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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1892
Page
4
Howard Athens on Howard Street presents Around the World in Eighty Days. Globe Theatre on Washington Street shows Sinbad at 8. Boston Mouseem on Tremont Street offers Masks and Faces at 7 45. Palace on Court Street runs 10 30 am to 10 30 pm with Cyrene the dancer Dora Wiley. Grand Opera House on Washington Street offers Woman Against Woman at 2 and 7 45.
Inauguration ceremonies mark the start of a new municipal year. The piece argues longer terms for executives aid reform, but Boston’s one-year plan with a mayor and council aligned to initial policies offers the best near term system. Citizens should support a capable, economical, public spirited conduct of affairs.
Congress returns from holiday recess with Senate committees lacking time to prepare calendar items and House rules awaiting adoption due to Speaker Crisp's illness. The period is not wholly idle as the nation considers the aftermath of the brief vacation dance and ongoing political rhythm.
Congress gains a chance to listen to constituents during the holiday recess. Members return with clear impressions of public mood and criticism of early session actions. The public has spoken plainly on errors and what needs correction going forward.
Mayor Marruews urges Congress to tax exempt city bonds, promoting popular small loans for Boston. He argues tax relief would widen ownership, increase citizen stake, and foster scrutiny while enabling cheaper borrowing and better long term planning. He criticizes year to year budgeting and calls for strict credit use and cautious borrowing.
Governor HiLu's discussion on free bimetallic coinage is challenged by Senator Stewart of Nevada. He argues the 1890 Republican coinage act drives the nation toward silver coinage and free coinage, with Treasury notes backed by silver and no clear path to redeeming debt without heavy silver use. Stewart, author of the 1888 silver plank, maintains the party's commitment to free silver.
Superintendent Porter defends a census cost of about two million dollars more than the tenth census, but critics deem the eleventh census wasteful. The tenth census valued for trusted, accurate results. the eleventh has been discredited since its early bulletins and condemned by a Republican Civil Service League committee.
An observer recalls Mawhinney visiting a public library reading room with others, noting his dignified manner and fascination with literature. The piece shifts to reflections on readers, questions about thinking, and musings on language, with digressions on poetry and a line of verses about love and memory.
The Boston mayoral inaugural adopts a business like tone. He pledges no net city debt increase and no borrowing for current expenses. He frames the last election as a verdict demanding living within income and city money spent for general welfare rather than special interests.
The piece calls on Congress to reassemble and probe national bank cases. It highlights the Keystone Bank investigation paused after Treasury withdrawal and a promised discovery, with Philadelphia citizens offering to fund continued checks. It also notes the Maverick Bank affair and Examiner McGruder's prominent letter book, urging a thorough congressional inquiry.
A lyric celebrating a ring or ribbon that binds a beloved figure, claiming the wearer’s life and joy are circled by a narrow compass. The speaker equates the beloved to heaven’s sphere and vows devotion, asserting no monarch could surpass the gesture’s hold.
The United States government contracted William Read & Sons to supply a new Lee repeating rifle and equipment for Commander Soley’s Naval Battalion. The bolt-action weapon matches the English model with high power and range, usable as single shot or five shot with a detachable magazine.
Weather notes recount a December through January period with 40 degree days and record warmth. The report compares yearly averages from 1876 to 1891, highlighting deviations from normal and noting unusually mild December conditions and higher daily temperatures for Boston in the late 19th century.
A Boston reader notes seasonal mail and package handling by postmen, praising public honesty. He recalls a Bridge Street street brawl stopped by a woman who tended the wounded man, praising quiet courage and Good Samaritan spirit amid crowds.
The funeral service for Denison J. lor naval architect and resident of 35 street Chelga was held yesterday at his Walnut street home. Rev Mason of Gestnut Street conducted the rites, sharing long friendship with the family. interment followed at Mt. suburb.
A collage of quips from various papers about journalism ambition marriage finance and social life includes a Washington Star office boy call a journalist a gold pen writer, a New York Herald joke about a poker winning wife, and a Chicago Tribune gag about a job seeker who ties sugar with a knot. It also notes a Georgia editor’s blunt vow for a new rifle and a Detroit Free Press witticism about wormwood and gall.
Public Eve surveys a mix of society tidings including Antoinette Brown Blackwell’s retirement in Elizabeth New Jersey. Prince Nicholas of Greece joining an Athens artillery regiment. the Count of Paris funding a free agricultural school at Bornes. Ibsen’s provocative remark on America. a Marie Van Zandt sketch. Senator Stanford’s lavish Washington dinners with California produce. the ill fated pianist Von Bulow’s career and Liszt’s mentorship. Archduke Joseph funding a gypsy colony estate and agricultural instruction for resident families.
