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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1892
Page
4
First senatorial dinner party at Young's for Mr. Loper
The first in a series of dinners aimed at promoting Mr. Loper’s senatorial bid was held yesterday at Young's with Suffolk county members-elect present. The plan risks backfiring if partisans reveal the dinners as caucuses, potentially depriving hungry hopefuls like Lopez of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young’s
Pareman
Free lunches at State House restaraunt spark row over sergeant at arms
The dispute centers on whether the sergeant at arms is entitled to free lunches at the State House restaurant. Mahoney opposes subsistence. Captain Adams supports it. The sergeant at arms chairs the commission that grants restaurant privileges, making the issue politically sensitive for Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Repeal the Silver Law Urged by Boston Financiers
Massachusetts leads push to repeal the silver purchase act. The piece cites past Republican pusillanimity in Congress, Boston business protests, and Democratic pledges to repeal. It argues for a united business-front and immediate action before the new administration arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Boston
Congress
Democratic Party
Fragmentary political remark amid GOP turmoil
A brief, sharply worded fragment laments Republican infighting and national malaise, reflecting frustration with party leadership and the broader political climate. The note conveys a charged, opinionated mood without detailing events or individuals.
Gas trust extortion drains Boston gas bills
Delaware speculators are accused of routing Boston gas customers’ money through inflated rental for pipes. The Boston Gas Company allegedly paid $200,000 for two years’ use of 15 miles of pipe, nearly the full replacement cost, raising claims of a public price-fixing scheme. Vexed by such deals, the piece calls for dollar gas and exposes profit from a gas trust. It notes campaign finance links and a report on Hart regime restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Gas Company
Bay State Company
Boston Company
Great Gas Combine
Delaware
Hart
Roerrs
gas _ trust
Mr McLeod's Dodge Falls Under Legal Fire
The Reading Coal Trust splits coal and iron from transportation as a dodge to evade the law. President McLeod is accused of defying the court and seeking time for further extortion. Critics urge swift legal testing of this tactic to prevent higher coal prices for consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Reading Coal Trust
McLeop
New Jersey
Massachusetts Urges Enactment of Torrey Bankruptcy Bill
The editorial calls on Massachusetts representatives to push the uniform bankruptcy law after the holiday recess. It notes the bill is ready for enactment if backing is secured and urges lawmakers to reflect business community sentiment and act promptly before the opportunity passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Massachusetts
Negro Editors in Georgia Advise Capital N Negro
An alliance of Georgia negro editors proposes dropping the term colored and using Negro with a capital N to describe American citizens of color. The Charleston News and Courier adds Afro-Carolinians, sparking debate over best nomenclature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Negro Editors
Georgia
New Press Association
Charleston News and Courier
Quiet Democrat Victory Prompts Nod to Continuity
The piece notes a calm Democratic win with Harrison likely to stay, describing a contrast to the previous Republican scramble. It criticizes Republican press for stirring office worries while Democrats show placid patriotism and orderly support.
Very Cheap Indeed: Rogers Spends $404 for Boston Mayoral Bid
The text notes Homer Rogers ran for Mayor of Boston at a cost of $404. It outlines the experiment of a campaign financed with a small amount, highlighting the unusual affordability of a mayoral bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Rogers
Boston
Howe and pioneers linked in Egypt Exploration Fund receipt
The New York Recorder notes Mrs. Julia Ward Howe received a receipt for her Egypt Exploration Fund subscription numbered 5000. Early supporters included Mrs. Jared Sparks of Cambridge in 1884 and Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes. It recalls General Patrick A. Collins in Boston as a cabinet maker who rose to prominence in Democratic politics and Cleveland's Cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ward Howe
Egypt Exploration Fund
Jared Sparks
Cambridge
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Patrick A. Collins
Boston
Mr. Cleveland
New York Recorder
W. H. Clifford
Samuel Minturn Peck
New York
Frederick A. Stokes Company
Lipston
de Wolfe, Fiske & Co
Theodore F. Wright
Philadelphia
J.B. Lippincott Company
Local Notices of Naval and Clerical Appointments in New England
