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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1893
Page
4
The speaker's absorption in the seventh district campaign should not delay appointing a special committee to probe the Appicks gas mystery. The Delaware gas trust is accused of hoarding power and fighting for its life or plunder. Prompt action is urged to begin the investigation and prepare legislative measures.
The reader notes surprise at a Massachusetts Senator making a distinction and welcomes Hoar’s awakening to keep the Senate’s moral atmosphere clear. The piece urges Hoar to align with Quay and Roach in pushing for an investigation.
The piece argues a Democrat must win the Massachusetts seventh district and urges nominating George Fred Williams over Dr. Everett. It warns Everett is unlikely to win, though patriotic and principled, and emphasizes a strong campaign across the district to strengthen the state delegation.
The piece warns that immigrants can reach U S soil outside proper control and seeks internal city reforms. It notes ongoing cholera in Hamburg and dangers on routes via Persia and Russia, urging cleaner tenements and stronger internal protection rather than reliance on crude quarantines.
The Count of Paris seeks exile reprieve to push for a strong government but his appeal falls flat as monarchist hopes fade. The article argues France has moved toward people governed democracy, with republic proving more stable than prior Bourbon Orleanist monarchies or empires.
Senator Hoar urges the Senate to vindicate its honor by investigating public charges against North Dakota’s new Senator Roach. The alleged embezzlement occurred twelve or thirteen years ago when he was a bank cashier in Washington, though he was never prosecuted or forced to flee.
The article attacks the fourth class post office purge under Harrison, WANAMAKER, and CLARKSON as a spoils system purge. It applauds President CLEVELAND’s move to undo the wrong and restore civil service principles, arguing the cleansing of the postal service is a righteous reform against partisan workers.
Boston theater scene reviews note Minna Gale Haynes as Julia in The Hunchback at Tremont, praising her earlier acts but deeming her performance weaker in the fourth act. Supporting cast Mary Shaw Eben Iy mpton and Milnes Levick praised, with strong ensemble work. Upcoming tonight and weekend shows at Tremont and other venues are listed.
The piece dismisses warm up efforts to shift Hawaii to Britain or Japan as sensational and outdated. It argues the United States remains on a stable course regarding the Sand(w)ich Islands and warns against fearing foreign interference. The author urges patience, asserting the islands will stay ours if the United States chooses.
The speaker Barrett has again reached a favorable position with the caucuses and likely the convention. The Republican machine deserves sympathy and congratulations are due to Mr Barrett for his sustained newspaper progress.
Readers are invited to send notices of upcoming events. On Thursday March 30 a wedding will unite Miss Gertrude Ellen Davis and Mr Edwards Goodwin of Roslindale. The Unity Players' Club performs Dickens Cricket on the Hearth at Town Hall Winthrop.
Miss Laura C Hills showcases book cover designs at the World's Fair exhibit in the Pierce building. Vernon Lee writes in the Contemporary Review on The Moral Teachings of Zola. The Princess sails last week on the Majesty and heads to London to await Commissioner Blount's report on the Hawaiian question. Miss Margaret Tennant of London leads a Souls club and can write verses in Swinburne style. Grace Frances Bigelow, an American in Paris, wins laurels as a whistler. Kate Levan of Berks county drives the daily mail between Princeton and Fleetwood and handles a four horse team as well as any man.
The Woman's New Century Guild of Philadelphia employs women as tinkers to handle a range of tasks. They repair or lay carpets mend curtains remodel addresses and provide visiting housekeeper services while entertaining guests. Catering is also among their offerings.
Mrs Mary Sargent Hopkins spoke in Perkins Hall on Boylston Street about the advantages of bicycle riding for women. The event began with music and readings by Hopkins and Mr Barker, ending with an informal after-talk where Hopkins demonstrated with her bicycle. It was held under the auspices of the Women's Educational and Industrial Union.
Mrs. Cleveland’s declaration to use haircloth instead of crinoline spurred a Baltimore shopping rush for Easter dress materials. Local wholesale supply has dried up and retailers with stock are fetching 35 cents, a 100 percent jump from last week.
The observer notes a World’s Fair exhibit plan featuring a government portrait of Attorney General Olney and other cabinet members. He describes police officers Felt and Mains guiding crowds, the Rev. Dr. William Adams’s church moves, Augustus Saint Gaudens commissioned for the Phillips Brooks statue, and Port Physician appointments for Dr. Lane and Dr. Bryant. General Collins receives a U.S. consul post, taking the oath at the State Department and a commission from Secretary Gresham, with a Cleveland meeting noted.
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