Advertising shared by Boston papers in December 1892
During ten December weekdays from the 12th to the 22nd, 1892, Boston papers showed varied general advertising totals. The Globe carried 283 2 3 cols, The Herald 259 1 4 cols, and The Post 211 1 8 cols, with each paper listing substantial wants ads. After deducting minor wants from all, the adjusted general advertising totals are The Post 196 1 6 cols, The Herald 184 cols, and The Globe 184 cols.
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the Globe
the Herald
the Post
Globe
The
Herald
POST
A Word to the Wise Remains of a Year of Progress
The year just passed is praised for steady human progress with no major disasters or mistakes. It notes a kinder, more connected world and a future shaped by the year’s effort and struggles.
Unanimous Democratic Picks For City Board and Council
The Democratic Aldermen-elect choose Mr. Joan H Lex as chairman for next year. Alderman Lz has been an efficient chair. In the Common Council, Mr. David F Barry is re elected with near certainty. The new City Council starts in harmony, a good omen for the year.
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Joan H. Lex
Alderman Lz
David F. Barry
Barry
Anonymous Circular Sows Unease in Boston Journal
The Boston Journal notes an anonymous circular sent to Republican legislators urging opposition to caucus unity. It labels the move demoralizing intrigue and questions who authored the missive. It hints the authors may be either Mr Crapo or Mr Barbety, calling for open naming of the culprits.
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Boston Journal
Lone
Davis
Mr. Crapo
Mr. Barbety
Boston Chamber Urges Fast Steamers Between City and Liverpool
The Boston Chamber of Commerce joins other business groups in calling for one or more fast steamers of the Etrurian class on the Boston to Liverpool route. There is no question about Boston’s judgment on this matter as the city weighs its commercial interests.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Liverpool
Boston
Cunard Company Urged to Increase Accommodation Demand
State and of all New England demand this increased accommodation. Can the Cunard company afford to disregard this unanimous request.
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New England
Cunard Company
Roundabout Robbery of Boston Gas Customers
A denunciation of Delaware and Bay State Gas interactions shows the Boston Gas Light Company overcharging consumers. The piece claims a 30 cent per thousand feet excess fee, with yearly losses of hundreds of thousands, including a $789,364 charge for price gaps over 55 cent gas. It urges residents to resist continued exploitation.
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Boston
Bay State Gas Company of
Delaware
Bay State Company of
Massachusetts
Boston Gas Light Company
Boston Company
Gas
Bay State Company
Police outrage at Trinity Church noted in insult to young woman
The latest police outrage recalls a South Boston incident with an officer accused of injuring a citizen during Bishop Brooks consecration. The piece predicts removal but questions police demoralization and hints at Republican political impact in Governor Russell's rising vote.
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South Boston
KiNn
Trinity Church
Bishop Brooks
Gains and Losses in Massachusetts 1892 Vote Totals
The Boston Journal notes Harrison won Massachusetts by 26 001 over Cleveland with 183 892 to 151 855 in 1888 and analyzes 1892 shifts. Democratic gains exceeded 30 000 for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general while most Republican ticket candidates fell back except Haile whose votes rose by 2 994.
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The
Boston Journal
Harrison
Cleveland
Massachusetts
HaIle
Mr. Haile
West End Railway urged to fit cars with safety devices
Alderman Lewis presses why the West End Street Railway has not installed life saving appliances promised last October. Commissioners chose the Cleveland platform, Hirt fender, and a buffer to reduce injuries. the Hirt fender and buffer are not yet in place. He questions why cars no longer run on Dartmouth Street after ten years of service.
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Lewis
West End Street Railway
Cleveland
Whitney
Alderman Lewis
West End
Dartmouth Street
South End
Mr. Whitney
Boston Passengers Board Fulda for Genoa via Gibraltar
North German Lloyd steam ship Fulda sails December 31 from Boston to Genoa via Gibraltar carrying Mrs. Mary F. Hoppin Miss Sarah D. Hoppin Miss Agnes Hoppin and maid Mr Edmund M Wheelwright Mrs Edmund M Wheelwright Mr Frank Green Mr George Gregory Smith Mr Albert H Stearns.
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Boston
Genoa
Gibraltar
North German Lloyd Steamship
Fulda
Mary F. Hoppin
Sarah D. Hoppin
Agnes Hoppin
Edmund M. Wheelwright
Frank Green
George Gregory Smith
Albert H. Stearns
Williams Aims New Path After Election Defeat
Congressman George Fred Williams faced defeat with good humor saying he would not wear any more Congress shoes. He told a friend that he planned to pursue a different path after his loss, signaling a pivot from Capitol work.
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George Fred Williams
Congress
Readers invited on best way to run a newspaper
The Boston Post seeks reader input on how to craft a better newspaper while noting the Boom ing Post needs no advice. The item frames a debate on editorial approach and audience engagement.
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Haverhill Gazette
Boston Post
Post
Some Notions Are Good From the Brockton Despatch
A brief, editorially toned quip from the Brockton Despatch criticizing people who claim expertise in running newspapers while lacking practical ideas. The note suggests pretensions without substance and hints at the idle chatter of unexperienced commentators.
