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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1893
Page
4
Saturday morning issue from 1893 lists daily and weekly rates, publication offices in Boston and New York, advance payment policy, and editor publisher contact. Includes instructions for changes of address and reminders on second class status and mailed payment risks.
The confession by Waricut is read as reflecting a distorted moral sense and potential mental disorder. The city fires are not attributed to his crime, but to ineffectual arson attempts in the Hathaway building. The piece urges treating his case as a criminal tendency needing permanent restraint, possibly a cure if feasible.
The Journal notes that with a favorable Congress and President, New England may gain free raw material and cheap steam coal at docks. It highlights Winney's promise, Canada reciprocity as a large market, and that Boston merchants have long favored these policies for manufacturing relief.
Ex-Congressman Wahrtrxc leads a field of several hopefuls to contest Postmaster Hart’s bid for the Republican nomination. BracketTr, Worcorr, and davidhallrice also claim their stake while Hart survives on hopes of Democratic support in Boston, despite the party’s shift away from nominating strong men.
Mr Mercy calls for a formal inquiry into railroad conduct and purposes as Boston to New York service faces new New England combinations. The order urges competition in traffic free from unjust discrimination under Massachusetts law, warning rail firms they will answer to the Legislature and the people.
The resignation of Pension Commissioner Gauen L. Raum has been accepted without delay pending a successor. Critics say the office has been dishonored by Raum and predecessor Tanner, and anticipate a return to decent administration under new leadership.
The Boston Journal argues a Republican in Congress would influence for his district, but notes Lonar as a Republican representative whose two main actions, the force bill and repeal of the silver purchase act, failed to sway his own party. It concludes Massachusetts seventh district should elect a Democrat for greater impact.
The author denounces the Journal for misrepresenting Boston merchants on Canada trade and the free ship question. They argue the Journal is out of touch with business interests and hostile to them, recalling past criticisms of manufacturers and iron prices.
A Ward 13 club banquet brought together about thirteen figures including Alderman Mitchell and Miss Lacey Larcom, with hints of notable birthdays in 1895. Walter G. Chase plans stereopticon views at the Camera Club, Dr. Galvin receives a silver emergency hospital badge, and Captain J Edwin Hunt marks forty years at City Hall with remarks on tenure and discretion.
New York congressman Cochran lectured at Boston College under the Young Men's Catholic Association. The packed hall heard a rapid fluent speaker defend the church as essential to civilization, highlighting St. Patrick and Ireland, and praising English allies aiding Irish rights. The event combined reception and gym exhibition with strong audience applause.
The Reichstag’s refusal to advance the army bill to a second reading signals a potential defeat unless the Emperor withdraws his demand. This marks a major step in Germany’s militarism under the young Emperor, highlighting strong popular opposition as the army would further burden state revenues.
An official says Boston & Maine may purchase the Fitchburg depot property to expand terminal facilities at the new union station. The arrangement allows Fitchburg access to terminal facilities via rental, with potential use of the Fitchburg depot if needed. President Marey of the Fitchburg returns next week for final contract steps.
A mosaic of captions and quips from newspapers notes fashion folly humor and social foibles. Comments touch on outfits poets of animals and trends from Salem New York Detroit and beyond with wry asides on politics coinage and manners.
Senator Stewart broke with his party to head the mines committee as an anti-Republican. The Republican caucus failed to replace him with an anti-silver man on the finance committee, instead naming Senator TuLerr. The move neutralizes their protestations of sound money and wastes a chance to align with minority views.
The Boston Post reports top circulation with 121,336 copies on Friday and a taxed press room reaction. Advertising totals show the Globe 2656 columns, the Herald 2924, and the Journal 10%. An exclusive death notice for Mr John di AleDonough appears in an early morning extra.
Editor J Gordon Street faced the Poor Debtor's Court seeking the poor debtors oath but was denied. The final hearing on fraud charges ended with Street being found not guilty.
The Boston Post hints Speaker Barrett may run in the seventh district. It notes William Jr is poised to accept defeat without despair and mentions Wallin FUE as one of the men not born to be defeated, reflecting local political chatter and candidate positioning.
An unidentified report describes Raum gaining advantage over Kim in a puzzling local event. The Lavell Newa post details leadership duties and mentions a trainee named Ebi Poe tied to the incident. The account references a public concern about constabulary actions and the Phorreeratie paper Chiaetchem reporting on the matter.
William Larken was hired by a coastwise captain to board a vessel in the stream during a severe storm. The crew battled towering waves as a lifeboat or rescue attempt drifted. Neighbors reported the peril and the crew's safety in the aftermath.
Local report cites Gowell and Hatten in a tense contest as QM Wel Pra Cala Velon dewy run holds firm. The match featured yuthon style play and strategic moves by key players, signaling a pivotal moment for the squad.
The mayor supports widening Tremont street for an elevated line. He estimates four track costs at 500000 and 850000 for extra structure, noting two tracks suffice until daily patronage nears 200000. He studies Tremont versus a new Washington Tremont street corridor, urging Tremont as better and warning against a single costly thoroughfare tied to City Hall.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a large event in New Bagghomk with mentions of Pia and CoWmWolae. The text is unclear and reads as a poetic or promotional piece, with names and places partially legible.
Paris reports the sudden death of Jules Ferry, long prominent as French Senate president and a leading candidate for president. Ferry, born April 5 1832 at St Die, studied law, opposed the empire, shaped education policy, led a government with clashes over the Jesuit clause, and served as minister of public instruction before later becoming a senator.
Creditors of the Redpath Bros Manufacturing Company formerly in the boot and shoe trade at 3 Lincoln Street and with a Lynn factory advise against any assignment. Major creditors consent to let the firm control assets and keep business going, extending a new line of credit. Debtors have remitted on many accounts as accounts are collected, invoices adjusted, and orders totaling 150,000 will be filled rapidly.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a person leaving for another city with inquiry papers and belongings. Mentions age near forty and possible legal or official action, but details are unclear due to garbled wording. The readable bits indicate a transfer or request related to a central office and a person named Poston.
A fragmented report discusses a patrol or patrolman named Patrek He and a figure or sealant incident. The text mentions Dare ot Diviaian Hh Agotaet Whe Clem Wave pene tings and an alibi or ambled action. No clear outcome or location is established.
A large quantity of deals, planks, and battens from an American vessel have washed ashore at the Orkney Islands. The wreckage shows signs of being submerged for a long period.
The Bowker Fertilizer Works strike ended at 9 yesterday. Twenty five to thirty five strikers returned to work, with thirty five rehired at 10 dollars weekly for the rest of the month and 11 dollars starting April. Remaining workers to be assigned as positions open. Police on scene since Monday withdrew after quiet closure.
A readable line on a street window describes a condition in a clipped, phrasing style. The find mentions a girl and a university context with a sense of personal reporting. The fragment suggests a local scene with a person noting a descriptive sign.
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