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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1892
Page
4
Last week’s advertising columns in Boston daily papers, excluding Sunday editions, tabulated by paper and section. Revenue and placement details listed for newspapers circulating in the city during the period.
Massachusetts Democrats urged a solid Cleveland delegation from Boston for Chicago to maximize state influence at the convention. A united caucus vote tonight could deliver four delegates at large aligned with Cleveland, shaping instruction of delegates and Rhode Island’s early role in the process.
England states openly back the nomination of Cleveland while Massachusetts Democrats are urged to ensure they do not fall behind. The message calls for a united front and immediate action to align regional factions with the national nominating effort.
Congressman Williams defends a nonpartisan patriotism in addressing Bland, criticizing the minority in Congress for partisan tactics on silver legislation. He praises the Democratic stance and cites sound money Democrats as having protected the nation from Republican opposition, urging lawmakers to prioritize public interests.
A Worcester congressman is denounced for slandering Colonel Rupert G Shaw, with strong calls for a full apology. The Boston Journal faces criticism for not rebuking the insult and for moderating coverage. Massachusetts citizens demand accountability, especially as Shaw lies unmarked in a Fort Wagner grave.
The House began discussion on whether to mint seventy cents of silver into a dollar, a plan supported by some Western mine owners and cash-rich advocates of cheap money. Public sentiment favors a strong dollar. Minnesota Democrats oppose free coinage, and the Blanp bill is already considered outdated, amid shifts in regional views.
The author argues the trust preserves its original character and unity, with stock concentrated in few hands maintaining cooperation. If officers no longer hold voting privileges, the combination loses cohesion and the Standard Oil Trust is more definitively dissolving than some expect.
A critical view of Bland’s bill which is misnamed free coinage. The piece argues it would force government purchase of silver and payment in paper dollars at inflated rates, urging actual coinage of silver to restore sound money and thwart market manipulation. It condemns both current and proposed measures as not true coinage and warns of depreciation and public disgust.
The unanimous election of Congress man Mills to the vacant Texas seat in the United States Senate is the expected result of the withdrawal of his only competitor. Mills and Carlisle have led in the House, and their promotion is seen as strengthening the Senate and lifting its reputation as a body of capable lawmakers.
The dissolution of the Standard Oil Trust may only rename the organization, not alter its nature or practices. Mr. Depp told assembled trust certificate holders that their interests remain the same and that the split of shares among certificate holders will preserve the united corporations' business.
An essay critiques the Colum bian party and its originator James Means. It suggests his public reflections would reveal a clear argumentative trend, implying his ideas carry public interest and historical significance.
Adelina Patti starred as Semiramide in Rossini's four act opera at Mechanics Building. The performance featured strong aria delivery including Dolce Pensiero and Giorno D'Arore, with Mme Fabbri as Arsace delivering a standout display. Cast included Vaschetti Novara Viviani and Rinaldini. scenery noted as careless though costuming was solid. Patti unable to perform Thursday due to illness, with La Traviata slated for Saturday and Lohengrin tonight with a strong cast.
Am James Means, Boston shoemaker, a self described tariff reformer and civil service advocate. I unite six others to form an independent Columbian party, oppose Harrison and his tariff duties, favor Cleveland as a Columbian but oppose him as a Democrat, and aim to elect a President within the century. We pledge discipline, aim to grow, and vow to push the party forward even at personal cost.
Personal notices report Mrs Moses True Brown visiting Fort Monroe for a few weeks and Mrs John F Wood at Bermuda with friends. W S Butler and W E Butler leave for St Augustine for a Florida trip of four weeks. Lieutenant GovernHaile writes from Fortress Monroe praising his trip. Judge McKim remains home ill but not dangerously. Bishop Brooks confirms about fifty candidates at Church of the Advent Brimmer street. Walter Gilman Page hosts Unity Art Club at his studio 2 to 5 PM. Dr Thomas W Parsons slowly recovers from grippe and hopes to leave soon. John G Whittier oil painting presented to Danvers Historical Society by Miss Clapp. Ex Councillor Edward J Flynn recuperating in Asheville North Carolina reports improving health. March 30 at First Church Cambridge Miss Margaret Fuller to wed Philip Marquand of New York.
At 6:20 last night an electric car struck a Harrington South Boston express team on Boylston Street in front of the Public Library, demolishing the team and causing injuries.
