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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1892
Page
4
The Boston Post, published daily by Post Publishing Co at 259 Washington Street, outlines subscription rates and offerings.
The Lowell Evening Star prints a frank letter praising Whitney for honest politics and solid Navy leadership. It contrasts Whitney with other officials and argues his strength aligns with Grover Cleveland and Democratic masses.
The New York regular or snap delegation publishes a document at Chicago opposing Cleveland and backing Hill or any alternative. It claims Mugwump dislike drives opposition, while ex Secretary Fairchild argues Mugwumps can help in close states. The piece notes the manifesto exposes reasons for opposition, questions the New York machine, and calls for broad Democratic sentiment beyond Hill’s personal machine.
The Boston Journal laments the departures disappointments and painful surprises of the Legislature. It says the session’s proceedings leave honest men sick at heart and describe the body as indecisive incompetent or something worse.
The piece condemns the Republican Legislature for failures and improper influence while praising Governor Russell for vetoes that blocked watered railroad stocks and killed demoralizing liquor legislation. It stresses the governor’s role in saving the Commonwealth and urges future lawmakers to heed the precedent set.
Massachusetts delegates at Chicago should use their best efforts to secure CLEVELAND as Democratic presidential nominee. The push is pitched as benefiting Massachusetts, solidifying Boston politics, and boosting state and city gains, with personal preferences set aside for party unity and victory.
A 9 year old girl, Etta Engel, was crushed on Tremont street by an electric streetcar. The piece condemns surface electrics as fatal to pedestrians, calls for safer streets, and questions the value of rapid transit given the recurring deaths. It urges action to reduce streetcar dangers and protect vulnerable pedestrians.
The Chicago convention aims to craft a strong civil service plank mirroring Cleveland's record. It notes the Harrison administration has weakened the Republican position by its actions, highlighting the Baltimore post office case as a related example.
Ward Heelers reports a heated exchange as Congressman Andrew’s committee hears Mr Wanamaker and Mr Roosevelt. Wanamaker accuses Roosevelt of misrepresentation while Roosevelt calls Wanamaker false. Republicans face a test of loyalty to the Minneapolis platform on law enforcement under Harrison, with Democrats framed to speak on civil service reform.
A large party of Boston news boys visited Bunker Hill with the Post as guests. They climbed the monument, queried guides, and learned the meaning of the site in a display of patriotism that the youngsters will remember and smart conductors aided.
Chaotic scenes in a Chicago office mix talk of a sick aunt, a denied game, and a wind rich in nautical jokes. A pompous finance plot unfolds as Napoleon agrees to marry Pennywinkle's daughter after a rapid land and loan scheme, with his father-in-law seeking a junior partnership in exchange.
The Nantasket Beach crowd exceeds ten thousand with busy summer schedules and hotel openings awaited. A grass fire near Surfside caused alarm followed by a severe storm. Land sales by Nantasket Land Company drew attention as thirteen lots sold at foot-price scale. At Melville Garden over 3000 visitors enjoyed outings by Baptist and Presbyterian church groups led by Rev. MacDonald and Rev. John Rood with staff assisting all day.
The Westford Academy centennial celebration drew many dignitaries. A Town Hall reunion of graduates opened the day, Brigham's Marlboro orchestra played under the trees, and a banquet followed in a tent. Ex Governor John D. Long gave the ora tion, with poems by Rev E A Horton of Boston and remarks by Harvard President Eliot and others.
Washington reports the U S legation at Caracas received word of the Venezuelan president's resignation. The federal council assumed executive power pending Congress convening to elect a successor. Congress is expected to meet almost immediately to set a date for elections.
London June 17 reports the final day of the Ascot Heath meeting. Hildebert won the Wokingham Stakes handicap for three year olds with Cloudberry second and Ram Lal third. In the Hardwick Stakes to 2000 sovereigns for three-year-olds over 1% miles St Damien Gouverneur took first, King Charles was second, and Gouverneur third.
The Rev. G W Bicknell of the First Universalist Church earns a doctor of divinity from St. Lawrence University. Captain I F Cutler, a Pearl Street iron merchant and military man, to wed Bertha Brooks on June 22. L G Burnham of the Boston Chamber of Commerce resumes public appearances after Europe. William Richardson and Horatio Whitewell plan summer travels to St Moritz and Hamburg. Dr and Mrs Walter Channing and others tour Wales Ostend and Scheveningen in July. Major William H Oakes shines as chief marshal of the 17th of June Charlestown parade. Colonel Joe Maccabe of East Boston returns from California with a Chinese dialect imitation. Alonzo D Peck Jr, Post relay bicycle race manager, active in outdoor sports and coaching events. Harry O Meara of the Journal praised for Ballads of America and poetic talent alongside steady journalism.