Congressman Randall resides in New Bedford. Reverend C. V. Parsons of York Maine becomes pastor at Rye New Hampshire Christian Church. Alvin F. Thoits plans Jan 1 retirement as Manchester Saturday Telegram managing editor to join Daily Union as city editor. Captain Walter S. Ashley of New Bedford to command the bark Bounding Billow in Arctic service for 1893 season. Captain Edwin Coffin to helm schooner Rosario, Captain E. Kelley of schooner Jane Gray, and Captain L. W. Williams of brig Hidalgo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall
New Bedford
C. V. Parsons
York
Christian Church
Rye
N. H
Alvin F. Thoits
Manchester Saturday Telegram
Daily Union
Walter S. Ashley
Arctic
Edwin Coffin
Rosario
E. Kelley
Jane Gray
Ministers and leaders tied to nuanced honors and gifts
M Ribot poised to be French minister at London court aided by an American wife. Bishop Horstman of Cleveland pushes exclusive English sermons in his diocese. Ex Governor Austin Blair, age 74, receives 4125 in a Christmas purse. Captain Hains, Cunard commodore, set for command of the Campania after triumph with the Etruria and City of Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ribot
French Republic
Cunard
Etruria
Paris
Campania
Weather and wit mingle in a frosty humor collage
A string of wry quips on cold weather and social quirks. The Washington Star notes winter as a necessary evil while the Picayune reflects on hardship in cold days. The Philadelphia Times imagines jealousy by the fire as temperatures plummet. The Atchison Globe lampoons hair and manners, and a Free Lance lampoon mocks a bicycle mishap in a playful quip-filled collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Picayune
Philadelphia Times
Atchison Globe
Eleanor
West End Fenders Controversy Over City Car Fenders
James G. McCann of Boston challenges Alderman Leary’s remarks on Grove Hall fender trials for West End electric cars. He cites the Woods Kane angle fender as successfully deflecting a dummy from the danger point and cites a Herald report to support his claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Board of Aldermen
Leary
Grove Hall
Lewis
Woods
Kane Angle Fender
Sullivan
Herald
Richard Woods
Alderman Leary
James G. McCann
Green Street
Boston
Gladstone Receives Queen Victoria Birthday Telegrams
Queen Victoria was among the first to send a gracious telegram to Rt. Hon. William E. Gladstone on his eighty third birthday at London. Dozens of telegrams and letters followed in greeting the former prime minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Queen Victoria
William E. Gladstone
How to Run a Newspaper Opinion Contest
Readers share guidance on ethical, profitable paper management. The note urges clear moral standards, nonpartisan editors, impartial coverage, aggressive advertising, prompt accurate reporting, and frequent public contests to boost circulation.
Eight page penny paper with lively editorial and contests
George W. Benjamin of Charlestown outlines a plan for a small town newspaper focused on popular, wholesome content. He advocates a red hot editorial exposing frauds, a children’s column, history features, a continued story, and prize contests to boost circulation, with affordable advertising rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Benjamin
Charlestown
Principle of Honest News By Wruouam J Allen
Wruouam J Allen of Grafton Mass lays out a first class newspaper creed praising reliable staff and ethical reporting He vows to publish both sides of issues without bias defend the downtrodden and uphold moral questions while serving all classes in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wruouam J. Allen
Grafton
Mass
On Broad Lines and a Free Press Mission
A call for an editor of broad education and courage, with a capable staff and harmony, to guide a paper that seeks truth, teaches, and preaches without malice. It advocates perfect freedom in discussion, avoiding offensive personalities while upholding the paper’s mission and responsibilities.
The Post’s steadfast champion stance and advice
A ConsTANT READER endorses the Post for its democratic principles and consistent defense of the rights of the poor and downtrodden. The reader urges no change in direction, urging you to keep the paper on its current path and tone.
One Price Advertising and Subscriptions Philosophy
AVision for a newspaper built on a single price for all ads and subscriptions with cash for labor and materials. Emphasis on pay-in-advance subscriptions, high value ads, honest news, modest headlines, varied make-up, liberal illustrations, and courteous handling of staff and public input. Norway, Me. L. A. Sanborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
L. A. Sanborn
News Bright and Pithy Sets Pace for Quick Reading
A brisk note on modern readers seeking concise, rapid reportage. The piece argues for delivering the core facts quickly, avoiding meandering detail, and prioritizing fresh, sharp storytelling over lengthy analysis. It emphasizes pace, clarity, and directness in newspaper writing.
