This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1893
Page
4
The piece argues against labeling ongoing severe winters as old fashioned. It describes recent blizzards as a new fashion linked to western territories and notes Boston and New England experienced a harsh sample yesterday. The tone critiques inflated sensationalism and welcomes a calmer climate.
The Coal Club lowers Boston coal price amid claims of a easier market and lower freight, but critics question the true cost to consumers. The executive committee cites port conditions and freight rates as reasons, yet handlers likely squeezed the public previously at high prices.
A Boston citywide plan urged by Mr. Aldrich's commission aims to eliminate grade crossings on the Providence railroad line and route every road between Chester Park Hyde Park and Dedham over or under the tracks. The piece warns of ongoing dangers from rail crossings and electric streetcar routes and calls for a commission with power to decree relief to protect urban safety.
Boston residents press the Gas Commissioners to approve dollar gas and end Delaware monopoly extortion. They note the legislature refused to intervene and urge urgent hearing set for March 7 while citing annual overcharges of about 309000 dollars and demanding relief.
Senate Chandler committee faults the comptroller of the currency and bank examiners for neglect and laxity. It urges stricter laws and heavier penalties for erring bank officers, arguing government officials themselves merit attention first.
The legislative majority balks at reciprocal trade with New Brunswick, framing true reciprocity as a contrast to McKinleyism. Walker of the Peabody Board of Trade explains tannery bark use and how high duties push logs from New Brunswick to rot while Michigan logs arrive cheaper, affecting local cotton and wool goods markets.
The Rev. Joseph Cook condemns President Harrison for appointing to the Supreme Court “an ex Confederate who believes in State rights,” stirred by a recent Texas lynching. He notes Cook, Clark, and Fassett join in the clash while praising Harrison’s appointment of Judge Jackson as a creditable act.
A column condemns Mr. Whitney for his news versus advertisement strategy and urges clear separation of paid speeches from editorial stance. It notes California Arbor Day, praises Mr. Mellen and Dr. Hale, and ends with a Boston street incident and a scolding from the Back Bay ladies committee.
A letter questions why pensions funded by working people at average earnings below 1000 are paid to able to work individuals. It criticizes Republicans for rejecting a dependent pension limit and attacks figures like Congressman Draper for benefiting from pension distributions.
A veteran paper compares yesterday’s issues with Boston’s leading papers, noting The Post leads in news and advertising. It calls Monday the best in Post history and highlights Lewiston Daily Sun’s promising start and potential success.
A jumble of clipped quotes from several papers cites wry remarks on power and weather. It mentions civil engineers, Spreckels, sailors, a whale that mocks storytelling, a peck of trouble from whiskey and an odd price reaction as temperatures drop.
Editorial from the Everett Free Press arguing that the West End should be taxed or offered better facilities before more railroad tracks are approved, and if payment or improvement is not provided, the project should be halted.
National Educational Association superintendents meet in Huntington Hall for a three day convention with papers on diverse topics while legislative leaders discuss female suffrage. Also, Westminster Kennel Club Beach show opens at Madison Square Garden with about 1500 entries and an estimated $1,000,000 in dogs on display. Other items include murder trials in New York and various political and social events across the country.
New York will raise Old Glory on Washington's Birthday as the Inman line becomes the American line and builds two new ocean greyhounds. The City of New York and City of Paris have held British flags, but new registers require flag change and naval service. Records by the two ships and rivals are recounted, tracing progress in fastest Atlantic crossings from 5 days 14 hours to 5 days 18 hours.
Lucy Stone argues that woman suffrage follows from Massachusetts constitutional principles. She asserts the preamble to the state constitution, the bill of rights, and the sole right of governing as shared by all the people include women. She urges immediate extension of voting rights to women. Dorchester, Feb. 18, 1893.
Woonsocket Feb. 20 The Main Street woollen mills of the Harris Woollen Company long idle while focus shifted to the New Privilege mills have been sold to parties planning woollen manufacturing. The forties era mills once built by Edward Harris employed 400 to 500 workers. The Fairmount Farm Company announces plans to build a large new factory this year with hopes to lease to other operators.
St. John's Light Infantry Brass Band of Newton Lower Falls will take part in a musical festival at St. John's Parish Hall on February 22. An excellent programme has been arranged and the affair promises to be very successful.
The Boston Young Men's Congress met at Rathbone Hall. A bill for annexation of Hawaii was first in the calendar and ordered to a third reading with Solis Catlin Hopkins Barnes Skinner Bancroft supporting and Engstrom Innes Wagener Davis opposing. The committee’s negative report on abolishing capital punishment was rejected. The next meeting will place the postal telegraph bill first in the calendar.
Maprio reports growing popular unrest in Santo Domingo over the customs concession and land grant to an American syndicate. President Herreaux is denounced as revolution looms while a Spanish war vessel sails from Cuba to protect interests. US interference fears push tensions with Washington under review.
Citizens note the sudden departure of Lawyer Gooch and Miss Carrie Herrick from the city, prompting inquiries and local concern as they vanish from public life and social circles. No further details on destination or reasons are provided in the fragment.
The Massachusetts Central Cricket Association has organized a Smoke Talk in the Quincy House main dining room on Saturday evening February 25. Prominent cricketers from across New England are expected to attend.
The pair dispel rumors of sailing for Europe on the Servia last Saturday. They cite letters dated after the supposed voyage showing letters from points south of New York, suggesting they are now in the South where Mr. Gooch has business interests.
At a Boston Atheneum meeting the trustees accepted Mr. Cutter’s decision not to seek re election as librarian and praised his long service and cataloging work for libraries and students. He departs for Europe soon to improve his health. William Coolidge Lane of Harvard will be elected to replace him.
The Wellesly Club met at the Huntingdon with Albert Clark presiding. Over fifty members heard a rare musical program from Chicago and Springfield, presented thanks to secretary O. H. Farnham of the New England Telephone Company.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.