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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1893
Page
2
The article reports a Hawaiian conspiracy claim that would Shame Mr Stevens. It notes Stevens left the state two weeks ago for a brief trip and will respond soon. Stevens condemns Blount report as an ex parte misrepresentation of facts and asserts no censure against him.
Two men sought to visit Dick Drohan in the block at the state prison. On being denied they left muttering. A later postal card signed Vengeance warned the warden would be harmed if solitary inmates were not freed. Police notified. Col Bridges to continue operations without worry.
A light snowfall of two tenths of an inch caused brief trouble for mariners and created a holiday air in the harbor. The snow departed quickly with little trace left behind as a new storm approaches, likely bringing rain and warmer temperatures by midweek and ending any cold spells for several days.
The Methodist Social Union marked its first quarter century with a reception and dinner in Odd Fellows Hall attended by about two hundred members. Rev James Boyd Brady was introduced, and speakers included W R Clark E H Dunn Harvey N Shepard ex President C F E Kimball and Dr Brady. The Cirillo Quartet provided songs and ex Governor Claflin was absent.
At last night's Young Men's Congress meeting a clash over moving to a third reading of the Hawaii policy resolution ended with a 21 to 13 vote after filibuster efforts by Democrats. Speakers in favor included Hazeltine Skinner Tilden Lane Eldredge and Conlan while Clarkson Lonergan and Brickley spoke against. Adjournment was postponed and next Monday night the tariff for revenue bill is scheduled for consideration.
The Italian Young Men's Benevolent Eating Club of Boston celebrated its first annual ball at Turn Hall. The event ran from evening to morning with Hobbs's orchestra and Tufts as caterer. Speeches by Dr. R. Brindisi the Italian consul and other guests highlighted the organization’s aims. O Permatteo led floor duties with R Ganara.
Mrs. Sarah O'Brien of Plain Street Brockton was seriously burned on her lower limbs face and hands when her clothing caught fire from a stove while she worked. Fire spread quickly but neighbors quenched the blaze as she rolled downstairs in distress.
In Dover New Hampshire on November 20, Democrats secured a lead as Robert J. Shaw leads the mayoral contest. Local results show strong party support and shaping city leadership.
Judge Fallon hints that Minnie and Michael share possible guilt as Stephen Toole is freed after a Boston homicide case remains unsolved. The Post defends its coverage and honors the bereaved family amid public sympathy in the South Boston district.
Stephen Toole spoke to the Post reporter thanking the paper for its stand and describing his comfortable jail treatment. He said his family’s deaths and the trial dominated their sorrow, and he expressed doubt about how the accident occurred, suggesting poison in the porter. Joseph Toole claimed evidence on tin foil and bottle opening, and discussed Dr Whipple’s visit and other details.
The three masted schooner Margaret B. Roper was launched at Bath by Kelly and Spear. The vessel weighs about 40 tons and will operate between New York and Norfolk.
The text conveys Thomas N. Hart's acceptance of the Republican nomination for Mayor of Boston in 1893. It includes his pledge to administer without discrimination, support nonpartisan city government, favor local self-government, avoid excessive debt, and pursue rapid transit funded by beneficiaries. It also covers criticisms of elevated rail schemes, planned capital projects, and financial figures from 1889–93.
The committee of seventy lists candidates for mayor and city offices. Names include John A. Fenno for mayor and multiple alderman, common council, and school committee nominees across wards 1 through 7.
Four wards nominate candidates for Common Council and School Committee. Ward 1 names Benjamin P. Palmer and councilmen Walter M. Hadley Harrington C. Lund John H. Byron C. E. Byrnes. Ward 2 lists Dr Louis P. O'Donnell and councilmen George A. Tourtillott Robert Wright Thomas H W Naughton John H. O'Donnell. Ward 3 has Dr J R Curtis and councilmen Augustus P. Griffin James H. McGuire. Ward 4 presents Dr Charles H Bradbury and councilmen James A Hickey Thomas A Nolan Ira H Parker Fred C Savage.
At the Haverhill Independent Citizens party ward caucus delegates were chosen for the mayoralty and aldermanic conventions. The ticket supports Charles W. Arnold for Mayor Horace I. Pinkham for Alderman at large and C H Cox Ward 1 M A Pingree Ward 2 George O Tilton Ward 3 W W Ham Ward 4 Nathaniel Rowe Ward 6 Lott F McNamara Ward 6.