Community newspaper aims for brisk, popular style
A letter from J Calnan of Allston argues for a bright morning paper with clean ads, concise headlines, and bold coverage of news, literature, and politics. He urges anti snobbery editorials and a reader-friendly format appealing to the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youn J. Calnan
Braintree Street
Allston
Cater to Masses Not Classes Editorials From Bristol Country
A 1892 Bristol Mass issue outlines editorial principles and advertising philosophy. It calls for honest convictions, open public use of columns, and strict separation from private interests. It stresses limited, first come first served notices, charity drives, and avoidance of sensational headlines while promoting a candid editorial voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana
Turkey
Bristol
Fall River
Mass
Qua New Aldermen Story Profiles Boston Leader
A portrait of the newly elected eighth district alderman from Boston, described as jolly and approachable despite a stern appearance. The piece notes his tall frame and blue eyes, inviting readers to judge him beyond first impressions as he prepares to represent the ward in the Board of Aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Board of Aldermen
Alpheus Sanford A Melrose Star Turned Boston Lawyer
Alpheus Sanford born North Attleboro July 5, 1856, celebrated for a Fourth of July memory. He moved to Melrose at six, later educated at Boston Latin School and Bowdoin College, where he captained the baseball team. He studied law, admitted in 1880, served in the Common Council, then the Legislature, and for years has been secretary of the Republican citizens' committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpheus Sanford
North Attleboro
Melrose
Alpheus
Melrose Public Schools
Boston
Boston Latin School
Bowdoin College
Sanford
Prince Albert
Joseph Nickerson
Republican Citizens’ Committee
Hickey Denies Ward 8 Club Treasurer Claims
James P. Hickey of Somerville responds to a Dec 27 report alleging he treasurer of a Ward 8 Democratic Club and violations of the corrupt practices act. He states no such club existed, denies treasurer responsibilities for any Somerville party group, confirms receiving funds from the John F Andrew district committee for specified use, and offers to settle any legitimate debts. He signs the letter from Somerville on Dec 29, 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Kenuiff
Democratic Club
Somerville
John F. Andrew Congressional District Committee
Boston
James P. Hickey
Opium Smuggling Case Before Boston Grand Jury
Onesime Mathieu proprietor of Central Vermont Hotel on Friend street stands charged with concealing opium packages smuggled from Canada into Boston. He appeared before Commissioner Fiske as government witnesses including Theodore Poulin and druggist Arthur Tessier described the operations. Bail set at 2500, case stemming from months of Treasury special agent investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Onesime Mathieu
Central Vermont Hotel
Friend Street
Boston
Canada
Fiske
Owen A. Galvin
J. P. Silsby
Allen
Theodore Poulin
Quebec
Greenville
Morrissette
Galvin
Counsel Galvin
Coungel Galvin
Smith and Buckingham
Alderman Lomasney Honored at Health Dept Banquet
Alderman-elect Martin M. Lomasney received praise at a complimentary banquet by health department associates at the American House last evening as he succeeds Alderman Keenan in the third district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio
Martin M. Lomasney
Alderman Keenan
Third District
American House
Pension lists and party fraud questioned by Boston papers
In Lowell News coverage the Boston Post asks whether the Boston Journal will assist purifying pension lists. The Journal declines, arguing that fraudulent pension lists are a Republican party stock in trade and a partisan issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boston Post
Boston Journal
B. J
Republican Party
Springfield Union Wordplay on Post News Printing
A brief Springfield Union remark targets the Post for seeking insider tips on running a newspaper. The editorial mocks the idea of printing all received information and jokes about producing 32 page supplements or pausing publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Springfield Union
Post
Boston Post backs dollar gas push amid Marlboro Enterprise note
The Boston Post urges a dollar gas policy for Boston in its signature energetic voice, as the Marlboro Enterprise cites the stance in brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro Enterprise
The
Boston Post
Boston
Fresh from the Press: A Winter Vacation and On the Trail of the Moose
A 1892 Chicago release by Canon Knowles praised for travel writing from England. Edward Ellis’s Maine hunting adventure, On the Trail of the Moose, thrill young readers with moonlight wolf battles and moose encounters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Canon Knowles
Chicago
A. G. McClurg & Co
Edward Ellis
Philadelphia
Porter & Coates
Maine
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Representative Democratic Paper
New England
Asrs
Post Publishing Company
Washington Street
A. Frank Richardson
Tribute
E. A. Grozier
the Globe
the Herald
the Post
Globe
the Gas Trust
MR. M’leod
DODGE
Harrison
Gladstone
Mzm
H. M
MR. Hickey
Mr. Galvin
Grand Jury
Alderman Lomasney
Lowell News
Derby Desks
Derby & Kilmer Desk Co
Causeway St
Lowell Depot
Edward S. Bartlett
D. D
John P. Peters
G. P. Putnam’s Sons
W. B. Clarke & Co
Alfred A. Church
M. A
Macmillan & Co
Shakspere
Ouida
Hovenden Company
Florence
the New Post
Columbus
Mint
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