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Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1892
Page
4
The Boston Post Revival Promise
The Boston Post, established in 1831, aims to regain its status as Boston’s most prosperous paper after years of decline, signaling a bold revival plan and renewed commitment to strong circulation.
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Boston Post
Boston
A Strong Hand
The Post approves the Mayor message endorsing his decisive action on public institutions. The Mayor backs Dr Jenks, targets the weak link, and applies a practical remedy with no politics or sentiment. The result is a reorganized, disciplined administration with no further revolts or demoralization at the Island.
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Post
Boston
Jenks
The Chilean Verdict and U S Lynching Comparisons
A brief editorial contrasts the Valparaiso mob judgment with the New Orleans lynching case. It notes both events proceeded in local courts and comments that in New Orleans neither leaders nor participants faced disturbance, implying differing outcomes from local legal processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Valparaiso
New Orleans
Chilean verdicts and indemnification in Oceanic incident
The article states that murder charges were fixed on none of the accused, serious offences proved, and penalties imposed under Chilean law. It notes acceptance of the verdict, suggests the Italian government’s dissatisfaction over the New Orleans incident, and says the Valparaiso verdict allows civil suits for indemnification against rioters. It adds the US will hold Chile responsible for American sailors’ injuries not covered by the verdict, and credits Chile with acting justly.
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New Orleans
Valparaiso
United States
Chile
Beacons slur answered by Boston Post manager
The Boston Post responds to a Beacon slur by asserting full local control and no entangling alliances. It highlights strong finances with tripled circulation and near doubling of advertising, claiming net profits of well over ¢500 for the last fiscal week and inviting verification by the Beacon editor.
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Beacon
Post
Boston Post
The
Forced Sensation Denied by Boston Democratic Leaders
An afternoon paper claimed Democrats in Boston and Massachusetts funded campaigns with Louisiana Lottery money. Leaders Josiah Quincy, Mayor Nathan Matthews Jr, Aldermen John H Sullivan and John H Lex, and others dismissed the report as absurd. They note the Post started the attack, while a Republican police board aided the lottery’s grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Toto
Josia Ann Quincy
Matthews
John H. Sullivan
Democratic State Committee
John H. Lex
Democratic City Committee
the Post
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Tremont Temple
Republican Board of Police
Are the laws even handed in Maverick Bank case
The piece questions public trust in law as the Maverick Bank case risks eroding justice. It argues directors’ alleged misappropriation harmed numerous creditors, likening it to petty theft, and laments possible denial of indictment amid statutory quibbles. Strong call for accountability.
Maverick Bank Wrecking Sparks Public Confidence Alarm
The fragment notes concern over criminals linked to the Maverick Bank wrecking and warns that exposing such acts would shock public confidence in laws, suggesting reforms are needed to restore trust.
Boston urged to wipe out pestilent lottery traffic at home
A Boston editorial calls for aggressive action to end the New Orleans style lottery business and related gambling devices in the city. It argues federal laws impede operations, urges police and public sentiment to drive the reform, and defends Dr. Jonks against Beacon criticisms while noting Mayor Matthews reshuffled staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Louisiana
Boston
Cotton and Silver: Parallel Economic Remedies compared
The piece argues cotton prices at seven cents a pound reflect overproduction postwar. It notes prior lows around four and a half cents and suggests reducing crop acreage, not government purchases, as the lasting fix. It compares cotton to silver mining, urging a balanced approach without reliance on public buys.
Louisiana Democrats urged to unite after lottery dispute
The piece calls on Louisiana Democrats to mend their split after a lottery clash. It notes two rival tickets and rising hostility, mentions armed factions, and argues the national committee should mediate or compel harmony to preserve party unity for the larger national struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
McEnery
Foster
National Committee
Outside New York Democrats favor Cleveland in Indiana
Evidences multiply of the slight regard for Senator Hil1’s nomination in Indiana. The Democratic Editorial Association met in Indianapolis and only three of thirty nine favored the choice. Gray led, with Cleveland second. With Gray removed Cleveland emerges as the favorite, the group noting Cleveland’s tariff stance. The sentiment extends beyond Indiana.
