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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1893
Page
4
A collection of testimonials from Browning King & Co Hollander Bradshaw Folsom John H Pray & Co and others praising the POSTs growth advertising success and wide circulation as the newspaper expands under its new management
Beacon Hill is populous again as the Legislature organizes with unanimity. The usual appeal for a shorter session echoes, noting Massachusetts sessions run longer than in other states and longer than public business requires. The authors doubt the recommendation will change this year.
The article denounces police explanations for the persistence of opium dens in central Boston. It argues officers know the dens and their owners and frequenters, and urges immediate action to shut them down without further delay or excuses. It condemns inaction regarding gambling and vice under police watch.
The Honorable William E K Barrett again takes the Speaker's chair for a fifth year, praised for agile, handsome performance. The piece lauds his extraordinary Republican influence in Massachusetts politics, noting he has never been defeated in personal advancement efforts, a record attributed to his journalistic training.
The electors of President and Vice President are to assemble on Monday at the usual place to complete their duties as prescribed by law. The article notes the formalities leading to the official casting of ballots for national leadership.
The Oregon Supreme Court ruling awards one elector to the Fusionists, enabling exact electoral tallies. In the 444 electoral votes, Cleveland earns 276, Harrison 144, and Weaver 24, giving Cleveland a 108 vote majority and a 182 vote lead over Harrison.
A Boston commentator urges the new Legislature to pass a law fixing gas prices in the city to curb the gas trust. The piece warns of court battles and possible retaliation by reducing gas quality and candlepower if prices are challenged, arguing decisive action at the statehouse is needed at the outset.
A glowing review hails Charles H. Hoyt's A Temperance Town at Park Theatre as a triumph of original American comedy. The piece is praised for truth to life, broad genial humor, and characters familiar to New England audiences, reflecting real towns and everyday speech.
The piece denounces the Republican party machine's betrayal of Hon. William W. Crapo, a loyal veteran. It laments packed caucuses and directed delegates aimed to defeat his bid for Senate, arguing the party shuns his honorable ambition and seeks to demonize him.
A newspaper critique denounces the prison commissioners for deflecting fault onto the warden over the State Prison’s poor conditions and prisoner earnings. It argues their authority includes organization, discipline, and conduct, making blame-shifting a subterfuge and revealing expected accountability.
The speaker questions why nothing was done to improve matters despite clear authority. They imply officials had the power to act but failed to implement changes and address ongoing issues.
The piece celebrates a failed plot to steal United States Senators and predicts Democratic control of the Senate within three months. It notes Carter’s retirement in his state, suggests this outcome aligns with the people's will, and expects Democratic responsibility for legislation to rest with the majority.
Observant Citizen notes Charley Hoyt ran as Democratic nominee for Speaker with 352 votes total, missing by thirty two. speculation on plays and political reach. Also commented are Senator McNary’s quiet return to life, a young lawyer’s brief in a case with a sensational photograph exhibit, and light anecdotes about General Butler and Louis Philippe misattributions.
A Roxbury correspondent commends the morning Post interview titled Amy Robsart interview with Mrs John Stetson. The letter lauds the piece as admirable newspaper work and praises its charming flavor in Boston journalism.
The Post bought 750 Columbian half dollars for readers. They were the first lot to reach Boston two or three days ago. A few more are expected. Subscribers can obtain them for $1 each.
From the Newport News, Boston is getting stirred up against the Chinese opium dens which flourish in that city. And well it may.
Only three days remain for would be editors to vent their theories and earn the Gold Eagle prize. The contest invites clear plans, strong leadership, and practical steps to boost a paper’s appeal. Winners gain recognition and a coveted award.
The Post invites letters on the subject How to Run a Newspaper with a gold eagle prize for the best contribution. Letters must be under 200 words, one side of paper only, addressed to News paper Competition The Post Boston. The discussion resumes Saturday Jan 4 with a final cutoff Jan 7 and results announced Monday Jan 9.
An aged Roxbury notice urges fair rates for advertisements and rejects irregular or inadequate submissions, signaling a push toward standardized pricing during wartime. The terse dispatch notes B. S. Roxbury involvement and emphasizes equitable charges for ads.
Morano H Caldwell of Atlantic Massachusetts advocates a mass appeal advertising strategy to boost public opinion and circulation. The plan targets working people and merchants with a column for ladies to boost sales, advertising, and in turn revenue for the paper.
A collage of household and social quips from Puck Chicago Inter Ocean Life and other papers. Dialogues touch romance money widows canaries and a joke about a sinecure. Snappy one liners reflect early 20th century humor and social sniping.
Public note from Cambridge by Joan J Scorr calling for a legitimate, reformist approach to improve wealth distribution and enacting just laws. The plan emphasizes opposing oppression, creating a clean, honest news outlet, and aligning with the party while remaining at its side.
A veteran pledge compares running a newspaper to steering a ship with a capable captain, loyal crew, skilled engineers, and a cargo of news and ads. It emphasizes discipline, broad public welfare aims, steady judgment, and steadfast effort, ending with gratitude for doing one’s best.
A compact set of editorial guidance urging accuracy, fairness, and moral tone. It emphasizes refraining from sensationalism, avoiding exaggeration, treating all groups with respect, and promoting content that educates and uplifts. It also reminds publishers to collect subscriptions and ads in advance where feasible.
An old editorial aims to make the paper the reliable latest newsmonger with readable content and extensive circulation. It urges practical advertising solicitors, two column index, and varied editorials to attract readers and buyers while maintaining affordable prices.
A letter to the Boston Post argues that Framingham supplies gas at 50 cents per thousand for light and 75 cents for illuminating gas, while Boston and suburbs pay 130 to 170 dollars per thousand. It cites works costs and new water gas patents as evidence of a gas monopoly and calls for consumer action against extortion by the gas trust.
A compact remark on the traits needed for a successful paper. It stresses judgment tact perseverance enterprise integrity and practical energy as key conditions. The piece cites Frank as the source of these ideas.
A call to readers to claim ownership of the paper and join in its mission by sharing access to columns and helping shape a good, intelligent, and honorable publication guided by the values of CONNOISSEUR.
A Roxbury publication pledges bold, truthful reporting with constant contests and schemes to draw readers. It urges literary, sports, dramatic, and ladies departments while inviting community column use and heavy illustration. It aims to expose vice, advocate reforms, and support the oppressed.
Boston hails improved water facilities with Liverpool as the steamship prospects rise, and Haverhill Bulletin notes anticipated gains in maritime links and trade momentum between the two ports.
A scanner list from Dodd Mead and other publishers reviews titles by Le Moyne Bienville Mabie Galanin Gilman Browning and Browning translations. It notes critical views on essays and biographies with comments on style sentiment and moral tone plus editions of Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Browning’s poetry with illustrations and educational aims.
The Brockton Despatch reports Colonel Pope proposes a paved roadway from New York to Chicago. It notes Chicagoans may subscribe generously, viewing the project as missionary aid to help Easterners travel by road to Chicago.
The push to secure faster ships on the Boston to Liverpool Cunard line succeeds. The Servia and Aurania are likely choices, expected to boost the Boston route's popularity.
Louisville Courier Journal notes editor Watterson’s silence has not muted support for his allies. The Atlanta Constitution quips that he has had four merry Christmases, implying steady morale behind the scenes.
The Lowell Sun notes the paper’s influence as the so called “hustling” Posy attracts imitators of the Globe’s enduring stature, framing the trend as a compliment and sign of prominence in local press circles.
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