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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1893
Page
4
Last week Secretary Carlisle paid for the Treasury’s pig silver at 82.7 cents an ounce. The dollars these coins represent are worth 64 cents, the cheapest postwar dollars. The piece blasts Republican policy over four years, warns of financial turmoil, and praises strong men steering the government to avert peril.
In Boston a large crowd expresses joy at General Conlins departure as a honored public recognition. The farewell dinner next week will mark the community’s esteem for him and the state’s approval of his selection and ability to serve with distinction.
In a Boston gas dispute Mr. Charles P. Greenough named several prominent citizens who invested in the trust bonds. The Post petition for dollar gas lists Warre and Suuman among the critics. The piece argues most notable locals favor dollar gas, setting public opinion against extortion claims.
The article argues against William Walport Asrok renouncing American ties to join British Tory life, calling it a betrayal of citizenship. It stresses the Asver family’s American roots and criticizes the Pall Mail Gazette owner for setting an allegedly bad example of disregard for American obligations.
The tariff reform committee of the New York Reform Club presents a tariff revision scheme based on a strictly ad valorem system. It claims to curb the McKinley method of heavy taxation on the masses, extend the free list, and adjust taxes to preserve revenue while aiding industry.
The plan frees coal from taxation and exempts crude iron from duties as recommended by manufacturers. It aims to relieve raw material costs under McKinley era policy. While Congress may not accept it as written, advocates praise its foundational principles and the expertise of its drafters.
Two eminent Suffolk bar counsels say Brookline Gas Light cannot lawfully lay pipes under current mayoral and street superintendent authority without alderman consent. They note likely disputes will require court clarification, while the city contemplates continuing dollar gas amid broader fight against the gas monopoly.
The bill to pay salaries to MPs, tied to Gladstone's name, is hailed as a major reform. It opens Parliament to poorer men, boosting representation for working people and Ireland's Home Rule supporters, while election costs drop under the corrupt practices act.
The passage argues values rising due to growing gold receipts in the Treasury, halted metal exports, and confidence of financial institutions. It cites promising merchandise exports and the upcoming World’s Fair as supporting factors, contrasting with bearists who predict woes. It asserts spring 1893 opens auspiciously for the nation.
The Sunday Herald printed a record advertising section yesterday, totaling 184 columns. The editor praises the management for the achievement and expresses editorial support and respect for the paper.
David Hallrice spoke at a banquet deriding Governor Russell and bolstering calls for his resignation. The speaker, described as a disgrace to the district, should step down to allow a more worthy representative to take the seat.
From the Boston Home Journal Mayor Matthews declares he has 500000 people behind him. The statement frames broad public backing rather than creditors as the source of support.
The article profiles John C. Paige at fire investigation hearings and contrasts his lively, jovial demeanor with Whittemore's cautious reserve. It reports Governor Russell and Adjutant-General Dalton visiting St Botolph, praises Senator Gilman as a Sandwich Islands authority, notes Dr. McCollum’s influenza study, and mentions Timothy Sawyer’s civic interests, Ralph Cracknell’s cricket article, Prince Roland Bonaparte’s planned U S visit, a new Parker Hill hospital, Vendome breakfast, and Joseph H. O'Neil’s Pension System piece in Dona Hoe’s Magazine.
A mosaic of clipped quips from Homestead News Galveston News Philadelphia Times Troy Press Cleveland Plain Dealer Inter Ocean Chicago Record Pittsburg Chronicle Juifs Louisville Recorder and Philadelphia Record. The items jab at speech thought thrift Lent and fashion while noting humorous exchanges and observations on society.
Feathicago Inter Ocean recalls a remark about Jack Watson marrying for love despite the bride’s wealth. The quote signals surprise at motives for union and reflects social views on marriage and money. The brief item preserves the exchange and source attribution.
The Haverhill Gazette reports the Boston Post is leading an effort to bury electric overhead wires in Boston, signaling expected success in the campaign. The move targets improving city aesthetics and reducing hazard from exposed lines, backed by municipal supporters.
The Post takes aim at overhead wires, declaring a campaign against them. Posts will fall beneath the Post's attacks as the town confronts the issue.
The article contrasts bachelor girls with old maids, noting bachelor girls as independent women who support themselves and feel secured whether they marry or not. It cites the New Home Sewing Machine at 160 Tremont as a detail.
The Grant Corundum Wheel Manufacturing mill in Chester, Mass. burned today causing about 50000 dollars in losses with 15000 dollars insured. Twenty workers and families lose jobs though a temporary emery wheel mill may reopen. Chester offers tax relief and Hampden Emery pledges 1000 dollars to entice rebuilding. Fire destroyed most contents except office safes and desks.
