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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1893
Page
1
The Boston advertising leader Stephen R. Niles, a half century resident, built a business career and left a lasting imprint on the city. His company stands as a monument to his sagacity enterprise and integrity. He was a model citizen, public spirited and hospitable, embodying the best Boston has to offer.
The piece argues inheritance taxes distribute tax burdens and are profitable. It cites New York’s experience since 1886, with $84,000 in year one and $34,071,687 by 1892, noting Massachusetts would gain substantially though fortunes are fewer. It claims the tax is unfelt, oppressive to none, and productive without shrunk values.
The piece argues that establishing or restoring monarchies is a new and unlikely US policy. It asserts President Cleveland opposes monarchies, and that Americans would condemn any administration for backing monarchies or opposing self-rule. The tone mocks the Hawaiian monarchy as a dynastic joke.
A discussion on tariff revisions stresses free raw materials for industry including coal iron ore wool and lumber. The case for pig iron relief to revive New England’s iron industry is urged with alleged potential to create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
The new law limiting voters to seven of twelve Aldermanic candidates in Boston is challenged as unconstitutional. Critics forget the Legislature's power to shape city government, including appointive or abolishing Aldermen, and that reform could have been worse within constitutional bounds.
The piece notes Tom Reed and William McKinley being pitched by Boston Republicans for the next presidency, with Mayor Hart and Mr Greenhalge weighing in. It suggests inviting Benjamin Harrison for a competitive forum as Reed and McKinley plan talks with the Home Market Club, noting the looming need for a nominee in three years.
Comptroller Eckels addressed the Bank Presidents Association with remarks that financial circles have regained confidence. The bankers, surveying daily business, said the stress is over, signs point to prosperity, and the era of demoralization is ended. They urged adherence to sound money for a secure future.
Governor Russell souvenir spoons arrive with a dozen gifted to remind him of his tenure as chief magistrate. William K Burke receives a $100 salary raise in the Post Office mailing division. Pinky the cat dies by presumed accident and is buried quietly. A car commute near the North End Mission brings a playful newspaper gag, and Mr. Sanborn aids Rev. Younkin while Italian branch work begins under Rev. Conte. Isaac Choate agrees to read selections at an event.
Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll argues for the divorce of Church and State and judges citizens by conduct, not creed. He condemns religious combinations in politics, supports immigration with limits, and praises open dispute over sectarian influence.
The Belasco and Fyles company staged The Girl I Left Behind Me at the Columbia Theatre with a strong cast headed by Frank Mordaunt James E. Wilson and Sydney Armstrong. The play follows the uprising of the Blackfeet in Montana during 1890 with martial heroism and witty dialogue. The performance drew a large Boston audience and critics praised its balance of drama and comedy.
The Rev Father Hazenfuss departs for Baltimore, Harvard-educated missionary with Boston links. Charles K Harris of Milwaukee marries a Chicago woman. Rev Boston Smith promotes railway chapel services funded by John D Rockefeller. Baroness de Roques in the U S amid family concerns and land hopes. London Times writer Thomas Morley noted for two volumes of sermons and seven thousand leaders.
The Hon Nellie Lisa Bass heiress of Baron Burton of Bass & Co. Burton-on-Trent is engaged to Bruce Baillie a Scotch landowner. Her father’s prior £2,000,000 marriage portion and expectations of £6,000,000 upon his death are noted. Baillie is a cousin of the Earl of Elgin the India viceroy designate.
Mrs U S Grant sails to California for a milder winter and will pause in Santa Barbara before heading to San Francisco. Grace W Soper, Cornell graduate and Journal staffer, will wed William Andrew Dole in December and live at Chestnut Hill. Empress Augusta Victoria joins the photographic craze with hunting scene portraits. Helena Modjeska comments on Polish women's priorities. Countess Tolstoi revises her husband’s writings for the press.
In the House of Commons London on November 13 Mr Gladstone suggested a general discussion to resolve the miners strike. He said the government desired talks and proposed Lord Rosebery as chair. He was cheered by the supporters.
The Kneisel Quartet's second Chickering Hall concert featured Mrs. Emil Paur in Schubert and a Smetana and Beethoven quartet program. Mrs. Paul received a cordial welcome, faced initial nerves, then impressed with brilliant runs and precise ensemble. The Beetho ven quartet closed the delightful evening. next concert scheduled for Dec 4.
The fair in the village of Yeddo continues at Austin and Stone's Museum for one more week drawing large throngs. Acrobats thrill spectators while painters captivate the ladies and flaxman’s pottery shapes astonish. The theatre performances are highly popular with full seating and many standing room patrons.
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