The Woman in the Suburban Crossing and Public Voices
A brisk tale contrasts a determined woman fleeing a half hour electric car, narrowly crossing, with social debates on women voting and higher education. It notes Inspector Byrnes doubting women in politics, cites 75,000 to 100,000 women supporting families, and traces women’s access to colleges from Smith to Barnard era fellowships and a potential Boston University opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
Matthew Vassar
Smith College
Wellesley
Harvard Annex
Vassar
Bryn Mawr
Baltimore Woman’s College
Larnard College
Columbia
Europe
Boston University
Political quotes and newspaper quips mix in a breezy column
A collage of jokes and snippets about politics hall crowds yard limits and a railroad accident fuels a lively compact feature. Characters include Mrs Feiding Billy Bluechin Wicked Jim Beekman and editor banter drifts through satirical comments on the GOP and a poetic aside to a young maiden.
Post Publishing Company Notice and Payment Instructions
Entered as second class matter, all money sent at the sender's risk. All checks drafts and money orders should be made payable to the Post Publishing Company. Washington-Occics Corcoran Building Fifteenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Publishing Company
Washleton-Orrics
Corcoran Building
Fifteenth Street
Governor Russell Delivers Bold Speech in Haverhill
Governor Russell proclaims loyalty to a party defending the rights of the many against privileged few. He emphasizes equality before the law during a speech in Haverhill, urging broader political and social reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Haverhill
House of Cards Crumbles as Maverick Bank Fails
The Maverick National Bank collapse exposes risky policy and over concentration of power. The Boston financial scene recalls need for conservative methods and vigilant directors to prevent ruin. Mr Porter and governing directors face responsibility for the crash and its fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Post
Asa P. Potter
Boston
Maverick National Bank
Mr. Porter
House of Cards
Maverick Bank
Allen and Russell Campaign Message
A political line asserts that backing Allen supports Pennsylvania while backing Russell backs Massachusetts. The note frames a regional alignment in a partisan context. No further details or candidate actions are provided.
Vote for a free ballot in Massachusetts referendum
The piece urges voters to support the constitutional amendment abolishing the tax qualification for suffrage alongside the gubernatorial vote for Russell. It attacks AL Allen for silence on the issue and notes his past legislative vote against an untaxed ballot, arguing Democrats should back yes for manhood suffrage today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Allen
Massachusetts
Campaign Slogans Tie City Vote to Candidate Alliances
A brief ad style line asserts that supporting Allen equals backing Blaine while backing Russell equates to Cleveland, framing the race as tied alliances. The statement emphasizes contrasting pairings to influence reader choice.
Pearl Button Fallacy and Springfield Factory Start
The Pearl Button Fallacy notes pearl button making as a planned growth under the Republican tariff act. Newell's factory at Springfield has produced pearl buttons in a small way for proper testing and local employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell’s
Springfield
Vote for Allen or Russell sparks new Boston Post stunt
The piece notes wage struggles under tariff policy with strikes among tin plate and other workers. It describes the Boston Post plan to display election news by sky illuminated signals using a searchlight, promising first statewide results and messages from Cleveland and blocks of Five Dudley urging votes for Allen or Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Post
Post
Boston
Massachusetts
New York
Ohio
Dudley
Allen
Cleveland
Russell
Elections Loom in Several States as Voters Go to Polls
The piece surveys today’s elections across states New York, Ohio, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, Nebraska, Virginia and others. It notes party battles, key offices, constitutional questions, and notable contests including Quay's defeat and shifts in Harrison and Cleveland alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
New York
Supreme Court
Flower
Harrison
Prohibition
Hilt
Ohio
McKinniey
Farmers’ Alliance
Iowa
Bolts
Pennsylvania
Quay
Republican National Committee
Maryland
Cleveland
Mississippi
New Jersey
Senate
Assembly
Nebraska
State University
Virginia
House of Delegates
House of Representatives
Michigan
South Dakota
Quay Urges Vote for Allen as Cleveland Back Rusell
Quay thanks readers for voting for Allen while Cleveland asks constituents to support Rus sell in the upcoming election.