The Draper faction faces poor leadership and mismanagement as Norris appears to be the favored choice for chairman. Observers note limited canvassing for Hopedale, while insiders say Norris’ experience and campaign style boost his bid. Ratshesky may win secretary and Wells’ reelection as treasurer remains likely despite opposition to Fairchild.
Comrade Theodore Leutz will carry the Massachusetts standard at the Grand Army parade in Washington next September. Old Colony railway train times updated, similar to recent winters. Charlestown Navy Yard idle in 1892 with a small staff guarding machinery and wharves. Henry L Pierce school to open March 1, with H W Warren in charge. Board of Health school inspector appointments postponed until after February appropriations. Adams House stable being removed for a seven story annex of 200 rooms, totaling 600 rooms. Public Library readers flock to current topics, demand for Chilean books after 6 p m outstrips supply.
The China Mutual Insurance Company names John F Brooks T Quincy Browne Andrew Cutting John S Emery Henry F Greenleaf Joseph A Iasigi Charlies F Perry Edmund A Poole J Henry Sears L Goodwin Whitney Charles F Wyman as directors at yesterday morning's annual meeting. The Franklin Savings Bank reports year end gains and officers elected. The Boston Cooking School also held its annual meeting with officers elected and a year expenses balance.
The Boston Merchants' Association reports a banquet on Jan 7 with ministers Don Pedro Montt and Don Matias Romero set to speak on railroads and reciprocity. Also invited are ministers Don Nicanor Bolet Peraza and Salvador de Mendonea, plus lawmakers Burrows Curtis and George William Curtis, with talks on reciprocity and postal reform.
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Channing Eustis widow of Rev JF A Eustis and daughter of Rev Dr William Ellery Channing was held at Arlington Street Church at noon. Rev John H Morrison prayed and read scriptures, Rev Brooke Herford delivered the eulogy, and benediction. The church choir provided music. Pallbearers were Dr Wolcott Gibbs Charles Henry Parker William Channing Russell and Richard Sullivan. Burial followed at Mt Auburn.
Postmaster Hat returns to his office after a Washington conference with the Postmaster General on Jerk Adams reinstatement and other matters of interest to the Boston Postoffice. Minart reports pleasant weather in Washington and notes it was warm last Saturday prompting lighter attire.
A Boston committee reports $11,642 raised for Hampton Institute with $7,000 for endowment and the rest for scholarships and current expenses. They urge prompt gifts before year end, noting broad local support and naming numerous contributors led by Joshua W. Davis, treasurer, at 206 Sears Building, Jan. 4, 1892.
Two wooden clipper ships Trojan of Windsor and Vanduara of Yarmouth race from Calcutta around the Cape of Good Hope to Boston. Each carries jute cargo admitted free of duty. Trojan 1595 tons, Captain Armstrong, sailed Dec 4. Vanduara 1568 tons, Captain Allen, sailed Dec 7. Both ships reputed fast.
Dispatch reports that representatives from leading lithograph firms nationwide formed a corporation in New York with 12 million dollars capital to control engraving of cigar box labels and theatrical posters. Boston firms deny membership, noting local work remains outside the trust.
December subscriptions total sixty fifty six dollars toward the six thousand dollar goal. Names include BE Pierson Beebe Mrs A M Sweetser Mrs Nathaniel Thayer Mrs S M Pratt Mrs J L Bremen Ellen F Mason Ida M Mason Mrs W F Weld Mrs Daniel Denny Mrs W Eaton Edward Grewn Cotting and others. Previous acknowledgments brought the grand total to 1401 dollars. Secretary Hilliard and Treasurer Lawrence report at 63 State Street.
Colonel John H. Barrie of the Boston Post Office inspector's department died at his Meriden Connecticut home after news of his dismissal. Friends attribute the death to a broken heart. Barrie had a long Civil War service record, enlisting in 1851, re-enlisting in 1863, becoming a corporal in 1864, and mustering out in 1865.
At the state house William H. Bowker of Boston is reappointed a trustee of the Massachusetts Agricultural College. His term ends January 1. Insurance Commissioner Merrill recounts a Baltimore endowment order that collected 450000 and paid only 150000 to members, earning 300000 in profit for officers.
Tonight at Music Hall Mr J L Stoddard speaks on Jerusalem and the Holy Land He notes a Jewish tribute inspired by a visit to their homeland which he says is being rapidly repopulated by new settlers and ideas
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