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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1892
Page
4
The Boston Post announces subscription rates and delivery notes. It requests subscribers inform the paper if they cannot obtain it regularly. It asks for both current and future addresses for address changes and notes payment should be by check or money order to the Post Publishing Company.
A Munici pal Court judge discharged a man charged with interfering with an officer. The ruling praised citizen interference to protect arrestees from brutal police clubbing. The piece criticizes police brutality and perjury and questions the Board of Police actions.
The appointment of General John W. Foster as Secretary of State is portrayed as the culmination of an alleged conspiracy to push Blaine from office. The piece calls Foster Harrison’s man and accuses Harrison of bias against Blaine Republicans, noting Clarkson’s committee snub as further proof of factional tactics.
Governor Russell delivered a graceful scholarly address at Memorial Hall noting Harvard University’s role beyond the student cloister. He urged education campaigns in government industry and society, praising Cambridge’s university model and Harvard’s public teaching beyond colleges.
The piece lauds political education's rise over six years and cites Dr Everett and Governor Russell as exemplars of politics as a profession. It notes Harvard University's influence expanding political intelligence and recalls Morse's denunciation of Harvard College for teaching science over partisan rhetoric.
The piece argues Massachusetts must be kept in the Democratic column by united and individual effort. It notes a 30,000 Republican edge in 1888, a 7,000 Democratic gain in 1890, and urges shifting to a 20,000 margin in 1892 to ensure state safety in a presidential year. The Post missionaries are active and four months remain to mobilize.
A critical portrait of Andrew Carnegie arguing he amasses vast wealth through tariffs and labor exploitation. The piece claims his wealth profits from New England workers at Homestead and taxes public life via libraries and halls while guarding factories with Pinkertons. It portrays him as a McKinley era plutocrat whose philanthropy masks wage oppression.
Harvard appears to dominate general athletics baseball and football as the varsity crew faces a decisive New London race to finish a triumphant season. Predictions are cautious with no public consensus among observers, adding tension to tomorrow's contest.
The passage praises each university entering the New London course event as well trained and capable, with determined effort on both sides. It suggests Harvard is favored and may claim victory this year, keeping up enthusiasm until the decision.
The Boston Journal cites the St. Louis Republic’s strong praise of the Democratic free coinage plank and laments its staged horror. It argues free coinage means dollars of equal intrinsic value, a standard many readers support, and questions the Journal’s pretended confusion.
A mosaic of retro captions and snippets cites Wayne McVeagh, Captain Borup, and Matt Quay amid boastful talk of inaugurations and elections. It notes Miss Gertrude Bliss and a $6,000,000 inheritance, plus comments on education and poetry in June magazines.
Snippets from a crowd reveal chatter on abolishing the one horse streetcar in Washington D C and Philadelphia. A Boston police interaction about locating a person at No 811 and a humorous exchange about a big head and a cane illustrate the busy street scene and social quirks.
A collage of quips and humorous lines from various papers including the Union County Standard and the Philadelphia Record. The items poke fun at banking, behavior, politics, singing, parrots, and seasonal references with sharp comments and playful remarks.
The President transmitted nominations to the Senate including James Lotan of Oregon for collector of customs in Williamette district Oregon A G Dodge of Kansas for mathematics professor in the navy J Sherwood of California for receiver of public moneys at Marysville California F W Boggs of Nebraska for register of the Neligh land office Nebraska.
Mr J Malcolm Forbes wed Rose Dabney in San Diego and plan a honeymoon between that city and Boston while he builds a Coronado Beach home. Colonel Ephraim Stearns, a Waltham wool merchant, is a leading Republican lieutenant governor candidate. Bert Woods will vacation in Maine including Canton and Dixfield for trout fishing. Editor E Gerry Brown leaves the Bunker Hill Times after selling it. Miss Ida M Southworth to wed Solomon B Griffin of Springfield Republican. Governor Russell dined and rode back to Boston, cheered by students who urged a speech but got only a nod and hat tip.
The item profiles several figures: Rev. A. S. Ladd of Bangor seeks Congress in Maine's third district while plans to retire from ministry are unclear. Roland R. Kelley becomes cotton mill superintendent in Williamstown. Hannah Fairchild of Westport, Conn., has attended church for 55 years without missing a service. Mrs. Brooks of Maine runs a Dunkirk engine works capable of producing a locomotive daily. Austin Corbin plans 20 000 hawthorn trees for a New Hampshire game park, 4000 planted so far. Arthur Sewall of Bath will add a large library room to his prominent home and business. Leander S. Tripp, class of 1829, is Colby University's oldest living graduate, residing in Rockland, Maine, with Dr. Robert W. Wood noted as the oldest graduate preceding him.
