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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1892

Page

4

Boston Post ad notice at 359 Washington Street

Classified notice from The Boston Post offering daily delivery for 81.00 and instructions to contact the paper if the newspaper is not obtainable through the newsdealer.

Campaign Song Contest at the Post Boston

The Post calls for Democratic campaign songs not to exceed five stanzas or thirty lines. Submissions should fit a well known tune and be sent to Campaign Song the Post Boston, with a gold eagle awarded for the best entry.

the Post Post Boston

The Difference between Parties on Silver Money

The Rocky Mountain News cites stark contrasts in the 1896 nomination fights. It notes Cleveland’s sound money stance and Republican Senator Teller praising their silver platform, highlighting a split between free silver advocates and sound-money Republicans and Democrats.

The Rocky Mountain News Colorado Denver Massachusetts

Platt Calls Himself Practical Politician Amid Burglary Quip

Tom Platt labels himself a practical politician while critics quip that burglars are practical mechanics in a sharp exchange highlighting political wit and crime references.

Tom Platt

A Campaign Of Bugaboos In The 1892 Election

The piece argues against fearmongering in the campaign, contrasting claimed Harrison criticisms of Cleveland and Stevenson with the public's resilience. It cites fears around free trade and McKinleyism, noting strikes, wage decline, and civil service anxieties, then asserts voters will discard unfounded bugaboos as they learn the truth.

Harrison Organs Cleveland Stevenson Boston Journal Clarkson Steven- Bon

Halstead Sees Lacking Intellectuality in Democratic Faces

Mo UR at Halstead criticizes Democratic leaders for insufficient intellect while Halstrap is to be pitied in the remark.

Mourat Halstead HaLstrap

Like Any Other Man Whose Sight Fails Him

A fragment notes a man facing blindness and his adaptation to life after losing vision. The text centers on dignity, daily tasks, and resilience without sensational detail.

Gold Exports Rise as Treasury Policy Sparks Debate

The article notes 5.25 million in gold sent to Europe last week and 15 million for June, with Secretary Foster proposing authority to issue bonds up to 200 million to obtain more gold if needed. Bradstreet warns the currency policy weakens the check on foreign gold draws, and silver purchase laws inflate currency, signaling a shift toward a silver basis under Republican policy endorsed by the Minneapolis convention.

New York Europe Foster Treasury Bradstreet United States Minneapolis

Quay Seeks $10,000 Bet Recalling State Treasurer Past

Former Pennsylvania State Treasurer Matt Quay aims to place a $10,000 bet. The reference notes his prior executive role in state government and hints at a wager tied to his public career.

Matt Quay Quay Pennsylvania

Speak for Massachusetts in 1892 campaign stance

A Massachusetts focused appeal declares the state will advocate for its own mills, industries, workers, merchants, and citizens. It denounces McKinley era tariffs and silver kings, aligns with Cleveland and Democracy, and asserts Massachusetts will speak for itself in 1892 as it did in 1890 and 1891.

Old Bay State Massachusetts Pennsylvania Ohio Colorado Montana Carnegies

Unreasonable Demands Threaten Workingmen and Wages

The item questions how a protected manufacturer can swell a campaign fund and increase wages, highlighting tensions between labor and management. It examines alleged corruption mechanisms and the impact on workers, noting the political finance and wage implications for the time.

A Practical Suggestion for Democratic Campaign Efforts

The Post urges readers to act as missionaries within their communities and convert undecided or young Republicans to support Cleveland. It argues that mass Democratic meetings waste effort and that individuals volunteering to win ten Republican votes each could erase opposition, claiming no danger of cross-party proselytizing.

Post The Cleveland New England

Crow Eaten With Grace Testimony by Mr Dana

The article notes that although crow is generally unpalatable it can be eaten with good grace, a point supported by Mr Dana who testifies to the readiness of the dish and its acceptability in certain circles.

Mr. Dana

Good Roads at the World's Fair Promotes Road Reform

The article advocates improving roads as a practical World’s Fair lesson. It notes growing public demand for better highways, expects legislative and local action, and urges informed leadership to spread the reform to cities and states.

Plan for Columbian Exposition road exhibits proposed

The article urges consolidating road related exhibits into a single department at the World's Columbian Exposition to show the best road building systems and outcomes. It endorses Colonel Albert A Porpe's plan and calls for state and private support to advance a public works display guiding the reform movement.

Albert A. Porpe

Who is Stevenson The Next Presiding Officer Of The Senate

The query identifies Stevenson as the next presiding officer of the United States Senate, implying a future leadership role in the chamber. The statement treats the individual as the anticipated Senate president, with emphasis on the procedural leadership position.

