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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1893
Page
6
The Boston Post lists subscription rates for daily and weekly editions and provides payment terms. It notes annual, semiannual, and quarterly options, plus a monthly rate. It also gives change of address instructions and filing details for money orders and checks. It cites office addresses in Boston and New York and names A Frank Richardson as a representative.
The article notes the Paris student uproar lacks a clear cause. It contrasts with how the motive would be obvious if tied to a baseball series football match or a boat race, implying unclear triggers amid student unrest.
The Valkyrie was favored to beat British boats in British waters after an easy victory in the Firth of Clyde yesterday. The win adds another cup to the Valkyrie’s tally, though a July Fourth victory is not an omen against the American flag as it prepares to cross the Atlantic.
In a fervent speech Mr Putnam declares there is no place for croakers or prophets of evil among us and praises those with a country. His words find a strong echo as he notes the perils of pessimism and calls for steadfast national spirit.
The secretary states he believes Congress will repeal the Sherman act, noting a two week difference in Congress readiness. He credits Mr. Cleveland for knowing when to act and argues that delaying a July call would have produced a disastrous result.
British naval experts split on the Tripoli disaster blaming either Admiral Tryon’s alleged insanity or obstinate blundering. The debate reflects wounded confidence in the ironclad fleet and leaves sailors uncertain about the risks aboard Britain’s ships. Admiral Tryon’s death with his ship is noted as perhaps fortunate.
Treasury accountants estimate a $55 000 000 shrinkage in pig silver purchases under the Republican act. The loss, described as wasted workers’ earnings, underscores the alleged harm of the legislation to the pockets of working people. The piece condemns the policy as a mischievous act imposing costs on citizens.
The celebration in Boston marked a perfect Fourth with joyous public participation. Open air resorts were crowded, the day was cheerful and brilliant, and sports, oration, fireworks, and both public and private displays went smoothly without any notable accidents.
The article critiques Senator Sherman for shifting blame over the Sherman bill. It argues Democrats voted against it in Congress and says the bill’s passage was a partisan move to avoid a presidential veto. It contends the Republican caucus pushed the measure as a party action.
A historical remark condemns the Republicans' law as disastrous and urges Democrats to join in repeal. The speaker clarifies the aim is to maintain historical truth despite dismissive rhetoric and notes the claim as nonsense.
The Post boasted a net sale over 100000 copies after deducting giveaways and dominated advertising with 37 columns. It printed 12 pages for 1 cent while rivals remained 2-cent papers, marking a standout Fourth of July coverage and a shift toward greater press reach.
The public and business leaders urge a swift repeal of the Republican silver act before Congress meets. They warn against any substitute or compromise that weakens the repeal and press Senators, especially in silver states, to reject concessions. Memorials, petitions, and letters should target doubtful members to secure full extinction of the evil. New England's influence should back efforts against other regions seeking cheap money.
An amused observer recalls four Barrison sisters dining unchaperoned at a McDonalds, noting their coordinated outfits and playful menu chatter. The column moves on to comment on upcoming legal coverage, journalist subjects, and odd local anecdotes, including a fireless tale of a water sale mishap and an aquarium-like overflow.
A Boston reader lauds The Post for delivering the first rapid reports on Harvard versus Yale baseball, noting the crowd at the Post building watched its bulletin board while a rival paper relied on a ticker. Waldorf Allen, Tremont House, Boston, July 3.
Boston July 3 This year the New World shows the glory of liberty and the height a free country may attain. The writer urges every man to sustain freedom with patriotism courage and self sacrifice, as a beacon to the Old World and a blessing to its people.
A jumble of satirical snippets touches on rain in London, fashion, poker culture, circuses, boxing profits, blindness, a winged calf boast, whiskey troubles, still alarms, revolvers, silk rejections by Mohammedans, dangerous cups, linen dusters, railways still, free foreign bags, a San Francisco World’s Fair, rail fares, and a zebra‑like exchange about an American ice company boss.
The Falcon will travel north of Jeanette routes with two American women aboard preparing a coastal residence and electric lighting. After departing Portland for St Johns and Bowdoin Sound by Aug. 1, the party aims to reach the Bowdoin Sound area in two years, supplying inland by dogs and burros as Arctic night approaches. Lieutenant Peary notes extensive ice and glacier observations and a heavy dog team expedition.
Lieutenant Peary plans a new base at Bowdoin Sound near Whale Sound for the Falcon's inland ice run. He notes the pole’s position can be calculated, Redcliffe lies 720 miles from the pole with 480 miles since. Six dogs return in good health, though heat affects them. two have become domesticated and shake hands with visitors.
The silver issue, a central debate, looms as Congress reconvenes August 7. A Chicago convention of the American Bimetallic League gathers July 25 to oppose repealing the Sherman act or to push softer silver policy. Bundled with names of lawmakers and party lines, the piece recalls last session’s free coinage fight and predicts a tense upcoming battle among Republicans, Democrats, and Populists over silver.
Monday night Pauline Hall led her excellent company in The Golden Wedding at the Bowdoin Square venue. Dan Daly introduced She Never Said a Word and The Man That Brought Columbus Over Here, prompting encores and applause. The bill featured Jennie Yeaman in a new Felix gown, Andrew Mack's What Happened to Johnnie Coogan, and Sampson lifting 2023 pounds plus twelve men to approach 4000 pounds. Additional notes praise Sandow and May Merrick, tease Pauline Hall's Amorita opera rehearsal, and cite Colonel Austin's Palace Theatre show and the Am orita score as widely popular fare in town.
Readers are invited to send notices of forthcoming social events. On Wednesday July 5 Miss Grace Bre deen and Mr. Frederick Clapp wed at Grove Hall Universalist Church. Bartholomew's Equine Paradox draws crowds at Bowdoin Square Theatre two weeks only. The Bowdoin Square show praises educated horses, kindness in training, while Amorita at Tremont gains lime light via United States Calcium Light Company equipment led by Mr. Shea.
A column recounts tales about Miss Alice French Octave Thanet Mrs Amelia Barr Queen Victoria health and doctors Mrs Paran Stevens calls for patriotic travel Ella Wheeler Wilcox milk-based complexion bath Miss Osgood the Sevres factory Versailles a Brooklyn socialite reports ward robe cost six thousand dollars Empress of Austria sat for a counterfeit portrait incident sparked royal vanity and improved portraits
English Enterprise describes two unique London innovations. One is a postal card printed newspaper with four illustrations, a comic tragedy, jokes, puzzles, and ads. The other features fat men in advertising attire marching through streets bearing "Spaces to let on sixty men" on their caps.
Judge Moberly of Greene county Alabama appointed to Washington returns with three reasons for backing his indorser Congressman Bankhead. He says he is over forty and has never been bossed, earns more than 2000 dollars at home, and has become president of the Greene County Fishing Club and must serve in that role.
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