The entry lists Petrie Rmadzizkowskowlowski living in Buffalo. It notes the widows of General Grant and Jefferson Davis staying at a West Point hotel. Hiram Lukens has typed for Doylestown’s Intel ligencer since June 21, 1832, while General Obrutscheff is described as obese and unable to sit a saddle. John Habberton recalls canoeing growth. Nellie Grant Sartoris resides in London with wealth, inheriting her father-in-law’s estate conditioned on England residency.
Poem from M F H recalling childlike lines about moving to Washington and meeting the White House and President Grover Cleveland era image. The speaker vows support to the grown child, aiming for a seat in the White House and planning a future as a president.
In Bonne Bay West Newfoundland the British warship Buzzard attacked James Houlahan’s lobster factory at Berry Head Cove, removing the boiler and boats and burning the wood pile. The plant is now destroyed and the operation ceased.
The Post invites readers to submit Democratic campaign songs, up to five stanzas or thirty lines, adapted to a known tune. A gold eagle prize will be awarded for the best entry, with publication of winning pieces. Send to Campaign Song, The Post, Boston.
A letter to the Post highlights Carney Hospital’s noble, unsectarian spirit and its excellent care of patients including a Paine family child. The writer, with eight years as a City Hospital trustee, affirms that Carney serves all creeds and nationalities with compassion and relief from suffering.
The piece notes Bold McIntyre nominated in Chicago with a record and square character. It predicts ballots will elect him to the presidential chair. It cheers for Cleveland’s well known name as a superior candidate for the presidency.
A historical poem praising Grover Cleveland and Adlai Stevenson. It extols reform, honest money, honest ballots, and tax relief, calling for Cleveland’s election to restore values across California Maine and Ohio. The piece celebrates honest work and the virtue of a transparent government.
A wartime era voice from Melrose Massachusetts urges Grover Cleveland’s return to power within a year. The appeal champions tariff reform and tariff protection, denouncing monopolists while pledging to keep ballots free and voices heard in the November showdown.
A list of donors and subscription amounts for the Post Carney Hospital Fund. Major contributors include Arch bishop Williams, Bishop Brady, Rev W P McQuaid, Arthur Astor Carey, and Col Albert A Pope. Total raised shown as 4 789 10 with a plan seeking 20 000 subscriptions at ten cents each and many $100 gifts.
A chorus proclaims a united team led by Grover and Steve to sweep the country with a new style, promising to raise wages, oppose tax cuts, and support tariff reform and democracy while carrying the Old Bay State for reform. The verse urges labor inclusion and political change, promising a victorious campaign.
Worcester June 29 The firm of Darling Bros contractors and builders which assigned in February last is to open business as a stock company. At times the firm employed 800 men with a weekly payroll of nearly 13000 dollars.
Utica New York June 29 Professor Theodore W Dwight of Columbia College died this morning of heart trouble aged seventy He was a Hamilton College and Yale Law School graduate and became professor of municipal law at Columbia in 1858.
A balloon explosion at Crystal Palace during a Sunday school outing in London kills Captain Dale and injures his son and others. The car collapsed from 500 feet, spectators were struck by wreckage and an anchor, and panic ensued as several women fainted. Dale may die. investigation cites possible long disuse and rot.
A partial list of performers for the Carney Hospital Fund concert at Music Hall on Thursday evening July 14 includes tenor A E Orcutt baritone Elton humorist E J Phelan basso J C Miron soprano Minnie J Gaul pianist E Kelly contralto George Schiller comedian Tom Clifford baritone Alice L Hodgdon whistling soloist and a large orchestra arrangements with Schubert Ladies Quartet and Miss Marie Jansen. A complete list is expected to be published by Saturday morning.
The Democratic county convention in Portland nominated George L. Swett for county sheriff after two ballots. Tolman and Somers withdrew for Morrill, but Swett won by 21 on the second ballot. Other ticket members include A. W. Bradbury county attorney, E. B. Winslow senator, Edwin S. Allen, J. C. Scates, Silas S. Killin, Charles Dunn Jr., and Simon S. Wardwell.
The Paris Herald presents a fashion illustration showing a mauve silk crepe dress with a tissue wave, a mauve linen collarette on guipure, and a red satin belt tied at the side.
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