No. 259 Washington Street Subscription Rates
Daily and weekly subscription rates listed for The Post Publishing Company. Includes address Corcoran Building Boston and editor notes about manuscript returns, anonymous communications, and where to buy the paper. Amusements section lists multiple theatres with showtimes and titles. Mention of Boston Symphony Orchestra at Cyclorama of Jerusalem.
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Graxp Museum
Washington and
Dover Streets
Cynthia
Cyclorama OF
Jerusalem
Tremont Street
Music Hall
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston Women Suffrage Talk at Republican Convention
A resolution at the Republican convention in Meionaon urged extending municipal suffrage to women after noting women's votes for the School Committee in Boston and in Wyoming helped the party. It emphasized the need to know the considerations governing women's voting.
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Meionaon
Boston
Wyoming
Arsenic hearing continues in Public Health Committee
The hearing on the arsenic issue before the Public Health Committee did not finish yesterday and will resume today with testimony next Friday. Despite dismissal of critics as a fad, public conviction grows that legislation is needed as physicians and experts affirm numerous credible arsenic poisoning cases.
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Committee On Public Health
Arsenic and Idiosyncrasy in Everyday Goods
The article argues that arsenic tolerance varies among people and estimates one in a hundred may be affected. It notes Boston could have over four thousand and Massachusetts about twenty two thousand affected. It questions if laws should protect the weak at great health cost and whether consumers would avoid arsenic-containing goods if labeled.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Ninety and Nine
New England
The Merry War Renewed Over City Poles
Mayor Grant renews war on obstructing street poles in New York. At a Board of Electrical Control meeting he denounces delays in removing dead poles, saying the protection of citizens’ lives outweighs telephone company interests. The issue, begun two years ago, persists as poles and overhead wires remain.
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Grant
New York
Board of Electrical Control
New Haven Railroad Held Responsible for Tunnel Accident Deaths
The New York State Railroad Commission finds the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad Company directly responsible for deaths in the tunnel disaster due to the cars burning, citing contributory factors from the incident. The ruling emphasizes the company’s role in the fatal outcome and assigns accountability for the wreck and resulting casualties.
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New York State Railroad Commission
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Who Bears Responsibility When Corporations Act
The text questions who is culpable when a legally created company enforces a stove and furnace heating law and causes terrible consequences. It argues that individuals behind the corporate actions must be held responsible, as officials acting within official capacity are real people. It challenges the notion that an abstraction can be criminally liable without individual fault.
Crippling the Civil Service Commission
Senator Plums and allies who opposed funding for clerical help now face the outcome of a fiscal error. The Civil Service Commission loses both its own clerks and access to reduced-department staff after a funding reversal, leaving the commission without adequate support.
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Plums
Congress
Civil Service Commission
Goods in Bond and Trade Policy Shift
Secretary Foster likely to reopen the goods in bond ruling over Canadian railroads and listen to shipper protests once more. The reconsideration, tied to reciprocal trade with Canada, aims to ease burdens on commerce amid changing U S Canada relations and public opinion.
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Foster
Windom
Win- Pom
Canada
Political Round Robin on Osborne Board Removal in Boston
The Executive Council refused to consent to Osborne's removal from the Police Board, described as a courteous but convincing "political round robin." The Republican members argued no crime was proved, while the Governor cited broader considerations. The piece questions public confidence and favors replacing the official with a man of proven character and discipline.
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Executive Council
Osperne
Board of Police
Quincy
Boston Journal
Council
Osborne
Osoorne
Russet
Marrarws
Republican Committee
Osborne as political issue harms public duty in Massachusetts
The Journal urged Republicans to remove Osborne from the Boston police post, arguing that his continued tenure weakens public service and endangers the party's integrity. It condemns the executive council for politicizing the investigation and placing party gain above duty, warning Boston would suffer.
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Journal
Osborne
Boston
Republican Party
Massachusetts
Executive Council
Unappreciated Liberal Programme Hatched by Spectator
A Hastings speech by Mr. Gladstone is contrasted with the Spectator's call for a clear Liberal programme. The piece notes the paper’s influence on Liberal leaders, questions Ireland as the elector’s immediate concern, and outlines proposed policies such as one man one vote, manhood suffrage, free education, housing improvements, and tax equalization. It also critiques Gladstone’s non-committal stance.
