Without a Muzzle The Council Must Go
The Executive Council defied Massachusetts voters by stripping the Governor of prerogatives and power. The move elevates Davin Hat Rice as council boss and advances Ossporth as a GOP issue, showing Rice’s aim to keep Osborne in office. Voters will back Governor Russell. Rice’s council must go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Davin Hat. Rice
Ossporth
Rice
Osborne
Executive Council
Russell
Commonwealth
Mr. Rice
Municipal Gas Bill Aims to Let Cities Run Gas Works
A Parker introduced bill supports municipal gas works by cities, arguing the 1891 act failed to grant real authority. The measure seeks practical changes to ease local gas utilities and curb monopolies, despite Republican origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
The Right of Petition and Legislation Rules
A critique argues that a new joint rule requiring bill format for requests would distance the Legislature from the people and favor corporations. It calls this an obstruction to the right of petition, foundational to liberty, claimed to speed up business but risks sacrificing the people's business and rights for shorter sessions.
A Hard Place Ex President Mortality Note
Mr. Cleveland is the last surviving ex President of the United States. The piece argues presidents are chosen in middle life and few live long after leaving office, attributing it to the exactions and strain of the presidency, calling it a hard place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
United States
Senator Hoar Speech Praised in Opposition to Anti Option Bill
Senator Hoar’s opposition to the anti option bill earns high praise for constitutional insight. Critics note Hoar’s abilities, especially on legal questions, but allege he prioritizes party over country in using his powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hoar
Mr Hoan
Senator Hoar and a contested leadership role
The passage criticizes Senator Hoar for blind partisanship and suggests his potential stature as a statesman is diminished. It contrasts this with the idea of his involvement in a force bill or a campaign to capture senatorial seats from Western Democratic Legislatures, portraying him as offensive in his political ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Household Light: electricity as safer city lighting
Opinion urges shift from dangerous high quality gas to electricity for home lighting. Authors warn that strong gas can be deadly through inhalation and advocate cheaper electric service, expecting monopoly patents to expire and prices to fall. Signature argument favors health and affordability of electric lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Gas Trust
Ex-President Hayes Remembered As Braver Citizen And Unfailing Official
The article views Rutherford B. Hayes as not an old man at death and notes his quiet retirement. It highlights his soldierly virtue and popularity in Ohio, praises a clean administration, and acknowledges the political fraud surrounding his elevation without accusing his character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
American Republic
Hayrs
Not Our Affair But Republicans Must Act on Silver
Congressman Dolliver says what may happen after March 4 is not our affair yet Republicans share responsibility for swift relief from the disruption caused by reckless silver purchase legislation. He notes some Republicans admit the need to act and prevent Democrats from being put in a hole by partisan obstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
Old Fashioned Winter Poem Satirizes Winter Charms
A humorous verse laments an old-fashioned winter with ice clogged gutters pipes frozen snow filled yards and congested sidewalks. It praises the harsh season and notes Persas Peary as a whimsical figure while imagining fireside remedies and ironies of outdoor hardship.
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Peary
Wipe out the use less Council and make the Covernor the Covernor
A brief note discusses removing a less effective council body and elevating the governor to head the administration. It references governance reform and leadership restructuring in concise terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Newspaper Rivalry and a Curious Silver Dollar Tale
A reader notes the Globe, Post, and other papers miss or scoop news on Spaulding and a city incident. A Winter street hat yields a stray silver dollar. a medical quackery discussion follows. A Knights of Labor convention episode shows bias and access battles between papers. The column ends by asking why Cleveland remains the only living ex president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Alliance of the Knights of Labor
America
M. J. Bishop
Frank Pickett
The
Herald
Knights
Powderly
Bishop
Labor Index
Labor
Mr. Powderly
Post
Epigrammatic Snippets and Witty Quotes Collage
A collection of humorous lines and quips from various papers noting clever remarks on money friendship law and memory. Notable bits include lines about eloquence money leaving friends and a family timepiece tied to a ninety day note, with playful exchanges about ancestors and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Elmira Gazette
Lowell Courier
Washington Star
Yonkers Statesman
Plane
Miss Bute
Indianapolis Journal
Senator Hale Re-Elected in Maine Joint Session
Avacusta Me Jan 18 The Maine Legislature confirmed the reelection of Senator Hale in a noon joint session. Hale, a longtime incumbent, secured the vote amid the session's closing remarks and is slated to begin another term in the U.S. Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hale
Maine
Avacusta
Hale
Blaine's Condition Largely Uneventful Amid Illness
Washington reports Blaine remains conscious and communicative with family and staff though doctors urge restraint from talking. Father Sherman claims a visit last Sunday week occurred with Mrs Blaine overruled by daughters, noting Blaine declined aid and sank back to unconsciousness.