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Hil1
New York State
Democratic Editorial Association of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Gray
Cleve
Ex-Governor Ames Echoes Soliloquy Under Root Tree
Ex governor Oliver Ames contemplates aloud after dinner beneath a humble root tree on Commonwealth avenue. The fragment reveals a reflective, private speech without claimed public rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Ames
Commonwealth Avenue
Ex-Governor Oliver Ames Seeks Senate Seat Amid Boisterous Campaign
Easton native and former governor Oliver Ames declares his intent to run for Congress this fall and then the U S Senate. He targets Elijah Morse and vows aggressive politics, previews clashes with Republican leaders, and hints at blunt, combative rhetoric in a heated Massachusetts campaign.
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Oliver Ames
Easton
United States Senate
Congress
Elijah Morse
Canton
Draper Siesta
Commonwealth
Elijah
Senate
Sumner
North Easton
Lodge
Long
Barrett
Massachusetts
Dawes
Musical Matters in Town and Abroad
A dense program notes Handel concerto for strings and two wind choirs in F major by Floersheim with viola soloist Kneisel. Haydn Society presents Beach mass and Beethoven choral fantasia with a star soprano Walker and tenors Campanini and Fischer. Recitals at Steinert Hall feature Max Heinrich on Feb 16. Paderewski recitals set for Feb 23 24 25 and a chamber concert rescheduled to Feb 18. Gate proceeds fund Catholic Union. Beethoven mass to be conducted by Alfred Vesuve with a large chorus. Ticket sales extend to Everett Newton region. Second piano recital Baermann March 1 with Gertrude Franklin Loeffler Schulz and Heindl. VIVIAN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsie Hall
Handel
Otto Floersheim
le Rouet d
Omphale
H. H. A. Beach
Jennie Patrick Walker
Carl Alves
Italo Campanini
Emil Fischer
Carl Zerrahn
B. F. Lang
Max Heinrich
Steinert Hall
Paderewski
Music Hall
Mole
Emma S. Howe
Henry G. Andres
Johannes Miersch
H. Heyer
M. Kluge
Alexander Heindl
Mechanics’ Building
Catholic Union Building Fund
Beethoven
Alfred Ve Seve
Miller
Tremont Street
Everett
Newton
Carl Baermann
Union Hall
Gertrude Franklin
C. M. Loeffler
Leo Schulz
Haydn
Saint Saens
Schumann
Franklin
Vivian
Downing in Julius Caesar at Grand Opera House
Robert Downing company staged Julius Caesar to a full house with strong performances by F C Mosely as Cassius Edwin Ferry as Brutus and William Boag as Caesar A standout was Downing as Mark Antony delivering the funeral oration that stoked audience enthusiasm The program also promised a third showing of Ingomar and an evening performance of The Gladiator, the latter marking a final appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Crosar
Robert Downing
Grand Opera House
F.C. Mosely
Cassius
Edwin Ferry
Brutus
Julius Cexerar
William
Boag
Miss Blair
Portia
Marc Antony
César
Ingomar
Groundhog Case and Quick Reactions in a Motley Scene
A fragmented column shows quips on honesty and crime, with lines about gambling, burglary, temperance, and social tension. It contrasts a modern policy view with old values, as tramps and crooks exchange banter on crime, honesty, and temptation in a street snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Barge measurements set by New England association
The New England Amateur Barge Racing Association board met at the Lafayette rooms on Endicott street to determine barge dimensions. They approved boats between 35 and 38 feet long, at least six feet beam, minimum 28 inch amidships depth, weight floor at 1109 pounds, keel bottom, square stern, rowed on the gunwale, double-hanked, with twelve oarsmen and a coxswain. Officers Melnerney, O Donnell, McDonald, Lowthers, Farren, and King attended.
