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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1892

Page

4

Boston Post subscription rates by state listed

The Boston Post shows subscription rates by state and region with Boston and New York bases. The list includes Massachusetts New York Ohio California Illinois Missouri and many others with varied monthly charges totaling a district wide price schedule.

Hill Clevelan New York Rhode Island Massachusetts North Dakota Virginia Minnesota Pennsylvania Nebraska jMansas Indiana Wyoming Oregon Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Vermont Savas District Columbia Connecticut Missouri Arizona Delaware Georgia North Carolina California New Jersey

Carney Fund Upbeat Push Extends Boston Aid

Readers rally for Carney Hospital in South Boston with a $10,000 goal. The Post fund drive reports early large donations from A Shuman and P H Callanan, plus pledges from Rosner TrReEAT PAINE and others. The plan relies on 50 at 100, 100 at 10, 200 at 5, 1,000 at 20 cents, and 20,000 at 10 cents to reach the target. The note praises Boston’s charitable spirit and cites legislative action as context.

Divi Rictia & Bidlbes

Carney Hospital grant sparks support and debate in Boston

Readers commend the $10,000 grant for Carney Hospital while others condemn the renewal. The paper urges funding by popular subscription, citing letters of support and donations. Amid political chatter about Mr Blaine, the piece notes uncertainty and calls for unity among his supporters.

Carney Hospital Boston

Boston church fundraiser letter requests support for state aid

The letter documents a $200 donation plan including $100 from the writer and $100 credited to P. F. Carey of 1278 Washington Street and Broadway South Boston. Pastor P. H. Callanan appeals to Boston residents to provide funds not as charity but as justice, noting Mr. Shuman’s assistance and aiming to supplement state requests.

Boston A. Shuman P. H. Callanan St. John’s Church Newton Lower Falls Shuman Post Fund P. F. Carey Washington Street Broadway South Albert A. Poor Rospert Trreeat Paine Patrick Meehan Joan E. Russeil Boston Post POST

Subscription check to Carney Hospital fund pledge

A reader from Jamaica Plain Mass encloses a check for subscription to the Carney Hospital fund. Patrick Meehan signs the note with courtesy and regards.

Sir—Inclosed Carney Hospital Fund Patrick Meehan Jamaica Plain Mass

Letter to editor supports Carney Hospital fund drive

Albert A. Pope of 221 Columbus Avenue endorses the Post plan to raise ten thousand dollars for Carney Hospital and encloses a one hundred dollar check. He wishes success in the effort and signs his name.

Carney Hospital Albert A. Pope Columbus Avenue

Noble unsectarian spirit at Carney Hospital

Robert Treat Paine of Boston sends $100 with pleasure to Carney Hospital praising their noble unsectarian spirit and excellent patient care. Letter dated May 24 from 6 Joy Street.

Carney Hospital Robert Treat Paine Joy Street Boston

Telegram from Leicester man lists Russell among fifty

Special telegram received at 10 p.m. Tuesday night lists John E. Russell of Leicester, Massachusetts, as one of the fifty, dated May 24.

Post Sir John E. Russell Leicester Mass

Subscription Enclosed for Carney Hospital Fund

Sadie Lillie Walter Maurice Ray and Eva Rosnosky send sixty dollars toward the ten thousand dollar Carney Hospital fund. The note is dated Boston May 24 and signed I Rosnosky.

Carney Hospital Sadie Lillie Walter Maurice Ray Eva Rosnosky Boston I. Rosnosky

Carney Hospital Fund Patched by Local Tailor Gift

L Gans and Co, a Boston merchant tailoring firm at 269 Washington Street, encloses a check for 10 dollars toward the Carney Hospital fund, offering best wishes and urging support for the noble cause.

Carney Hospital Fund L. Gans & CO Merchant Tailors Washington Street Boston

Hurrah for the Fund Subscription Letter

WILLIAM B. F. WHALL of Tremont Street sends a cheerful $10 check to Carney Hospital and Hurrah for the Post, signaling support and a formal subscription. The note expresses respect and confirms the contribution details.