Henry Irving has been awarded the degree of L L D by Dublin University. Father Nugent, a Liverpool temperance advocate, has been appointed domestic prelate of the Pope. Samuel McDonald Richardson of Baltimore reportedly knew about forty seven thousand depositors in the savings bank where he served as president, all working people of small means. Robert C. Pruyn of Albany bought a large Adirondacks tract to build several log cabins for summer use, fourteen miles from Long Lake Village, with over one thousand acres of water. Mr and Mrs Kendal, arriving in Liverpool on Thursday, praised the American audience and indicated a possible future tour in the States.
The Carney Hospital fund raised 4039 40 toward a hoped for 10000 as of this morning after a slow day yielding only 6. Rabbi Raphael Lasker and other supporters praised the hospital’s humane care and inclusivity while P F Carey of 220 Broadway South Boston promoted subscriptions in his store and joined the early donor list.
A letter to the editor encloses a five dollar donation from A Porn of Notre Dame des Victoires at 25 Isabella Street dated June 15, praising the Car ney Hospital Fund and signing sincerely in Christ.
In a brief note to the Post the writer encloses one dollar for the Carney Hospital Fund and expresses a wish to add the remaining ninety-nine to reach a fifty donor goal, signing as a new reader TFF.
A detailed roll of donors and employees contributing to a post care hospital fund. It lists A Shuman Co employees and many individuals with varied subscription amounts from $1 to $100, totaling $4,039.40. The plan proposes 50 subscriptions at 100, 200 at 10, 190 at 500, and 20,000 at 5,000 to reach $10,000.
A concert at Music Hall on Thursday evening, July 14, to aid the Carney Hospital fund is billed as likely one of the most attractive entertainments. The event showcases local talent and entertainment to support hospital services.
The plan aims to make the programme varied and interesting this season and attract widely known artists. Many popular performers summering near Boston would likely donate performances for the worthy cause. Details will be announced as they are finalized.
West End Street Railway employees in Charlestown and Winter Hill threaten a strike over alleged rule abuses. Workers claim 10 hour agreements are ignored with 13 to 14 hour days and long pre trip waits at car stations. They demand a new supervisor from President Whitney to avert action.
Durnham New Hampshire June 17 the corner stone of the New Hampshire College of Agriculture was laid with a holiday and a procession to Conant Hall. Albert Demerritt gave the welcome, Na hum J Batchelder spoke for the State Grange, L CD Stevens lowered the stone, and a slate of officials including Governor Tuttle and Attorney General Eastman offered remarks before the senior class graduation exercise and dinner.
The Newton G. A. R. fete at Allen school grounds West Newton drew crowds for an afternoon and evening carnival. Veterans were aided by the Sons and Daughters of Veterans as Crescent Band from Waltham played and Beneng was enjoyed in the main hall. The event, led by Commander C. W. Sweetland, raised about 500 dollars to cover Charles Ward Post 62 Grand Army reunion expenses in Washington.
Congress man John L. Mitchell and Lawrence Gardner of the Democratic committee have reformed headquarters operations. They have shifted from local committees to direct voter contact, compiling hundreds of thousands of names and a district-doubt book to guide efforts. Gardner says every voter needing printed help to Democracy will receive it.
In Washington on June 17 Mr Blanchard of Louisiana filed the conference report on the river and harbor bill noting a disagreement with two Senate amendments. Conferrees foresee agreement on other amendments as the report goes back to conference. The Sibley claim bill was brought up and Grout of Vermont moved to lay it on the table, a vote of 86 to 82 approving. The House recessed at 3 o'clock to escape the stifling chamber with the evening session yielding no result.
The transit commissioners ruled that proposed routes should be built despite lacking full property owner consent. The underground system would run mainly under Broadway from the Battery to Yonkers, with the rapid transit plan endorsed in the report.
Freight steamer Pequot of the Stonington Line left Providence for New York and ran aground in thick fog on Plum Beach near South Ferry. Tug Nat Sutton hauled 25 carloads of freight away as crews tried to pull free at high water with another attempt planned for the next morning.
Braintree June 17 The new High School building was dedicated today with Asa French presiding The ceremony featured student singing prayer by Rev A A Ellsworth keys presented by T A Watson and received by Selectman Clark and Dr S L Bridgham along with several citizen addresses.
Cyclists cheer The Post for pushing relay races and better roads. Somerville postpones first cycle race from 3 to 4 pm as a fierce thunderstorm drives cyclists indoors. Clubs from Boston area and beyond discuss the relay idea and public interest, praising The Post and urging continued races and improved infrastructure.
PortsmoutH June 17 Special to the Post The relay race begun from the Boston Post office to this city under Rockingham Bicycle Club auspices was abandoned and will be held later this month.
A Paris Herald brief describes a toilette de ville in water green cloth with green tulle sleeves and long water green ribbons. The outfit outlines the figure with trailing ends, illustrating Parisian fashion details of the moment.
South Wreyrmovuth June 17 The stable and part of the dwelling of Alvah Raymond were destroyed by fire burning five horses one cow seven pigs and other barn contents. Loss eight thousand dollars with four thousand six hundred dollars insured. Cause unknown.
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