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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1892
Page
4
Butler Club Dinner Showcases Veteran Politicians
At a Butler Club dinner, two aging figures dominated the scene. Benjamin F. Butler and New York guest Charles A. Dana stood as veterans of politics with scars and laurels, embodying past influence. Butler pressed free silver. Dana praised the Republican president, illustrating eccentric but powerful leadership dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Club
Benjamin F. ButLer
New York
Charles A. Dana
Bur Ler
Pana
Rank Heresy at Middlesex Club Speech on Tariff Reform
Ex Governor Amis attacked the Republican party for failing to keep tariff pledges. He asserted duties were raised and warned of a coming defeat in November. He urged recognition that voters should punish the party at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amis
Middlesex Club
Republican Party
Amzs
Bold remark at Middlesex Club stirs political dinner crowd
The commentary recalls a bold diner at the Middlesex Club who challenges the McKinley bill, praising reciprocity while challenging party lines. Observers note calls for Governor to vote as he speaks and applaud the act as a political stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Middlesex Club
The Coal Trust and Its Threat to Consumers
A critical examination of the coal consolidation led by Gowran and its backers argues the trust aims to raise prices and crush competition. The piece warns of vast control over nearly three quarters of the coal market, urges legal restraint or removal of duties, and questions Bland bill policies and silver coinage implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin B. Gowan
Washington
Ludwig Marx
GowaNn’s
Below the Belt in Republican Nomination Fight
A prominent charge against General Alger claims cowardice and army expulsion originate inside the Republican party. Corporal Tan NER and Grand Army of the Republic members suggest these accusations serve Harrison’s candidacy. The piece condemns such below the belt tactics and warns of retaliation if Harrison is responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Alger
Republican Party
Grand Army of the Republic
Harrison
Republican
New York Sun
The Dependent Silver Bill Is Laboring On The Table
The article critiques Bland's silver coinage bill, arguing it should be kept on the special order list. It denounces Section 6 which ties U S silver standard to France's mint policy, making U S money depend on foreign action and comparing it to the Harrison era reciprocity. It notes France has repeatedly changed its gold to silver ratio and that U S action cannot prevent France from reopening its mint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bland
France
United States
Bland
New American tariff harms workers on both sides
The Vienna correspondent of the London Graphic reports 70,000 unemployed in Vienna as the new American tariff leaves many idle and starving. A New England census bulletin shows lower wages and fewer workers in iron and steel. Ironmasters urge Congress to remove or ease duties on raw materials to boost 700,000 New England workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
London Graphic
New England
Lottery politics in Louisiana battle over anti lottery issue
The piece argues Republican figures in Louisiana, Leonard and Warmouth, clash over federal support and lottery influence. Leonard seeks federal backing to counter the lottery, while Warmouth is said to have federal appointees aligned with him. The Foster Democrats are suggested as a party capable of breaking the anti lottery stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Leonard
Washington
Harrison
Warmovuth
Dogs and Muzzles Debate at State House Hearing
Public interest in muzzling dogs appears weak as the agriculture committee decides to report against legislating on the issue. Advocates did not attend the hearing, and legislators foresee no further action this session. The matter, though minor, has historically burdened the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Committee On Agriculture
Washington
Stout
Michigan
Reading
Lehigh Valley
Jersey Central
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railways
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Bureau of Interstate Transportation
Secretary of Commerce
Behring Sea arbitration and Chilean clash reviewed
From abroad comes news that the Behring Sea dispute with England will be arbitrated, avoiding war. The piece contrasts this calm resolution with earlier Chilean tensions, noting British power and American dignity, and recalls how Washington stood firm against British pressure versus prior missteps by a UK official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Chile
Sackville West
Cleveland
Great Britain
Wisv
Washington
Lord Salisbury
Harrison
Europe
Small Nations Look Modestly Across Atlantic Reach
The remark suggests that they view themselves as comparatively small beside the great powers of Europe and America. It emphasizes a cautious stance toward larger nations across the Atlantic and hints at strategic restraint or humility in regional affairs.
