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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1891
Page
4
A collage of eccentric vignettes from a Southern city scene includes a young editor, a landlady’s boy visiting lodgers, and a hog entering a stationery store to inspect pens. Also noted are a playful sermon ripple over a parish question and a barbershop incident ending in a $10 fine.
George S. Guernsey of Rochester Vermont praises the Boston Post for independence and Democratic principles in a December 12 1891 letter. The Stablemen's Assembly K of L 6627 endorses the Post for refusing a West End railroad bribe. Cambridge Aldermen endorse a double electric track on Mt Auburn street with street alterations under city oversight. A resident suggests West End aims to connect with Newtons via Watertown.
Last week the Boston Post reported a rise in its circulation figures. The paper notes a notable increase in readers and distribution across core zones.
The article argues federal registration and privileges for vessels would aid merchants by easing carrying trade, spur iron shipbuilding, and boost home construction after tariff relief on coal and iron ore. It urges prompt passage with Democratic House support to benefit New England industry.
The article praises Mayor Matthews for winning a larger share of the vote than last year, with Allen’s tally down and Merrill’s up. It argues the result shows broad popular support beyond partisan lines and strengthens Matthews's administration for a second year.
The Boston Journal is challenged over its record of last year s free coinage bill vote. The piece argues that twenty two Republicans supported the bill and that Democratic lawmakers led by Mr Andrew and Mr Oneil of Massachusetts helped form the majority to defeat the measure, not a simple Republican opposition. It calls for correction of Journal figures and praises the Democratic stance.
The editorial lauds Mayor Matthews for a clean, progressive first year and predicts continued Democratic control of the City Council. It warns of potential dangers in legislative division but urges the new aldermen to maintain a spotless administration and accountable governance in 1892.
The free ship bill, rejected by the last Republican Congress, is set to be revived in the House. Congressman An Drew is expected to introduce it with Massachusetts support. The measure would restore American flag eligibility for ships owned by American citizens and challenge the failed subsidy system.
President David A. Barry of the Common Council was re elected for his thirteenth term, setting a city record. Alderman FLoop was also returned by an effectively unanimous vote in the seventh district, illustrating notable non partisan sentiment in the election.
The piece argues Senator Hoar could chair the judiciary while Senator Teller leads the privileges and elections committee. It contends Hoar favors federal control of local elections and a force bill, despite recent shifts in position and ongoing campaign rhetoric. The analysis criticizes his change as promotion driven rather than conviction preservation.
The passage criticizes the committee divisions over the force bill and cites TEL LER as a Republican dissenting voice who helped derail it. It questions whether elevating Hoar’s ally to judiciary chair would reward treachery and foresees an end to future force bills.
The Post declares an apology to readers and advertisers for omitting five columns of ads due to space limits. It notes the upcoming improvements to handle such emergencies and links poetry cravings of Almy and Norcross to a shared verse.
A lyric urging Americans to clear the tracks for the coming year 1892 trains. It speaks to partisans to disengage and allow fast movement toward progress, naming public figures and calling for calm and unity as a metaphorical engine approaches Broadway in December 1891.
A collage of society hints notes Senator Crane’s multi role in a capitalists yacht club tale, John P Richardson son of Cotton King Edward Richardson dies in New Orleans, Cardinal Gibbons may succeed Leo XIII, Dickens is buried in Moline, Blanton Duncan close to Napoleon III, de Peyster holds Mary Queen of Scots lore, Joseph Francis writes life history, Ardeshir’s venom study, Curtis’s early start, Anstey’s Vice Versa remade as Little Puck with a racy verse writer behind it.
The Boston Post, under new management, refused a payment offer from H M Whitney of the West End Street Railway to publish favorable material. Whitney then reduced the paper’s advertising, but the Post vows to pursue honest journalism and urges public support.
The Egypt Exploration Fund seeks funds to record Egypts ancient sculptures and monuments before they are damaged by tourists Arabs and dealers in antiquities. The work aims to preserve 4500 year old records of early civilization by collecting five dollar subscriptions through its officers.
The Fall River Herald notes a marvellous transformation in the Boston Post as it revives its appearance and broadens appeal. It credits democracy in journalism and calls the reform an enduring success already winning popular favor.
The Russell presidential boom began in Boston and swept across the nation without a formal landing. It has since reached San Francisco where it awaits repairs.
Danvers December 15 The fourth annual dinner of the Jackson Club was held tonight with notable attendees including Hon Josiah Quincy J Lamb Rev H O Johnson and Hon C D Smith among other prominent Democrats.
Walter F. and W. F. Lansil exhibit watercolor works at their studio, highlighting Lansil’s colorful Venice Grand Canal study and Penobscot Boston Harbor and Dorchester shores. The Water Color Club and Unity Art Club display broadened scenes with artists like Susan Bradley Curtis Morse Silsbee Wittman Longfellow Mason Nowell Merriman Hills Hills and Parker. The scene also notes Halsall in Provincetown Pope painting icons Barnes Barnum Menagerie Wagener portrait plans and Graves flower work.
At a Washington council meeting the American Shipping League chose Russell A. Alger as president Ambrose as vice president Charles Schill as secretary A Vanderbilt as treasurer and an executive committee including Ambrose Snow Andrew Wheeler M Tl Gauss and others A memorial to Congress urged passage of the tonnage bill, backed by Amos Cummings and John M Farquhar of New York.
A night at an uptown club ends with a delicate Swiss repeater bell tolling the hours as a guest unveils a pocket watch that winds itself. Jeweler S. S. Crosby explains repeaters cost 300 to 500 dollars, with Swiss makes admired for quality and precision.
In New York at the Metropolitan Miss Emma Eames in Romeo et Juliette sung in French. She impressed as a grand, exquisitely clear voice with perfect accuracy and poise. The audience was large and fashionable as Dereske starred as Romeo with a near-perfect ensemble and chorus.
The New Nation reports Henry M Whitney of the West End company offers newspapers payments for publishing his speeches. The Boston Post refused the bribe, sparking an editorial critique of press corruption and calls for free, unfettered reporting and public reaction.
The Citizen notes that wholesale bribery of the daily press in Boston would be the greatest evil. Readers lose trust when newspapers are seen as written and paid for by a soulless corporation. Clergy may accept money for services, but papers selling principles taints public thought and silences protest.
The Boston Post reports H. M. Whitney will use his influence to cripple this newspaper. Readers in Boston and New England are urged to resist a supposed monopoly that cannot muzzle free press. Three cheers for one daily paper in Boston.
Fitchburg Mail notes Sherman Hoar and George Fred Williams face early prejudice from cliques while praising emerging figures in Massachusetts like William E. Russell Nathan Matthews Jr Sherman Hoar and Gj Fred Williams. Their initial steps align with public promise and irritate old ring masters who lose leverage as new leaders gain footing.
The Newburyport Herald notes the Boston Post crowing over the Reedism death while the House shows a two thirds majority and eighty eight Republicans. It argues that quorum is not at risk yet and calls for more evenly divided party representation.
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