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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1892
Page
4
The Boston Post announces its daily publication by Post Publishing Co at 259 Washington Street with listing of its Democratic affiliation and regional service in New England.
The Aldermen face a special meeting on a 3,000,000 loan order. They should remove current expenditure items and separate tax levy needs, enabling funding for permanent improvements. Critics warn against enlarging the “Loafers' Hall” and patchwork for the insane asylum, urging a wiser scheme and potential drastic cuts.
The New York and New Haven railroad promises twenty minute travel savings for Boston and New York travelers. Public reaction is negative as rival New York and New England railroad offers a shorter five hour route.
The speaker protests that the New York & New Haven road stalls longer routes and five hour trains, denying public benefit. It calls the foreign corporation a dog in the manger and urges action under the interstate commerce act to compel accommodation for travelers.
A newspaper excerpt argues that passage of the free ship bill by the House marks an initial step toward merchant liberty to sail under the U S flag. It notes the measure favors two Inman Line ships, but contends it sets a principle for American ownership and shipbuilding, predicting broader benefits if free ships were allowed widely.
The text argues that Democrats hold the Senate but Republicans must elect sixteen new Senators to keep a majority. A revolution in the Senate is seen as likely, which would secure tariff reform. Massachusetts is highlighted as a key chance.
The editorial urges ending the four week stalemate between Aldermen and Park Commissioners over gymnasium funding. It argues the $5000 annual cost is trivial compared with district gains and insists the public should decide, opening Charlesbank facilities immediately and halting the spending standoff.
A trimmed collage of quips and cartoons, noting a singing master, a flat living remark, a printer frame tale, and light comebacks. Jests touch vegetarian meals, a legislator's clean record claim, a dead friend pun, a bard hit, and a clubman remark about eye painting for twenty dollars.
The piece accuses the Republican policy on pig silver of causing a $12 million depreciation in metal value, from $89.6 million to $77.9 million, undermining the dollar behind silver certificates. It compares Republican finances to a ruined crop mortgage, predicting voters will foreclose in November.
A political piece arguing for reform through a Democratic win in the presidency and House, and a Senate turnover. It notes only eleven Democratic Senate terms expire in March while eighteen Republican terms end, suggesting a favorable shift but acknowledging Republican uncertainty. It mentions potential Democratic gains in Montana Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin and New York.
Personal notes report William G. Weld opening his Newport cottage for the season while United States District Attorney Allen is ill at Vendome and told to rest a week. Carrie Foster of Cambridge will wed Mr Isdahi in London on June 14 with Rev Hall performing the ceremony, as her parents Mr and Mrs Francis C Foster travel for the wedding. Edward J Flynn returns to social circle in Boston after a four month Asheville stay, with tales of mule riding and a quip about stubbornness from Pete the mule reflecting on former colleagues in the executive council.
Letter to the editor asks if under Canada’s tariff English goods pay the same duty as American or other nations and whether Parliament can set equal duties on English products. The writer notes that English goods imported into Canada are subject to the same rate of duty as goods from any other country.
An old politician predicts the Democrats will nominate John F. Andrew in the eighth district while the Republicans will name William F. Wharton, Blaine’s right hand man in the State Department. He notes several district figures may carry equal influence.
Henry F Dearborn, who vanished March 15 from North Woburn amid rumors of suicide, has been located alive in South Sudbury Massachusetts. A Boston Post reporter is credited with finding him despite his caution about publicizing his movements. The public sympathy for presumed death proved unfounded.
The three masted schooner Satilla is ashore on Fire Island Bar. Her captain and crew have abandoned ship. The vessel is leaking and saving her seems unlikely.
A mixed theater column notes May Robson and Charles Frohman company at the Columbia Theatre. The piece lauds Robson as an agile actress and artist, describes pantomime impressions of ex newspaper man and includes other theatre updates from Globe Theatre about closing season, 1492 supplemental, and Bertoto at Palace.
A real countess staged a skirt dance at the Royalty Theatre in London raising a sensation at a charity concert attended by many nobles. The Countess Russell and her sister Mrs Dick Russell wore black and silver with wings and drapery, drawing praise and signaling the countess to pursue professional dancing at the Gaiety under Manager Edwards.
Interview with Hon Owen A Galvin reveals he is a mayoral candidate this year. He cites support from Democratic leaders and his prior loyalty to Mayor Matthews, noting prior defeats were due to national and local political winds.
In a feature linked to stage life, a designer recounts creating theatre souvenirs before acting full time, recalling The Lost Paradise and short Boston deadlines. Noting Miss Robson and Pauline Willard, the piece traces connections among actors, galleries, and the fringe industry surrounding Boston theatres.
London May 3 The Liberation Society began its triennial conference admitting women delegates for the first time Dr Spence Watson a Quaker Liberal leader presided and sparked a uproar by attacking Puritans claiming they sought religious freedom abroad yet became a state church at home His remark about the Puritans drew cries of no and questions and the discussion turned tumultuous before resuming with further debate on Puritan history and actions.
The Republican State convention met in Foot Guard armory in Hartford for preliminaries of organization. Chairman Benton opened the session with Barbour as temporary chairman. Speeches named Blaine Harrison Reed and Governor Bulkeley amid cheers. Committees appointed and adjournment set for 10 o clock tomorrow. Hawley likely permanent chairman. Bulkeley Platt Hopkins Cooke named four delegates-at-large.
Friends of Mr and Mrs M M Kittredge enjoyed a high quality program at a 24 Worcester Square soirée musicale. Performers included Ferdinand Dewey Carl Turner Miss Catherine McDonald Homer Eaton Claude Fisher Master Willie Strong and Mme Deitrich Strong. Guest of honor Mrs Louise Wingard of Portland Oregon attends as Chicago World’s Fair delegate.
George W. Childs editor of the Philadelphia Ledger arrived in Chicago with Mrs. Childs and guests at 3 16 PM. They proceed to Colorado Springs for the dedication of the Childs-Drexel Home for Union Printers. A reception welcomed them at the Herald office and another hosted by General and Mrs. McClurg.
Havering May 3 considerable uneasiness grows as fires prompt several insurers to tell local agents not to issue policies. Nine or two companies have already instructed their agents to stop writing policies here. The fire department logged thirty two alarms in April with only modest property losses.
A police sergeant is dismissed after a disciplinary inquiry that reveals friction within the force. The committee report criticizes misconduct and urges higher standards, noting Ling’s long influence in politics and society. Citizens demand efficient, fearless duty and accountability from all officers.
General William Wells is honored at a Burlington funeral conducted by the Vermont division of the Legion of Honor. Civilians and military units attend as flags fly at half mast and floral tributes abound. Clergy Reverend J Isham Bliss A H Bailey L M Hardy officiate, with dignitaries including Colonel L Legrand B Cannon Governor Page and railroad officials present. The procession proceeds to Lake View Cemetery followed by many organizations and a large crowd.
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