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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1892
Page
4
The haunted house opens to admit Homer Roe and two Avizens named Brackett and Haile, joined by the ghost of Osbourne to come soon. The mansion fills with Republican ambition as more spirits appear at the windows.
The Journal criticizes Roxbury Republicans for not electing BuRRaGE to the Board of Aldermen. BuRRaGE was a strong candidate, but support from ex-Mayor Hart and Candidate Rogers on the same night harmed his chances. The electorate chose Alderman DEvVER, praised as a good official with no malign influence behind him.
Editor Whianr of the Haverhill Gazette offers to pose for an Apollo statue for the World's Fair but the editor notes the profession is full of such Belvederes. He adds choosing one would be more perplexing than selecting the Montana Justice solid silver statue.
The Boston Journal criticizes Mayor Marthews for persuading citizens to grant him a third term. It argues the mayor reduces taxes, lives within income, avoids debt increases, funds large permanent improvements, and boosts public-service efficiency, noting no Republican mayor has done so in this way.
The lease of the Connecticut River and Vermont Valley roads by the New York & New Haven signals another consolidation that excludes Boston. It shifts New England rail control away from Massachusetts, highlighting Boston's demand for a New York connection not under New York interests or under Boston-favorable control. The NY&N road has long acted against Boston, a stance that this deal appears to reinforce.
The text notes that merchants and the public of Boston have long opposed extensions or consolidations and that the newest proposal should not be viewed with favor. It frames the extension as not what the public wants and highlights ongoing opposition.
The text states that rising majorities for liquor licenses from 1890 to 1892 imply police must stay out of politics in Boston, demand an end to the liquor-dealer alliance with the Police Commission, and call for Osbourne to depart. It warns that without reforms, the next year’s license majority seems obvious.
The Post reports General Parner will not defend the cup for Boston in the upcoming races with Lord Dunraven. General Paint earned rest after three campaigns, yet local yachtsmen and Boston newspapers are urged to form a syndicate to raise funds to sustain a cup defender for the fall contest, keeping Boston at the center of national yachting.
A Barrett press campaign urges auctioning Boston liquor licenses to the highest bidders. Critics warn this political gimmick prioritizes money over character and neighbor rights, risking reduced licenses and public unrest rather than proper regulation. The debate questions whether such a plan truly serves the city or aims to boost revenue.
In a sharp appeal to District Attorney ALLEN, the piece notes a renewed push by the Whiskey Trust to raise prices five cents a gallon on whiskey and ten cents on alcohol, aligned with coal price increases by the anthracite trust and likely flouting federal enforcement. The writer presses ALLEN to indict once more.
Some lines warn they may abandon steerage carriage after January 1 and raise cabin rates to recoup profits. They cite ongoing stringent quarantine rules, but the authors doubt such a move. Transatlantic traffic remains a large, competitive business unlikely to be consolidated into a trust, with rates driven by trade conditions.
A Lowell Citizen note says the silver statue model committee approves Ada Rehan by measurements, with her pocketbook being a satisfactory feature. The item jokes her head may be too large for a perfect model, reflecting light commentary on the famed stage actress.
A Haverhill Bulletin note urges lawmakers to adopt a businessman's view on state measures. If Beacon Hill officials act like businessmen, the Massachusetts Legislature could be trimmed to under three months.
Lawrence December 14. William Lynch a night freight brakeman on the Boston and Maine railroad was run over in the South Lawrences yard this evening. His right leg and arm were cut off and he will die.
Wasstwaron December 14 General Rosecrans condition is gradually improving this afternoon according to brief military dispatches with observers noting steadier respiration and rising strength.
Mr Arthur B Sawyer hosted a small dinner at the Algonquin Club. Rev John Duckson objects to Parker Memorial union at Church of the Unity. Lawyer P Searle public service in wardrobe duty imposition fight. Mr and Mrs George B Clapp back from abroad occupy Commonwealth avenue home. City Clerk Galvin and the Mayor need a vacation yet election pressure remains through January. W F Murray failed in school committee bid. H R Reed named director at Boston and Maine, a rising business figure from Nash Spaulding & Co. Mrs L Shannon Davis of the Boston Needlework Guild reports four thousand garments given to the poor.
The Hon C E Gibbs of Bridgton Maine has gone to Virginia for a long visit Owen J Synan of Fall River will be ordained a priest at Brighton Seminary on Saturday General H M Plaisted of Maine and family will go South to stay in Aiken South Carolina most of the winter Just before Congressman Reed left Portland he received a 10000 offer from a magazine for a series of articles The Auburn Gazette says Dr L J Martel of Lewiston may secure a consul post in Bordeaux or Marseilles and is talked of as Lewiston mayor this spring
Miss Elizabeth L. Thompson and James Greer Zachry announce their engagement. Both are former Washington residents now living in New York. Thompson is daughter of ex Governor Hugh S. Thompson of South Carolina and now a controller at New York Life Insurance. John Burroughs and Mrs Burroughs stay at Adams House with Miss Burt of Chicago and Miss Odler of Copenhagen, Denmark, for a week. Burroughs reports no new book. Miss Burt promotes disuse of readers in favor of literature education. Miss Odler, a Danish university graduate, studies U S education methods to apply at home, noting the West schools are ahead of the East.
