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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1893
Page
4
The Republican majority in the House refused to let the people decide on abolishing the Executive Council, pressing instead davidhallrice as the campaign issue for next November. They avoided discussion, even gag rules, while Democrats say the issue is a political failure for the opponents.
The article notes Mr. Harrison will soon send a message to Congress proposing the annexation of the Sandwich Islands, with a government scheme drafted by Secretary Foster. It urges a single urgent message: to repeal the Republican silver law, criticizing Harrison for delaying on the currency issue while focusing on Hawaii.
Contending MPs fade beside GLADSTONE who resumes the fight for justice to Ireland. Though aged and past the limit of activity he remains vigorous and courageous, his enduring mental force and stamina mark him for a great, fated effort to right century old wrongs.
The Bell Telephone Company argues that patent extension through the Berliner patent delays was the government's fault. Berliner filed in 1877 but was held back fourteen years, enabling Bell to maintain monopoly until the Berliner patent surfaced to extend it seventeen more years. The case seeks why the delay aided the monopoly and how the patent was rushed through the Patent Office.
The secretary of the treasury, Mr. Foster, is depicted as at the end of his rope as the administration confronts a looming financial shortfall. The piece argues the crisis is real, not denied, and frames it as a test of the Republican administration's fiscal leadership with no fear of commercial disaster, only potential political failure.
The article accuses the Republican Congress of draining gold to buy pig silver and wasting public funds, claiming partisan malice blocked repeal of the silver purchase act. It argues Mr Foster and Mr Harrison could only salvage the administration by repealing the act in the remaining days of the session.
Agreement spans all Irish factions on Gladstone bill with Dinton and David endorsing it as national self-government. Parnellites object only to three years of English land jurisdiction while Ulster voices disapproval. Friends of liberty abroad hope the unity endures as Home Rule moves forward.
In Boston gas supply proposals for public lighting three year contracts, bidders should state private consumer prices. A bid with higher public rates but lower private rates could benefit citizens. Outside firms may join to challenge the Delaware gas trust, a welcomed prospect.
The piece covers Rev. Miner R. Deming and Albert S. Stafford in mission work, Chauncey Depew and Jim Sullivan remarks at a BA A club event, Ida Wells speech at Tremont Temple, City Solicitor Babson’s smile, photographs in City Hall showing 1892 aldermen, John Quincy Adams’s niece at Hotel Berkeley, Mme Nordica’s niece Grace Walker of Dorchester, and Baron Posse first Swedish donor family connections.
A fragment from the Elmira Gazette and other papers includes bemused quips about springtime themes and social blunders. It features brief, humorous notes on hats, valentine stamps, fashion, and society gaffes, with a lighter tone typical of column snips.
The death of Colonel Samuel Hatch occurred at 6 15 o clock Monday evening in Boston. Hatch was an auctioneer and commission merchant with an office at Congress Water and Bath streets. He served as Alderman in 1857 1855 and 1861 and represented Ward 7 in the Common Council in 1853 1854 1855 and 1856. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1855 and again in 1859 as a Democrat. Hatch also served four years on the Water Board.
Lent observances open in Boston with a national Advent convention and club anniversaries. New York hosts art, publishing, racing, and Fleetwood entries while the Marcus ships to Panama inaugurate the Columbian line. Rome welcomes Jubilee pilgrims as Cadiz sails ships for Hampton Roads naval display.
The Old Colony railroad plans near 7 million dollars in upgrades. Elevating Providence division tracks to Forest Hills with a four track line, new train house, and Park Square freight changes. West Fourth Street in South Boston gains nine acres for freight yards. Kneeland street freight yards removed with a new passenger station costing about 500 thousand. Abolition of fifteen Brockton grade crossings at 1.6 million. Possible Mattapan to Clarendon Hills loop. Park Square freight houses moved to South Boston terminal.
John L. Scherer a 53 year old German boarding house operator at 41 Lagrange Street killed himself with a toe trigger on his shotgun at 12:30 yesterday afternoon after months of illness. His wife and two daughters were at home when the tragedy occurred and Dr Hubbard arrived too late.
The House debates abolishing the Executive Council with Democrats pressing for a public vote. Independent Republicans like Joseph B. Farley of Orange back abolition, while most Republicans oppose it. Amid speeches, roll calls, and finance notes, the session covers incorporation petitions and school funding measures.
Historic Faneuil Hall hosts the third annual Light Brahma show with nearly 500 birds. Judges from Indianapolis and Brighton set the pace as breeders from Brockton Belmont and beyond showcase top-scoring cocks and numerous entries. Prizes awarded for placing birds, with a separate egg exhibit in the secretary's room offering additional prizes.
The POST daily in Boston and vicinity narrows its lead to under 2000 copies, with the margin shrinking daily. The paper’s morning leadership is challenged as circulation grows rapidly in the countryside too.
New Haven on February 14 reports Mr. and Mrs. John Hugo celebrating their sixtieth wedding anniversary. The couple, aged 83 and 80, mark the milestone with all ten children present. Both remain in good health as the family gathers.
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