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New England Amateur Barge Racing Association
Lafayette
Endicott Street
N. Hi. Melnerney
M. J. O’donnell
Collision in Vineyard Sound sinks schooner Lucy Jones
The schooner Lucy Jones, Captain Gross of Rockland Maine, bound from New York to Bucksport with limestone, was cut down at 1230 Friday night off Cross Rip Vineyard Sound by steamer City of Savannah from Boston to Savannah. Three men drowned including mate Harry West, steward Albert Johnson, and seaman Cyrus Thompson. Captain Gross and Charles Emerson were saved. Lucy Jones sank, wreckage saved two men for 45 minutes before Savannah crew rescued them at Vineyard Haven. Lucy Jones cargo brimstone worth 12000 dollars insured. vessel valued 5000-6000 dollars, partial insurance, repairs 3000 recently. City of Savannah lightly damaged. owner C Hanrahan of Rockland. Captain of Savannah blamed for not seeing schooner in clear night.
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Lucy Jones
Gross
Rockland
New York
Bucksport
Cross Rip
Vineyard Sound
City of Savannah
Savage
Boston
Savannah
Charles Emerson
Vineyard Haven
C. Hanrahan
Harry West
Albert Johnson
Norway
Cyrus Thompson
Nova Scotia
Longtime Northfield merchant J. P. Davis dies at 86
J. P. Davis a prominent Democrat and oldest merchant in Washington County Northfield died yesterday from the grip. Born Barnard May 10 1818 he ran a Northfield store forty six years and served as trustee of Norwich Academy and Northfield Savings Bank. His wife died a week earlier leaving son Charles M. Davis attorney in Northfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norrhrelp
Speciaur
J. P. Davis
Barnard
Washington County
Northfield
Norwich Carccraty
Norwich
Northfield Savings Bank
Davis
Boston
Mr. Davis
Charles M. Davis
American Lithographic Company forms from major firms
New York on February 5 reports a massive consolidation forming the American Lithographic Company. It brings together about ninety percent of large firms in the field. The new company has capital of eleven and a half million dollars. No stock will be offered to the public, though bonds will likely be sold locally.
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New York
American Lithographic Company
Chicago convention must decideDemocratic presidential nomination
The Newburyport Herald notes The Boston Globe backs Governor Russell for the Democratic presidential nomination, while the Post plans support and the Globe promotes. The decisive boost will come from the Chicago convention as the key event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport Herald
Boston Globe
Russell
Post
Globe
Chicago
Carlyle on Literature Provides Posthumous Lectures
A newly published collection of Thomas Carlyle's Lectures on the History of Literature, revived from Asiatic Society archives in Bombay. The piece argues the work offers a fresh, vital view beyond standard manuals, detailing Carlyle's imaginative history across periods from Paganism to revolutions, and praising its readable, provocative critic of men and ideas.
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Thomas Carlyle
Asiatic Society
Bombay
Anstey
London
Carlyle
Finis
Thackeray
Talleyrand
Literary Times
J. Reay Greene
England
France
Goethe
Shakspere
Notable February periodicals and their themes
The Youths Companion publishes Hidden Causes of Disease by Sir Merell Mackenzie as among his last works. Belford's Magazine presents Modern Painting and the New York Picture Market by Champion Bissell. Romance features stories by famous authors, the Eclectic covers Anti Christian Riots in China, and a poem by George Meredith, while the Pennsylvanian critiques editors’ credit practices in its bright notes for editorial use.
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Merell Mackenzie
Belford’s
New York
Champion Bissell
China
George Meredith
Pennsylvanian
University of Pennsylvania
Cleveland at Atlanta
The Atlanta Journal recalls Grover Cleveland's 1880s visit and his status as a highly regarded national figure. It praises his integrity and leadership, noting Atlanta would have given him an even grander reception if he had stayed longer. The piece frames Cleveland as a trusted Democratic statesman admired nationwide.
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Atlanta Journal
Cleveland
Atlanta
Democratic Party
Yietory
Voday
United States
Grover Cleveland
Pistol shooter Sumner Paine breaks record again
Sumner Paine topped the B A A pistol record at twenty five yards scoring 472 of 500, beating his prior 463 set January 22. With few shooters present for the amateur revolver championship, Paine invites others to shoot February 17 at the B A A range, with prizes from Forest and Stream and Smith and Wesson.
