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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1894
Page
4
The Boston Post presents a morning issue dated Monday November 5 1894. It marks volume 123 number 318 and introduces coverage typical of a Democratic regional newspaper in New England with local and national notices.
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A terse question asks voters to choose between policies boosting prosperity through openness to mills, trade, and higher wages or maintaining current paths. The piece frames a stark choice about economic direction and future times.
New Hampshire faces a decisive Legislature vote shaping hopes for Henry Blair to regain the U.S. Senate seat. Blair appeals to cities, while Chandler relies on country districts and wealth. The fight echoes long histories with Blair famed for rhetoric and Chandler noted for a Florida vote decades ago.
Voters face a ballot question on funding increased payments to the Sugar Trust or rejecting a tribute to monopoly. Citizens weigh higher costs against monopoly profits.
A Republican boastful campaign is dismissed as bluster. Democrats are urged to stand firm tomorrow for the 1892 principles, which the author calls the triumphant American principle that cannot be overthrown and will prevail in the end.
The prompt asks whether one would support American citizenship under the flag or allow religious opinions to influence political choices. It frames a choice between national identity and church-state separation in governance.
The Boston Journal mocks a conun drum about wage rises under McKinley and Cleveland. It argues McKinleyism began in the third year, with the 1893 crash under McKinley, and declares McKinleyism dead, while industry suffered under tariff taxation two years.
The question presents a choice between warm wool blankets under a free Democratic tariff and cheaper cotton alternatives with McKinley price concerns. It frames the issue as a policy decision affecting warmth costs and trade.
A political appeal argues against Republican calls for calamity, praising Democratic prosperity measures. It asserts that mills, wages, production, and rail traffic have improved under Democratic policy and urges voters not to return Republicans to power, warning that policy changes would undo gains.
A campaign note urges voters to back the Democratic ticket, arguing that supporters of improvement will cast their ballots for the party. The message positions defeatists as calamity makers and frames the broader good as aligned with Democratic candidates.
The speaker questions voters whether to support six days work with mills operating under Democratic policy or to back closed mills and unemployment as experienced last year under McKinleyism.
The Boston Democrats urge voters in the tenth district to elect Mr. McNary to Congress, praising his public service and resignation from the Water Board. They argue uniting behind McNary is the district’s best chance to maintain Democratic representation and prevent defeat.
The prompt asks whether voters back candidates who use religious belief as citizenship proof or prefer men who speak openly and boldly. The question frames a choice between exclusionary criteria and outspoken conduct in political leadership.
The notice urges a vote for John E. Russell in Massachusetts, arguing it transcends party lines and underscores courage, sincerity, and patriotism. It frames Russell as a distinguished Democrat whose campaign serves the Democracy, implying the result holds high personal significance for voters.
Question framing a voter’s dilemma on choosing representatives who embody a strong winning principle versus those who embody a policy the people have repudiated. The prompt voices a call to evaluate political alignment and accountability implied in elections.
Whimsical verse voices a tour about the Man in the Moon detailing comic flaws such as a back ache a nose mole and watery eyes. The Raggedy Man nudges readers to trust playful exaggerations while hinting at the author James Whitcomb Riley.
A red headed six to eight year old and three companions narrowly avoided being struck by an electric car on Worcester Street in Columbus avenue. The lad stumbled and fell just inches from the passing car sustaining a frightful scare and a lifelong lesson about car dangers. The Citizen notes similar child risks and questions why accidents occur.
A Citizen column recounts a humorous scene at a periodical table labeled for women, Francis Benedict’s Heidelberg note about Mme Nordica and garlic scented seating, a garish fire escape stunt, a cab horse pair in Park Square, and a Northampton campaign anecdote about George Fred Williams with Smith College students applauding a late entrance.
Frank Cushman Mamie Conway John Kernell and Miss Maggie Cline occupied a box at the Graham concert last evening and will lead the stars at the Boston Theatre next Sunday evening.
The Post invites short crisp letters and urges readers to share views in a few words. It states the paper does not endorse opinions printed and warns against long winded epistles.
James H. Burns of Cambridge denies attacking rival and urges Democrats to vote for Conant and the full Democratic ticket in the upcoming election. He praises the district’s candidates and asks supporters to back Conant, Smith, Whitmore, and Book on Tuesday.
Councilman Patrick F. Gormley declares in a letter to the Post that criminal charges by L. Burge, Hayes & Co. stem from civil claims and political opponents. He says he has had two years of business relations and that funds withheld are to offset debts, urging patience until court resolution. He notes ongoing contract relations and asks the public to withhold judgment.
The column surveys literary gossip including S R Crockett’s new novel The Lilac Sunbonnet selling 18000 copies in a week, Ouida’s pride and aloof manners, Jerome K Jerome’s varied career, Robert Buchanan launching a London Sunday journal, Hearn on Japan, R S Hichaus as The Green Carnation author, Mrs. D Lothrop at Concord’s Wayside Inn, Zola’s Lourdes ban, Hoffmann’s Struwwelpeter, the Joker paper Lika Joko by Harry Furness, and the origin of blue stockings linked to Benjamin Stillingfleet and literary circles.
Boston theatre notes praise Miss Marie Burress arriving at Grand Opera House with James O Neill detailing costume splendor in Monte Cristo and Richelieu. It notes Roland Reed's Dec 3 Museum engagement and Sowing the Wind at the Columbia plus The Brownies German band gag and Little Master Sweeney in Off the Earth at Park Theatre.
A collection of humorous jests and quips from various papers showcases quick exchanges on absence heartache exercise bargains and city life. The items feature playful banter about Europe or the moon faded romance a betting race scheme and humorous police quips from Detroit Washington Puck and other papers.
The Graham concert last night drew a near full Boston Theatre audience. Performers included Walter H. Ford Tim Cronan John Marr Dora Wiley Whyte and Becket J B Macks Dudley Prescott Mark Sullivan Thomas E B Glynn and Annie Hart.
Wool dealer F H Matthews of 22 Congress Street assigns for creditors to Frank E Fitz and Henry P Garrity. Liabilities run about 400 000 dollars with 350 000 dollars in pledged wool assets securing the debts. Failure due to inability to realize. few creditors.
The First Baptist Society of Nashua voted to extend a call to the Rev. C. L. White of the Baptist Church of Somersworth. It is expected he will accept.
A bazaar opens this evening at East Armory New ton Street to lift the debt on new Roxbury buildings near 100000. Charles T. Donnelly Jr Cantwell lead planning with admission at 10 cents and special features each night.
In Barre Vermont on November 4 the women of the state launch a major drive for municipal suffrage. They funnel petitions to the General Assembly led by prominent representatives backing the cause.
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