Washington March 26 A writ for an inquiry into the sanity of Colonel William L B Remey ex judge advocate general of the navy was signed by Judge Cox and suspended. Captain George C Remey a brother was named committee to oversee his affairs. Remey has been treated at McLean Asylum Somerville Mass since August. A June board had found mania from overwork. doctors cannot yet decide if paresis. He is noisy incoherent but physically sound though thin. Remey known in Washington. enlisted 1861 retired last June after twelve years as JAG of the navy. unmarried.
Kansas City Kansas reports show women taking a decisive role in municipal elections across the state. Registration closes with heavy female participation. Kansas City Kansas registers 3482 women to 1286 men, Topeka expected over 10000 total with about 4000 women, plus 820 in Atchison 2354 in Leavenworth 2464 in Wichita 1000 in Lawrence 1585 in Fort Scott 385 in Emporia 85.
In St Paul, Attorney General Childs and the investigating committee decided to begin two prosecutions against coal combine leaders. One suit in state court charges E N Saunders and J J Rhodes with perjury. A second federal case under anti conspiracy law targets all prime movers, with penalties including fines and up to one year imprisonment.
Forty barrels of cement and about one hundred of sand filled a large hole in City Hall basement. Water influx ceased after Brackett shut off a pump pipe signaling a leak from the organ water motor. Inspector Camrell cites a twenty two year old brick drain and quicksand veins as the slump cause, with sand washed from the drain.
About thirty members of the Naval Battalion in Boston gathered at the American House for a banquet Saturday night. It celebrated the first naval reserve enlisted in the United States, with Lt. W A Cary presiding. Guests included Captain-Commander Soley, Col. James L. Carter, Lt. Wood, and Lt. Commander Weeks. Toastmaster Charles T. Davis led responses and the event was declared an annual affair.
The annual dinner of Company B of the Naval Battalion was held at the Tremont House Saturday night with about thirty-five members present. Lt Commander W M Hall presided and D R Child served as toastmaster. After a substantial repast speeches followed and Captain-Commander Soley dropped in to offer congratulations to the group.
The funeral for veteran Frederick A. Lull was held at 2:30 PM at Inman Street Universalist Church Cambridgeport after a service at 82 Norfolk Street. Attending were Mayor Bancroft Representative Townsend Alderman Cheney and many from G. A. R. and other civic groups. Delegations from Post 30 G. A. R. and the Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps joined in the services and burial at Cambridge Cemetery.
Missing Brockton contractor James Lays, known for his Seventh Day Adventist beliefs, disappeared about three weeks ago after leaving the city. He had recently refused to work Saturdays on the Daniels block contract and has not communicated since, though he previously left home before without long separations.
Police in St Michel Ai sne captured the anarchist Mathieu amid raids linked to Rayachol's suspected accomplice role in last year's explosions and the Cafe Very wrecking. He was found hiding aloft in a peasant hut, and papers in his shoes tied him to Paris anarchist plots.
A shocking incident at the Home Bank building last evening left Charles Frost, a longtime Postal Telegraph Company worker, crushed between a door and the elevator. He died this morning after enduring severe suffering. Frost was well liked and about 15 years old.
Three youths at Marietta Island dam were drowned after their boat capsized in swift water while attempting to shoot across the current. The victims were George Dow, Harry Dow, and Frank Ackerson.
Detroit March 26 local fire crews fought a large fire at the Snedicor Hathaway shoe manufacturing plant. The extensive blaze caused an estimated loss of 125000 dollars with the insurance status listed as unknown.
Joseph FE Power was buried from his home at 233 Webster Street East Boston at 2 PM yesterday. Rev Father John J Garrity of the Church of the Assumption conducted the service. Carriages were filled by pallbearers from the Outing Club Columbian Rowing Association and the Young Mens Catholic Lyceum under Chief Marshal John H Lane. Delegations from the Young Men's Democratic Club St Vincent de Paul Society and District 30 Knights of Labor attended.
A. Shuman & Co advertise extensive bar gains on page one highlighting Atramental black undressed worsteds ceviots serges produced in house from foreign mills Brooks Clay Fox Hockanum Springville Saxon Hawthorne and other domestic makes. Low prices expected draw crowds to Shuman Corner this week with thousands likely to visit.
