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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1891

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Greene era Post shaped by editors and legends

The article chronicles the Boston Post’s growth under Colonel Greene, its expansion in 1839, and its rise as a community power. It highlights key contributors like David Henshaw, John Saxe, and Kate Field, the creation of the All Sorts column, the emergence of local reporting, pivotal editors such as Towle and Goodrich, and the 1875 transition to new management under Beals & Greene and later the Boston Post Company, culminating in a modern journalistic mission.

Colonel Greene David Henshaw Andrew Dunlap Oliver C. Wyman John G. Saxe John Brougham Joseph Field Kate Wilson Flary William N. G. Greene F. BH. Goodrich Srong B. P. Shillaber Partington R.M. Told Boston Museum Hobbs W. C. Robson George Burpee M. M. Gillam Orea William B. Mart James W. Larke the Traveller Arab B. Joy Sallie Joy White Herald Force Edioree Richard Frothingham Pertierenio Frothingham George Canningll George Kepeace Towle United States Nantes Bradford Frederick E. Goodrich Hartford Courant Nathaniel Greene Greenes F. E. Goodrich Goodrich George Caning Hill George Freeman Emery Portland Robert G. Fitch H. L. Nelson Washington The Post Edward H. Farnsworth Beals & Greene Boston Post Company H. P. Mann E. D. Winson Post Publishing Company L. L. Morgan

Weather Forecast for March in Washington DC area

Weather indications from March 1 forecast for Washington DC and surrounding regions show fair and cooler conditions with stationary temperatures in the southwest per mild westerly winds. Elsewhere in Mongland and Eastern New York expect fair and warmer conditions with a stationariness along the Massachusetts coast showing variable winds.

Wastmaroy D. C Mongland New York Tombecoe Assachusetts

Post's Forecast in Northern New England Weather Update

Forecast warns of colder conditions in Northern New England today and tonight with variable winds. Coastal districts see continued low temperatures and northerly to northeasterly flow, slight warming not as low as last Tuesday, partly cloudy and cooler overall. Observations from Boston report a 30.4 inch mercury reading, temperatures around the upper teens to mid thirties, and total precipitation near 12. Normal minimum is 23.1.

New England Ob Sea Boston Saa M. Brein Fe I Inca

Arkansas adopts secret ballot plan after legislative approval

The Arkansas Legislature passes an election reform bill establishing a secret ballot system to apply to all future elections. Governor to sign after final passage. The measure creates a sworn secret ballot process affecting voters and property or eligibility concerns.

Lorris Rock Ark Arkansas T. Blert Jon

Labor and Capital Clash at Central Union Meeting

A crowded session of the Central Labor Union in Type Hall heard delegates from Lynn morocco strikers and Local Assembly 479 discuss grievances, with calls for solidarity and blue label cigars. Other gatherings included the gas house workers, contracting teamsters, and horseshoers promoting unionization and planned future actions in Boston.

Central Labor Union Type Hall Frank McCarthy McCarthy O'Flaherty Lynn Morocco Lynn Boston O’flaherty Water Works Department Local Assembly 479 Grevance Committee Water Works Assembly Cigar Maker Central Labor Unions Massachusetts R. J. Anslow Park Theatre Gas House Luntaine Hall Kelly Dexter Hall J.J. Naron William Duross Thomas Welch Board of Aldermen Park Commissioners Thomas Wall Thomas Minton James Gallagher James Murphy John Dar Evans Hall

Morocco Workers Conspiracy Charge Hits Lynn

Master Workman John McCarthy of District 240 and secretary of the Morocco Dressers' Union was arrested in Lynn on a four count conspiracy charge against factory workers at J. T. Moulton and J. E. Donallan. He pleaded not guilty, bond set at 100 dollars, with possible penalties including reformatories or prisons. The case involves alleged plans to mob, threaten, and coerce workers to quit employment.

David Keefe J. T. Moulton McCarthy Marshall Wells Messrs Moulton Donallan Workman McCarthy Mr. Sisk J. W. Moulton Charese Messrs.oulton and

Granite Cutters Demand Higher Wages in Concord

In Concord New Hampshire the Granite Cutters Union served notices to all local granite manufacturers demanding wage increases starting June 1. Minimum hourly pay would rise from 28 to 30 cents with about a 10 percent uplift for all plain and bed work. Sharpeners seek 8 per day, quarrymen push to 2 dollars and up plus 26 percent for powder and steam drillers. Union members also require eight hour Saturdays with full pay and earlier, monthly payments.

