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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1893
Page
4
Secretary Carlisle Endorses Mint Policy On Silver Purchases
The Post notes Carlisle’s approval of the mint director’s decision to refuse buying silver above market price based on London quotes and predicts this will guide future purchases. It contrasts with Harrison era practices seen in pension and silver spending, arguing the administration violated law for favorites. It predicts Treasury may avoid purchasing large pig silver volumes this month by obeying the law.
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Carlisle
Mint
London
Harrison
Journal Assault on Park Commissioner Kendricken
A Boston sensational paper attacks Park Commissioner Kendricken, calling the charge of gross misconduct utterly false and presented as confirmed fact. The piece, shown in large type atop a prominent column, appears as an outright lie in last Saturday’s Journal.
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Journal
Kendricken
Boston
How a Park Commissioner Can Make Money
A park commissioner is shown selling park lands by the load to contractors for profit. The ongoing arrangement benefits off public property and may involve repeated sales to private firms, raising questions about ethics and legality for officials.
Park plan claimed stone sales fueled by commission
A column accuses Park Commissioner Kendricken of selling crushed stone to contractors working for the Park Commission, with loads carted daily from Dudley street lodges at $1.80 per double load, estimated yearly at about $10,000. The Journal later called it a lie, noting a hidden retraction under advertisements in a small heading.
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Kendricken
Journal
Park Commission
Dudley Street
Folsom
The Ledge and The Journal Ethics Clash
The piece condemns The Journal for two headlines as a lie and a retraction. It criticizes the paper for publishing an unverified accusation about a public figure without seeking comment, calling it sensational and unethical journalism. It questions the paper’s treatment of Democrats and the safety of a public figure’s character.
Ulster Man With Pistol Aims at Gladstone
A London bound crank who carried a pistol to shoot Gladstone asserted he acted to save thousands of loyal Ulstermen sacrificed by Home Rule. A Belfast Transcript correspondent cites census and official data arguing the sacrifice would be smaller than claimed.
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London
Gladstone
Belfast
Ulster Home Rule Support Varies by Religion and Wealth
The article explains Ulster's political split, noting only fourteen Home Rulers versus nineteen Unionists in Parliament due to Parnellite splits. It highlights that outside Belfast, religious lines blur, with Protestants and Catholics voting for Home Rule, and counters myths about Ulster as a Protestant, Unionist, wealthy stronghold by citing census data: Catholics outnumber Protestants and Ulster ranks lower in per capita wealth and income tax than its population would suggest.
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Ulster
Belfast
One Campaign At A Time in Boston Politics
The piece urges focus on the gubernatorial contest, warns against preemptive mayoral speculation, and argues for avoiding distractions. It states the municipal campaign should wait until the state race is settled, insisting Democrats must first elect their governor, then address Boston’s mayoral race.
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Herald
Quincy
Boston
France acts to bully Siam amid Siamese crisis
The English press tone condemns France for pressuring Siam, arguing it echoes Britain’s imperial behavior. The piece contrast France with past U S reactions to Chile and warns of dangerous political maneuvering by President Carnot that could have wider, disastrous consequences. The author decries imperial overreach and calls for restraint.
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France
Great Britain
United States
Chile
Harrison
Siam
Carnot
The Drowning Season Warns Water Lovers
The piece warns of rising summer drownings due to careless enjoyment of water activities. It cautions even skilled yachtsmen and inexperienced swimmers alike, stressing prudence, knowledge of currents, and safe craft use while acknowledging water recreation’s healthful joys.
Silver and Protection and McKinleyism Clash
The article argues that Democratic push to delay tariff reform until silver is settled reveals McKinley era protectionism. It calls the silver purchase act a core element of McKinleyism, labeling it class legislation that benefits favored industries at others' expense, and ties it to sugar and steamship bounties. It urges beginning demolition of the protective system with the Republican silver law.
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Democratic Congress
Boston papers in midsummer ad standings
The New Post leads local advertising in midsummer, with the Globe and Herald close behind. The Post also remains a strong second in local morning circulation, separated from the leader by a very small margin.