Stevenson United States Senate

Gladstone Home Rule Braced as British Elections Begin

The article notes next week’s British elections will shape Ireland's future and Glenstone Gladstone’s effort. It warns of a potential delay in Home Rule if the party fails, but praises unity among Irish supporters and sees America’s July Fourth timing as an omen for renewed effort.

Great Britain Ireland Gladstone America Friends of Home Rule For

Stock Market Outlook Bright After Cleveland Nomination

The stock market shows sustained strength with a bullish tilt and rising prices across most securities. Analysts credit Grover Cleveland’s Democratic nomination and his known monetary stance for reduced uncertainty, predicting stable, advancing values and fewer wide fluctuations as the 19th century political landscape shapes business confidence.

Grover Cleveland Cleveland

Speech by Rourke Cockran Praised Yet Faulted

A lively Chicago speech by Rourke Cockran of New York drew praise for oratory but criticism for its stance. Patrick A. Collins of Massachusetts delivered a strong speech on the opposite side. Massachusetts asserts that Collins matches Cockran in purpose and result, highlighting COL LENS as a rival to New York's Cockran.

Rourke Cockran New York Chicago Patrick A. Collins Massachusetts Cockran

Raucous 1892 US Politics and Derby Day Musings

A lively parliamentary style column riffs on Chicago Derby day politics and the 1892 election. It cites Adlai as a winner, notes Harrison’s looming defeat, mocks suspender shortages, mentions Cleveland and Stevenson, and references John C. New and London addresses while skirting election certainty and mood.

World fair visits and campaign chatter hit 1891 notes

Whitelaw Reid’s townsmen honor him as Chicago misreads William’s travel. Boies’s men claim the presidency, and Colorado braces for a lively race as split tickets loom. A Welsh-like cloak of misattributions and a mocking Wanamaker/John Fellows slip ripple through press rooms. Private Halford cites Cape May 1891 remarks as political mood shifts.

Harvard class day honored quiet figure Governor Russell

In the buzz of Harvard class day the crowd applauded Governor Russell, noted as a restrained temperance advocate. The Hon. B. B. Johnson writes Post that he has not retired from agitation, insisting he is neither tired nor retired.

Harvard Governor Russell Johnson Joe Upton Bancroft South Framingham Foxy Charles H. Ames D. C. Heath & Co Utah Salt Lake Ames Prang Educational Company Red

Newport Society Notes Include Weddings and Visits

Mr George Tiffany visits Mrs August Belmont in Newport Gurney Cottage Beverly Farms occupied by Mr Quincy Shaw of Boston James G Blaine Jr and sister guests of the Camerons at Beverly Farms Ex Secretary W C Whitney has the American flag flying in Newport in honor of Democratic nominations Engagement of Miss Maude Wetmore to Barton Willing announced wedding to occur early fall Dr William B Lapham Maine genealogist preparing Morrill family genealogy from emigrant ancestor John Morrill who settled in Kittery prior to 1700 Late ex Governors Anson P Morrill and Lot M Morrill were descendants of John Morrill

George Tiffany August Belmont Newport Gurney Beverly Farms Quincy Shaw Boston James G. Blaine, Jr Camerons W. C. Whitney Narragansett Avenue Maude Wetmore George P. Wetmore Rhode Island Barton Willing William B. Lapham Maine Morrill John Morrill Kittery Anson P. Morrill Lot M. Morrill

Comic opera fan Herbert Spencer and July 12 return plan

Jay Gould announces return to New York on July 12 and plans Fourth of July celebrations with cowboys. President Tuttle of Wabash College retires after thirty years of service, having served throughout all but two months. Emperor Francis of Austria guides granddaughter Archduchess Elizabeth’s education amid deep sympathy for the child.

Herbert Spencer Jay Gould New York Cowboys Tuttle Wabash College Emperor Francis of Austria Rudolph Elizabeth

Carney Fund Receives Another $100 Donation

Letters to the Post praise Carney Hospital for its care of all patients. Rabbi Raphael Lasker and Robert Treat Paine era commend the hospital's humanitarian service and inclusive approach. The fund is sustained by subscriptions and community support, as noted in editorials.

Carney Hospital Robert Treat Paine Est City Hospital Shauman Rabbi Raphael Lasker

Plan of the Fund for Post Carney Hospital

The plan shows 60 subscriptions at 100 dollars, 200 at 10 dollars, 100 at 1 dollar, 500 at 0.10 dollars, and 20,000 at 0.10 dollars each, totaling 5,000. The fund aims to raise 8,100, with a total stated as 81,000. Names and precise figures are partially garbled in the text.

