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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1893
Page
2
Miss Glaser, frightened but unharmed, described a brutal assault on a public street. A well known Harvard man allegedly delivered a vigorous blow to her left ear, sending her assailant into the roadway where he emerged muddy and insulted. She questions the motive, noting the incident occurred amid Harvard social events.
In Brockton on February 14 Mayor Ziba C. Keith, a Governor's Council member, faced opposition when Alderman George C. Holmes sought to amend the board rules to require a week’s layover for nominations. Republicans blocked the change, and Holmes’ amendment was adopted, leaving Mayor Keith exposed to opposition his own allies previously warned against.
A formal gathering at 76 Marlboro Street last night hosted by Mrs. Langdon Sherman Davis to honor author Marion Crawford. College graduates and social elites filled the halls, with a grand staircase procession and introductions in the drawing room. Ex-Governor Long and several literary figures attended.
The Eastern Yacht Club held a meeting at the St. Botolph Club electing Commodore J. Malcolm Forbes and a full slate including vice commodore William Amory Gardner and rear commodore Charlies FF Adams. Resolutions honored former Commodore William F. Weld as a death notice.
Miss Minnie Martin and Mr. Thomas I Giblin were married at St. Augustine's Church in South Boston with Rev. Father Harkins officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Maggie Martin and best man Mr. Patrick Cull attended. After a lavish collation at 163 D Street, music followed. The couple left on the 12 oclock train for New York and other cities and will reside on Sewell Avenue upon return. Numerous costly presents were received.
In a forceful address, Mr. Balfour argues the Home Rule bill would create an impossible three chamber system and threaten imperial supremacy. He warns against a dual Irish and colonial framework and criticizes misaligned safeguards for minorities while defending Ulster and Westminster traditions.
In the House of Lords Lord Salisbury denounces Mr Gladstone’s government for pressuring the Welsh church commission, cites suspensions of St Saph’s funds, condemns attempted private action, and claims a constitutional breach as the debate over the suspensory bill continues. The Earl of Kimberley and Lord Ashborne also react as the session adjourns.
The Irish parliamentary party meets after Mr Gladstone's speech and accepts the home rule constitution as a satisfactory scheme for national self government subject to committee improvements on finance and land questions. John Dillon signs along with Michael Davitt and forwards the resolution to Irish liberty supporters in the United States and Canada.
Cable from London reports Justin McCarthy conveying Gladstone's Home Rule bill improves Ireland's constitution over 1886. National Party accepts the constitutional provisions. Liberal support seen as sufficient to pass Parliament. McCarthy conveys the message from London to New York.
Made to order hair mattresses offered at 40 pounds best tick. Inl size for B10. A. W. Wheeler & Co, manufacturers, 65 and 65 Hanover Street, Boston, opposite American House.
Wilson S. Bissell of Buffalo, the Postmaster General, read a statement from Mr. Cleveland asserting there will be no mystery in Cabinet picks. Cleveland promised to publicly announce names as soon as they are accepted. Senator John Martin pressed for ex-Governor Glick of Kansas, and Cleveland indicated Judge Gresham is not temporary but permanently chosen for the State post after Phelps ends Behring Sea work.
The POST’s daily circulation in Boston and vicinity now trails the leader by under 2000 copies. The margin tightens daily, with only weeks likely before the POST becomes the morning leader locally. It is also expanding rapidly nationwide.
A brilliant Vendome wedding joined Miss Trace Helen Lawrence to Mr Richard Rideout Beard and Miss Katherine Frances Lawrence to Lieutenant David Mercer. The Lawrences, Newton bankers, met their husbands in Alexandria with the Boswick family. Brides wore white satin empire gowns with lace and pearl trim. maid of honor Miss Alice Osborne wore light blue silk. Prominent guests included Colonel Edmands and Mrs Dickerson, and Captain Carstairs of the Royal Irish Rifles.
Mechanics Hall hosted a St Valentine night charity ball featuring a lively procession of period dances. Dancers included sixteen misses and a matron, with a pavane display and a graceful scarf dance by Miss Anna Deckson. The event blended 16th and 17th century repertoires with modern admiration for gowns and decor.
Amy RopsART notes uncertainty about how long the car event lasted into today’s morning and states she did not stay to witness the ending.
A charity ball at Mechanics’ building showcased dances from the 15th to 19th centuries. The event featured a grand procession led by Chief Marshal Dr. Heber Bishop, with Governor Russell and staff among the applauding spectators.
The Vespers beat the Old Dorchesters in Dorchester last night 2447 to 2189. Goulding set a spare record with 22. George H. Wright received a Chinese catseye watch charm engraved with his 239 figure as a memento amid the celebration.
Daniel W. Field a Brockton shoe manufacturer announced layoffs and began replacing hand lasting with machines. The union says a lockout targets union men, while Field insists cuts reflect a shift to machines and fitness for work. Local printers report continued tension as union leaders seek resolution.
A Boston Steam Fitters' Helpers union meeting in St Stephen's Hall unanimously endorses the Boston Post for its labor reports. The resolution praises the Post's treatment of labor men and designates it as Boston's representative labor newspaper. Signed by Stram Frreters' Heavers' Union.
The conference committee of the Pioneer Federal Labor Union met at the union headquarters and organized. Machinists' Union No. 28 holds a special meeting at 51 Washington street. The Boston Cooks' Alliance and Stationary Engineers also held large meetings. The United Ciarment Workers endorsed raising initiation fees to 10 dollars. Frank Thompson spoke to Furniture Workers at 15 Essex street. The boycott on H. W. S. No. 7 cigars was endorsed. Mattress Makers' Assembly No. 8878 met at 58 Manover street. Cornice Makers' Union voted to demand 30 cents an hour for nine hours after August 1.
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