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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1892
Page
5
In this city, November 13, James Burke aged 79. In this city, November 14, Joseph N Davis aged ?, In this city, Michael Sullivan aged 59.
A string of notices lists deaths including Eliza Baxter widow of Alonzo T. Baxter, James Burke in Brighton aged 79 8 29, Joseph N. Davis in Boston Highlands aged 72, John P. Griffin aged 32, Edward Elwin Waldmyer son of Charles E. and Anna F. Waldmyer aged 8 5 14, Edwin C. Barnes aged 66, Susan T. Edson wife of James aged 62 7 4, Carrie M. Howland wife of George E. Howland, George Wellington Hall formerly of Roxbury aged 57, Thomas B. Witherspoon in Chicago aged 59, Lydia Fairfield Freeman in Somerville aged 68, William J. Hussey in Charlestown aged 59 7 16, Eben Upton King in Peabody aged 64 4 20.
Mrs. Cora Stuart Wheeler, a journalist and lecturer, is highlighted as a leading Boston woman in literature and education. The article notes her engaging lectures on curiosities of legend, her Moravians topic, and her influence in juvenile literature, alongside mention of women dentists expanding in New York and broader professional acceptance.
A collection of brief anecdotes about prominent women and royal figures. Mrs. Lincoln aids Americans in London, Miss Elsie De Tourney debuts on stage in Louisville and wed her tutor, the German princess named Jennie, Archduchess leadership during a fire at Villa Wartholz, and Roumanian Queen Victoria’s youthful climbing tale with a golden thank you from a gardener.
A gown designed for Sarah Bernhardt by a leading Paris firm is described as Byzantine. It uses prelate purple velvet with a gold and gem embroidered yoke, turquoise blue velvet sleeves, extensive Eastern gold work on hem and train, sable edging, and a jeweled Byzantine belt.
Self supporting women of the future will include many who pursue dentistry. Several colleges in various states have opened their doors to female students in the dental field.
In a Boston clubroom a renowned British writer lauds American women noting a marked change over 25 years. He credits foreign blood for their robust, rounded physique and attributes of British, German, French and Irish heritage to facial expression, figure, and sprightliness. He claims American girls supply stage talent for English and French theatres.
A rested reader laments repeated mud and dirt on skirts and urges a clever invention to lift hems. She notes current devices like lobster-claw waist attachments often fail or look ugly, leaving women either barefoot or clutching damp gowns.
New York, Nov 15 ex President Cleveland plans no extraordinary session after his March 4 inauguration. Leading Democrats favor delaying such a session to allow time for tariff discussion and to let the public assess a more liberal policy before the next election. Josiah Quincy backs prompt tariff action but warns of political backlash.
The Board of Overseers of Harvard College will hold a special meeting at 50 State Street Boston on Wednesday November 16 at 11 o clock a m to hear communications from the President and Fellows and reports from committees and to transact any other business fit for a stated meeting Alexander McKennie Secretary Cambridge Nov 9 1892.
Reports from Homestead Penn on a fatal shooting in a drunken dispute between Patrick Coyne and Max Newman amid sleeping quarters. A separate church clash between nonunion Black attendees and locals led to gunfire but no deaths. Carnegie Steel plans plant expansion after a navy department meeting. Gompers urges support for Homestead strikers with Dec 18 Homestead Day appeals.
New York Nov 1 The Diebold Mostert Damon Safe Company a consolidation of eleven vault and safe makers is incorporated in New Jersey with 5 000 000 capital 2 800 900 preferred and 2 200 000 common stock The firms span New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania Maryland and Ohio with branches nationwide The incorporators include William Clark M Moster George L Damon F B Bowen and Edward R Young Officers named M Moster president William W Clark and Thomas Barnes vice presidents Herman Urban secretary and George L Damon treasurer The venture aims to harmonize with the Hall Marvin concern avoiding rivalry with its management.
A column urges admirers to present a fine gubernatorial chair to Governor Russell as a symbolic token of esteem. The post reflects civic ceremony sentiment and the enduring bond between leader and supporters.
A Chelsea reader writes to the Post against the field, noting sales rose from four a day to one hundred at their stand since August first, praising the paper and urging continued growth. J Percival signs the note.
Beirnarp F Lamp of 598 Shawmut Avenue writes to The Post to correct the Boston Post’s portrayal of his aldermanic candidacy. He argues he seeks the regular Democratic nomination and opposes independent Democratic bids, which he says have harmed the party in the district and sparked internal dissensions. He condemns independent traitors to the Democratic cause.
A lively recap of Boston stage notes includes Marion Ballou's acclaim for Count Casper at the Grand Opera House, Sadie Martinez’s Diplomacy success in New York, and upcoming Tremont events including a George H. Coes testimonial benefit, Surrender at the Columbia, 1499 burlesque, and Niobe at Tremont with Abbott and Teal.
The Adamowski Quartet with Miss Marguerite Hall performed Mozart and Gade at Chickering Hall. Mrs. S. B. Field was accompanist. Hall sang four romantic songs to warm applause. Next concert features Mr. Sherwood on Tuesday. Geselschap recital postponed to Nov 30. Torbett Concert Company to perform at Grand Opera House next week led by Miss Ollie Torbett.
A letter from Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes read at the Unitarian Club of New York dinner honors George Williams Curtis and Whittier. Holmes says the American people owe much to their influence who have opened a fair page for an emancipated and fearless humanity.
Governor Russell's Thanksgiving proclamation marks a liberal shift by recognizing each citizen's right to celebrate the holiday in the manner they prefer. The Lynn Press notes the paragraph signals a broader spirit in Massachusetts observance of semi religious holidays.
James I Phelps of 159 Devonshire Street reports Franklin Snow of Boston praised the late Republican party after election developments. Snow called himself proud to have been a member, a remark Phelps deems noteworthy for readers.
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