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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1892
Page
4
The passage argues that breaking the Pennsylvania coal monopoly would not immediately raise domestic prices but would cripple the monopoly and aid Boston and New England against sectional control harming iron manufacturing. It urges Republicans to join a Post appeal to Congress for relief.
The jury found Trefethen guilty, a verdict described as among the most erroneous in the state. The piece notes that in New England capital cases jurors’ scruples and court forms often shield the accused, yet in this trial no evidence beyond a reasonable doubt fixed him as guilty. Though circumstantial hints existed, the author argues evidence did not warrant the sentence.
The article calls New England to protest a fifty cent per ton rise in coal by the Pennsylvania anthracite trust. It criticizes local papers for slow response and urges repeal of the tariff on bituminous coal as a direct strike against the monopoly. It condemns antitrust prosecutions but favors decisive action to curb the carried tax on Boston residents.
A Boston public protest urges the city to lead against the Pennsylvania coal monopoly harming industry and workers. The piece cites slow federal action, calls for public meetings, compares to the Boston Tea Party, and notes contemporary Republican silver debates and Massachusetts pig silver opposition.
The ex convict Ferpivano Warp walked out of Sing Sing last Saturday and faced intense media scrutiny. Reporters followed his every move, photographing and caricaturing him, turning him into a marked man as he begins life anew. The ongoing public shaming undermines reform and penal aims, insisting society owe him a fighting chance if he behaves.
A dated critique of Bell Telephone Company noting that new patents issued after long delays would extend control to 1900. It accuses the company of using legal maneuvering to maintain a monopoly and warns the public may seek relief through local laws to curb extortionate charges and service failures.
Massachusetts Republicans and Congressman LopGe express limited optimism amid ongoing debates over silver policy. The dissident bloc remains firm, signaling continued friction within the party while awaiting broader legislative movement.
The Plymouth New Hampshire court quickly disposed of the Almy murder case with a brief session, avoiding expected scenes and demonstrations. The public relief follows the swift sentencing, and observers hope the incident ends with this proceeding.
Miss Lilian Carll Smith will be one of the soloists at the Cortland music festival starting June 6 for five days. At police headquarters Adjutant General Dalton warned about safeguarding valuables, noting burglars may target homes with door notices and undrawn curtains. He also recounted a Knight Tempar charm used to distract Senator Kimball’s friends and warned against inviting burglars with door postings. He urged reporters not to publish details that could invite theft.
Harry Nugent of Paris Maine is 14 years old, 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 208 pounds and wears a No 10 boot. The Oldest Odd Fellow in Maine is Samuel Rolf of Portland who joined Maine Lodge No 1 on August 25 1843. A Newport paper notes Thomas Hitch cock Jr will be absent this summer as he will be in Beverly Massachusetts and missed on polo fields. Dr J L M Willis of Eliot Maine found a discharge paper of John Tully of the Continental Army signed by George Washington. Tully served in the Third Massachusetts from the Maine district.
Miss Fanny Bostwick of New York to marry Captain Albert Carstairs of the Royal Irish Fusiliers. Isaac S. Dement, president of the Chicago Stenographers' Association, claims 360 words a minute as the day’s fastest shorthand writer. Jean de Reszke, famed tenor, to wed Countess de Maille of France. Wanamaker to headline Commercial Club dinner on the third Saturday of the month to discuss The Postal Telegraph.
Stoneham residents upset by Henry Cabot Lodge declaration urging immigration restriction to safeguard citizenship and workingmen. Voters of foreign birth or descent in the seventh district consider electing a new Representative to Congress.
A curio of old gossip and brief anecdotes unfolds with a claim that locusts devastate South African crops and natives eat them. A Plymouth trip, a sheriff’s readout in Cord, irrigation chat, and humor about fatigue with fiddling vows pepper a compact, quirky local page.
Jonathan Lane presided at the Boston Merchants Association meeting at Youngs Hotel. The board backed reciprocity with Mexico and urged Congress to fund deepening Savannah River and Weston Harbor channel widening. They favored selling government embossed envelopes and opposed further letter postage cuts. John Hopewell Jr. resigned for health reasons. Leopold Morse named to the transportation committee.
Winchester readers follow the Boston Post report announcing Owen A. Galvin as Boston Democrats mayoral candidate. His success may influence the eighth district congressional race, suggesting Mayor Matthews might seek a new public role in Congress if Galvin gains recognition.
The foremost events in art circles include Jacob Wagner’s pastel portraits at Williams Everett galleries Edward W D Hamilton’s show at T Eastman Chase’s venues Walter Gay oil paintings at St Lutoph Club competition drawings for the Rotch travelling scholarship at the Architectural Club rooms 6 Hamilton Place J W Case receives the Crematory award and I Haberstroh Son mural decorative processes on view under the Architectural Club auspices The exhibit opens Tuesday next.
