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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1892
Page
4
A collage of humorous quips and social portraits from a past era. The snippets include a hungry tramp's joke, a brimming office romance, church politics, a judge's brief address, a joke about Venus de Milo, and a Maine of mistaken engagements. The verse adds a nocturnal scene of a quiet facade masking hidden tension.
In a bold soliloquy, General William Cogswell of Salem declares his suitability for the United States senatorship, targets Lodge of Nahant and Henry Cabot Lodge, and vows to fight for the post. He praises his own abilities, mocks rivals, and notes Speaker Barrett’s interest in the seat. He ends with a defiant “Whoop La.”
The Boston Post publishes daily from 2509 Washington Street. Subscription rates and delivery instructions are listed with notices on address changes and payment methods. The notice emphasizes second class mailing, sender risk, and payments to the Post Publishing Company.
Boston Theatre on Washington Street shows a program at 8 p.m. titled Shi loh with details incomplete in the listing.
The Boston Post declares its return to prominence dating back to 1831, promising to become Boston's most prosperous paper once more and restore its historic stature and influence.
The city endorses Mayor’s backing of Dr Jenks in the Public Institutions board dispute. The Deer Island outbreak is quelled and reform is urged to avoid repeating past errors. Confidence remains in Dr Jenks to implement necessary administrative changes.
The piece urges public opinion to press Boston authorities to enforce laws against the Louisiana lottery. It questions whether citizens can prevail upon Mr Morris and his associates to surrender profits in moral interests and notes the lottery still operates with two remaining concerns to be addressed.
The text urges public sentiment to curb gambling and the Louisiana lottery's influence, noting persistent ticket trafficking in Boston through 1894 and praising The Post for exposing vice while stressing police efforts must deepen to end the corruption. It questions whether Boston can force executives like Crosby to yield.
February brought record ad revenue and circulation for the Post as it leads New England journalism. The piece discusses dramatic ad revenue gains, compares page counts with the Globe Herald and Journal, and endorses New York ballot reform proposing a single mark to choose an entire party ticket to ensure voters’ will is accurately reflected.
An editorial extols the American flag as more than bunting, symbolizing a people of sixty million yearning for welfare and freedom. It honors equal rights, national pride, and the nation's historic struggle, noting the flag’s purity and its role as a beacon of future promise. The piece ends by stating the editorial aims to uplift the flag’s significance occasionally.
Ottawa reports an invitation from the United States to a conference on reciprocal trade with Canada. Canada rumors caution, and New England’s interests favor reciprocal ties with British North America. The Harrison era favored giving New England reasons to complain, not profit, making real progress unlikely without strong regional influence. Blaine once urged Canadian talks, but Harrison annulled the conference and dismissed the idea.
A bill introduced in the New York Legislature seeks to replace the pasteboard ballot with a single official ballot listing all nominees. If passed, voters will use a nearly perfect ballot to eliminate the peculiar New York pasteballot and cure the faults of the current system.
The Supreme Court heard arguments on the silver brick case seeking coinage of silver bullion under the 1857 act. The Post still expects the repeal of the free coinage act of 1837 to be upheld. The piece notes alarm in administration circles and questions how the Republican party would respond if free coinage were upheld, suggesting Mr. Harrison might welcome such a ruling.
A revolt against Hunt gains broad support nationwide. The World cites party papers and independents condemning efforts to block New York Democrats from freely expressing their will. New York Democrats, led by businessmen, press ahead with earnest resolve.
The verse extols choosing the best advertising approach and a lasting impression. It frames Get the Best as a superior option for reaching broad audiences and staying memorable in daily reading habits. The urge is to seize excellence in promotion.
Mr S D Chilton of 50 Chestnut Street Charlestown delivered a copy of the Boston Evening Post dated July 8 1765 to the Post office. The four page 16 by 10 inch sheet is described as an extremely unique early example of Boston journalism.
A reader asks the editor what Citizen Hobart soliloquizes about himself. He questions if Hobart is a RepublcticAN Reaper or your paper author.
A reader from Claremont thanks the Post and Record for a paper that suits him, dated February 3, addressing the editor with praise for the publication.
Harrison F. Green of Reed's Ferry N H sends best wishes to the Post in support of its effort. The friendly message expresses confidence and encouragement for the paper's success and continued service to the community.
The Trimount polo team defeated Technology by six goals to two in a fast, exciting match. Powers and O'Donnell led with strong rushes and Gay delivered superb play to secure the win for the Trimounts.
Those who fail to secure seats for the annual Boston Press Club benefit will miss one of the year’s most attractive entertainments. The programme, soon to be announced, will feature the best dramatic attractions of the year.
A collage of brief opinions and quips from various papers. Topics touch on politics and governance, industry trusts, naval arms, and a satirical jab about pensions and marriage. The tone reflects early 20th century editorial voice with pointed, sometimes ironic, social commentary.
