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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1893
Page
4
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Commander Innis says the pension question will dominate the Indianapolis national encampment in September and calls for official Grand Army of the Republic action. General Lochren has urged veterans to help purge pension lists of fraud, and Innis seeks a Massachusetts response to influence the national gathering toward honor and honesty.
A rising market sentiment signals recovery as public confidence returns. People now see that temporary mill shutdowns are normal and not the doom foretold by prosperity’s foes. The Denver collapse is viewed as local and not affecting the East, with prosperity elements intact.
The piece argues that croakers blame the Democratic party for a global financial slump, but the weak finances are worldwide and not caused by U S Democrats. It notes disorganization in London Paris and Berlin, with American woes sharper yet not unique to the United States.
The editorial urges workers and union leaders to accept temporary hardship with courage and patience. It counsels a conservative, steady approach, discouraging wage or hour strikes and radical changes. The aim is to support trade and industry and reach a mutually profitable employment basis.
The piece argues that U S agriculture underpins national prosperity as cereal crops, especially wheat, rebound amid favorable weather. It asserts vast corn, hay, oats, rye yields and forecasts wheat equal to or surpassing prior record years, predicting world bread supply and capital inflows, while accusing the Boston Journal of conspiring to lower markets for partisan gain.
The Post argues that attacks on the financial situation are politically motivated and gloomy in tone. It asserts they will fail to undermine prosperity, as Americans are prudent and courageous, able to resist moves toward commercial ruin by political manipulators.
The Colorado Wolcott brother, a member of the family linked to Senator Wolcott and Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott, rejects the Republican silver push as reckless. He asserts Colorado can prosper even if every silver mine and smelter shuts down. The piece contrasts state attitudes in Colorado and Massachusetts toward silver policy.
The piece portrays Joe H. Manley claiming ideas of his own after Blaine’s death. He argues unconditional repeal of the Republican silver bill would retire about 898.9 million dollars from circulation with no replacement. The article doubts Congress will be swayed by Manley’s interview on the silver question.
A man named Albert D Chandler fell from a wagon on the Charles River bridge on July 7. He was jailed as drunk, examined by two physicians who sided with the police, then by another in court who also agreed. He died two days later in prison after a physician found the actual cause. The piece questions whether physicians or police are to blame for such an alleged drunken death.
In Boston, Passenger Agent Watson reports Chicago World's Fair business surging, predicting the Fitchburg line will be taxed to capacity to handle holiday travelers. Also noted are social arrivals, marriages, a governor's return, and a tennis match featuring J B Talmage with Dr Eames.
Ex mayor O Brien is on a two week vacation in the Provinces and along the St Lawrence. He plans to return about August 1. Detective Charles E Hunter, prominent in the Miser War ren robbery case, has returned from Chicago where he worked with the secret service bureau.
A fragmented Clothier and Furnisher feature humor column jokes about fashion, alpac a coats, and social vanity. The piece strings together quips about back catalogs, trunks, fitting samples, and seaside bathing misadventures with characters like Sir Walter Raleigh and Von Blumer in a light satirical tone.
Opinion asserts agriculture remains foundation of commercial prosperity with US crops described as large while Europe’s are small. It rebukes pessimism and calls for removing the “croaker” mindset amid economic concerns.
Boston Post notes acknowledgments of donations totaling 427.79 for the Sick Baby Fund and a doctor s report listing 204 cases treated. Hull s Oregon House hosts tableaux vivants on Monday July 31 to benefit the fund, directed by Sigmund B. Alexander with local volunteer performers presenting three-part performances titled A Picture Book After the ae The Sculptor s Studio and Anne later Water so ta The Rape of the Sabines eld by a Thread A Midsummer Night s Dream Gipsy Camp Sunrise Hector s Farewell to Andromache Rock of Ages.
A Boston letter from Mr. G M Adams disputes a reported claim that Sandow’s upper arm is three inches smaller than Sampson’s and bets $500 on a public test. Sandow welcomes testing to charity, while press agent Luce notes earlier measurements cited in 1889 need updating.
New YorkJuly 19 Russell Sage a famed millionaire and L road magnate is defendant in a $100000 breach of promise suit disclosed in Judge Bookstaver's Court of Common Pleas proceedings. Plaintiff Miss Delia Keegan claims Sage betrayed her after meeting in his home when she sought work, with her sister once a cook there. Sage denies all allegations noting a long gap since last contact and counsel H S Bennett calls the action blackmail. A motion to extend Sage's time to answer was denied and another set for Monday.
