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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1893
Page
4
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Governor Russell in Manchester New Hampshire argues the Democratic party must assume responsibility for a constructive policy and establish principles that serve the people. He cites sixty years of Democratic governance and pledges to cut taxation burdens oppose special interests and restore equality economy and freedom in policy.
A civic editorial argues against repealing collateral inheritance taxes. It notes 1891 law is faulty, poorly collected, and weak, urging strengthening the statute and extending tax to all inheritances above a moderate threshold with strict enforcement.
The issue asks if Boston gas mains laid by Brookline Co are legally approved or a nuisance. The ruling affects city gas prices and taxpayers, since blocking the contract could raise costs by thirty cents per thousand feet. Legal quibbles cited by rivals to push higher prices are seen as self serving rather than public benefit.
The author argues the market is not at fault but the industrial trusts. Squeezing water from trust securities drives demoralization. Trusts restrain trade and over capitalized profits come from exploiting the public, potentially signaling the start of the end for this speculative misuse.
Fragmentary text notes debate over transportation policy ends with broad calls for action. Advocates urge rapid delivery of service and expanded routes while opponents emphasize costs and equity concerns. Details remain unclear due to partial OCR.
The committee bill aims to clear the central business district of overhead electric wires this season if enacted. It would grant a three-member commission including the city engineer, streets superintendent, and wires inspector full authority to bury cables, starting with the congested core.
The Chilean steamer Itata can depart with rifles after the Court of Appeals ruling yesterday overturns the two year seizure in San Diego for neutrality violations tied to Chilean insurrection. The episode, linked to President Harrison's era, is judged a notable blunder in hindsight.
The piece questions why the New York Evening Post defends Sturtevant head of the Treasury stationery bureau whose resignation was urged by Secretary Carlisle. It suggests this hints at Treasury abuses by a nonpartisan ring of special agents, an open secret for over a year or two.
The Post gains ground in readership with current circulation within 800 copies of rivals. Advertisers back the approach as last week's business topped prior records and the paper shows progress against Globe and Journal, aiming to lead in news, circulation, and advertising.
The Observant Citizen reviews Harvard figures Nat Brigham’s Utah marshal appointment and Glee Club fame. It notes Roxbury City Architect Wheelwright’s primary school design, praises the New England Magazine reproductions, and reports social items about Harry S. Smith’s upcoming Cambridge wedding to Georgie E. Knowlton.
The writing recalls a Newport life saving station captain and other heroes with medals for rescuing drowning persons. It mentions Peter Walgreen, a seaman and climber, and compares a street rose seller to Governor Russell. Mrs Stetsons Globe Theatre appearance draws notable attendees including Adjutant General S J Dalton and Congressman M J McEttrick.
Ex congressman John Frederick Finerty of Chicago will speak on The Irish Brigade in the Service of France at the Boston Theatre Sunday evening May 14 under the Irish Nationalists with Judge Corcoran presiding. Finerty, a notable war correspondent, has a long career from Civil War service to Chicago journalism and national Irish advocacy.
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen spent over four hours debating sixth class liquor licenses. Druggist Blatchford's petition was tabled while four others were heard. Speck withdrew after midnight. Sullivan, Willard and Ketchum were approved despite a committee report. Licenses granted to Davies, Devlin, La Pierre, Lombard, McGarr, Olive, Saunders, Webber, Bayley, Wilber. Tarr and Anderson were given leave to withdraw.
Boston real estate dealers expand statewide activity with two major syndicates led by Louis F. Newman and Orcutt Bros purchasing sizable tracts near Forest Park in Springfield. Worcester groups and other Boston brokers also eye Springfield as land values rise near Central Park and Fairmount Park.
Mer Satolli and Dr O Gorman visited the old Chase mansion near Washington and Catholic University to consider leasing it as a residence. Satolli liked the place and may lease if terms are satisfactory, though no final decision was announced.
A puzzling contest invites readers to submit clever reasons for why the New Post resembles an almanac. The editor promises payment for the best verses or conundrums submitted by tomorrow.
Readers are invited to submit notices of upcoming events. On Wednesday May 10 a wedding will take place at the First Unitarian Church in West Newton for Miss Annie Balch Coffin and Mr. Edward Everett Elm.
Two reporters met Elizabeth Cady Stanton and learned she is engaged and fond of family life. In a kitchen interview she cooks cake with her daughter Mrs Laurence guiding questions. Stanton says she balances public work with home duties and welcomes newsmen’s questions. Her sons have softened her view toward other people’s boys.
A survey notes twenty Revolutionary widows on pension rolls. It mentions Mrs. Edison’s daughter picture, Mrs. Twain’s wealth, and New York ladies in the World's Fair Congress of Photographers. Peary’s wife laments Arctic clothing, and Sarah G. Jones becomes Virginia’s first certified Black female physician. Other items include Miss Benneson on diplomacy, M. E. Ogden on postoffice exams, and Grace Dodge urging girls away from domestic service.
The World's Fair clock draws crowds and speculation as the eight day run completes its first period. Phone lines buzz with inquires while reporters retreat from the influx of callers. Subtle bets and chatter flourish amid a bustling, humorous contest recap.
Mrs James G Blaine Jr is described with a pretty foot and arched instep while she sits with one foot slightly evident due to knee stiffness. She recalls a schoolgirl who hated showing her feet, calling it bad manners. She suggests this is a form of judgment on vanity.
Boston audiences see Carrie Turner as Mrs Eastlake Chapel with A S Lipman as Oliver St Aubyn in The Crust of Society. The Span of Life returns at Boston Theatre with Calder’s company while Shore Acres marks its 100th performance at the Museum May 17 to 27. Peck’s Bad Boy plays Bowdoin Square Theatre as audiences flock to Big Business at the Grand Opera House.
The Boston stage scene features Ruth Carpenter as Mrs Echo with Miss Jeffie Tillbury tonight as the lead, closing the Globe regular season. Led Astray revival opens summer, while A Temperance Town ends its run May 20 before a New England tour. James ONeill leaves May 13 for five weeks. Maud Hoffman gains praise for Romeo and Juliet at the Grand Opera House. Willie Seymour at Tremont Theatre found a hare foot and rouge filled handkerchief backstage after a show.
The article reviews J Ambrose Prichard's Cape Porpoise landscape, praising his front rank talent and poetic light. It also praises D Jerome Elwell's Venice scenes, William E Norton and Eksergian's works, R M Bailey's cottage designs, and William Clark Noble's sculpture, noting their stylistic strengths and ambitions.
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