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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1892
Page
4
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The piece notes the recurring Allen surname in election fields, suggesting the name’s bad luck for politics after Allen candidates faced defeat on state and city tickets last year. It questions a third Allen stepping forward, calling Allen a good business name but unlucky politically.
In Boston the Republicans face a Mayor race with few willing nominees. The text argues for a unanimous nomination and election of Mayor Matthews, claiming candidates refuse the post and Matthews deserves broad support to avoid divisive contention.
Theodore Roosevelt reportedly plans to resign from the Civil Service Commission when President Harrison leaves office. He missed a pivotal chance to resign over Hearst’s public rebuke and the Baltimore post office clerks affair, a moment many see as his best chance to act.
The city must elect a Democratic Board of Aldermen next year to support Mayor Matthews. Personal ambitions and local grievances should be set aside across districts to avoid a tie if one seat is lost, or a majority for the opposition if two seats are lost. Differences must be patched up quickly.
Colonel Albert A. Pope told the Commercial Club of Providence that good roads are the highways of education civilization and Christianity. He argued the movement in New England inspires the West and deserves national promotion through a federal Road Department.
A critique laments widespread tolerance of dirty literature invading bookshops nationwide and locally. The writer condemns soiled works authored by supposedly respectable women and contrasts this with protests over a public statue. Sensationalism in newspapers is deemed less troubling than dirty books.
President hopeful Cleveland speaks at the Manhattan Club saying the public now seeks lasting principles and policies. He emphasizes faith in pledged reforms, wise policies, and the promise of good government under a Democratic administration. He notes the voters are thoughtful and watchful after ten years.
The brief note asserts that the Democratic platform contains pledges that may be trusted to be kept. It hints at confidence in the ability of a political figure to fulfill campaign commitments.
The city and New England should secure the steamship Etruria for the Boston to Liverpool Cunard service. With two new ships on the New York route next spring the Etruria can be spared for Boston, boosting transit to the World's Fair and national trade. Public action by City Council and business groups is urged to present a strong case to Cunard and the president.
Harvard returns from Springfield with a creditable record as Yale, after a hard fought game, secures the only score on a late touchdown. The Post bulletins describe a closely balanced contest that proves Harvard can challenge Yale and bodes well for next year.
Rainy day crowds at the Granary Burial Ground on Tremont Street demand a shelter at once. The Mayor vetoed last spring citing faulty plans rather than fault with shelter aims. A proper shelter would aid public comfort, not benefit the West End road alone.
The Journal stays silent on Carroll and Wolcott, calling the Democratic cut an ugly fact tied to Irish blood. Carroll led Wolcott by over 11,000 votes in Boston and outpolled Cleveland, raising questions about race, religion, or politics as the trigger for the dispute.
The Cleveland result shows Ohio not delivering full GOP support, a rare beacon amid Republican darkness. The Boston Journal notes Ohio remains tied to its moorings, though the shift may reverse by the next general election, possibly even affecting Vermont.
The street week shows an undercurrent of steady finance as market activity sharpens with election behind. Cautious optimism grows as dire predictions fade and President elect CapvrE LAND’s New York speech signals firm policy direction for the economy.
The New York Recorder introduces a ballot based prize, offering a house and lot to the most popular letter carrier in New York and Brooklyn. The paper expects to attract more votes than those garnered by Harrison and Reid in previous contests.
Complaints reach the Post that a large man with gray hair and goatee and ruddy complexion is soliciting contributions to the Carney Hospital Fund. The Carney Fund was closed months ago. No one has a right to solicit such contributions. The police should be called in at once when this individual applies for subscriptions.
Personal note on editor Benyon's journal gaining attention. Mentions Colonel William A. Bancroft of Cambridge Temple Hall as mayoral candidate tied to Harvard stokes 1877 1879. Major J P Frost offered press management of Philadelphia Reading with $7000 salary. Joseph J Norton named secretary of the Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange succeeding W H Pierson. Norton previously assistant secretary under ex Secretary Knox.
The report lists notable residents: Caleb Foote of Salem remains very low in health while Captain A G Simmons of the steamer Puritan takes a winter break and plans Fall River as his home. John T Abbott of Keene N H visits Worcester family. Thomas Biltcliffe of Fall River in dying condition at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr William C Sheeny of New Bedford suffers a nervous collapse. Dr Swift attends. Philip H Goldthwaite has been a Democratic city committee member twenty years straight and was just re elected.
The article notes ex Senator Spooner planning to settle in Milwaukee for the practice of law. It also mentions other local figures like ex Mayor Fitler, Dalzell couple, Jay Gould’s relaxed stance, and the Gladstones preparing a memorial alabaster tablet for their son William Henry Gladstone who died in 1591.
Heavy rainfall and high winds sweep the Pacific Northwest causing widespread washouts and slides. Rail service between Seattle and Tacoma is disrupted with all trains halted yesterday. Through traffic is paralyzed as lines on Union Pacific and Northern Pacific suffer, including a Bonesville Oregon slide that may halt trains for days. Telegraph wires are down across the region.