The Boston Press Club held its first regular Saturday evening entertainment featuring a full New England supper with a large pot of beans. A sizable attendance included members and performers from the Boston Museum such as Emery, Wilson, Edeson, and Harris.
Saturday evening the Dorchester Yacht Club held its annual banquet at Youngs with about fifty members and guests present. Notables included E R Buffinton Leon L Collyer G Fr Johnson R C Kingsley E F E Shepard James Walker Jr Charles A Young Ernest H Morgan and A G McVey. Toastmaster C D Lanning and presiding Commodore George E Curry led the event.
Moscow reports the murdered Mayor M. Alexeieff was laid to rest at the Novshassky monastery amid pomp. Grand Duke Sergius, provincial officials, city authorities, and foreign consuls attended the funeral as a large crowd followed the procession from the four mile distant city hall.
Paris reports M. Blondin sentenced March 21 to two years for bribery negotiations with M. Baihaut by Charles de Lesseps. Doctors warn imprisonment would endanger his health, urging transfer to a private asylum rather than prison.
Readers are asked to send brief notices of upcoming social events. On Monday March 27 the Entertainment section lists Lenten Club Casino at Beaconsfield Terrace from 5 to 11.
Kate Sanborn stays long at her abandoned farm this year ending at midwinter. Her hen-keeping grows into a passion and she contemplates publishing a book on Hens. A hired man says she is a very good farmer for a woman. The item notes fashion and social trivia as well.
The Countess funds and arranges a trio of Munster dairymaids Johannah Doherty Maria Connolly and Katie Barry to travel to Chicago to demonstrate Irish buttermaking to American visitors. They hail from Donnhill Tipperary Golden Vale Limerick and Newmarket Cork respectively and will wear traditional Irish costumes during the exhibit.
Mrs Paran Stevens, who recently outwitted trustees in Boston over No 2 Tremont Place, has moved to a white marble mansion at Fifth Avenue and Fifth Seventh Street New York. The house features a great hall suited for concerts, grand salon and reception rooms filled with rare pictures and bric a brac, all in a French styled scheme. Stevens, a musical enthusiast, plans to make constant use of the new ballroom for musicales.
An advertisement for Wilson Bros promotes wedding rings produced in their own factory. It notes prices from 86 to 12 and promises special rings within two hours. The notice warns against imitation and directs readers to The Big Clock at 14 Tremont Row.
At Lunenberg Massachusetts on March 33 the Rev Albion officiated the marriage of Forest G. Trawes of Boston and Georgia E F Smith to unite Hawes and Smith in matrimony.
Death notices list multiple individuals with ages and locations from Boston area and beyond. Notables include James T. Carleton of Haverhill aged 7, Arthur Henry Choate aged 10 years 5 months, John Stoddard Wilder Lane aged 68 6, Grafton Nutter 67, Susanna S. Willard 68 5, Beatrice Allen 2 2, Elijah Bent 68 10, Jonathan D. Dix 85 1 16, Deacon Edwin Hobbs 81 11 146, Jane H Kilburn 79, John L D Wattles 43, Joseph E Power 20, Albert J Ross 28 9 21, Mary Swain 59, John Shea 33, Dora L White 71, Elizabeth A Young and other local obituaries in March.
Brockton March 26 The Rev N B Thompson pastor of the South Congregational Church tendered his resignation today He succeeded Rev J T Blades three years ago but was not permanently settled and served on year to year terms His popularity and activity in Masonic and Knights of Pythias circles are noted
Portsmouth N J March 26 Captain Joseph W Amazeen the oldest pilot on the Piscataqua River died after a short illness at age 78 He commanded the steamer Pioneer the first to ply between here and the Isles of Shoals and was a well known local captain For the past quarter century he worked in the grocery and provision business He leaves a wife one son and one daughter.
Emperrorr Conn March 26 John McMahon baseball catcher refuses to sign with the New York club saying the salary is too small He will hold out with other players hoping a larger offer emerges If terms fail he will join the Southern League with offers from Savannah Nashville and New Orleans
A boarding house at Wrentham Centre linked to Daniel Brown's straw goods factory burned early this morning. Few inmates were saved and the property loss is estimated at 3600 dollars, partly covered by insurance.
George B Bartlett of Concord Massachusetts will speak on Concord authors and legends Tuesday evening at the Young Men's Christian Union located at 48 Boylston Street. All union members are invited and may bring two friends.
Alexander Lemon aged 60 was found dead in bed at 6 Lewis street yesterday at 11:30 am. Sr. Elliott reported death from pneumonia. He had no home and his body was removed to the morgue.
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