper’s ability to resist pressure from the line and its backers.
The piece critiques President Harrison’s claim of conclusive evidence that tariff policy will create vast industries and employment. It questions the lack of specific evidence and cites New England manufacturers and officials, including South Boston Iron Works and Cambridge Rolling Mills leaders, as supporting voices challenging the tariff stance.
The article contrasts a vague claim by Mr Harrison about 700000 workers supported by tariff reductions with the testimony of seasoned industrial men who present what they call conclusive evidence on the impact of duties on crude iron coal coke and iron ore for New England manufacturing.
The Commonwealth Avenue extension, planned for years, becomes a signature achievement of Mayor Matthews's term. It preserves Boston capital for local building while expanding city development. A prior Republican loan proposal failed, but Harr’s administration secured approval with a favorable outcome, contrasting Horace G Allen’s unsuccessful bid.
Secretary Blaine will dine with the Boston Merchants' Association next month. The event coincides with a looming tariff on hides, prompting questions about reciprocity in trade and the impact on Massachusetts leather makers. Blaine may explain the tax policy and discuss whether current measures align with his earlier reciprocity plan.
The piece argues the Republican attempt to frame Crisp as a national campaign changer fails. Tariff reform remains central, with Don M. Dickinson noting Cleveland allies supported Crisp and Senator Gorman saying most Maryland Democrats favored Cleveland. The interview reinforces Democratic strength in the House and political logic.
High English ecclesiastical authority allows taking part of a London churchyard for road widening. The St Botolph example is cited as doubly relevant to Boston. Yet the Boston case contrasts, highlighting living rights over those of the dead as a point of propriety in urban development.
A first person narrator recounts a Cleveland era tale about the West End company using a detective to pressure injury cases for settlements. A lawyer Blackstone exposes the scheme as a paid employee presses cases, risking exposure and potential retribution. The piece blends satirical asides with the tale.
A poetic 16 line fragment contrasts birdsong with spring, invoking the nightingale, lark, robin, and cuckoo. The verses praise birdsong as dawn arrives and celebrate seasonal renewal with lively, antiquated phrasing. Names appear as Joun Lyty.
The New York and New England railroad yesterday promoted Thomas F. Anderson to press agent. A well known Boston journalist, he has spent four years with the Globe and five with the Traveller, bringing extensive experience to his new role with NY&NE management.
A reader from North Weymouth Massachusetts sends a check for one year’s subscription dated October 19 1892 and praises the paper’s new management and the boot and shoe column as a valuable addition for the feather interests of the country.
At a Field's Corner meeting the Dorchester Single Tax Club instructed its officers to send thanks to the POS company for defending editorial independence against West End company's attempt to muzzle its editorials. Epw. W. Frost, President. John Apams, Secretary.
A collage of brief items includes Rosa Bonheur asking 60000 for a life size horse painting, Seth Low leading Columbia College and University Settlement Society, M Panui Deschanel visiting the U S for labor study, General Schofield mandating army vaccination, Vanderbilt expanding into poultry with 1350 eggs, Rohifs married to Anna K Kohlis as a versatile figure, Welsh election defeat of Lewis Morris by Major Jones, Mrs Stuckenborz showing stigmata and Catherine of Siena pre dating her, King George Greece chicken pox rumor, and Aldine Club writers G W Cable T A Janvier Paul de Chailly discoursing.
In 1891 Mayor Matthews pushed through the Commonwealth Avenue extension and L Street Bridge funding, overcoming Republican obstruction. He secured state help for the bridge loan and delivered urban improvements that rivals say predecessors failed to achieve.
A Brookline resident recalls subscribing to the Post before 1839, naming Macomber & Tolman, merchant tailors at Congress and Bath streets. He notes Fuller's bath house nearby, says Tolman died years ago, and that he, over eighty-one, still reads the Post by gaslight without glasses.
In San Francisco on December 11 a major fire destroyed the Thomas Dye Works, Sherex's Asphalt Works, and the California Motor Company yard. Foreman John O Neill was dangerously hurt by a falling cornice as Engine No. 3 collided with a cable car dummy. a fireman was killed. Dye works losses reached 75000 with 10000 insurance. California Motor Company's losses were 50000 with 16000 insurance.
