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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1893
Page
4
The court examined a half crazed man who fired in Downing Street and found a letter stating he aimed to kill Gladstone to save Ulster loyalists. The piece argues opposition to Home Rule spurred such violence and blames figures like Balfour for sectarian provocation.
Judge Holmes demonstrates clear understanding of equity by denying Addicks request to interfere in a gas trust dispute with Brookline. The Post expresses gratification at the decision and notes the ruling preserves gas supply for Boston while affirming the contract’s validity and opposing ruinous actions by rivals.
The Boston Post criticizes focus on inside rapid transit while neglecting external connections. It argues for reviving or purchasing the New York and New England line to create a direct Boston to New York route, citing terminal facilities and the need for fresh capital to complete the Hartford to New York section. It warns that current investments miss stronger regional benefits.
The Post supports Attorney-General Olney in pursuing action against monopolies. Democratic presses unite in offering full assistance for the antitrust war. The Democratic party pledges to uproot monopolies and Cleveland endorses this commitment, with Olney as the chosen instrument to carry it out.
The text urges strong influence to intervene between anxious people and speculative sharks. It emphasizes the public’s urgency to start the work and prevent further delays caused by misleading or profit driven actors.
The cordage industry and other private trusts collapse under receivers, destroying fortunes of manufacturers bankers and a legislator. The piece condemns monopolistic speculation as demoralizing and urges an end to the rapid spread of such practices in Boston and beyond.
The argument urges retaining the inheritance tax as the fair levy on wealth transfer. It asserts repeal would be class legislation benefiting the rich, shifting the burden to workers and future generations, and that inherited fortunes owe their share to the state protected by government.
Michael Donovan a gate tender at the Essex street crossing of the Boston and Maine railroad in Haverhill died from injuries received while attempting to save an old man who exposed himself before a locomotive. The act was noble though it failed to save the man. Donovan died in the line of duty performing a selfless, unnamed act for a passerby.
Dr William Everett clinched the seventh district seat by thirty four votes in a close race. The contest featured three main candidates from Democracy, Republicanism, and third party splits with Populist and Prohibition votes shaping the result. Everett's margin serves as the district's Democratic certificate amid a tight, multi party contest.
The Observant Citizen notes J Montgomery Sears has let Briars in Bar Harbor to builders for a bowling alley billiard hall and electric lighting. Jr Mrs Aldrich plan Ponkapog summer visits. Ex Governor Ames recovering enough for a drive as others head to the World’s Fair.
The article notes Edmund J Elton’s venture into the drama after success in public readings. He played Hyde and Jekyll at Union Hall and lives in South Boston. Elton has many local friends hoping for prosperity in his new profession.
A compilation of brief humorous lines and quips from various papers, highlighting playful exchanges about cooks, legal writs, dime museum acts, a Toledo judge, and light banter on manners and money. The items show early 20th century newspaper wit across multiple cities and papers.
Several divorce cases surface with allegations of kissing by a male partner and Bertha Gradwell's drinking as grounds, plus Grace Kingdon's failed marriage and a Boston actor's alleged infidelity. Alice Crawford recalls intoxicated abuse and threats, while William H. Brown, Jr. seeks separation over family debt and support issues.
Sitka reports a new government policy to drop prosecutions of British sealing vessels in Alaska. Attorney General Olney orders District Attorney Johnson to abandon the Henrietta case, a British schooner seized in Behring Sea last summer for receiving seal skins, and to hand the vessel to British authorities on demand.
In Boston dated May 6 1893 leading wholesale grocers sign an agreement to close stores at 2 PM on Saturdays during June July and August. Signatories include Spurr Raymond Co Pierce Co Champlin Co and many others.
Governor Russell and George Fred Williams impressed the young Democracy of New Hampshire in Manchester Tuesday night. The crowd, drawn to Democratic principles, showed enthusiasm for the party's leaders and message.
The Haverhill Gazette notes Matthews appears fine and could challenge Cogswell in a gubernatorial contest. The Lowell News reports no known issues affecting Matthews readiness.
Readers are invited to submit notices of social events. Friday May 12 features a concert and dance by the Freshman Glee Club at Brattle Hall Cambridge starting at 8.00.
