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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1893
Page
4
Vol CX X11 No 165 lists daily and weekly subscription costs with annual, semiannual and monthly options. It instructs readers to provide current and new addresses for mail changes and notes second class matter status and payment details.
The Journal argues the pension bureau must verify entitlement before the next payment under the dependent pension act. It frames the rule as protecting honest beneficiaries and preventing fraud. The piece suggests the change will primarily affect fraudulent claimants.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting, Mr. Kimball urged backing President Cleveland in wiping the Sherman law from statutes. He argued Cleveland is a President safe to stand by while Sherman says the abominable bill passed due to Republican fear of a free coinage measure sent to Harrison. No one doubts Cleveland.
Attorney-General Pillsbury delays Borden case and runs for Governor while District Attorney Knowlton, who tried and lost, seeks Attorney-General on the Republican ticket. Governor Robinson chairs the convention resolutions panel, with plans to nominate Marshal Hilliard for Lieutenant-Governor and Detective McHenry for Treasurer to form a straight party slate.
The Republicans abandon long educational campaigns after three years and announce a brief four week canvass beginning after October 7. They claim no issue can endure public discussion, framing the race as corporate versus public interests. The August convention sets the pace for a loud, brief effort.
The piece applauds new railroad fares from eastern points to Chicago, saying they attract travel and make the great exposition accessible without wrecking finances. It notes these are not for the fastest trains nor luxury, but provide reasonable comfort and speed for thousands to attend the event.
President Kimball of the Fourth National Bank urged Boston Chamber of Commerce to convene a mass meeting of business men to demand repeal of the Republican silver purchase clause. Commercial organizations nationwide back action to pressure Congress. A mass meeting would demonstrate broad public support for repeal and accord with resolutions from commerce groups.
The article notes that ongoing public meetings influence the silver states and should be matched by gatherings in communities desiring sound money. It suggests a mass meeting in Faneuil Hall would broadcast New England's demand to the nation.
The Post argues Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott should state whether he will seek the top spot or stay in office. It warns a refusal to choose risks internal party trouble, noting Lodge’s success in moving but praising Lodge as a smarter politician. The piece concludes staying in current post is safest, if less glamorous.
The article argues the Theatre of Arts and Letters failed because its theory driven approach ignored audience demand. It notes professionals staged shows, but the repertory failed to impress the public, proving the stage must reflect what audiences want or risk collapse.
The piece warns that a renewed secessionist movement could unfold along a north south axis with Colorado Governor Waite proposing armed action to force free coinage of silver. It argues such a rebellion would echo past slave era conflicts and criticizes its ingratitude to mining camp states admitted to the Union for Republican political gain.
The Chicago cold storage fire revealed poor exhibit of American ingenuity with unsafe building construction and lack of life saving gear. There were no ladders to reach trapped firemen and no protection equipment, despite strong mechanical innovations elsewhere in Jackson Park.
The column highlights a new Shaw monument cost projections, a potential Dean Lawrence consecration in October, Captain Annie Laurie Webb sailing to England, and Rev Blodgett’s fiftieth pastorate anniversary. It also mentions H A Thomas ill with chills, Lt Little’s return from North Sutton, and local chatter about lead ore and police stories.
A column notes a fall political campaign and a plan to modify an order at the Venetian Blind Company for an air-tight stove for 1894. It laments anonymous tips to newspapers, urges signers, and describes a Shawmut avenue beer case incident, a pantry theft, and Commodore Fyffe’s arrival and duties at the navy yard with stations to be assumed tomorrow at 1 30 p m.
A reader commends the Post for its anti hoodlum campaign urging harsher penalties for rowdy street behavior after nightfall. The writer cites theatre outings and liquor influenced youths, urging judges to act to restore safety on public streets and highways.
A citizen urges crediting their vote for Mayor Matthews while noting preference for Senator Fitzgerald as next Congressman. The letter claims Matthews can draw the independent vote yet keep Democratic support. Letter from L. Boston dated July 11.
To the Editor of the Post a letter praising Josiah Quincy as the sole Democratic nominee capable of challenging Republican rivals. The writer credits him with political skill, constituency appeal, and influence in aiding President Cleveland and Governor Russell, claiming his leadership drew thousands to the party. Roxbury July 12.
