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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1891
Page
4
The writer urges Boston to keep two small ponds in the Common and Public Garden iced and maintained for boys to skate through winter. He notes the ponds are affordable to maintain by watering, shovelling, and timing releases, and asks Mayor Matthews to start the initiative in his new administration.
The article notes the election of Senator Simpkins as president of the Massachusetts Republican Club, suggesting a potential shift from its earlier strict crusade against corruption led by first president Roger Wocott. It recounts the club's former vow to purge bad actors, including ousting Marruxen & Quay, whose resistance in Pennsylvania and enduring senate seat challenge that followed signals a changing dynamic.
Wotcott declines re election due to illness and warns Republican reform efforts. The piece urges President Simpkins to heed the lesson and focus the club’s labors on Massachusetts, noting prior strain from national reforms in Pennsylvania and the GOP committee.
The first free coinage speech in the new Congress should be by Republican Senator Stewart of Nevada. In 1888 he forced the party platform to adopt the silver resolution and last year led fifteen Republicans to pass the free coinage bill, opposed in the House by Andrew and sound money Democrats. He introduced a bill for free silver on the second day of the new session.
The piece accuses Judge William A. Woods of thwarting indictments in the DupLIEY bribery case by retracting January grand jury instructions in March thus aiding DupLEY. It argues the Harrison administration protected DupLIEY and questions Woods’s promotion as a reward, urging Senate hesitation before confirmation.
The New York Tribune hails Elkins appointment as strengthening the administration and public confidence, while critics call the move a tainted choice and insult to the people. The piece notes Elkins as a staunch Harrison ally and intimate friend of the Secretary of State, seen as a useful, harmonizing addition by supporters.
The text condemns Steve Elkins joining Harrison's Cabinet, labeling him tainted by private deals and scandals. It contrasts Elkins with Wanamaker and Miller while noting Elkins’ long public life offers no redeeming public service memory. The piece argues the Senate should protest such an appointment and urges public respect for the administration.
The Brooklyn Navy Yard patronage distribution was arranged by the Brooklyn Republican committee meeting Secretary Tracy. The report claims satisfaction among Brooklyn Republicans and signals concerns about civil service reform under the Harrison administration and the influence of political machines.
In New York, Ed Ward M. Fiex faces forgery charges tied to a troubling pattern of fraud. The case points to a publicized downfall of a prominent family and echoes broader worries about the era’s pursuit of wealth. The article links similar crises involving a Boston bank firm and a young man named Norcross, suggesting systemic causes beyond individual crime.
The Woburn Daily Press champions a little boy who ran away from cruel treatment. The paper’s vigorous coverage aided in locating the wanderer and ensuring he will be cared for moving forward.
Wholesale dealers in paints varnishes and artist materials will close their stores from Thursday December 24 to Monday December 28 for the Christmas holiday period.
A fragmentary reminiscence blends skating on a pond and a daring grip on a stranger. The narrator recalls old skates, a crowd circling, a dramatic fall, and a whispered refrain about Annie Laurie or Rooney as suspense builds around an unnerving scene.
Owing to illness, the symphonic violin and viola concerto is replaced by the Masonic funeral music. Mme Fursch Mach sings arias from Don Giovanni and The Marriage of Figaro. Paderewski recital set for next Wednesday at Music Hall follows a rich program. The National Conservatory of Music in New York schedules January entrance exams with talent-based free instruction and partial waivers, with a five-year aid condition. Handel and Haydn Society reports unprecedented Messiah seat sales aided by Lillian Nordica. Auction plans by Leo Liepmanssohn include manuscripts from Chopin Mozart Mendelssohn Beethoven Schumann and Spontini, highlighted by Mozart's letter to his wife after The Magic Flute premiere. Missa completes Cymbeline score and EY Schakes seeks staging The posthumous Litolff opera Le Roi Lear. Sullivan works on music for Tennyson play for Daly.
A collage of jokes and captioned exchanges from Pittsburg Dispatch through Puck and Harper's Bazar. Topics range from teetotaling Frost to family banter, editor jokes, wedding scenes, and neighborly manners, all framed as brief humorous vignettes.
