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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1893
Page
6
The Boston Post announces subscription rates and delivery details for daily and weekly editions. It lists prices, payment terms, and agent contacts, noting advance payment and possible discontinuation at expiration. Editor Abner Grozier signs as publisher.
The Seventh district rift between Speaker Barret and the Boston Journal escalates with public taunts over party favors. The dispute threatens to influence Republican politics this year, as rival leaders squabble openly instead of discreetly.
The Post warns against moving to Chicago for domestic service during the World’s Fair season. It notes Chicago’s large population and uncertain wage gains due to plenty of available workers. It warns East Coast workers of long hours and tough conditions in the hot city and suggests New England domestics visit rather than relocate.
The piece argues William Waldorf Astor as an American by fortune yet treated as a social outsider in London. It contrasts English disdain for wealthy Americans with McAllister's New York 400 and defends American citizenship amid social hierarchies.
The piece notes that Panderewski’s final New York recital drew hysterical demonstrations and that Boston’s missed farewell was a relief. It argues concert artists visit the U S for money rather than sentiment or art, with European audiences offering more.
The article argues dollars govern American tours, citing Arthur Nixis cuts as an example of flattery and lavish treatment. It suggests the public underprices art and treats performers as mere commodities, warning the young nation must grow to value art without tears.
The relay race from Governor Russell of Massachusetts to Governor Altgeld of Illinois covers 1241 miles to the Chicago Herald office in 90 hours. It aims to spotlight road conditions, test the nation's highways, and build public support for better roads.
The government plans a June trial for Lizzie Borden after repeated postponements. Advocates question ongoing delays, arguing they unjustly extend her imprisonment on suspicion and deny timely justice for a Massachusetts citizen.
The Campania arrived in New York from Queenstown in 6 days 6 hours and 34 minutes, not yet breaking the City of Paris record. The liner sailed at three quarters speed with a single day at 503 knots and may approach a five day Atlantic crossing if machinery settles.
The text condemns Senate bill 317 as paternalistic and argues individuals should choose to treat themselves without doctors. It notes some patent medicines are valuable and that restricting their sale would block a legitimate trade like public eateries.
The market sits in a dull range as bears and bulls hold fire. Currency issues and gold shipments weigh on prices while national banks support the government. Despite low stocks, public sentiment keeps prices subdued with a possible summer lull and fall rally tied to railroad results and silver debates.
Reporter notes Asa P. Potter at the post office and praises his cheerful demeanor. It describes President Gompers’s popularity, Captain Watts’s memory, Major Pfaff’s election, and an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts. The piece highlights Louis Kronberg, Edwin D. Mead, and the Winnisimmers with Jim Linscott, plus local figures Councilman Sullivan and Tim the undertaker.
A collage of humorous snippets from magazines like Fliegende Blatter Vogue Puck Harper's Weekly and New York Weekly features Aunt Karl Little Effie Mrs Knight Johnny Knight and other characters. It captures light conversations about money love clothing and rescue scenes without a single narrative arc.
Social calendar notes two events at the Mayflower Club on May 7. Tea 4 to 6 at Mrs. William H. Lyon home 519 Beacon Street. Also weddings for Miss Emily Loring with Mr. Herbert C. Wirt and Miss Anna Gertrude Sawyer with Mr. Atherton Loring both hosted by Mrs. Harrison Loring in South Boston with receptions from 7:30 to 8 or 10 p.m.
The future first lady, Miss Folsom, grew up in Buffalo born at 168 Edward Street. She attended Central School and Wells College graduating in 1885. A former teacher preserves her early notebooks while her likeness adorns a High School room. She led in a dancing club and won a charity brooch before becoming White House mistress in 1886.
The Mayflower Club welcomed 300 members to its new Park Street domicile, a central retreat for shopping women. Lunch ran 4 to 6 PM as members enjoyed the reading room overlooking the Common, its oak and wicker furnishings designed by Mrs. William F. Apthrop. Officers include President Mrs. J. E. Cabot and Vice Presidents Mrs. Blake and Mrs. Ho mans.
The piece highlights notable women including the 17 year old Countess of Craven and the infant Duchess of Fife’s philanthropy. It notes the wage gap for French station agents, identifies Miss Tuttrell, and profiles Rev. Blanche P. Bagley. It also mentions Mrs. Kendal inventor claims and New Orleans writer Mrs Spiiie E. N. Davis hosting authors and artists.
Mrs Lydia Hoyt Farmer Cleveland previews a national exposition souvenir for the World's Fair titled What America owes to Woman. The volume features contributions by Julia Ward Howe Virginia Townsend U S Grant Agnes Ormsbee H Beecher and others and will be sold at the fair.
Art reviewer praises A H Bicknell for realistic nature scenes with trees and wind rustle, noting detailed composition and vivid atmosphere. I H Caliga shows full length ideal figure Purity at Dolly Richards gallery, admired for flesh painting and symbolic white drapery maiden. F H Tompkins hosts special exhibit at 398 Northampton Street with varied tag pictures drawing strong interest.
The Post urges an immediate trial for Lizzie Borden with June planned in New Bedford. Readers and officials including Governor Russell condemn delays and call for swift justice as public sentiment grows against prolonged imprisonment without verdict.
A Frank Leslie’s Popular scene contrasts Chinese farmers with Irish laborers in Astoria fields. It notes hand tilling, celestials in distinct dress, use of large earthen jars for harvest, and meticulous soil care that yields productive crops in tough clay land.
George Wolfe aged 46, chief chef at Young's Hotel, died after a bicycle accident on Columbus avenue Cambridge while teaching his son to ride. The immediate cause was heart disease aggravated by the fall. He leaves a widow and three children including a 17 year old.
Poem by Thomas Bailey Aldrich in Harper's Magazine bids the Autocrat voyage from Newfoundland Banks toward Erin and London. The verse requests wind and wave be kind, praises the shipman, and wishes radiant mornings and joyous presence abroad while noting a temporary absence at home.
The notice surveys several recent titles from Scribner’s and other publishers. It praises The Duchess of Berry and the Revolution of 1830, The French War and the Revolution, Tropical America, and A Handbook of Invalid Cooking. It lauds clarity, engaging style, and practical value for readers and professionals.
The Sunday Herald argues there is no reasonable excuse for further delay in Lizzie Borden’s trial. It decries the prolonged jail confinement as inordinate and extraordinary and insists the State must respect indicted parties’ rights.
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