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St. Louis
Thomas Sherman
Washington
Blaine
Statesman
Lica
James G. Blaine, Jr
Mr. Blaine
Father Sherman
Sherman
Charitable Mechanics Elects New Officers After Meeting
At eight o'clock yesterday afternoon the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association held its annual meeting with President O M Wentworth presiding. He declined re election and the board was elected led by President E Noyes Whitcomb and Vice President Horace H Watson. Reelection stirred debate over Alfred A Hunting who was eventually retained. Treasurers and secretaries renewed. new members Clark Powers George M Porter Ainsley R Hooper and William Goodwin added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics’ Association
O. M. Wentworth
E. Noyes Whitcomb
Horace H. Watson
Newton Talbot
Alfred Bicknell
Messrs
Talbot
Bicknell
Augustus Lothrop
George W. Stevens
Alfred J. Neal
Kenry D. Dupee
Alfred A. Hunting
John E. Lynch
George L. Damon
Ira G. Hersey
Illiam P. Stone
Samuel F. Hicks
George KE. Richardson
A. Shuman
Messrs. Richardson and Shuman
Old Board
Committee of Relief
Henry
Root
John C. Clapp
James Dpd. Percival
Henry Guild
William Waters, Jr
Ottoman Wallburg
George W. Bowker
James H. Roberts
John A. Emery
Bowker
Roberts
Emery
Hunting
Clark Powers
George M. Porter
Ainsley R. Hooper
William Goodwin
Smith Lobenstine Wedding at Emmanuel Church
Miss Arline Smith daughter of Dr and Mrs J Heber Smith wed Horace Greeley Lobenstine of Detroit Michigan at Emmanuel Church with Rev Parks presiding. Bride wore white silk and tulle bouquet of bridal roses. Sister Rose Lobenstine maid of honor. bridesmaids Clapp Schute Atkingon and Guild. Best man L W Hills of Amherst ushers Waite Durfee Sprague Chittenden Smith Robb. Reception followed in Vendome banqueting hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Church
Arline Smith
J. Heber Smith
Horace Greeley Lobenstine
Detroit
Mich
Parks
Rose Lobenstine
Clapp, Schute
Atkingon and Guild
L. W. Hills
Amherst
Waite
Durfee
Sprague
Chittenden
Smith and Robb
Bannet Hall
Vendome
Speare Named United States Commissioner in District
William E. Speare, an attorney and brother-in-law of Senator Frye, was appointed United States commissioner to fill the Hallett vacancy. He was confirmed yesterday before Judge Putnam. It is unclear whether he will work from the Federal building or where Commissioner Hallett previously resided, with Commissioner Fiske currently in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Courts
William E. Speare
United States
Hallett
Speare
Frye
Maine
Putnam
United States Circuit Court
Federal Building
Fiske
Sayles and Kingman confirmations delayed at council
Executive Council deferred the confirmation of Irving B. Sayles as savings bank commissioner and Hosea Kingman as metropolitan sewerage commissioner until next week. Governor Russell announced nominations for trial justices in Franklin Norfolk and Essex counties and other officials including Samuel Tucker and Fisher Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Irving B. Sayles
Savings Bank
Hosea Kingman
Russell
Erastus F. Gunn
Montague
Franklin County
Nathan A. Cook
Bellingham
Norfolk County
Joseph F. Wilson
Nahant
Essex County
Samuel Tucker
Collateral Loan Company
Fisher Ames
Newton
Merry Grocers Annual Dinner At The American House
The fifteenth annual dinner of New England grocers drew about 250 members from a 600 strong association. Lieutenant Governor Walcott attended, Governor Russell sent regrets, and General John L Swift headed the table with dignitaries from Charlestown, South Boston, Cambridge, Boston, and Lowell. A reception preceded the meal, guests spoke on tea and local produce, and the crowd praised the grocers for their work and city economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Highland Glee Club
Roger Walcott
Russell
John L. Swift
Bidwell
Cambridge
Olin
A. S. Woodworth
Wolcott
Albert W. Hersey
Association
E.S. Gilman
Charlestown
South Boston
George H. Bond
Charles Jones
Andrew J. Lovell
Boston
F. C. White
A. F. Carpenter
Leaver
The
Wholesale Association
Bates
Clarence Lovell
Fruit and Produce Exchange
E. D. Fletcher
General Swift
Cape Cod
Glass makers unite to form Boston Plate and Window Glass Co
Three Boston firms Hillis Turner & Co Lambert Bros and KR Sherburne consolidate into a stock company capital 600000. Frank S Sherburne deposits the cash at Third National Bank. headquarters rise at 269 A street South Boston a large wood building for manufacture and storage with two and a half acres. The new firm lists Edwin D Hills W B Lambert F S Sherburne as leaders with E D Hills as president and W B Lambert as vice president. A Chicago branch is planned and mirrors will be produced alongside plate and window glass.