The Post reported an unexpected Wakefield visit to a farmhouse housing state infants near Saugus. A motherly Mrs Parker and daughter Mrs Abbott run a neat, clean home with three healthy babies and a calm cow. The investigation found no basis for abuse claims and the paper denies sensationalism.
Governor Russell yesterday ended the clerkship fight by naming Joseph N. Curley to the Chelsea Police Court replacing Augustus Wilder. Additional appointments include Elijah E. Jones of Taunton to the State Board of Health, Thomas F. Gallagher of Fitchbury as Judge of Police Court, Edward M. Brewer as Clerk West Roxbury Police Court, and William S. Kyde of Ware as Commissioner to administer oaths to public officers.
Naragansett Electric Lighting Company in Providence submitted a charter amendment in the Legislature granting a twenty year exclusive franchise in the city. The measure, noted as having no opposition, was referred to the judiciary committee and a meeting is planned for tonight.
The N E A A A U championships set for June 11 at Congress Street grounds draw support from the Boston Athletic Association and Harvard men who favor changing the date to avoid overlap with the Cambridge Interscholastic championships. Delegations from Gloucester, Lowell, Worcester, Salem, Providence and others expected. organizers foresee financial success if properly managed.
Baltimore managers plan signings and shifts as Hess Cahill and Duryea figure in Orioles moves while Wood and Welch face discipline. Wilson joins Athletics. Terry and Ward prep for pitching duties. Radford and Irwin to cover Sabbath games. Giants stars Ewing Fuller Lyons in Cincinnati. Inks rises with Pittsburg. St Louis Browns and Washingtons shuffle roles.
The event, sponsored by Dr. Harold Williams, opens Friday evening with clubs from Somerset Union Algonquin Temple Puritan St Botolph and the Boston Athletic Association among those entered. Notables include Dr. James Dwight S H Hooper H Weston BK Cory and Charley Brewer who is in form for the June 11 championships.
The outdoor events of the MIT Athletic Club at Charlesbank drew many spectators as Josh Crane Jr. broke both the 220 yards and 120 yards hurdles records. C. E. Heywood set a new high jump mark for the B A A men, while the track was soft and times were slow.
Referee G W Beals and starter J L Ba'chelder officiated a multievent meet. Josh Crane won the 120 yard high hurdles in 16.5 seconds with F W Lord second, Allen French led the 100 yard dashes and finals, J L Deve second in one heat, G L Boeske second in another. L Dearborn led the quarter mile, J Batchelder second, G Tainter edged for second with 56.4 seconds. W J Batchelder won the half mile in 2 14 3, Sareent won the nile run in 5 6, F L Dorman second. In the 220 yard dash Allen French won, J A Lawson second in 25.5. Crane won the 220 yard hurdles in 29.2, Heywood cleared 6 ft 6 in in running high jump, J K Aiken second. Josh Crane won the running broad jump with 20 ft 8.25 in, L Dove second. K Harvey won the hammer with 80 ft 1 in, J S Parker second 77 ft. Gmn S L Owen won the two mile bicycle race with E Clapp second. time noted as very slow.
May 4 at Williams College featured the annual spring outdoor athletic meet. The sophomore class claimed the pennant for most points though the decision is contested. Events listed include the 100 yards dash won by J. GC.
A fragmentary catalog of athlete names and marks across events. Entries include K. Lee 94 10 percent shot put, W. L. Sawtelie 04 half mile, J. A. Evans 73 2m 252-10s, 120 yards, M. Gowlrich 94 251-5a standing high jump, K R H Jeffrey 95 dithing one mile, J. E. Peabody 702 5m 273-54, 440 yards, P. W. Goldsby 792 Sm La 448 running high jump, F. Knight 95 5ft Yin standing broad jump, Towne 94 76ft Sin xe vault, Towne 02 12m 14s putting hammer, Towne 95 220 yard hurdle, Elder 281-53.
A Harvard Board of Overseers meeting at 50 State Street approved appointments including Joseph Henry Beale as assistant professor of law for five years from Sept. 1, 1892, Frederick Perry Fish as lecturer on patent law for 1892-03, Frank Viewser as instructor in Massachusetts law for 1802-03, John George Jack as arboretum lecturer for 18192, and Hugo Munsterberg as professor of experimental psychology for three years from Sept. 1, 1852. Munsterberg, a German psychologist under 30, will join Harvard with strong research credentials and will begin with conferences before regular lectures. The work will expand as his English improves.
A slight quake was reported in Davisville at 11 15 this morning with vibrations noted in San Francisco. No damage reported and residents remained cautious as seismographs tracked the aftershock.
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