Public notes include Mary Livermore at 70 planning a Detroit lecture and Paderewski's early start at age three. Indiana dig uncovers 7232 Indian spear heads and knives. Edison foresees trains of two cars every twenty minutes powered by electricity. Lewsley, AP reporter of Burchard speech, has died in Los Angeles. Sioux man Alexander Rencountre stars in the first Indian divorce case. Theodore Child criticizes Paris painting schools. Hiram Maxim plots camera-on-a-kite for aerial city views. Kate Field reputedly never wrote for the London Times. Assistant Secretary Soley remains sole official to discuss U.S. vessel movements.
Harvard University issues a new 1891 92 catalogue noting a student rise surpassing last year and a total attendance of 3021 when summer students are counted. It records faculty changes, new departments in comparative literature and teaching, and expanded summer school courses. Details include prizes, funds, and expanded offerings across the sciences and professional schools.
The Baltimore Sun reports Matthews the Democratic candidate for Boston mayor won re-election by about 15 000 votes, a personal triumph tied to his character and capacity. Observers say Massachusetts leans Republican but Boston could influence 1892 results.
A Milford News excerpt envisions Nathan Matthews Jr., Boston mayor, succeeding Governor Russell when his term ends, presenting a bold political placeholder from Medford. The piece frames Matthews as a capable, brilliant young figure fit to preside over Commonwealth affairs.
Bernard D. O Connell of Lowell was fully exonerated after a U S District Court trial. Judge Nelson directed a verdict of not guilty when government evidence failed to show any violation of the pension law.
In Cambridge the Aldermen heard a petition asking to rename Main Front and Harvard streets from West Boston Bridge to Harvard College as University Avenue. The special City Council committee took the matter under advisement after hearing prominent residents.
The piece argues Elkins' selection reflects Kerens and Blaine influence rather than merit. It notes a White House Thanksgiving guesting by Kerens and suggests the Democratic House may probe Blaine's role, Foster's advice, and Alaska seals amid a broader cabinet scandal.
The New York World portrays Mr. Elkins as a conspicuous political figure focused on revenue, using public office and political connections to promote private business. It describes him as valuing gain above all, associating with others who share that aim and viewing government as a legitimate patron of his ventures.
The Worcester Post questions Stephen B. Elkins as Secretary of War, arguing the move signals the President’s bid for renomination. It notes Elkins’ troubled reputation and suggests Harrison’s choice reflects weak chances unless the appointment shifts opinion.
The Providence Journal notes two key moves by the President signaling a GOP deal. Stephen B. Elkins is nominated for Secretary of War while a retaliatory tariff plan targets nations lacking reciprocity treaties. The piece views this as an understanding between Harrison and Blaine to ease path to Minneapolis nomination.
The Philadelphia Times notes President Harrison aims to gain practical politics in his Cabinet and harmonize Blaine supporters with the administration. It argues there will be no direct clash with Blaine over the next nomination, as Elkins’ appointment signals alignment and a Blaine non‑contest at Minneapolis.
The piece defends Mr. Elkins against Mugwump attacks, noting his principled life, legal work for litigants with the Federal Government, and his rise to prominence. It lauds him as a university graduate with breadth of mind, originality, earnest purpose, and steadfast loyalty to friends.
The New York Evening Post profile lauds Stephen B. Elkins as a leading Republican figure. It argues he embodies late era Republican principles, combining politics and business for the party’s broader aims. It notes over twenty years of dedicated public and private service aligned with Republicanism.
At the annual meeting the Association of Massachusetts Assessors elected officers: president Thomas Hills Boston. vice president Charles K. Sawyer Fitchburg. secretary G A King Lainton. treasurer H S Coffin Newton. executive committee members ex-officio O H Carpenter Malden, S E K Gates Holyoke, Ltar rison Fall River. legislative committee includes I G Oris Worcester, J B Duncklee Lester, W F Grammer Woburn, James Ellisworth Northampton, Nathan D Pratt Lowell.
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