Concord N. H

Warrants Out Against Connellsville Labor Leaders

In Warrants issued March 1 a U S court action targets Miners Union officers John McShay John McBride Peter Wise C M Parker Mike Desmat Frank Korfeot Frank de Haven and J D Rea The suit by W F Rainey claims 1000 idle workers after a February 26 mob attack and a February 15 mine fire caused substantial losses Rainey seeks an injunction to bar strikers from assembling near his Paull and Fort Hill works

Pirrssura Connellsville W. F. Rainey Paull Fort Hill W. J. Rainey United States Miners’ Union John McShay John McBride Peter Wise C. M. Parker Mike Desmat Frank Korfeot Frank de Haven J.D. Rea

Threats at Fair Chance Works Spark Arrest Warrant

RK L Martin of Fair Chance Works swore out a warrant in Uniontown for Peter Wise after Wise allegedly urged resumed workers to quit and delivered an incendiary speech threatening Superintendent Martin with retaliation if he did not “come to time” by Tuesday.

RK. L. Martin Fair Chance Works Uniontown Peter Wise Wise Fair Chance Martin Rainey

Managers Statement on Clark Thread Mills Strike

Newark N D March 1 The managers issue a statement on the Clark Thread Company strike saying a spinner was fired for very poor work and others demanded reinstatement. They refused claiming management rights to hire and fire. Spinners struck, three weeks passed, new workers hired, vacancies to be filled. strike not about wages or hours, wages above average and hours shorter. The company fights for the right common to all the right to manage their own business.

Newark N.d Clark Thread Company Rght

Permanent settlement ends Avon factory strike

The Avon Brockton plant, operated by John Peach and his employees, has reached a permanent settlement after a temporary agreement. Workers will receive 3 dollars per day for machine operation and are expected to last 130 parts. If machines fail and workers stay to operate them, no pay deductions will be made.

Brockton Joan Peach Avon

Still Mistress of the Sea How Chilean insurgents failed to cover a British steamer

Captain Scott of the British steamship West Indian recounts an encounter off Coronel with Chilean rebels who tried to seize cargo. He refused to surrender dynamite, warned of armed resistance, and threatened full steam to escape. The Chilean officer apologized and allowed the vessel to proceed to Victoria.

Ottawa Ont Scott Victoria B.C Liverpool Coronel Esmerald theEsmerald Wesndian Chili

Hundreds of Lives Feared Lost in California Floods

A Rocky Mountain News dispatch from Tuma Arizona reports widespread ruin across the Gila Valley with over 2650 houses destroyed and 1400 villagers homeless. River and bridges destroyed, communications down, and fears of many deaths as floodwaters sweep a vast valley.

Denver Col Rocky Mountain News Tuma Ariz Gila Valley Colorado Yuma A.T Baton Boves Mississippi Valley

Twenty Houses Burned in Hermon Fire Rips Watertown Area

A village of 600 in St. Lawrence County, Hermon near Dekalb Junction, suffered a major early morning blaze that destroyed about twenty buildings with losses exceeding 75,000 dollars, 40,000 insured. Only a hand engine fought the fire as water froze in hoses. Several stores, a hotel, a church, and telegraph office burned. six stores and one hotel remaining. Suspected incendiary cause targets a resident with prior fire incidents. In St Louis, a Schell Wagon factory five-story brick building at Carr Street burned last night, loss about 50,000 dollars, fully insured.

Watertown N. Y Hermon St. Lawrence County Dekalb Junction Phelps’s Hotel Knox and Johnson J. K. Hale Stokes, Green & Babcock Childs & Matison J. H. Phelps Poppies Bass J. B. McLean Ryel, McLean, Bass and Ripples Bapsing Church J. Phelps D. Hill E. 0. Reynolds Great Northwestern Telegraph Office St. Louis Schell Wagon Anarriage Company Carr Street

The Illinois Senatorship and Davis Bid in Republican Party

March 1 report from Curcaco notes Chairman Jones of the Republican State Committee and several legislators are moving to nominate Director-General Davis of the World’s Fair for United States Senator. It is claimed seven Democrats have pledged to vote for Coronel Davis, ensuring his election.