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The
NEW Post
the Globe
the Herald
the Advertiser
Post
Observant Citizen Notes Elevated Faculty Shifts
Mr. Robinson resigns as librarian and curator at the Museum of Fine Arts to take Prof. Charles Eliot Norton’s Harvard post during his absence. B. I. Gilman becomes the new museum head after serving as Clark University lecturer. Mrs. P. S. Gilmore, widow of a famed bandmaster, chaperones two Boston girls, daughters of Dr. John B. Moran, the co lecturer and writer, at Echo Hill House Bethlehem. Miss Minnie Gilmore, the novelist, travels with her mother. Rev. William Elliott Griffis will lecture on Spain and France in the Great West at the Old South Course on Wednesday afternoon, July 26.
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Robinson
The
Museum of Fine Arts
Charles Eliot Norton
Harvard
Mr. Robinson
Museum
B. I. Gilman
Clarkniversity
Worcester
P.S. Gilmore
Boston
John B. Moran
Echo Hill House
Bethlehem
Minnie Gilmore
William Elliot Griffis
Spain
France
Dancing at Midway Plaisance Shows Many Cultures
A Chicago dispatch describes the Midway Plaisance as a cosmopolitan resort with numerous dance displays. It highlights Javanese hand dancing, Fiji war clubs, Turkish premier Rosa, Nautch and Egyptian styles, Algerian torture dances, and a morbidly curious presentation, noting varying levels of appeal and decor.
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Chicago
Midway
Plaisance
Rosa
Nautch
Artistic bathing costume sketch contest offered by the Post
Readers are invited to submit graceful bathing costume sketches to the Seashore Editor. The Post will award $10 for the best design submitted. Send entries to the Seashore Editor at the Post.
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Post
The
Seashore
the Post
Meg Alcott laid to rest at Sleepy Hollow Concord
Meg Alcott Mrs Anna Pratt eldest child of Bronson Alcott and last survivor of the Little Women family is buried beside her parents and sisters Beth and Amy in Concords Sleepy Hollow. She married John Pratt of the Roberts Bros family and Emerson attended their June anniversary wedding.
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Meg
Beth
Amy
Sleepy Hollow
Concord
Anna Pratt
Bronson Alcott
Orchard House
John Pratt
Brook
Boston Notices and Social Highlights Across Boston
The Observant Citizen reports on Boston figures like Attorney-General Olney and his wife at Falmouth, City Solicitor Bailey's improving health, and light social exchanges in Park Square. It notes the arrival of the Evening Telegram and praises the American Press Association while praising its staff, including Boston representative O M Douglas, and ends with a remark on President Frank Jones of the Boston and Maine railroad.
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Olneys
Washington
Boston
Newport
Bar Harbor
Falmouth
Congress
American Press Association
O. M. Douglas
The
Post
Association
Revere House
Frank Jones
Boston & Maine Railroad
Barnet's theatrical ventures and literary success noted
At the Tremont Theatre last evening Mr Barnet watched Amarita while eyeing business. A prosperous commission merchant with Atlas stores in South Boston, he rose from obscurity to become a prolific playwright and libretto writer. His cadet activities boosted armory funds with Injured Innocents and 1492 met with great acclaim. He plans further operas with Chadwick composing and new works for Rice. His literary earnings have grown steadily.
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Tremont Theatre
Barnet
Armory
Boston Theatre
the Tremont
Carmencita
Boston
The
Cadets
George W. Chadwick
Sick Baby Service Fund Status Report
Boston Post summarizes fund status with completed acknowledgments and totals. It lists post doctor’s report dates July 22 and July 23, 487 calls on July 22 and 56 on July 23, totaling 543 calls. 172 cases treated on July 22 and 23 on July 23, totaling 195 cases treated. The entry notes $100.00 previously acknowledged and a total of 328.29.
