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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1893
Page
4
The notice lists daily and weekly rates with yearly, quarterly, and monthly prices. It instructs subscribers to provide both current and new addresses for changes. It notes Second Class Matter status and that ad payments are at the sender's risk, with checks made payable to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
The House of Commons reduced majorities do not halt the Home Rule bill's advance. It will win Liberal support at the next division. Opponents show frustration, while schemes to stir disturbances in Ireland and London evidence desperation. Gladstone’s work continues steadily, now a matter of weeks.
The piece questions how a free-silver majority in the new Senate finance committee could influence policy, noting President Cleveland acts as a veto barrier against free coinage. It argues party opinion matters but has no practical effect while Cleveland remains in office.
The Sunday Herald symposium argues taxation unfairly burdens the poor, affecting rent and prices. It dismisses Henry George’s single tax on land values and calls for direct measures such as a graduated income tax and taxes on luxuries. Wealth will evade indirect schemes unless wealth is taxed directly.
The author argues that inheritance taxation is the earliest means to ensure wealth contributes its fair share to public needs. He contends this should be strengthened and more widely applied, not rolled back, as part of establishing equal rights and duties in society.
The Boston Emergency Hospital and its Dr George W Galvin faced a crippling blow from a major fire. Trustees plan a popular subscription fund to reestablish the hospital, with Post offering to publish and pass along subscriptions. Dr Galvin’s brave sacrifice is celebrated as the city supports rapid restoration of the service. The editorial also notes stock market shifts and optimism for a robust spring trade.
Provisional Sandwich Islands commissioners push for an on site American commission to investigate, arguing honesty and avoiding mistakes. President Cleveland warns against rush, recalls the Harrison era treaty, and emphasizes gathering adequate information before any annexation steps. The return to cautious review echoes concerns over how the revolution occurred.
A call to action scorns pension sharks and urges nationwide action to defend pensioner dignity. Led by Representative Joseph H. O'Neil, Massachusetts veterans are urged to rally as a patriotic duty akin to bearing arms, with the Grand Army of Massachusetts urged to follow his lead.
The column notes Gilman’s coinage ladyly proves Boston writers push language forward. It covers views of Hawaiian princess photos, Fire Commissioner Innis, poet Henry O’Meara for Lexington, P A O’Farrell from Tacoma, and tributes to Boston Pilot foreman Edward Welsh. It mentions ex Chief Brigham praising Boston firemen, Hotel Oxford owner Moring’s West venture, and an Emrgency Hospital shoe snapshot.
The Jewish Chronicle has been acquired by Dr. A. D. Jacobson who will assume control and appoint Rabbi Schindler. The paper is to be revised in form and improved in quality, promising a notably interesting publication ahead.
The letter lauds the Boston Post for its red white and blue supplement and calls the Worcester Post a democracy child. It notes editorial improvements over the past eighteen months and lauds Grazier for guiding a rising paper and installing a new press to handle growing circulation.
A collage of witty quotes from various papers lampoons critics, art, politics, and distant signs of humor. It notes critics in Philadelphia and Indianapolis jests about high art, a Maine man shipping a straight fir spear to Chicago, and a Cleveland beat on a babbling baby.
President Grevy’s fall over decorations sales blamed on son in law. President Carner faces Panama graft revelations shaking faith in government from top to bottom. Despite deep corruption, the French maintain stubborn spirit amid two administrations scandal.
Massachusetts veterans call for pension reform and urge congressional revision. New York Grand Army posts pledge action to aid in revising pension lists. Pennsylvania encampment formally demands purging of pension rolls and declares duty to the Republic.
The proposed Phillips Brooks statue would be the most expensive in Boston at about 75 000 dollars. By comparison the Washington equestrian statue on the Public Garden cost 55 000 dollars with pedestal and foundation. Earlier high values include John Harvard 20 000 and Josiah Quincy 12 000. Other notable commissions range from 7 000 to 15 000 for figures like Webster Sumner Everett Garrison Grover Leif Ericson and Franklin among others.
The Hampton House death case identified the deceased as Mrs Susan B Warner of Chelsea a 45 year old woman of refined appearance who apparently died by her own action. No next of kin or valuables were found and the body lies at the morgue awaiting claim or burial in the potter's field if unclaimed.
A fragment from a domestic scene shows George Hardpan planning frugality this year while Mrs. Hardpan imagines economizing by making hats bonnets dresses and Mary adds shirts and collars. The exchange reveals thrift as a social satire in a bustling home.