Carney Hospital William B. F. Whall Tremont Street

Representative Capen’s View on State Aid to Private Institutions

A Boston letter to the editor from Robert P Capen dated May 25 1892 argues against state funding to private bodies except for special cases like Carney Hospital. He states he is pleased to contribute ten dollars as one of one hundred donors.

Carney Hospital Robert P. Capen House of Representatives Boston

Friends of humanity in Boston back Carney's noble work

Boston supporters rally to aid Carney in his humanitarian project. Organizers urge volunteers and donations to sustain the effort and extend relief to those served by the program.

Friends of Humanity Boston Lend

Will He Accept Blaines Nomination to Presidency

The text reports on Blaine’s possible presidential nomination and quotes Jesse M. Gove after meeting anti-Harrison faction leaders. It notes Senator Hale as a close ally and relative, with reference to the Republican Boston Journal’s take on Hale.

Blaine Jesse M. Gove Senator Hale Republican Boston Journal Hale

Great bicycle meet at Somerville featured relay from New York

The Somerville bicycle meet in about two weeks will attract over twenty clubs and hundreds of riders. A relay race from New York to Somerville via New Haven Hartford and Springfield could greatly heighten interest, following the Chicago experiment. The proposed date is June 17 and is urged to clubs to consider.

Somerville New York Chicago New Haven Hartford Springfield

Legislature urged to seek Supreme Court ruling on registration law

The Attorney General supports constitutionality but urges Legislature to decide its expediency. Public opinion calls the bill unjust and discriminating for tying tax payment to voter list eligibility. Morally and legally flawed, the measure is partisan and should be sent to the Supreme Court for authoritative interpretation.

Supreme Court Senate Commonwealth of Massachusetts Pillsbury

Paying as We Go Mayor Matthews Favors Municipal Prudence

The mayor reduces the loan order to enforce paying current expenses from taxation rather than borrowing. He upholds a policy rejected by opponents to avoid increasing city debt for ordinary improvements. The amended order distinguishes permanent improvements from current costs, signaling a principled stance for sound municipal finance.

Matthews Boston Journal

President Harrison considered for Supreme Court pick

The New York Tribune notes President Harrison is carefully weighing an associate justice to replace the late Bradley. It suggests the successor will likely come from New Jersey or Pennsylvania as party tensions rise and the Quax faction holds influence.

New York Tribune Harrison Federal Supreme Court Bradley New Jersey Pennsylvania Quax

Tribune hints at Harrison patronage and vindication aim

The Tribune suggests dissatisfaction in Pennsylvania over patronage and notes a wish to secure vindication by naming a United States judge. It questions whether this hints at how Harrison might neutralize foes to secure his nomination, prompting readers to wait for Minneapolis events and beyond.

Republican Party of Pennsylvania United States the Tribune Harrison Minneapolis

New Jersey Democrats Endorse Governor Abetit's Coal Trust Veto

At a Trenton convention, New Jersey Democrats adopt resolutions backing Governor Abetit's veto of a bill to legalize the coal trust. They claim democracy and anti monopoly will carry the country and call the ticket the people's ticket. They challenge McKinleyites and push for a Republican stand against trusts like Reading.

New Jersey Cleveland Chicago Trenton Abbetit New England McKinleyites Reading Trust

Blaine and Gresham in Humiliating Republican Ticket

The piece ridicules the Blaine and Gresham ticket as ironical satire. It highlights how the anti Harrison movement sees the pair as politically compromised by past corrupt campaigns and questions their national reputation. It notes denunciations of Duphry and his blocks of five and mentions Judge Woops in a critical light. The tone condemns the Republican nomination as a farce.

Harrison Duphry

Notable local figures amid city developments 70 years in view

Mr A W Brumhill plans to open a school of acting in the city. Albert Stafford of the Young Men's Institute arranges the annual Crescent Beach outing. Seth Vinal, longtime watchmaker, is secretary of the Watch Factory Relief Association linked to the Waltham factory. Secretary Cheney of the New England Granite Manufacturers Association deals with lockout issues and fake reports. Teddy Heath marked 70 with a $100 purse from colleagues at the Chamber of Commerce. W S Stoddard, veteran State House messenger, completes 52 years of service dating from 1840, at age 77 still active with no retirement in sight.

