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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1892
Page
4
An archival newspaper ad for the Boston Post notes publication details and subscription instructions. It lists the Post Publishing Co at 259 Washington Street and directs readers to report delivery issues or change of address to the paper. It also mentions New York offices at 186 Nassau Street.
The article lists various state affiliations and names linked to subscriptions for a hospital fund. It shows multiple totals and a plan detailing 60 subscriptions at 100 dollars, 200 at 10, 100 at 5, 500 at 0.20, and 20,000 at 0.10, with a grand total of 3,117 dollars. It mentions figures, names, and organizations supporting the fund.
The list names many donors and figures such as ARCHBISHOP WILLIAMS JOHN R ALLEY SONS JACOB PFAFF THE BOSTON PILOT HON WILLIAM GASTON ARTHUR ASTOR CAREY and others. It notes only thirty four opportunities remain for $100 subscriptions and totals about $1 600.
The Post invites children not over 12 to ride the swan boats at the Public Garden pond tomorrow and Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Three large swan boats, carrying 10 to 12 children each, will be reserved for the Post's guests, with about 200 children aboard per hour. Riders must be guests or pay for regular boatmen. those unable to pay are urged to come early to avoid long waits.
The Suffolk bar favors appointing a second judge to share the heavy workload of Probate Court against Judge McKim. The Post notes the court’s work has outgrown one man and overwork is harming health and public business. It urges immediate legislative expansion of public service with a second judge.
The Boston Journal hardens its stance daily, endorsing Harrison while branding Blaine supporters as bad men. Ex Gov Ames says 99 in Massachusetts favor Blaine, yet the Journal calls Blaine backers malcontents and yesterday vindictive schemers and conspirators. The piece documents bias and heated language in the political fray.
A Morning Journal analysis argues the Massachusetts Republican stance is hostile and distrustful toward Blaine. It notes Russell Harrison, amid Blaine discussions, refrains from hard remarks and suggests Blaine would avoid office seekers, whether he runs or not.
Court appointed examiners traveling from Harrisburg to Philadelphia New York and Boston to take testimony in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v Reading coal trust. Boston residents show interest, hoping to reveal practical effects of the combine and its impact on coal prices and the nation’s best anthracite market.
General Horack Porter announced the subscription for the Grant memorial in New York is complete with about $22,000 from residents of other cities. Most funds came from New York veterans, military groups, and citizens, highlighting local support despite national sentiment. The project proceeds now that the full fund is secured.
A Hill delegation leader from New York backs the Democratic ticket. He says Tam many will mobilize for Cleveland if national preference leans that way and vows strong support for the ticket, underscoring party unity and expected victory.
A nostalgic poem celebrating The Boston Post airship. The verse invites boys to join a grand memorial air trip across rivers and lakes, praising the Post’s airship and its soaring aria like a laurel won. It captures the era’s wonder at flight and the paper’s pride on May 30, 1892.
Editor Shipley of the Springfield Union declines re-election as president of the New England Associated Press and John H. Holmes of the Boston Herald is chosen in his stead. Shipley receives thanks from colleagues. Also notes Alaska delegate Nowell of Cambridge, and Judge Corcoran and his son’s reaction to the appointment as he assumes the Superior Court bench.
Fragmented quips and satirical snippets from a late 19th or early 20th century column. The text riffs on Charley Michell, a monkey remark about saving claws, local gossip about a son writing verse, and a mock political prognostication about Ben Harrison Platt Blaine and Platt, with domestic banter and verse-style witticisms.
A collage of brief newspaper quips and witty exchanges from diverse papers. Topics range from carpentry virtues and tipsy noons to a dog befriendment of Gladstone, all captured in brisk, era-tinged diction.
The Lowell Mail condemns Boston's new library building for bearing the architects' names in an acrostic on the facade. It calls the inscription a striking accident and a reflection of taxpayer dissatisfaction with the project.
The Boston Post issued a twenty four page mammoth edition in red white and blue, setting a showcase for journalistic ambition in New England as reported by the New Haven Union.
Boston audiences applaud Mr. Willard in Henry Arthur Jones Wealth at the Tremont, a first Boston staging. The critics praise his portrayal of the mad millionaire with striking facial acting and strong moments amid a strong supporting cast and period music enhancing the tragedy.
Last night at the Boston Theatre Alex ander Salvini presented the acting version of Cavalleria Rusticana in America for the first time. The adaptation by A Carrano closely follows the opera libretto with minor changes and a practical Sicilian duet on stage. Salvini starred as Turridu delivering a markedly realistic performance in a market place set on Easter morning.
A hat of poppy straw covered on the brim with Panama straw. The red crown is draped with guipure. A Watteau bow of red velvet holds two bunches of cherries with foliage at the side.
The Boston News presents a birthday list including J B Addicks head of the company and T E Wardner who started the paper The Evening Record.
A large black Newfoundland went on a biting spree in Chicago striking schoolchildren and bystanders. Police and armed crowds chased the animal from Noble Street to Milwaukee Avenue. It was eventually killed behind a Milwaukee Avenue barn after injuring about forty people including Willie Richo...r 5. Fred Riston barber. Joseph Hofner. Paul Le Fevre 10. Victor Le Fevre. Christian Iverson. John Beyska 15. Frank Sisna. Herman Wallbaum.
The Minneapolis dispatch notes President supporters arrive at the West Hotel and set up headquarters. L T Michener Shelbyville and S K Gowdy Indiana GOP chair lead the advance with R R Shiel Indianapolis delegate C W Stivers Liberty Herald A P Hendrickson Indianapolis merchant W T Durbin Anderson delegate and S D Miller Indianapolis son of the Attorney General endorse Harrison and urge nomination over Quay and other party dictation.
At a June meeting in Navan Michael Davitt was chosen to contest North Meath. A large crowd of Parnellites followed Nationalists to the railroad station. A collision and struggle wounded Davitt on the head. William O'Brien and MP Thomas J. Condon among others roughed up.
A cyclone struck Belcherville Texas on June 1 wiping out a street of twenty houses. Several people were killed and many injured. Property loss exceeds thirty thousand dollars.
Police report ongoing break ins across town. A Carney Hospital sister said her National street office window was left unfastened and $10 plus papers were stolen. Walter E. Baker of 131 N street reported his home was entered through an open window and $750 stolen earlier.
Bartholomew F McCarthy of 616 East Third street was robbed on East Third street by three men between M and N streets. He lost a silver watch and 40 dollars. He reported to Station 12 and could not provide a clear description. One suspect was tall slim light complexioned with a light mustache and light coat. two others wore dark clothes.
Members and friends will attend a Saturday evening meeting where Masters Frank A Kennedy and Leo Goldstein will perform violin and cello with accompaniment after the monthly business. Many lady friends of members are expected to be present at the event.
About 200 lawmakers attended a dinner at the Copley Square Hotel last evening. Brief informal remarks were delivered by several gentlemen, and the event was hailed as the most successful of the session.
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