A letter from Democracy in South Boston August 12 endorses Representative P. F. Brogan of Ward 7 as a strong governor candidate citing his city government and House service as proof of his suitability.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce publicly urged Congress to repeal the silver purchasing clauses of the Sherman Act. At a 1 pm meeting, leaders argued the policy depletes treasury, depresses gold value, and harms contracts and investment. A three member committee was formed to press for repeal with other chambers.
A letter from Boston dated July 11 argues that barbed wire has invaded many public places including Boston Common and Charlesbank, risking serious injury to children. The writer urges removal of the dangerous fencing from all civilized areas.
Lynn July 12. The Lynn and Boston Railway Company will hereafter run hourly cars directly between Lynn and Beverly.
In Rondout Ulster County Edward H. Thompson sold his wife for 45 cents during a poker game with Al West. The wife, Kate, has stayed with West and rejects Thompson’s offers to return or remarry. Officials have not acted on the affair.
Mrs. Mary Frost Ormsby of New York praises women’s role at a women’s congress. Grand Duke George of Russia shows affection for a Circassian telegraph girl and vows marriage. India reports 711 women missionaries, 40 513 zena nas, and 62 414 girl pupils. A 600 year old bread loaf is praised by Mrs Soar. A Crawfordville monument to Alexander H. Stephens honors Miss Mary Gay. Frank Leslie’s new book Are Men Gay Deceivers? surveys men women and society topics.
Father Nardiello of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Bloomfield New Jersey condemns men who neglect families and spend money in saloons. He calls saloon-keeping an aggravated robbery and urges wives to confront drunken husbands urging them to return home. He also tells women they may defend themselves and to confront saloon patrons to bring husbands home.
A young New Yorker received a bill from a dressmaker after she claimed he ruined a gown by stepping on its train at a recent reception. He sought an explanation, saying he did not recall buying a dress, while the dressmaker asserted he promised to repair the damage to the customer.
Mrs Taylor has drawn public attention for traveling solo in British Columbia with the Hudson Bay Company annual expedition. She traversed the interior to supply trading stations and collect furs, descending the Mackenzie River and narrowly missing the midnight sun at 11 30 p m.
An old tradition requiring the eldest sister to dance in green stockings at a wedding is suggested to be revived. The presence of green stockings in the market prompts speculation on new use, though the exact purpose remains unclear.
The body of Associate Justice Samuel Blatchford of the U S Supreme Court was laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery at noon amid a ceremony attended by Chief Justice Melville Fuller and multiple Supreme Court justices. Pallbearers included Horace Gray David J Brewer George Shiras Jr Howell E Jackson and several other jurists and officials.
The seventh week of The Golden Wedding at the Park proves the strongest yet with Jennie Yeamans Dan Daly Andrew Mack and J W Kelly leading a strong cast. Sampson the strong man appears with an almost complete act change and the Pauline Hall opera company continues Amorita. Sandow and the Daly sisters showcase feats of strength and dancing as part of a late season program. The Palace Theatre presents Billee Taylor to large crowds with Bertoto dancing sailors hornpipes. Music Hall promenades offer a ballroom program with Les Patineurs Slavonic Dances and other selections. The tenth annual children’s week opens at the Point of Pines with an orchestra Napier Lothian Williams bell ringers a Russian baritone Miss Todd and Walter A. Peck. Chloe Johnson, creole dancer, entertains daily at Austin & Stone’s Museum before the company moves on to Chicago.
A collage of Texas Siftings jests and anecdotes features a grocer preferring married workers, an ironical penniless suitor, crop chatter about fruit baskets, and Parson Sniverly’s quip with a jailed killer awaiting pardon. The items showcase sharp humor and social satire from late 19th century humor pages.
A fragment from Kate Field’s Washington column features brisk, joke laden snippets from social scenes. Quips touch on money marriage absinthe mindedness butter and stage jokes among guests hosts and debutantes in various settings.
Boston papers call on police to end the hoodlum career as a good club, plenty of teams, and away goes the hoodlum.
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