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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1893
Page
4
The article argues there has been no slump after last Thursday's broad advance in investment securities. Prices show steadiness with only minor wobbling in a few specialties, suggesting the recovery is real. A swingback may occur briefly, but a durable bottom is not yet assured.
The Treasury’s rapid coin payments push the reserve toward 98 million dollars, nearing a technical 100 million cap. Analysts say the dynamic undermines the 100 million fetish and bolsters confidence. Gold exports to the United States grow, and UK investors rush to American securities as Republican silver policy floods. Repeal of the silver law by Congress would cement favorable conditions.
The clash over Siam ends with a concession by Siam to French demands, avoiding a broader naval standoff between Great Britain and France. Liam bears the burden to advance territorial ambitions, while wider powers contemplate their conflicting interests and a possible blockade.
Captain Watts of Station 3 led a Saturday raid on policy shops in Boston, arresting forty seven people and temporarily breaking up seven dens. The operation was decisive with no advance notice or delays and the Post urges others to follow suit, signaling a broader crackdown ahead.
The piece lauds Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott for remaining calm amid calls from Republican rivals to define his stance. It argues his position gives him leverage to influence the convention and state committee when the time comes, suggesting it is wiser to observe and wait rather than reveal his hand.
A fragment notes Mayook on and smile and speak when ready, praising the Lieutenant-Governor for political wisdom and prudence beyond his years.
The new Congress meets a week from today with Speaker Crisp expected re elected and no contest for the post. Reorganization of committees can occur immediately and silver law repeal appears likely. Senate cooperation could adjourn for two months, then tariff reform pursued in December. The session is planned to be brief.
The late B P Shillaker recalls Boston Post days and credits the paper with a prominent past. The piece notes a modern revolution in journalism, claiming the Post now leads growth, readership, and advertising, regaining its former influence and momentum.
The Boston Journal portrays District Attorney Allen as a grieving figure after removal, but records show he declined to resign since June 20. Attorney General Olney argued for reorganizing the office and urged Allen to step aside, a point of contention centered on the value of Allen's ongoing work and alleged links to Maverick Bank prosecutions.
A column features C H Thompson director of the American Band and Lothian of the Saratoga Orchestra, praising their lifelong careers and vitality. It notes Thompson’s Civil War era service and Lothian’s theatre orchestra tenure plus a light critique of modern stage music. The piece also references Robert Beverly Hale and connections to the Hale, Beechers, and Edwards families, hinting at inherited artistic genius.
The Park Theatre begins its tenth week of The Golden Wedding with strong crowd support and new cast additions led by Fortescue and the Daly sisters. Pauline Hall’s operatic company rehearses Puritania at Tremont, promising a polished revival with updated dialogue, costumes, and staging. The Grand Museum opens tonight with Mugg's as its chief attraction, signaling a busy season ahead.
Richard Briggs, a longtime Boston merchant and civic figure, died suddenly at 10 40 p m Saturday in his Vendome rooms from heart failure. Born August 23 1829 in South Dedham he rose from clerk to partner at Sumter Co then ran his Washington and School streets glass and china firm. A Democrat with broad public spirit he held roles at Merchants Club Algonquin Club Bostonian Society and Masons of Massachusetts, and served on boards including City Bank and New England Mutual Life Insurance. He married Mary Frances Towne in 182.
The Boston Theatre announces an early season start with Iola Pomeroy in Landing and a week of Sullivan August 14 followed by Africa and Black Crook. Joseph Jefferson, The Milk White Flag at Grand Opera, Puritania at Tremont, and Dorothe Denning headline dances and tours. Performers Loie Fuller, Barry Randall, and others are noted with new music and a busy fall schedule. The funeral of a local business figure concludes the item.
John M Whitewright a printer, recently with the Globe, died suddenly at 5 pm yesterday at the home of A P Kynoch 1 Gloucester place where he boarded. Born in Dumfries Scotland forty eight years ago he had resided here eight years and formerly served as vice-president of Typographical Union 15. He was very popular among fellow union members.
Mary O'Brien a young girl leapt into the water from Federal Street bridge at nine thirty Saturday evening and swam ashore. An excellent swimmer she cried for help as Bridge Tender Murray pulled her from the water and handed her to police she was kept in the station overnight. She offered no reason for swimming in her street gown after dark.
In McClure's reminiscences Dr E E Hale recounts forming a light hearted society with Oliver Wendell Holmes and his mother at the Old Corner Bookstore. The group had no members or funds yet continually challenges each other to reveal remarkable coincidences since their first meeting.
A letter to the editor defends a Newton band parade through Washington street, citing police escort, city ordinances, and a critic from the Evening Record. The writer, H. Callanan of Newton Lower Falls, argues the procession caused minimal disruption and praises the band’s civic role and recent Decoration Day performance. A supporting note from A Shuman of Boston commends the outing.
Miss Helen Gould defends enjoying wealth, while Mrs Susannah Chadwick, a Revolutionary pensioner from Emporium, aged 74, lists her late father Lt Elihu Chadwick’s militia service. Mrs G W Wolcott, senator’s wife from Colorado, funds charities and leads West institutions. Constance Bache translates Letters of Franz Liszt. Braddon tops with £100,000 fiction. Hyacinthe Layson advocates brief sermons for World’s Fair audiences. Dowager Marchioness of Londonderry gains church wardenship. Mme Lemaire and Mlle Breslau serve on Champ de Mars salon jury, first women in that role.
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