Boston Post July 21 1893 subscription rates notice
The Boston Post announces subscription rates for daily and weekly editions, outlines payment methods and addresses for change of address, and notes prior notice for discontinuation. Editor Be. A. Grozier signs as publisher. checks payable to Post Publishing Company.
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Washington Street
New York
Poe & Frank Richardson
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BE. A. Grozier
Giant Prosperity Rises Over Liliput Croakers
The text extols a mottos theme of prosperity rooted in soil, portraying the Giant Prosperity as sovereign of the United States. It denounces Liliputian croakers, promising they retreat underfoot as the nation grows strong and laughter returns across the land.
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Antaeus
Savannah business leaders urge repeal of Sherman law
The Savannah Board of Trade and organized business men urge Congress to repeal the Sherman Silver Law citing depression and tight money. They argue repeal would restore confidence and quicken financial improvement nationwide.
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Congress
Savannah Board of
Boston Policing Boldly Pledges Safer Streets
The speaker argues streets must be safe for decent people and that police can connect with hoodlums more often. If needed, hire a larger force, prioritizing safety over economy, asserting public opinion will back the policy.
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Boston
Detroit Board of Trade Calls for Sherman Law Repeal
The Detroit Board of Trade states the Sherman law should be repealed as soon as possible to relieve the financial situation and urges Michigan senators and representatives to use their best efforts to secure repeal.
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Michigan
Detroit Board of Trade
Guards for the Open Cars Demand Immediate Safeguards
The author argues that open electric streetcar cars lack protection on one side and cause frequent accidents. A fixed side guard should be installed to prevent passengers from stepping into the path of oncoming cars. The piece insists guards are essential now, not later, to stop further deaths or injuries.
New York Maritime Association Urges Sherman Act Reform
The association resolves to repeal the clause under which the government must buy large amounts of silver to restore confidence. It appoints a three member committee to work with the New York State Chamber of Commerce and other commercial bodies to secure this reform.
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State of New York
New York Maritime Association
The Governorship Choice in Massachusetts
The Journal opposes Mayor Matthews as governor by a three man cabinet, but the Democratic party remains strong. The party has many good candidates while Republicans offer fewer standout choices. Voters increasingly expect the best for the State House and favor the Democratic field.
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Democratic Party
Massachusetts
State House
New York Chamber of Commerce Urges Silver Purchase Clause Repeal
The chamber resolves that revealing the silver purchasing clause of the Sherman Act, which month by month makes it harder to maintain parity among dollars, is essential to restoring national prosperity and urges its speedy unconditional repeal.
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New York Chamber of Commerce
Fall River Mills Forecast Dismissed As AP News
A critic dismisses a Fall River Evening News claim that cotton mills face failure or closure due to lack of confidence in the Democratic administration. The writer labels the Associated Press report as drivel and predicts it will receive prominence as news.
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Fall River
Associated Press
Political Croakers in Massachusetts Town Criticized
A denouncement accuses a Massachusetts factory town paper of fanning fear for politics. It calls out national news agents for amplifying a obscure journal's baseless talk and links Denver's disaster to local political ranting. The author wonders if Fall River croakers aim to repeat the episode.
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Massachusetts
Denver
Fall River
New York Chamber of Commerce urges repeal of Sherman law
A resolution notes a seven member committee with commercial bodies in Washington to use all legitimate means for prompt repeal of the Sherman law. The motion reflects chamber support for coordinated action with allied interests.
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Washington
New York Chamber of Commerce
Stricken City Solicitor Bailey Slips Into Illness
Boston mourns the sudden prostration of City Solicitor Bailey who lies in critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital. A longtime, valued official, his illness alarms friends and the public, who rely on his skill in law and municipal affairs. Andrew Jackson Bailey is a man hard to spare from active life in Boston.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
Andrew Jackson Bailey
Boston Chamber Demands Silver Purchase Act Repeal
In a public meeting the Boston Chamber of Commerce calls on Congress to repeal the silver purchasing clause of the Sherman act passed July 14, 1890. The statement argues treasury depletion, silver depreciation, and shaken confidence harming business nationwide.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Old Story Links Tariff, Silver Act to Today's Dust
The piece argues the current financial gloom stems from past policy, notably the Sherman silver purchase act and tariff battles. It traces gold outflow under Harrison, the treasury surplus drain, and labor strife tied to McKinley era tariffs, insisting history explains today rather than future fears.
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Cleveland
Coeur d’Alene
FIX THE RESPONSIBILITY AT CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR
The coroner's jury at Chicago alleges criminal negligence caused the World’s Fair cold storage fire. The charge targets the director of works, the fire marshal, and cold storage officers, urging accountability even if it implies criminality. Burnham faces praise yet must confront the responsibility if proven.
