The Democratic Panic of 1893 Criticized by Business Leaders
The Republican Club of New York faces defections as its committee on national affairs circulates a piece calling the 1893 Democratic panic. The piece accuses partisan brokers of eroding market confidence for political ends. Businessmen protest, signaling a division within the party and a call for patriotic restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Club of
New York
Committee On National Affairs
Boston Journal
Republican Party
Deposed prophet Harrison urged to stay silent
The Indianapolis News criticizes ex President Harrison appearing as a croaker in politics. It recalls Treasury battles to avoid deficits and squandered surplus criticisms, and bond issues talks from the last Cleveland era. The paper urges Harrison to maintain quiet rather than fuel distrust with public remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Indianapolis News
Harrigan
Tanner
Baum
Cleveland
Prompt repeal of silver law urged to stabilize finances
The week closed with gains in the financial outlook driven by belief Congress will repeal the silver law soon. The piece argues prompt repeal will sustain relief, noting Europe has been buying securities and sending gold as this expectation grows. Delays could set recovery back and cause renewed distress. Congress is urged to act promptly next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Europe
Miss Hall
Young Earl
John Brand
Charlies Sr
Jacques Kruger
Jonathan Blaze
Miss Dunbar
Lord Chamberlain
Alf C. Wheelan
Burgess
J. W. Ransone
Smith
Clara Lavine
Salem
Elizabeth
Rosa Cooke
Abigail
Virago
Mae Edwards
Paul
George Rolland
Dorothy Denning
Koster & Bial
Puritania
Offenbach
Mme. Favart
Pearing
John Mason
London
Old
Virginia
Henry Herman
Marion Manola
Manola-Mason Company
Fritz
Vassaremale Athletic Club
Austin & Stone's Museum
Ali
Whitman
Daybreak in Markets Brings Hope for Economic Turnaround
The article notes improved mood and growing investor confidence as stock purchases rise beyond margins. Buying for investment continues, with securities bought in small lots, and markets generally hold firm. Trust stocks such as General show some exceptions.
Weathering the Depression Sunlight Breaks Across the Land
The piece notes banks resuming payments after stress, increased gold shipments to the United States, strong agricultural weather aiding crops, and a hopeful outlook as sunlight spreads nationwide with an acknowledgment of future cloudy hours. References to national economic recovery and positive meteorological conditions underscore a mood of resilience.
Somerville Annexation Debate Aimed at State Legislature
The Somerville annexation discussion continues as a Somerville committee argues delays by Aldermen blocked a city meeting and that only the Legislature can decide submission to voters. It notes a tax rise to 15.50 and warns campaigns may use annexation as an issue while urging electors to push for a fair hearing at the State House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Boston
One Hundred
State House
The Row in the Commons Ends in Obstruction and Provocation
The final scenes in the Home Rule bill committee stage reveal Tory obstructionists using threats and vituperation to provoke physical force. Chamberlain and allies pursued a collision, failing to break Gladstone’s Home Rule majority, and resorted to exasperation as a last method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mr. Gladstone
House of Commons
Maguire Seen Fit for Internal Revenue Collector Post
Opinion favors Hon Patrick Maguire for the collector of internal revenue. He is praised for ability and executive force, with supporters noting his business success and political leadership in Boston. The piece urges representative selections within the party as offices are distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Maguire
Maguire
Cleveland
Observant Citizen praises Fall River line and Boston scene
A local observer extols the care of the Fall River line led by Agent Barker and Captain Davis aboard the Pilgrim. He recalls a White City display of historic locomotives, notes in Tremont row crowds, highlights new custodian Philip Smith of East Boston, and admires community figures like Collector Beard and Josiah Quincy in casual interactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fall River Line
Barker
Fall River
Davis
Pilgrim
Philip Smith
Posnence
Grand Army
Boston
Ireland
Besant and Blavatsky Theosophical HQ in London
The Theosophical headquarters at 17 and 19 Avenue Road, London, include a teaching school for astral projection and a residence for Mrs Besant and aides. Pictures of Mme Blavatsky fill the houses. Besant recalls Blavatsky drawing cards in patience, a claim viewed as questionable outside theosophical circles.
Cleveland’s First White House Letters Collection
Mrs. Cleveland gathered amusing private letters sent to her during two years in the White House. She inspected the avalanche of mail in the last weeks before Harrison’s inauguration, destroying many and preserving others in a Saratoga trunk as Kate Field’s Washington notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
White House
Harrison
Kate Field
Washington
To Annex Or Not To Annex Somerville Debate
H Grover of Somerville argues against annexation to Boston and counters criticisms about Somerville’s finances streets and fire losses. He notes Cambridge faces similar borrowing limits and questions the annexation advocates’ credibility and effectiveness.