A. W. Brumhill Albert Teddy Thomas D. Heathfield Chamber of Commerce State House W.S. Stoddard Stoddard Stevens Treasury Department

Notable Military Figures and Cleric Ties Across Cities

General Samuel J. Anderson returns to Portland while Colonel Joan S. Mosby visits his former home in Virginia. Major John R. McGinness takes command at Kennebec Arsenal and will oversee the Eastport practice battery. Rev. John C. Perkins plans a Boston wedding and Europe trip, returning to duties in September. General Alfred Pleasanton hides in Washington for two years in a hotel suite. Dr. T. V. McGillicuddy, once Pine Ridge Indian agent, now Rapid City banker contemplates Sioux exhibit with Buffalo Bill at the World’s Fair.

Samuel J. Anderson Portland Joan S. Mosby Warranton John R. McGinness Kennebec Arsenal Eastport John C. Perkins Boston Europe Alfred Pleasanton Washington Capital T. V. McGillicuddy Pine Ridge Rapid City S. D Buffalo Bill

Dr John G Dyer in critical condition after paralysis attack

Portland physician Dr John G Dyer lies critically ill from an attack of paralysis. Counts Caprivi is nearly as heavy as Bismarck after Schwenninger cure, tipping the scales at 216. Mrs Grant will not publish her memoirs of her husband, finishing the manuscript three weeks ago but delaying publication on friends' advice. Frank Jackson of Jefferson, an invalid, gathers autographs sending his album worldwide. Alfred Tennyson has just signed it in England.

John G. Dyer Portland Count Caprivi Bismarck England Alfred Tennyson

Farewell Banquet for Mr. I Abraham at Youngs Before Europe Departure

A farewell banquet at Youngs honored Mr. I Abraham on the eve of his departure for Europe. I Kaffenburgh served as toastmaster while Hr J Weil presented a token of regard. Attendees included L Joselsohn S Friedlander C B Keene J Kaffenburgh L Abraham H J Weil and several Ehrlichs and Nortons among others.

I. H. Dinner Dr. H. Ehrlich J. J. O’brien N. Schloss LA. Rich 5. Ehrlich M. Berger Mars Andrews N Simonds J. W. Streicher P. L. Alberti L. Wolfson M. Hill I. Buttonmaker H. W. Norton D. Ehrlich L. Bieringer A. V. Norton J. B. Henry E.S. Goulston Kuxbaum Vorenberg A. Stern H. Andrews Ehrlich

Incog and the star who helped make it a hit

Debut behind the smash hit Incog tells how Charles Dickson rose to the front rank of American actors. The piece traces the play by Mrs Romualdo Pacheco, Dickson’s bold leap from obscurity to stardom, and the strained negotiations with backers before success. Jay Gould continues in business with railroad moves in Kansas. Blaine's presidential fate is debated with an offered editorial suggestion from 1888.

Charlie Dickson Jay Gould Mr. Blaine Sidney Rosenfeld Nat Goodwin Roland Reed Charles Dickson Boston Museum Dickson Romualdo Pacheco Guatemala California New York George Lederer Lederer Enterprise Marcus Mayer Kansas Mr. Gould

Anniversary Reception Honors Forty-First Y M C A Event

The Y M C A Christian Union observed its forty first anniversary with informal socializing. The Brown Glee Banjo and Mandolin Club performed for twenty five members in the upper reading room, the Beacon Orchestral Club with twelve lady artists played in the reading room, and Dyer's orchestra entertained in the gymnasium where members also performed gymnastic exercises.

The Y. M. Christian Union Brown Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Club Beacon Orchestral Club Dyer

Western State Plans Law For Bigamist Wives

A satirical note describes a proposed Western state measure to compel a bigamist to live with all wives, while newspapers warn preachers about a summer exodus. The column mocks moral crusades and includes quips on sea shore mischief and heavenly provisions.