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Chicago
Fair Department
United States
Burnham
White City
Observant Citizen Reviews City Life and Local Figures
A retrospective column recalls ex Mayor Green's urban residence amid dissent over elitism and notes near Harrison Avenue as a neighborly, modest neighborhood. It mentions Old Blind Jim seeking alms on Tremont Street, a newsboy’s charitable half, and Walter Barton’s concern for missing John Johnson. Also referenced is Emma Garrett, a Chicago-bound death and her teaching work for deaf mutes in Philadelphia.
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Tremont Street
Temple Place
Newsboy
Emma Garrett
Chicago
School of Oratory
Philadelphia
Pioneering Deaf Education Leader Succumbs After Overwork
The text recounts Miss Garrett advancing a lip reading based teaching method in 1881 and 1882, leading to widespread adoption hopes, then overwork culminating in insanity and death. A separate scene on Park Square describes the Sherwood band of colored infants performing when a big horn collided with an electric passing, sending the player spinning like a windmill.
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Chicago
Park Square
Sherwood Band of Colored Infants
Democratic Straw Proposal For Governor And Mayor Succession
A letter to the Political Editor argues for extended terms for Governor Russell and Mayor Matthews to aid Democratic succession. It suggests nominating Josiah Quincy if he seeks the collector position, and questions the party’s timing for November governor and December mayoral elections, noting Adams Place Roxbury.
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Russell
Josiah Quincy
Matthews
Quincy
Democratic State Committee
Bok Adams Place
Roxbury
Matthews and Carroll Letter Pushes Matthews for Governor
A reader argues to the Post political editor that Nathan Matthews Jr. should be the Democratic nominee for governor, citing his anti monopoly record in Boston as evidence he would advance honesty and citizen protection. The letter urges Matthews and Carroll as standard bearers with a motto opposing monopolies and advocating honest dealings.
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Russell
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Boston
Gas Trust
Commonwealth
William E. Russell
Matthews
Carroll
William Donnell
Peabody
Mass
A Loud Call for Quincy Democratic Nominee
A. L. Frankenthal urges Josiah Quincy as the best available Democratic candidate for Governor. He praises Quincy as a born leader with principle and integrity, and accuses bartering votes, arguing Quincy is the most informed on state Democratic politics and the strongest nominee. He signs from J W Washington Street.
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A. L. Frankenthal
J W
Washington Street
Gamaliel Bradford Nominated for Governor
Frank W. Cone endorses Gamaliel Bradford as governor candidate, praising his concern for reform of state government by commissions, banking expertise to handle financial issues, and national stature on social questions to guide legislation toward the people.
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Gamaliel Bradford
Frank W. Cone
A Young Democrat Urges Josiah Quincy for Governor
An unsigned letter champions Josiah Quincy as the flawless Democratic nominee. The writer insists he will win, govern well, and unite independent, Republican, Democratic, and young voters under his leadership.
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Democratic Party
Josiah Quincy
Commonwealth
Praise for Nathan Matthews Jr as Boston mayor and Massachusetts governor
Hanson writes July 17, 1893, praising Nathan Matthews Jr. for wise executive leadership as Boston mayor and urging his governorship for Massachusetts. The Cambridge campaign speech last fall is cited as embodying true democracy principles.
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Nathan Matthews, Jr
Boston
Massachusetts
Cambridge
Hanson
Nathan Matthews Favored Candidate by Duddy Letter
A letter from V. H. Duddy endorses Nathan Matthews as the next executive candidate. Duddy calls Matthews honest fearless wise and an able administrator while condemning others as pose and acquiescence. The note emphasizes Matthews suitability and Duddy’s supportive stance.
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V. H. Duddy
Convictions and Course Support for Matthews Cited
A letter praising Matthews cites Governor Russell for courage in pursuing convictions in the people's interest, opposing "clicks" and monopolies. The writer notes being a former Republican.
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Matthews
Russell
Pro and Con on Roger Wolcott for Governor
A reader endorses Roger Wolcott as a clean Republican and warns against his nomination citing his prior role as attorney general and a controversial Borden case. The letter asserts about four hundred towns could shift roughly 400 votes against the party, threatening a setback in the election. Dated Southbridge Mass July 17.
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Roger Wolcott
Greene
Boston
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Mass
Pillsbury Endorsement Letter Urges Governor Nomination
A Dorchester correspondent praises Hon. Albert E. Pillsbury as an open spoken, eloquent, trustworthy candidate and urges the Republican convention to nominate him for governor on the first ballot, predicting a strong GOP victory for the state. The letter expresses firm party loyalty and confidence in Pillsbury’s leadership.