The bark General Butler carrying 1,000,000 feet of lumber from Port Gamble to Puget Mills Company San Francisco foundered and broke up December 8 about 100 miles southwest of Cape Arago. Captain Parker and part of the crew escaped in a boat to Cape Arago. nine sailors remain missing under Second Mate John Willoughby’s watch.
The Minnie Hauk Grand Opera Company presented Cavalleria Rusticana preceded by Carmen to a crowded house with standing room only. Mme Hank bids farewell this afternoon as Elsa in Lohengrin, followed by a final performance of Trovatore tonight with Tavary as Leonore. A grand miscellaneous concert closes the engagement tomorrow night.
The Handel and Haydn Society opens its concert series on Sunday evening December 20 at Music Hall with Messiah performances featuring soloists Mme Lilian Nordica Miss Lina Little Mr Leonard E Auty and Barrington Foote Nordica will return for final rehearsals and sail to England in February for Covent Garden opera under Sir Augustus Harris Brahms Magelone Liederen given in Steinert Hall with readings by Howard M Ticknor marks Boston’s first local performance of the work George Henschel and wife announce March American recital tour under C A Ellis Boston Symphony Orchestra holds its ninth rehearsal and concert next Friday and Saturday with a Mozart memorial program soloists include Mme Furseh Madi C M Loeffler and Franz Kneisel harpist Miss Harriet M Shaw to Chicago for a weeklong engagement Vivian
The term sprang from George E. Stevens twenty years ago in a publicity stunt for an Uncle Tom's Cabin production. Great Danes were billed as ferocious monsters with red mouths, dubbed Siberian bloodhounds by a theater manager. The label caught on as managers toured cities, though the dogs fed no human blood. Stevens, now in St Joseph, keeps sporting dogs and leads a different kind of artistic venture.
An enthusiastic rally at Cabot Street Bath Hall Ward 19 endorsed Horace G. Allen for mayor and William A. Folsom for alderman. Robert W. O'Toole chaired with speakers including P. J. Conlon Jesse M. Gove Isaac P. Gragg John W. Kelley and James P. Malone. A second rally was announced for Ward 6 North Bennet Street Room tonight.
Daniel Morrison, 37, of 22 Beach Street Charlestown, attempted to board the 11.15 Boston & Maine train at Haymarket Square. He was crushed under a rear car, the left foot severed. Dr. Elliot ordered transport to Massachusetts General Hospital where the foot was amputated. Morrison worked at the Everett branch of the Metropolitan Sewer.
The Viceroy of India reports Hunzi Niger tribesmen menaced Chali fort near Gilgit. British led troops under Colonel Durand attacked Nut fort on Dec 2, blew a gate with gun cotton, seized the fortress, with several officers and Sepoys wounded and prisoners taken. The fight followed with further repulsion and casualties amid lingering fire. The incident traces to the Younghusband affair.
Paris reports a heated Chamber of Deputies session over church and state. M Hubbard urged separation while M Fallieries defended unity. Floquet accused Pope Pius IX of backing Free Masonry, sparking a large uproar. the debate adjourned with tensions unresolved. Floquet and Cassagnac reportedly planned dueling seconds but Clemenceau intervened.
London December 11 The Marquis of Dufferin and Ava known as Lord Dufferin former Governor General of Canada Viceroy of India and Ambassador at Constantinople has been appointed Ambassador to Paris succeeding the late Earl of Lytton.
Port au Prince dec 11 a proclamation by the president grants general amnesty to political offenders and releases all political prisoners. tranquil conditions prevail and officials believe danger of uprising is past. banished leaders from Kingston Jamaica may return led by Generals Manigat Prophete and Legitime.
Colonel Vivian departs London aboard the Etruria to marry the widow of Marshall O. Roberts of New York. He is joined by Colonel Stracy as best man and a party of friends including Greville Finch Hatton and C. P. Sprague and wives.
Burrano New York December 11 Henry E Perrin reports a dispatch from Grover V Cleveland refuting Mrs Cleveland illness claims. The message states she was never better in her life, disputing the prior report and asserting her good condition.
Fred C. Hanneman, famed as the champion Western whittler, married English banjo player Sarah Johinson in Brighton with Rev. J. H. Allen officiating. Hanneman proclaimed himself the happiest man in town after a seven year wait.
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