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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1893
Page
4
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The office seeks Mr Jostan Quincy as a capable choice for the Democratic administration in a Massachusetts context. His displayed qualities promise service value, with broad support across the people of Massachusetts. The piece also notes Lieutenant-Commander Sory as an ideal assistant secretary of the navy and TLAMLIN as a strong Treasury candidate.
The Boston Post has stood alone in demanding dollar gas to dethrone a costly monopoly. Support has grown from the mayor and over a thousand business representatives, with the Gas Commission hearing showing the paper’s influence and the public’s shifting stance.
A call argues that replacing the warden alone cannot fix the prison system. It faults the Board of Prison Commissioners and divided responsibility and urges the Governor to oust all officials sharing blame. It praises Dr. Thomas L. Jenks as a model for reform and urges decisive action to end sentiment.
State calls for stern restraint and a stronger, iron hand in prison management, arguing stricter measures are necessary to maintain order and safety within facilities.
The Boston law department represented the mayor at a Gas Commission hearing on the city’s complaint against the gas monopoly. Corporation Counsel Babson argued that gas costs are about forty five cents per thousand feet, yet Bay State sells to distributors at one dollar. He urged rapid commission action to cap prices, noting a $130 bill for gas vs 45 cent production. Hearing adjourned two weeks, delaying relief valued at about $15,000.
Colonel McClure's report to the Philadelphia Times reveals a deliberate Republican effort to hide the true state of national finances. The piece criticizes Secretary Foster's cash deficits and borrowing from banks, declaring the Cleveland administration will be honest with the people.
A gossiping column notes a vivid colored cartoon in the Post’s Saturday issue and praises Transcript as a strong foe of Boston’s gas monopoly. It visits veteran editor John Oxton, Attorney-General Olney, Governor Russell, Speaker Barrett, Senator Fitzgerald, and Pillsbury family, plus Chicago World’s Fair and transit buzz.
The Home Rule bill gains ground as Gladstone’s position strengthens daily in Parliament while opposition factions falter. Ulster Orangemen threaten revolt, harming the Unionist cause, and by-elections in England favor the Liberal majority, signaling a likely Commons passage despite Lords’ possible moves.
The piece argues that President Cleveland will not act on the annexation treaty until both sides have been heard. It contrasts this patient, cautious approach with what it characterizes as the Republican administration’s haste, asserting the Democratic administration upholds fair play both domestically and in foreign policy, highlighting a shift in perceived national character.
A Portsmouth Times report highlights Massachusetts Governor Russell as a standout at the Washington inauguration. The Holyoke Democrat notes he received unprecedented honors and attention, second only to the President and Vice-President, fueling debate over his national stature and political future.
A collage of clipped quotes from multiple papers rails at business, fashion, and politics. Jokes about optics makers, policemen in politics, Indian hunter gains, barbers’ shrinking trade, and a merry dig at crinoline fashion. A playful panorama of early 20th century concerns.
To the Editor of the Post a reader praises Messrs Clifford and Stiles of 23 Court street for valuable legal advice that saved over $100 and cost only one rent of the Post. The letter urges traveling salesmen to subscribe to the Post for education and access to free legal guidance.
From the New York Times Josiah Quincy stands as a conspicuous Democrat in Massachusetts for his work at the national Democratic headquarters in New York during the last campaign noted for effectiveness and thoroughness.
The Haverhill Gazette notes The Boston Post's first page printed in colors to honor the inauguration. The Post is praised as becoming a great paper. Advertisement: New Home Sewing Machine at 160 Tremont.
Mrs A L Brown wife of Archibald L Brown and eldest daughter of Chief Justice Melville W Fuller died after a two week illness from blood poisoning following an operation at her child's birth. Her parents arrived too late. She was about 28 and her Chicago wedding two years ago was a major social event.
The British barkentine Chiselhurst, bound from Port Royal to the United Kingdom and owned in Swansea, sank after a gale. Nine crew members were rescued by the tramp steamer Eglatine from Rio Marina, with ropes and life preservers, before the Chiselhurst disappeared in minutes.
A tender exchange unfolds as she admires the stars while he, gazing downward, discovers a deeper light in her eyes. He lifts her face, their gaze meets, and he whispers that the stars shine for him because they illuminate their bond. Judge.
A Cleveland inventor creates a small crinoline style device to fasten below the knee and give trousers a distingué look. It tucks inside to shape the leg, letting feet swing free while keeping breezes from highlighting leg form.
Washington forecast notes fair weather for Wednesday in New England with slight temperature changes, followed by rain by Thursday morning. Winds will be variable but shift to easterly as the system moves in.
Worcester on March 7 reports a special election to fill the General Court vacancy from Ward 6. Dr. Henry Y. Simpson, the Republican candidate, was elected with no opposing vote. The vacancy arose from the death of Henry J. Jennings.
Springville, N Y March 7 Leo Multer teller of the Farmers Bank here has absconded and is 3000 short in his accounts His bondsmen have made good the amount of his deflection.
A fire at the Mimico foundry early this morning caused an estimated loss of 40009 dollars with insurance coverage of 15000 dollars. The incident occurred in Toronto, with Marchere brass noted among the items.
Nearby figures Secretary of War Lamont and Postmaster-General Wilson S. Bissell and their wives loom large in President Meveland’s social orbit. Mrs. Bissell Louise Fowler Sturges, daughter of Edward Sturges of Geneva, N Y, studied in Europe then married Mr. Bissell in 1890. They live in Buffalo with a daughter Margaret born in 1891 and are active in Episcopal circles.
The Post, a Democratic paper in Pittsfield Boston, published a twelve page edition to mark inauguration day. Its first page features a colorful engraving using white blue and red black combination tints, praised for both attractiveness and novelty.
The Malden News cites the Cleveland inaugural number of the Boston Post from last Saturday, noting in red white and blue it demonstrated commendable enterprise.
Dalton laments feeling cheap after Miss Savecash accepts him. Morton asks why. The reply suggests she never takes anything on and calls it a bargain.
In a Mt Juliet field near Clarksville two women, Mrs John W Jones and her sixteen year old daughter, were ignited by a brush heap and burned to death while working in an adjoining field. Men nearby tried to help but the victims died within minutes.
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