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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1892
Page
4
Boston Post weekly issue details publishing company addresses and subscription rates for weekly and daily editions. It notes delivery changes, second class matter status, and payment instructions with New York and Washington Office locations.
The passage criticizes the convention methods used by Democrats outside New York as non-representative and calls for action to correct the error before the national convention in Chicago. It blames Senator Hitt for mishandling the situation and asserts New York’s need to find a remedy within four months.
Captain CopMAN argues for free ships and predicts House passage of a free-ship bill. He cites international experience where nations build ships domestically, boosting trade, contrasting with the U S decline. Boston merchants also press Congress on the issue to revive the carrying trade.
Boston theatres on Washington Bowdoin Tremont Hollis streets present matinees at 2 and 8 with various plays and stars including George W Monroe Lilian Russell Opera Company and James T Powers. The list includes Towper SQuakk Aunt Bridget's Baby Marie Wainwright Amy Robsart and others with schedule times and venues across the city.
To the Editor of the Post Clark Powers of Musical Goods Boston urges continued Dime Want ad support as it multiplies business. A violin repair customer arrived the morning the ad appeared and exclaimed about seeing the ad in the Post. He promises greater effort and success, calling the ad a proof of the pudding.
An editorial praising Washington as a patron saint of the republic. It argues that honoring the first President fosters reverence, good citizenship, and national unity. The piece contends that public commemoration strengthens the republic and inspires the younger generation.
Senator Hill's convention meets in Albany to select delegates at large for the national Democratic convention in Chicago on June 21. The gathering is described as not representative of New York Democrats.
The Boston Post prints a list of Boston’s real 400, arguing it represents men who have made meaningful contributions and stand on brains integrity and community impact. The piece rejects snobbery and asserts Boston’s true 400 are those defined by energy public spirit intellect and solid worth.
The piece contrasts Senator David B. Hitt who seeks the nomination, heads Albany headquarters, and steers the convention to favor his delegates, with Grover Cleveland acting as a private citizen, eschewing machines, and awaiting the party's free choice.
Letters from Boston defend Mr Deacon for shooting Abkile but condemn the act as indefensible on moral or practical grounds. The writer argues wrongs should be punished by law, not by an individual take of vengeance.
The Post argues Boston school buildings lack adequate fire escapes, risking thousands of children during five to six hours daily inside facilities unable to exit safely in a fire. It calls on authorities to install guaranteed exits immediately, noting that fire escapes are supposed to exist but are not yet in place.
Citizens demand immediate safety upgrades for schoolhouses in Boston arguing the city cannot compel attendance where protections are lacking. The call stresses urgent repairs to ensure secure learning environments for all children.
Governor Russell continues the formal public welcome at the State House on Washington's birthday. The event fosters patriotic memory and informal greeting of the governor as a fellow citizen, reflecting respect for the office and day. The Post will send a staff correspondent to Senator Hurx's Albany convention today, promising comprehensive coverage of the snap convention's national political impact.
The piece notes a shift in political age with young minds gaining prominence. Curtis Guild Jr is highlighted as a notable example among rising political figures and the Post signals fresh cogitations shaping the party’s direction.
Curtis Guild Jr declares ambition to be Governor or U.S. Senator, frames himself as a reformer, criticizes Democrats and rivals, praises McKinley era tariffs, and portrays Beacon Hill and Back Bay circles as politically driven. The piece suggests Guild views himself as the likeliest next Republican congressman in Massachusetts eighth district and hints at future prominence.
The central committee of the anti lottery wing of the Democratic party approved a compromise with the McEnery Democrats to hold a primary next month for the two nominated tickets. The minority ticket will be withdrawn, reuniting the Louisiana Democracy as both committees ratified the plan.
A blaze at 2 15 Sunday morning gutted the Old Colony depot on Kneeland street starting in the restaurant. Loss to proprietor Mr Lowell about 1500 with depot interior badly charred totaling 3000. Lt Bowie of Hook and Ladder 17 injured by a sharp spike in the right foot and taken to Emergency Hospital.
A string of chorus-like jests and jabs fills Beacon Hill chatter with sharp wit and scandalous hints. The column riffs on public figures and urban life, noting paralphrases about Mr Hill, Mr Harter, and a crusade to clean slums while hinting at political skirmishes and theatrical chatter.
A Boston reader argues the Deacon tragedy in Cannes was justifiable, urging readers to consider self defense when a husband learns of his wife’s alleged betrayal. The letter precedes critique of Boston’s tenement slums, urging Board of Health action and blamed property owners for unsafe conditions.
Boston readers recall the Deacon tragedy as a shocking case of a former resident altered by a woman’s alleged perfidy. The letter laments the man’s ruin of his home and vows that even harsher punishment would be deserved, noting the impact on his children and lasting shame.
A Paris Herald note offers observations and anecdotes from the French capital. The brief item shares impressions on daily life, fashion, and social customs, reflecting the city’s evolving scene and enduring elegance through concise, observant prose.
A reader argues Deacon murdered in a rage was unwarranted and contrasts wealth with violent acts. He suggests a quiet separation was preferable, notes Mrs Deacon’s alleged infidelity, and blames Abeille’s influence as not justifying bloodshed. He calls Deacon's act insane and unthinkable.
The Western Massachusetts View argues Edward Parker Deacon’s Cannes killing of his wife's lover was an act of instinctual passion akin to animal impulse. It questions legal exemptions for such acts and challenges ministers who would defend the act, suggesting cultured people still hold primitive views of honor and violence.
McManus staged a spree but faced a setback yet rebounded when a Post advertisement compensated the loss. He remains in contention, showing resilience as the race tightens.
Ex Governor John D Long to lecture on Abraham Lincoln in Easthampton tonight Rev J A Prevost Notre Dame Fall River reports good health and will return home about March J W O Emery of Manchester N H named Bonn University professor first foreigner to receive such honor John H Quimby Belfast Savings Bank cashier marks his birthday with a riddle about numbers Providence R I chatter on Senatorial bid for President Andrews of Brown University but he backs Aldrich due to economic views
A Lakeport New Hampshire subscriber praises the Boston Daily Post noting improved coverage as price drops. The letter, dated February 20, 1,0 0, urges more readers in the region and expresses support for the paper’s new pricing and direction.
Fire swept the Riley block on Market street in Lynn causing partial demolition of a three and a half story brick building. Loss is estimated at 12000 dollars with coverage by insurance. Ground floor tenants were Farmer and Lemon boot dealers and W. T. Salter milliner. Second floor housed P. W. Powers and J. W. Healey shoe makers. Healy occupied upper floors. Cause likely an overheated stove in Healey’s factory.
New Haven Conn February 21 Lucius Tuttle was elected vice president of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad to succeed the late Edward M Reed He had been elected a director then appointed vice president and was named general manager of the Consolidated road in May 1890.
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