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Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1892
Page
4
Boston Post rises in daily advertising rankings
Three months ago the Boston Post ranked at the bottom of city advertising mediums. It now sits in the top three in daily advertising by column counts, moving up from last place to a leading position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
POST
Boston
Daily Record
Globe Theatre
Philadelphia
Circulation Gains Under New Management
Within the first month the circulation rose 33 percent. Since then weekly increases ranged from 3375 to 6416 copies. The trend continues as circulation advances.
Post Haste Medals Of Heroism In Boston Fire And Police
The Post proposes recognizing heroic acts by Boston police and firemen with engraved gold medals. It urges special cases of conspicuous conduct be honored beyond routine praise and press mentions. The piece notes political unease over the Keenan letter and hints at further forthcoming letters.
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Boston
Phall
Health of Blaine Becomes Central to Republican Prospects
The article notes sudden illnesses suffered by Secretary Blaine, including a recent episode at a Cabinet meeting. It argues Blaine is not dying as once reported, but cautions that Bourne's party cannot risk a sick candidate this fall. A healthy nominee is needed for the demanding task ahead.
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Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Endurance and the Nomination Battle
The article notes Blaine’s nomination hinges on overcoming indigestion illness. It cites a Post report detailing Alderman Kreenan’s letter, Wixston interview, Hope Place policy denial, the Dickeys’ drive to abolish the Commencement Day punch bowl, and a national football league proposal.
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Kreenan
E. D. Wixston
Hope Place
The
Post
Dickeys
Movement to abolish sweating gains federal attention
The Boston effort to regulate clothing manufacture for public health moves to Washington with Senator Hoan introducing a federal bill. It requires air space standards for workrooms, life-cycle labeling of origin, and bans clothing made by infected workers, extending Massachusetts law across states. The piece also comments on local reformers and alumni morality campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
Boston League
United States Senate
Hoan
Massachusetts
Congress
West End street railway under fire over political appointments
The Post reports wide use of political ties to fill hundreds of West End road posts, noting no evidence for many claims yet urging that appointments favor political friends of writers. It questions the directors’ tolerance of such methods as it highlights the Hope Place gamblers and their den being closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Whitney
West End Street
Governor's salary should be raised to ten thousand
Colonel Pope argues the Massachusetts Governor earns 5000 while subordinates appointed by the Governor are paid more. He urges the Legislature to raise the Governor's salary to 10000, asserting the office now demands hard work and substantial expenses. The move would not diminish the office's quality or honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Pops
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Pere
Pope
Dickey’s Revenge and Commencement Day Comment
A reflective piece argues punishing Dickey by alumni pranks fits a logic of retribution. It contrasts private club misdeeds with public scenes on Commencement Day in Holworthy Hollis or Stoughton, noting the display of beauty, chivalry, and learning as the backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickey
Holworthy
Hollis
Stoughton
Cleveland Delegates Lead In Philadelphia Primaries
The Philadelphia primaries determined delegates for the Democratic national convention and the eight at large delegates from the state. Cleveland supporters won eighty of eighty five state convention delegates and a majority in each of the five congressional districts, signaling strong local momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Friends of the
Cleveland
New Jersey
New York
Commerce and War Tensions in Chile Calm Efforts
Ex mayor Grace reports commercial sentiment leans away from war with Chile. public anxiety grows over delayed understanding naval prep and warship movements. Grace’s cautious peace view pleases some while others warn against a war pursued for politics or at the expense of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
New York
Chile
Republic
Admirling Congratulations to the Post Publisher Letter
A letter to the editor from C Vey Hotman of Woburn City Press lauds the Post for its one cent price and calls it a bold business policy. The writer also praises the paper for resisting a West End muzzle and notes the exchange dated January 19.
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the Post
The
Post
Boston
West End
C. Vey Hotman
Woburn City Press
Reception crowd at Pope home swells to eight hundred
A large social event at Colonel and Mrs. Albert A. Pope's residence drew about 800 guests last evening with Mrs. Pope assisted by Miss Whittredee. Notables included Hon. Oliver Ames and Miss Ames, Hon. George G. Crocker, and several other prominent families. In Malden, Miss Alice Wilde, daughter of Hon. William A. Wilde, wed Mr. Wylie Charles Burns with a large reception following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Pope
William A. Wilde
Wylie Charles Burns
New England Notes Include Illnesses, Travel and Banquets
New Bedford city missionary T. R. Dennison lies ill with grip and erysipelas. Governor Page of Vermont plans a Chicago visit for the Sons of Vermont Society banquet. A Westfield undertaker held three funerals in Massachusetts Connecticut and New York in one day. Williams College trustee Rev. Dr. Adams sails for Europe for six months after studying President Hopkins. Eugene Smith, once a revivalist in Maine, returns to South Sanford as a lecturer on spiritualism. Harvard figures invited to Fall River Harvard Club banquet on January 29. A Portland Adventist preacher links grip to prophecies and advises choosing doctors who prescribe minimal medicine.
