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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1892
Page
4
The Post urges immediate funding and detailed reporting on safe fire escapes for Boston schoolhouses. It notes many schools lack escapes or have dangerous, useless ones and calls for swift action by the school committee and City Council. The column then touches on various unrelated items with satirical quips about current events and figures.
The Celtic Association of South Boston marked the 114th birthday of Irish patriot Robert Emmet with an open house at their C Street hall and a 10 pm banquet. John J. Teevens opened the meeting with toastmaster Terrence Cavanah. Speakers included Arthur M. Forrister, Captain Edward O’Meagher, Senator William S. McNary, Alderman Thomas F. Keenan, and Eugene Davis, with songs and recitations filling the evening before a late adjournment.
The Boston Post announces subscription rates and delivery procedures. It explains weekly issuance on Fridays, requests notifications for delivery changes, and notes second class matter status. It instructs drivers to provide both current and future addresses for paper changes and asks all payments to be made payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The speaker denounces monster combinations of inflated capital that tax the public on essentials and industrial materials. Trusts may resist under current laws, but if so the laws must be changed for stricter enactments. The people are greater than any monopoly.
A concise listing of current performances across Boston venues. Notable shows include Fanny Rice in A Jolly Surprise at Bowpors Square Theatre and Marie Wainwright in Amy Robsart at Tremont Theatre, with others featuring Fanny Davenport Cleopatra and Lillian Russell in La Cigale. Also listed are burlesque acts, circuses, and variety programs at Howard UM and nearby houses.
A brief item from Saturday morning indicates a note or column titled Without a Muzzle. The exact content is limited to the date and a terse reference, suggesting a social or editorial remark without extended details.
The piece criticizes Congressman Reed for arrogance after clashing with Speaker Crisp. It argues his past boldness at the Speaker's desk appeared humorous then but now seems petty and overbearing from his reduced position. It cautions Reed to temper his self importance in future.
The defense of Whiskey Trust officials will claim a regular Illinois chartered company not a trust. Standard Oil Trust, once ruled an illegal Ohio combine, may reorganize as a corporation like Sugar Trust. The coal trust resists Pennsylvania inquiry, and its future defense remains unclear. The public expects legislators to curb these combinations.
The Post will publish daily blank forms for Democrats and Republicans to express preference between Cleveland and Hill, Harrison and Blaine. Starting Monday, the effort aims to gauge state sentiment with an honest ballot and fair count, seeking representative results.
A new Republican silver bill by Senator Ford proposes government purchase of silver at market price and issue as legal tender without metal limits. It would establish a silver standard of seventy cents per dollar, offering no miner profits and risking currency debasement, critics say.
The Massachusetts governor rebukes Governor Bulkeley for demanding a hearing in Connecticut before surrendering deputy sheriff Sibley. Russell argues inter state kidnapping is illegal and a formal criminal requisition governs extradition, defending Massachusetts rights with temperate but firm language. He notes Bulkeley’s stance shows arrogance and ignores constitutional protections while stressing the liberty loving people of Massachusetts will not consent to Connecticut officers entering Massachusetts to seize suspects.
The Home Market Bulletin criticizes Representative Bennett for a narrow wool view and harming New England by inviting national resentment. Bennett defends free wool, while the piece condemns appeasement of monopolies and urges bold action against McKinley era protections.
The excerpt condemns Governor Bulkeley for defying state and federal constitutions and for politically seizing power. It argues that Connecticut’s electorate did choose a governor, but Bulkeley's administration has created anarchy by denying the elected leader's authority, with Massachusetts Governor Russell voicing strong protest but fearing no effect.
The New York Chamber of Commerce backs the Boston Merchants Association in opposing free silver. The resolution deems any legislation devaluing the dollar a menace to government credit and national interests. The Boston merchants condemn the Journal’s policy and urge Congress to block free coinage, criticizing Republican zeal.
A letter from William H. Davis of Wentworth New Hampshire dated February 29 1892 commends the Post for removing the Old Fogg and supporting West End and schoolhouse reforms. He lauds the paper's presidential race stance and wishes continued success.
The note proposes a state law to set carriage rates at two cents per mile and urges improvements at two grade crossings within city limits. An address at ee street in Somerville is listed for contact.
In a fragmentary political reminiscence a single Republican from Massachusetts stands out. Colonel Charles F. Allen of Lowell is imagined as a blunt speaker who would speak plainly about the recent state campaign even if it means revisiting defeat and danger.
The speaker laments being sidelined after a failed run for governor and accuses Lodge of sabotaging his campaign. He hints at challenges within the Republican party, vows not to seek renomination, and contemplates attending the Minneapolis convention as a delegate if invited. He dismisses hopes of a political comeback and asserts independence from party control.
Harper's Monthly notes the Cunard steamer Persia achieving a Liverpool to New York crossing in nine days, twelve hours, and seventeen minutes, four hours faster than prior records, with expectations of sub nine days in favorable seasons. A. I. Nobis, Worcester, March 3, 1892.
A federal conference between the World's Columbian Commission and the Chicago directory of the air led to a plan to ask Congress for roughly 6.2 million dollars for the fair. Approximately five million would support ongoing Chicago projects and about 1.2 million would cover expenses under commission supervision. The meeting included members of the World Columbian Commission’s legislative committee and President Baker.
The Chamberlin memorial committee met and voted to hold services at the Meionaon on Thursday evening April 7 with local talent and invited speakers Dr Edward McGlynn John Swinton Henry George Solon Chase T B Wakeman T W Powderly and James B Weaver. Stenographer to be hired and proceedings printed in permanent form. Contributors may send funds to treasurer M M Avery 184 Boylston Street.
Reports indicate Mr Springer shows no worse condition and is resting easily after discussion on March 4. The update notes he retained his improvement and passed a late hour without further complication.
A fire broke out at Crown Roller Mills in Macowarouis Minn prompting a second alarm. Fire crews responded quickly as the blaze threatened the plant and surrounding area. No further details on casualties or damage were provided in the readable text.
A busy Boston theatre week features The Ensign at the Boston Theatre with naval realism led by director William Haworth and a strong cast including Maishall and Gleason. Also Princess of Erie at the Museum with Carleton’s production stars Campbell Davenport Burress and O Leary. The Japanese Circus Trio and other acts play the Grand Opera House and a crowded advance for Sadie Martinot’s Pompadour at Tremont Theatre is noted alongside other major bills and engagements.
General Bussey resumed testimony before the Raum investigating committee and explained the pension bureau order termed the comp eted files order. He denied sons or relatives of board of appeals members served on the examining board. A dispute over the prompter’s identity followed and adjournment was set for tomorrow.
The Maine, a new screw steamer for the Stonington line, reached Pier 36 North River after an eastward voyage. It is the first screw passenger steamer to operate between Boston Providence and New York and is noted for a dining cabin placed aft of the pilot house. The Maine is expected to outrun existing boats in service and resembles the Monmouth and Sandy Hook in design.
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