Buried Wires and Monopolies Threaten Boston Lighting
Citizens demand municipal lighting to end electric wire chaos. The letter criticizes monopolies controlling Boston’s power grid, cites repeated outages and fires, and urges underground wiring and use of a municipal lighting law to restore safe, reliable public illumination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Howes Norris Highlighted in Post Commentary
The Post considers Republican voices including ex Senator Howes Norris of Cottage City amid extensive discussion of Morse and other party figures, promising balanced treatment while noting notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Post
Howes Norris
Cottage City
Howes Norris Announces Exit and Political Vow in Cape Speech
Amn Norris declares he will quit forced toiled service for the party and seeks revenge by stepping away from Back Bay Republicans He hints at running for Congress or a U S Senate seat and vows to thwart Beard and Lodge while remaining in Massachusetts and supporting a windmill pursuit against Don Quixote odds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amn Norris
Cape
Republican State Committee
Back Bay
Massachusetts
United States
Henry Cabot
Beard
State Committee
Great reformers vow reform in ninety two
Poem prophesies reformers routing foes in 1892 promising freedom and victory. It envisions voters turning away demagogues, replacing “bosses” with a truth-telling squadron, and crowning a lasting reform, with success leading to leadership of state reformers and a triumph of truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vast
Wire pulling and political chatter in old city pages
The piece riffs on Blaine’s possible resignation, a hypothetical Paris fireworks display, Wanamaker’s denial of travel, gambling rumors about the Post, and questions about New York State’s Senate vacancy. It also jokes about the Khedive’s death, a polar bear on a streetcar, and calls to midwinter conventions with playful dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Paris
Mr. Wanamaker
New York State
United States Senate
New York
Khedive
Musical Matters Recitals Highlight Student Benefit and Brisk Programs
A detailed education focused afternoon featured Mme Helen Hopekirk delivering a wide ranging Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, and Schumann repertoire at the Meionnon, praised by students for its shading and technique. Thomas Dow presented a second Berkeley Hall recital with lively acting in The Rivals and Barbara. Upcoming Boston shows include Paderewski’s last pianoforte recitals at Music Hall February 23 to 27, and a Wesleyan Hall recital February 18 featuring Dewey Emery and W. T. Dobson with a two pianos program plus Bach, Handel, and Chopin pieces. William H. Sherwood is set as soloist for the next Symphony rehearsals February 19 and 20, performing Raff concerto 185 on a Mason Hamlin grand. Sleeper Hall at New England Conservatory hosts a pupils recital featuring Hummel, Handel, Chopin, and Brilliante works performed by Smart, Touriee, Raynes, Goldsmith, and Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Helen Hopekirk
Meionnon
Beethoven
Schubert
Chopin
Ludwig Schutte
Brahms
Foot
Matt Dow
Berkeley Hall
Barbara
Dow
Paderewski
Boston
Music Hall
Ferdinand Dewey
Ada P. Emery
W. T. Dobson
Wesleyan Hall
Bromfield Street
Templeton Strong
Dsihaven
Adelaide
William H. Sherwood
Greig
Handel
Schubert Tausig
Raff
Mason & Hamlin
Sleeper Hall
New England
Hummel
Baptiste
de Bennot
Helen M. Smart
Homer Touriee
Henrietta C. Raynes
Flora L. Goldsmith
Nellie Dean
Valentine’s plea to Love in a sonnet style
A dramatic lyric from a speaker courting love on Saint Valentine’s Day. The poem implores Love to send a smile or glance as recompense for beauty and longing, vowing that love’s light attack will erase disdain and make sighing meaningful. The speaker seeks approval and memory, urging Love to plead on their behalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
St. Valentine
Matthews Bold Move Elevates Pilsbury to Public Board
Boston Mayor Matthews, a Democrat, bypasses partisanship by appointing Hon. E. L. Pilsbury, a Charlestown Republican, to the board of public institutions, replacing Dr. Newell Democrat amid Deer Island House of Correction troubles. The move underscores merit over politics in managing public charities and reformatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Matthews
Boston
E. L. Pilsbury
Charlestown
Dr. Newell
Deer Island
Fakir at Work in Boston News Sparks Doubt
A Haverhill Gazette item mocks sensational Boston reports claiming Louisiana Lottery Company backed Governor Russell and Boston Mayor Matthews. The piece portrays the tale as fantasy, noting disbelief that such yarns pass for news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill Gazette
Louisiana Lottery Company
Russell
Matthews
Boston
Cassatt Attacks Reading Leases and State Monopoly
A. J. Cassatt denounces Reading Railroad leases as a flagrant constitutional violation and warns of a looming antitrust showdown. He cites past court actions blocking a Pennsylvania Railroad purchase and suggests Governor Pattison should act decisively to curb monopoly power over 40 million tons of anthracite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn
Hensel
A. J. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Reading
Pennsylvania
South Pennsylvania Road
Beech Creek Road
Bedford & Bridgeport Railroad
Pennsylvania Road
Bedford & Bridgeport Railroad Company
Bedford & Bridgeport
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh Valley
Phillipsburg
Wilkesbarre
Reading Railroad Company
Cassatt
Pattison
Ind
Anthracite Coal Combination Booms in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on February 12 brokers and stock traders buzzed over the promised coal combination. Trading in coal road securities ran heavy while Reading railroad officials cited solid legal backing and dismissed obstacles. News that the Attorney General might block the deal spurred a midday Reading decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Street
Stock Exchange
Hensel
Reading Railroad
Reading
Indictment Idea Over Electric Car Deaths On West End Road
The piece argues for manslaughter charges against electric railway managers after fatal accidents on West End road. It notes the company spends heavily on advertising speeches about rapid transit but lacks funds for fenders on electric cars. The author suggests indictment could force action and make the experiment worthwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill Gazette
West End
Whitney
Deer Island Boarders Take Charge Amid Boston Shortfalls
The Lowell Times notes Deer Island residents revolt against city management. Boarders have taken over housekeeping, demanding better meals and improved accommodations, warning that continued neglect could drive them to leave Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Times
Deer Island
Boston
Springfield Warns on Boston Gambling Dens Migration
In a Springfield Union note the agitation against Boston gambling dens is praised yet there is concern that rodents of vice may migrate north. The writer urges vigilant local authorities to prevent a spillover as Springfield watches Boston closely.
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Springfield Union
Boston
Springfield
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