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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1893
Page
4
The letter questions why the Republican city committee seeks substantial funds for mayoral campaigning and suggests speculation about financing two campaigns including a third party candidate. It argues that in a fair contest a large campaign fund is unnecessary and notes expenses like taxes and ballot provision.
The piece argues President Cleveland's choice of ex President Harrison's Democratic brother as surveyor of customs in Kansas City is a partisan act. It notes the Democrat was excluded from government pay under Harrison while others in the family benefited, and questions whether the appointment is a compliment or political strategy.
Congressman McEttrick declines to be named as a Democratic mayoral candidate stating it as common sense and urging party unity. The Boston Democratic organization supports unity and avoiding contest or friction in city elections.
The text commends Mr. McHitrick for acting as a sensible man and a good Democrat while leaving the convention's final action unstated.
The court may strike down the collateral inheritance tax law or uphold it as probate cases proceed. Critics urge a comprehensive reform that taxes all inheritances, legacies, and successions without discrimination and withstands Supreme Court scrutiny.
The piece questions ex-Postmaster Hart’s reluctance to run for Boston mayor. It argues he is the party’s strongest Republican candidate and urges managers to address fears, reinvigorate his candidacy, and rally support. Democrats wish for his candidacy to sustain the campaign.
Theodore Roosevelt urged Boston to exclude religious prejudice from public school management. He denounced those who claim friendship with schools while discriminating against people of certain beliefs. He urged the city to avoid race and religion becoming school issues and warned Know Nothingism must stay away.
The State Board of Trade continued its campaign against stock watering by quasi public corporations at its yesterday meeting. It endorsed the committee report and pledged support, expressing confidence the proposed legislation will be enacted by the next Legislature with strong backing from business organizations.
A Cambridge reader notes umbrellas reflect owners from a prim lady to a ragged child while observing a range of styles. The New Haven railroad names J T Odell as its new first vice president arriving from Baltimore to begin duties.
A cordial man meets new duties in Boston as his family plans to settle there. Mrs. Cora Wheeler begins lectures at ap ley Square Hotel on legends with a follow up on Victor Hugo. Charlestown Yard foreman William Hichborn resigns for health, a loss to workers. Clerks Clark and Lee tour major cities to study police work, with Buffalo, Chicago and St. Louis on the map. First Sergeant Martin J. Downey to retire after 30 years, linked to Boss Tweed stories. Commander Morgan transfers to Pensacola. Bishop Clark of Rhode Island, a famed storyteller, captivates banquets with dry, sparkling anecdotes about dead church figures.
Robert Louis Stevenson gains early fame in English fiction after arriving in America with weak lungs and no reputation. Eugene Field suffers critical pneumonia in Chicago but is recovering. Gounod’s last works produced for Italy’s basilica anniversary. Dr Benjamin Richardson warns bicycling harms the spine and lungs. Henry Irving Jr plans a return visit to America and may study law. Mrs Hennessy of New Orleans faces death as the family endures multiple tragedies. Philip Armour sends beef to Hurley miners. Lorin A. Lathrop, U S consul at Bristol, registered at Parker House.
A collection of humorous snippets and dialogue alleged from various papers. Jokes touch on politics, crime, editors, poultry, romance, and finance, attributed to figures or fictional voices. The tone mimics a boisterous periodical humor page with quick quips and puns.
A 1910s style column argues women’s fashion and lack of pockets invite theft and loss of money and valuables. It cites police superintendent Eldridge and Inspector Coulter blaming female money handling, praising pockets and escorts as solutions while noting risks from handbags and street crowds.
Charlestown Club hosted the first of a winter series of ladies nights with about seventy couples attending. A charming program featured soloists Mrs. Carrie Thompson Shepard Miss Lillian B Cook Miss Lida Low and Messrs George T Martin and Gerard Russo. The Germania Orchestra and Amphion Club performed as guests.
A Boston reader argues for strict dog control amid fears of disease. He urges quarantine of valuable dogs in infected districts and killing of useless dogs to protect children and prevent an emerging epidemic.
Lizzie Rizzato asks the Post Lawyer how to locate her father and any papers proving his existence and ownership. The lawyer explains a father may will property to a child or the child may inherit if intestate, and a bill in equity can compel the home to disclose records. Investigating the father's whereabouts may use the same source that learned of his alive status and property.
