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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1892
Page
4
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The Journal prints Colonel Russell of Cambridge reporting $1950 in contributions from brewing businesses. More notable is a statement from Police Commissioner Osborn or Osbourne on a missing return from Mr Hailr’s associate on the Boston Police Board.
The Grand Army Gazette urges a formal pension list investigation and every pensioner appearing before the proper authority to substantiate claims. It argues no honest or fair veteran will object and seeks to make the pension roll a roll of honor.
The wild cat scare fades after the election. Congressman Hartler of Ohio introduces a bill to abolish the tax on state bank issues. The plan would authorize untaxed state bank notes backed by securities similar to those required for national banks.
The piece argues that failing to win the presidency, protected monopolists seek to steal the United States Senate by controlling legislatures in Montana Wyoming Nebraska North Dakota and California with Carter leading the Republican committee candidate. It warns such a move could block tariff reform and thwart the will of the people.
A political stance argues against broad immigration bans and favors selective entry. It contends the United States cannot seal itself completely but should admit only the healthy capable and law abiding while excluding the diseased ignorant criminals and the idiotic. It asserts such immigrants strengthen the country and welcomes those who are honest industrious and intelligent.
A strong appeal in the Post's advertising columns represents conservative Boston views in favor of license. Signed by CHARLES A. Corrine at the head, the signatories advocate law and order, business interests, enterprise, public spirit, and intelligence, warning against prohibition and urging continuation of license policies to vote tomorrow.
A Boston Commonwealth article reports a nationwide push to open the World’s Fair on Sundays while keeping heavy machinery silent. Originating with Dr. Evward Everett Hale, the idea influenced Senator West’s congressional proposal, with a $2.5 million grant tied to Sunday closure. Public sentiment favors removing the condition to avoid depriving the exposition of essential benefits.
The argument states educational value would harm morality and oppose Sunday observance. It calls for repealing the Sunday closing bill without delay or conditions.
Citizens should give Mayor Matthews a strong majority to reflect appreciation for his able public service. Supporters emphasize fiscal responsibility, value for money, clean streets, disciplined public service, and forward city improvements carried out with clear-sighted vigor. A decisive re election is urged as a public duty.
Boston club men study the 1887 statute on common nuisances to see effects of a no-license vote. If clubs distribute or sell intoxicants to members or use liquor owned by members, courts deem the place a nuisance and punishments include fines and jail.
The Post published last meeting proceedings to show license supporters in Boston use legal means to win votes. They canvass wards provide poll transportation and advertise why license beats prohibition. Public plan disclosure makes it hard for prohibition advocates to attack the cause as improper. Publicity helps a legitimate campaign.
An editorial urges cleaning Boston's Chinatown core for public health and decency. It distinguishes residents from the district’s squalor, calling for strict health law enforcement to remove filth and epidemics, while denying evictions of Chinese residents.
The Reform Club dinner featured a notable address by Mr. Cleveland who stressed his deep seriousness about the work ahead. He praised the American people's intelligence and patriotism and reaffirmed his commitment to democratic principles and duties.
The stock market shows unexpected strength as numerous disturbing factors arise yet prices hold firm and several issues even advance. Analysts note the market’s capacity to absorb news while sustaining gains despite pressure from multiple fronts.
The market remains dominated by professionals as public confidence shifts with gold exports, silver uncertainty, the monetary conference, and government changes. Cholera fears loom, curbing speculation. brokers urge caution while anticipating a future improvement yet seeing limited outside trade for now.
A collage of light humor and pointed quips from various papers. Observations include a divorce lawyer noted in a Binghamton Leader item, a toy-like phrase about moneylenders from Picayune, and jokes about driving horses, economic young ladies, and tailor lines from Life magazine.
The piece questions a park statue project claiming solid silver casting at $35,000 and eight days for casting. It cites bids from Ames Manufacturing and Riggin statuettes, notes delays, and asks who truly set prices or solicited models. The debate centers on who offered what to whom and why.
A praise filled catalogue note praising Tales From Shakspere by Lamb and edited by Ainger, The Truth About Beauty by Annie Wolf, I Married a Soldier by Lydia Spencer Lane, and Bunny Stories for Young People by John Howard Jewett. Describes illustrations, health emphasis, and suitability for young readers with multiple publisher details and dates from 1890s. It highlights hygienic teaching, health as beauty, and accessible English for children.
St Marys Roman Catholic Church on West avenue Norwalk was consecrated today by Rt. Rev. Lawrence Stephen McMahon bishop of Hartford.
Rumor from Great Falls on Monday reports violence among Indians 175 miles east of the city with Agent Simons said to have been shot while attempting pacification.
The Bostonian Society reserves the Old State House for its next meeting on Tuesday December 18 at 3 p.m. President Curtis Guild will present a paper titled Bits of Old Boston and Pictures of the Past.
Colonel Albert A. Pope advocates a public road department an institute of road engineering and a permanent road exhibit in Washington, arguing the plan serves the public interest.
Austin D. Elwell of Glocester will spend winter in Los Angeles California. Rev A E Drew of Bedford and his wife have gone to Padena California for the season. Captain Charles B Hall Maine inspector joined his company in the Nineteenth Infantry at Fort Wayne Indiana and may return to Maine in spring. William McKinley’s former teacher, a superannuated clergyman in Providence Rhode Island, describes the statesman as fond of fun yet quick in studies.
The Worcester West Chronicle notes The Boston Post is among the best Democratic papers in the state and calls it highly reliable a family newspaper respected for quality.
Ver gennes Vermont December 11 Thomas Blacklock Jr of West Addison a 33 year old farm hand unmarried shot himself in the left breast on a highway near Millard Barnes Chimney Point while despondent Local authorities report no other persons involved in the incident and note the act occurred Saturday morning as a result of despondency
Twenty one widows receive pensions led by Anna Man Young aged 99 of Easton Pennsylvania. A grand ball in St. Louis will fund a popular inscription for the benefit of Samuel J. Sandall widows. Michigan potato king Jesse Wier raised seven thousand tshels on his farm and bought more, Olga Sanford granddaughter of the late Governor Hoffmann of New York is his only living third generation descendant and will inherit his fortune at age 87.
May Lyle Smith, a noted Boston-born flutist, makes her public solo debut at Tremont Temple tonight. She trained under George Van Santvoord in Boston and Eugene Weiner in New York, championing women in flute playing and praising the instrument as the queen of winds.
Miss Sadie Boyd of Cheyenne Wyoming, a student at Denver University, traveled 110 miles for an event reported in the recent edition. The article notes her journey and affiliation with the university in Colorado.
Mrs Grover Cleveland cast her first ballot on election day voting Republican. She and Baby Ruth left Lakewood New Jersey for New York for about three weeks. Mrs Cleveland will return to take possession of the White House cottage christened in snow white. Lady Florence Dixey criticized fox hunting and rabbit coursing urging anise bag chase. Daughters of the Revolution plan to present a Washington statue to France. Candace Wheeler becomes director of the Woman's building decoration and exhibits. The Duchess of Teck donated 2500 clothing items to the London Needlework Guild. She says the people ought to be fond of us for our hard work.
Zurich women secure suppression of a publication that revealed their ages occupations and descendants and was widely used at public resorts. The fate is sealed and the last edition cannot be bought for 50 francs.
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