In Whiting Indiana last night an armed gang stormed William Timms saloon near Roby. Timms shot the intruder signaling the attack. Butch was killed by his companions, nephew George Dorson wounded, Gallagher shot by Timms and died. Three other desperadoes severely wounded amid chaotic gunfire. The assault ended with the gang scattering.
Katherine Bates advocates glove tips for servants while Mrs Ida Harper notes women in journalism at a suffrage meeting. Queen Victoria’s letters are screened by a secretary. Miss Mary Cuniffe is reconfirmed as postmaster at Cruces. Mrs Nancy Wheeler Boynton, aged 100, recalls Revolutionary-era matrilineal roots and large family.
Professor Virchow of Berlin spoke at the Royal Society in University College delivering the Croonian lecture. He notes despondency as a modern disease and credits constant scientific work as a preservative, describing work as recreation amid wearying efforts in political and religious affairs. The Westminster Budget.
Mme Hyacinthe Layson tells Pall Mall Gazette she enjoyed meeting many women reporters in America and that femininity adds charm to journalism. She argues women's influence powered the United States toward its current success and notes women’s boards and counsels in Chicago exhibitions.
Teresa Urrea, famed patron saint of Sonora Indians, has moved back to Mexico and lives with her father in Cabora. Crowds of Indians and Mexicans gather in the Cabora mountains to seek her healing touch. Reportedly, she cures various diseases by laying on her hands.
Actress Miss Marie Burress summers with her aunt at Wampum on the Erie railway. She hosts camping parties for visiting friends and plans a two weeks boating and fishing jaunt in the mountains. She recently mourned the loss of a Yorkshire terrier refused a $3000 reward. She finds solace in the healthful mountain glens where trout lure and wildflowers invite repose.
A Chicago girl jokes about her shift in taste as she adopts Ibsen through transcendentalism. She jokes about eyeglasses dignity and dropping the expletive rats, while her Boston aunt asks what is the matter.
A French women’s committee sent a vivid display to Chicago featuring dolls dressed in historically accurate attire. The figures represent feminine dress from primitive France through recent styles, with outfits copied from portraits in old missals paintings and drawings.
The beautiful memorial window placed in Mt Vernon Church on Beacon Street by Mrs Henry Whitman highlights her church decorating talent. The scene shows Christ carrying a child, with a dark blue and green background giving the figures strong relief and a brilliant effect.
The Infanta Eulalie's home is Madrid's royal palace a grand marble and granite edifice. It covers about 220000 square feet and soars to a height of 100 feet. Garden views offer a splendid panorama of the palace.
Lowell mill agents deny any planned shutdowns and report strong demand for labor especially in weaving. They cite strained finances and delayed payments but insist local corporations are not in danger of closing the mills. The rumors of shutdowns are dismissed as politically motivated fears.
The Daly sisters headline The Golden Wedding next week at Park Theatre with Lucy Daly in Foxey the boat house girl. Daly family stars join J W Kelly and Dan Daly as Palace shows bustle with Amorita at Tremont and Jocko the Sumatra gorilla drawing crowds at Austin Stone's Museum as summer entertainment heats up.
The piece notes political figures Nathan Matthews Jr Josiah Quincy and George Fred Williams among figures tied to early Democratic preferences. It records scattered mentions and names without a clear event or outcome, reflecting a partial snapshot of party alignment career notes from a historic period.
The fragment notes ex governor Robinson and named figures including A. E. Pillsbury and Thomas N. Hart with Frederick Greenhalge and Roger Wolcott referenced. It hints the gubernatorial blanks will appear tomorrow for the final time, signaling a closing phase in the contest.
July 18 in Boston area includes Rev George A Gordon officiating for Charles A Platt of New York and Eleanor Bunker daughter of Alpheus H Hardy. Also Sandiford Chatwin wed at St Thomas Somerville July 17 by Rev George W Durell Ernest A Sandiford and Kate Elizabeth Chatwin. West Slip couple Richard West and Annie Slip married in city July 15 by Rev B S Wheeler.
A list of death notices and brief obituaries from South Boston Charlestown Dorchester and surrounding towns dated July 18 detailing names ages and family connections including John H Carey Mary Durkin Caroline French Alvina Farrell Jessie Hunter Thomas Lord Fannie Morse Agnes Murray Francis W Smith May Gertrude Taylor Bella Toland Annie Whelton and others with ages ranging from months to years.
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