Ex Senator Frank W Howe donates 5000 dollars to Lowell General Hospital for a free bed. Town Clerk Loomis of Luffield Conn completes index of town records since 1660. Rev Henry F Allen of Church of the Messiah tours Stockbridge. Professor Packard Brown named honorary member of Moscow Imperial Society. Ezekiel C Gardiner named chief of police of New Bedford and is a long time printer at the New Bedford Standard. Uncle Joe Holden of Otisfield Maine argues the sun revolves around the earth. Benjamin Poor of Raymond New Hampshire, aged ninety seven, is thought the oldest living War of 1812 veteran. Edwin G Eastman nominated for New Hampshire attorney general. formerly partner of General Marston and Rockingham county solicitor. General Marston declined the office after Tappan's death.
In this vignette style piece a range of figures is depicted: Sir Francis Clare Ford, new British minister to Constantinople, noted for steady service since 1852. Patrick Egan described in sharp physical detail. Ex-President R. B. Biages invited to New England Chautauqua in South Framingham on July 25, Grand Army Day. Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherard,Louisianian, naval veteran, age ninety-nine. and a colorful capsule on Prince Bismarck, whose conversation sparks winged words and a place in national folklore alongside Goethe and Frederick the Great.
Washington February 4 Congress completes a drawn out session with rules settled and a resolution to probe Congress authority to fund the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Debates on eulogies, Sunday prayers, and appropriations conclude as the House adjourns awaiting action tomorrow.
The President sent to the Senate on February 4 a slate of postmaster nominees including E. M. Stacy at Oakland Maine C F Warren at Kennebunk New Hampshire S L Churchill at Colbrook Massachusetts O C Houghtaling House tonic H A Pope at Milton George Flood Maynard M E Stockbridge Dalton George Cushing Hingham Olmes Canton C A Merrill Winchendon Mrs L F Graves East Weymouth P J Maltby Northford Connecticut A ee Goddard Essex C N Downs Birmingham.
In Washington on February 4 the Senate resumed executive business. Frye urged placing the bridge bill and its adverse report on the calendar, and the measure was moved onto calendar status. The Florida senators inquiry report, affirming Call's seat, was then read and concluded with Davidson’s appointment deemed an irrelevancy.
A twenty five member sub committee on rules at the Republican city committee headquarters on Washington street met to review governing rules. The motion to add one member from each of 205 precincts was defeated 11 to 6 and no change will be recommended. The plan to raise vice presidents from three to five passed with little opposition. The panel adjourned at 10 o'clock to reconvene on call of the chairman.
Tremendous sale of tickets for the second Handel and Haydn concert next Sunday at Music Hall. Boston woman composer’s Mass praised by critics and performers. soloists Mrs Jennie Patrick Walker Mrs Carl Alves Italio Campanini Emil Fischer. Beethoven choral fantasia included. Vladimir de Pachmann to give three piano recitals at Chickering Hall starting Feb 11. features Moonlight Sonata Liszt fantasies and Chopin pieces. Thematic programmes and tickets at Music Hall.
The Third Unitarian Church of Dorchester fills its vacant pulpit with Rev. Frederick B. Mott of Salem. His installation last evening drew notable clergymen including Rev. E A Horton and Rev. Stopford W. Brooke, marking a successful transition after Rev. William S. Lawrence left for Japan last May.
Members will meet in annual session at Thorndike on February 9 to discuss the Republican party’s temperance position. Speakers include Hon. Fred eric Fosdick, Edward H. Haskell, and Hon. C. C. Coffin, with music. John Herbert, secretary, has tickets.
Lawrence Feb 4 state armory commissioners seized 16 000 square feet at the corner of Methuen and Amesbury streets from the Atlantic Mills and will erect an armory at once costing 80 000 dollars. The land was seized because the deed restricted sale to manufacturing purposes. The armory will be ready by 1893.
Washington report on ex Speaker Reed praising the Louisiana lottery charter withdrawal as a triumph of the 51st Congress. He notes post office committee actions, Supreme Court validation, and shifts of power to the rules committee to enforce partisan agendas. Reed warns liberal measures were lacking and criticizes minority rights rhetoric while commending recent procedural changes.
Clark University researchers report Laura Bridgman’s brain showed normal development before age two, then uneven growth tied to underuse of sight and other senses. The cortex was thinner overall, with diminished nerves for smell and taste and greater development near her right eye.
The New York Chamber of Commerce held its regular monthly meeting to discuss rapid aid for famine victims in Russia. President Charles S. Smith urged prompt contributions, and Abram S. Hewitt noted barrels of grain waiting for shipment. A 50 member relief committee was empowered to solicit nationwide funds, with leaders including W M Evarts J Pierpont Morgan Andrew Carnegie and John D Rockefeller. A second committee in PuinapEvpHta Penn decided Libav port would be best to land supplies and sought government steamship rates for immediate cargo.
The Flood Memorial Hospital dedication was held in Johnstown with a large crowd. General D. H. Hastings gave the principal speech. James B. Scott of the Pittsburg Relief Association transferred the deed to the Conemaugh Valley Hospital Association. A public meeting followed at the opera house with thanks to the charitable world.
The New York Life Insurance Company trustees met to review the special committee’s report on the State superintendent’s inquiry into the company. The committee was not ready to report, and the board adjourned until next Monday with expectations the report will be ready then.
The Milford News weighs whether William E. Barrett has the intellectual heft for a United States Senate seat, framing it as a fair question about his suitability.
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