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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1893
Page
4
Connecticut voices respond in riddles while Congress debates repeal. Massachusetts lawmakers are united, including Mr. Walker, signaling broad backing and expectation that repeal passes smoothly.
A court injunction will close the World's Fair gates on Sunday forcing fairgoers to seek legal remedies such as a duce tecum or habeas corpus to compel attendance at church. The note casts the event as an unusual clash between civic access and religious observance.
Senator Hawley indicates he will not abandon the Sherman silver bill until his destination is clear. A New England congressman who votes to sustain the bill risks political oblivion.
A New Bedford court faces a muddied dress fabrics case as witnesses discuss fabrics and delays drag the trial. The prolonged pretrial period leaves litigants and judge uncertain of proceedings and outcomes.
The House passed a subway bill granting Boston authority to build a underground rapid transit under city supervision. The bill is simpler and less costly than the alley road plan and may prove useful if subway adoption becomes desirable.
The New York World telegraphed a nationwide Congress poll on the Sherman silver act, finding 86 Republicans and Democrats favor repeal in the next Congress with 18 for preserving the law. Senate figures in March showed 39 for repeal, 28 for the law, and 16 noncommittal, many of whom have since moved to repeal. Massachusetts and New England stand notably gratified as the session nears.
The report finds no new development in the Lizzie Borden case jury focus on the clothing worn the morning of the murder. Testimony from Mrs Churchill and Miss Russell raises questions about blood evidence while the police did not find blood on the dress.
An opinion urges Ohio Democrats to retire William McKinley from public service. It argues his policies, including the tariff law named after him, are being repealed, and Democrats should push for Ohio to align with national sentiment by removing him from office.
The Senate adopts a pro corporate privileges stance in last session days. Stock watering was upheld while the gas company bill was rejected and the railroad bill sent to the next Legislature. Measures urged by business interests face rejection, prompting concerns over public protection and 1893 Senators’ legacy.
The piece argues that economic pressure reveals weak spots in banks and individuals whose strength is feigned. Failures in Western banks and inflated trusts are seen as necessary purges that ultimately strengthen the country’s substantial interests.
The piece reports Hon. Robert Winthrop at Nahant for summer, Sidney Dickinsons in Paris after globe circling, and three candidates for the Eight Regiment colonelcy: Dodge of Beverly Little of Salem and Duchesney of Lawrence. It also predicts Ward 20 councilman M T Gallagher will become an orator.
A collage of quips and verse snippets from multiple papers includes lines about living with tenants, early rising yeast cake, taking action, a landlady's beefsteak, a comical shoe remark, war traits in Blobbs, and a summer girl at twilight.
The New York Recorder proposes a fresh trial method for the Borden case by selecting twelve prominent jurors including Edward Hale Lucy Stone and Samuel Gompers. Each juror will receive verbatim daily trial reports and a sealed verdict of Proven or Not Proven to be published in both the Recorder and the Boston Post.
A Boston con man using the alias F Thorn and later Warren Glen swindled several banks. He deposited certified checks from New York banks in Malden and Boston, drew near 12 000 dollars, and vanished after the last withdrawal. The fraud centered on forged checks and false identities as he moved from bank to bank.
A collage of society notes highlights Victoria’s prize haul from her stock farm, a Britishwoman’s marriage to an Indian Maharajah, Springfield’s cleanliness watch, and Dakota’s liberal divorce stance. It also catalogs aristocratic names, salons in Paris, and Mrs. John W. Mackay’s jeweled display and World’s Fair loan.
The George A. Baker opera company presented The Black Hussar at Bowdoin Square Theatre with a strong cast led by Miss Dickeson and Mr Wolff who impressed as Hackenback. Tremont and Globe theatres announce interior upgrades ahead of summer seasons. Barnum and Bailey Circus plans in town next week delighting crowds. Marie Hilton to join Barnet's Prince Pro Tem opening in September at the Museum.
In Columbus on June 8 General Grosvenor convened the Republican State convention with Dr. N H Holmes invoking blessing. H M Daugherty chaired, G W Hulick read resolutions, and Governor McKinley was renominated amid wild enthusiasm. The ticket included Andrew L. Harris William T. Cope John K. Richards Joseph P. Bradberry Frank J. McCulloch and Dr F B McNeal.
A Harvard student proposed a plan at a Central Labour Union meeting to allow able young men to pursue college courses while keeping their current jobs in offices, stores, or factories. The letter urges The Post to support this venture as a path to higher education, national glory, and independence.
The Fall River News notes The Boston Post has started a sick baby fund and acknowledges daily contributions in its columns. The aim is to give poor children a chance to breathe during the hot August period and wish success to the benevolent effort.
The Massachusetts Dental Society met in Huntington Hall with Dr. Joseph W. Hall presiding. Treasurer Edward Page reported a year end balance of 81 dollars and 97 received from taxes. About thirty new members were elected and an invitation extended to allied society members to join. The afternoon featured the president's address and papers. evening banqueting at the Brunswick included speeches by Rev. E Winchester Donald and Dr. Harrison Allen with musical performances.
Buenos Ayres reports a new ministry appointed to replace the cabinet that resigned yesterday. The lineup includes Minister of the Interior Dr. Calante, Minister of Finance Dr. Aveida, Minister of War General Viejo, Minister of Justice Dr. Alcorta, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Senor Cane.
Miss Louise Dumont Nickerson and Henry Brown Tindall wed at the Church of Our Father East Boston with Rev. Dr. Richmond Fish officiating. The bridal party included Anna West and Anna Severy as bridesmaids, Dorothy and Osborne Palmer as pages, and John Gilmore as best man. A reception followed at 424 Meridian Street. The couple will tour the West and then live in Concord Massachusetts.
In this city on June 5 Rev James De Normandie and Rev Stopford W Brooke joined in marriage Helen Thomas daughter of the late Charles M Ellis of Boston. Dorr Bates in Dorchester district June 7 Webster Ryder Dorr of Chelsea and Isabella Henderson of Dorchester wed. Jordan Mitchell wed June 4 S Jordan of Boston and Emma I Mitchell of Cape Elizabeth Me. Linzee Dwelley June 3 J William Linzee Jr of this city and N B Dwelley niece of former Missouri Governor John W Phelps. White Greene at South Boston June 7 John T White of Quincy Ill and Alice Maud Greene of South Boston.
Death notices report the passing of Mrs Joanna Rich Cook widow of Captain William Cook in Beachmont on June 7. Clara Dwyer aged 35 in Somerville on June 7. Charles EK Field 92 years 8 months 28 days died in Chelsea on June 7. Owen Lappen aged 80 in Boston Highlands on June 7. Fred Wallace Robinson died June 6. funeral June 9 at 2996 Commonwealth Avenue. Albert N Wyatt died in East Cambridge on June 6 aged 69.
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