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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1893
Page
4
The Boston Common, a new Republican Sunday newspaper, appeared yesterday. The Post greets the launch, bidding it a successful start and abundant prosperity.
The city mourns Dennis Cawley once a Common Council member and longtime North End resident. A trusted adviser and generous helper, he stood with Matthew Keany and Michael Carney in the famed local trio. His loss leaves a void among civic and community leaders.
Citizens gather at the request of Mayor Matthews in Boston to discuss employment for the unemployed. The piece urges the conference to seek long term relief beyond charity, emphasizing sustainable work for wage earners and urging careful, wise deliberation rather than expecting instant fixes.
The Post introduces art portfolios as a unique educational tool showing faithful photographic views of world tours and the World’s Fair, preserved for posterity. They include concise commentary under each image and are offered at a nominal price, appealing to the public’s interest in instructive art.
The general store of knowledge and information tends to raise artistic taste and cultivate love of the beautiful while gratifying the desire for the wonderful. Art portfolios grow from a bright idea and have become a widespread fad across New England.
The Post urges immediate, hunger relief for Boston's unemployed through meal, grocery, and coal tickets funded by reader contributions. It aims to avoid delays of broader schemes, noting the plan is temporary but potentially adaptable to official efforts, and highlights trust in local citizens to coordinate employment later.
Supporters argue Utah meets requirements for statehood with 207,905 people per the last census, $120 million in assessed property, $6 million bank capital and substantial deposits, 12 million pounds wool, and significant mineral wealth. Critics like Morse still oppose due to Mormonism, but advocates insist Utah should join the Union, matching Nevada in status.
The British Tory minority obstructs Liberal legislation to prolong Gladstone’s life. The writer condemns the tactic as cold blooded and shameful, alleging Chamberlain leads the effort to block the Grand Old Man before he dies. The piece argues the spectacle pits a nation’s liberty against a faction’s delay.
The observant citizen describes Dr A A Gabelein a popular Hebrew preacher who spoke in this city last week. He is tall and spare with a black beard and speaks English Hebrew German and several other languages. Lieutenant Charles P Smith of Engine 1 is noted as training cadets and earning a captaincy after twenty years in the department.
The German Emperor labors long hours with little sleep while his speech and memory impress crowds and officials. Princesses Louise and Beatrice cycle for exercise in Balmoral Park. Ex-President Benjamin Harrison visits New York on private business and plans Philadelphia and New England engagements. Infanta foulalle plans to winter in Paris with skating ties. De Claus Spreckels aims to build a lavish San Francisco home. A question on Spanish women's names links Carmen to Carmel and the Carmelites. Professor Ware of Columbia is consulted on Milwaukee library and museum plans.
A Union Hall audience in Boston heard Hon. John D. Long deliver Forefathers Day remarks on Pilgrim virtues and shared aims. He framed the voyage as both religious and business influenced, stressing duty, fortitude, and the link between daily work and national progress, ending with America sung by the congregation.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania John Simpkins a profane iron moulder became deaf and dumb after a sulfurous ignition paused his hearing and speech. He attended a Methodist revival where his speech briefly returned and he spoke of visions including an angel. He warned others to quit sin, then claimed renewed loss of speech and hearing followed by blindness and waning strength, intriguing the city.
A bogus dispatch claimed Mrs Lillie Gurney of Waterville Maine died and left $125 000 to grandson Harry Dore of Boston $100 000 to another grandson Samuel Lamb a Boston hairdresser and $275 000 to Colby University The truth is she is alive in Waterville and not wealthy enough to fund such bequests She is supported by city aid and can barely afford horse care.
The New York Herald publishes David A. Wells remarks arguing that an income tax is unnecessary and unsuitable for a free government. He calls it inquisitorial, unissued by civil liberty, and only justifiable by war conditions, warning Americans to reject arbitrary enforcement to preserve freedom.
Edward Atkinson argues against an income tax as unnecessary and describes revenue gaps as temporary. He claims panic caused by bad legislation is over, urges businesslike tariff fixes to balance the treasury, and predicts prosperity if common sense guides policy rather than political obstruction.
Admiral Gherardi calls for a national air to represent the United States and urges Congress to designate one of the major songs as the national art. He favors the Star Spangled Banner by a wide margin among naval officers, argues for patriotic display, and condemns mixing the anthem with medleys.
A Boston reader argues teachers show arrogance and egotism in public schools. He recalls experiences where teachers refused to explain arithmetic errors and suggests teachers should sacrifice personal pride for students. The writer asks for more constructive instruction and accountability from educators.
A Boston letter discusses relief for the unemployed and destitute amid winter. Proposals include coal at cost and inexpensive meals funded by charity, plus city cooperation. Suggestions call for a citizen subscription drive, distributed aid through charities, and targeted feeding schemes modeled after Harvard’s Foxcroft Club and Jennie Collins’ Boffin’s Bower.
The Post editorial criticizes insufficient relief for the poor in Boston despite wealth and generosity. It urges extending charitable networks beyond existing societies to prevent severe winter suffering, noting multiple organizations exist but must reach farther to avert unprecedented hardship.
A letter proposes churches keep basements open daily 7 am to 8 pm to collect small contributions for food clothing and fuel for the hungry. Donors could give a cent, seven percent, or a loaf, with church ladies coordinating distribution and aid. December 16, Boston. PL.
A Post reader cites St Andrew's booths run by Mrs Lamadrid in New York where warm meals cost one cent. Tickets sold to charities fund meals for beggars, replacing cash given to the needy. The writer suggests writing Mrs Lamadrid to learn how these stands operate.
A loyal reader writes to the editor of the Past Post, stating ongoing engagement with the publication and noting familiarity with its pleadings. The missive underscores reader dedication and requests consideration.
A letter encourages readers to donate ten cents each to a fund for Christmas dinners and coats for poor families. The writer asks the Post to help locate a deserving man who needs an overcoat and signs as Cc. H.
A letter proposes placing subscription boxes in theatres, depots, hotels, City Hall, State House and other public places to help the needy. The writer urges charitable readers to contribute and support needy residents.
A letter proposes the Post start a weekly fund for the unemployed. Receipts would be turned over to three prominent citizens who would distribute the money to the needy. Signed by c. W. 8.
A letter from BE in Boston on December 15 proposes a simple weekly five cent contribution from anyone who can afford it. The plan aims to relieve thousands of needy people through small, regular donations.
Rome December 17 Cardinal Monaco La Valletta senior member of the Sacred College is seriously ill. The Pope wishes daily updates on his condition and if Leo XIII dies he is seen as a likely papal candidate. He is a mild, scholarly intransigeant leader who opposes conciliatory policies toward Italy and guards Holy See interests.
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