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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1892
Page
4
The Boston Post announces daily publication by Post Publishing Co. at 269 Washington Street. Subscriptions in advance cost 3.00 for three months, 1.50 for six months, and 0.83 for one year. Notices cover address changes and missing issues. offices listed in New York and Corcoran.
An editorial shock follows Blaine’s resignation as the Boston Journal changes tone Sunday. It claims any new stance serves public interest, while previously branding Blaine supporters as selfish and vindictive. The paper hedges between backing Blaine and balancing for Harrison, revealing a tactical shift in a single issue.
A child was killed in a gruesome accident involving an electric car on Washington Street. The incident occurred in daylight on a busy thoroughfare, highlighting the dangers of running surface electric cars in Boston under the current system.
The piece argues the danger from electrified streetcars lacking fenders and operating on grade crossings in Boston. It highlights the company’s power to install safety devices and questions why this has not occurred, warning that public patience will exhaust as the deadly situation continues.
The piece argues Governor McKinney is the logical compromise for Republican factions in Minnesota. It claims McKinleyism, not Republicanism, is the campaign’s key issue, praising McKinley as a free coinage ally acceptable to silver inflationists and notes his distance from New England interests.
Stockholders of Lehigh Valley Railroad sue in Pennsylvania to appoint a receiver over a lease to Reading which diverts traffic away from the Lehigh Valley. The petition questions the legality of the coal trust and its restraint of trade, aligning public sentiment with Pattison and Abbett in breaking the monopoly.
The piece denounces Captain J W Lawlor’s plan to sail a twelve foot cockle shell across the Atlantic after repairs at Gloucester. It argues such voyages offer no public value, calling him a crank and urging public opinion to frown upon these reckless, pointless risks.
Reports suggest President Harrison stays calm while his civil service reform is framed as a political machine. Delegates and “shouters” total over a hundred officeholders plus hundreds more, alarming Blaine supporters. The next days will test whether the president’s machine or Blaine energy prevails.
Philadelphia June 6 Nearly a thousand men resumed work at the Spreckels sugar refineries after a three month shutdown.
The long miscellany profiles Professor William H. Pickering of Harvard, noting his prolific work in astronomy and leading article on Mars colors. It recounts Tom Lovell’s commute musings, a depot train plan, and a brief scene with Dr Samuel A Green reacting to Blaine's resignation. Mrs Russell shares a sunny philosophy on happiness.
Judge Braley and his wife leave for their Edgartown summer home. O M Tinkham of Pomfret returns from a British Isles tour. Walter A Wheeler of Rutland named to lead Monson State primary school during summer. George M Crapp of New Bedford joins Massachusetts State Firemen's Association board. Ray Greene Huling of New Bedford to lecture in Philadelphia in October. Congressman Randall of New Bedford predicts little business after suspension day until after the Democratic convention and adjournment likely mid July.
Secretary Tracy described as an expert pedestrian. Archbishop Ireland of St Paul known as the consecrated blizzard for his tireless activity. Kate Field notes Washington speeches often lack advance announcements. Bishop Fitzgerald defends lynching as a means to curb crimes. Wharton Barker, once a top Pennsylvania political figure, now less discussed after past campaigns and roles in Windom and Delamater episodes.
A stirring keynote urges removing the coal duty. The poem frames coal workers and the public as ready to mobilize against tax and political manipulation. It warns lawmakers to heed the people's will and contrasts tyrants with the poor and working class. Marr.
A Lynn Weekly note praises a balloon bearing The Boston Post name that floated over the city, marking the paper’s new management and rising popularity. The memorable spectacle created lasting impressions and is seen as a promising advertising endeavor likely to expand the Post’s reach.
The Carney Hospital fund grows toward one third with receipts of 3319. Firemen from Engine 26 Boston contribute a dollar each led by Lieutenant Joseph M. Garrity. A letter to the editor from a South Boston contributor notes ten dollar and dime subscriptions, referencing 20,000 dime subscriptions and forthcoming blank papers.
Status of the fund and employee collections shows totals for A Shuman & Co. and A CEPPI & Co. employees. A 60 item collection labeled “4 Little Friend's” is noted with a 10 00 600 total across the entries, reflecting combined employee collections and fund tallies.
The plan of the Post Carney Hospital Fund is outlined with tiered subscriptions totaling numerous contributions. It details 60 subscriptions at 100 dollars, 200 at 10 dollars, 100 at 6 dollars, 60 subscriptions at 20 dollars, and 2000 subscriptions at 10 cents, suggesting a broad fundraising drive.
Carney Hospital stands as a Good Samaritan to Boston’s sick and poor. Its wards display a broad, gracious charity in daily life, with each white bed and its headrail reflecting the hospital’s compassionate ministry.
In Washington on February 6 1892 James G Blaine announces he will not seek the Republican nomination. He thanks supporters and notes policy stakes as industrial and financial issues loom. June 4 1892 Blaine submits resignation as Secretary of State to President Harrison whose reply accepts the resignation.
A long, compassionate portrait of Carney Hospital in care for the crippled, maimed, and dying. It highlights children with amputations, hydrocephalic infants, a paralyzed sewer worker, exfoliated dermatitis cases, and a larynx surgery success, all aided by nurses and surgeons. The piece closes by noting the hospital’s charity extends into death wards and its praise of the nursing staff.
In Boston public garden, swan boats carry poor children on a Saturday ride funded by a newspaper coupon scheme. Lines of grateful youngsters, including Italian Hebrew Irish children, await turns as boatmen tally each load while police manage crowds. A proposed bequest would hire all boats for poor children on Saturdays.
The Clover Club of South Boston held its semi annual election naming John J. Griffin as President D A Shea as vice president T M Carey as treasurer D A Gilmore as secretary W T Dacey as financial secretary F A Hassett as librarian and J J Connolly J J Curran and J Donovan as board of managers to hold office for six months.
A reader from Somerville thanks the editor for the Law Coupon service which aided his legal needs, saying it saved him worry and trouble and expressing gratitude for this kind support to those in need.
The Rev. Loren Webster rector of St Mark's Church Ashland was selected as rector of Holderness School for Boys after the resignation of the Rev. F C Coolbaugh. The appointment was announced June 6 in Concorp New Hampshire.
A compilation of political allusions features Blaine, New York funds, and rival statements. References to Daniel Webster mirror historical debates while commentary on Sherman and Grant monuments signals broad partisan chatter. Humorous exchanges about Miss Forte and a seaside quip conclude the fragment.
A collection of quips and wry sayings from the past with tongue in cheek observations on family, farming, patient care, graduation essays, hair oil, and honesty among boys. Witty lines attributed to local papers reflect social norms and humor of their era.
Minneapolis politics loom as Blaine Lincoln ticket discussed and Harrison potential picks swirl. Rumors swirl about Depew as secretary, Blaine's stance, and party realignments while an Albany umbrella company raises $8 million. Correspondence from G B and B H hints at election tensions and strategic moves amid newspaper chatter.
A Paris Herald item notes a stylish chapeau de courses made of green straw with grass green ribbon edging and a large green bow. It features a tuft of dark green feathers and matching ribbon strings completing the trim.
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