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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1893
Page
5
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The Boston Journal records Candidate Hart arguing against heavy borrowing to fund winter work. He claims the season extends through winter and says delaying projects would save taxpayers. Supporters say the work will provide winter wages and benefit the city, with Hart denounced as inappropriate.
Governor McKinley defends free trade but says only free resources can rekindle Massachusetts factories. He asserts Carnegies Fricks coal barons and wool growers have funded taxes on New England industry and must receive their bond, as factory fires are extinguished.
The record shows Hart preached against high taxes and large debts in 1890 yet raised the tax rate to 13.30 and borrowed 5 462 000 that year. The critic argues he repeats these figures to remind voters of his administration’s contradictions.
Two Republican men at a war-tariff dinner table shared smiles and phrases in after-dinner speeches. The piece looks ahead to 1896, noting McKinleyism fading and Reedism remembered as legislative excess, as future presidents may have sat at this table.
A political column denounces Governor McKinley’s tariff policy as McKinleyism, arguing it harms Massachusetts industry and workers. It recounts two electoral defeats of McKinley era leaders in 1890 and 1892, portraying the public as rejecting the tariff principle.
A Massachusetts speaker rebukes Governor McKinley and Speaker Reed for pushing the tariff and silver purchase law, condemns McKinleyism as controlling government, and forecasts a national verdict in the next November election after four years of reform efforts. The piece argues the people have decisively opposed McKinleyism and will vote on national issues then.
Massachusetts Governor-elect Greenhalge publicly derides McKinley’s Ohio calamity speech at the Home Market Club urging confidence in a rebound for business. He asserts that McKinleyism and high tariff burdens are fading as relief and revival take hold.
A preview notes Springfield grounds hosts a clash between two top universities watched by massive crowds. It praises a square, safe game and hopes Harvard or Yale can win without fatal injuries, urging athletics to uphold discipline and avoid manslaughter.
A columnist laments how public notices hinder witnesses in Randall Mackie cases. He traces the faint trail of a man known to many yet with no remembered address, only to locate him at the B A A after days of searching, proving the need for accurate directory listings and clear home addresses.
Mrs J P Sutherland of 295 Commonweath avenue entertained Gilbert Parker, the London novelist, recounting travels to Hudson Bay’s remote settlements. She found settlers ignorant of modern tech, noting one man’s first use of a kerosene stove and awe at steam’s uses.
Mrs. John Stetson drew notice at a New York horse show in a white gown with a steel bodice and seal trim. A wealthy scholar facing fortune’s loss works on a French translation for a Club of Odd Volumes. Boston Unitarians plan a Tokyo education bazaar at Horticultural Hall December 13 14 15 and 16, with Arthur May Knapp securing funds and low price selections amid Japan goods. Free tickets offered by local venues.
The article lists numerous voting records of Mr. Hart in the Common Council and Board of Aldermen from 1879 to 1899 and later, detailing opposition to holidays for city workers, pay raises for laborers, park funding, and other public works. It notes repeated opposition to parks, vacation pay, and ceremonial spending, alongside occasional support for contracting work on common and public grounds.
Dr DeForest Chase, defendant in actor Neill’s $25 000 suit, has vanished. A postman tried to reach his father Dr Horace Chase who said the son is out of town and may be seen next week. Rumor claims Chase is engaged to a Haverhill high school classmate now a factory bookkeeper.
In Boston on November 24 a subscriber asks for the origin of the name McLaughlin. The editor notes the name is Irish linked to Donechadh son of Maoikeachlainn, ancestor of OMelaghlin McLaughlin and MacLochlan, as detailed in the Annals of Four Masters and O Hara’s pedigrees.
The piece argues labor organizations doubt Hart support, citing his council record and opposition to transit and parks. It contrasts Hart with Mayor Matthews, who backed park funding, transit plans, the nine hour law, and labor employment, claiming Matthews delivers real labor gains and gas savings for Boston consumers. Alderman Flood declares he runs as a citizens candidate to support Matthews.
City Clerk offices report a lively filing scene as independents and citizens submit papers for Mayor Aldermen and Common Council. Candidates include Neil F. Doherty and Edward Draper among six alderman hopefuls, plus a large slate for the Common Council and school board nominations.
