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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1892
Page
4
A brief public notice from the Boston Post urges readers to inform the paper if they cannot obtain regular copies from their newsdealer. The wording signals an archival-era call to action for distribution gaps.
The speaker rejects hiding behind alleged law gaps and presents himself as a man of action. He favors more and stronger law on lotteries and gambling, aiming to curb the pernicious practice with decisive measures.
Suggestions by Mr. Chase and Mr. Fatt may be adopted by the Legislature with good result. Meanwhile Boston could send its Board of Police to Chelsea and establish a man of Chief Drury's fort in Pemberton Square.
Congressman Wo lcott introduced in the Senate a bill adopting the Massachusetts system for laborers employed by the federal government. It would register workers and base hiring on physical qualifications rather than political influence, covering river and harbor projects, public works, vessels, navy yards, and certain department workers.
The Charlestown school crisis prompts a $25,000 request for proper fire escapes across city buildings. The Post highlights faulty passages and unsafe design, urging prompt council action to fund safe egress for thousands of children and reduce fire risk without delay.
The Columbian party asserts duplicates will be furnished in liberal quantities to those interested, but the critique states the address lacks novelty and fails to present a compelling case. It dismisses the proposed declaration of principles as a brazen theft from the Democratic platform and questions the party’s purpose.
The Pittsburg iron trade organ laments the trusts inability to sustain monopoly across branches. It notes a dimmer outlook from recent months as consumers delay, prices drop, and stockpiles rise to record levels. Beam and rail combinations falter under bad market pressure, signaling painful consequences for the industry.
The piece argues against taxing New England for Pennsylvania iron interests, likening it to wool tariffs harming Ohio shepherds. It claims Pennsylvania monopolies do not gain as expected, and Massachusetts iron masters see no benefit. It suggests such distress cries may reinforce Governor Ames’s warnings about over protecting industry.
The Common Council amended the ordinances to cap the claims committee’s settlement authority at 4000 dollars with mayoral approval, while any amount above that goes to the City Council. The aldermen are urged to approve without hesitation, preserving a proper restraint on executive power.
Official January immigration data from the Washington bureau show Austria Hungary arrivals up 33 percent and Russia arrivals more than doubled since 1891. Germany up about one third while United Kingdom immigration continues to fall. Causes repeatedly cited appear to grow stronger and shape U S arrivals.
The adjournment of the Democratic caucus without action on the Bland resolution boosts the sense of a prudent outcome. Reports of Britain meeting the US in conference on an international silver standard gain credibility, with England possibly easing exchange pressures from India. Congress has Teller Aldrich support for an international silver conference to hasten a broader action.
The coal combine offers dealers a minimum stove coal price of four dollars, higher than years of average prices. Many dealers outside the trust have accepted. The Attorney General of Pennsylvania will examine its legality and constitutionality, with Governor Pattison urged to check the monopoly before it grows further.
A Bismarck figure claimed a brilliant chance to rise and say I told you so as ten of twelve jurors were found to be o Posen Sam's when polled in the case.
A string of humorous fragments and a missing state senate doorkeeper Stillman W Edgell prompts a $100 reward. Circulars describe him in maritime provinces while investigators weigh theories of his possible voyage. Other items lampoon Melodious verse and a quip about work versus begging.
The Hon A A Burleigh of Houston Me visits Cambridge Mass while Rev Horace Bumstead of Yale 63 visits Hartford. Mrs D B Tennant of Petersburg Va plans to occupy her Newport cottage this season. In Jackson N H nine people have a combined age of 759 years 7 months oldest 91 years 3 months. Dolphis Trouse and Israel Vallee of Biddeford dispute owl ownership. They joke about using the owl as arbiter given its wisdom.
Miss Fanny Davenport stars in Cleopatra at Hollis Street Theatre with Melbourne McDowell and a strong company. Costume designs feature white silk gauze, silver lotus embroidery, and jeweled ibis headpieces. The program promises lavish scenery, plus further engagements including The Lost Paradise at Columbia and Marie Wainwright in Amy Robsart at Tremont.
A fragmentary-voiced piece notes many Republicans in the eleventh Congress district wish to know General William F. Draper of Hopedale’s inner thoughts. He would not tell them but might share with the Post if asked, causing disruption.
A brief Paris Herald item offers a daily hint or tip likely tied to cultural or social life in Paris. The compact note suggests a recurring column shared with readers, reflecting city style and seasonal cues.
Paderewski headlines two recitals in Music Hall with Mendelssohn and Chopin works. the Boston Symphony Orchestra opens with Mendelssohn and Dvorak, plus a March 2 benefit concert featuring Paderewski and Liszt. Kneisel quartet adds Amalie Joachim March 7. Paderewski plans a farewell recital March 22. A pupil recital occurs at New England Conservatory and Union Hall presents Leon Queen of the Gypsies with Madam De Los Mars.
General William F. Draper addresses supporters, touts protectionist tariff, home market, and McKinley bill. teases rivals Ames Powers Curtis and Makepeace Towle as he brags of machinery sales in England. He pledges to run for Congress, warns opponents to act quickly, and asserts a reunited North and South.
Abbey Schoeffel and Grau book grand opera at Mechanics Building for two weeks starting March 14 theater seats go on sale March 10 at Tremont Theatre.
Due to widespread illness a dispensation from Pope Leo allows fasting only on Fridays during Lent. The decree will be announced in Catholic churches tomorrow morning and observed across congregations.
The adjourned annual meeting will be held at Trinity Chapel Monday at 7 45 p m with Hon George S Hale, president, presiding. The topic is the State Primary and Reform Schools.
Sergeant I. W. Ambler, renowned drill officer, died at his West Medford home on Thursday night from heart failure. He was 70 and survived by a widow and one child.
Parker Chandler urged rapid transit commissioners to adopt a direct four track elevated route through the congested Tremont and Washington streets area. He outlined a forty foot right of way from Causeway Street to Hollis Street and a surface cross town line, claiming cost under five million dollars and operation within eighteen months. He urged sending the plan to the Legislature as an alternative if the current route stands.
Ships report arrivals and arrivals and departures across major ports including Boston Gloucester New York Philadelphia Bristol Bremen and London dates February 25 26 26. Vessels referenced include Hermann Corean Orsino Francisco Chicago Fonar Milanese Venetian Dominion Rhymond Palestine City of Chicago and Lake Nepigon with routes from Antwerp Hull Boston Liverpool and New York.
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