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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1892
Page
4
The article criticizes the legislative committee for limiting its inquiry into bribery to the Osborn case, arguing that it ignored broader vote buying pressures within the Legislature. It contends that this partial approach leaves persistent rumors and potential scandals unresolved and may invite future impropriety rather than preventing it.
Governor Russell says Harrison’s nomination reflects the party’s extreme stance, making it weak in the Post interview.
The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic civil service planks, accusing Republicans of weak enforcement while Democrats advocate stronger reform. It cites ward strikers in the Baltimore post office and criticism of Wanamaker and Roosevelt, urging the Democratic party to extend reform beyond mere condemnation.
Governor Russell’s interview in the Post highlights Republican weakness and Democratic chance as Mr. Harrison embodies tariff taxation in its extreme and offensive form.
Governor Russell urges Massachusetts Democratic delegates in Chicago to act as a united front. He stresses unity of action and purpose to lead the national party, prevent vote scattering, and advance Massachusetts ideas in the convention. He frames this as essential for the party and voters against Republican interference.
The New York Tribune cites figures claimed to be from Senator Hil but favored by Republican organs. Cleveland leads with 412 to 377, with odd allocations in New England and Georgia. Palmer and anti Cleveland sentiment appear in Illinois, while Palmer doubts Cleveland’s nomination. Harrison organs push the idea Cleveland is unlikely, revealing genuine strength for Cleveland at the convention.
President Harrison advocates the extreme views of his party and leverages executive power to advance them, while Governor Russell’s post remains unclear in the snippet. The report hints at political tensions and the use of official authority in shaping policy.
The piece argues for removing restrictions on city manufacture and sale of gas in Boston. It claims residents pay about fifty cents per thousand too much due to private monopolies and urges municipal gas works as a means to lower prices, noting the city will prepare once authorized. It stresses safe government and calls for city ownership to curb extortionate rates.
Mr. Harrison represents faithfully his party position in its extreme belief in McKinleyism even without what it professes to declare as the saving grace of reciprocity. Governor Russell's interview.
A newspaper notes Congressman Walker’s campaign document issued under his frank as part of the Congressional Record. It criticizes his March 16 speech attacking Colonel Shaw and Massachusetts heroes, claiming he has finally shown remorse.
A long clerked debate cites altered Congressional Record passages blaming Walker for misquote while critiquing Democratic ties. The piece reflects on mass political maneuvers, Blaine whispers, and a dramatic Platt homecoming described in ominous prose as rubber shoes mark his reentry to the metropolis.
A collection of brief, humorous snippets from several newspapers. The lines poke fun at summer moods, fashion, and daily life through quips about racing, horse sense, springs, toads, summer pants, light fiction, conventions, and city life. Notable names include Boston Gazette Galveston News Yonkers Statesman Chicago News Elmira Gazette Philadelphia Record Philadelphia Ledger and Joseph Cook.
Last evening Republicans of Wards 17 and 18 gathered in Paine Hall Appleton street for a ratification meeting presided by Hon Weston Lewis. Principal speaker was Hon F T arenabarge but the crowd showed little enthusiasm and a small audience attended.
Asa P. Potter plans a summer in Walpole New Hampshire after leasing a house there. A E Shufelt becomes Springfield Union city editor aiding Edward F. Giddings. Adjutant General Dalton departs for Chicago to arrange Massachusetts delegation visit to the World's Fair. D F Boyden, Boston born painter now in Paris, exhibits in New Salon. Samuel J Elder advances Massachusetts art via portraits of governors. General Butler hosts cousin Hinsman aboard the yacht America and recalls Civil War ties and Egypt postwar years.
Mr Robert Goelet and family arrive at Newport cottage for the season. Ralph Adams Cram opens the old house at Hampton Falls for a month. Lydia Thompson and family stay at Tower Hill Edgartown. W C Hobb named school superintendent at North Attleboro replacing E C Pfeiffer. Frank Jones returns from Europe healthy and cheerful. Ray Greene Huling declines offers to join Chicago University and Morgan Park Academy.
Archdeacon Farrar says space is limited to two more monuments in Westminster Abbey reserved for Gladstone and Tennyson. Mary Steele, head of Pittsburg post office money order department, handles over two million dollars yearly, a likely record for a woman. Amy Johnson of Yellow Springs Ohio plans a bicycle trip to Davenport Iowa, about 500 miles, aiming for twenty five days. Chauncey M. Depew leases Ardsley Park home once built by Cyrus Field and his son, to take possession this week.
Somerville denounces the Minneapolis ticket citing a second candidate as an avowed enemy of organized labor. He argues Republicans nominated a hostile figure to workers and predicts organized labor will back a Democratic ticket with a clear labor record, awaiting further details.
A brief quotation cites Governor Russell arguing that the public will not shift its view or back a candidate who embodies the repudiated ideals, signaling a political stance from post interview remarks.
Subscriptions drive a fundraising push under the Mercury banner urging readers to gather dimes and dollars for Carney’s cause. The appeal emphasizes public support despite the heat.
The Post Carney Hospital Fund gains momentum with $177 in receipts yesterday, reaching $387.05 to date. Messages from A Shaman and Rabbi Raphael Lasker praise Carney Hospital, while workers at J Peavy & Bros contribute a lengthy list of names and amounts, showing broad, modest generosity. A Boston er of the railroad and a Reverend Friend add further donations, including a $100 gift and a $25 check from H F Nathen at 61 Court Street.
Charles H. Thayer’s Arena Garden in Tremont opened to summer crowds in Boston. The airy, cool venue offers a garden setting, cigars, temperance drinks, and a strong theatre program led by a versatile company. Burlesque Pocahontas headlined with Marion, Bachelorette acts and pantomime Kimka followed, plus a matinee plan for ladies and children.
A fragmented notice lists the Fund status, with groups including CEPPI & CO. employees, J A Lowells and Co. employees, and Mr Stephen O Hares lists. It mentions a second list with exceptions and a small amount credited, plus four other lists with dimed entries. A Boston Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad list is noted with figures.
A long tradition of benefit events supports Carney Hospital with fairs, concerts, and lectures. The latest Boston Theatre grand concert aims to help fund the Post's Carney drive toward a $10,000 total as thousands of generous supporters attend.
A Paris Herald column notes many pretty dresses for the coming racing season. Vieuna fabrics in light floral patterns attract attention, including a cream cloak broche with black flowers and gold stripes. Sleeves feature high shoulders gathered to a point and a cut silk neckband.
A clipped message appears to list names and notes linked to subscriptions or acknowledgments in the Boston Pilot. Names include Robert Winthrop Bernard Wolf Archbishop Williams and Bishop Brady with other individuals such as Rev Fr McQuaid and John Alley Sons. The fragmentary text hints at notices or memorials common to church publications.
E B Haskell Boston Herald proprietor at the Fifth Avenue Hotel reports Massachusetts Democrats favor Cleveland for president. He notes stronger support after Harrison's renomination and cites Mugwumps independents and leaders like Russell Matthews and Josiah Quincy backing Cleveland. He doubts Hill or Tammany can dictate the Chicago convention outcome.
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