A New Bedford group, backing W W Crapp, circulates urging legislators elect to base their Senate choice on merits. They acknowledge the record of Crapo will be considered by the upcoming Legislature. Lodge supporters insist on not conceding defeat while Barrett frames himself for the speakership.
A Boston letter pleads for a protective shelter at Tremont Street in front of Granary Burying Ground for West End riders. It notes 50 000 daily waiting patrons and criticizes a vetoed city plan for a permanent structure, arguing an awning would suffice and is owed by the West End to protect travelers in rain and sun.
Miss Marguerite Merington author of Captain Lettarblair has leaped to fame with immediate success of her latest play produced by E H Sothern this week. Born in Stoke Newington she plans another Boston Museum play Good-by and envisions wider work for energetic women brokers. Mrs Burnett and Mrs Langtry loom in theatrical plans while Miss Wilkinson leads as England’s lone female landscape gardener. General Lew Wallace and Mrs Wallace travel to Asheville for winter seeking milder climate.
A varied Symphony Orchestra program at Music Hall featured Brahms, Berlioz, and Liszt with special praise for E A MacDowell's original concert solo. Park Theatre offered Rice’s Sunday concerts with Mme Cotrelly and Mr Plympton praised. Sousa’s Marine Band debuted in Boston with luminous soloists and a second concert planned. Emma Toussaint hosted a musical gathering for Miss Geselschop and others on Aspinwall Avenue.
Washington November 20. Upon retirement from the State Department Mr Foster will move to Paris to act as the American agent before the Behring Sea arbitrators. Mrs Foster will accompany him and they expect to be absent a year or more.
Mrs August Belmont widow of banker August Belmont died at her New York residence this afternoon after a lingering illness.
Republicans face difficulty choosing a mayoral candidate as Hart Allen and Curtis are removed from contention. Jesse M. Gove may run, ex Alderman Barr expresses interest, and Aldermen Charles H. Allen Homer Rogers and Joseph Bennett are heard as other possibilities. City headquarters see Allen as the likely choice, while Mrs Rogers seeks the nomination. Bennett, previously a candidate, is said to be limited by distance from the city.
Samuel H. Borotsky of Ward 7 announces candidacy for the Common Council ahead of the Democratic caucus on Tuesday November 22. The piece notes Haile remains politically active with potential gubernatorial plans, plus rumors of a U S Senate bid. Republicans plan caucuses tonight to nominate council candidates and ward delegates. Fessenden acknowledges a $1000 check from H Faxon. Ward 1 candidates include McDougall Hagen and Howard. Thornitike Associates of Ward 4 support Smothy Donovan for the Council.
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe and Mrs. Lucy Stone led delegates at the New York State woman's suffrage convention in Syracuse. Howe gave the annual address. Mrs. Erving Winslow closes her morning course at Pierce Hall on Thanksgiving, offering performances of The School for Scandal and She Stoops to Conquer with door admissions. Frances E. Willard, with Lady Somerset, sails for England and envisions a future party uniting Prohibition and People's party with good Democrats and Republicans. Mrs. S. M. Blakely is the second woman.
Miss Margaret Kirkwood of this city ranks among New England's brave wheelwomen. She was the first U S woman to ride 100 miles in one day and as an enthusiastic cyclist she completed five such century runs this season. Her latest feat was pacing a club century with 150 men, finishing strong with her brother, also a noted cyclist.
A Springfield banker H S Hyde and paper maker R C Crane discuss Massachusetts politics in the Fifth Avenue Hotel corridor. They allege Russell traded national issues for votes to win reelection, while Crane says Russell’s friends organized precincts to trade for Cleveland votes. The piece defends Governor Russell’s record, disputes the alleged age and eligibility claims, and labels the allegations as false and partisan.
The Young Men's Democratic Club will hold its annual meeting December 19. Nominated officers for 1893 include President A George Bullock Worcester. vice-presidents James J Dooling Boston Willian N Osgood Malden Charles E Stratton Boston Charles I Hamlin Brookline. secretary Benjamin W Wells Boston. treasurer John L Nichols Somerville. Executive committee Henry W Ashley Westfield Charles A DeCourcy Lawrence James E Cadogan Adams Ira O Hersey Foxboro Arthur E Perry New Bedford Daniel L Prendergast Boston James R Carmichael Lowes Samuel M Child Boston Richard C McKay Boston Isaac M Jackson Plymouth Frank J Pratt Jr Greenfield Bernard M Wolf. Committee on admission James F Ayleward Cambridge Marcus Morton Andover T Frank Noonan Boston William G A Pattee Quincy Frederick H Temple Boston.
Boston letter describes John H Pray Sons & Co work directed by Mr Bosworth in 658 Washington Street. An oriole window feature fronts a Moorish arch with French cretonne portieres, green silk trims, white muslin curtains, and a Brussels carpet matching the cretonne. Brass beds have canopies and muslin drapery.
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