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Donation to Carney Hospital from William Byring

The letter encloses a check for 102 dollars for Carney Hospital. Signed by William Byring, V. G., 6 Allen Street. The note mentions a generous 100 dollar fund contribution and 2 dollars for concert tickets to be included in the financial report.

Carney Hospital William Byring V. G Allen Street

Letter to the Editor from Mat Tierney in South Boston

A contributor from 470 East Fourth Street South Boston sends ten dollars to support a noble charity. He commends the Post for its work aiding suffering humanity and signs as Mat Tierney with formal closing.

Mattrheew Tierney East Fourth Street South Boston

Summer concert adds Elton and Clifford to Carney Hospital fund

Information from artists volunteering for the Carney Hospital Fund concert grows daily. The event at Music Hall on Thursday evening July 14 expects several prominent musicians and theatrical figures to appear, with Edward E. Rose of the Boston Museum overseeing the program. More names will be announced as arrangements solidify.

Carney Hospital Fund Music Hall Boston Papsabed Edmund J. Elton Tom Clifford Field Boston Museum Edward E. Rose

Over the Hill to the White House in a Jestful Row

A fragment from a New York Journal feature presents coy banter about future returns in November. Characters named Bagley Newliwed Pipestem and Miss Backnumber tease wedding rings and Newport trips amid light gossip and social flirtation.

White House The New York Journal

Status of the Fund and Subscription Lists

A ledger shows subscriptions received and acknowledged totaling 473 dollars. Names and amounts include 40900 from two sick girls in West End, 1030 from Friends in Nahant, 1225 from Geo W Clarke, 715 from Edward Kelly of Springfield, 100 from Tow Boy 2608, 550 from T J Cronin, 500 from J J Callahan, 600 from S H Borofsky, 1125 from D S Williams, 155 from J Conroy, and miscellaneous entries.

Idc West End Nahant Geo. W. Clarke Edward Kelly Springfield TOW Boy T. J. Cronin J. J. Callahan S. H. Borofsky D. S. Williams J. Conroy

No charity from flood relief donor irked by misprint

A citizen declines relief giving citing a prior charity misprint. The quip references a newspaper error and jokes about Bright’s honeymoon and rich uncles, reflecting humorous quotes from historic papers such as the Boston Commercial Bulletin and Dallas News.

Pittsburg Phyanisie Veleerant Bright Boston Commercial Bulletin Dallas News

South Boston Blaze Destroys Multiple Tenement Homes

A Sunday fire in South Boston reported at Box 112 damaged two buildings in Dorchester avenue and West Fourth street. Nos 174 to 180 Dorchester avenue, owned by pannin Lee and housing many families, suffered about 500 dollars in loss. 97 West Fourth street, owned by Emma Wood, sustained around 100 dollars in damage. Cause undetermined.

South Boston Dorchester Avenue Pannin Lee West Fourth Street Emma Wood

Labor Day Parade Plans and Union Activities in Boston

Freight Handlers' Union officers elected at Exeter Hall vote to boycott Van Nostrand's beer until labor disputes with Charlestown brewer are resolved. Railroads may grant Saturday half-holidays with a summer-wide petition to other lines. Labor groups map Labor Day parade route from Copley to the Common with review near the State House. Building Trades Council and Central Labor Union discuss contracting carpentry to union workers, plus parade marshals chosen. Multiple unions report on half-holiday gains, boycott inductions, and organizing efforts around Den Nett's restaurant and Rigggers union drive.

Union 5572 Exeter Hall W.M James J. Murphy P. G Michael Lally F. S Michael Shortis W. F Thomas Coventry John Galvin John Toomey John Roach W. G N. Denehy van Norstand Charlestown Boston & Albany Boston Central Labor Union District Assembly Knights of Labor and Building Trades Council Committee On Coping Cople Uare Boylston Street Beseley Tremont Dedham Washington School Beacon State House Russell Charles Street Park Square Knights of Labor Building Trades Pythian Hall J. G. Clinkus Jordan, Marsh & Co van Nostrand J.G. Clinkard James McGinty Typographical Type Hall Rand, Avery & Co United Garment Workers’ Union Kneeland Street Plymouth Tock Pants Company L. A Sewer Department Chickering Hall J. N. Murphy W. M John Meirisome Thomas Hogan F.S John Keeney R. S John Shaeffer Michael Dolan Typographical Union Dennett

A Daily Hint From Paris Dress Description

The Paris Herald describes an elegant toilet featuring a chestnut velvet corsage and skirt embroidered with steel and gold thread, a velvet begum trimmed with pearls, and an aigrette of ostrich feathers suitable for receptions.

Peabody Pastor Resigns Over Ill Health

The Rev W J Reynolds pastor of the Baptist Church resigns today in Peabody due to ill health.

Peabody W. J. Reynolds The Baptist Church

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