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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1894
Page
4
Framing a classified notice for the newspaper’s circulation info. It lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, period options, and instructions for address changes. It notes second class matter status and that ad money is sent at sender’s risk with payments payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The article records personnel changes at the customs office with Lyman O. Clarke becoming examiner’s force and storekeeper roles shifting from Henry Mann Moncena Dunn and others. It notes Cupid rumors in Lexington and Boston, Charles Freeland Beard’s wedding trip to St Stephen New Brunswick, a compliment to General Manager Bond at the World’s Food Fair, a grand walking stick gift, and O'Neil the painter at Park Street Church steeple.
The notice covers New York stage plans with The Cotton King at the Academy of Music and a London Gaiety engagement starting next week. It highlights Sadie MacDonald's physique routine, Rory of the Hill praise, and various city theater happenings including Burlesque at the Howard Atheneum and live pictures at the Grand Museum.
All subscriptions to the POST must be paid in advance and will be discontinued without further notice on expiration. If you cannot obtain the POST regularly from your newsdealer or newsboy, notify us by postal at once. EB. A. GROZIER, Editor and Publisher.
A doggerel style remark contrasts value between a sheep in Ohio and a man in Massachusetts. It questions why a voter would back a party that defends the sheep while plans to cut the poor man’s blanket through wool policy.
The campaign closes with renewed vigor as voters awaken to optimism about the nation and the forthcoming election. The era of defeatist talk ends as the people sense a bright future and expect a decisive outcome for the strongest party. The mood has shifted from gloom to confidence.
A reader asks why to vote Republican amid hard times in 1893 and suggests considering Democratic revival in trade and industry. The brief presents a partisan prompt rather than a reporting item.
The October treasury figures indicate a deficit still exists for the month and year to date but is $10,000,000 less than a year ago. Receipts rise compared with the previous period, and the October results support improvement seen in other sectors as the new tariff operates.
The note argues that improvements arise from Democratic tariff policy and urges continued support to maintain gains, presented in a promotional, opinionated tone. The text emphasizes economic benefits attributed to tariffs and calls for vote to sustain the current course.
The Boston Journal argues the Republican program aims to stop Democratic tariff smashing. It cites Democratic proposals to cut tariffs on sugar profits and to make coal free, while Republicans seek Congress control to protect coal profits.
The piece questions Republican strategy of portraying distress to win votes and contrasts it with a call to back a party framed around prosperity and better times.
The article notes the long anticipated death of Czar Alexander III and discusses likely impacts on his successor. It describes the street view of reforms hoped for by people, including possible concessions by the government to serfs and beginnings of change within the Romanoff era.
The text ponders Nicholas II's potential as ruler after Alexander II. It argues future policy will decide Russia’s path from despotism to constitutional government. The world watches whether the new czar will liberalize or reinforce repression impacting humanity.
The note asks residents why to worry about national figures Sewall and Liliuokalani and urges focusing on local issues as President Dole is not a candidate in the upcoming Tuesday election.
At a Municipal League meeting William L. Rutan charged the claims and licenses committees with corrupt practices including demands of 20 to 50 percent for claim settlements and up to 10 000 for licenses. He urged full investigation or retraction and called on the League and City Council to produce and examine the evidence in the light.
A partisan screed argues that Republican candidates seek Congress to protect the Sugar Trust and southern coal barons, questioning why Massachusetts voters would aid this allegedly self-serving scheme.
A humorous verse by James Whitcomb Riley warns of Billy Goodin' who raids kitchens on Sundays. The rambunctious poem playfully mocks sneaking food, hiding pies and fruit, and neighbors watching for the enterprising eater.
The State Board of Education met to decide the location for the State normal school and chose Hyannis on Cape Cod. The decision followed review of potential sites and aims to strengthen regional teacher training.
A collage of witty lines and humorous vignettes from judge and magazine quips. Bits include exchanges about thieves and politicians, salary raises, a suitor’s economics, a baffling disease, a barbarous land scene with grooming products, a policeman playlet, a battlefield death, and a child’s “Little Girl’s Composition” reflecting gender roles.
A commuter reports on Rockland Street observing 18 papers on a Dorchester car. He counts 14 Post copies, 3 Globe copies, and 1 Herald, noting the Post’s claimed lead in morning circulation. He signs from 145 Rockland Street, M J Cotter.
The annual meeting and banquet of the Massachusetts Veteran Odd Fellows Association was held at the American House. Speeches were given by leaders including Henry E. Ruggles and Governor's private secretary Henry A. Pinkerton. Officers for the coming year include George E. McKay as Chief veteran and J. E. Davis as secretary, with a slate of directors listed.
This department invites brief comment and criticism on current news. The Post disclaims endorsement of opinions printed here and encourages concise, pointed notes rather than long essays from readers.
The piece argues the Republican platform touts American labor protection yet practices free trade in labor. It cites 1869 cigar makers’ strike, immigrant influx, and quotes Henry Cabot Lodge and William C. Lovering to claim party hypocrisy and protected manufacturing interests shaping policy.
In Neponset on November 1, 1894 Quincy A. Lothrop expresses opposition to permitting Mongolian goods amid broader trade tensions. The note reflects a tense stance on immigration influenced policy concerns.
A reader endorses Mr Russell as a capable honest leader for governor, praising his clear sight on economic and national questions and his willingness to condemn party members who fail their duty. The letter argues integrity, rectitude, and patriotism deserve broad support regardless of election outcome.
A delivery note from October 30 1894 reports a telegram for Linwood Square Roxbury intended for a Tre Mont Theatre rehearsal with 1492. The messenger boy received it at 8 18 am and the addressee’s house did not receive it by 10 40 am. The informant offers to check delivery time.
A Roxbury resident asks if a Democratic voter can support Timothy Holland for Representative in Ward 19 while having backed the Bell Telephone bill and opposed referendum on the Meigs bill. John F Morris voices concern from 26 Williams Street.
The tenth annual reunion of the Quincy School Association takes place on Thursday November 8 at Hotel Thorndike. A business meeting starts at 6 30 with dinner at 7. President Samuel B Capen leads the literary exercises after dinner. Committee members Edwin A Bell Alfred Bunker and William N Belt work to ensure a pleasant event.
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