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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1892
Page
4
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The piece questions the Journal’s sectionalism over Carlisle as Treasury Secretary, noting prior praise of New England industry concessions and criticizing those who defend Pennsylvania and other states. It frames the quarrel as a test of patriotism versus partisanship within the newspaper.
The essay reflects on Forefathers Day as more than a local tribute, highlighting how the band of voluntary exiles began New England and how their ideas spread across the republic. It argues New England influences shape policy and national destiny even at distant times and places.
The crisis in France pits reform against a corrupt republic as royalists, imperialists, Boulangists and anarchists await to seize power. The world watches whether France will pursue changes within its government or dissolve into upheaval as savings are depleted by bribery and misrule.
The passage notes a political disturbance with anxiety but no anticipated commercial upheaval. It emphasizes that the event is of political significance and hopes the young European republic will gain strength and stability to retain the system while removing its evils.
Speakers condemn the Sugar Trust for restrictively supplying dealers and keeping prices high. They argue sugar could be five cents per pound for consumers, but the trust profits from tariff protection, bounty subsidies, and free raw material, pressing a claim for public relief and legal remedy.
The Boston Journal faces attacks from critics and rivals as it presses its claims against Mr Crapo and supporters. The note urges Crapo to win the Senate race against Lopes to gain Journal’s praise as it did for Ames and Morse in past battles.
The piece argues against laws shutting out immigrants, urging quarantine and inspection with presidential power to suspend entry if needed. It opposes Knownothing ideas, calling for health security and fair character-based screening as the proper approach.
The article argues President Harrison will delay strict civil service reform to reward political allies as Congressmen retire. It notes he plans to place pending appointments like consuls and small ministers to fill vacancies before Cleveland arrives, mirroring prior railway mail service behavior.
The ex president Harrison is reportedly to become an instructor of youth at Stanford University. Hayes left office for poultry raising and prison reform activities, while Cleveland returned to practicing law. Harrison is expected to lecture well, except perhaps on political economy or finance.
A Yale faculty decision to bar members of the class of 96 from intercollegiate contests weakens the nine eleven and varsity crew and could damage Yale's prestige as an educational institution. The writer suggests harsher reform such as training table and rowing machine workouts.
Private citizen William Newber Ger sues for 109 dollars, challenging the whiskey rebate policy. The action, framed as a legal challenge, leverages a lone plaintiff against a powerful trust, echoing debates about regulatory enforcement. The suit underscores tensions between private suits and federal efforts to curb rebates.
The city yawns with holiday signs from shop windows to florists and express offices. Crowds flood streets as evergreens, gifts, and turkey fill baskets, while postmen and parcel windows hasten treasured messages. Christmas is near and the air of generosity warms both rich and poor alike.
The passage argues that once the rebate certificate system is struck down by law, competition may return. It suggests Mr. District Attorney Allen may see a point in pursuing this matter further.
Attorney General Pillsbury is too ill to attend the Cahill trial as his physician orders him from the courtroom. Editor John B Wright of the Haverhill Gazette has recovered enough to work part days. The Yale Harvard debate is scheduled for January 18 with Yale arguing that railroad power should be further limited by national legislation and Harvard opposing.
The Post invites readers to write on how they would run a newspaper with a gold eagle prize for the best letter. Submissions may be serious or playful, praising or criticizing newspapers, with gentle critique of contemporaries and clear guidance on changes desired.
A Saturday conference on literature and art in education is set for Steinert Hall at 10 a.m. Participants include Miss Mary E. Burt, John Burroughs, the Rev. E. E. Hale, and Professor F. F. Fenollosa. The piece reviews local artists, galleries, and upcoming exhibitions by I. H. Caliga, C. H. Woodbury, Lee Tuckerman, Emile Carlson, and the Boston Watercolor Society.
Folkloric notes from New England mention Fred Plaisted of Portland taking daily rowing spins on Long Island. Cambridge elects Colonel William A. Bancroft as mayor, giving Groton and the region a string of eight New England mayors. D. W. Dow, born in Manchester, now based in Portland, visits his old home, while a South Hiram man theatrically burns a hundred-dollar bill, losing an incendiary note as a neighbor fears for safety.
Historian Parkman, long ill, is now recovering. The probate of William McKinley Sr. will allocates $40,000 to daughter Helen McKinley after charitable bequests. James R. Doolittle, 77, ex-senator of Wisconsin, to speak at Racine on Jan 2 in support of an extra session. Yale peers of late Senator Gibson included Andrew White and Justice Shiras.
The Boston Post raised $10,000 for Carney Hospital in a major effort. A letter from Carney Hospital dated Sept. 12, 1892 thanks the paper, and announces a bed named the Post Free Bed for newspaper workers, to be occupied by a person designated by E. A. Grazier or successors.
The Springfield Union suggests Ada Rehan should attend the next session of the international monetary conference to propose a statuesque plan to reduce the silver supply and raise its price.
The Post asserts the newspaper and its neighborhood are filled with Apollo Belvederes. critics ask if the media fills itself with such ideals or simply discusses them.
The Haverhill Gazette critiques Osborne amid political tensions noting calls for scrutiny and a sharp line about Republican votes. The piece frames Osborne as a focal point of partisan contention and hints at investigative stakes.
The Post invites letters addressing How to Run a Newspaper with a gold eagle prize for the best submission. Letters must be under 200 words, written on one side only, and addressed to News paper Competition The Post Boston. Competition closes at noon January 1, 1898, with results announced January 3, 1898.
A collection of brief anecdotes and quips from multiple papers including the Du Bois Courier and Philadelphia Record. Items touch on manners, self-possession, royalty, baseball, education, and local humor.
The Haverhill Gazette cites Boston Post reporting United States Commissioner Halsett as the first prominent Bostonian whose remains were cremated. The note adds a caution that many more may face cremation in the next world.
A nine year old Boston girl Maggie Norris Carter asks to join the Post Santa Claus Club. She explains her father slipped on ice last March and broke his hip, leaving him unable to work, and how she buys the Post each morning for him. Her mother works, and she writes the letter herself at Charter Street, Boston Mass.
Democratic members of the 1898 Boston Common Council in caucus at City Hall last evening unanimously re nominated David F. Barry for re election as president of the Common Council.
J F Walsh, a Lowell Fall River dealer, fights a Sugar Trust boycott after selling twenty pounds of sugar for 1 dollar. Trust refiners refuse rebates or supply unless Walsh raises retail prices or buys large lots. Walsh vows to press on, planning 100 barrel buys and cash payments, hoping to beat the trust as others have.
From the Fall River Globe, the Boston Aldermen demand pay increases citing poor finances. They argue they lack time for the license business, which they say would justify higher salaries.
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