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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1893
Page
4
A Republican suggestion that Assistant Secretary Hamlin could lead the Massachusetts Democrats signals broader support for a new generation. The piece argues that a score of young men rise to prominence, with gubernatorial timber evident and capable rivals across parties.
Public opinion fully backs Governor Russell in replacing the Medfield Insane Asylum Commission. The public loss of confidence and threatened scandal shown the need for reform and a new element, with Governor Russell acting cautiously to prioritize administration over individuals.
Senator Hoar’s tirade is framed as a party attack rather than a reasoned critique. The piece argues he fails to prove irregularity in Cleveland’s actions or any misconduct by Blount’s administration, dismissing the speech as brutum fulmen and urging more constructive use of his talents.
A newspaper column argues Secretary Carlisle projects a 23 million dollar deficit for the coming year, blaming four years of Harrison era governance for debts and denouncing the 1888 return of the Republican party as the cause. It urges facing the situation squarely and correcting fiscal course.
The article shows officials proposing to plug a funding gap by dipping into available reserves. It highlights a plan to cover losses and questions which programs will bear the burden and how the public will be affected.
The article argues Secretary Carlisle's remarks on silver accumulations and seigniorage are exploratory, not definitive. It notes his readiness to coin silver into dollars and issue certificates, estimating an addition of 55 million dollars, but contends public opinion likely prefers not to expand the money supply with cheap silver.
The piece argues that while wage-earner hardship persists, a revival is underway with mills reopening and manufacturing activity resuming in New England. It notes slow recovery and urges relief for the distressed, while maintaining cautious optimism that better times are near and the worst is past.
The McKinley supporters have eased their assault on the Wilson tariff reform bill as public opinion shifts. Voters see the measure as moderate and beneficial to New England interests, undermining earlier monopolistic opposition. The fight is not over, but the bill has gained credibility through publication and Mr. Wilson's explanatory report.
The Observant Citizen notes Captain Johnson of New Jersey, a diver, finishing the wreck removal of the schooner Wildfire near Cape Cod and bidding on three more wrecks. It also mentions Marquise M. Converse buying a Vermont farm, Ernest Longfellow’s clock, Colonel Higginson’s wheeling advocacy, Dr. Samuel A. Green’s views on death, and recurring missing letters in white enamel signs.
Reflections on Captain Thomas Lake at Copp's Hill burying ground reveal colonial grit and a postwar interest in Boston lore. The piece follows social quirks, family names Yerxa and Yerxa, local anecdotes, a Park Square nickel tale, a boardinghouse tableau, and a misdated pew anecdote before reporting Chicago mayoral results with Hopkins elected by a large plurality and a pending official count and potential contest.
Eight year old Charles Clement of Rutland died after taking part in the Lovejoy defense at Alton Illinois during the Owen Lovejoy riot. Captain Magnus Andersen plans a Sailors' Snug Harbor in Christiana Norway with a $2000 Milwaukee gift. Siddhu and Jinda Ram arrive in St. Louis to spread Arya Samaj ideas. they were World’s Fair assistants and now lead in religious congresses. Claus Spreckels eyes a grand San Francisco house on a new lot and lavish entertaining. The birth of Countess Herbert Bismarck’s daughter marks a rare familial milestone. the countess’s mother Empress Frederick and others send congratulations.
Senator Hoar argues theBlount appointment was not a valid U S ministerial post claiming it violated Senate consent and constitutional power. He disputes the Presidents handling of Hawaii and calls for a Foreign Relations Committee inquiry into the regent revolution and related diplomacy.
Letter to the Post criticizes lack of reporting on the National Association of Wool Manufacturers meeting at 70 Kilby street. The writer quotes fervent opposition to the Wilson bill, labeling it a rebel measure and denouncing tariff advocates as hypocritical, with regional notes on the Ways and Means committee and benefits to New England.
A reader asks the newspaper to publish the captain's residence for the steam yacht Eleanor, now under construction by Mr. W. A. Slater. The letter requests the captain's address and signs as T. H. Boston, Dee, 18.
In a letter to the editor William E Nice disputes a misprint about his voting and confirms he was the Republican candidate for Ward 14 council in the last election.
Ecuador and Peru accept Colombia as mediator ending the boundary dispute. No war will occur as both nations accept mediation and seek a peaceful settlement.
In the House this morning the conference report on the little urgency deficiency bill was agreed to. The Senate relief resolution for Ford Theatre sufferers passed. The New York bridge bill conference report was explained. The House ordered the conferees to recede from disagreement 126 to 47. The roll call 162 to 62. Oklahoma admission reported. Adjournment until Jan 3, 1894.
Boston's Carney Hospital appeals for clothing and money to cope with overflowing beds and rising costs. The Sisters of Charity note debts near $100,000, annual running costs around $38,000, and a 200 bed capacity since 1892. Free beds cost $100 per year, with $250 for societies, and donations support care for the needy.
Hearing before the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce explored the feasibility of the Eads isthmian ship railway through Mexico. John H. Rice and James Andrews of the Atlantic & Pacific Ship Railway Company urged a joint commission investigate the project and its merits.
Miss Fanny Au daughter of Mrs Charles Au elopes with William Duffy a New York area coachman from the Wallace sisters of 519 Sixth Avenue The Highland Falls beauty about 22 and once linked to a Welch of California was to wed Jan 3 The couple boarded the West Shore train to New York and sent a telegram to Mrs Au declaring they would wed before her message arrived The elopement causes a village sensation and leaves Mrs Au unaware of further details
The Boston post office inquiry division fights holiday mail backlogs as foreign parcels are detained for insufficient postage or postal-law violations. Superintendent Ryder and clerks scramble to locate unclaimed gifts for anxious senders, predicting many disappointed recipients at Christmas.
Boston officials report a large uptake in free vaccination as stations ran long hours. About 900 sought shots on Tuesday, with 320 in Roxbury and totals possibly reaching 1500 to 2000 by day’s end. Deaths from the Morrison family and Nora Regan spur renewed turnout.
The Court of Queen’s Bench in London held for the Royal Mail Steamship Company and the London & River Plate Bank in a suit by the republic of Chile over 338 silver bars valued at £130,000. The bars were moved from Chile to Montevideo by the warship Esplegle at President Balmaceda’s request. trial began November 23. Chile was represented by Sir Richard Webster.
The mid year concert of the M I T Glee and Banjo Clubs was held in Huntington Hall Rogers building last evening. The concert drew a good crowd and, in the Tech concert style, was an artistic success.
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