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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1892
Page
4
Boston hotel proprietors push for employees to shave as a uniform trend, a move seen as imitative snobbery and imported culture. Public sentiment opposes such facial styling, preferring American norms over foreign fashion dictates.
A defender argues that changing a man’s physical appearance to reflect his job clashes with American ideas of manhood. He contends men resisting such control deserve public sympathy.
The United States District Attorney Mr. Allen receives high praise for his vigorous pursuit of Maverick Bank officers. He faced pressure for leniency yet remained firm, pursuing justice with courage across related cases including the Louisiana lottery and Whiskey Trust indictments. The three cases at one term mark an extraordinary period in the court’s history.
States can do no less than recognize such quiet courage and fidelity to duty by raising a fund for Mr. Hamilton's family. The act is worthy of a monument. But it can be fully commemorated by a testimonial to those whom the fearless reporter has left behind him.
The passage contrasts two Chicago convention nominees for the Democratic lead. Cleveland is described as quiet and willing to serve, yet not seeking notoriety, while his State politics and party machine influence are noted. He resists a self serving campaign, urging that the presidency is the people’s office and the voters should choose freely. The opposite view accuses Cleveland of packing his State convention, silencing the people's voice, deserting his Senate duties, and campaigning for personal gain in the South.
A 2 million dollar tariff declared by Hankinson raises coffee costs for American households. Venezuela Colombia and Haiti reportedly reject terms, delaying reciprocity benefits and triggering price rises on milder blends as speculators profit while consumers bear the burden.
The editorial condemns a Massachusetts bill to bar buying selling and using cigarettes as an invasion of individual rights and compares it to prohibition. It argues the state should not police common goods and warns such paternal legislation leads to folly. The piece notes support for breaking up the tobacco trust but not by this method.
Boston audience welcomes Kate Castleton back to Bowdoin Square Theatre after a decade away. She recalls past engagements at the Howard Athenæum and notes Boston’s kindness, hints at Europe and future plays, and praises company members Maude Williams Lena Melville and Ott. The piece covers makeup trends, a charity-type note about grease paint, and mentions Henry E Dixey reports on The Major's Appointment and Bully Boy from Ned Sothern, plus updates on Sadie Martinet Sol Smith Russell and The Prodigal Father ahead.
The piece laments a 4 tariff tax on hides under McKinley reciprocity, arguing it harms Massachusetts leather manufacturers who for years benefited from free raw material. It notes rising Western competition and political pressure from Harrison and Rusk, casting the tariff as a blow to New England's dominant shoe industry.
A collage of political quips and social musings mentions Salisbury, the seal, reciprocity, and weather in the West. References to Maverick Bank, District Attorney Allen, Grover C, Grover Cleveland, colonels, and waits in Boston appear amid puns about whiskers and presidential hopefuls. The tone mimics a newspaper’s fragmented, witty commentary.
A New York Commercial Advertiser reporter, Frederick J. Hamilton, died after contracting typhus while visiting quarantined Russian Jewish residents. His sacrifice, akin to battlefield bravery, is urged to be publicly commemorated by the press of the United States.
From the Boston Herald a satirical note by the Posy sketches Major Robert C Nichols praising William W Crapo while predicting rivals will be cut down at the polls. It hints Crapo’s repeated losses as fate follows his three opponents to defeat with a wry label about monkeying the buzz.
The Boston Post, under new management, is publishing a series of supposed soliloquies by eminent Massachusetts men, reflecting its enterprising character and editorial direction.
The piece presents a mock soliloquy attributed to Colonel Joe Maccabe of East Boston, promising a speculative political reflection if he were speaking now. It frames the Republican Editorial Association of Massachusetts and hints at a candid, self reflective aside from a leading member.
A colorful speaker, identified as from Hustlerville and East Boston, declares strong political views. He praises the McKinley era, criticizes Mugwump influences, touts past support for Barrett and Melrose, and asserts he will run for the Senate this fall, warning that day and night may decide his fate.
Alexander Pope's new picture Lioness and Cubs, owned by Colonel Keeler, is on display in the American House corridor with strong electric lighting to enhance realism. Keeler, a art lover, has decorated the rotunda with canvases from local artists. Ross Turner's outdoor watercolor classes run in June at Turner’s studio in Salem, and Scott Leighton will hold his first studio exhibition at 3 Winter Street in April.
Rufus Coffin & Co. owner Rufus Corry writes to the Post manager praising the newspaper for an advertising campaign to buy Western farm mortgages. He notes initial skepticism but reports satisfaction with the paper’s energy and signals willingness for future ads.
The New England Tariff Reform League dinner at the American House drew a large Democratic turnout with Grover Cleveland praised as the best choice for president. Henry L. Pierce chaired. W. Lloyd Garrison, Harvey N. Shepard and others spoke urging tariff reform and denouncing the Bland bill and McKinley tariff. The group backed Cleveland and endorsed resolutions opposing free coinage and affirming reform principles.
London reports the salvage of the Eider failed as a violent storm drove away crew and wreckage washed ashore. Captain Heineke wept after a doomed attempt, salvage crews recalled, and experts doubt further efforts will succeed.
The Republican State convention met in Music Hall Providences March 15 with E L Freeman as chairman. The platform endorses Harrison administration and Aldrich, backs Governor Ladd, opposes free coinage without silver accord, endorses tariff policy, and thanks Blaine. Brown nominated for Governor with Bull as Lieutenant Governor Utter for Secretary of State Burbank for Attorney General Clark for State Treasurer.
Professor Hewitt of Williams College will spend the summer in Europe. Ex-Governor Robie of Maine will deliver the Memorial Day oration in Biddeford. Hon J W Bradbury of Augusta is seriously ill in Asheville with paralysis and is a Bowdoin classmate of Longfellow. Ollie Campbell, famed American lawn tennis champion, writes from England that he plans to stay until mid July then defend his Newport title, with limited practice to start.
In a Woburn City Press article, Governor Russell is urged as Massachusetts voices strong support for Grover Cleveland. A letter from the Massachusetts executive, dated February 29, 1892, confirms endorsement and desire to see Cleveland nominated by the party.
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