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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1893
Page
4
The Post reports Josiah Quincy will join the Democratic ticket for Alderman, seen as strengthening the slate and aligning with voters who support the new aldermanic bill. Quincy is praised as a strong, intelligent leader whose past actions merit a municipal role and future mayoral ambitions.
The State Board of Trade meets today with emphasis on Boston and Massachusetts railroad facilities. The post urges business leaders to back efforts to free Boston from railroad monopoly tolls to New York. Endorsing this cause could rally widespread support and turn commercial independence from a distant ideal into action.
In a message to the City Council Mayor Matthews says the city engineer will provide estimates for building a subway under street from Pleasant Street to Scollay Square. If figures match the two million price tag, the plan gains serious consideration after prior hearings and bids from New York contractors.
The city council considers a broader plan for rapid transit not using surface street cars. It would move cars away from Tremont street by building overhead or underground routes.
Yesterday’s report questioned Warden Bridges of the State Prison over discouragement and criticism. The public supports him, praising his iron hand in enforcing rules and discipline, arguing reformist pressure would yield anarchy and that the warden should rule, not the convicts.
The American Protective Association is described as a revival of Know-Nothingism and may be targeted under New York conspiracy laws. The piece argues Americans reject sectarian politics and that religious creeds must stay out of government. It predicts the A P A will fade away under public sentiment.
The article argues the provisional Hawaiian government will seek a British-style monarchy or annexation to Britain, but the American public will reject any European influence. It says Americans oppose ceding or sharing sovereignty, preferring no European entrenchment and maintaining a republic.
The Columbia yesterday showed promise to be the fastest war vessel afloat as a triple screw cruiser. The test between Cape Ann and Cape Porpoise may reveal power beyond any armed ship, suggesting the United States possesses the fleetest cruiser and a vessel that merchants cannot escape.
The fragment notes a figure hailed as elusive and untouchable, described as able to be by an enemy because none can catch her, underscoring a sense of invincibility and notoriety in the scene.
Boston woman Horace Goodwin is praised as perhaps the sole female to win two patents exhibited at the World’s Fair. Her burgl ar alarm and two spoons for medicine and mustache care are noted as items she will soon market. The piece blends social satire with anecdotes about Boston life and public figures.
A survey of prominent women shows many daughters of German aristocracy and New York society marrying titles, from Steinway and Ehret families to a Baroness de Zedlits and a Marquise de Carriere. Mrs Roby of Fort Wayne earned railroad gratitude by turning her home into a hospital after a derailment disaster while refusing compensation. Elise Frank, Chicago philanthropist and sister of Michael Reese, died at 81, remembered for large charitable gifts. General Charles Williams bought the New Hampshire World’s Fair building to gift it to Manchester City.
The article outlines a fraud case involving Mrs Annie E Palmer Woodward Palmer and accomplices using elaborate ruses to con victims across Boston. It details letters accusing a man named Hummel of illegitimate debt and describes Palmer’s repeated attempts at securing boards and rooms by falsely naming spouses, plus prior unpaid bills at Falmouth Street and Langham lodging.
New York dispatch reports Mrs Charles Coghlan No 1 staying with Rose Coghlan actress amid alleged Scotch marriage claim and potential court fight. John T Sullivan manager vows to remove Kate Beveridge from the company as tensions rise between Coghlan and his sister over debts and family relations.
Mr Stoddard resumes his popular series at Boston Music Hall on November 29 with five lectures on Picturesque Japan Heart of Old Japan China from Ceylon to Himalayas and the Glories of India. Three Oakland Chicago Philadelphia crowds prompted multiple Boston showings with Wednesday and Monday sessions and January Saturday afternoons. Ticket sales start next Monday morning November.
At Emmanuel Church Newbury Street yesterday noon Mary Chickering Ruxton widow of J Fitz. Herbert Ruxton married George L. Nichols of New York. The bride wore pearly striped moire with Mechlin lace, carried violets, and the Rev. Leighton Parks officiated. A small wedding breakfast followed at Hotel Brunswick before the couple plan a home in New York.
Providence Journal notes Mr. Thomas N. Hart seeks the Boston mayoralty again but faces a Democratic city. It compares Mayor Matthews as an able leader and warns Boston leans Democratic, reducing chances of a quick political ride on the GOP surge.
Louisville Nov 14 The Coal and Iron Bank of Middleboro closed its doors this morning. It was the last bank in town where a few years ago more than a million of English capital was invested.
Park Theatre patrons enjoyed a varied show with Venus arriving by floral barge and a revised finale. Mars battles Prince Kam while Poom and accomplices appear in convict costumes and a mat-covered coat seam yields laughter.
The Boston Post reports a brisk stage week with Clem mons in A Lady of Venice at Globe Theatre and Miss Clemmons fully recovered delivering a strong performance The Hollis engagement of The Second Mrs Tanqueray nears its close Nat C Goodwin appears in In Mizzoura on November 20 The Palace Theatre presents Our Married Men while Austin Stone showcases Japanese village acts A matinee of l Enfant Prodigue plays at the Museum and the Tre Mont host Candy after a last matinee The Ivy Leaf and Black Crook return to Bowdoin Square and Boston Theatre with Matinee prospects for Thanksgiving seating selling briskly.
Worcester Post notes James B. Carroll of Springfield as a strong candidate to fill the Superior Court vacancy created by Judge Corcoran’s resignation. The editorial urges the appointment, praising Carroll’s hard work, high standing at the bar, and readiness for the office.
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