Boston March 10 1893 residents of Ward 9 petition Mayor Nathan Matthews Jr to extend the Brookline Gas Company contract terms so gas may be priced at $1 per 1000 feet instead of $1.30. Signers include William Power Wilson Charles A Prince George Fabyan Benjamin Clark and Louis Brandeis among others.
W H Brine says he will sue for damages after selling Cutter's silk bought in January. He recounts selling at low prices, large purchases by customers, an encounter with a Boston agent's son, and a police probe from New York alleging theft. Goods were seized on a writ of replevin, with Brine presenting receipts and Cutter bills. Police seek to locate the alleged fence name.
Clarence Dow, the popular baseball writer, died Saturday at his West Somerville home. Born in Charlestown thirty eight years ago, he attended local schools and graduated from Winthrop Grammar School and Charlestown High in 1872 alongside Stephen O Meara and John J McNally. He worked for Stickney and Poor, served as a navy schoolmaster, clerk at Wright and Moody, then led a census bureau department before joining the Globe baseball department where his wartime team and player statistics gained recognition. Dow loved outdoor sports, especially baseball, and played for Charlestown Unions and the Franklins and Riversides of Cambridge.
The Boston Post, with a new press, shows steady progress and aims to surpass rival dailies in Boston. The inauguration issue signals rising prosperity under management, with every page of the paper described as readable and strong.
A level headed man is needed for a position in the State Department. The notice from Gardner News emphasizes prudent management and minimal errors in duties.
Norwalk Conn March 12 James William Hyatt aged 55 died at his West avenue home after a protracted illness from Brights disease gout and related conditions. He served as United States treasurer from 1887 and held multiple local posts including bank commissioner and president of the Norwalk Horse Railroad Company. He leaves a widow two sons and two daughters. John K. Hyatt served as executive clerk during his father’s Washington tenure.
Readers are invited to send brief notices of forthcoming social events. On Monday March 12 a reception will be held for Mme Edna Hall at 206 Dartmouth Street.
Mrs. Grover Cleveland admires china collecting and the White House crystal. the Hiawatha boat serves as a flower receptacle at dinners. Princess Kaiulani was saluted by Wellesley students. Fox-Kane, last of the Fox sisters, died in Brooklyn. Notables in insurance, theatre, and Newport gol f study add to the social notes.
Crosby M Sherman of 25% Barrett street remains missing after sending a letter from Park Square Hotel indicating he planned to end his life by drowning. He claimed a $400 swindle and a failed business deal left him with no desire to live, with $27 and his trunk keys enclosed. His wife and neighbors report sightings and a search by John Harrington found no trace.
The Cuttyhunk Fund chapter of the Chamber of Commerce raised $800 more for the town project. Members contributed additional funds to support the public works effort, underscoring local business backing for community initiatives.
Mrs John L Gardner keeps a celebrated Madonna painting with an astral light burning through Lent. The season finds the ultra fashionable woman devout, embracing sacrifice and renunciation as new pleasures, with some keeping prie-dieu in boudoirs as violets perfume the fast and lights burn.
The author critiques clever women who claim to disdain other women. It suggests a paradox where men favor traditional, "womanly" women who stay in social circles discussing babies fashions books, weddings, teas, and lunches that men supposedly overlook.
Evan gelical Alliance meeting at Meionanon hosts a 10 a.m. discussion on abolishing Fast Day. Speakers include Rev. George Lorimer, Rev. Willard Perrin, Rev. A H Plumb, Rev. James Gray, Rev. M D Kneeland, Rev. A A Miner, and Rev. Edward Hale.
Miss Harriet Hosmer will receive 25000 dollars for Isabella Queen Isabella of Castile to be unveiled at the World Fair women’s department opening. She will stay in Rome until the bronze cast is completed. Hosmer is 61, began as a pupil of John Gibson.
It recalls hoopskirts in vogue 150 years ago and Handel’s Messiah in Dublin where fashion led many ladies to omit dress extenders so more could attend the single performance. The anecdote highlights the crowding effect of high demand and fashion norms of the time.
An American women’s baseball team was jeered at in Havana as spectators claimed they could not play. The ladies defended themselves with the help of their club allies, and police arrived to prevent serious trouble.
The Boston Post released an inaugural special edition Saturday morning featuring portraits of Cleveland and Stevenson with a patriotic color banner. The front page is described as attractive and creditable, aligning with the Post’s progressive stance.
The Malden City Press notes the Boston Post inaugural number last Saturday printed in red, white and blue and described it as a commendable enterprise.
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