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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1892
Page
4
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The bill to bar liquor sales for on premises drinking except with food is blasted as folly. It forces bars to add tables and staff, aims to curb drinking but will likely fail in practice and may invite blackmail. Republican leaders press the measure, expecting political gain but risk backfire.
An editorial rebukes the Granite Manufacturers' Association president for denying arbitration. It argues public opinion supports a settlement to end industrial idle time and broad disruption, urging both sides to consent to a prompt, fair settlement.
The Republican party must answer to voters after the Senate defeated Mr. McErrrick's bill to make election day a holiday. The decisive vote in the Senate halted the proposal.
The piece notes a strict party split on making election day a holiday. Republicans opposed to the holiday argue it burdens workers and hampers suffrage. Democrats support it to preserve free ballots and allow all laborers to vote without missing wages. The article asks Republicans to explain their opposition and cites daily wage earners as affected.
Two bicycle couriers travel from Chicago to New York to test long distance practicality and reveal a nationwide road deficiency. The journey highlights highways in five states as inadequate, proving the bicycle’s value for work and recreation and supporting a push for improved roads and military logistics involving General Miles and General Howard.
The piece argues McKinley tariff protection benefits shine while granite and iron workers face wage cuts and longer hours. It cites Congressman Morse and Dole Grey approving favors and notes a broader strike and wage suppression across New England industries, with quotes from I Townsend Burden about wage reductions and employment losses.
Across industries unrest grows as workers bear the brunt of labor disputes. The protected granite sector illustrates a pattern where the working class suffers more than others in strike conditions.
Commentary argues Cleveland's renomination faces little serious Republican opposition as Harrison is sidelined. Blaine is the only widely acceptable rival, though past defeats and weak party depth hinder his standing. The piece notes a growing belief that the Republican convention will reveal a party with a fatal weakness.
The Grand Army’s Southern posts surrender their charters rather than admit colored veterans. Louisiana and Mississippi departments formally draw the color line, a blow to postwar unity and a revival of old prejudice. The piece condemns racial segregation within the organization and echoes contempt for black soldiers from Massachusetts veterans.
R G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade notes great floods in the West interrupt trade but crops unlikely to be deficient. Boston shows activity in boots shoes rubber goods and dry goods. Hartford groceries active hardware good. wool dry goods dull. Cotton prices near forty year lows. Mills busy. new wool arriving. Weekly sales 5.3 million pounds. year to date 9 million, up 10% from last year. Iron more active. bar iron flat but structural iron livelier. Boots and shoes demand up as tanners cut output. leather stronger. hides dull. Eastern shoe shipments ahead of last year. 42 000 cases below peak. Merchandise exports for three weeks ahead of last year by 2.78 million dollars. Imports show slight decrease. Failures total 192 United States and Canada, versus 175 last week and 209 prior. Last year for same week: 254 total with 214 US and 40 Canada.
London reports the Saturday Review fears the Newfoundland Legislature's rejection of a France accord on fishing rights will unsettle England. The article calls the outcome an absurd and humiliating end to negotiations and suggests the government erred by over-satisfying a colony pursuing its own interests.
In Cleveland on May 20 Detroit conference of anti Harrison men at General Alger’s boosts Sherman momentum across Ohio. Secretary Foster dispatches trusted Treasury agents to study party drift while a leading Foraker figure predicts Ohio’s delegation may tilt solidly to Sherman if New York backs him. Harrison shows little enthusiasm statewide.
Senator Hill and party arrived in Cuarworre at 2 AM in the Neva special car. He addressed the Mecklenburg anniversary with a historical patriotic tone, avoiding current politics as thirty thousand visitors lined the streets. A sham battle with 1000 troops highlighted the morning exercises, and Hill reviewed the parade from the Central Hotel balcony.
A letter from Gro H Perry of 1 Beacon Street May 20 thanks the Post for recognizing the relay ride across the country. He argues cycling is a practical dignified means of rapid conveyance for business and health, urging continued support from the paper and public.
Emil Maler conducted the Conservatory orchestral class last night at the Boston Art Club. Alexander Starbuck of the Daily Free Press is on an editors’ excursion to California. George M. Baker searches forts in Alabama for property interests. Samuel E Wright, union secretary, acts as referee in West End dispute resisted by President Whitney. H E Barney’s Boston Concert Waltz remains popular with piano arrangements now issued. Champlin, Suffolk Senator, presided in the Legislature and drew praise for swift leadership. William L Douglas of Brockton, a young delegate, jokes about his bald spot and a noted shoe trademark portrait used in ads.
Mrs Mary L Perkins of Boston arrives at Bruen cottage Newport. Mr Boyd Putnam the Boston actor rents a Lane cottage Gloucester for his mother and plans a summer stay. Mrs Paran Stevens opens Marietta Newport villa in June then travels to Europe to visit her daughter. Ex Governor Plaisted of Maine, recovering from rheumatic trouble, stays weeks at Poland Springs. In 1871 Fiever Ewedy of Auburn Missouri deposited 2200 in a savings bank, later found it grew to 5000 due to interest.
The piece cites Justice Lamar and Senator Conkling as fans of The Three Guardsmen. It notes monarchs William and Humbert twisting their mustaches, mentions Miss Howe and Miss Hayden in a design prize context, and reports the Duke of Alba traveling to America for the Chicago World’s Fair representation. Secretary Koster displays portraits of four Ohio Treasury Secretaries plus Alexander Hamilton.
A Paris Herald fashion note describes a cream cloth skirt paired with a Bolero jacket in the same material. Both garments are richly covered with near gold embroidery. The description mentions a mauve corsage as part of the ensemble.
A column reflecting on trickster quips and a long letter debate about street railways. It discusses Gog and Garza, a letter about President Whitney and fair dealing, and argues against taxing the West End street railway for the use of city streets. It frames public transportation as a public duty and asserts rails are part of the highway, not a taxable franchise.
A collection of humorous quips and aphorisms from various newspapers. The phrases poke fun at politics publicity and fashion noting the “Presidential Maybe” and the notion that “safety in numbers” comes with many bicycles.
Electric flashes from the New York Advertiser editor mock current figures and figures in Washington. The Kite is urged to rescue Lieutenant Peary while Hop Sing, an escaped leper, dodges health officers in the city. General Alger hosts GOP leaders as Dana targets the general, Whitney denies May convention ties, and Senate cuts $1,000,000 from river and harbor funding.
Snow swept Brattleboro on May 20 for four hours and covered surrounding hills. County towns report three to six inches of snow, with fruit risk minimal. Very little planting has occurred due to the unseasonable storm.
Victura Ann Donnell of Peabody Massachusetts forwards a list of Democratic candidates for national and state offices aiming for a sweeping victory. The slate names Grover Cleveland for President Don M Dickinson for Vice President William E Russell for Governor Albert C Houghton for Lieutenant Governor with a tariff reform and honest money platform.
West End patrons protest miserable street car accommodations after the West End Street Railway bought out the Hawthorne line. They call for a through Bowdoin Square route to depots, theatres, and the South End, with regular ten to five minute service. Residents cite belt line cars as irregular and inconvenient, and urge a line via Green and Stamford streets up Chardon to improve access to depots and the South End.
Frank Haven Hinman will speak at the South Boston Presbyterian Church tomorrow night on Manliness in Christian Service. He asks the women to give the church sewing capacity to men, and a large chorus of boys will assist the regular choir.
LawReExcel reports Colonel Richardson a Pelham New Hampshire selectman died of apoplexy in bed yesterday morning. The same day his house and barns were burned by an incendiary. he had been staying at the minister's home in town.
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