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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1893
Page
4
The article questions a $20,000 call for Republican campaign funds in Boston, noting past mayoral campaigns cost far less and urging clear disclosure of how the money will be spent. It suggests possible hidden motives and challenges the managers to explain the need for such large expenditures for a mayoral race.
The editorial argues the Boston Democratic committee must nominate seven strong men to win a majority on the Board of Aldermen. It warns a weak or inferior ticket will lose votes, deter business support, and jeopardize municipal governance next year. It stresses accountability of the city committee.
The article notes missing available assets from World’s fair managers after closure. It argues the reports of large profits and property on hand were misleading, describing the windup as predictable and colored by golden projections rather than anomalous theft or scandal.
The article notes that the temporary magnitude fair, created for a single season, yields far less profit than expected. Management fulfilled bonded obligations, paid debts, and left enough in the bank to wind up affairs. No sizable return is anticipated from old junk and Jackson Park materials for shareholders.
The Boston Republican convention shows harmony and unity as Hart weighs a return to the mayoralty. Key condition cited is financial support for the campaign, with Hart insisting money is essential to his acceptance. Observers note Curtis and Rogers spoke with earnestness, while Hart’s bid promises a fierce contest to overcome a hostile majority.
The Red Cross Society under Miss Clara Barton directs relief for Beaufort District, focusing on practical aid rather than indiscriminate alms. It organizes work to repair storm damage, clear highways, and rebuild structures, providing employment to laborers and using Boston donors for funding. The careful, judicious distribution aims to sustain the relief efforts and encourage further generosity.
A local dispute centers on the National Civil Service Reform League and its president Carl Schurz. The group denounces high office appointments tied to large campaign funds and faces calls for direct attribution regarding President Cleveland and the Van Alen ambassadorship to Italy.
A nostalgia filled note cites seasonal temptations and scams, from a salesman using last year’s price to urge sales to a Thanksgiving holiday push. A Tremont street barber falls victim to a prank where friends steal razors, then face a police call and a confused sequence at the shop.
From Constantinople word arrives that the Sultan of Turkey purchased two manuscripts containing epistles attributed to Mahomet for twenty thousand dollars. The item describes ownership by M. Barbiman, a Frenchman, and other varied news items from Europe and America.
Secretary Gresham said the department has no information to release on the Hawaii subject after the Cabinet meeting. Officials noted a possible Honolulu mail steamer arrival at San Francisco but offered no concrete reason for speculation.
An enthusiastic committee meeting at the American House arranged the Charitable Irish Society annual ball for Music Hall on Wednesday evening January 3. Sub committees show this social event will be a great success.
Benjamin H. Fuller of Albany won a judgment for 9971 against the John Stetson Company Boston stock brokers after the firm failed to appear. The court directed a verdict for Fuller for the amount lost in local stock operations through the firm’s agency.
Sir there is disapproval among the firemen of this city toward the department rule taking effect on the 24th. Under the old rule twenty four hours leave every twelve days. The new rule grants only the regular one day in twelve days plus twenty four hours leave per month broken into two six hour or two twelve hour leaves if captains approve. Church leave and other privileges are removed. Firemen seek one day of twenty four hours every eight days by petition to the Mayor and City Council of 1894.
The New Age notes that President Eliot of Harvard faces attacks for engaging in politics but remains unshaken. It cites a distinguished line of college presidents who also entered political discourse, including Woolsey, White, Seelye, Hyde, and Low, arguing their calibre rivals the critics of Eliot.
Natick Review notes strong support for appointing the eloquent young advocate to the judicial bench. Governor Russell is urged to make the selection before retirement, with the familiar name signaling a favorable historical echo.
Mary L Toole and Annie Toole describe the Monday fatal incident and the cyanide use. Michael Toole testifies he bought poison, helped fetch a doctor, and saw his mother and sister dead in the room, while Stephen Toole faced hunger as court proceedings continued.
Testimony details a suspicious odor in porter and two pairs of scissors near the bottle. Medical examiner Dr. Draper reports cyanide poisoning as the cause of death for Mrs Toole and Margaret with a bitter almond scent from the carotid arteries.
State Committee dined at the American House with Thomas N. Hart and others speaking. Colonel Sam Winslow led the event praised for party organization, while speakers like Senator George F. Hoar and Thomas N. Hart lauded leadership and nominated Hart for mayor.
The piece notes Boston’s solid Democratic lean yet overwhelming support for a minority representation plan for the Board of Aldermen. It argues the provision will allow the best and most popular candidates to prevail in the long run.
The article notes ex Mayor Hart believes he can carry Boston in a statewide bid. He is several years older than his prior run and contends Boston has grown heavier, requiring a stronger man to carry the city now.
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