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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1892
Page
4
The speaker argues the lives of Boston children are the top priority and daily danger arises from lacking protections. A modest expenditure could supply safeguards, asserting that safety must come before other concerns and that the city should not neglect this duty by underfunding schoolhouse protection.
A Massachusetts editorial attacks Congressmen Walker Conswell and Randall as traitors to state interests. It accuses them of voting with Bland and silver advocates over sound money, contrasting with McKinley and monopolists on relief for ironmasters and wool manufacturers. The piece suggests continued voter removal this fall to curb such influence.
The new Congress moves to debate the tariff issue seen as the central mandate from the 1890 election. Democrats press to revise the McKinley act to relieve industry, arguing a Republican Senate blocks progress. The coming debate will shape the months ahead and the campaign.
A Massachusetts petition urges Congress to establish courts for Indians to apply equal laws, civilize them, and foster citizenship. The plan, once kept from public view, seeks reform despite opposition from Senator Dawks. The document cites signatures and authority of endorsers as grounds for renewed consideration.
In Washington last evening he claimed history vindicates the Fifty-first Congress, citing Supreme Court rulings on House rules and the McKinley tariff act. The court upheld the rules and the speaker’s enforcement but did not address the act’s core merits, leaving the essential issue to history.
The passage condemns autocratic rule as illegal yet harmful rules. It declares the McKinney act constitutional but oppressive and notes Mr. Reep boasts of Congress evading law while committing wrongdoing. The commentary argues this harms the country despite legal allowances.
A Massachusetts report lauds Democrats in Congress for voting against the free coinage bill while condemning Republicans who aligned with silver inflationists. It recalls a 1890 clash where sound money Democrats opposed BLAND and defended free coinage, framing current GOP actions as weak and hypocritical alongside honorable Democratic conduct.
The Boston Journal accuses Governor Ames of reducing a principle to detail in defending McKinley era policy. The piece laments the impact on New England industries and cites the closing of Norway Iron Works and other mills as evidence. Massachusetts Republicans are urged to rethink their stance on free silver.
The Swansea import of 3000 tons of tin plates for New York follows earlier shipments to St Louis and Chicago, totaling 9,229,000 pounds in a short span. The piece notes public skepticism over U S manufacturing output and cites planned wage cuts for American workers in rolling iron and steel to tin plate.
A symbolic candle burn speaks to a journal's duty to truth in Boston. The emblem declares it is bought not for gold and will stand for right despite threats. Located at 52 Kilby Street, the city note marks a steadfast press symbol.
Carlton P. Mills, recently in charge of a large Kalamazoo congregation and previous Newton and Boston church roles, is filling the vacant pulpit at the Chapel of the Ascension on Washington Street near Roxbury. He is already gaining esteem among Boston’s younger ministers.
The text records partisan chatter about Republican presidential hopefuls Reed and Reid, Behring’s expected return, and Democratic warming. It notes Maine ice crop failure explained Monday, a Palmer mill stoppage with its engineer, and a Watterson Club moment where Joseph Cook laments modern preaching, commenting on topless heaven and bottomless hell.
Professor Charles Eliot Norton, literary executor of James Russell Lowell, questions risk and propriety of erecting a Lowell monument in Westminster Abbey. He notes English support but declines public endorsement while emphasizing Lowell’s role in fostering friendly ties between England and America.
Antwerp March 8 The Handelsblatt reports the United States offered to purchase the Congo Free State and cover Belgiums costs and an indemnity The King of Belgium reportedly rejected the proposal The statement receives no official credence.
Commissioner Raum explains to Secretary Noble that no pension claim will be settled out of its turn. He directs file clerks to attach a card noting draw out of order before adjudication to prevent recurrence of the issue.
Advices from Guatemala report General Barrios, recently declared president, has been imprisoned by order of President Barillas. Excitement runs high in the Altos district as people arm themselves amid the political upheaval.
The Day Edgell vanished at the State House after discussing a Norfolk trip with a Messenger and another man. Authorities consider an insane impulse theory, note a prior Norfolk visit with Senate page Henry Finan, and will dispatch circulars and consult Norfolk police for inquiries.
A Tremont Temple audience heard the New England Conservatory orchestral class perform with precision and expression. Willie Troupe impressed with a violin solo, while Miss Emerson and Mr Thomas E Clifford offered Wagner vocal selections. Otto Bendix will recital at Mason Hamlin Hall tonight. Schedule changes and future opera and Beethoven works announced for March concerts.
The funeral of the late Hon. Augustus Storrs was held from the chapel at Storrs's School in Plainfield in the afternoon.
A western state Republican figure, Colonel Myron P. Walker of Belchertown, is highlighted for his entertaining quips which would read entertainingly if published.
Walker presents a self described veteran’s case for Congress, criticizing party leaders who opposed his 1890 bid, recounting his drummer role in the Civil War era, and declaring Myron P. Walker the next Republican representative for the district with a lifelong platform.
Paris Herald dispatch offers a daily hint on cultural happenings and social notes from the French capital, highlighting fashion, arts, and notable events shaping the city life.
A Boston West Somerville mail delay complaint requests the Post to examine late afternoon deliveries. The correspondent offers to provide envelopes from delayed letters to pinpoint the problem, while postal staff say they will investigate if provided with actual samples.
Gloucester dispatch reports Ten Pound Island fish hatchery has hatched and planted 15,000,000 young cod since December 1, 1891 with 2,000,000 spawn funds. The station currently holds 1,500,000 young cod ready for planting and received three million spawn from Portsmouth last night.
John T McLoughlin of Milford stands as a youthful Democratic leader in the Legislature. He is tall with rosy cheeks dark hair and a mustache. stylish in dress and quick in debate he enjoys banter and social visits with fellow lawmakers after sessions.
Captain Charles St. John of the schooner Minnie Rowan arrived in Baltimore too worsened to land. He sailed February 17 from Horse Island Maine, endured a northeast gale off Winter Quarter Shoal, with sails split and crew fighting seas. After days hove-to and a long voyage, injuries forced a substitute captain and plans to return to Chester, Connecticut.
In Des Moines on March 8 the Iowa Prohibition law was effectively overturned as the Senate approved the Gatch bill by twenty seven to twenty two. The measure allows county option with each community voting on liquor questions at elections no more often than every five years. Three Republican senators joined Democrats in passage, and Governor Hoes is expected to sign.
Harrisburg, March 8. An equity suit to test the legality of the Reading railroad deal will be filed by the Attorney General this week. The action will include copies of the leases not yet made public.
John L Sullivan via manager Duncan K Harrison informs backer Charley Johnson of Brooklyn that he aims to cover Corbett's forfeit for a match in late August or early September under Marquis of Queensberry rules with a $10 000 outside bet and the largest purse, winner takes all.
John M. Flynn of 24 Jamaica street Jamaica Plain was arrested by Station 18 officers last night on charges of assault and battery with a lighted lamp. The incident occurred in the waiting room of the West End railroad at the corner of South and Jamaica streets Jamaica Plain.
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