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Gladstone
Hastings
London
Spectator
Men of Light
Goadstone
Grapstone
Mr. Gladstone
Ireland
Commons
Prison Labor and Protectionist Fears in Trade Circles
The piece argues against retrogression in prison labor and warns trade organizations that opposing prison-made goods harms prisoners and the broader economy. It contends prison labor supports wages, reduces unemployment, and benefits workers, while questioning protectionist motives and noting Andrew Lang’s anonymity.
Style and speed in writing and a CT crime note
Discussion of Scorr and Lang on writing manners contrasts rapid method with thoroughness and cautions against overadornment. Also notes Connecticut political deadlock risks and jury-trial delays after July 1. Mentions a young man linked to murder rumors and a polemical suggestion for an American ode by Wann Wurman for Chicago World’s Fair.
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Scorr
Connecticut
New York
Charleston News and Courier
Wann Wurman
Chicago
Dana predicts Cleveland loss by fifty thousand in New York
Mr Cnartis A Dana forecasts that if Mr Cleveland were nominated in 1892 he would lose New York by 50 000 votes. This would secure his calling and election.
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Cnartis A. Dana
Cleveland
New York
Boston Horse Market Notes and Personal Reflections
In Boston the weekly City Horse Market column reports strong demand for fine driving and draft horses amid settled weather. The writer observes fashionable dealers, roadsters, cabs, and matched pairs, with a light touch of social commentary on abandoned farms and local figures. He recalls Deacon D and Sandeman Porter, and reflects on Dr. Joseph Huckins Warren and Hawthorne, noting their associations and a Civil War era memory.
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City
Beacon Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Deacon D
Hawthorne and Dr Warren in Quiet Conscience of War
The text notes Hawthorne walking amid munitions of war and reflecting on the necessity of their existence. It contrasts Hawthorne’s preference for practical insight with Dr Warren’s familiarity with life, as observed by Tavern er.
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Hawthorne
Dr. Warren
Taverner
National Scrapbook Bites From A Busy Era
A collage of humor and anecdotes from early 20th century papers notes Hearst estate talk, Wall Street jokes, naval pride, authors’ pay, and light vignettes on manners, politics, and social foibles. It cites New Orleans Picayune, New York Sun, Atlanta Constitution, and other papers in a breezy sampler.
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San Francisco
Hearst
New York
Wall Street
New Orleans Picayune
Figg
George
Laura
New York Sun
Pamionstel
Washington Star
New Orleans
Dearie
Atlanta Constitution
McGlinchy’s
Portland
Lewiston Journal
Ean
Egan
Indianapolis
Harrison
Europe
United States
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
London
LN. Y
Percy Farquhar
Tim Sullivan
Mistah Sullivan
Tim
Farquhar
Spooner
Washington
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Sentinel
Tom Mails
van Schaick
John
The
Treasury
Mills
John Spooner
Vanchaick
Handel and Haydn Society to Present Bach Saint Matthew
Music Hall hosts Bach's Passion according to Saint Matthew tonight at 7 30 with soloists Miss H Whittier Miss M H How Mr G J Parker Mr Ricketson Mr Ludwig and Mr Morawski The United States Marine Band under Mr Philip Sousa performs two concerts April 3 and 5 Good Friday feature includes a boys chorus and Harvard College choir with noted soprano Miss Marie Decca
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Music Hall
Handel and Haydn Society
C. Ford
Fenderson
Whitney Mockridge
Mr. Lamson
United States Marine Band of
Washington, D.C
Join Philip Sousa
Marie Decca
Handel and Aren Society
Manuel
St. Paul’s
Harvard College
Harriett. Whittier
Mary H. How
George J. Parker
J. H. Ricketson
Wm. Ludwig
Lyan Morawski
East Boston ferries conundrum prompts council action
Mayor Matthews submits communications from the law department and the Board of Fire Commissioners raising concerns about ferry management, accidents and records. The council considers abolishing the ferry board, assigns items to committees, and seeks investigations into payments and accountability.
