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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1892
Page
5
In a humorous home scene Mrs. McFlimsey argues that the McKinley tariff will raise prices on woollens, cambric, carpets, and everyday goods. She calculates costs, confronts her husband about voting, and asserts women’s political influence from a domestic view.
The piece discusses engagement rings worn with wedding rings and the best ring shapes for comfort. It notes diamonds are favored but prices vary, and warns square edges can cause calouses while rounded edges stay comfortable. It also mentions freedom for engaged couples to act together and that engagements vary in length from weeks to years.
The San Francisco Examiner notes women are entering new industries shaping futures. A woman in this field claims unique insight into the advantages of taming alligators and reforming their dispositions. Her approach blends firmness with affection, establishing a teacher pupil dynamic admired as striking as a horned toad.
A mid season sale at B. A. Atkinson Co. promotes gigantic reductions across a vast stock of home furnishings. The firm notes slow moving items will be cleared to prevent accumulation, inviting shoppers to take advantage of the special prices and wide selection.
In a Grand Opera House engagement, Miss Louise Bampfield of the Lenora Company discusses Mr. Baward E. Rice after an eighteen month Australia tour producing Evangeline. She notes her own theater background, social prominence, and ties to Washington and Chicago society, praising Miss Granger's acting and companionship.
The piece proclaims Democratic control of the Legislature with calls to elect Russell, Save, Pillsbury as Attorney General, and bid farewell to the Republican Party. It frames the shift as the first line of entrenchments captured and an attack on the second, signaling lasting Democratic ascendancy.
The editress of the Woman's Penny Paper in London extols a female staff from editor to janitor noting friendly relations. She employs women at home as cooks and helps in preserves. She cites hiring gardeners from clerical families and asserts women excel in gardening fields.
The marriage of Winthrop Lincoln Rogers of New York and Mary Louise Kinsley of Brookline occurred yesterday with Rt. Rev. Phillips Brooks presiding. Escort was George H. Norman Jr., bride’s mother gave away the bride, Mrs Kinsley wore pearl gray satin. Best man Marshall H. Clyde of New York. bridesmaids included the Rogers sisters of Brookline and Margaret H. Welch of Boston. The couple will reside in New York.
A Paris Herald note highlights a vetement de plage described as a Figaro jacket in mordoree peau de soie. It is embroidered with jet and black silk marabout, finishing with a long Chantilly lace flounce reaching the knees.
The hotel opens a new spacious ladies cafe after five months’ work by the architects. On Saturday Nov 5 the public may inspect the improvements including a large gentlemen's cafe and an open grill. Proprietor Reynolds invites friends and the public to view the facilities.
A garbled OCR style list presents pairs of names separated by and or punctuation. The fragment includes David W. Jones Belinda Murphy William H. Smith Hattie E. Macomber and many others with various spellings and misreadings, lacking coherent context or events.
The city registrar lists marriages on Oct 30. John Barrow wed Catharine Harrington in the city by Rev M Donoway. John Donahue wed Hannah Hurley in the city by Rev John J Bell.
A Holyoke Democrat column contrasts Haile as rich and slick connected to rum police commissioners with Russell as the popular reformer of the people. It argues retiring Russell would be a grave wrong and electing Haile would disgrace the political arena.
A note on the impact of Governor Russell’s potential third-term bid during the presidential year. The piece frames his reelection as a damaging blow to the Massachusetts Republican party, suggesting lasting political repercussions.
San Francisco to New York dates mark the revival effort for Rice's Surprise Party, once America’s pioneer burlesque troupe. Mr Rice rushed to Boston to arrange with Barnet and Pfluezer and secured a large cast for the 1492 production. The show opened at Park Theatre to packed houses and extended runs, while stars Lenora and Miss Louise Bampsfield garner praise for performances.
Special to the Post reports a Republican corruption fund financing measures to secure Harrison’s plurality in Illinois New Jersey and other states. Hackett and associates distribute funds with Erie and Monroe counties among those listed. Carter Quay and Dudley figures bolster Harrison efforts while Democrats see gains in New York Illinois and other locales amid betting and stock exchanges chatter.
Boston bankers and brokers urge moving away from the moribund national bank currency. They argue State banks with state supervision could provide elastic currency and strengthen banking facilities, suggesting careful, nonpartisan consideration beyond party politics.
Robert C Hooper born 1849 in Dorchester District is a man in the prime of life. He has never sought political office and was educated at St Pauls School. The notice sketches his business activity and background.
A sale note lists Old Crow Whiskey four years old at three dollars per gallon from Blanchard and Farrar located at 44 to 17 Dock Square and 83 Faneuil Hallay.
Five men Michael Sheehan John Teehan John F Nolan Patrick Hickey and Oliver J McCarthy faced charges for swearing falsely on naturalization papers before U S Commissioner Hallett Owen A Galvin defended the defendants with A U S District Attorney Marshall for the government Teehan’s case was sent to a jury after contradictory statements about length of residence Bonds were set at 1000 for Teehan Sheehan faces three counts with 2000 bond and others are held at 1000 each with cases continued to November 11 1900s proceedings continued for the rest
A well known Boston resident, educated at Harvard and later abroad, managed the family estate and focused on landed property. He served twelve years as treasurer of the Constitution Wharf Company and held roles in the Country Club and Somerset. Appointed prison commissioner in 1887 and 1889, he declined a reappointment. He now tabs as treasurer of the soldiers' field fund of Harvard, having raised $47,000 of $59,000 needed. He lives at 448 Beacon Street and praises Cleveland and Russell while emerging as a strong district candidate.
Attorney General calls for Democratic ascendancy in the Legislature urging support for Russell in upcoming elections. The statement frames the race as a drive to secure a majority and advance party policy.
City Treasurer Turner reported to City Collector Ricker that Monday’s receipts totaled 2,562,598 33 dollars. Tax collections for 1892 reached 2,270,784 93 dollars, 1891 taxes 5,089 50 dollars, bank taxes 273,996, and other sources 12,727 90 dollars. The sum marks the largest day’s collection ever made by the collector’s office.
A man seen as master of the Democratic party leads followers who align with his influence, drawing thousands toward his cause and turning away from Republican loyalties.
A man praised for extraordinary public life gifts and unmatched popularity, noted for skills beyond common observation. The speaker underscores extraordinary allure and influence, highlighting rare talents in social and civic engagement.
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