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Sumner Paine
Smith & Wesson
Public support for Boston Post’s price cut and mission
The Berlin Independent notes Boston Post has cut its price to one cent and promotes a motto about its mission and muzzle. It claims the paper currently aims to muzzle the West End railway of Boston and enjoys public support in its fight for the people.
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Berlin
N. H
Boston Post
West End Railway
Boston
History of David Grieve praised as modern era novel
Mrs. Humphry Ward’s new 12mo novel History of David Grieve is praised by the New York Tribune as a powerful, well written work. It explores religious problems heredity and temperament shaping life and reflects the zeitgeist with broader scope than Robert Elsmere. The review notes its thought provoking nature and lasting impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Grieve
New York Tribune
Price List of New Books and Notices
Price one dollar each. The Lesson of the Master and other Stories by Henry James. Just ready. Denzil Quarrier by George Gissing. Published Feb. 6. A Strange Elopement by W Clark Russell with illustrations by W H Overend. Miriam by Horace Victor. A brilliant Orient tale full of mystic romance and Eastern studies. Blanche Lady Falaise by J H Shorthouse.
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Henry James
Denzil Quarrier
George Gissina
W. Clarkx Russecy
W. H. Overend
Miriam
HorAcr Victor
the Beacon
A New Novel by Charlotte M. Yonge
Publication notice announces a new work by Charlotte M. Yonge, author of The Heir of Redclyffe, with additional titles That Stick and related remarks, highlighting an expected literary release from the respected novelist.
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Charlotte M. Yonge
Redclyffe
Its Rise and Progress by Henry Jephson
Henry Jephson private secretary to Forster and Trevelyan discusses the evolution of political speech making from early condemnations of open public meetings to present forms. He analyzes growth factors and offers value to political students through historical insight and analysis.
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Henry Jephson
Forster
G. Trevelyan
New Books. Rew Volumes in the Unknown Library
New volumes announced for The Unknown Library series include A Story of The Stage by Saqui Smith and A Story of The Stage by Theodor Hertz-Garten. Each comes in one volume 12mo with unique cloth binding priced at 50 cents.
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Saqui Smith
Theodor Hertz-Garten
New Cassell Sunshine Series by Sylvanus Coss Jr
New Cassell's Sunshine Series presents Bion the Wanderer and The Faithless Guardian by Sylvanus Coss Jr author of The Goanmaker of Moscow. One volume 12mo cloth 75 cents and paper 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvanus Coss, Jr
Moscow
Gabriel's Vocation
A brief catalog entry notes Camille Derans's novel Gabriel's Vocation translated by Mary J. Serrano. The volume is offered in cloth and paper bindings with prices of 75 cents and 50 cents respectively.
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Camille Derans
Mary J. Serrano
Marie Lashkirtseff
Idle Exile: A Tiny Bookseller's Mysterious Listing
A compact catalog entry notes an idle exile book titled In Tent and Bane galow with two volumes in 17mo format bound in cloth offered for 75 cents with a 50 cent sale. The fragment hints at a period advertising style and pricing details for a small literary item.
Translated edition details of Iringarian work listed
By Macros Joxar author of There is No Devil translated from the Iringarian by R N Baime Lvd. 12mo cloth 75 cents paper 50 cents.
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Macros Joxar
R. N. Baime
A First Family of Tasa- Jara by Bret Harte
Vermont edition priced at 1.25 completes Vol 14 in the American Commonwealths series by Rowland Robinson, with a map included.
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Tasa- Jara
Bret Harte
Rowlande. Robinson
Maria Carey Found Dead At Home In Charles Town
Maria Carey aged 78 was found dead in bed at 482 Main Street Charles Town yesterday forenoon. A doctor pronounced death due to grip and heart failure in a quiet domestic passing.
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Maria Carey
Main Street
Charles Town
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