Boston Post front matter and subscription notice 1893
The Boston Post announces subscription rates for daily and weekly editions and gives postal and publication details. It lists office address at 259 Washington Street Boston and New York representation, with editor publisher E A Grozier.
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Boston
New York
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Brooklyn
Connelly
Adams House
Appleton & Bassett’s
Boston Mayor Considers Jenks Resignation Over Public Institutions
General view holds the Mayor may not force Dr. Thomas L. Jenks to resign as chair of the Board of Directors for Public Institutions. His value and rare qualifications make replacement difficult, and retaining him would benefit Boston’s public institutions.
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Thomas L. Jenks
Jenks
Boston
Ex-Minister Coolidge Won't Enter Governor Nomination Scrimmage
Notice says an attempt to drag ex-Minister Coolidge into the Republican governor race this year is unlikely. Postmaster Hart shows active interest, pledging to run, while Walcott Pillsbury Barrett Haile and others are in the field, with Coolidge avoiding the fray amid campaign clamor.
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Walcott
Pillsbury
Barrett
Haile
Pex
Infanta Eulalie eyed Boston visit urged by O Neil
The article argues Congressman O Neil should arrange for Infanta Eulalie to include Boston in her U S tour. It praises Boston’s courtesy and historic ties, claiming the city offers a warmer reception than New York and a more authentic link to old Spain.
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Infanta Eulalie
United States
New York
McAllister
Will He Go Unpunished Indictment Dismissed Against John C Eno
The United States Court in New York has dismissed the indictment for embezzlement against John C. Eno, a famed New York criminal who fled to Canada years ago. He returned recently and posted bonds to stand trial. A forgery case remains in State courts, raising questions about equal justice for the rich.
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United States
New York
Canada
Debated Geary law fears over China retaliation
Fears of retaliation by China over the Geary law are described as exaggerated. The author contemplates a parallel Chinese restriction upon Americans in China and the possible effects of such a decree.
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China
United States
Chinese in the United States Face Registration Demands
The text argues that the requirement for Chinese in the United States to register or leave the country is oppressive yet reasonable, noting no American in China would hesitate to comply. It suggests reciprocal retaliation would be ineffective.
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China
United States
The Post's Sick Baby Fund Promotes Humane Relief
The Boston Post advocates a charitable fund for sick babies as a voluntary, nonpauperizing effort. It emphasizes minimal running costs, direct aid through physicians and medicine, and broad citizen support. The piece notes the fund’s aim to reach poor children citywide with a hopeful, independent spirit.
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A Question of Money in State Sunday Opening Debate
The Massachusetts Legislature faces ridicule over resolutions on Sunday World’s Fair access. The argument notes that protests on religious grounds are understandable but condemns meddling in how Congress funds are used. The piece mocks invoking Congressman Morse’s cholera prediction to deter Sunday visitors.
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Morse
Jackson Park
Governor Rus sell appoints Fallon to South Boston court
In filling Judge Burbank's vacancy, Governor Rus sell promotes Associate Justice Joseph D. Fallon to the South Boston Municipal Court. Fallon earns public respect for integrity and energy, serving nearly twenty years as associate justice with satisfaction. Josiah S. Dean succeeds Fallon as associate justice.
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Observant Citizen Recalls Synchronism at Mechanics Hall
The article recalls H M Pitt directing last night's Synchronism tableaux at Mechanics Hall with strict tempo and playful wit. It notes naval officials Hichborn Selfridge Henderson and Farmer, and announces Jamaica Pond boat fleet expansion as parts of Boston park beautification.
Boston Common Council backs mayor in gas inquiry and street funding
Mayor Matthews thanks the Common Council for support in the Bay State Gas Trust investigation and for approving funds. A vote endorsed the Brookline Gas contract price 70 cents per 1000 feet. The council also considers Commonwealth Avenue completion and watering of macadam streets.
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Charlesbank
New York Harbor
Tremont Temple Must Be Fireproof for Rebuild
Inspector Damrell ordered Tremont Temple rebuilt as fireproof, denying a restoration permit. He requires full height, brick enclosed exits, and two street exits, surpassing non fireproof limits. Trustees and deacons face higher costs and loss of street-front stores while awaiting a plan.
