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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1893
Page
6
The Boston advertising pioneer Stephen R. Niles has passed away. For fifty years he shaped a leading agency and built a lasting business monument. Known for enterprise and integrity he was a public spirited, hospitable and principled citizen who left a strong mark on the city.
The article argues for an inheritance tax to equalize tax burdens and notes New York’s experience since 1886. It cites $34,000 in year one and $3,071,687 in 1893 as revenue from the tax, suggesting Massachusetts will gain substantially though not at New York’s scale. It stresses the tax is unobtrusive, not oppressive, and promises easy, harmless revenue.
The text argues it would be new for the United States to restore monarchies and asserts President Cleveland would oppose monarchies, favoring republics. It suggests Americans would condemn any administration that supports dynastic rule or interferes with people governing themselves, noting historical jokes about Hawaiian monarchy.
A Washington correspondent notes the new tariff bill aims to free raw materials like coal iron ore wool and lumber but argues pig iron relief is essential for New England industry. The ironmasters long requested a reduced tax on pig iron to revitalize employment and industry in the region.
Critics worry the seven of twelve voting limit narrows equal suffrage but note the Legislature could appoint Aldermen or abolish the office. The piece argues the law exists by legislative choice and under the Constitution Boston’s city government remains subject to legislative will.
The note outlines factional chatter among Boston Republicans over potential executive nominees. Tom Reed, ex mayor Hart, and Governor McKinley are discussed as the likely candidates with Benjamin Harrison as a suggested alternative. A Home Market Club appearance is planned for Reed and McKinley next week, prompting a whimsical call for a Harrison visit.
Comptroller Eckels spoke to Bank Presidents' Association, signaling restored confidence in financial circles. He noted that bankers who spoke yesterday base judgments on daily business observations and declare stress over with prosperity near. The demoralizing influence has been removed and faith in sound money remains essential for a secure future.
The Observant Citizen notes a dozen souvenir spoons for Governor Russell and jokes about his memory of a successful career. William E. Burke receives a $100 raise in the Post Office mailing division. Chief Regan returns to active fire duty. A death by accident concerns Pinky the cat and its Roxbury family. An old gentleman endures a paper-reading quarrel on a car. At North End Mission Albert Sanborn helps Rev. C L PD Younkin. Italian branch started under Rev Gaetano Conte. Mr Yanae Bassett Choate to read selections.
A Boston YMCA event under the Literary and Debating era invites discussion led by James Logan Gordon. The union adopts a call for repeal as a major issue while Exchange club plans new quarters and dining spaces for members.
The Rev Father Hazenfuss left for Baltimore after visiting Boston, a Harvard graduate and cousin of Mrs Gibbons. Charles K Harris of Milwaukee wed a Chicago girl in Chicago. Rev Boston Smith uses railway chapel cars funded by John D Rockefeller for remote services. Baroness de Roques visits US for her daughter Maybrick’s health and legal matters. London Times editor Thomas Morley famed for sermons and seven thousand Times leaders.
The Hon. Nellie Lisa Bass daughter and heiress of Baron Burton of Bass & Co. announces engagement to Bruce Baillie a Scottish landowner. Miss Bass previously pledged £2,000,000 as a marriage portion and her father hoped for a duke. Upon Baron Burton’s death she will inherit £6,000,000. Baillie is a cousin of the Earl of Elgin, newly appointed vice roy of India.
Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll spoke with a Post reporter at the Adams House about separating religion from politics. He urged judging citizens by conduct, welcomed immigrants, and praised open battle of ideas over combined religious action. He criticized church influence, lauded Thomas B. Reed, and urged the Democratic party to pursue prosperity and good wages.
Mrs A B Grant plans winter in California avoiding East winters then to San Francisco after rest in Santa Barbara. Miss Grace W Soper, Cornell graduate and Journal staffer, to wed William Andrew Dole in December, they will live at Chestnut Hill. Empress Augusta Victoria of Germany poses for photographs during a hunting expedition. Helena Modjeska comments on Polish women values. Countess Tolstoi revises her husband writings for press, sometimes four times.
In the House of Commons Mr Gladstone proposed a general discussion to settle issues in the great miners strike. He said the government desired talks and suggested Lord Rosebery chair the meeting, eliciting hearty cheers.
The Belasco and Fyles company staged The Girl I Left Behind Me at the Columbia Theatre to a large audience. The production, featuring General Kennion played by Frank Mordaunt and James E. Wilson as Lieutenant Hawkesmith, received praise for its strong cast, smart dialogue, and blend of comedy with dramatic moments. The performance followed a run of The Venus at other houses and includes incidental music by William Furst.
The Austin and Stones Museum hosts a Japanese fair in Yeddo village style attracting large crowds. Weeklong event features acrobats, painters, Flaxman’s pottery wheel, and a busy theatre with full seating and standing room. The fair continues this week only with daily performances drawing strong attendance.
A large company presents Slavery Days at the Lyceum with realistic scenes of the South before the war including Uncle Eph's cotton field and a moonlit levee. The show features a strong ensemble, specialty acts, a $5000 prize cake walk, and amateur rivals.
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