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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1892
Page
4
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The piece accuses Chairman Carter of turning a Montana race into a personal hunt for a Senate seat. It alleges the Harrison administration aids the effort and Pennsylvania manufacturers fund it, claiming the administration seeks to capture a legislature to appoint a free coinage advocate to the U.S. Senate.
The Panama Canal inquiry in France tightens as arrests are made including young Dr Jesseps. The French Chamber committee presses a vigorous investigation, prompting reflection on how US Congress handling would differ.
The Boston Journal printed in its Washington correspondence a suggestion that Governor Russell might resign to join Mr Cleveland's Cabinet, a claim Republicans condemn. Haire has retracted his pretensions and Republicans urge the Journal to stop reviving the error.
The Connectcut River line leaves the New York and New Haven and falls under Boston and Maine control. The shift is seen as a better outcome for Boston interests and preferable to continued NY and NH management. Despite foreign ownership, Boston gains a more favorable position in the regional network.
Commissioner Raum reports 846,595 pensioners as of June 30 with 449,876 new claims. In six months about 100,000 claimants joined, listing roughly 946,000 pensioners. The war’s peak active Union forces totaled 67,747, so pension payments in peace dwarf the wartime army, prompting a call to scrutinize for fraud.
The Hon William Taylor advocates district based election of presidential electors, citing Michigan as a recent example. He argues the issue rests on representation of the people in choosing the President and should be discussed on broad grounds beyond party considerations, noting Massachusetts has a sizable minority excluded from the current process.
The query notes that a minority group achieved representation in the Electoral College, framing it as a potentially desirable outcome. It discusses implications for fairness and democratic balance without endorsing or opposing the result.
Alderman Sullivan leads a push for higher pay arguing $1500 per year is too low and $3000 would attract capable men. He argues salaried work should be commission based with defined hours, or else the position should be honorific. The plan favors district abolition and general ticket elections with fair salaries.
The piece argues that Republicans distort Democrats' stance on civil service rules for free delivery post offices. It notes Harrison delaying merit system extension yet warns against overreach. It recalls Harrison's moves to block civil service rules in railway mail service to purge Democrats and appoint Republicans, while Cleveland is unlikely to reverse Harrison's extensions.
The New Post has grown from a low rung to challenge the city’s top papers in five days of advertising columns. The Globe and Herald lead in display ads, but the Post excels in reaching households with a daily page for women and broad home delivery, boosting its status.
From the New York Recorder Leopold Morse is described as a man of uncommon talents who became one of Boston’s most successful and opulent merchants by sheer force of his abilities. His death leaves a notable gap among the city’s best known solid men.
An Associated Press dispatch reports Mayor Matthews retains a 13,000 plurality amid his unpopularity. The piece argues that a 13,000 margin does not prove he is alarmingly unpopular, defending the sizable lead as solid victory.
The Holyoke Democrat reports Boston mayoral race results where Matthews achieved nearly half the votes of his opponent yet drew no general unpopularity. The piece frames Matthews as broadly acceptable despite the narrow margin.
Ada Rehan and Speaker Crisp are set to meet and shake hands after sharing top honors in the good form contest at the Washington Post event.
A collage of humorous clippings from era papers includes quips about a clock, rear-enders, hastily wed couples, quills and geese, pony buying in Missouri, Mrs Lease and the Senate, and notes on a ballet dancer memoir.
A cablegram from Professor R Stuart Poole of the British Museum to Rev Dr W C Winslow announces Charles Dudley Warner's election to succeed the late George William Curtis as honorary vice president of the Egypt Exploration Fund.
Mayor Sargent, re elected at New Haven Conn by a 1900 plurality, runs three thousand workers in his factories and is a noted free trader. Rev George T Flanders DD takes a Rockport Mass church post. He recently inherited a substantial sum from a former parishioner. F D Lilley, Allan Steamship manager at Portland, goes to Montreal for a promotion. W H Robinson of Portland succeeds Lilley. Edw F Elwell, New York sculptor and Hancock Gettysburg statue contractor, summers at Sandwich.
Mgr Louis Galimberti newly cardinaled is described as the sole journalist to receive the red hat. A Sioux named Hard Hearing Fool is sent to the national insane hospital, claimed to be the first Indian there. Sir William Gordon Cummings stops baccarat to raise bulls and exhibits at a Birmingham show. Lady Cummings visits home. A private fund seeks Balfe the composer, now a pauper needing a London refuge, despite his father’s estate. Victoire, his sister, died married to Duke de Frias. The son’s descent into poverty remains a mystery.