Curcaco Jones Republican Party Davis The United States Coronel Davis

Postmaster nomination reflects political balance in Boston

Washington reports the Hart nomination as postmaster for Boston follows President Harrison's pledge to avoid naming a Democrat. General Corse would have been preferred by many, but the President insisted the office belong to a Republican administration. Historians note factional tensions and mixed reactions from Boston Republicans and local leaders.

Washington Senate Thomas N. Hart Boston General Corse Dawes and Hoar Harrison Hart Horace TI. Rockwell Ont Morse Andrew Post General Corsé Republican Party John M. Corse Mass

Ex-Mayor Hart Seeks Postmaster Role After Surprise

Ex-Mayor Hart comments on his unexpected postmaster appointment and plans to learn the office, delaying start until Gen. Corse finishes a fiscal quarter. General Corse expresses strong approval, praising Hart as capable and aligned with city merchants, and stresses keeping competent management.

Hart Gen. Corse General Corse

Prominent Men Comment On Hart Postmaster Appointment

Views from Curtis Guild Jr and Elihu B Hayes on ex Mayor Hart as Boston postmaster. They cite businesslike administration, non partisan service, and potential support from business interests, noting reactions from Thomas collectors, Barrett allies, and others within the Republican Club of Massachusetts.

Curtis Guild, Jr Civil Service Reform Republican Club of Massachusetts General Corse Thomas Hart Elihu B. Hayes Lynn Boston Beard Barrett Leit

Reappointment letters urge Corse for Boston postmaster

Thomas N Hart urges Senator Hoar to reappoint General Corse as Boston postmaster noting his strong record and loyalty. Public letters reveal Corse’s resistance to opposing interests and support from Hart, with Corse replying readiness to aid and welcome duties under John M Corse.

John M. Corse Boston Senator Hoar Candler Thomas N. Harr Commonwealth Avenue

Byrnes Declines Italian Decoration in American Spirit

New York police Chief Inspector Byron Byrnes refused a diploma and Chevalier rank from Italy after conferring with Mayor Grant and Police Commissioner Martin. He said no human honor surpasses being an American citizen and wished to honor Italy without joining the title.

New York Inspector Byrnes James J. Martin Hugh J. Grant Newark Italy Ialy Thomas Byrnes Police Byrnes Grant

Doherty Named U S Marshal Nominee for Massachusetts

Washington March 1 William W Doher ty nominated for United States marshal for Massachusetts is a Boston native of Ireland about 50 years old. He has long been a prominent Republican, was secretary of the Massachusetts Club for years and once President of the Charitable Irish Society. He was also Republican candidate for district attorney.

Marshall Lovering Washiggton William W. Doherty United States Massachusetts Boston Ireland Massachusetts Club Charitable Irish Society

Midnight sessions drift in and out of Senate debates

In private land claim court talks and party conferences a tacit bargain forms to avoid contesting election cases and to let appropriation bills pass. House factions push against a San Francisco Hawaiian cable while debating British timber culture repeal and a tariff treaty with Hawaii. A lawmaker dies and the body adjourns, with a long roll call showing party split on postal subsidy vs shipping bill.

Mritt Illinois Committee On Foreign Affairs Senate San Francisco Hawaiian Islands McCreary Kentucky House Messrs. Hitt Morrow Hermann Oregon Me. Thomson Ohio Committee On Judiciary Phat Aleck Boarman United States Louisiana McCormick Pennsylvania Boarman James Phelan Tennessee Mr. Simonds Connecticut J. Paysey Payson Yeas Messrs. Simonds Buchanan New Jersey Cowles Pyson McKinley Lurner Georgia Clunie California Hearst

Spring Health Advice for Cold Prevention

The article warns against sudden temperature changes and keeping warm winter clothing ready. It notes the risk of lingering colds between seasons and suggests whiskey as a preventive measure, endorsing Daily's Pure Malt Whiskey as the sole standard medicinal option. It cautions readers to avoid other brands.

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