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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1893

Page

4

Post Publishing Company Subscription Rates

Daily rates listed for one year ten dollars and six months at 1.50. Three months 75 cents, one month 25 cents. Weekly Friday issue 1.00 per year. Change of address requires current and new details. Second class matter. Payments to Post Publishing Company. Boston office 259 Washington Street. New York agent A Frank Richardson Tribune Building New York.

Post Publishing Company Boston Washington Street New York A. Frank Richardson Tribune Building

An Object Lesson in Roads Post Relay Race Ends

The Posv relay bicycle race ends after stormy conditions test endurance and skill. The ride proves the bicycle usable under severe weather, and highlights the need for improved roads across the relay region to prevent mud and transportation delays affecting farms and industry.

Posv

Legacy of Republicanism and the Treasury Debacle

The piece denounces Republican attacks on Cleveland's administration for gold shortages and Treasury woes. It argues the Treasury mess stems from four years of Republican policy and cites reform resistance by the Senate to sound money and silver repeal. It claims the country bears the legacy of Republican folly.

Cleveland Treasury Senate Lienman Boston Journal Congress

Sunday Opening and World’s Fair Troubles Highlight Costs

The article argues Sunday openings would barely offset lost admissions while rail fares and hotel prices deter visitors. After five days the fair is incomplete, and attendance is meagre with disputes in the music bureau and among vendors.

Chicago Music Bureau

Chicago Fair and Railroads Clash Over Access Costs

The author argues fair patrons must pay tribute to railroads to reach Chicago and face robbery, doubting improvement prospects. Managers are urged to focus on railroads rather than debating Sunday opening legality, deeming it a more important effort for progress.

Chicago

Industrial trusts collapse signals financial retribution

A calm replaces panic as industrial trusts crash and speculative water stock loses value. The piece argues the decline targets inflated securities while genuine enterprises remain sound and calls the episode a warning against trusts. It notes the sixth annual Republican League convention opening May 10 at Macauley’s Theatre in Louisville with related sessions by the American Republican College League and the Women’s Republican Association.

Stock Exchange Republican League of the United States Macauley Louisville Republican National Committee American Protection Tariff League American Republi League American Republican College League Women’s Republican Association of the United States

Waite's Fall Under Scrutiny Highlights Harsh Critique

A critique portrays Waite as a skilled manipulator rather than a criminal, praising his word but condemning his profiteering from others' losses. It argues his wealth came from harmful tricks, with past fortunes built on corners and squeezes that ruined rivals, offering a grim warning if his downfall proves final.

Waite

Republican rhetoric misreads PENNOYER response to Garesaum

The piece argues GOP cheer over Governor Pennoyer's reply ignores consequences of independent action. It warns anti Chinese riots could incur national damages paid by all Americans, citing Wyoming Silver Creek massacre and New Orleans brig burns as examples, and accuses Republican organs of folly.

Pennoyer Garesuam Oregon United States Silver Creek Wyoming New Orleans Louisiana

Protest Call Split Over Tariff and Free Trade

The piece argues Massachusetts manufacturers should refrain from Washington and rely on a filed record opposing McKinleyism. It says workmen should go to protest a tariff policy that has closed iron mills and caused mass unemployment, while the Democratic Congress will likely grant the demand for free resources.

Congressman Walker The Journal Massachusetts Washington Democratic Congress

Schooner Hamburg Dismasted In Run To New York

Rockland Maine May 5 Schooner Hamburg James Bryant master of Jones Bay Street John bound for New York dismasted and main boom carried away in yesterday’s squall off the harbor leaving the vessel damaged and wavering at anchor for repairs

Rockland Hamburg James Bryant Jones‘aly St. John New York Sbotub

Gas investigation reveals Brookline firm under scrutiny over stock control

Testimony shows Brookline Gas Company led by Robert Amory examined in depth regarding corporate history and private records. New York buyers and brokers moved to gain control, with stock holdings disclosed and planned pooling discussed. Bay State Gas legislation calls for reorganization and possible city takeover if consolidation fails.