A collage of witty lines culled from Baltimore American Elmira Gazette Lowell Courier Siftings Binghamton Leader Munchener Kalender and Brandon Bucksaw. Jokes touch on marriage hubris fashion and college hazing with light social satire and quick punchlines.
Pittsburg report details how conspirators sought a gradual poison to disable a pugilist in the Home stead plot. They consulted a druggist and described a preparation to take effect in three or four days, with ingredients from coffee and soup samples analyzed by company chemists at Braddock, Home stead and Duquesne.
Watersury Vermont reports a south wind storm with several inches of snow on the ground and good sleighing conditions through the day.
In a dated New York exchange from December 18 1892 H C Potter disputes the unauthorized circulating use of his name in a letter related to Sabbath observance and Sunday opening. Elwin A Morse replies asserting misrepresentation and urges a public denial to prevent further harm to friends of the Christian Sabbath.
Senator Mills of Texas disputes New York Sun and Tribune reports about Crisp at the Reform Club dinner. He says he did not know Crisp was invited or about his speech until seeing the program, and that the club meant no disrespect. Mills refers questions to Ellery Anderson in a Washington letter dated December 14, 1892.
The engagement of actress Hattie E Schell to Dr Albert Tracy of Westfield Mass is announced. Schell recently divorced Lieutenant Jeffrey Carden of the U S Navy after a court struggle. She tours with the Manola Mason company and regards Springfield as home where her mother resides. Schell is the daughter of late J S Schell, known as a scenic artist at the Boston Theatre.
Adam Kaiser, 50, cut his throat with a razor at his residence 87 Boylston Avenue in Jnn Plain at about 5 30 last night. The wound proved non fatal and he survived the self inflicted injury.
At 5 20 pm two young women Miss Kate Donahue and Miss Delia Barry both 20, living at 192 Maverick Street, were struck by a freight train backing down the Boston and Maine line at Maverick Street crossing. Miss Barry suffered crushed legs and internal injuries, with fear for survival. Miss Donahue escaped with injuries but expected to recover. A passerby man saved one of the women pulled back from danger. the names of the rescuer and the other witness are not known. Both injured were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital by police ambulances from Stations 1 and 7.
The Boston Branch of the Needlework Guild of America, led by honorary president Mrs. John Lowell and president Mrs. John Morrison, reports over 4000 new garments collected and distributed this year. Beneficiaries include Episcopal City Mission, Charity Hospital, New England Hospital for Women and Children, Boston Children's Friend Society, and many other charitable homes and institutions.
At a regular Tuesday evening meeting of Washington Post No 32 G A B of South Boston the group elected officers including Commander Thomas F. Ryan G V C William O Neal J V C James McGrath M W L ford surgeon J Roach chaplain J A Connell O D J Weigle 0 G C Bailey Delegates to the department convention were J A Clapp and J A Connell with alternates J B White and P Organ
Washington reports that H. W. Fuller of Chesapeake and Ohio Railway confirms the capture of two men at Huntington West Virginia. They are believed to be the perpetrators of the en eme robbery and probable murder on the speeding Virginian at the scene yesterday morning.
New Haven December 14 Yale freshmen and sophomores await faculty action after the Proctor's and Music Hall disturbance. Investigators find instigators were sophomores, not freshmen, and penalties may target classes as a whole rather than individuals. Loss of privileges could include the junior promenade, a social triumph for the 95 and 96 classes.
At the 26th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Peace Society in Philadelphia Dr Sarah T R Ravenson urged arbitration as the remedy to labor capital conflicts. Belva Lockwood cited a Danish Parliament move toward international arbitration and anticipated France joining soon. A letter from Charles C Bonney noted the peace congress convention set for August 14 to align with European delegates heading to Chicago.
Harlow Thayer, 60, of Burgess street and worker at 53 Summer street, suffered three broken ribs and a dislocated shoulder when struck by an elevator yesterday afternoon. He was rushed to Emergency Hospital in critical condition, with doctors hopeful for recovery.
An adjourned hearing on the Pintsch Compressing Company license was held in the Aldermen's chamber last evening. Alderman Sullivan chaired. Francis A. Cabot, expert for the board of five underwriters, testified he inspected the works and found nothing particularly dangerous.
James G. Blaine Jr. announced at noon that his father is resting nicely. He said an interview earlier in the day about Fabre Ducey visiting was misinterpreted by the reporter, and that Dr. Ducey has not visited since the illness.
Hampunre Dec 14 Coron the absconding broker, whose firm failed with large liabilities recently, has died by his own hand. Authorities report his body found hanging from a tree on the outskirts of the Kiel.
Alice Turner aged 65 fell down stairs at 30 Cambridge street yesterday afternoon, breaking her neck and dying instantly. She had been visiting a friend Miss Turner and had worked as a domestic at 23 Temple street for some time.
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