Flowers and tableaux promise a bright season gem
Early last week kind hearted ladies donated flowers for homes aided by the fund. More blooms arrived Friday and Saturday and were distributed to bring fragrance to sparsely decorated homes. Mr Alexander advances the Oregon House tableaux program with Hull appearing in summer glory. The entertainment likely to repeat later in the season.
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Alexander
Oregon House
Hull
Stop Croaking and Trust the Nation’s Strength
The Boston Post urges businessmen to stop croaking amid tight money as the nation remains rich and strong. It notes scarce credit but substantial crops and a resilient economy, citing Comptroller Eckels that the worst is over and bank failures are largely temporary.
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Lawrence Eagie
Boston Post
Eckels
New York City
Matthews and Hart for Massachusetts governor
Letters to the editor endorse Matthews for governor with J E Russell for second, praising reform, home rule, and police overhaul. Another reader backs Thomas N Hart as the likely GOP nominee who can defeat any Democrat, urging Republican managers to back him. Patrick Kelley, Eighth Street Southan.
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Matthews
J. E. Russell
Old Bay State
Massachusettts
Thomas N. Hart
Russell
Patrick Kell
Eighth Street
South An
Paine's Furniture Saving Offer Highlights in Paper
A reader’s lost purse or found article earns value from a Paine's Furniture Company notice. The column promises money-saving details, urging readers to inspect the ad for bargains and savings this day.
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Paine
Ottawa judge Christopher S Patterson dies at 70
Ottawa Ontario July 24 The Hon Christopher S Patterson Supreme Court judge died suddenly today of heart failure He had served five years on the Supreme bench and was a respected jurist in the dominion
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Ottawa
Ont
Christopher S. Patterson
Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
GALA NIGHT AT THE PARK AND THE HONEMOONERS
A busy Park Theatre program features The Golden Wedding with Lucey Daly and sister, Lucy as Roxey, plus new stage additions including George Fortescue as the Princess. Dan Daly sparks audience laughter over Mr. Mack rehearsals. Next week a strong cast for Prince Pro Tem is planned as Don Burgess and Earl of Barrenlands roles shift. Meanwhile Jocko the gorilla headlines at Austin Stone's Museum with Fred B. Coe's chickens and R. A. Barnet's staging of Prince Pro Tem.
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Park Theatre
Lucey Daly
Miss Lucy
Roxey
Jennie Yeamans
George Fortescue
Dan Daly
Andrew Mack
Mollie O
Mr. Mack
Mr. Daly
Tania
Excepti
Alf C. Wheelan
Kills
Burgess
Hall
Earl of Barrenlands
Elizabeth
Beaudet
Clavine
Don
Austin Stone’s Museum
Jocko
la House
Fred B. Coe
John C. Abbott, Jr
R. A. Barnet
Changes At Boston Theatres And Delayed Opera Premiere
The Golden Wedding reception is noted as the Honeymooners opera for Pauline Hall being postponed to October in New York due to prep time. Boston Theatre renovations on Aug 21 promise greater comfort. Hollis Street Theatre adds an electric light plant. Amorita closes its Tremont run with a large audience and Miss Hall receives warm acclaim for her performance.
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Pauline Hall
New York
Boston
Hollis Street Theatre
Silhouettes Describe Two Flannel Suits with Trim
The right suit is dark red flannel with black braid and a black China silk sash at the waist. The left suit is dark blue flannel with white braid. The design hints at a neat natt.
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A Journal
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Observant Citizen
Ayr
Scientific American
Mrs. Munn
Vendome
Bailey
Park Square
Joe Jefferson
State Street
Liam
Evening Telegram
Wardner
Sick Baby Service
Total
Matthews and Hart
Amorita
Sandow
Rose
Robert A. Barnet
Lucy Daly AS
Louisa Sommers
Lynn
Mass
Dana Sarsaparilla CO
Dana
Park St
Maine
Sej
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Revere Beach & Lynn RR
Johnson
Old South Church
Loston
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Pumitania
Golden Weddin
J. W. Kelly Daly
Fortesc
BOSTO
Appleton & Sett’s
Washington Sreet
Sampson
Austin&stone
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