What Is It Worth to Government Bank Examination
A commentator questions the value of national bank examination and supervision as a protection for depositors. The critique argues the system often fails, with examiners acting too late, likening their role to locking the door after a horse is stolen, and suggesting broader weaknesses beyond examination.
Banking Fallout Prompts Call for Reform and Investigation
The piece argues the Controller of the Currency held back critical information on banks like Spring Garden and Maverick, leading to national bank failures. It blames Lacey and Treasury examiners for not acting, urges top-to-bottom reforms, and links votes for Allen and Russell to dead or live reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Garden
Keystone
Philadelphia
Lacey
Maverick Bank
New York
Boston
Treasury Department
How They Keep Their Pledges in Massachusetts Vote
A Massachusetts postmaster returned a circular from the Ohio Republican Committee supporting McKinley with a civil service pledge from the Harrison platform. The piece argues civil service leaders act as partisan workers, and authorities in New York face penalties for political campaigning. It frames the Massachusetts vote as a test of pledged observance by the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Ohio Republican Committee
McKinley
Civil Service
Harrison
Chicago
Massachusetts
New York
Allen versus Russell: a stark vote on courage
A bold contrast frames the election debate with Allen tied to Cowardice and Russell linked to Courage. Voters confront a dichotomy shaping the campaign discourse across local forums and media coverage.
Allen Blaine alliance urged as choosing Cleveland contrasts
A political reminder argues that voting for Allen is a vote for Blaine and portrays Blaine as a supreme statesman and patriot. It questions Massachusetts voters’ consistency if they reject Blaine, urging them to choose between Blaine and Allen versus Cleveland and Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Blaine
Swift
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Russell
Allen vs Russell Vote Framed as Reform or Spoils System
A political pitch states a vote for Allen equates to supporting the spoils system while a vote for Russell signals a push for reform. The terse slogan frames a split choice amid partisan themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Russell
Reform
Boomerang Kicks In Governor Russell Speech Row
The mutilated speech of Governor Russell appeared in the Evening Record as an advertising paid insert. Allen's committee forced removal and a refund to the Democratic committee. The paper hopes the public won’t see the altered speech and questions the publishers' motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Evening Record
Record
Allen
The
Democratic Committee
Governor Russell
Make Him Senator Soley
A political contest in the Fifth Suffolk Senatorial District features Commander SoLey, viewed as manly and effective and deserving of success even in a Republican stronghold. The candidate is praised for natural ability and practical experience, suggesting the high character and sincerity of the senator he would be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SoLey
Suffolk
No War With Chile Cited as Outcome Hopeful Peace
The piece notes Chilean tempers cooling and suggests Minister Egan may temper his stance. Army and Navy Journal counters that those responsible for actual combat are wary of bold rhetoric. It emphasizes Congress holds constitutional authority to declare war and expresses a strong desire to avoid war with Chile or any nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egan
Chile
Army and Navy Journal
Congress
United States
Public Figures and Society Notes From New York to Pennsylvania
A column surveys contemporary figures: Sargent’s Tom Reed portrait now in New York, Bishop Huntington turning to farming near Hadley, Rev Heber Newton praising George Jones, Mr. Kite from Norristown reappearing in Weldon, and Hildegarde Hawthorne selling a Harper one page story. Also mentions Ella Wheeler Wilcox anger at a dress name, Miss Bernhardt admiring Northwestern gowns, Major Horner’s suicide, Emperor William’s army nickname Gondola Willie, Story opening a New York studio, Kennan on Russia and Civil War ties, Emma Thursby and Emma Juch in legal trouble, and Gruman Granger nicknamed Retaliator after a grave injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent
Tom Reed
New York
Bishop Huntington
Hadley
Heber Newton
George Jones
Mr. Kite
Norristown
Penn
Weldon
Hildegarde Hawthorne
Harper’s
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Hubbard
Sarah Bernhardt
Major Horner
A. M. Denison
Emperor William
Willie
Mr. Story
Emma Eames
George Kennan
