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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1893
Page
4
The Boston Post lists subscription rates and publication details for the Representative Democratic Paper of New England. It includes daily and weekly pricing, address changes, payment terms, and contact information for Boston and New York offices, with editor and publisher credits.
Lieutenant Peary vows to bring the Post flag closer to the North Pole than the Stars and Stripes. He says he will accomplish this feat and jokes that Mrs Peary might help drive the tacks if nails prove hard to pound.
Samuel S. Houghton senior partner at Houghton and Dutton died at his Wyoming home. One of Boston's oldest and best known merchants, he popularized a key trade branch and combined thrift with enterprise. His conservative, businesslike approach earned public favor and built a half century of success.
A local caller argues for two steps to ensure the World’s Fair’s success. Lower passenger rail rates and half price admissions on Sundays could draw crowds nationwide, making the event the most popular day of the week and financially viable.
All London watched yesterday as the heir presumptive wed the princess once betrothed to his dead brother Prince Albert Victor of Wales. The ceremony was lavish, likened to a grand sultan’s wedding, while Americans are urged to see in it a reflection of republican rights protecting hearts as well as persons.
A Boston journal discusses the city’s improving yet exclusive Symphony scene led by Emil Paur, urging broader access via public Thursday rehearsals to reach a wider audience. It condemns lengthy criminal delays in Massachusetts, arguing constitutional rights to speedy trials are often unmet for Trefethen and others awaiting justice.
A fragment from the Observant Citizen surveys Boston issues and figures. It mentions a proposed floating hospital like New York’s St. John’s Guild, a noted elevator man in the post office, Dr William Henry Brooks, Rev Reven Thomas of Brookline, Bishop-elect Lawrence at Bar Harbor, and anticipated consecration plans at Trinity Church with October dates and Barstow College references.
The Boston stage buzzes as The Golden Wedding adds Jennie Yeamans parodies and new numbers. Sampson’s strength acts dazzle while Pauline Hall’s Amorita captivates crowds. Daly stays with the company amid shifting plans, and other stars like George Schiller and S Kronberg rotate into upcoming seasons.
Detailed report of the royal wedding ceremonies in London including the processions of Queen Victoria, the Duke of York and May, the guards and escorts, reception at Buckingham Palace, and the grand banquet. Describes attire, jewelry gifts, seating in the chapel, and public celebrations across London and Chicago with decorations, toasts, and crowd conditions.
The Lowell Courier reports that Mr. Harrison favors repealing the Sherman silver purchase law and that President Cleveland plans to act promptly on this suggestion. The piece argues the president should seek the same inspiration for all official acts to keep the country well.
The Boston Post celebrated the day with a special red white and blue edition distributed from Provincetown to Fabyan's. A buntin trimmed car arrived on the 9 30 a m train carrying a small band and drawing attention along the route.
Konstantinople reports the Khedive of Egypt plans to wed a daughter of the Sultan. The couple have never met and the Khedive is expected to visitVienna.
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