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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1893
Page
4
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The piece hails George Washington as a founding hero and Father of the Country. It praises his birthday as a national saint’s day, free from modern rivalries, and urges Americans to reclaim traditional virtues and the republic’s solid foundations.
The Post temperately criticizes Prohibitionists for seeking ballot access through Republican support. It notes their boast of large votes but of letting Republicans usurp their nominations under pretexts. It questions their impact and calls their stance simplistic.
The piece attacks the Journal for its hostile stance toward the Democrats and its speculative fixation on Wayne McVeagh’s nomination for the Court of St James. It ridicules the Journal for illness imagery and accuses it of past slander over Cleveland Tammany Hall rumors, asserting Democrats are true Americans with stakes in the country.
The piece critiques the Read ing railroad seizures and the stock market frenzy that wipes out about 20 million dollars in paper values in three days. It argues such gambling on big properties harms public confidence and is a dangerous feature of a vicious system, noting real losses to some investors.
The coroner and inspector critique fire safety in city schools. The Dover Asylum verdict is invoked to suggest many Boston schoolhouses are not fit for an enlightened age. The Post highlights the Ushman School as an example with 240 young children packed inside daily.
A denunciation warns that a cruel setup traps pauper lunatics beneath a shabby roof. It argues the city’s enlightened age must protect vulnerable children rather than allow barbaric care and unsafe facilities.
In cautious tone General Collins accepts the London consul-general post, described as the most important role in that service. The Post notes his experience and tariff expertise make him a first-class choice, and congratulates Cleveland on the selection.
General Beauregard, famed Confederate hero, faded into notoriety as the longtime presiding official of the Louisiana Lottery. The piece argues his legacy is marred by a notorious monthly lottery swindle and questions whether his large salary compensated for that shift from military glory to gambling administration.
The piece derides Collector Beard as a civil service reformer praised at a Roosevelt banquet. It notes deputies and customs staff serving political aims, cites Republican returns, and criticizes leveraging the old fort for partisan ends. The tone questions authenticity of reform claims.
The election nails down a Democratic Senate from North Dakota and gives the party control of both chambers. The author notes this outcome ends any doubt, extends to the mining camp Legislatures, and asserts the Democrats now govern all branches and bear responsibility.
A citizens commission appointed by Mayor Matihiews to investigate the fire department is described as exceptionally well chosen. Ex Alderman Carruth and merchant John Shepard are praised for clarity, fearlessness, and administrative skill. Meredith is noted as a substantial real estate figure. The inquiry’s outcome is expected to earn public confidence.
Superintendent Dennett recalls brisk visitor flow to the Bunker Hill Monument in all weathers and recounts a bold newlywed ascent. The piece also covers Colonel William Moore’s House speech, suffrage attendees, and remarks on Mayor Gurney’s reform stance. It closes with a profile of William Maguire, a rising actor in Mayo’s company.
To the Editor the writer explains a corn doubling puzzle on a chessboard. Starting with one kernel on the first square and doubling each square yields more corn than exists in the world. He cites 1 000 000 cars in the country and 400 bushels per car to illustrate the impossibility of moving all corn at once, noting 100 000 kernels per bushel. T. M. Richardson, Stockton Springs, Me.
A reader thanks the Post for lawful coupon help and information from Mr. Clifford, calling the Post a friend to the people and expressing appreciation for the paper's service.
G. G. M. writes from Devonshire Street disputing Sir Mr. Walker's claim that New Brunswick has only one cotton factory. He lists five mills in St Stephen Nashwaak Moncton and St John with Parks and notes their exports to upper Canada West Indies South America Japan and China. He argues policy has barred markets, aiding provincial competitors.
Sumner C Chandler argues for applying state seizure law to gas companies, allowing reversion of their property to the public. He contends investors would receive 10 percent interest on par value, opposes watered stock, and estimates Boston Gas Light Co could be taken for just over $3,000,000 with district sale profits. He writes from February 21, 1893.
Weat Somerville reader asks West End railway managers to run vestibuled trains with a dining car between Dover and Boylston streets and a sleeper rest of the way to the depots. The suggestion aims to speed riders and boost revenue.
A crowded Washington Day unfolds with state receptions at the State House, the Merchants and Mechanics Exchange opening, and the Perkins Institute exhibit. New York hosts a pomp-filled flag-raising on ships New York and Paris, plus a Madison Square banquet with Vance, Wilson, and Choate. Prohibitionists and Democrats banquet in turn, while California Arbor Day spurs remarks. Baltimore marks Johns Hopkins’ anniversary, and Michigan hosts Washington Day speeches. Savannah hosts a Southern Wheelmen tournament with twenty races led by Zimmerman and Windie.
The third annual Boston Journeymen Steamfitters Union hall marked by gaiety and a 1000 couples dance led by Floor Director D. H. Keyes. Decorations in national colors, silver banners, a banquet by Tem ple caterers, and a large reception followed by more dancing until 4 am.
The life works of J Foxcroft Cole are set for auction with No 255 as the hammer falls. Exhibitions at Evans House display Holland scenes by C H Woodbury, and J H Millar presents European patronage pieces at Kimball's gallery alongside Mrs Katharine T Prescott's bas-relief of Mrs Potter Palmer.
Prosopy reports Mrs. Richard Post formerly Abigail Goldthwait about 58 years old was found frozen to death near the Thomas arm this morning while shovelling out roads. The death appears to be weather related as she became blinded by the storm and collapsed.
Governor McKinley denied a resignation rumor in Cleveland as details emerged of $95,000 liabilities and a decayed fortune. Mrs McKinley’s property may net about $75,000, with plans to transfer to Trustee Kohisaat. The governor plans to quit politics, return to law, and focus on paying debts.
Henry O'Meara records an official approval from Hawaiian commissioners in Washington and a published welcome poem praising Hawaii as a radiant gem of liberty. The piece blends admiration of natural beauty with a call to rectify past injustices and unite Hawaii under the United States flag.
E Fousom Baker of New York writes from Spring Harbor Long Island criticizing Charles Carleton Collin for biased Antietam reminiscences. He recounts a letter from a McClellan staffer describing a controversial bridge incident and accuses the war correspondent of withholding an injurious detail.
In Torpka Kansas on February 21 Republicans and straight out Democrats move to replace John Martin with a new senator. Possible successors include Waggoner Atchison Harris Fort Scott Carroll Leavenworth and Bessinton of this city. National leaders reportedly say Martin's election is illegal if the Populist House loses a court ruling, and a Democrat successor may be seated. Courts are expected to rule against the Populists.
In Washington the House resumed the post office appropriation debate amid filibusters and a looming all night session as no quorum appeared. In the Senate the sundry civil bill moves forward with amendments increasing sums for New York Custom House site damages and Santa Monica Soldiers' Home, among others, before adjourning.
Washington February 21 The Hawaiian treaty will likely not be ratified by the Fifty second Congress Senate informally agrees to avoid executive sessions that could delay essential appropriation bills and other legislative business Opposing Republicans and Democrats are determined to prevent ratification while treaty supporters favor discretion to press no further at present The outcome hinges on the opponents influence this session
Hugh O'Donnell Jack Clifford and Hugh Ross leaders of the Homestead strike were discharged on $10,000 bail each after three months in jail. They left for Homestead immediately following the release.
A Sunday school teacher asks who holds all knowledge and a small, half shy pupil replies that his brother James is home from college and possesses all knowhow. The exchange captures a humorous, earnest moment in a classroom.
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