Gilmore's Band and D W Reeves headline a Sunday Boston Theatre ovation with two concerts under the new leader. Hollis Street hosts a Christmas Week recital by Wolff and Holiman on Thursday. Paderewski recitals are set for Music Hall January 4 and 12, 1898. Several productions and appearances fill the season with Mrs Bernard Reeve returning to England and Pageant of the Year at Mechanics Hall. Large audiences expected for Messiaen performances and Handel and Ayrn Society’s Messiah at Music Hall. Sunday night Palace Theatre features Joe Flynn Lillian White along with Hearts of Oak and Mugg's Landing company cast members.
Franklin B. Davis, receiver for the short term Endowment Order of Safety in Lawrence, reports to the Superior Court that each certificate holder in good standing will receive dollar for dollar their original investment. The funds total $13,828.49, enough to refund all paid plus a $5,380 balance for the receiver’s services.
Mr William Whitman treasurer of Arlington mills and eight years president of the National Association of Wool Manufacturers resigned Oct 1. A committee urged him to stay for another year but he says re consideration is impossible due to private affairs demanding his full attention.
Inspector Collins arrested Frederick L. Goudey news agent at the American House yesterday afternoon on a charge of selling obscene books. The case centers on materials found in his shop and is part of a broader crackdown on indecent publications.
The article analyzes rising gold exports and their link to U S trade, debt repayment via bills of exchange, and weaker crop prices. It notes five years of net gold loss, historical shifts in gold movement, and how bonds, cotton prices, or foreign purchases could alter the balance.
Manchester Union notes excitement over Massachusetts political salons on Beacon Hill next month and speculation on finding a Corbett to challenge pugilist Lodge in a bid to knock him out.
A Fall River News item notes growing use of devices that bear one another's burdens as a practical application of Christian charity. The story highlights commendable farms adopting these methods as exemplars of community support and faith in action.
The Board of Police issued General Order No 120 to advance promotions. Chief Inspector Coulter, Captains Gaskin of Division 4 and Dawson of Division 6 lead a committee to examine reserve officers for regular force promotion at police headquarters Monday at 9:80. Officers listed include Thompson, Cain, Hall, Carbee, Hennesey, Lane, Taylor, Clifford, Courtney, Clahane, Foley, McGillivry, Reagan, Riordan, OConnell, Dupes, and Grindley from divisions 1 through 15.
At Holy Cross Cathedral seven young Levites were ordained as priests. An 8 am procession included eighty seminarians from St John’s Brighton and visiting clergy. Arch bishop Williams, assisted by Fathers Walsh Rex Andre, presided as the kiss of peace greeted each candidate. Post ceremony the Magnificat was sung and a banquet held before assignment to parishes by Archbishop Williams. Named clergy include Philip J. Gormley J Harkins W Lenehan James A O'Rourke John F Kennedy Michael J O'Conner Owen J Tynan.
Timothy O'Brien aged 29 of 69 Austin Street Charlestown was arrested yesterday afternoon for assault with a knife on his wife Nellie O'Brien at 18 Lynde Street.
Paris reports that M. Charles de Lesseps M. Fontaine and M. San Leroy were arrested on orders from Justice Minister Bourgeois over alleged Panama Canal frauds. Henri Cottu fled to Vienna. Ferdinand de Lesseps not yet charged. Police seized a vast trove of documents as fourteen vans carried evidence. The government seeks to prosecute a number of deputies while Republican leaders applaud the firm stance.
The Church of the Good Shepherd on Cortes Street filled with sorrowing friends and relatives for photographer Charles F. Conly's funeral. Delegations from Odd Fellows Masons Royal Arcanum and theatrical circles attended as Episcopal burial rites and Masonic committal services were conducted with Rev. George J. Prescott and other officers officiating. Interment followed in Milford family lot with Episcopal committal.
The report confirms United States Commissioner Hallett will not have a public funeral and favored cremation. A court messenger found arrangements for his body to be sent to Koy, New York, where it was incinerated in the Troy crematory, praised as the nation’s best. A local cremation movement exists seeking a regional facility.
The Board of Fire Commissioners must leave their rooms at the Burnham building No 74 Tremont street as tenants at will. They will relocate by the end of next week to rooms in the old courthouse building on the third floor formerly used as Clerk Manning’s office and a judge’s lobby until Bristol street headquarters are ready next fall.
Charles Everton, 52, of Maplewood, collapsed and died on the sidewalk in front of Estabrook Eaton's store on Washington street yesterday morning. He left a widow and seven children, the eldest married, while his widow is reportedly near death. Everton was walking with Isaac Morris Jr. when he suddenly fell and did not regain movement.
Harlow Thayer, janitor of the Continental Bank building, succumbed to injuries after an elevator crush. He died yesterday at Emergency Hospital. His body was given to Undertaker Waterman. Thayer resided at 81 Burgess Street and was well known. he leaves a family.
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