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T. R. Dennison
New Bedford
Page
Vermont
Chicago
Sons of Vermont Society
Westfield
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
Berkshire
Adams
Williams College
Europe
Mark Hopkins
Eugene Smith
York County
South Sanford
Eliot
Charles Eliot Norton
Nathaniel S. Shaler
Harvard
Providence
Taunton
Fall River
Harvard Club
Portland
Boston Trade Ties at Risk If U.S. War With Chile
The Post asserts Boston would feel a deep impact from a war with Chile as half of the nation’s imported and exported trade runs through Boston firms. Major exports include nitrate of soda iodine wheat wool and hides while imports consist of harvesting machinery electrical apparatus steam engines locomotives railroad cars and iron goods.
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the Post
Boston
United States
Chile
Interlude and Local Quips Across News and Verse
A collage of witty snippets and verse from Kipling to a Kentucky editor, plus social satire on gossip and a New England snow ode. It weaves mock headlines, courtroom quips, and seasonal cheer in a brisk, period-voice miscellany.
Pay the Governor Better: Massachusetts Needs Higher Salary
A Boston reader argues the Massachusetts governor should earn at least 10 000 a year to match duties and costs. He notes equal salaries for state officials and city roles, calls for reform, and urges the legislature to raise compensation to attract capable leaders. Jan 19. Boston. Apert A. Pops.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Executive Department
The
Boston
John A. Andrew
East Boston
City of Boston
State of
William E. Russell
Wit filled jests from old papers in one column
A compilation of quips and jokes from various newspapers includes jokes about a cold thermometer, Cupid as an archer, a man with brains and collars, a profane husband with a back crick, a gypsy colony near Archduke Joseph, a giant marrying a fat lady, and a widow with a $10,000 will.
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Willie
Cupid
Washington Star
Texas
John
Binghamton
Joseph of
Austria
Giosyth
Joseph
Philadelphia Times
Dime Museum
Pittsburg
Boston Post Turns Penny Paper Aims for Democratic Edge
The Boston Post has become a penny paper with no size change but more reading matter for a cent. The move is expected to benefit democracy and outpace other 1 cent papers in Boston.
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Boston Post
Boston
Another Crank and Fashion In Flux
A satirical look at romance with Miss Helen Gould and a plain curbstone broker. The piece recalls black and white fashion waves sparked by royal mourning and traced through Anglomania, European couturiers, and American society. It also questions clerical expatriation and a North Cambridge Current Events debate on the Chilean question.
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Helen Gould
Europe
London
Paris
Berlin
Atlantic
McAllister
Gotham
Duke of Clarence
North
Cambridge
Uncle Sam
The Boston Post Price Drop Sparks Early Buzz
The Boston Post begins a new era with a one cent price, promising a strong deal for readers and aiming to boost circulation as the paper rolls out this morning. The Lynn Item notes the launch as an intriguing experiment likely to expand readership.
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New
Boston Post
Boston Post Brightens With Penny Paper Stance
The Boston Post debuts as a penny paper and remains lively, while The Gazette extends wishes for the Post’s long life and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
The
Gazette
Good Wishes From Haverhill
The Boston Post is now published as ascent paper under new management. It is described as a lively enterprising newspaper and is expected to attract a large share of public patronage.
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Boston Post
Post
County Commissioners Hold Second Annual Reception
The Massachusetts county commissioners held their second annual reception at Young's Hotel last night with thirty five county officers in attendance. E A Edwards of Southampton, the oldest commissioner with twenty five years of service, chaired the event. The eleventh annual convention opens today at Salem Court House at 10 am and concludes with a 2 pm dinner at Young's Hotel. The morning features the election of officers followed by discussions on county affairs and legislation.