Miss Ellen Terry supports the poor by sewing garments from a ready supply at her South Kensington home. Boston wedding announcements note Webster R. Dorr and Miss Isabella H. Bates to wed June 7 at the bride’s Dorchester residence. Also, Miss L Jenette Daggett of Buffalo created the Chi Rho game. Laura Jean Libbey, famed romance author, is about 28, wealthy, and diversely well housed in Brooklyn. Mrs. Cleveland wore a Marie Antoinette silk gown at a White House reception for the Duchess of Veraguy.
A Dunlap and Poole notice seeks a servant girl who will employ a Black woman for drudgery and a fourteen year old White girl to deliver messages. The coach runs daily at 5 PM twice weekly to the Circus. Wages offered, but one month contract required. applicants must be available at No. 67 Petticoat Lane New York December 4 1794.
The Spanish colony of New York plans a grand festival at Music Hall for Infanta Eulalie, the King of Spain’s representative at the Chicago Fair. Cavalier Aurelio Ceruelos will organize the event and has composed a tarantella for fourteen pianos dedicated to her Highness. The date awaits Commandant Davis's official programme. The royal band from the Infanta’s journey will perform.
The piece notes actresses conceal aging marks like dental loss or throat blemishes. Ada Rehan’s admirers noticed a back tooth issue during laughter while Modjeska hides a throat spot with a diamond necklace in full dress.
The article argues for women in the pulpit after describing Mrs. Charles Henrotin’s attire last Sunday in Chicago. Her costume featured a black and pale gray-striped silk waist with black lace, a black corded silk shirt, pearl gray gloves, and a hat of violets, seen as more fashionable and instructive than the traditional solemn black.
Mrs Walter Damrosch and Miss Hattie Blaine visit Chicago at Mrs Walker Blaine's invitation and plan to sail for England in June. Their mother travels to Augusta to settle family matters before joining them for a quiet summer in England and a Washington winter. Bar Harbor cottage rented to Mr W D Sloane.
Discussion centers on naming a peak Mt. Larcom in the Ossipee range in honor of Lucy Larcom. The adjacent Mt. Whittier is seen as a fitting companion since Miss Larcom frequently sang of the region.
Boston Supreme Court denies injunction sought by J Edward Addicks and George C Jeffries to stop Brookline Gas digging streets without Aldermen license. Justice Holmes notes license issue, questions plaintiffs' motives, and allows appeal to full bench. The ruling favors the city and gas company, outlining risks of halting work.
The poem argues Greece endures in spirit as its artistic seed travels westward. It envisions Athens reflowering in Rome and the New World, with art’s bloom surviving beyond ancient ruins and shaping a perpetual Western cultural renewal.
In Newton Highlands on May 9 Rev N P Gilman joined Waldo L Cook of the Springfield Republican with Elizabeth H Friend. In Middleboro on May 10 Rev G W Stearns tied Calvin C Griffith to Lucy B Tinkham. In St Paul on May 10 Rev Maurice D Edwards united John Holman of Brookline and Ida Co Lusk of St Paul.
Obituaries list multiple Boston area residents with May dates. Entries include Thomas Barry father of Rev Richard J and Henry A Barry. Mrs Sophia Ann Badger. Frederick Edmund Bradford. John Clottrey formerly of Eighth Massachusetts Volunteers. Julius A Dresser. Fanny R Dunham. George Frederick Forbes. John Hicks. Richard Payne. Mrs George W Plaisted. Ralph Houghton Stevens. Mrs Susan Shaw. Elizabeth M Todd. Mary Emma Thurston. Funeral details and ages given where present.
Miss Hoffmans marked success at the Grand Opera House is noted with praise for the Boucicault revival Led Astray and a strong cast led by Carrie Turner Robert Hilliard and Julius Steger. The Elks benefit in Lawrence and the busy Boston theatre schedule are summarized with upcoming performances and audience reception.
The article critiques The Columbian Art Gallery edited by Charles M. Kurtz, praising its large engravings from the World’s Columbian Exposition collection while noting quality shortcomings. It highlights the extensive index and utility for visitors as a guide, and voices disappointment that many engravings are not first class.
Governor Morris today requisitioned Robert Rockwell from New Jersey where he is held on horse stealing charges in Norwalk dated May 3.
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