Gloucester November edition reports the Republican mayoralty convention nominated Colonel B. Cook for mayor and renominated John H. Stanley and J. E. for council seats.
Yesterday the Portfolio Department of the Post Office urged readers to secure first invoices of portfolios direct. Coupons received by mail will go to Chicago and portfolios will be mailed in tubes. About three thousand No 1 portfolios expected today. Readers urged to visit the Post Office with coupons to avoid delay.
Garland and Henry L. Haskell led the Democratic caucuses naming Aldermen and Councilmen and selecting delegates to the mayoralty convention. The majority of delegates are said to favor A. N. Donahue.
Republicans held caucuses to choose delegates for several conventions. All delegates to the mayoralty convention are unpledged. William Leonard is named, but a liquor-license faction favors another man and may back an unknown candidate at the convention.
Republican caucuses in Waltham named nominees for Aldermen across six wards. Ward 1 selections were Frank T Wright John L Totten C H Stickney. Ward 2 named A Starbuck E W Fiske F J Rutter. Ward 3 M J Hand R E Goodell. Ward 4 T W Temple J L Thomson. Ward 5 G A Howe W L Fisher. Ward 6 George T Jones M Clement. Ward G B Horton G W Gragg.
In Lynn on November 20 Republicans caucused citywide to elect delegates for Thursday's mayoralty convention. Charles E. Harwood was chosen as the mayoral nominee. Ward by ward picks included William B. Bachellor Alderman in Ward 1 and several other nominees such as C. H. Rams dell, William F. Goldsmith, C. S. Johnson, William B. Neal, Thomas Campbell, Rufus Kimball, A. M. Preaed, G. H. Lambert, and C. T. Hanna ord.
Rowayne Ronayne claims he could not recall using the knife as he describes the confrontation with Joseph Mellsop. He says the act occurred during a struggle over a supper remark misheard as a insult. Witnesses Joiner and Todd remain jailed awaiting bail while Ronayne seeks counsel from his Montreal-based brother E. P. Ronayne.
The city committee met in Fremont Hall and voted to hold a mass meeting in Lincoln Hall this evening. Delegates will form a convention to nominate a mayoral candidate and eight aldermen, with ex mayor Samuel P. Tenney likely to be the mayoral nominee.
The New York New Haven Hartford railroad announces timetable changes on the Providence Shore Line Stonington Plymouth and Shawmut branches. Several trains are discontinued shifted or extended with new hourly service from Boston and Mattapan and a new Whitman to Boston run.
A public gathering convened in Cambridgeport aimed at organizing for the upcoming no license campaign. W A Munroe presided with secretary W Marshall Warren, as several clergy and educators including Revs Beach Mundy Scully Hyatt Smith Blackburn and Harvard's J S Barrell and George D Chamberlain spoke.
Newburyport business leaders selected candidates for city aldermen tonight. Ward 1 Charles H Bliss Ward 2 Frank H Plumer Ward 3 George W Card Ward 4 Louis F Barton Ward 5 Nathan Noyes Withington Ward 6 William R Usher.
In Cincinnati a meeting of physicians treating consumption with the Amick cure discussed the discoverer’s claim that climate change is unnecessary. Dr. Amick warned that long stays in warm, dry climates must be permanent or harm results from returning to colder areas. He offered free test medicines at home for lung sufferers to evaluate results before any travel.
Labor Notes reports the Rulers' Union at 53 Hanover Street, now aligned with the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders. They admitted three new members and invited fellow brothers to attend meetings, while a Stairbuilders' Union committee pressed Mayor Matthews over alleged use of non union staff on the Austin's farm job and backed the Central Labor Union stance in the brewery dispute.
The Brazilian cruiser Nictheroy left New York harbor shortly before 8 this morning bound for the Atlantic. Captain Zalinski remains aboard for 48 hours to supervise gunnery practice. the vessel plans to linger near Sandy Hook to allow crew to train before heading south.
An answer will be given to Theodore Roosevelt statements at a mass meeting in the interests of public schools under the Independent Women Voters. The Rev. James M. Gray and Rev. Frank Haven Hinman will speak, with Dr. Caroline Hastings addressing the School Board.
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