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Matthews
Common Council
East Boston Ferries
City of
Boston
City Council
Law Department
Board of East Boston Ferry Commissioners
N. Matthews, JR
Babson
Corporation Counsel
Ferry Department
Corporation Council
Catherine McGill
Committee On Claims
Board of ‘Erry Commissioners
Lowell
Ward 11
Woods
Ward 1
Ratshesky
Ward 18
Joint
Standing Committee On Public Institutions
Board of Fire Commissioners
General Court
Boston Water Board
Inconsistent Liquor Laws Questioned by Reader
A Boston letter to the editor proposes licenses for buyers to receive liquor and for sellers, calling it no license no liquor. The writer argues licensing could reveal abstainers, notes Maryland’s contrast, and mentions Charles Eisborough as a liquor dealer tied candidate, dated March 17.
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Poste
Maryland
The
Baltimore American
Charles Eisborough
Wilson Rye
Ulman_ Goldsborough Company
Baltimore
Boston
End of the Big Storm in the West
Despatches from Kansas state report the great snow storm of the first days of the week is over. Warm weather now prevails over the snow covered district and the melting snow exposes grass, allowing cattle to find abundant feed as snow bound trains are released.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Successful break for Liberty jail escape six inmates
Ping Buurr Ark March 26 about two o'clock this morning six prisoners confined in the jail at this place sawed off the bars from a cell in the main corridor and breaking the lock on the outside door of the jail succeeded in gaining their liberty none of them have been recaptured
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Ping Buurr
Ark
Buttrick's Three Master Aims for Coasting Trade
American naval architects Burgess and Crandall unveil a striking three master, Chris Buttrick, built at Newburyport with complex steam-assisted systems and center-board design. The vessel, Newport based, measures 180 feet overall and 69642 tons net, boasting eight‑foot longer mammas, steam winch operations, running water, and a luxury cabin. Trial runs showed eight to twelve knots under various sail plans with crew and observers aboard, including John H. Buttrick, J. H. Smith, and Edwin Barber.
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Burgess
A. C. Crandall
John H. Buttrick
Mohican
Merlin
Constitution Wharf
A. W. Chesterton
Nicks
Crandall
Lowell
J. H. Smith
Chesterton
W. L. Stebbins
John Taylor
Edwin Barber
J. W. Hill
M. J. Cook
W. H. Dunning
White Cloud
W. F. Aiken
Ellsworth
H. C
Sprague
Sprague Tow Boat Company
J. W. Nickerson
Abbie Bentley
Joshua Nickerson
Florence Warwell
A. Partridge
4. Hutchins
Adrian Wilson
Wilson and Silsbee
Albert M. Berry
William K. Herrick
Saaler
W. Bebeo
GC. Deering
Harbor Police Patrol
Buttrick
Newburyport
Newport
R. L
Philadelphia
Galveston
Tex
Suffering in Connemara and Miss Sturge's Relief Work
Boston March 23 1891. William Lroup Garrison reports the Sturge relief effort in Connemara Ireland amid famine seeking aid from American donors. He notes $84.55 received to date and highlights private relief surpassing official help, with Miss Sturge broken by overwork and awaiting government action. Edward Eggleston and daughter arrived to study conditions and assist Miss Mander in Sturge’s absence.
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Sophy Sturge
Leland
Miss Sturge
Connemara
Mr. Balfour
Ireland
America
Edward Eggleston
New York
Mander
Egglestons
Miss Mander
Credo letters spark debate on Apostles and Nicene Creeds
Mr Savage misquotes prompt a letter to the Post defending bodily resurrection and opposing creed interpretations. The writer cites the Apostles and Nicene Creeds, arguing the phrases refer to bodily resurrection and reflecting on church thought. Boston letter dated March 26, 1891, appears alongside a Cuba gold shipment report from New York.
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MR. Savage
Savage
Boston
New York
Sub-Treasury
Cuba
Aoe
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Boston Museum
Scollay Square
Commission
A, L
Andrew Lang
Winliammwiguhr
Sandeman Porter
Sandeman
Sriish
Damascus
Globe
Bull Run
Bunker Hill
Italy
Russia
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Rosicrucian Society
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McKinley
Carlisle
Oho
Penn
Board of Commissioners
MR. Burgess
West of Ireland
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