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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1892
Page
4
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Attorney General Pillsbury’s Norfolk Club speech denounces the Democratic rising star who commands popularity and party loyalty. He warns that reelecting Governor Russell would cement Democratic control of Massachusetts government, threaten Republican ascendancy, and mark a decisive political shift in the state.
The Hon Frederick O Prince will preside at the Tremont Temple meeting this evening. The Hon W Bourke Cockran of New York and the Hon James M Cox of Philadelphia will speak, with other speakers. The Boston Democracy aims to give expression to long bottled enthusiasm at this important event.
Governor McKinley delivered a Tremont Temple address widely echoed from Brattleboro Arlington and Rutland towns where 1888 Republican votes were 3801. After his speech only 3113 Republicans voted this year while Democrats gained proportionally, signaling his ongoing impact in New England.
The Boston gas commission hearing on petitions for dollar gas is postponed to Thursday October 13 at the request of corporation counsel. Citizens urged to attend in force and support strong counsel to ensure a decision reflecting public relief from gas monopoly.
The Mechanics' Fair opened yesterday for a two month run with ceremonial ceremonies and strong promises fulfilled. President Wentworth and the management celebrate an exhibition that showcases Massachusetts industry and art, expected to educate and influence the public broadly.
The Court of Appeals ruling in the incandescent light case, while not unjustly contrary to law, is unfortunate and tends toward establishing a precedent favoring monopoly practices.
The article warns that the consolidation of two large electric corporations resembles the telephone monopoly and could threaten public interests. It argues the merged power may stifle competing inventions and harm consumers, as the public already bears the risk of major capital fortification.
The Democratic press shows strong unity behind Cleveland, notably in New York where the Sun opposed his election in 1888 while the World was lukewarm. Now both major papers support him, signaling party harmony and a steady Democratic breeze.
Massachusetts newspapers report railroad companies refuse to sell exchangeable mileage tickets, arguing the law has no penalty for disobedience. The piece urges legislative punishment to curb corporate defiance and notes complaints filed with railroad commissioners and the attorney general.
Congressman Williams defends Massachusetts ideas and attacks Congressman Walker over a Worcester pamphlet editing a speech that vilified colored troops. He questions honesty and cites potential postage fraud penalties. Walker anticipated to respond in Congress amid a heated exchange.
A surge of prominent Republicans including Judge Gris ham and Judge Fresham withdraw from McKinleyism and declare support for Cleveland and Democratic policy. Ex Judge Coaley and Wayne McVeagh join the revolt, signaling a major party realignment as the question looms where Harrison will gain supporters.
Vague remark cites Duprey Quay Clarkson Raum Wanamaker and Dave Martin amid a tense talk on election timing and possible voting outcomes. No specific event or outcome confirmed.
Postmaster Hart, lacking tact and public speaking polish, drew a controversial link to McKinleyism during the Mechanics Fair opening. The remarks, bolstered by tariff talk from the Republican rally, were deemed out of place by attendees and other speakers who avoided the topic at the inaugural ceremonies.
Fred Covell from Boston attacked James Mooney with a beer bottle after finding him drinking with Mrs. Covell. Mooney died next morning. Mrs. Covell under arrest as police investigate the fatal incident in Chicago.
W P Rice opens a Buffalo real estate office after courting Boston capital for Fort Payne Cardiff and Denison land bubbles. Charles Copeland, Boston artist, keeps a Pine Tree State studio in Thomaston Me. Arthur Byers, a young Boston mas ter machinist, returns from Mt Tom pulp contract. Louis Lincoln and Edith Morse wed in Copley Square Second Church. The Thorndike hosts notable visitors including Sir J Whitaker Ellis and Lady Ellis while London considers trolley system insights. Wingate becomes Boston Journal managing editor succeeding Harry Chamberlain. BE M Smith, Boston stenographer and churchworker, opens stenography office in Fiske building.
Ex Secretary Whitney will occupy the Travers Villa in Newport next season. The Misses S. E. and N. A. Andrew of Gorham New Hampshire, sisters of the late Governor John A. Andrew, are visiting Mr. Frank E. Hitchings in Deering Maine for a few weeks. Mayor Coughlin of Fall River named to Col. Garnett's staff for the 400th anniversary celebration in New York. Harbor View Gloucester hosts two nationally known painters natives of Gloucester, D Jerome Elwell of Boston and D B Parkhurst of Orange New Jersey.
The article notes cadets at West Point from families of generals, Ouida’s critique of Mary Anderson, Mrs Navarro’s anticipated assessment of Ouida, Dvorak’s role at the National Conservatory with a $15,000 salary and Prague beginnings, Rev Arthur Bell Nicholls’ remarriage and Ireland residence, and M Langlois of Paris aged 80 who has spent 59 years clipping articles, collecting 100,000 documents bound in parchment.
The Boston & Albany and Revere Beach & Lynn railroads face complaints over refusing mileage tickets under the 1892 law. Clerk William A Crafts warns the board will refer findings to the Attorney General, signaling a looming legal battle. The Boston Commercial Travellers' Association has joined, foreshadowing broader challenges to the tickets system.
A Boston Post reader letters praise the paper for its charitable drives, color pages on holidays, free services, and civic involvement. Denis Higgins of Boston lauds the Post for its Democratic tilt, urging continued coverage to eclipse rivals in morning circulation.
The first fall meeting at Boston University hall convened with ex-Governor William Claflin as chair and George H. Gordon as secretary pro tem. The session honored the late John Greenleaf Whittier, with Colonel Eben F. Stone delivering a memorial and resolutions citing Whittier’s public service and sympathy for the society. New officers were elected for terms ending 1894 and 1895.
A city council printing committee held a public hearing on a nine hour day and equal pay for equal work for city printing. Delegates from Typographical Union 13 urged legislation. Senator McNary discussed state law and city costs. Adjournment set for next Wednesday at 1 o clock.
Washington October 5 p m Fore cast for Thursday Maine and New Hampshire generally fair with local showers tonight in eastern Maine west winds colder weather and frosts Thursday morning warmer by Friday morning Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut generally fair continued cold northwest winds warmer southwest winds Friday Signals displayed from Atlantic City to Boston section
Michael F. Carr, found with a fractured skull in a Station 6 cell, may have been injured before arrest. Firemen John Hennessy and James McAllister witnessed a disturbance outside the station as Carr’s companions were tracked, while Carr’s wife and brother dispute claims of the injury during arrest. Carr, a painter from Hingham, had recently rented a Harrison Avenue room and was allegedly drunk at arrest.
Paris reports the death of Gabriel Vital Dubray a prolific modern French sculptor born in 1815. A Legion of Honor member in 1857 he was later named an officer and exhibited works at the Paris World Fairs of 1885 and 1867.
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