Russia
England
Emma Thursby
Emma Juch
Miss Thursby
Miss Juch
Indiana
Gruman Granger
Pennsylvania
One Farthing Damages Awarded in Libel Suit
London justice awarded Ciampi one farthing in damages after a libel suit against the London Telegraph. The Italian singer claimed a $100,000 damages award, while the paper defended its criticism as the view of leading critics of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ciampi
London Telegraph
Telegraph
New Centre Club Opens Its New Rooms To Invited Guests
Newton social life centers on the new Centre Club rooms on Station street opened to 250 invited guests. The 8:30 to 9:30 reception featured officers and society ladies in full dress, with a dance afterward to the Germania Orchestra. The club, two years old, aims at social and literary advancement with plans for whist, pool, and billiard tournaments and regular entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Centre Club
Station Street
Newton Centre
D. &. Harding
S. A. Shannon
H. G. Ruhe
A. Mulliken
Newton Ceentre
Frank A. Mason
A. Shannon
Q. Loring Brooks
F. A. Stewart
KE. W. May
F. E. Fennessey
F. A. Mason
F. E. Cutler
Germania Orchestra of
Boston
Funeral held for Colonel John B Clarke in Manchester
The funeral of Colonel John B Clarke was held at 1:30 PM from Franklyn Street Church with prayers by Rev A E Hall and sermons by Rev C S Markland and Prof W J Tucker. Bearers included ex Governors Smyth, Weston and Cheney and L B Clough among others. burial in Valley Cemetery. attendees included Governor Tuttle, Senator Chandler, Congressman Daniels, Colonel Thomas Cogswell and Colonel John C Linehan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
John B. Clarke
Franklyn Street
A. E. Hall
Warner
C. S. Markland
W. J. Tucker
Andover
Mass
Smyth, Weston and Cheney
L. B. Clough
Thomas W. Lane
Eben T. James
Henry M. Putney
Valley Cemetery
Governor Tuttle
Senator Chandler
Congressman Daniels
Thomas Cogswell
John C. Linehan
Devastating North New Portland Fire Leaves One Store
A lantern broken in a stable connected to Columbian Hall sparked a blaze in North New Portland, Skowhegan, destroying twenty seven buildings. Twenty seven structures burned, including twenty stores and shops and private residences, with losses around 50000 dollars and insurance of 16000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Portland
Skowhegan
Columbian Hall
Old Colony Railroad Sheds Burned in Marlboro Fire
A general alarm at 11 a.m. summoned the entire fire department to the Old Colony railroad coal sheds in Marlboro. The sheds, filled with grain, straw, wood, and coal owned by local coal dealers, burned from a spark from an engine. Estimated loss runs to $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Colony
Marlboro
Fie
Funeral of Nelson H. Brown in Newtonville
Nelson H. Brown was buried after a service at his Walnut street home Newtonville conducted by Rev. R. A. White. A large crowd including Brown’s business associates and employees attended. A mixed quartette from the Universalist Church sang during the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson H. Brown
Newton
Walnut Street
Newtonville
R. A. White
Mr. Brown
Universalist Church
Instructing the People on Wool Trade Across Centuries
The text contrasts sixteenth century English wool trade controls with nineteenth century American policy led by McKinley and Aldrich. It cites Elizabeth I and Charles II laws punishing wool exporters and restricting export and movement, noting price effects and a 1678 woollen burial shroud rule. It frames protections as restraints on freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Aldrich
Delano
Lawrence
England
United States
McKinleys
Aldriches
Charles II
Edward III
Garreld
David A, Welis
Music Notes Concerts at Steinert Hall and Nearby Venues
Mr Carlyle Petersilea delivered a Steinert Hall lecture concert with Mrs Petersilea performing Beethoven op 26 and 27, and Chopin pieces, plus Schubert songs. Carl Stasny offers a Bumstead Hall piano program tonight at 8. Bach Tausig Toccata, Beethoven Andante in F, Schumann Etudes, Henselt Derstnma vie, Chopin Mazurka, Schubert Liszt pieces, Liszt Rapsodie Espagnole. Arthur Whiting revisits Steinert Hall tomorrow at 3 pm with Bach, Rheinberger, Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin, and Violin pieces. Mrs W F Hascall to sing Whiting and Franz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle Petersilea
Steinert Hall
Beethoven
A Dreadful Slander Against Governor Russell
A Lowell Times commentary quotes Governor Russell accusing certain Massachusetts industries of decline and rebuts Republican candidate Charles H. Allen. The piece rails at slander and defamation, mocks Allen’s Natick speech, and questions McKinley tariff rhetoric as it rails against bipartisan blame for business loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Times
