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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1891
Page
4
The Boston Post announces subscription prices for daily and weekly editions and provides filing rules for manuscripts. It lists mailing details, office addressCorcoran Building Fifteenth Street and instructions for readers to report if the paper is unavailable at usual distribution points.
Amusements today feature Stuart Robson in She Stoops to Conquer at Tremont Theatre on Tremont Street and Ye Farlie Trouble at Boston Museum on Tremont Street. Don Thompson stars in The Old Homestead at Boston Theatre on Washington Street, Neil Burgess performs The County Fair at Park Theatre, and Rhea appears in Judith at Globe Theatre on Washington Street. Donnelly and Girard present Natural Gas at Grand Opera Houses. Mystic Park in Medford hosts a horse fair, trotting meeting, and auction by the New England Trotting Horse Breeders Association, with Futurity stakes for 1888 foals in the 2:25 class.
After this year we shall have no more challenges in Massachusetts from assumptions Democratic State Committee. Experience is a hard teacher, but its lessons are learned. Boston Journal notes the lessons are not lost on the Journal and party friends. Mr. Lopeer will talk less about any platform hereafter, and Democrats will see folly of facing an adversary who lacks courage at the last moment.
The New York Chamber of Commerce demands repeal of the 1890 silver purchase law, adopting a resolution with one dissent. It argues the government must stop buying 4.5 million ounces of silver monthly, calling free coinage unnecessary and labeling the current policy a Republican inflation act.
The piece notes Republican leaders opposing ballot reform moves in Ohio and Pennsylvania. It highlights Thompson's bid to test the law's constitutionality, McKinley's campaign distractions, and Quay’s convention position, framing the anti ballot reform push as a political error. The tone mirrors a partisan critique of party stance on secret ballots.
Reiterated advice to Western farmers on uniting to push a wheat corner faces scrutiny as a Minnesota agitator Donnelly promotes halting sales to prop up prices. The piece warns of a mass sell-off rush when the strategy begins, risking market disruption.
The Pennsylvania Legislature inquiry into alleged irregularities of the Treasurer and Auditor related to the Earps Grey affair adjourned for two weeks. This pause prevents presenting definite conclusions or complete testimony to the Senate in the Governor’s special-session convened meeting.
By Republican votes the committee limits inquiry to the actions of the current Auditor and Treasurer. Protesting Democrats denounce the move as evasive, and the decision follows Sen Quay’s return from outside the state to avoid possible summons. The measure shields the boss from testifying about state treasurer conduct during his tenure.
Washington dispatches report Commissioner Raum now demands removal of three clerks over alleged conspiracy to injure his character. The affair centers on his son Green Raum Jr and alleged “influence” sales for cash. President’s inaction and White House ties to Raum spark calls for a purge or reorganization. The piece labels the situation a miserable scandal and hints at broader political entanglements.
In New York, critics accuse President Harrison of backing the Republican campaign via party pressure and salaries. The circulars target civil service workers at the Custom House and post office, urging them to act as local workers to aid Platt’s favored candidate, framed with promises of a reward.
A passage notes boldness in relying on machines from the spoils era and questions whether suggestions to organize Custom House and post office employees under a party committee were ever proposed before. It asserts such ideas were not openly declared.
London dispatches report severe poverty across Russian districts with peasants subsisting on flour mill sweepings and straw bread. Cattle die, fires devastate townships, rye exports banned too late, and the Mir system is blamed for chronic mismanagement. Only a strong despot could implement a lasting solution.
The Brazilian Jornal do Commercio accuses Secretary of State Blaine of a private agreement with the United States that would let Brazil monopolize sugar exports, tied to a promise not to strike an equivalent Cuba deal. The piece questions credibility, urges firm denial, and hints at political risk abroad.
The article discusses slang as language in embryo and notes its shifting legitimacy. It cites the Brazilian paper’s description, mentions that slang has had lawful use in past eras, and references Bacon and Tennyson as early precursors to modern expression.
The Journal questions the administrations stance on civil service reform and mocks attempts to claim progress under Mr. Cleveland. It highlights repeated reminders of Cleveland's record and suggests skepticism toward partisan claims.
The Boston Journal fulfills a three month old pledge by adopting a modern eight page quarto sheet. Despite the difficulties, the first issue is very creditable and earns praise from the Post, which agrees with the neighbor on this new departure.
Steamship lines predict a quiet season during the World's Fair as Americans stay at home. The writer counters that many will travel abroad for business in 1895 and foreign visitors may offset any drop in American pleasure travelers, attracted by the Fair.
A New York paper notes the highly successful road tour of the Tar and Tartar company following its New York season, calling it an example of American genius while mentioning Wang as another instance, framing it as a hard rap to national pride.
Mr and Mrs Bradley Martin will spend late autumn in Scotland after choosing a fine estate there. Mr Martin is noted as a formidable deer stalker and often surprises gillies with precise shots. Also mentioned are Henry Bacon the Boston artist and his forthcoming return to the Old World with his bride Miss Louise Lee Andrews. The joint starring tour of Louis James and Frederick Warde is arranged with a repertory including Memnon and The Lion's Mouth and will open at the Boston Museum with the stock company.
A collage of quips and anecdotes spans autumn moods. Jests about money, romance, family jars, and a post mistress marriage contrast with train crashes and hogs released after a New York Central collision. An English paper advertises a pastorate while Chester excavations reveal ancient stones. Belgium studies Sunday postage stamps as carriers await rest.