A reader urges the editor to press the Fraternal Circle to complete its unsettled business. Two years have passed since complex statements were filed, while other groups like Maverick Bank and Golden Lion settled quickly. The writer questions Hale the receiver and notes lack of public updates from the Fraternal Circle.
The will of ex Alderman Alvah H Burrage filed for probate allocates 10000 to the New England Hospital for Women as the Ruth Burrage fund to aid impoverished patients and cover nursing costs 6000 to the Leominster Public Library plus 5000 to enlarge and insure the library’s premises with the town required to keep it fully insured.
Harry Hunt aged 50 of 29 Common Street was struck crossing Ellet Street at 5 15 yesterday afternoon. He sustained head injuries and was taken to City Hospital by Division 4 ambulance.
Workmen on the metropolitan sewer project near the Malden bridge in Charlestown uncovered a human skull buried eleven feet beneath the river bed yesterday. The discovery occurred during excavation work along the riverbank and authorities began an investigation into the origin of the skull and potential links to a past incident.
The miners' strike has cut coal supplies to Clitheroe Lancashire making gas works unable to run. Streets are dark and mills, sir and public buildings close at night.
The yacht Navaho with Mr and Mrs Royal Phelps Carroll aboard reached Fort Monroe tonight after a week of heavy weather offshore.
The Navy Department awarded William L. Miller of Boston the contract to repair a wharf at the Boston Navy Yard for 8427 dollars, the lowest of ten bids.
Democrats in Boston hold Monday evening caucuses across wards to nominate candidates for alderman and city council. Key contenders include Manasseh E Bradley in Ward 2, William H Fallon in Ward 3, James W O'Brien in Ward 5, Patrick Gormley in Ward 22, ex Councilman Michael W Norris in Ward 13, and James O Bri in Ward 6 seeking renomination or higher posts amid a crowded field.
Undertaker Charles Doolin led a funeral cortege when a Somerville street car collided with a hearse on Tremont Street near Chester Park. The crash spilled mourners and drivers, prompting Doolin to file witnesses’ names before being summoned by Officer Gustave Rosenfield and charged with obstructing the eee. John Doolin blamed the incident on others and vowed consequences.
A Music Hell event last evening for Charity Club Hospital brought together members of several amateur groups under George Hayes. The program included a premier end men sketch Move On and an Afternoon at the Midway Plaisance, with performances by the Banjo and Glee Club from the Institute of Technology Helen Reed and Arthur Alley. The show ran until 11 pm and netted a substantial sum for the cause.
Liverpool chamber backs Dublin Belfast and Cork chambers in promoting the Queenstown route for American mails as the preferred option. The resolution passed today highlights collaboration among Irish port chambers to develop the route over alternatives.
A scaffold on a new building in Cologne collapsed, trapping eighteen workers. Three men were killed in the incident and others were injured as rescue teams rushed to the scene.
Professor Garner who studied the ape speech in Africa returned to Liverpool claiming proof of a monkey language that humans can learn. He brought two Kulu Kamba chimpanzees and spent 101 days in a forest cage to communicate using sounds recorded by a phonograph.
In Munich on November 15 Archduke Joseph Augustin of Austria wed Princess Augusta of Bavaria. Frei herr Von Crailsheim conducted civil rites while Archbishop Thoma led the church ceremony with Catholic prelates assisting. Emperor Franz Joseph attended both rites as Munich lit up and crowds cheered.
A kerosene lamp explosion on the first floor of the three story brick building at 59 Kendall Street at 5 45 last evening started a fire that spread upward through the structure. The blaze caused about 1500 in damage. The owner is S. H. Leonard, with George Jennings as tenant.
The net Treasury balance on November 15 stood at 98 088 974 with 84 994 476 in gold and 13 094 498 in currency. This marks the lowest level reached and officials expect no rise above 100 million without action. Expenditures for the first half of November exceed receipts by 4 million, and the year to date deficit is about 30 million.
A fierce storm blankets Dunkirk New York with about eight inches of snow causing widespread disruption. Outdoor business is virtually suspended as conditions reach blizzard levels.
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