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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1892
Page
4
The Boston Post reports strong charges against fraudulent benevolent endowment orders that have ruined many in South Boston. It condemns deceptive investment schemes harming the poor and calls for preventing further victimization. It notes pity for those who lost money but stresses stopping the same frauds from misleading others.
The Common Council votes to conduct a self directed inquiry into public institutions focusing on Deer Island and the removal of Dr Newell from the board of directors. It argues such investigation risks politics and intrudes on executive work, insisting Mayor and board act in good faith.
An Associated Charities officer testified before the legislative committee on insurance, calling the policy stance startling and noting knowledge of conditions in his district. He described impacts on residents as financial strain and questioned proposed reforms.
An article argues that Senator Quay remains the Republican boss in Pennsylvania and nationally. It notes repeated attempts to dethrone him fail, while Harrison managers seek a Quay Harrison pact to back a Harrison renomination, solidifying Quay’s control and signaling a unified party strategy.
Herbert S. Carruth, last year’s Board of Aldermen chairman, urged a draft bill on election law reform. He calls for elected officer lists similar to juror pools and removal of Aldermen confirmatory power to curb recounts and past ballot counting scandals in Boston.
The Springfield Republican opposes increasing the Governor s salary arguing it could trigger a broader salary grab. It contends there is no direct link to other pay scales and questions how a governor s raise would affect minor offices, though it notes some relationship to existing compensation levels.
The article argues that raising the Governor’s salary to 10,000 is reasonable to align pay with other state officers. It implores the Legislature to act virtuously and resist excessive demands, noting Governor Russell declines a raise this term and urges a fair, transparent decision.
The New Jersey Legislature leads a public effort to defeat the coal trust. Committees are charged to study how to break the combination and draft a bill. The move, if energy and good faith persist, could set a pattern for other states to follow beyond Pennsylvania.
The Loyal Volunteer Association advocates bills to limit pensions for veterans with independent income or estates or federal office, and to restrict full pensions to three years of service unless disabled, with graded amounts by service and need, a move opposed by claim agents.
A garbled page section shows political squabbles with references to Hill McKinley Gorman Quay and Brice. It mocks tariff rhetoric, praises blunt jests, and recalls a midwinter convention stirring controversy, including a dramatic fainting anecdote and a governor salary note.
The Mexico government rejects the Harrison plan offering free access for coffee tea and hides into the United States, arguing it yields little profit for a country that produces few of these goods. Negotiations stalled or discontinued as Canada and Mexico are left out, while New England coal and Southwestern ore trade concepts are discussed against South American treaties.
In Trenton the Supreme Court ruled that Jersey City holds the title to twenty acres at Henderson Street in trust for the public. The case against American Dock and Improvement Company involved $2,000,000 land, with police protection and prior railroad possession disputes. The court found Riparian commissioners did not represent the State and upheld city rights despite earlier attempts to revoke grant.
Humorous verse portrays Wong Lee, a Chinese washer, advertising his trade in a newspaper poem. The piece gleefully notes his imagined ascent from washing to competence, reflecting early 20th century stereotypes.
Chief Justice Peters of Maine faces a delicate eye operation. E F Duren of Bangor catalogues Maine Congregational churches before 1828. Dr Weeks of Portland believes Garcelon bequest may move Maine Medical School to Portland. The late Hon Frank Gilman of Bangor leaves large property to his wife. Whittier’s health remains fragile with reports of recovery untrue. Silas Dean of Stoneham retires after forty years as town clerk. townspeople regret his departure.
To the Editor of the Post a reader urges support for Miss Jennie Dean's drive to establish an industrial school in Manassas. The appeal notes strong endorsements from General Armstrong and Washington educators and states $1500 is needed for a farm and site, in addition to funds already subscribed by local freedmen families. Contributions may be sent to Epw. E. Ha. Boston, Feb. 18.
A Haverhill Gazette opinion argues for giving the mayor police control to curb the policy game. It notes Lynn’s able arrests but doubts Boston police can stop the issue and proposes sending out-of-town officials to the Hub to tackle the problem.
A fragment imagines Gemal John Davis Long of Hingham delivering a campaign era soliloquy for the Post. The mock speech mocks tariff politics with a humorous, rhetorical flourish, hinting at his eminence as a soliloquizer and his knack for mingling large apples with tariff talk.
Ex Congressmen John E Russell Mayor Matthews Alderman Lee Henry M Faxon and others spoke at the South Boston Citizens Association tenth annual banquet. Mayor Matthews outlined bridge work and transit proposals while noting funding and rights of way concerns. Russell joked and reflected on urban growth citing Asia Minor and Athens.
In London on February 18 Mr Balfour unveiled the Irish local government bill as Conservatives push for nationwide reform. The measure drew cautious support from allies but little enthusiasm, while opposition denounced it as a mockery of pledges. Justin McCarthy urged burning the bill as Nationalists threatened rejection.
Hearing on a bill to curb gas charges discusses price controls and alleged overpricing by Boston Gas Company. Captain Cross cites 30 percent rate hikes, $400,000 excess take, and claims gas could be produced for 35 cents per thousand, urging legal remedy or alternative action.
In a parable from Point the Three Lords Lord White Ing Lord Bil Lee and Lord Oz Burn observe wonders by Belial chiefs coins flames wheels and a Great Tiger. A city roar reveals the tiger tail twisted by Fit-See, unsettling the Lords who retreat to Castle Pall as rats scatter.
George Pellew editorial writer for the Sun was found dead in the basement area of 70 West Thirty-third Street by a police officer. He was 45 and lived near 55 West Thirty-third Street. Believed to have fallen from a stoop while returning home after midnight and mistaking his building for the Alpine flat. A head wound noted. brother claimed the body.
Citizens' Trade Association members in Cambridge held a spirited meeting to discuss how to improve railway transportation. Speakers included ex Mayor Fuller and several prominent figures as they weighed routes and schemes, while no new proposals emerged and existing plans were thoroughly reviewed. At the close, a number of gentlemen were admitted as members.
Fire this afternoon destroyed the storehouse of Miss Lucinda Allyne the stable of Dr. Pratt and the dwelling of Andrew Nitre occupied by Joseph Weight. The blaze began in the storehouse and sparks set several buildings including the Methodist Church. Nitre’s loss was 1800 dollars with other losses unknown all insured.
Hooting flouting hissing and sneering at George Fred Williams and Sherman Hoar will not alter the fact that they are raving very useful influential and successful legislators. They are bright young men and honest and the names they will make for themselves will honor their native State.
At Saturday's Massachusetts Horticultural Society meeting Miss Maria Parlon of Boston will discuss preserving fruits. The Bay State Agricultural Society sponsors the lecture in connection with the Horticultural Society. All are invited to attend at 11 o'clock.
A large, attentive crowd filled Chickering Hall for Pachmann’s Chopin heavy programme. Despite heat affecting some nuance, his technique and execution drew unanimous praise, with encore Liszt and other pieces reflecting his status as a great artist.
Thomas Neville of Charlestown and James N Nowlin of Somerville seek clemency from Governor Russell claiming innocence in a robbery of a Chinaman in East Somerville. They allege Jocko Kelly admitted involvement. A pardon hearing is set for Wednesday at 10 o clock before the executive council committee.
Franxurm February 18 Founders Day was observed at Dean Academy to honor Dr Oliver Dean founder on his 109th birthday anniversary.
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