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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1892
Page
4
A reflection on American and Irish symbols sharing a day of history and tradition. The text praises mutual respect between the flag of the United States and the Irish flag bearing harp and shamrock, noting no jealousy between patriotic hearts of citizens who honor both.
Events gather speed in American politics with rapid machinations and factional intrigues shaping outcomes. Deals and combinations among leaders are forming, signaling a decisive period ahead.
The piece argues voters tire of Washington bungling and seek a decisive leader. It labels Cleveland as the deliverer while criticizing rival candidates and portraying Dugve Lann as the destined standard bearer.
Five months into new management the New Post touts a mission driven stance and fierce exposure of corruption. It cites actions against Henry M Warner’s proposed bribe scheme, Alderman Keenan’s letters, coal interests, local monopolists, Boston gamblers, Maverick Bank wreckers, and schoolhouse safety concerns, claiming decisive public defense and the People’s verdict forthcoming.
The New Bedford Mercury argues the state is not fully rescued from Republican control until Democrats hold the Legislature and Council and elect the Governor. It predicts a Democrat as U S Senator next year and a broader Democratic rescue, noting many Republicans aided the Governor and that more will back Russell and Cleveland in the fall as partisan skies clear for 1892 sequels.
The Dauphin county court summoned the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Co on petition by the Attorney General to show cause why a decree should not issue annulling the coal deal. The case signals the start of a broader challenge to the coal monopoly as rail companies face legal scrutiny.
The passage notes that New Jersey lawmakers and a state law department backed a beneficial trust protection statute, while opposing the trusts themselves. It asserts public determination against iniquitous combinations and warns that laws must be strengthened to curb trusts, or be changed to meet the emergency, declaring that the trusts must go.
Headsman Claikson says Blaine could win if he would take the nomination, claiming he is the only certain winner. The remark appears to reflect doubt in Mr Hanson and questions the party’s prospects with weaker or nonavailable candidates under federal officeholders.
A contemporary hails the Post as offering new features and dramatic innovations. Electric search light signals on election night spread results quickly. blue and red balloons and bombs announced Yale Harvard scores. a New Year candle captivates New England readers. Boston by Bos ton stories and portraits gain popularity. a One Hundred Massachusetts Notabilities engraving is planned. St Patrick's Day green edition raises questions about novelty.
The Post thanks the Traveller for placing its pressroom and staff at the Post from midnight to 10 30 this morning. The combined output equals about two pressrooms enabling an edition of roughly three hundred thousand to four hundred thousand four page Records.
The editor notes a mistake in failing to publish a 16 page issue this morning, as advertisers crowded the columns beyond expectations. They anticipate adjusting for St Patrick's day to decide future page counts.
A glow of Irish pride appears in a verse about St Patrick's Day. The poem praises shamrock symbolism, unity, and hope for Ireland and its diaspora, invoking imagery of town and nation united on a festive day.
Fragmentary verse snippet reflects on Tom Moore and a failing light over 160 hours, questioning whether shared brightness can reveal fault or restore truth.
A pale gray felt theatre hat stands out with bold outline and a trim of large mauve chrysanthemum petals, referenced in a Paris Herald hint.
In the 1890 Stump of Massachusetts James A. Fox of Cambridge emerged as a notable figure. He ran for Congress in the old fifth district and produced entertaining cogitations, which, when written, would read in a peculiar, reflective style.
Am Reynard recalls years as Cambridge mayor and a failed bid for Congress. He recounts knocking Burns of Somerville into a cocked hat and Banks out of the field, missteps on tariffs and hides, insults toward a rival, Curtis Guild Jr., and predicts another nomination bid with revenue-minded politics stirring fear and laughter from Burton to Winchester.
A compact humor item riffs on politics and weather reporting with quips about a silver tongued orator, Harrison’s role as a small apple Republican, and commentary on trust profits. It lampoons presidential horse talk, a Reed organ gag, and a farmer’s moss proverb, finishing with a spring winter pun.
Thomas P. Beal receiver of the Maverick Bank brings a bill in the United States Circuit Court against the assignees of L A Evans & Co seeking to assert the bank's claim of $641,326.52. He asks to be admitted to the assignment and to receive the bank's debt after crediting collateral securities valued at about $140,000.
The funeral of Eugene H. Clapp was held at Immanuel Congregational Church on Moreland Street Roxbury after a private service at his residence 8 Rockland Street. Rev. Dr. A P Foster led church exercises with music by the Augsles Street Quartet and floral tributes noted. Pallbearers included Morse Brackett Dyer and others. interment followed Mt Hope.
An alarm from Box 6856 at 7 06 tonight proved needless and led to no reported incident or action.
A collection of influential quotes from leaders in both continents. The Senate crowd and a noted orator describe the era as progress, but the text argues it is an age of revolution driven by discoverers rather than armies.
The piece notes rapid Technological progress from telegraph to telephone and rail, arguing science fuels material gains. It highlights medical revolutions from vaccination to circulation of the blood, praising Harvey, Jenner, Pasteur, Koch for guiding humanity despite early ridicule and risk.
In a sweeping argument on modern life and health, the author cites historic medical abuses and lauds H. B. Warner of Rochester, New York, and his Warner's Safe Cure as a pivotal remedy. The piece extols longevity benefits and global recognition, presenting proofs of efficacy amid widespread skepticism.
The article extols H H Warner's discovery as a global breakthrough against kidney troubles and Bright's disease. It argues that many suffer unknowingly, praises scientific acknowledgement, notes opposition, and highlights the remedy's popularity and perceived humanity aid across Europe and America.
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