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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1892
Page
4
Send your name and $1 to The Post Business Office to reserve a Columbus coin as a souvenir for the World Fair. Subscriptions are filled in order received, no mail delivery, refunds if not timely. Coins are half dollars in denominational form, profit to the fair treasury.
A contentious note accuses Senator Hoar of involvement in an allied effort to steal U S senators in Western states. The speaker questions why he did not leave it to associates Bit Chandler Teller and Mitchell and asserts Massachusetts voters respect their representatives and that Hoar risks staining his reputation by entangling with the alleged fraud.
A holiday pause gives Congress and Senators time to reflect on voter desires regarding the pig silver purchase law. Senator McPherson urged the treasury secretary to halt pig silver purchases until Congress directs a restart, with calls to repeal the law as a lasting fix.
A Boston Gas Light Company promised rate cut and higher candle power benefits are criticized as reaching only a small class. The public fears widespread extortion remains for dwelling houses and small users, calling for regulators to enforce universal dollar gas. The piece argues a fair profit is acceptable but not excessive dividends.
A proposal calls the Gas Commission to require gasoline priced at one dollar for every citizen, criticizing watered stock and interest payments on vast fictitious bonds as the core issue. The statement argues such policy would benefit the public and curb exploitation.
The piece argues French canal schemers bribed the press to sell news and influence, pushing France toward revolution. It parallels Boston where local papers are muzzled by corporate interests. It praises The New Post for refusing subsidies and stresses an independent press beholden only to the people.
The vote for President exceeds 12 million, the largest in U.S. history, with Cleveland holding a 391,379 plurality over Harrison. While party strengths vary by state, the returns show the country leaning Democratic, a shift not seen since Garfield’s era.
The New York Recorder proposes family suffrage giving fathers extra votes for sons and mothers for daughters to shift Massachusetts politics. The piece argues this would benefit Democrats, not Republicans, due to large poor families, then notes support for women’s vote should align with Massachusetts women’s views on democracy.
The author argues Canada violates the 1817 treaty by arming lake vessels as revenue cutters. A warlike stance could defend the northern boundary against a British incursion via the Welland Canal, urging readiness and insistence on treaty protections to preserve peace. The piece warns of lake cities’ vulnerability without formal defence.
The piece notes the burlesque performance of Clemenceau and Deroulede in Paris as a lightened gravity amid tension in France. It questions whether such farce can satisfy those who threaten to overturn governments while the world grows calmer if the duel remains bloodless.
The Everett fire victims who died saving their employer’s property Wednesday night are praised as true heroes. The Post endorses a Christmas relief fund for their families, sending a check and inviting reader contributions to support the Record’s fund, with subscriptions helping fund.
A Boston advertising survey shows The Globe, The Herald, and The Post dominating Christmas ad space from December 12 to 22. The Post leads with 196 columns of ads excluding wants, The Herald has 184, and The Globe 1721/6 columns. Circulation is cited as another important factor, with eager note that the New Post has risen to rival the leaders.
President Andrews of Brown University will arrive from Brussels in January. General Selden Connor has declined the Maine State College presidency. E T Ingalls of Haverhill, father of ex Senator J J Ingalls, is seriously ill. Thomas Treadwell Stone of Bowdoin, 1820 graduate, is 91. Isaac Watts Wheelwright, 1821 graduate, 91. Charles Edwards Barrett, class of 1823, 89, among Bowdoin’s oldest living alumni.
John Townsend dies of liver cancer in Toronto. Mowell W. Jones of Ovid Michigan emerges as a claimant to Samuel J. Tilden’s estate as a first cousin aged 84. Count De Lesseps's son, a Paris arrest figure in the Panama Canal scandal, is a NY promoter. George Gould at 28 inherits an estate powering 100,000 workers. The Astors and Vanderbilts are cited with heirs aging in their forties and fifties at succession.
Valentine Seitz, once Parker House chef and now Brunswick chief, declines to share methods for finding joints separating the white meat and giving tips on how to buy cook carve and serve the turkey while noting pork provides a pleasant flavor.
The piece previews a heated discussion on formatting and control within the daily paper. Readers share diverse views on editorial direction, tone, and decision making.
The Post offers a gold eagle for the best letter on the subject How to Run a Newspaper. Letters must be no longer than 200 words and written on one side of the paper. Address all letters to News paper Competition the Post Boston. Competition closes at noon January 1 and results will be announced January 3 1893.
The article outlines expert advice from Parker House chefs on selecting a turkey, dressing preparation, and precise carving. It details stuffing recipes using stale bread, onions, eggs, and herbs, plus roasting times from one and a half to two and a half hours.
T W Osborne of Brockton Massachusetts argues a paper should serve both rich and poor, honor the wealthy fully when crimes occur, and either follow public opinion or forecast ahead with vast capital. He notes the Post cannot publish all he knows.
Post office reports a large room of detained parcels destined to foreign countries due to improper postage and unsealed packaging. Many are Christmas gifts for Ireland Germany Japan England and Mexico. officials urge correct postage sealing and weighing and advise asking clerks if unsure. Postmaster Hart has extra staff to handle higher volumes through Christmas 1892.
Chairman Caldwell of the Western Passenger Association reports replies from the Boston and Maine and Central Vermont lines about ticketing that disrupted rates west of Chicago. Central Vermont says split tickets were removed and a new form issued. Boston and Maine offers an apology in the form of several dated Boston tickets bought in Chicago on Dec. 21 with a five day limit.
Aulsporn Maine December 22 fire destroyed F R Conant and Co planing mill and box factory 8S Fellows and Co machine shop and F T Fullers leather board factory. Losses total six thousand for Conant and Co five thousand for Fellows and Co and three thousand five hundred for Fuller. Fire started in the boiler room of Conant and Co planing mills.
A short list outlines standards for distinct names editorial brevity fair criticism factual news moderate advertising and growing circulation in Nees aks Boston.
Futurist advice argues for large but selective news reading, stressing genuine content and fair treatment. The note cites Boston newspapers like the Herald, Post, and Globe as models of wide circulation built on accuracy and authentic reporting.
Indianapolis December report says Thomas B. Carter head of the secret service bureau will ship counterfeit money to Washington. He predicts a major counterfeit operation in Chicago next year centered on souvenir coins. He notes metals for genuine coins are affordable and molding costs about 40 cents per coin with potential sales at 21 dollars each, yielding profit to makers.
Kate Field's Washington reports the Boston clothing businessman and ex Congressman Leopold Morse, a strong Washington figure, known for self made success and shrewd election dealings. Morse used retail savvy to intrigue rivals and maintain his congressional seat against gerrymandering moves.
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