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Hillis, Turner & Co
Lambert Bros
KR. Sherburne
Boston Plate and Window Glass Company
Third National Bank
Franks
Sherburne
Edwin D. Hills
F. A. Turner
D. T. Kidder, Jr
Hills, Turner & Co
W. B. Lambert
G. W. Hastings
F. S
E. C. Sherburne
Reuben Sherburne
E. D. Hills
Frank S. Sherburne
Chicago
Shuman & Co. Clothing Ad Draws Crowds on Washington
Washington street shoppers flock to A. Shuman & Co. where men and boys clothing and furnishings sell at deep discounts. The store showcases attractive windows and promises full outfitting without leaving the shop. Boys’ clothing, updated styles, and special prices highlight the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
A. Shuman & Co
Shuman’s Corner
New Books Review Pack List 1892
A catalog-style survey notes multiple 1892 titles with brief critiques. It covers The Technique of the Drama by W T Price and works by Braine Gestefeld Foote Hinckley Egan Ogden Pierson Harland Norris among others, highlighting satire philosophy sermons poetry and fiction. It comments on imagination refinement and tone in varying degrees across titles.
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W. T. Price
New York
Brentano’s
Boston
Little, Brown & Co
Mars
Robert D. Braine
J.5
Ogilvie
Camille Flammarion
Ursula N. Gestefeld
Lovell, Gestefeld & Co
Henry Wilder Foote
King’s Chapel
George H. Ellis
Frederic A. Hinckley
Maurice Francis Egan
Chicago
A. C. McClurg & Co
Antoinette Ogden
A.C. McClurg & Co
Arthur T Pierson
The
Baker & Taylor Company
de Wolfe, Fiske
DONT CLOSE OUR GATES West opposes nationwide immigration ban
The Nation notes shifting Western opinion on immigration. Mil waukee Journal and Kansas City Times oppose Chandler's 1893 suspension plan, arguing immigration fuels Western growth and national progress. Hansbrough echoes concern that a halt hurts the West and Northwest. Parties do not uniform these views.
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Atlantic Coast
Mississippi Valley
Milwaukee Journal
Chandler
Journal
Europe
Kansas City Times
the Times
United States
West
New York
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Northwest
Manufacturer Wedger Buried After Factory Explosion
The funeral of Benjamin M. Wedger, killed in last Friday night’s factory explosion, was held from his Jamaica Plain home at 58 Rockview Street. Rev. Charles Dole led services with Boston Council Knights Templars Eminent Sir Leonard B. Nichols in attendance. Columbian Lodge F. and A. M. also attended. Burial was at Mt. Hope.
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Benjamin M. Wedger
Rockview Street
Jamaica Plain
Charles Dole
Unitarian Church
Boston Council
Knights Templars
Leonard B. Nichols
Order
Columbian Lodge F
A. M
Mt. Hope
Constable Gardner Removed for Misconduct
William T. Gardner has been removed from the office of constable for misconduct after his bondsmen requested action. The complaints were investigated by the law department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Gardner
Law Department
Gentlemen's Night at Parker House by New England Women's Press
Social event at Parker House Boston for New England Women's Press Association features Mrs. Frank Leslie as guest, Mrs. Henry Upham as vice president, and Mrs. Cora Wheeler guiding the program with poetry recitations, humorous pieces, and witty stories amid a fashionable crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Womens’ Press Association
Womens’ Press
Parker House
Frank Leslie
Henry L. Upham
Association
Merrill
Cora Stuart Wheeler
Boston
Leslie
Hal Foster Harrington
Sandham
Emma Sheridan Fry
Jane G. Austin
Kate Ryan
The
Museum Company
Harry O’meara
Journal
F. J. Bonnelle
Herald
Miss Armstrong
the Globe
Miss Gosse
Pik
Reading Officials Say Coal Trains Moving Freely
General Manager Sweigard reports coal trains moving more freely today from Reading. Two heavy trains bound for Boston via the Poughkeepsie route departed this morning as officials expect supply at principal points to rise significantly within forty eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn
Sweigard
Reading
Boston
Poughkeepsie
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Post Publishing Company
A. Frank Richardson
Tribune Building
E. A. Geozier
Municipal Gas
Rutherford B. Hayes
Observant Citizen
Globe
Spaulding
Boston Erald
Sun
Globe and Advertiser
New York Sunday Sun
the Sun
Frank B. Stevens
Winter Street
Koch
Johnston
Dr. Hyatt
MR. Speare
Sayles
Merry Grocers
Roger Wolcott
BIG Glass Combine
W. E. Norris
Adrian Vidal
United States Book Company
W. B. Clarke & Co
Eastern Movement Against Immigration
Wedger
Constable Gardner
Parker's
Yawcob Strauss
Miss Gertte
Cowles
Montgomery
Mass
Dana
Dana Sarsaparilla CO
NEW Publications
Madison Square
Wacm
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