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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Type Hall
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Massachusetts
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Kelly
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Board of Aldermen
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Thomas Minton
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James Murphy
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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.
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J. T. Moulton
McCarthy
Marshall Wells
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Donallan
Workman McCarthy
Mr. Sisk
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Charese
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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.
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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
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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.
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Uniontown
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Boston
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Candler
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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.
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Hugh J. Grant
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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.
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Washiggton
William W. Doherty
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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.
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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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