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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1892
Page
4
The first act of the Pennsylvania coal trust seeks an immediate 25 cent per ton rise for stove coal with further increases likely. Price moves from 3.50 to 3.75 per ton FOB at port precede a minimum guarantee of 4.00, plus more tied to the trust's average monthly price, hitting poorer households hardest.
The coal trust plans significant price hikes across sizes and store coal, expected to add 7.5 million dollars annually to taxes on workers’ earnings. It notes the monopoly begins by grinding the faces of the poor.
About sixty thousand Boston children go to school this morning. While many rooms are safe, thousands are in buildings with limited escape options. The Post highlighted dangerous buildings and urged fire escapes that truly work. City Council must fund improvements immediately to protect lives.
The attack on the McKinley wool tariff opens in Congress with reports from the House Ways and Means Committee. The majority denounces mixed rates as an unfair burden on the poor while sparing luxury for the wealthy, praising reforms favorable to industry and New England manufacturers. The minority repeats familiar criticisms from Ohio political critics.
Large public groups along coal railroad corridors demand action against a pernicious combination. New Jersey lawmakers formed a committee to study remedies, but it met Friday, did nothing, and adjourned indefinitely. New York Senate response remains unclear.
A committee met Saturday with no attendees and adjourned to today. Governor Parrison directs the Pennsylvania Attorney General to summon the coal trust opponents to a Thursday hearing. Bradstreet notes public resistance may shield the deal from state action, while claiming the alliance aims to boost transport to the lakes and eastern markets. The piece warns of New England payback if monopolists whitewash the conspiracy against public welfare.
The article notes a volatile quarter for New York and New England with rising preferred stock but weak earnings, a mysterious common stock path amid new management, and a blanket mortgage proposed. It contrasts the tin plate tariff debate, questioning American tin plate supply and accusing protectionists of shifting blame.
Governor Bulkeley of Connecticut refuses to surrender Sibley the kidnapper to Governor Russell, arguing he is not convinced Sibley committed a Massachusetts crime. The piece urges federal court action, noting Massachusetts offenses are separate from Connecticut’s case.
The market stayed feverish last week with dulness growing. gold exports exceeded expectations, sparking concern over currency soundness and silver coinage’s impact on the gold standard. Europe’s selling of American securities persists as liquidation continues abroad, while American inflation remains milder than Europe’s.
Republicans in Massachusetts will hear General John S. Swift, famed rally benediction speaker, as he reveals his cogitations for the Post. The general promises a window into his oratory style and thoughts, offered to the public.
Deputy Boston port collector John L Swift boasts of long service and support for Republicans. He claims lasting rewards from campaigns, taunts the opposing camp, and defends temperance policy while lamenting recent party bills.
Fragmented item notes a cabinet makers strike in France amid broader political tension. The passage also references diverse curiosities from Harvard dentistry dinners to a controversial Hill affair and European politics, with satirical lines about Emperor William and public figures.
Captain A T Mahar ordered president of the War College at Newport. Sarah Orne Jewett of South Berwick sails for Europe to spend the summer abroad. Eastport’s patriotic “Johnny the Italian” celebrated on Washington's Birthday. George A Hill of the Illinois arrives home in Kittery. Botanist John Crawford Parlin of Berwick reports Madia glomerata new to Maine, likely woolborne introduction from the West. The plant is glandular viscid and ill smelling.
In Little Rock Arkansas on February 28 ex Governor Elias N Conway was burned to death in his residence a small frame building he was thought to be asleep at the time. He had filled the state's highest office for two terms before the war and was a conspicuous man in later years became eccentric and lived alone.
Paris Herald shares a daily hint on French affairs and social life offering brief observations likely reflecting the city’s culture, fashion, dining, and events with concise notes and commentary.
Paderewski filled Music Hall with a large audience on Saturday despite a generally tepid response in recent concerts. The program featured Mendelssohn and Liszt to draw nostalgia, plus novelty works by Dvorak and A Borodin. Next events include Mme Camilla Urso performing Bruch’s Violin Concerto No 3 with March dates noted.
Edmund Hudson presented an illustrated lecture on the German Emperor and His Army with German photographs and Germania Band music. The audience saw marching troops and salutes, while Hudson contrasted German leadership with calls for constitutional government and praised the German soldier and training.
The four masted steel ship Howard D Troop arrived at New York on Saturday from Greenock in ballast after a fourteen day voyage. The 2180 ton Glasgow built vessel is owned by H D Troop of St John New Brunswick and named after him.
The Republic calls for forgetting the bloody shirt era after the Civil War. Force bill politicians cling to it, but patriotic citizens seek a future free of internecine strife. Governor William Eustis Russell of Massachusetts is highlighted as a leading new generation figure.
A list of ships arriving or sailing from major ports on February 25 to February 28 shows vessels such as Virginian from Liverpool to Boston, Barrowmore from Liverpool to Baltimore, Ahatta from Hamburg to New York, Wandrahm from Antwerp to Boston, Otranto from Antwerp to Boston, Corean from Boston to Glasgow, City of Berlin from New York to Liverpool, Samaria from Boston to Liverpool, and Bohemia with Taormina from New York bound for Hamburg off the Lizard, reflecting busy eastward and westward crossings.
An audience filled Tremont Temple last evening to hear Mr Dickinson’s sermon on The Prodigal and Sullivan’s oratorio The Prodigal Son sung by the temple quartet and chorus. After meeting in the vestry the pastor spoke on Your worth is warrant for your welcome.
The piece profiles Ward 18 representative Stillman S. Blanchard of Boston. It notes his medium height stout build gray hair a bald spot full beard and blue necktie. It praises his pleasant speaking style and cigar habit and mentions Senate district interest in him potentially challenging Senator Mekttrick.
Boston February 27 1892 a reader objects to a pasted claim that Dr Fred M Lowe served as supreme medical examiner for the defunct Mutual One Year Benefit Order. Lowe says he never held any official connection and requests publication of his denial along with a letter from S L Whipple receiver confirming Lowe did not hold the post.
From the Springfield Republican the piece argues Cleveland was the best leader in 1888 and contends that a Hill faction betrayed his presidency for a governorship. It warns that replacing Cleveland would show party leadership loyal to Hill and invites a vote of no confidence.
The Woburn City Press notes that Lowell and Lawrence are favored for delegates to the Minneapolis national convention, but Woburn declares it will not lag. It asserts Thomas Salmon as a Democratic delegate and implies Lowell and Lawrence may support him if possible.
The March 5 1893 Boston Post editorial signals President Russell’s early administration as auspicious and mentions Endicott Prince and Avery for the English mission. It argues Russell would not consider Endicott for that post and jokes about choosing Chamberlain’s father in law too soon.
The Fall River Herald notes that Palmer and Russell form a ticket gaining support in western states. The Illinois Senator is capable, yet his age may harm his chances. If New York is ignored, the ticket could tilt toward Russell and a chosen running mate.
In New Bedford the question arises about Democratic candidate for Governor Josiah Quincy when Governor Russell travels to the White House or U S Senate. The exchange hints at party strategy and local sentiment.
Governor Russell greeted nearly 2500 people on Monday and handled the moment with notable poise. The crowds praised his demeanor and leadership as a sign of growing capability in state affairs.
A terse notice proclaims resilience with a local appeal to uplift the fallen, urging readers and community groups to respond to a post dime request and support those facing hardship. The item emphasizes revival through assistance and community action.
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