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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1892
Page
4
Boston Post header showing daily edition published by POST PUBLISHING CO. at No 259 Washington Street with subscription rates listed.
The piece argues that Massachusetts should act as a unified delegation in Chicago, without formal instructions but with harmony and agreement to carry out the party’s collective purpose. It stresses that delegates are unfettered and should harmonize ideas to leverage united action. The trip is described as a pleasant journey beginning soon.
The other side tells of cabinet trouble that led to Blaine's resignation and criticizes President Harrison's jealous interference. The story paints Blaine as stepping out amid a quarrel rather than an intrigue, defending his action against treachery claims.
The Republicans labor over calculations to secure a majority of the electoral college for Harrison. The piece notes hopeful prospects, describing the “statistical prospect” as showing 211 votes for Harrison and leaving twelve more to reach a majority, with states yet to provide those last electors.
The piece argues that Republican stats from 1888 are worthless for 1892 as the nation has changed. It cites Wanamaker’s corruption fund and Dupley’s blocks as past aids unlikely to succeed now. The public reacted in 1890 and will maintain that stance, leaving a gap of votes Harrison cannot bridge.
The piece argues that hard work secures a nomination, praising the minority of workers for Harrison over Blaine at Minneapolis. It warns of overconfidence in Cleveland’s crowds, cites pension growth and unworthy names under Raum, questions original Harrison men, and hints at political entanglements including Ingalls, Small, New, Platt, and the Big Four in the election context.
Discussion in Boston centers on ratification of Minneapolis nominations with focus on Governor Brackett who helped shape the silver plank. Senator Teller supports the move and may join, possibly bringing Jones Stewart and Wheatcroft. Brackett is urged to invite a broad, enthusiastic assembly outside Massachusetts to ratify promptly.
A string of brief quips from various papers lampoons manners and politics. Entries reference Morocco joining the postal union a critique of thoughtless crowds and witty exchanges about Monte games, paper collars, and electoral ambitions.
The Republican Magazine announces monthly publication with essays and a serial story, all political and campaign verses. Editors defend the venture, arguing readers favor Democratic magazines and that the literate class leans Democratic, leaving a perceived gap for a Republican voice.
A clipped newspaper note argues against attempts to trim pension appropriations, urging lawmakers to preserve support for retirees amid ongoing budget debates.
Scranton reporters describe a reunion of the Society of the Army of the Potomac. Morning exercises were informal. At noon a business session began with General Butterfield presiding. Officers elected include General Horace Porter as president, and officers from various corps and cities were named.
The Auburn Gazette notes Boston Post will field a Post team for a match, praising the Gazette baseball club as the strongest newspaper team in the United States and seeking a game with the Boston Post or New York World team.
To the Editor of the Post the Armenian Union of Boston rebutts a report calling Joseph Bengiat Armenian, stating he is not Armenian and asserting the swindler's true identity. G H Papazian signs for the union.
Roundup of letters and donations for Carney Hospital fund shows progress toward $5000 and then $10,000 goal. Messages praise Carney’s universal care and urge more subscriptions and circulators. Recent gifts include $25 from Beneth Israel Sheltering Home via Isaac Rosnosky and a $100 subscription from Rev. Denis F. O Callaghan.
A compiled list shows contributions from various groups including A Little Friend, J A Lowells & Co employees, Stephen O Hares list, and Boston Revere Beach Lynn Railroad lists. The total contributions amount to 19 130 with multiple small donations acknowledged. Funds to be heard from with every dime acknowledged.
A shorthand notice references 875 J. Peavy & Bros with a total of 60 acres. The fragmentary text notes a land listing or ledger item, likely indicating acreage and a concluding total. No further readable details present.
A historical Boston fundraising item lists subscriptions for a hospital fund with names such as Archbi shop Williams Bishop Brady and John E Russell. Totals show 42 100 in various gift levels, 29 remaining for 100 subscriptions, and a plan calling for 35 000 in total through multiple pledge levels.
The Passaic and Kearsarge anchored off Constitution wharf after arriving from Norfolk to join naval drill activities. The Passaic’s 15 inch turret guns, armor belt, and 1862 construction details are described, with ship dimensions, crew, and the planned summer training schedule for the Naval Battalion beginning July 5.
William N. Osgood appears on the list of baseball enthusiasts at the South End grounds, spending afternoons with the score card. The piece riffs on Jesse M. Gove in a hypothetical nomination campaign, praises Adamowski for conducting the Music Hall Pops, and defends silence during certain performances while noting balcony visitors’ rights.
Miss Anna Ticknor of Boston arrives at Yardly Cottage in Newport. Chaplain A L Royce and wife along with W H Potter and wife and J H Lee and wife of Boston stay aboard the Aquidneck in Newport. Ex Governor and Mrs Van Zandt of Rhode Island plan summer travels to Richfield Springs. Old Orchard residents are fe d by a ventriloquist mimicking locomotive whistles drawing crowds to doors in anticipation of trains that never arrive.
Mrs. Jefferson Davis and her daughter Winnie arrive in New York while Allan Jefferson Davis sits among Parisian coach drivers. Lady Henry Somerset, newly in the United States, has a sister married to the Duke of Bedford who is famed for dining in state at midnight. Miss Pullman’s trousseau includes three dozen sachets costing about 250 dollars, scented with heliotrope and armis root for delicate use and sandalwood for woollen gowns. Mme Hirschfeldt, the first woman dentist, trained at Pennsylvania College, now joins Ohio and Ann Arbor dental colleges as one of the few schools admitting women.
Albert J. Horton of Ricaroro Vermont was severely scalded after falling into a vat of boiling water at a veneer mill today. He survived the initial incident and doctors hold cautious hopes for his recovery.
Edward Harrigan chats after Reilly and the 400 at the Columbia Theatre amid hot weather. He plans a lighter season with revised Mulligan sketches, and discusses theatre life, plans for the Globe Theatre, and notes on Miss Hall and Miss Beaudet as well as other Boston show-business moves and upcoming summer entertainments.
Father Mollinger of Mt Troy Prrrspure Penn dies at 1:50 pm after a late operation. Known as a healer with world renown the aged priest prayed over the sick at Attenhens shrine and attributed cures to St Anthony. He amassed about 8 million dollars and was viewed as the wealthiest clergyman in the United States.
The Rev. Dr. David H. Greer rector of St Bartholomew's was called to Trinity Church Boston. He will decline stating the call was unanimous and urgent but he is too involved in his current church work to accept and has no wish to seek a new field.
George A Gibbs, arrested at East Cam bridge, is credited with two robberies. He broke into John P Lovell and Sons store on a night in August 1891. He also robbed Wilsons jewelry store on Tremont row, breaking the window with his shoe and stealing watches before fleeing.
William Williams a colored man of the West End with prior two or three year State prison terms for breaking and entering was arrested again after climbing over the tran som of L G Burnham coal office and being caught attempting to open a desk drawer.
A Paris Herald item describes a water green faille gown cut en princesse. The corsage features gold embroidery and a stylish robe de diner silhouette.
Fall River police raided the unlicensed saloon of John Sullivan at Broadway and Division streets and seized 240 gallons of strong liquor 44 bottles of lager and other contraband liquor in one of the largest hauls ever.
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