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Albert E. Pillsbury
Pillsbury
Smith Risteen wedding at Second Church in Copley Square
At Second Church in Copley Square yesterday at 6 30 PM Helen Risteen and Charles L Smith wed with Rev Thomas Van Ness officiating The ceremony featured white sweet pea boutonnieres and lilies of the valley Attendants included Miss Susie B Risteen Miss Mary Piper and Miss Harriet Rogers The couple planned a reception at Copley Square Hotel and an extended bridal tour after leaving Boston
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Mrs. Smith
Boston
Brown Gaskin wedding at All Souls Church in New York
Judge Addison Brown of the U S District Court married Miss Helen Carpenter Gaskin this afternoon at the Church of All Souls in New York. The ceremony was officiated by Rev Theodore C Williams with limited attendance. Best man was Charles H Brown and ushers included Samuel H Lyman and J F Mosher.
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Charles H. Brown
Samuel H. Lyman
United States District Court
J. F. Mosher
E. 8. Brown
Helen Gray Cone
Bride and bridal party details from Judge Brown’s family
The bride’s attendants included Judge Brown’s two nieces Miss Evelyn B. Brown of Brooklyn and Miss Alice Cary Gale of Haverhill. The bride wore a tan travelling costume while the maid of honor appeared in pearl gray and the bridesmaids in pink. Judge Brown and his wife plan a western bridal tour.
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Evelyn B. Brown
Brooklyn
Alice Cary Gale
Haverhill
Precocious Artist From Massachusetts Exhibits At Centennial
A young girl, 312 years old, sent a pear and bell outline to the Philadelphia centennial exposition as part of the Massachusetts art exhibit. The work drew wide attention, with Walter Smith guiding state art education. Mabel Warren Thyng, daughter of Salem art school head J Warren Thyng, received letters from several states and abroad. The New York Tribune praised her as the sole world exhibitor from any region.
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Massachusetts
Walter Smith
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J. Warren Thyng
Salem
New York Tribune
Care-free Japanese Woman Says Little Worries Save Comfort
A Chicago Standard view praises Japanese women for serenity from simple dress and minimal décor. It notes footwear left at the door cuts dirt, and uncluttered homes reduce petty anxieties. The piece suggests American housekeepers adopt similar minimalism to ease stress and preserve domestic peace.
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Thompson and Jones exchange on greeting style
Thompson notes Jones is popular, seeking the reason. Johnson says it’s his greeting that wins people over. The dialogue highlights a simple social habit observed in Texas Siftings.
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Tremont theatrical week market Samp son farewell Amorita Puritania previews
Sampson the strong man performs his last three Park Theatre shows this week featuring new feats like bending a four inch pipe and breaking chains. Clara Lavine stars in Amorita and will appear as Elizabeth in Puritania on Monday July 31 at Tremont. The Tremont Theatre and Palace schedule tease renovations and a busy season ahead with new acts, a Young Pioneer dramatization, and Dr G Rob Clark leading a renewed concert company.
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Hull Benefit Preparations Underway at Oregon House
Preparations for the tableaux vivants at Hull's Oregon House are nearing completion and promise a standout event. Volunteers, led by Hull summer residents, are enthusiastic and adding new ideas for evening features. The effort supports relief for sufferers unable to leave city heat and dust.
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Oregon House
Boston Mayor Matthews Likely Governor Nomination Candidate
The New Bedford Mercury reports Mayor Matthews of Boston will accept the Democratic nomination for governor. The editorial praises his record as mayor and argues he would be a formidable challenger to any Republican nominee.
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Matthews
Boston
Boston Post
Boston Mayor’s veto sustained by unanimous board
Ordinary municipal executives must envy the Boston mayor as his veto of a bill was unanimously sustained by the Board of Aldermen, which had previously passed it unanimously.
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Providence Journal
Boston
Matthews the Man for the Hour
The Springfield Republican suggests Matthews would lead an aggressive reform campaign supported by Governor Russell. His opposition to the Addicks gas ring and his record as Boston mayor provide him strong independent strength.
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Quincy
Russell
Addicks
Boston
Matthews and the Matthews Record in Gov race
The Boston Post reports Mayor Matthews is in the field for Governor and will accept a convention nomination. Matthews and the Matthews record present a formidable combination for the Republicans to meet.
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Boston Post
Matthews
Matthews May Win Vote Sways Newburyport Water Works Debate
In Lowell News text a speaker boasts of wagering a keg of lager with Newburyport News over Matthews running for office. If Matthews runs, he is expected to win. The remark frames a local political contest tied to a water works proposal.
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Newburyport
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Boston Post trip given high praise by excursion member
To the Editor of the Post Sir I desire to express my most sincere thanks to the Boston Post for the excellent trip I have enjoyed to the World's Fair with Messrs Harris Hatch Abbott's excursion party I am sure that I could have enjoyed nothing better Andrew H Lowrey 91 North street July 20.
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North Street
Boy Hit by Electric Car At Union Park Name Corrected
The boy fatally struck near Union Park on Wednesday evening is identified as Benny Solomon, not Cohen as previously reported, with authorities confirming the corrected name.
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Benny Solomon
Cohen
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