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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1893
Page
4
The Journal argues that the longtime alliance between the silver cause and protection has fractured. It hopes protection will drop its bid and aid the defeat of silver, which could retaliate by helping demolish McKinleyism. Both sides risk toppling each other for a final victory.
The piece argues the Senate majority should compel a vote on repeal, condemning inaction as ignorance or weakness. It calls on Republican memories of past coercion to guide Democratic managers and insists debate, courtesy, and compromise have failed. The only remedy is to vote now to save the country from political decline.
The September gales leave 30 000 people on South Carolina sea islands needing aid. George H Pullman and Clara Barton lead Red Cross relief supplying food shelter and clothing until spring. Donations flow to Lend-a-Hand at 3 Hamilton Place and Kidder Peabody & Co. on State Street as needs remain urgent.
The secretary rejects mandatory monthly buys of 4.5 million ounces at market rates, asserting department discretion and nonmandatory law. He counters silver mine owners and some sound money supporters who pressed for fixed purchases, signaling a stand against dictation in the matter.
The text claims prices above market for silver have saved the public at least 4 million dollars over the past three months, noting reduced pig silver in Treasury vaults and more money available for public benefit.
Editorial rebukes Congregational, Baptist, and Methodist ministers for condemning Sunday papers as harmful. It argues literacy benefits, cites Commonwealth law permitting publishing on the Lord's Day, and urges cooperation between press and churches rather than conflict.
The court holds the builders responsible for the accident and resulting fatalities and injuries. It argues the city also bears final responsibility for neglecting a building inspection system that would have prevented faulty construction.
The Boston public, wary of monopolies, would hail a new oil entrant. Critics warn rivals are crushed where buyouts fail, blaming foundations like Chicago University for wrecking honest business. If a company sells oil at monopoly prices in Massachusetts, locals will support it by law and by public opinion.
The Observant Citizen invites a reception for Mr and Mrs Henry Hunt on Wednesday evening October 4 at 49 Hillside Street Parker Hill Boston Highlands. Miss Alice E May resigns from Dedham school to take a higher paid post in Cambridge. William Carberry and wife will mark their silver wedding at 7 Sunnyside Street Hyde Park on October 16. Mrs Emmons Blaine and party arrived from Bar Harbor to Parker House for a short stay. Alexander Graham Bell and his wife and daughter stopped in on their way to Washington DC staying at Parker Hall Mile.
New York Lyceum company opens sixth annual Boston engagement with Americans Abroad at Hollis Street Theatre. Miss Cayvan and Miss Shannon receive praise for light, entertaining performance. Cast includes Walcot, Kelcey, Lemoyne, Ratcliffe, Cook, Williams. next week features Charity Ball and The Wife among others.
The entertainment ended with a humorous travesty on the famous play. Maybel Winner stars as Edmund Dantes with a dashing count, while Henry Dixor as Not Here the detective keeps the audience laughing with wit and antics.
An enthusiastic Bowdoin Square audience welcomed Robert Gaylor in Sport McAllister with witty scenes and strong Irish comedy. The season showcases frequent crowd-pleasers including Camille D Arville and Glenda Lough. Star Course sales at Music Hall hint high demand.
The second week of Corbett and Mitchell’s visit at Austin and Stone’s draws a large morning crowd and steady afternoon and evening shows. Corbett remains active and clever, while Mitchell’s grit keeps him alert. both boxers exchange blows from start to finish. The Chicago female baseball team draws attention with skilled fielding and hitting as stage performances by a strong specialty company entertain all crowds. This is the last week of their stay alongside the baseball team.
Last night A M Palmers stock company presented Oscar Wildes Lady Windermere's Fan at the Globe Theatre to a fashionable audience. Maurice Barrymore impressed as Lord Darlington while Julia Arthur and Mary Brookyn gave forceful performances. The program also featured Vento's Vaudevilles with Hughes and Farron Kaneko and Lor raine and a lively closing act Schultzes Picnic leaving patrons in good humor.
Miss Jennie Corea appeared in the leading feminine role of Princess Lucie in Prince Pro Tem at the Museum. She impressed from the start with pleasant accurate singing and careful acting. The Brownie Dance drew great applause and the show remains popular.
KE. S. Willard opens the Tremont week with The Middleman, backed by Miss Burroughs as a charming lead. The Grand Opera House features Rosedale with Haworth as Elliot Grey and a stylish Rosa Leigh, while The Clipper and Time Will Tell headline at the Howard Atheneum and Grand Museum with Iola Pomeroy and Jay Hunt in key roles.
Nonsensical verses and clipped dialogue reveal a collage of odd dreams, domestic anecdotes, and social jabs. The text references a folding bed, a pie, Sioux youth, beer, a cheerful smile, and a jab at religious congressors, all in a magazine‑style scrap.
A letter to the editor endorses M. J. Carroll of the Bricklayers Union for rapid transit commissioner if the law is adopted. It notes his service as presiding officer in local and central bodies, his work as superintendent at the Cordaville basin project, and his membership in the Charitable Irish Society A O U W M C O F among others.
A letter from Aurin Franklin of Worcester argues for starting a movement to improve Massachusetts roads and infrastructure. He notes historical labor on highways, land underproduction, and the need for sewers and water systems, calling it a national disgrace that leaders fail to keep people employed.
The piece notes the Daily Advertiser list of visitor points omits Bunker Hill monument and Story's bronze statue of Prescott, contrasting Chauncy Hall School and Bof fin's Bower with those missing sites in Charlestown New Home hardware ad context.
New York reports Willie Leonard, 19, heir to a private income of 4000 dollars monthly, ran from the Casino chorus after a brief stint earning 18 dollars weekly. He paid for extra berths during a Buffalo to New York trip and entertained in lavish style at the Plaza, briefly adopting the name Sig Vetta while plotting further splurges.
Mrs Mary Holden requests the Post's lawyer for consultation with papers with law coupon at the counting room.
Travel route runs Boston to Troy via Hoosac Tunnel down the Hudson to New York and back via Fall River line. Tickets are on sale at the Fall River line office No. 3 Old State House Boston.
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