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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1892
Page
4
A political row erupts as Roosevelt and Wanamaker clash over authority and accusations of deceit. The dispute threatens Harrison’s administration and recalls party infighting and post office scandals. The piece cites Roosevelt’s challenge and Wanamaker’s inspectors, with calls for one to go.
The Boston Post lists subscription prices and distribution notes. It specifies daily and weekly options with annual and short-term terms, mentions change of address procedures, and provides payment details for subscribers through the Post Publishing Company.
Carney Hospital fund receipts rise with two £100 subscriptions bringing total to date to 2856 dollars. Ex Govern Gastron sends a 100 dollar check to the Boston Post for the fund, urging success. A third donor, unnamed except for initial F, contributes 100 dollars and already supports a free bed, while thirty five opportunities remain.
The fund aims to raise a total of 2856 with 60 to 200 subscriptions at various amounts and 20,000 subscriptions at ten cents. Yesterday’s holiday slowed progress but now plans resume with readers urged to take down checkbooks when visiting offices.
Yesterday's Post created a citywide record with 15 200 copies across twenty four pages and 345 603 eight page sheets after 55 hours of near continuous pressroom work. It carried about 98 twelve column advertisements, unrivaled by any Boston paper yesterday or on any date aside from Sundays.
Republican leaders in the Legislature deny Prohibitionists a spot on the official ballot. Only one Republican Senator supported their 3 percent request. The piece argues it is unfair punishment for last fall and warns they could retaliate if kept off the ballot.
The Boston Journal reports that The Hon Robert T Lincolny withdraws from political manipulation and states he is not a candidate and would not accept a nomination under any circumstances. The piece contrasts his withdrawal with Blaine and notes differing perceptions of Lincolny’s explicit message versus Blaine’s ambiguity.
Lawmakers near reintroducing a registration bill with changes to remove discriminatory tax hurdles. Revised plan calls for assessors to provide registrar lists of poll tax assesseds, using annual rollovers for voters who meet criteria, with no automatic removal for non payment. The effort aims to curb earlier aggressive provisions.
The section notes the tax qualification for voters as a key yet bungled legislative incident. It claims Republicans abandoned the plan under pressure and argues the bill must not be rushed. Removing the tax qualification is seen as removing the greatest danger, while the current form warrants scrutiny.
The monthly Treasury report due today or tomorrow may reveal how near the bottom of the Treasury is. Officials expect the June figure to show dwindling balances as disbursing officers are ordered to return unused year end funds and collectors urged to accelerate next year’s tax receipts before June 30. Secretary Foster signals readiness to tap the gold reserve if needed.
The Blaine faction claims a forced outpouring of magnanimity from Blaine toward Clarkson while denying urging friends to back Harrison. They say the letter saved the party from disruption and paved a path to victory. Opponents view the magnanimity as potential trickery that could harm harmony and fear Harrison and his allies may see it as deceit.
The Post launches its largest ever balloon from Boston Common with no issues. Tens of thousands witness its ascent as the balloon rises proudly toward the north and sails over rooftops. It lands safely in Rowley with good fortune throughout. The newspaper plans to make the event a regular Memorial Day feature.
Paris May 30. A blaze at St. Brisson near Orleans destroyed fifty houses before it was brought under control. No details on casualties or causes were provided in the report.
Ex Mayor Lincoln of Boston attended Kinsley Post memorial services in Tremont Temple. Frank M. Cowles, manager of Cowles art school, enjoys sketching from nature with summers in Vermont. The New England Women’s Press Association welcomes Mrs May French Sheldon at the Parker House with African travels to be discussed. Governor Russell attended morning memorials and three Cambridge banquets, continuing a long-standing city tradition.
The MIT Class Day events featured 146 men and four women, with President Francis A. Walker and the faculty in attendance. Speakers included Class President William Robert Kales, oration by Louis Derr, history by Murray Warner, statistics by William Esty, and prophecy by Gayle Forbush. Graduation exercises are set for today at 2 o'clock in Huntington Hall.
Belfast May 30. The Telegraph publishes a promised plan of resistance to a potential Irish Parliament. Ulster men will refuse elections. writs burned by sheriffs and Belfast mayor. Officials will not recognize new commissions. Police reformed with special constables. Queen’s taxes paid. Dublin taxes refused. Custom House seized until the issue is settled. North holds credit and geography. Belfast safer than Dublin in war.
River May 30 A close shooting contest at Lakeside range pitted members of Company M First Regiment against each other Corporal J H Horan won the C E Gifford badge after a double tie his score three 243 of 35 securing the prize as he already held the badge Sergeant G K E Potter took the Macomber badge by scoring 25 in defeating eleven rivals Private Thomas Sellers captured the Foster silver cup with a score of 18 and Private F W Housman received a cash prize.
At about eight this morning in Fireneure Mrs Etienne Dupfort aged 76 was killed instantly by an Old Colony train at a crossing in South Fitchburg She was en route to church and stepped in front of the engine She leaves a husband two sons and four daughters for mourners recorded in the report
Detroit dispatch reports Captain Gavett amplifying Blaine's stance and claims Blaine would accept nomination if pressured by the President while not withdrawing from political theater. Cincinnati notes Blaine would accept if hailed with acclaim and not formally presented, as Ohio Blaine adherents push for votes and possible Foraker vice presidency.
From the Springfield Republican view the piece casts Blaine as the leading man overshadowing Harrison. It likens Harrison to a star forced to share the stage with a clever Hoosier actor who steals applause and center stage, while the audience clamors for the leading man to stay in command.
A fashion note describes a dress with a princesse skirt in sea green bengaline. The waist is loose, gold embroidered brocade on the skirt, black tulle body, and braces also embroidered with gold.
Eleven New Jersey players battle Boston Athletic Association in a brisk cricket match on a Longwood field. The New Jersey A C scored 40, Boston 34 in the first innings, New Jersey 36, Boston chasing 43 to win. Final: Boston A A wins by five wickets and eighty runs with Pettitt keying a balloon-ball rally.
The Mystics of Medford beat Saylesville 94 to 44. Muir 33 and Greaves 17 formed a 45 run partnership. Weitz 14, Green 10, Bond 10 for Saylesville. Muir took 5 wickets for 18. Chelsea defeated At Andover by five wickets, A Taylor 22 not out, Bruce 17, Low 25. Cambridge beat Everett five wickets after Everett 56.
Coal owners and miners of Durham accept Rt. Rev. Brooke Foss Westcott bishop of Durham as mediator in the ongoing dispute. The move signals likely settlement of the difficulties between miners and employers.
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