Russell
Massachusetts
Charles H. Allen
Natick
Allen
MccKinley
Mr. Allen
Boston Journal
Alien
How M Kinleyism Works Reduction of Wages
The Newell button factory operatives in Springfield strike over wage cuts after the McKinley tariff lifted pearl button production. Management seeks to push pay toward a pauper labor standard allegedly suggested by Austria. The strike may spread to other local button works tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Speeial
Newell’s
Austria
Colonel Allen
Beverly Board of Trade Acts After Fire Disaster
Beverly Board of Trade meets and adopts sympathy resolutions for Woodbury Bros and J H Allen burned out Sunday. They plan to build new premises for continued business and appoint a committee to discuss removing the Bridge street grade crossing with the Boston Main railroad. Woodbury Bros occupy Masters Walker factory and will continue orders from Beverly and Dover. George H Allen to occupy Rogers building and run boxes with his Lynn factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Beverly Board of Trade
Woodbury Bros
J. H. Allen
Boston & Main Railroad
Bridge Street
Masters & Walker
Park Street
Dover, N. H
George H. Alien
Rogers
Lynn
Cars Fall Into River In Danville Train Wreck
Early this morning a Richmond and Danville freight collision on an iron bridge over the Dan river caused one span to drop from the abutment. The engine and four coal cars slid into the water a forty foot drop while the shallow river left the engine partly submerged and four crewmen suffered serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Richmond & Danville
Dan River
Providence Printers Strike Telegram Office Over Unfair Treatment
Providence R I Nov 2 Special to the Post All Typographical Union No 33 members at the Evening Telegram quit work this morning by a vote from yesterday. President Martin says the walkout was due to unfair treatment with favors given to those who were members of the Printers' Protective Fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence, R. I
Typographical Union No. 33
Martin
Printers’ Protective Fraternity
Tragedy at court martial ends in suicide by accused
Brerur November 2 The court martial of Sergeant Bandzio of the 188th regiment ends in tragedy as Bandzio, found guilty of ill treating privates, fatally shoots himself in front of the court after drawing a revolver and firing at an officer. He dies by suicide following the failed attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brerur
Bandzio
188Th
Fireworks ignite wagon during procession at Haverhill
Nov 2 fire swept a wagon trailing a political procession on Main Street. The blaze spread quickly, trimming the wagon almost to ruin before firemen stopped it. Passengers suffered injuries. Benjamin Ashley sustained a serious head cut and side injuries, Theodore Moody's clothing burned, and George Webster was hurt. Ashley is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haveerhill
Main Street
Benjamin Ashley
Theodore Moody
George Webster
Ulster bank head rumored to be unbalanced
Kraaston New York November 2. Receiver Broad head of the Ulster County Savings Institution has been away several days. Rumors say he is mentally unbalanced due to worry over the wrecking of the bank and overtaxing himself. Friends cite physician advice to seek recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulster County Savings Institution
Tickers Busy Once More at Curiaco Board of Trade
Wires of telegraph companies removed from the floor about a year ago by order of the board of directors have been reinstalled and were in operation today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Board of Trade
Curiaco
Board of Trade
Heavy Decrease in New York Customs Receipts
Treasury data show six months ended Sept 30 1891 at New York customs collected $28 583 890 less than the same period in 1890. The report notes a heavy drop in duties and marks a year over year decline across the port. Claims of weaker trade and broader fiscal impact are implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washineton
Treasury Department
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Brotherhood of Races
Inspector Byrnes
Manhattan
Tremont Street
Eth
Billy Bluechin
Wicked Jim
Beekman
Boston Post
Post Publishing
COD
Washington Street
Hous Steeer
Hollis Street
Jefferson-Florence
Columbia Theatre
S— Charles Frohman
Texmont Theatre
the Merchant
Boston Museum
Lady Jess
the House OF Cards
Sprmnefield
Senator Soley
NEW Centre Club
McKinley, Aldrich, Delano, Lawrence & Co
Music Notes
M’kinleyism
Allens Boast
Providence Printers
Telegram
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