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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1893
Page
4
The anti option bill met its fate in the House, ended as a mischievous device favoring monopoly. The vote was not party bound, but the dying measure reflected shifting power as Republicans left office. It claimed to aid farmers while boosting monopolistic advantages.
A newspaper predicts Cleveland will deliver a short inaugural message around 1500 words a column and a half in the Post. The piece praises conciseness and hints the public and Congress know his positions. It contrasts with Harrison’s long, encyclopedic prior messages.
In a Cleveland Leader letter Governor McKinley declines a relief fund raised by public subscription for his financial obligations. The author praises his manliness and calls out wealthy supporters for not bearing the burden themselves, arguing McKinley is greater than those who aided his rise.
The prison commissioners may refuse to advise the Governor on selecting a warden citing statute requirements. The Boston Journal notes the move could force the Governor into a dilemma. The piece argues the commission’s stance reflects long-standing weakness and incompetence rather than partisanship or discourtesy. The Governor asked for their informed advice, not delegated responsibility.
The fragment argues that officials have a duty to advise despite fear of shifting blame to the Governor, labels withholding counsel as cowardly and branding the matter as very small business.
The Brookline Gas Light dispute in Boston sees Mr J Edward Appicks opposing street pipe layings and the city pursuing dollar gas. Aldermen may challenge the mayor’s contract, but the paper urges backing the gas plan, arguing about half a million residents' interest in lower prices and July delivery.
The New York World quotes finance and trade leaders praising the Democratic administration's prospects. They foresee increased prosperity, stable government resources, and honest Treasury practices. Debtors and creditors would gain clarity, with Cleveland’s era expected to toning up business and restoring confidence.
Citizens of Somerville urged immediate metropolitan development at a town meeting. They argued for uniting all towns within the metropolitan district under a single government to better manage water, sewerage, schools, lighting, police, fire, highways, parks, and rapid transit, asserting key interests are aligned and the greater Boston plan should begin now.
Joseph Russell, a longtime Portland carriage businessman born November 6, 1808 in Ipswich, aged in his 80s, died Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. L. B. Gerts 12 Grand Avenue, Portland. He was a well known city figure for over fifty years.
An entertainment and ball will be held tomorrow evening at Turn Hall on Middlesex Street to benefit families in distress. The event is organized under the auspices of Dr. D. Kicin.
Profile of Boston sculptor William Ordway Partridge a Paris born artist with American roots age 31 who studied in Europe and at Columbia College he has earned 10000 for Shakspeare statue 27000 for a Grant equestrian bust sold a Head of Christ for 1000 and is linked to various city events and local gossip including police and political figures.
A dainty memorial of Bishop Phillips Brooks, 82 pages priced at 60 cents. Illustrated by Louis K. Harlow and Louis Heynelle, Hollam lander Bradshaw & Folsom Boston 1893. Describes the collection of sermons and addresses with strong faith and artistic printing aimed at younger readers nationwide.
The Boston Society of Natural History held a meeting last evening with papers read by Professor E. Morse, Dr. De Hayes, and Mr. M. R. Camp.
The North Dorchester Improvement Association marks its first anniversary with a celebration at the United States Hotel on Tuesday evening March 7 at 6 o'clock.
A roundup of contemporary literary criticism covers an array of titles by Merriman Booth Tucker Field Greenwood and others. It highlights strengths and flaws from narrative tension to historical scope and descriptive prose, noting uneven plotting and strong scenes like volcanic climax and Cora Wilkins’ dramatic arc.
W D Stowells in Harper's March issue ponders death as ultimate certainty. The passage questions whether life ends by gradual decay or sudden catastrophe, pondering place time and sun as unknowable, yet death remains the sole certainty.
From the Lowell News, Postmaster Hart of Boston, a perennial officeholder, runs for the Republican nomination for governor. He’s predicted to face the same setbacks as Brackett, Alien and Haile. New Home Sewing Machine, 160 Tremont.
Advertiser seeks a complete run of the Boston Daily Post from February 1891 to December 15 1892. Offers good price for full set or substantial holdings. Address B B Post.
Senator Butler calls for a legislative special committee to investigate the State Prison detailing relations between commissioners, the warden, prison management, and inmate labor. The Senate debated salaries and expenses as the bill was tabled, with an explicit plan to introduce an investigation order.
Miss Fannie Abraham and Mr. David P. Ehrlich wed at Cotillion Hall in a Hebrew ceremony performed by Rev. Solomon Schindler. Bride’s maid Emma Ehrlich. gowns trimmed with duchesse lace. Ushers include Lee Abraham and Ehrlich brothers. Wedding supper followed by dancing. bridal tour to Washington for inauguration, then south. Groom and bride’s families prominent in tobacco business on Court Street.
The first annual Chapman School class of 92 reunion was held in Central Hall East Boston with matrons Mrs Sullivan and Mrs Adams. Program included piano solo recitation and class prophecy. A peanut hunt followed by a collation and dancing late into the night. Notable attendees listed.
New York report details the secretive reveal of four young ladies of the 400 who will perform at the Vanieville Club next Monday around midnight. The piece notes their dainty, chic costumes, lace details, and velvet masks concealing faces as observers await the identities.
Captain Atkins reports the fishing schooner Alf Keene fifteen miles southeast of Cape Cod is hoisted with union flag down and short of provisions. After three days with no food, the crew half starved receive what relief the Dickenson can spare as the vessel struggles to reach Boston under storm sails.
Joseph Gillis Biggar Branch of the Irish National Federation held a Harmony Hall meeting last night. President Edward J. Ahern and Vice-President Michael P. OConnor spoke on Home Rule. A resolution approving the bill was adopted and a committee named to plan a public meeting. The next business meeting is set for the first Wednesday in April.
The Bowdoin prizes were announced with several winners receiving $100 each for dissertations and translations. T. C. Smith 1892 earned $100 for Unconscious Mental Life, F. K. Ball 1890 1891 won $100 for a Greek translation from Bunyan, EB Cockrell earned $100 for The Political Influence of the Speaker, G. R. Noyes 1894 for a Latin translation from Henry Clay, E. A. Burt 1893 for The Origin and Variation of Organism, and S. M. Baliou 1898 for The Natural History of Rivers with a $50 prize.
Children playing with matches sparked a Ore fire yesterday afternoon at 2553 Dorchester Street. It was extinguished by Engine Company No. 8. The dwelling is occupied by Willian Whittredge and owned by James M. Plympton. Damages tally about $300 for the house and $150 for furniture.
Yesterday marked the first day for applications for liquor licenses for the coming year. Licenses go into effect May 1, but applications may be filed any March weekday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding Saturdays, with approvals expected in mid to late April.
The piece notes diverse happenings for inauguration day including Young Men's Democratic Club and Montgomery Guards heading to Washington, public meetings on liquor reform at MIT, and Rev W E Barton to be installed at Shawmut. It mentions Tammany and other groups traveling by six fast trains, with many divisions and bands marching. Also references governors, clubs, and dog shows in Elmira and Chicago.
The second annual meeting of the Harvard Teachers' Association will be held in Sever Hall Saturday morning at 9 30 o'clock.
Various Boston area papers praise Mayor Matthews for securing dollar gas for Boston and praise his stance against the gas ring. Springfield and Newport editors advocate for dollar gas in their cities, while Lowell and Springfield Union applaud Boston’s win and call for similar reforms elsewhere.
P J Turley of 5 Phillips Street Boston writes in 1893 praising the Boston Post as a friend to the struggling masses. He highlights free consultations with leading lawyers offered by the paper and predicts a prosperous future with growth in circulation beyond its sister papers.
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