Watch Prank at Quincy Market Ends With Gift to John Williams
A lighthearted ruse at the Fruit and Produce Exchange involved a bogus telegram and a stop watch donated as a joke for John T Williams, the market’s strong man. E F Deering was selected as timekeeper but declined the use, gifting the watch to Williams who finally accepted after the crowd’s laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Market
Fruit & Produce Exchange
John T. Williams
John
Chicago
E. F. Deering
H. E. Harris
Mr. Deering
Alder Meadow
Toohn T. Williams
Hull Benefit Preparations Bring Fashionable Summer Scene
Preparations for the Hull benefit are practically complete and Monday evening in the Oregon House will host a bright entertainment and fashionable party. Performers are near perfection, with Mr. Alexander overseeing tableaux arrangements and rehearsals, promising an excellent program supported by enthusiastic participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Oregon House
Alexander
Siam Exhibit Shines At World’s Fair In Chicago
Little Liam leads attention to Siam displays across departments with a pagoda in the Manufactures building featuring gold alloy cuspidors valued at 500, ivory carvings and tusks, silk tapestries, and a great fruit pyramid in the Agricultural pavilion. The Forestry and Transportation buildings show native woods and vehicles while Mrs Nuvatr drives the Woman's building exhibit of gold and silk embroidery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Liam
Little Kingdom
Siam
Manufactures
Nuvatr
Phra Surija Nuvatr
Seashore Editor Contest Design Payment Note
W. G. O. 2 CRIT will be paid by the Post for the best design submitted. Address Seashore Editor, the Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
the Post
Pale blue chalice gown with brown satin ribbons described
A gown described as pale blue chalice colored with brown and blue details features three rows of brown satin ribbon around the skirt. Tiny bows fasten the ribbons and a pleated frill extends over the shoulders, revealing a blue silk shirt front.
The Golden Wedding still charms Boston crowds weekly
The Golden Wedding at Park Theatre enters its tenth week with weekly changes and new cast member Thomas L. Mack, promising fresh laughs. Puritania and Mme Favart follow in the Tremont and Palace theatres with recognized stars, while the Grand Museum opening features Muggs Landing and a strong vaudeville bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Park Theatre
Thomas Ll. Mack
Boston
Mr. Mack
Andrew
Philip Fairfield
Fortescue
Daly
Count
Lucy Daly
J. W. Kelly
Mancaser Lothrop
Grand Museum
Glen ’d
Ed Banker
Thornton and
Erickhoff
Madge Olinger
Sweet Annie Riley
the Holbrooks
John Phillips and Company
Gifts at the Grill Presented to Support Staff
Manager A A Merrifield and cashier K A Austin of the Silver Grill at 263 Washington street received tokens of appreciation from the restaurant staff. A bracelet for Miss Austin and an umbrella for Mr Merrifield were discreetly presented after patrons left, with heartfelt thanks conveyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Merrifield
K. A. Austin
Silver Grill
Washington Street
Austin
Merrifield
Smoky lamp triggers alarm at tenement blaze
Fire department logs show Box 17 alarm at 7 30 pm for a smoky lamp in tenement No 47 Salem street occupied by Joseph Rosenberg no injuries reported and the fire declared not serious by responders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Street
Joseph Rosenberg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boston Post
New England
Aoees
Es Paper
Aoneve
Post Publishing Company
Boown
A. Frank Richardson
Tribune Deilding
E. A. Grozier
Commons
Internal Revenue Office
William C. Winslow
White City
DeWitt Clinton
Tremont Row
Parker's
Collector Beard
Josiah Quincy
Mr. Quincy
Frances FE. Willard
Ww. Co. T. U
Anne Whitney
Tremont Street
Tae
Mars
Cambridge
Somerville Annexation Society
H. Grover
Oxford Street
Mass
Sick Baby Service
Emery Close
Siam’s
Graceus
Pauline Hall Opera Company
Austin & Stone
Alf Wheelan
Promptu
Tremont Theatre
Vivian George Trevelyan
Earl of
Barrenlands
Tremont
May Merrick
Martha
Jefferson, Klaw and Erlanger
Palace Theatre
Harrigan’s Theatre
Newsboys
Joseph Arthur
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Arthur
Point of Pines
Germania Band
Lynn Cadet
Hazel
Great Liberati
Mr. Wheelan
Mr. Blaisdell
Miss Lavine
Paris
Philadelphia
Muse Ts Uuiselly
William I. Ash
Malden
Pleasant St
Dana Sarsaparilla CO
Bangor
Dana
WM. I. Ash
Rockland Place
Ash Dana
Isarsaparilla
I A. & F. L. Miner
Belfast
Maine
Johnson
Benj. Johnson
Old South Church
Baltimore
Appleton & Bassett’s
Connelly
Adams Huse
Daly Sisters
G. K. Fortescue
Isab Sand
OPERA
Trina
Ania
Oak Island Grove
Finest Grove
Shady Grove
Somme
J.J. Sweeny
Oak Island
Pemberton Sq
Ostom Caledonia Club
Germania
Lynn Cadet Band
R+vere Beach
Lynn RR
N&stone
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!