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Brockton
Symphony Girls at Boston Music Hall Rehearsal Riot
Amy Robsart reports on a Boston Symphony rehearsal at Music Hall filled with 466 Symphony girls queued for the second balcony. Conductor Nikisch led Berlioz and Vieuxtemps as eager fans, fashionable chatter, and rivalries erupted in the crowd, while the orchestra delivered brilliant passages and the crowd pressed for seats and admiration.
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Symphony
Boston
Music Hall
Nikisch
Richardson
Czerny
Beethoven
Berlioz
Benvenuto Cellini
Apollo
Mr. Schnitzler
Schnitzler
Volkmann Symphony
Paderewski
Amy Robsart
Secret of Success In Running a Daily Newspaper
Advertising plea asks readers to submit suggestions and bright ideas on how to operate a daily newspaper. Competition closes at noon tomorrow and urges prompt participation.
Newspaper Competition Rules and Prize
The Post offers a gold eagle for the best letter on How to Run a Newspaper. Letters must be under 200 words and written on one side. Address to News aper Competition the Post Boston. Closes noon January 1, 1893. results announced January 3, 1893. High volume may limit printing to the best letters.
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the Post
Newsaper
Boston
Murm
Boston Post Style Note on Newspaper Practice
The verse urges clear honest reporting and reader engagement. It calls for brevity and truthful publishing with good typography, prize offers, and space for letters, reflecting a newspaper’s craft and standards.
The Post Promotes Public Reading and Community Values
In a bold public appeal the paper urges readers to consume wholesome, uplifting stories and factual coverage. It emphasizes inclusivity and high standards, advocating for a strong community voice and responsible advertising as part of a trusted household publication.
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J.C. H
Honesty and Wealth Sayings From Jamis Moss in Boston
Prominent phrases claim honesty, time, value, knowledge and truth in a collection attributed to Jamis Moss of Boston. The snippets emphasize confidence linked to wealth and urges majority over minority in a concise, locationally tagged set of maxims.
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Jamis Moss
Boston
News Principles From Rutland Editorial Page
The Rutland Vermont public press urges harmony between business and editorial rooms. It stresses printing what the public will pay for and delivering essential news in concise form. It advocates attractive headlines, fair discussion of important topics, and avoiding doubtful ads.
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P. Q. Rutland
Garrison Statue to Rise in Newburyport for Fourth of July
William Lloyd Garrison will be honored with a colossal bronze statue unveiled next July in Newburyport as a gift from William H. Swasey. Dr. Francis H. Underwood, once U S consul to Glasgow, has issued Quabbin the Story of a Small Town, a holiday picture of New England life.
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William Lloyd Garrison
Newburyport
William H. Swasey
Francis H. Underwood
United States
Glasgow
Scotland
Cleveland
New England
Clergy moves and local notes from New Bedford
The Rev Earl C Fry departed New Bedford to lead the Christian Church in Woodstock Vermont General Cogswell returns home from Washington to spend the holidays with friends in Salem Mrs Cogswell is ill Mr B M Warren resigns as Crescent Mills treasurer and joins C H Pope Co of New York Richard L Ellis officer of the ill fated bark Helen Mar who was reported dead after a wreck has returned home to New Bedford from San Francisco
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Earl C. Fry
New Bedford
The
Christian Church
Woodstock
General Cogswell
Washington
Salem
Mrs. Cogswell
B. M. Warren
Crescent Mills
C. H. Pope & Co
New York
Richard L. Ellis
Helen Mar
San Francisco
Young Duke of Orleans Honors Great Grandfather Memory
The Duke of Orleans says he venerates his great-grandfather and avoids pears because the ancestor never did. Ex-President McCosh advocates a conference of presidents professors and parents on promoting manly exercise without evils. Bishop Doane will receive a carved black oak throne in Albany Cathedral as a gift from Mrs. J. V. L. Pruyn, a 22 foot high landmark. Joseph Jefferson greets a new grandson named Warren Jefferson born to his son Joseph Warren Jefferson and a Tiffany relative.
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Orleans
McCosh
Doane
Albany
J. V. L. Pruyn
America
Joseph Jefferson
Jefferson
Joseph Warren Jefferson
Annie Ward Tiffany
Warren Jefferson
William Warren
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Post Publishing Company
Washington Street
B. A. Grozier
NEW City Council
Russell
Journal
Artemus Ward
Goodby
Govopnof
Wise
Coley
Eesectes
Cima
Sac Tees
Tyoasuter
Amour Rae Oso
Father
Young 1893
Speak
Bostonians OF
Draper
Symphony Girls
Apthorp
Philadelphia Times
Lowell Courier
Brown
Hayseed
Smith, Gray & Co
S Monthly
Ethel
George
Chicago Tribune
Wilkes
Brobson
Etheleee
Eva
Epw. J. Walsh
Temple Place
Vermont
Hubites
NEW Publications
Bank of England
London
Mark Twain
Brother A
Brother B
Century
China
Miller
the Century CO
East 17Th St
Boston Almanac
Business Directory
Sampson, Murdock & CO
Franklin Street
the New Post
Columbus
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