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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1892
Page
4
Boston Post issue entry from December 8, year not specified. Publication metadata notes the Boston Post at 259 Washington Street and the Post Publishing Co. contact details.
The public opposes issuing new railroad shares at par when market price is high. After Governor Russells veto, the House upheld it, proving public sentiment. Law should require public auction for additional stock by railroads to restore prior policy and curb profits from stock watering.
Board of Aldermen discussed fair rules for peddling in the city noting the pedler of provisions serves the poor and provides convenience. Regulations should protect permanent shopkeepers while allowing curbside and cart vendors to operate with inspection and privileges.
The Cleveland column of Democratic preferences expands daily as Chicago delegates edge toward a majority and the nominating two thirds. Notably, Southern states already choosing delegates express support for Cleveland, though delegates are not bound by conventions and further selections remain undecided.
The text says Southern Democrats will be represented by free delegates in Chicago, not instructed for Hill, reflecting a shift toward Cleveland. The Atlanta Constitution notes Georgia will send a free delegation, aligning with Cleveland, and with nearly half the delegates already, Cleveland’s nomination by two thirds or acclamation seems assured.
The text argues against moving Colorado Utes from their reservation to Utah, labeling the proposal an outrage that would erase progress toward citizenship through agriculture and land ownership. It criticizes congressional support, laments loss of civilized influences, and urges the Utes be allowed to stay.
The piece urges Congress to launch a special inquiry into U S representatives in Chile. It cites Minister Egan and associates, possible meddling by speculative interests, and reports that the Valparaiso consul allegedly traded millions while sending market-influencing dispatches. It warns mismanagement nearly caused disaster and demands dispelling or confirming suspicions.
The article notes two New York routes reduced running times by twenty minutes with experimental special trains. It argues other lines could cut to five hours, but the New Haven road is blocked by shared standards and other lines not acting, keeping the swiftest service from all customers.
The essay notes that the available air service between Boston and New York is convenient yet stirs mixed public response. It argues the road could be improved instead, and questions whether the concession truly serves travelers or merely optimizes a flawed system.
The court urged the district attorney to proceed promptly with defence of the indictments in the Maverick Bank cases while noting the unusual legal force backing the accused. The public, offended by the wreckers of the Maverick Bank, watches closely to ensure justice is administered unimpeded and equitably.
A collection of comic scenes and dialogues featuring Patti quitting singing to prolong farewells, Miss Certly questioning a marriage, Miss Thackeray noting social withdrawal, and snippets from dramatic sketches about love, quarrels, and misunderstandings.
A fragment lists quips from various papers about racing boats and witty ads. It mentions double scull crews, a comment on habit formation, ocean greyhounds as swift craft, and an uptown chocolate cream maker seeking a girl who is fast and good.
The Paris Herald outlines a house dress in slate blue cloth with white facings cuffs and belt embroidered in dark blue. Navy blue guimpe and underskirt feature blue dots, presenting a coordinated indoor attire.
The Democratic city committee convened tidily with no friction as temporary chairman Patrick Maguire was elected by acclamation. Speakers touted Cleveland Russell and Matthews as fall candidates for President Governor and Mayor and pledged strong turnout in Boston for the state race. Contests over ward representations followed with hearings and admitted delegations, then McDonough was re elected president and officers chosen.
At the monthly gathering 300 people attended the Methodist Social Union meeting held at Odd Fellows Hall. Mr. C Edwin Miles presided as president, with pastors Rev John W H Barries Rev Lewis K Bates Rev Varnum A Cooper Rev Charles S Rogers D D and Rev David H Ela D D addressing the assembly.
Sporting gossip notes the Boston team improving and poised for first place after recent away wins. It mentions Brooklyns’ defeats, upcoming three games at Brooklyn, and suggest Boston will win two of three and later face the Giants. It praises Haddock's addition and highlights players like Ward Quinn Duffy Kilroy and others. Predictions favor Boston to secure home advantage before West trip.
Harvard seniors dominated the mile team event on Holmes Field yesterday afternoon, clocking 3m 28 3-5s and beating the mile record. Teams were '92 Wright Pinkham Corbin Batchelder, '93 Thompson Goodrich Guerin Hutchinson, '94 Wheelwright Merrill Whittier Lakin, '95 Pillsbury Greenough Baker Bingham.
The sixteen participants completed the race in an average time under 54 seconds, indicating a fast field and strong pacing throughout the event. Individual performances are not detailed in the fragment.
The B A A will send a team to Manhattan on Saturday with Bloss entering running jumps and dash, Evins hurling hammer and shot, Shead in unicorn events, and Coombs sprinting. They will travel from Harvard Mott Haven and contest New Jersey A C events May 30 with Bloss Shead Batchelder representing B A A. Barstow of Roxbury Latin shows promise as a walker and Moakley Rowe race talk looms May 30 at Gloucester, though Moakley has not been asked yet.
The Thayer horse sale starts this morning in the Arena with New England buyers and breeders in attendance. Fifty horses will be sold daily under Captain Jack Stewart with C H Thayer as high bidder returning to Boston stock events. consignors are urged to keep catalogs intact as supply is limited and no more stock is expected.
The Interscholastic Athletic Association met yesterday at the B A A. delegates voted to move the championship from June 11 to June 10. The event will be held on Holmes field avoid overlap with N E A A A U championships, aiming for strong officials and a successful program.
May 16 at Monson the lockout at W N Flynt's granite quarry began after the workers rejected a wage accord. Stonecutters and quarrymen held meetings, reporting sound finances and treasury funds to sustain the dispute, while manufacturers insist contracts allow labor trouble and plan to continue despite idle work. Pay will be issued to all who wish at the quarry.
The first day of the granite lockout shows a nationwide clash between New England Granite Manufacturers and workers. Many non union men join the strike, yards operate without sympathy, and reports indicate 30,000 idle in New England and 40,000 in New York, with 100,000 total affected as capital and labor contend.
In New Haven Connecticut on May 16 a lockout by the New England Granite Manufacturers Union leaves about 1500 quarrymen and stone cutters unemployed. Beattie's men were locked out as the union enforces the order while nearby quarries at red granite and Norcross are idle and Brooklyn quarry owners vote to lock out their workers.
Barre Vermont May 16 There is no change in the granite trouble. Apprentices non union quarrymen and polishers continue working. The cutters say they will not yield and have backing of all labor organizations. Rumor says the strikers will ask apprentices to cease work to cripple dealers.
Palmer May 16 Twenty two men at Q Alexander and Co brick yard West Brim field struck for higher pay or reduced hours. Dissatisfaction split the workforce with about half quitting under pressure while others chose to work. The firm will rehire desirable hands and restart operations tomorrow morning.
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