Stephen A. Wetmore and I. W. V. are listed as representatives and Democrats for one year. Samuel H. Caldewwood is a commissioner. Walter Gilman Page also appears as commissioner. Henry C. Bispham is listed as a Democrat.
Ward 17 Democratic committee members demanded access to the independent nomination papers for John T. White and John W. Ring opposing the regular candidate. Representative Hayes found that most signatures were from Republicans and noted a Republican signer he defeated this month. Two Republicans among signers were ex-Councilman Frank L. White and Franz Hugo Krebs Jr.
The Boston Terra- Novian Association held its twenty-ninth anniversary ball with a grand march led by P. J. Shortell and Miss Mamie Dempsey. Notables on the floor included Lt J J Hanley Rep John Shea Rep M P Geary and many officers and guests, while P J Shortell served as president with Thomas Kevin as vice president and other officers named.
Official notice announced after November 30 the government will terminate Major George S. Evans as chief of post office inspection for New England. Thomas J. Boynton of Vermont will succeed him, bringing long service in postal and law fields and party leadership in Vermont.
George T. Woodman, a married man out of work for months, was found dead on a bench near the State House after 5 PM. A physician said cyanide poisoning likely. A suicide note to his wife and a card to a friend were found, with Mrs Woodman later summoned to Station 3. The body was sent to the morgue for burial after examination.
A reader urges that the Grand Museum clock formerly lit at night on Washington Street be reilluminated. He notes it serves South End residents and theatergoers, says it would cost little, and has started a petition from several hundred citizens. Public demands.
A plan to organize amateur photographers proceeds with a preliminary meeting at the Boston Art Club and another to finalize details. The committee Gorrie Remick and Pearson secured unused Allen Rowell studios at 25 Winter Street. Proposals include Boston Society of Amateur Photographers and Boston Photographic Society. Fees proposed ten dollars initial and twenty dollars annually. A subscription list at Benjamin French & Co. shows many noted names in photography.
Charles E. Folsom senior, father of Alderman Charles B. E. Folsom Jr. of Ward 24, died yesterday at 3 AM at 498 Adams Street Dorchester. He leaves his widow and four children, born in Exeter New Hampshire, who moved to Boston to enter the paint business in 1847. Funeral Monday at 2 PM Cedar Grove Cemetery interment planned.
Arthur Jacobs a waiter at the Grand Hotel on Columbus avenue was struck on the head by a falling box while unloading lemons from a wagon shortly after noon yesterday and suffered a concussion of the brain.
New York reporters report Brooklyn residents raising money to prosecute John Y. McKane. They have collected 3469 dollars so far but estimate a need of at least 25000 dollars to continue the campaign, with an appeal to the public issued.
An adjourned meeting of the Indian Industries League will be held at 4 Beacon Street on Monday November 27 at 2 30 p m All interested persons are cordially invited.
William Mulloy, about 35, of East Somerville, committed death by own action aboard the steamer Tremont near Cape Porpoise Me. He blew out his brains with a short double barrel rabbit gun, his body falling overboard as the boat headed to Boston. The weapon coat and hat were found on deck near state room 42 where he stayed. A note urged his brother John Mulloy to notify family, while another letter bore a signature from Barton Maine.
Vestibuled parlor cars and a new dining car are features of the 3:00 p m Express between Boston and New York.
The third meeting of creditors for insolvent debtor William H. Jackson will be held at the Court of Insolvency in Boston on February 9, 1894 at ten o clock in the forenoon. Creditors may be present to prove claims. the assignee Frederic Parker will present the estate account of receipts and expenditures.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts notices issued in Boston Suffolk County. Warrant in insolvency against Reuben Pinkelstein and Abraham Pinkelstein trading as Pinkelstein Brothers, insolvent debtors. Debts and property dealings with them are forbidden by law. Creditors meet December 8, 1803 at 2 PM at Court House Pemberton Square Boston to prove debts and appoint assignees. The meeting will be held by Deputy Sheriff Joseph P. Silsby Jr.
Public notice states Oscar R Wheeler of Chelsea is insolvent and assigns Sherman L Whipple as assignee. The second meeting of creditors is in Boston at the Court of Insolvency on January 5, 1894 at ten o clock in the forenoon for creditors to appear and prove claims. A second meeting for John Ellingwood will be held in Boston on December 1, 1893 at 10 a m for creditors to prove claims.
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