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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1893
Page
4
Second Class Matter notice states ad money is at the risk of the gender. All checks drafts and money orders must be payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The text argues for fair accommodation of women at public entertainment venues and urges hotelkeepers to balance discretion with protecting guests. It condemns cruel refusals and the stigma of doubt, proposing practical ways hotels can exercise discretion to safeguard their houses while upholding women's rights to lodging.
The Post prints a mass petition in support of Mayor Matthews demanding dollar gas for Boston. Bankers, merchants, manufacturers, and wholesale firms across Washington Street and the financial district join, far exceeding the required twenty signers for a hearing, underscoring broad public backing for relief from gas trust extortion.
Boston Mayor N Matthews Jr urges legislature to grant power to set terms for private gas street use. Reported legal opinions from City Corporation Counsel Babson support contracts with Brookline Gas Light Co and seek enabling legislation to attach price conditions to street lighting deals despite existing street permits.
The Lynn mayor, Hayes, may run for Congress to succeed Mr. Lope. The piece urges Republicans to nominate him though noting politics aside he is sound and would advocate reforms aligned with the Cleveland administration. It argues Democrats hold a better chance but would welcome a strong Republican if elected.
The piece argues that Harrison era lax enforcement of federal trust laws must end. It praises Attorney General Olney as experienced and fit to press prosecutions against monopolies. Public expectation calls for bold action by Olney to become a renowned public benefactor.
The Post urges Aldermen to refrain from tampering with the eight ward dollar gas contract. The Mayor and city law department insist the agreement is sound and within executive power, aligning with public demand for dollar gas and avoiding unpopular obstruction.
The suit by two Amesbury women against the Adams House proprietor challenges the refusal to admit them as guests. The article notes the case as a practical protest against perceived women’s rights denial, attributing the decision to a cautious innkeeper and a sleepy staff member.
The passage praises M. Taine as a cosmopolitan figure surpassing Balzac and Dumas in influence. It notes his mastery of English literature, his art philosophy across the Netherlands Italy and Greece, and his keen French Revolution sketches. Taine is hailed as one of the greatest trenchmen of his generation.
The writer urges President Cleveland to appoint General Cousins as head of the United States consular service in England as an early start to reorganizing the public service. They note Cousins might have joined the Cabinet and could have served well for Massachusetts, and argue for an immediate placement on the administration’s list.
The article praises the car-couplier bill as practical and tangible for the public. It notes President SEAnnison signed the measure in the session's closing hours, with few of his four years marked by such acts. The Interstate Commerce Commission must now implement the provisions to reform U.S. railroading.
The New York World argues the new Attorney General faces a broad chance to curb private taxation on life's necessities through conspiracies that control production and distribution. It urges him to use law to break up such practices and to expose legal gaps for a Democratic Congress to fix. If he acts, the country will praise him. if not, condemnation will follow.
A Vermont widower who lost his daughter had an epitaph placed on her tombstone read Go sleep with ma Abniny B Soon pa will come and sleep with thee The man has since buried three wives and remains healthy according to a New York Tribune item
The Boston Post is praised in the Iverett Herald for its brisk morning news. Its lively columns, likened to the famed "Brown Two" dish, offer quick appetizing and satisfying reads for busy businessmen.
The Post’s 30 ton Jumbo press work in progress prompts readers to be patient as engineers tame the machine. Inspector Camrell discusses fire prevention science, Captain Damrell’s daily study, and Henry O’Meara’s appointment to a Chicago World’s Fair religious congress advisory council.
A clipped verse recounts a civic tale in rhyme. Four years back Ola Uncle Sam urged Ben to replace Grover, leading Grove to search for a wood pile he left behind. The scene shifts to present chatter as Bennie now takes up the saw and sings.
At the second meeting of the Olsen Outing Club in Stewart Hall Secretary T. D. Labey announced Lyceum Hall East Boston had been secured for the first grand ball on Friday evening April 14. The club has 24 members whose summer pleasure is harbor outings. State and city officials will be invited and a large circle of friends is expected.
From the Salem Register, the inauguration issue by The Boster Post is described as a blooming edition featuring red white and blue embellishments.
A special Pullman vestibuled train with baggage car sleepers dining car and library observation car will depart Lowell at 4 p m for Raymond and Whitcomb s California excursion ending in the south on the 20th The New England group includes many named residents from Chelsea Lowell Boston and other Massachusetts towns led by Charles A Cooke
The Marlboro Enterprise notes the colored first page of the Boston Post inauguration issue as a daisy design. It mentions a New Home Sewing Machine at 160 Tremont.
A compact readers’ collage of quips and snippets from various papers. Jests about crooks, baseball salaries, Lent musings, royal gifts, cat essays, misprints, squibs, and domestic anecdotes are linked by a playful streak and period voice.
Judge Hardy reports death of Fanny Sharz from injuries after jumping from a window in City Hospital. Delirium led to the act. a hypnotic drug given to another patient by mistake hastened the end, though injuries were fatal, the judge finds.
Sunday raid on Chinatown led to 41 men brought before Judge Hardy on charges of presence where gaming implements were found. All pleaded guilty and faced fines. treasurer prepared $205 for Clerk Ingails. Judge Hardy increased the usual fine by five dollars, totaling $10 with costs for each defendant.
James B. Schmidt completes an excellent likeness of Julia Marlowe displayed in a C. E. Osgood show window at 744 and 756 Washington Street. The portrait is a creditable achievement for the rising young artist.
The Boston Press Club hosts an annual benefit at the Boston Theatre on Thursday afternoon. Notable acts include Miss Marlowe as Imogen, Mme Vetta, Mickey Finn in Boston debut, Mme Nikisch, and Edwin Foy celebrating his birthday. Flower sales by Charley Metcalfe and helpers, and Ali and Beni acrobats promise a strong program with famed Museum company performers. Immediate ticket purchase advised to avoid disappointment.
The Hon. John D. Long sues United States Mutual Accident Assurance Co. of New York to recover 10,000 on a policy issued to Marcus M. Mason of Winehendon. Mason, a Boston visitor, drowned at Niagara Falls last July after slipping with a guide near the cataract. His widow sues on the claim. Mason had other paid policies.
The author died Friday at the Hotel Thorndike from injuries from the February 25 Park Squire runaway accident. Funeral held at Emmanuel Church Newbury Street at 10:30 AM with Rev Leighton Parks officiating. Pallbearers included Lt Derby H Crocker Newport R I Beadford Boston Archibald Gracie H B Thompkins New York Capt Selfridge USN Parkman Shaw Boston and Stockton Boston.
The Grand Opera House tops a 30 inch reflector light that beams 100000 candles across the city nightly for a month. Mark Lowd oversees the show with a high powered beam that can reach twenty five to thirty miles, illuminating Mt Washington last year’s height and drawing crowds to the South End.
J O Shaw Jr chairman of the Boston Athletic Association house committee spoke on a waiter strike. Temporary waiters paid 15 dollars weekly with one meal daily refused to stay past 8 PM to clear tables. Their places were filled next day by six more applicants. Brown the steward offered brief comment.
Additional contributions raise the relief fund total to 28892 dollars acknowledged by treasurer Hon. John Simpkins of the citizens' committee at 223 Washington Street.
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