Dr. Amory New York Dillaway Brookline Rogers Boston Brooklyn Amory Back Bay Brookline Company Bay State Famil Messrs. Rogers Wordenfelt R. B. Mack John C. Inches Rosnosky Harcourt Amory Brookline Gas Company Parker Chandler Williams Barker

Proceedings reveal amendment to original Brookline Gas inquiry

Clerk J T Leary testified about the amendment inserting the word net in the recommendation. Commissioner McDonald aims to act on Mayor Matthews petition by April 15 after others request more time. Dr Amory stated Rogers Smith and Friedenfelt of New York purchased large blocks of Brookline Gas stock, with ownership not yet confirmed.

J. T. Leary Leary McDonald Matthews Yalk Dr. Amory Messrs. Rogers, Smith and Friedenfelt New York Brookline Gas Company

Why Is the New Post Like the Pure Air

Yesterday's conundrum asks why the New Post resembles a cash merchant. The answer hints at distrust in financial dealings and the press's role in trade ethics.

Bills for Legislature Seek to Curb Massachusetts Corporations

Attorney Anderson presents three proposed acts. The first would seize dividends from Massachusetts stock used as security for foreign firms and outlaw such distributions unless authorized. The second covers gas companies, requiring commissioner approval for contracts and limiting notes or bonds to cash or property, with open records and fair pricing. The third act appears unfinished in the text.

Bay State Gas Company Bay State Company Boston J. BE. Addicks Supreme Judicial Court Dorchester Roxbury South Boston Anderson Massachusetts Commonwealth Board of Gas and Electric Lift Commissioners Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners

Observant Citizen highlights Boston figures and events

A column notes Boston notables including John Maher the sub-treasury watchman and Judge John W. Corcoran. It mentions Rev. William Winslow for archaeological work, Superintendent T. D. Roberts departing for Milwaukee, and plans for urban crisis homes with Mr Mills. Also cited are Charles A. Busiel and young Charles F. Lander, Demorest medalist, with praise for his teacher.

Boston John Maher Sub-Treasury T. D. Roberts Milwaukee Wis B. Fay Mills Roberts

Deliberate death by own action shocks Boston man

Lucius W. Lovell of Boston ended his life Thursday night by leaping from the Tremont steamship off the Isles of Shoals. He had planned the act for years, leaving a telegram and a letter in his stateroom and expressing calm resolve to enter a happier existence beyond this life.

Lucius W. Lovell Lovell Tremont Boston Portland Isle of Shoals L. W. Lovell Andrew Mabel Mrs. Andrew Keith Bridgewater Vernon News Gummey Huggins Glanders Detroit Free Press Elsie Vogue Chappie Ethel Asker Mushman Tasker Yonkers Gazette

The People s Candidate

If Mayor Matthews becomes the Democratic nominee for Governor next fall a lively campaign would follow His associates in steering the Democratic party in Massachusetts are not timid and his mayoral record is seen as appealing to public sympathy

Milford Journal Matthews Massachusetts

Coveney Appointment Seen as Boost to Democratic Post Office Policy

Colonel Coveney is celebrated as a staunch advocate of progressive democracy in Massachusetts. His appointment signals recognition of that stance and promises a broader, steadier handling of postal affairs for Boston.

Manchester N. SL Coveney Massachusetts Boston

Lawrence to Lead Church as Dynamic Preacher Portrait

The Springfield Republican lauds Dr Lawrence as manly direct forceful pleasing preacher. He is 43 and praised for sound judgment and uncommon executive capacity, with a promising career of splendid usefulness if health permits.

The Springfield Republican Lawrence

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Boston Post New England E. A. Grozier EADS S. Clarkson Republican League Can College League Women’s Republican Association of the Addicks Dillaway, Chandler &Co Robert Amory Messrs. Williams Mr. Anderson State House the Proceedings Observant Citizen Society of Science and Arts of Great Britain William Co. Winslow John W. Corcoran Tremont Street General Dalton Labor Burke Building Trades Council Gas W. E. L. Dillaway Mr. Dillaway Charles A. Busiel Laconia N. H Busiel George Hanes Providence Charles F. Lander F. C. Ober Maine Dana Saul Israel Dana Sarsaparilla CO H. Noel Steeves Dudley Blake Hallowell Boston Man Sarsaparilla Ottles Merritt A. Boothby Clinton People's Candidate Pranklin Savings
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