In the House of Commons the Secretary of War said he telegraphed for information on punishing soldiers at Aldershot for wearing shamrock on St Patrick's Day in undress uniform. MPs McCarthyite and Parnellite cited notable figures who wore shamrock in full dress or otherwise, including the late Duke of Clarence and Avondale and the Earl of Zetland.
The Post's New Year's Candle begins a nationwide craze while the New York Recorder joins with its own bright idea causing excitement in Gotham. Philadelphia papers announce a similar purpose and Kansas City, Missouri, explores a beeswax conundrum.
Ex Representative John L. Warner of Florence is gravely ill with pneumonia. Ex Mayor F. C. Prince of Boston and Lewis Cass Ledyard of New York are staying in Newport at Muenchinger's. Henry E. Bourne of Norwich has accepted the history chair at Western Reserve University's women’s college. Yale Law School professor William K. Townsend may be named district judge after Shipley’s promotion. Rev C P Mills of Newburyport preached on theatres and dancing, defending both as fitting a Christian life and praising card playing.
Colonel Mapleson lies gravely ill in Paris while Missouri bars admit Minnie Keeler Goad amid jokes on the name. Indiana's Richard W Thompson, near 83, leads the Republican delegation at the Minneapolis convention. Baltimore author Nicholas Crouch, creator of Kathleen Mavourneen, dies at 84 after many marriages and twenty two children including Cora Pearl child.
A Syracuse reader writes to the Post praising the paper and encloses a $3 check to renew a year of subscription. The letter dated March 19 from B Haun emphasizes profit and amusement from daily perusal and urges continued success of the newspaper.
Paderewski filled Music Hall with an attentive audience as he offered the finest Boston programme yet. He opened with Schumann and progressed through Schubert Liszt works, Chopin minis, and two encore pieces, displaying exquisite tone, subtle crescendos, and immaculate execution. Though weary from travel, he showed no fatigue, planning two more New York concerts before leaving for composition work.
Thomas J. Keliher of Boston represents Ward 16 in the Great and General Court. Despite gray hair he is young in spirit, a lively politician who relies on personal appeal. He leads a large following among Boston's young men, enjoys cigars, and is regarded as a sporting man.
A collage of remarks on racing records, cake walks, and business, with notes on reciprocity and retaliation, a claim the Standard Oil Trust is dead, and a jab at Connecticut justice. It jokes about Annie Rooney's author serving thirty days, 9000 New York schoolchildren without space, and a tale of Davis the Australian contemplating Niagara’s beauty before settling. It ends with a piano purchase and a running gag about prayer and price.
In a church meeting the undersigned denounces the Post for omitting their names from a list of guessers who timed a candle to expire. They cite two entries E L Cleveland and G Whitfield D vy s with durations of 353 hours 45 minutes 49 seconds and 351 hours 20 minutes 82 seconds, sent February 12, and note C and D Somerville on March 21.
Paris Herald notes a demi season hat in dark gray felt with a chrysanthemum wreath, a soft gray satin crown and a tuft of black feathers.
Kate Lehemery aged 36 living at 15 Groton street fell and broke her right ankle while walking in front of the Royal Arcanum building at the Brookline street and Shawmut avenue corner. She was taken to City Hospital.
A small fire was found under the basement stairs at 21 Pemberton Square at 9 55 last night. Chemical Engine 1 responded and the blaze, suspected incendiary, was extinguished with only slight damage.
The Post invites brief one hundred word descriptions of the Typical Boston Girl with a ten dollar prize for the best piece. Miriam O Leary, famed museum actress, serves as judge. Submit opinions on one side of the paper, earliest ties win.
An arcane verse from a Broadway Boston letter fondly extolls the Boston girl as divine and godlike, describing Old Pan hurling divine stuff that formed the Boston girl who captivates Boston boys with life’s deep joys.
A poem questions rumors about a Boston girl’s appearance and intellect. It mocks gossip on stockings, slippers, ink stained words, and alleged traits from plain looks to scientific and artistic prowess, suggesting envy drives the slander.
A verse praising a society girl, listing skills in stenography photography geography physiology zoology technology pneumatics hydraulics and mathematics. The poem lauds intelligence charm wit and moralizing nature, ending with the signature line typical girl and address Ernest Vincent Weriant Roxbury Mass or Roxbury.
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