The Tremont will feature Goldsmiths She Stoops to Conquer for the first three nights next week with Mr Robson and Manager Schoeffel. Bronson Howard's The Henrietta follows, Robson as Bertie the Lamb. Mlle Rhea leaves Judith at the Globe. next week Miss Margaret Mather appears. Romeo and Juliet to open Monday with Otis Skinner, Boys and Girls at Hollis Street on Monday Oct 5 with Rich & Harris. Dream cast includes Coghlan as Vance Oldfield in a new part at Hollis Street. The program follows Dorothy's Dilemma.
A humorous mock trial at Union Hall Somerville under the Somerville Y M C A drew over 600 attendees. Ex Mayor Mark F Burns faced a playful charge of stealing a Plymouth Rock rooster from ex Councilman L Roger Wentworth as Judge John Haskell Butler presided and John L Ambrose served as clerk.
The Wendell Phillips Union at 812 Washington street held a well attended reception last evening with Rev. E. E. Hale addressing the crowd. He urged the home to uplift ward morals and serve as a real home in name and action. Speakers included Rev. Joseph Cook and George K. E. McNeil. The event opened a week of festivals.
A man found with a crushed skull in Hartford early Wednesday died at the hospital. He was about 50, had a full beard and gray hair, and was identified as Charles Nathan or William Crandall. He had lived in Windsor and Providence and was arrested here several times in recent years. Relatives are sought by police.
Ottawa officials announce Sir John Thompson and Hon G E Foster will attend the reciprocity conference in Washington on the 12th inst representing the Dominion Government.
The Democratic State Convention in Massachusetts displayed a reform spirit with clear, decisive proceedings and a comprehensive platform. Governor Russell was renominated by acclamation and his acceptance speech reinforced the view of his principled leadership among his generation nationwide.
The Philadelphia North American reports a Pennsylvania Republican delegation, deemed as party leaders, denouncing Governor Patti son for calling an extra state senate session as a partisan trick. The piece notes public indifference to partisan influences amid scrutiny of administration and corruption suspicions.
Henry Cabot Lodge refuses to discuss Massachusetts campaign topics with Mr Russell unless debate topics are restricted to his terms. The stance suggests a narrow view of joint discourse and underscores the need for mutual agreement on topics for a fair discussion.
The Providence Journal suggests annexation to Rhode Island as the only feasible settlement of Connecticut’s gubernatorial difficulty. It warns that involving a Dorr war and long peace would result from holdover governors, proposing a new election as often as needed.
The New Haven Register editorial urges Massachusetts Democrats to secure victory at the polls, praising the strong nomination ticket and its alignment with party principles. It foresees a national success to be harvested next year through courage and honesty in voters.
In the Louisville Courier Journal a note on international issues mentions a new Secretary of War to address possible trouble with Sweden over Baron Nordenskjold allegedly taking cliff-dweller relics. The piece warns he might seize American tin plates as Welsh relics if unchecked.
A Chicago Herald item mocks tampering with weather as officials face criticism. It warns that artificial rain or frost machinery could provoke public backlash and even an artificial earthquake as a consequence of meddling with nature.
In Boston, the writer recalls Herman Melville, his marriage, and readers' waning interest in his works. He lists many Melville titles, notes Allan Melville, and contrasts earlier fascination with later neglect, while musing on literary taste and envisions more stories like his.
The Rev Irving Meredith was installed as pastor of Hancock Church Lexington after a council examined his creed and experiences. The ceremony in Town Hall included sermons by Rev R R Meredith and address to the people by Rev Edward Porter, with Buck Te Deum and benediction. The church plans include selling current property and building a new edifice, aided by active young members.
Mrs Harrison and Mrs McKee, with ex Governor Claflin, visited Easton today and met ex Governor Ames. They traveled via Boston and Albany to Boston, toured Ames residence, lunched, then visited Memorial Hall Public Library chapel and Orchid House.
Plymouth New Hampshire October 1 The balloon that rose from the Grafton county fair grounds yesterday descended two miles west of town in Holderness at 3 pm after four descents. James K Alien in charge reports the trip very successful and pleasant with exceptionally fine weather.
Special to the Post reports Cape Republicans remain united in staying home on November 3, amid disillusionment over the nominee. Voters prefer W. W. Crapp of New Bedford, but the state convention chose another, prompting regret. The New Bedford Journal shifts to Russell for Governor, signaling broader Cape independent support and a likely reduced turnout.
Boston October 1 1891 H C Lopas replies to the Democratic State Committee chairman John W Corcoran noting the refusal to modify terms of a challenge and that the debates on national issues such as the silver question and McKinley era pricing cannot proceed. Lopas declares further exchanges of terms useless.
In Salem on Oct 1 the Essex county Prohibitionists held their county convention and named Samuel Pease for county commissioner Sebino Snow for county treasurer Sidney Perley for clerk of courts Jacob T Choate for registrar of deeds and Samuel Trask for fifth Councillor. James Gamble was chosen for the second Senatorial seat.
The Foss will trial saw juror Michael J. Sullivan fall ill in the jury room during deliberations. A lengthy process allowed a physician to treat him. the jurors continued deliberating overnight. Eleven jurors reached two verdicts but split on the third issue regarding influence by William A. Voss, risking a retrial.
Danvers Oct 1 trustees of the Peabody Institute award the contract for the new building to J T Wilson of Nahant for about 27000. The 62 by 92 foot colonial structure will replace the old one on the same site.
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