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.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1892
Page
4
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Mo UR at Halstead criticizes Democratic leaders for insufficient intellect while Halstrap is to be pitied in the remark.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Rev W J Reynolds pastor of the Baptist Church resigns today in Peabody due to ill health.
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