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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1893
Page
2
The first day of a large carriage makers strike ends with 956 workers quitting, nine hour workday demanded, unions abroad offering aid, many firms shut or reduced staff, and Joseph Pray’s firm agreeing to nine hours and resigning from the Manufacturers' Association.
The Boston carriage strike expanded with 200 non union workers joining, pitting union leaders like Jacobson and Devitt against manufacturers. Pickets formed at Eliot Street HQ while a high level support network, including Inter national Union secretary Tensing, pledged to sustain nine hour days. Factories in Maiden Somerville and Charlestown faced walkouts, while some firms retained workers and planned for a lengthy stoppage.
Washington March 27 The President sent to the Senate nominations including F A Reeve for solicitor of the Treasury W H Seaman for the eastern district of Wisconsin A B Fall associate justice of the Supreme Court of the territory of New Mexico G J Denis attorney for the southern district of California J S James for the northern district of California and William Gary for the southern district of Georgia Interior I T Fisher of Massachusetts assistant commissioner of patents HE FE Wilson of Mississippi register of the land office at Jackson B E Morse of Indiana consul general at Paris Co W Chancellor of Maryland consul at Havre A B Morse of Michigan consul at Glasgow G F Parker of New York consul at Birmingham J N Swartwont postmaster Stamford Samuel T Fisher of Massachusetts not a candidate age 35 entered patent office 1886 and rose through grades acted as one of two law clerks in Bureau of patents six months prior to appointment as primary examiner regarded as efficient Senate confirmed Silas W Lamoreux of Wisconsin as commissioner General Land Office Horace H Lurton of Tennessee to be United States circuit judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
In Loxpon on March 27, Mr Balfour leading the Unionists argued that the Irish executive should be censured for condoning offences and bringing law into contempt. Responded by Morley and Gladstone, Randolph Churchill praised Chadstone as the vote on censure proceeded, ending with a government majority after the division.
A selective audience viewed a four room display of colonial relics and modern women’s applied arts prepared by Massachusetts committees for the Chicago Columbian Exposition. Items include a Liberty tree fragment, Wolcott tankard, portraits, a Copley painting, rare books, and diverse crafts by Ellen M. Richardson and others. The exhibition, without state funds, will run all week with small admission and secured loan transport.
Harry Phenix aged 21 is missing from 7 Hiavreystreet East Boston since Sunday. Authorities think he was knocked from a railroad bridge at Cottage Farms Station on the Boston & Albany line. He stood 5 feet 6 1/4 inches, weighed 195 pounds, with a florid complexion and light blue eyes. He wore a dark cutaway coat a canvas jacket and blue overalls. A heart in india ink was punctured on one arm.
A Boston wholesale dealer letter dated February 1 1893 attests to top quality Allen Sarsaparilla from Woodfords Maine. The writer, Cheney Neill of Cheney Neill, claims forty five years in drugs and extensive sourcing, praising the medicine as superior to all other formulas. The document seeks to bolster the product’s market position and urges continued use.
Boston physicians discuss Colonel Shepard death linked to ether used as anesthesia in New York reports. Doctors cite autopsy as key to truth, defend ether safety, note past rare deaths, and question responsibility amid public comment.
Browning, King & Co. transformed their Washington Street clothing house with 13000 feet of mirrors creating a dazzling interior. The spring opening drew crowds as space increased, aisles widened, and stock expanded across departments. Manager Garman notes the store now feels brighter and more navigable, with mirror-framed windows and glass domes enhancing the display.
A humorous quip about smoking follows a joke where a man recalls adhering to medical orders to quit, then admits a week of abstinence left him longing for life before resuming the habit, illustrating comic self awareness.
The Kneisel quartet closed its season at Chickering Hall with EH A Mac Dowell assisting. Haydn Quartet in D major and Schumann Quartet in A major performed with refined artistry. Mac Dowell premiered a four movement sonata of his own composition. Subscription tickets for Brattle Mall concerts in Cambridge go on sale for March 29, April 12 and April 26.
The Boston Young Men's Congress held its final meeting of the year with E. E. Drew resigning as chair of the executive committee and B. C. Lane elected to fill the vacancy. The session was a mock one with a playful order granting freedom of the city to the Prince of Wales and a motion to third reading all Republican bills and resolves. Speakers included Buckley Brickley Ingstran Innes Catlin Solis Bancroft Currier Capen Wagener.
A tense exchange captures a vigilance committee chairman telling an undesired visitor they have only twenty four hours to depart. The visitor agrees that time is money and is pressed for a cash payment to leave immediately, reflecting coercive pressures reported by the Des Moines Argonaut.
Citizens packed Cambridge street and Prospect in Somerville as The Post crowned its World’s Fair coupon drive. Miss Lucy Drennan offered votes transfer to Mrs Dr Bishop while George Melick’s prize watch contest drew cheers from crowds. The winner’s note praised The Boston Post’s reach and urged celebration of the couple’s wedding trip.
A Roxbury man signs a note to the Post praising the want advertisement section for helping him dispose of his magazines at a satisfactory price. He extends best wishes for the Post’s continued success and signs as J. L. McCarthy of No 2 Ruggles Court, March 20, 1893.
Tonight's Chelsea caucuses stir voters as Mr. Lodge's interview tightens Hayes supporters. Tickets with pro-Lodge names appear in every ward with wards 1 and 2 favored to switch. Ward 4 likely selects Barrett delegates while Ward 3, Champlin's ward, faces a tight race led by Hon. Rufus S. Frost atop the Barrett list.
A courtroom record captures a back and forth between Greene and White debating the purpose of erecting grotesque statues in Central Park. Greene questions posterity while White jokes about future swearing, reflecting a satirical exchange in a judge's transcript.
General Andrew J. Congdon aged 75 a longtime Lancaster resident was struck by a freight train at Camp Ground crossing North Cumberland this forenoon and injured beyond recovery He served as county commissioner and held various town offices.
Mrs Hubbie replies she will attend Professor Mary Talker’s lecture on How to Make Home Happy tonight despite Mr Hubbie’s remark about her being out daily. The judge notes her intention to hear the talk.
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