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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1892
Page
2
In North Adams and Washington reports, Blaine backers push for the Maine statesman amid mixed signals from Harrison supporters. Delegates and notable figures such as Cogswell, Gove, and Depew shape a tense convention backdrop as Blaine's candidacy lingers against Harrison.
Harrison leads the field with official headquarters in Minneapolis while Blaine struggles for a rallying place. Indiana lawmakers migrate to bolster Harrison with hundreds of supporters while Blaine counters, aiming for a coordinated, multi-person movement. A national mass meeting is planned in the convention hall Tuesday with J K Foraker among speakers as Charles Emory Smith arrives in Cariaco.
In Minneapolis on June 3 a conference of Quay Clarkson and Fassett discussed delegate standings for the presidential nomination. Fassett told a reporter that excluding 128 doubtful delegates, 299 would vote for Harrison and 461 for Blaine.
Lucky coupon gatherers have won various prizes in a balloon themed promotion. F Ryan receives a Beaconsfield derby from F H Chamberlain at 663 Washington street after a coupon fell on Blossom street. William B Haywood of Rowley submits a Post balloon coupon to John P Lovell Arms Co. for goods worth $5. Wesley Murray of Rowley gets a derby from L E Fletcher & Co. at 158 Boylston street after presenting a coupon. F H Stevens of 8 College street Charlestown collects a box of foot powder from Dr S Lemon at 46 Temple place. Thomas O Callaghan Co notes Edwin G Hamilton of Rowley as the rug finder titled by their paper.
The Clyde Park program features three obstacle races, one hurdle and two steeplechases, with two handicaps. Red Mike Pignante and Iceberg run in the open sweepstakes at catch weights, sixth is a Flash Volunteer private match. Foxhall Keene’s Buckshot and Kismet expected to run. big crowd anticipated. grandstand to be filled.
The Iron Moulders' Union held a meeting last evening and voted fifty dollars for the striking boiler makers.
A Post reporter notes Mr Alvah H Peters city messenger engaged the Wagner Palace sleeping car Cascade for a twenty day trip. Peters paid in advance with only he involved in the transaction. The itinerary runs Boston to Chicago Omaha Denver Salt Lake City Monterey Los Angeles and back to Chicago. Officials listed include Alder men Lee Sullivan Mitchell Keenan Flood Leary Dever Eddy Fottler Barry and Reporter Brennan.
Amid a fierce boiler makers strike in Philadelphia, the steamship Ettrick arrived in New York in a disabled state and was ordered back for repairs. Union leaders report ongoing efforts to thwart manufacturers recruitment and keep work from resuming, with new arrivals shuttled to East Boston or the local union. The Philadelphia Ledger advertisement prompted workers to travel, but once informed of Boston’s strike and limited jobs, many refused to join.
On the lakeside landing Mr Lonergan oversees three large boats as children crowd for rides on the swan boats. Coupons granting a free ride for every child under 12 appear on page three, with boys and girls of all colors sharing in the seasonal treat. Newsboys seek chance to profit while an old gentleman buys coupons for needy youngsters.
In Washington the House spent the morning in committee on the post office appropriation bill. An amendment to cut railroad transport funds for the south was rejected. A later amendment barred using foreign mail money for future ocean service contracts. The panel also barred stamping business names on envelopes and forbade return requests on envelopes, aside from limited wording. The committee rose and the House recessed for the evening.
The 999th Artillery Association held its June meeting at headquarters in Charles Town last evening. A new constitution and bylaws were adopted, fifty two new members were added and fourteen proposed. Officers were elected including W. Sawyer as president and G. M. Bowditch as vice president. The Hurd estate is being prepared for a new clubhouse, costing about 25000 dollars, to be among the state’s finest.
Knights of Labor and workingmen show strong interest in a sacred concert at Columbia Theatre tomorrow at 7 45 pm. A W Wright from the General Executive Board will speak on live topics. Hon Samuel Roads Jr will give the welcome for Governor Russell. The program features sixteen numbers by capable artists.
An advertisement touts Kefaline as a universal remedy for headache and nervous exhaustion. It claims rapid relief and markets the product at 10, 25, and 50 cents through druggists, urging readers to give it a trial.
Entries and handicaps announced for the Harvard Cycling Association meet at Holmes field at 3:30 pm. Notable entrants include Springfield Bicycle Club, Press Cycle Club, Cambridge riders, and teams from Kendall School to Roxbury Latin in a program featuring half mile, one mile races, and interscholastic championships.
Eastern Baseball League clubs from Albany Troy Syracuse Rochester Elmira and Seene on New Haven met in Syracuse. Providence Philadelphia and Buffalo were absent. With four clubs above the limit the press was not informed of any change. Welder Swartwood, formerly of Pittsburgh, was assigned to Syracuse.
At Morris Park today six races produced swift times and close finishes. Great Guns led the six furlongs race with Brown Beauty second and Tom Hayes third in 1 11. Second race One mile saw Two Bits win, Lord Motley third. Debutante stakes five furlongs went to Mendicant with Drussilla filly second and Propriety third in 0 59. Fourth race one and one eighth miles Russell captured ahead of Madstone and Kildeer in 1 57 3. Schuyler stakes one mile Banquet won, Westchester second, Mary Stone third in 1 41. Sixth race six furlongs Hammie won, Tar and Tartar second, Lawless third in 1 184%.
A tornado swept over Reading Pennsylvania tonight killing several persons and destroying vast property. Telegraph wires are down and details are unobtainable at this hour. The report reached Philadelphia at 1 a.m. local time and confirms a fatal disaster with extensive damage.
Mr. Pease of Saratoga, at Syracuse, mocks kings bowing to Grover and contrasts Blaine and Harrison booms. The piece opines Harrison will back Blaine if nominated, warns against party pretenses, and predicts Minneapolis will favor Blaine or Harrison with a dark horse unlikely. It quotes Editor Hatton and praises Depew while lampooning political credulity.
London Tid Bits prize winner gathers varied views on pluck as moral grit and courage. The quotes describe pluck as backbone endurance and defiance in danger, portraying it as fearlessness tempered by restraint and a driving force behind heroism and success.
Travel between Boston and Washington increases as the Colonial Express, using the Shore Line and Pennsylvania railways, becomes in great demand. The daylight service through-route attracts more passengers and schedules adjust to meet rising demand.
A young grand-nephew of General Samuel J. Anderson visits a barbershop in Maine wearing long socks and asks the barber if he is a Democrat. The barber responds, and the child intones a declaration to do his own haircutting before leaving.
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