Humorous Quotations and Sidelights from 19th Century Papers

A collage of witty lines and observations from various newspapers. Juxtapositions range from farming pride and market terms to social mores and travel humor. Notable quips touch on voice, potatoes, public singers, religion, hash, class, and fashion in San Francisco and Philadelphia society.

Columbus Post Lowell Courier Binghamton Somerville Journal San Francisco Philadelphia Ledger Baltimore American

Latin School Battalion Prize Drill at Mechanics Hall

The Latin School boys staged a warlike prize drill at Mechanics Hall with a packed balcony. Major Swombly led bayonet exercises while officers supervised. Company G won first prize, Company A second, and Company H a special prize with E. L. Gogan taking top medal in the competitive drill.

Mechanics Hall A. Swombly C. G. Hollister H.twombly R. B. Metcalf Cartermaster L. A. Friedman A. C. Holway H. F. Knight H. M. Fisk L. F. Sise F. E. Tower J. C. Hollister J. C. Ss. Andrews F. E. Parker Rogers Dow R. B. Sprague E. L. Gogan C. H. Warren

Bowen Estate Sells at Auction for 3200 Dollars

Henry J Bowen sold at auction on Wednesday afternoon an estate at 254 West Sixth Street extending to Bowen Street. H Donovap paid 3200 dollars plus 1892 taxes.

Henry J. Bowen West Sixth Street Bowen Street H. Donovap

Vermont Prohibitionists Nominate State Ticket at Rutland Convention

The Vermont Prohibitionists held their state convention in Rutland on May 25. They nominated E. L. Allen for Governor and W. P. Stafford for Lieutenant Governor, with E. T. Griswold, Mvron Davidson, and H. F. Cummings for Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Auditor respectively.

A. L. Ferguson Burlington Don Atwood Castleton C. W. Wyman Brattleboro H. 8. Mack Hardwick Young Men’s Prohibition League State Young Men’s Prohibition League of Vermont Indianpolis

Old Soldiers Reunion at Fort Independence Banquet

Survivors of the Fourth Battalion and comrades of the Thirteenth Regiment held a reunion and banquet at Young's last evening to mark the thirty first anniversary of occupying Fort Independence. About fifty veterans attended chaired by Colonel H Leonard with Special Guest Sergeant CC Adams of the Eleventh United States Infantry. Notables included Captain William H Cundy Captain J A Howe Captain Augustus Sampson Captain James A Fox Major E C Peirce Lt Col Charles Hovey Lt William H Cary Lt E Rollins Lt Edwin R Frost and Lt E W Cody.

Young Fort Independence H. Leonard CC. Adams Eleventh Regiment United States Infantry Fourth Battalion William H. Cundy J. A. Howe Augustus Sampson James A. Fox E. C. Peirce Charles Hovey William H. Cary E. Rollins Edwin R. Frost E. W. Cody

New predicts rising support for English bimetallism

Washington May 25 United States Consul General London John C New says a satisfactory solution to the silver question in England is near The Bank of England directors fear gold only operations and are urging bimetallism He notes a conference in the city may produce substantial results.

Washington John C. New United States London United Press England

Pearline House Cleaning Ad Warns Against Imitations

A nostalgic exhortation praises Pearline for house cleaning and urges readers to beware of unscrupulous grocers selling imitations. The letter by James Pyle of New York decries peddlers and false claims, urging customers to return substitutes and insist on the real Pearline product.

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Teie Representative Democratic Paper OF Rost Publishing Co., Publishers Post Publishing Company Corcoran Building Fifteenth Street Nassau Street Bostow Boses Ascee Carney Fund Carney Sister Gonzaga South Boston Rosnosky William C.F. Waatt Gio J. C. Franck Custom House Street Ropertr P. Capen Stoughion MR. Shumans City Hospital Blaiinge Republican Boston News Hate Minna ‘Olis MR. Meehan Col. Pope Representative Capen Blaine and Gresham Hubites INCOG Wilton Lackaye Daly New J. G. Blaine Philadelphia Public Ledger George W. Childs Deane Tremont Spain Mr. Wakefield Blankvers Mabel Miss Wakefield Latin School South Boston Real Estate Paris Paris Herald Grek James Pyle New Yorke
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