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W. H. Cook
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Pr. Lorimer
Chicago Auditorium
Groton Opens New Public Library After Two-Year Build
Groton dedicates its new public library building amid ceremonies led by Daniel Needham. Mrs Charlotte Langdon Sibley funded the project with a 5000 gift, prompting a town appropriation of 20000 for construction. The buff brick colonial structure, costing about 30000, houses 25000 volumes, museums, reading rooms, and storage.
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Charlotte Langdon Sibley
John L. Sibley
Harvard College
M. Sheedy, Jr
Francis M. Boutwell
Moses P. Palmer
Charles Bixby
F. E. Gilson
Louis H. Clark
Daniel Needham
Edwin P. Burtt
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Sheedy
Underwriters Meet at New York Twenty Seventh Annual Session
The National Board of Underwriters held its twenty seventh annual meeting in New York with D W C Skilton of Phenix Fire Insurance presiding. He noted twelve new members this year bringing total to eighty two and outlined plans to steer the industry toward prosperity. Committees reported in morning and afternoon sessions. A paper on the Fire Premium and Its Interest Earnings was presented by Thomas H Montgomery of Philadelphia.
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National Board of Underwriters
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Thomas H. Montgomery
Philadelphia
Justice to Commissioner McDonald praised by Marlboro Times
Mayor Matthews harshly criticized the gas commission during the inquiry but commends the chairman James W. McDonald for his sympathy with the people and his efforts within his official duties.
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James W. McDonald
Newton man killed in wagon accident near Kenora Trotting Park
John Gordon of Newton New Hampshire was thrown from his wagon while driving to Haverhill this morning near Kenora Trotting Park and instantly killed. He leaves a wife and family at Newton.
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Kenora
Manual training approved in Haverhill schools
The Haverhill School Board voted to introduce manual training into public schools and requested a 38500 appropriation for the program.
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Haverhill
Servant Girl Exodus Hits Boston Households
Boston housekeepers face a shortage of servant girls as many migrate to Chicago for better prospects. Agencies report fewer applicants and higher wage demands, blaming the World’s Fair and summer resorts for drawing workers away.
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Infanta Eulalie Arrives in New York for Queen Isabella Fund
The Spanish steamer Maria Christina brings Infanta Eulalie to New York from Havana. She will head to Jersey City for transfer to the Pennsylvania Railroad, then likely depart for Washington. In New York she will stay at the Savoy and attend Waldorf entertainment to support a Central Park statue fund.
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Women Talked About In American and British Society
A survey of prominent women and educational moves. Notes on Lotta as a famed pool player, a Chicago heiress marrying a French nobleman, Sir Edwin Arnold on choosing American women, Unitarian praise for two Oxford students, Oxford’s plan for a women’s college, St Hilda’s opening led by Dorothea Beale, Danish scholarships for women teachers, agri culture classes for women, Mrs Cleveland’s vanity and photo sessions, Lady Pauncefote hosting an At Home event that drew over a thousand unfamiliar guests.
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Washington
A RAP AT PILLSBURY
A letter to the editor rails against the handling of the Elizabeth Borden case and the Attorney General's duties. It argues the governor candidate Pillsbury bears accountability for alleged dereliction, demanding explanation and possible impeachment implications.
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Elizabeth Borden
Bovox Company Offers Beef Essence for Sick Baby Fund
A Boston firm thanks the Post editors for starting the Sick Baby Fund and reiterates its offer of Bovox, an essence of beef, to support physicians visiting needy families. The letter praises the charity and calls the preparation valuable for strengthening children and mothers in hot weather.
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James O Neill Stars In The Golden Wedding Boston Bowdoin Bowdoin
James O Neill returns to Boston with Monte Cristo at Bowdoin Square next week following a three thousand performance history. The season will continue with comic opera as a first at the Bowdoin, with closing runs of A Temperance Town at Park Theatre. The piece The Professor's Love Story will be revived due to fan requests, plus notes on Shore Acres and Led Astray at multiple venues.
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Quips and Quotations From Distant Papers
A collection of brief humorous lines and observations from various papers. The items touch on topics from sugar trusts and circuses to banking, law enforcement, and seasonal accidents with concise, often punny phrasing. The tone remains light and editorially quirky.
Roses and Robbed Pride in a Riley Verse
The speaker mocks flirting with a sick man, sending bloom laden roses to probe weakness and memories of youth and a mother. James Whitcomb Riley's voice denounces romantic taunts and preys on vulnerability, ending with a confessional, wounded gaze. The poem blends humor and pathos in a grim portrait of manipulation.
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