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The
Commonwealth
Young’s Hotel
E. A. Edwards
Southampton
Massachusetts
Salem Court House
Dancer Louise Allen Stars in Hoss and Hoss at Hollis Street
Boston theater news highlights Louise Allen in the Hollis Street Theatre production of Dr Bill and the Kangaroo Dance. The piece recalls how Miss Kenwood originally inspired the routine, with Allen also discussing Europe study plans and a possible acting return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Allen
Hoss and Hoss
Hollis Street
Miss Allen
Dr. Bill
Hamilton Ride
Bill
Miss Fauntleroy
Miss Kenwood
Garden Theatre
New York
Kiralfys
Amelia Glover
Europe
Republican Committee Sub-Group Chooses Temporary Leaders
A twenty five member rules sub committee of the Republican city committee met at the Washington street headquarters and organized with Richard L. Gay as chairman and Henderson Allston as secretary. No business was transacted awaiting full committee officers Mr Parkman and Mr Sanford. Next meeting set for Wednesday February 3.
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Republican City Committee
Washington Street
Richard L. Gay
Ward 10
Henderson Allston
Parkman
Sanford
In the Public Eye on Senate Promises and Cabinet Games
A collection of political musings notes that Sherman plans a seven year Senate retirement, Foraker gains comfort, Foster faces postmaster pay demands, Ingersoll cheers Harrison cabinet Sundays, Depew wins in New York Union League, Plumb’s estate spans nine states, Kansas state resources questioned, Woods backed by Republicans, Boutelle predicts prosperity amid crops and famine.
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Sherman
Senate
Foraker
Foster
Bob Ingersoll
Harrison
Depew
New York Union League
Minneapolis
Senator Plumb
Kansas
Judge Woods
Boutelle
Will of Mary Doyle Bequeaths Town Charities One Hundred
The Boston will leaves Mary Doyle's estate to Catholic Charities funding several enduring institutions. Each recipient receives a $100 endowment for Carney Hospital St Marys Infant Asylum Home for Destitute Catholic Children St Vincents Cr ee Asylum Home for Aged Women and Orking Boys Home.
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Mary Doyle
Boston
Carney Hospital
St. Mary's Infant Asylum
St. Vincent’s Crre
Bald head and old school Democrat Parker gains notice
Glances at our solons highlights Representative James O Parker of Methuen reporting a bald patch, long experience in the Great and General Court, and his quick yet restrained speaking style. He represents farmers and mill operatives, enjoys cigars, and is popular among colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
James O. Parker
Methuen
Mr. Bliss
Boston
Parker
Mr. Parker
Hopekirk Recitals and Continentals Opera in Boston
Music notes report Mme Helen Hopekirk delivering a packed Bumstead Hall recital with a program of Schubert Chopin and Schumann ending with Douze etudes Symphoniques The Continentals opera at Hollis Street Theatre is praised for strong score and military mood with Hayes directing A second Hopekirk recital with a varied European baroque and romantic lineup is announced.
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Bumstead Hall
Mme
Helen Hopekirk
Mme. Hopekirk
Schubert
Chopin
Paderewski
Rubinstein
Schumann
Mme, Hepexivk
Rameau
Gluck
Scarlatti
Beethoven
Schutte
Grieg
Liszt
Lischetszky
Hollis Street Theatre
Emil Schwab
Henry H. Putnam
George H. Hayes
Boston
Hayes
Hancock
Obituary: William Smith Leader of Boston & Maine Dies at 67
William Smith longtime superintendent of locomotive power for the Boston and Maine railroad died in Lawrence at 67 after a 40 year career. He helped avert a major railroad strike, led locomotives across divisions, and was a 32nd degree Mason. Rev L P Boland Cathedral of the Holy Cross rector died after illness at 68. Charles H Swift, 76, former dentist and merchant, died at his Washington Street room.
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William Smith
Boston & Maine Railroad
Lawrence
Exeter
Boston
Boston & Maine
Arthur
Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers
Smith
Brotherhood
L. P. Boland
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Father Boland
Charlestown
Holy Cross College
Worcester
St. Mary’s Seminary
Baltimore
Aix
France
St. Mary’s
Cambridgeport
Charles H. Swift
Washington Street
State Street
McMinan Beats Stone 75 to 46 in Pool Showdown
In the Washington Billiard Palace second-round match McMinan defeated Stone 75 to 46. McMinan led off with a best run of ten points. Charles Helger was the referee. Tonight William Hogarty faces Sullivan, the bri expert.
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Washington Billiard Palace
McMinan
Stone
S. McMinan
Charles Helger
Willliam Hogarty
Sullivan
Bri
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