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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1893
Page
5
A GOP tax plank mirrors the Democratic stance on inheritance taxes. The piece notes New York collects about 4.81 million dollars over two years under a model law, with no burden felt by taxpayers. It urges legislative action and warns resolutions may fade.
The convention adopted resolutions praising Lt. Governor Wolcott for laying aside party feeling to hasten action on the silver repeal bill. It lauds Massachusetts Republicans including Stewart, Teller, and Jones as defenders of sound finance and honest money. It suggests mailing copies of the Republican platform to influence opposing repeal efforts.
Boston merchants and industry leaders urge repeal of the silver purchase law and condemn Senate delay. The Sunday Post notes widespread demand across Boston and New England for public protest to influence Senate action, while some question the need for a formal meeting. The indignant stance reflects concern for national welfare and delayed policy response.
A call to action presses the Senate to repeal the pig-silver law within a week, stressing the need to restore emphasis on its duties and ensure timely legislative work.
The Sunday Post sold every copy before 6 a m with 5000 extra papers requested by newsboys. The issue, a monumental edition, exhausted supplies at the Post office and a large crowd remained unsatisfied. The paper notes the need for a new quadruple press to meet such demand and asks readers for patience until delivery improves.
In a thirty mile test under light wind and no sea, the American Vigilant beat Valkyrie by about five minutes. The race showed Vigilant as the faster boat at key points, though windward performance remains untested and a windward leeward course will be used in future trials to settle remaining questions.
The piece criticizes Mr. Greenhalge who nominated himself and lists his reasons. It notes his naturalization, an abandoned New Hampshire farm, a claimed clean record, and argues his election would not restore national Republican principles. The writer contends Greenhalge should write another letter.
Chairman Whiting of the Board of Police defends keeping officers Lowery and Innes on duty and under pay after their conviction for a brutal assault, arguing the district court judgment does not prove guilt, no complaint was received, and politics influence the action. The public official is urged to suspend them immediately pending court action.
The speaker ridicules the idea that a court conviction is not final and questions why discipline hinges on citizen complaints. The criticism targets the Police Board for alleged political motives and fear of returning to political entanglement.
Joseph Chamberlain, visiting during Parliament recess, says it was expected the House of Lords would block Gladstone's plan and the Premier would dissolve Parliament. He notes Gladstone refuses to call an immediate election despite opposition. He adds the plan "will not work" and time will show the outcome.
The platform argues the country suffers not from four years of Republican misrule but from six months of Democratic administration. It notes business leaders urge repeal of the Republican silver law as relief and unemployed New England workers seek repeal of the Republican tariff taxing raw materials and choking local industries.
The grave of John Hancock at Granary Burial Ground was adorned for his death centennial, drawing patriotic visitors who recall the Revolutionary era. Hancock born 1737 died 1793. his memory endures in American civil history and republican affection. Chicago Day at the fair seeks 600000 attendees, with past peaks near 283273 on July Fourth. Controller Eckels declines Boston bankers’ dinner, to speak to the American Bankers’ Association in Chicago next week. Rev W S Key lectured on Westminster Abbey at the Young Men's Christian Union Hall. Billy Moody draws Democratic peers at the State convention, with talk of a future run for Attorney General.
Miss Ida C Townsend 18 of Chestnut Hill fought off two Brookline teens who accosted her on Hammond street. She screamed and escaped twice, aided by Officer Hiram B Hartford who obtained descriptions and a warrant. Suspects John Woods and George Wilson, both about 17, fled but are sought by Newton and Brookline police.
Dorchester hosts a reception for Mr and Mrs Nathan Robinson. A Jamaica Plain wedding joins Miss Ethel Lawrence Jones and Mr Ernest Wilder Clarke at 24 Myrtle Street. Ceremony at 7 30 with a reception to follow at 8. Paris district calendar item.
The Princess Louise is said to be very superstitious and sometimes declines public functions. Archduchess Elizabeth, Crown Prince Rudolph’s 10 year old daughter, travels and studies simply in Luxembourg with a private garden and pets. Queen Victoria concentrates on the Duchess of York during a Highlands visit, signaling improved relations with the Tecks and noting her good health and renewed vigor at Balmoral.
A list of ward locations where Democrats can obtain campaign information. Includes Ward 1 Marion Bennington corner and several streets in Charlestown and Roxbury, South Boston, Jamaica Plain, Brighton, and other districts with specific building names and street corners.
Miss Vida Scudder of Wellesley College lectured at the Emerson Club on the English prose of the nineteenth century. She described four intellectual phases and cited Carlyle as the era’s greatest name, with Ruskin, Newman, Arnold, Thackeray, Dickens, and George Eliot as key representatives.
The John Boyle O Reilly Literary Association hosted a reception for Irish comedian J. K. Murray and Professor F Nicholas Crouch, noted musical director of W H Powers drama Glen da Lough. Murray sang Crouch’s Kathleen Mavourneen to a large attentive crowd.
A Boston Home Journal opinion notes South Boston officers who beat a citizen and his child received four months imprisonment, then appealed and were retained on the force. The piece questions city officials and argues that such officers undermine public safety.
Somerville Massachusetts resident E B Jenkins questions the Post on how Democratic delegates at Tremont House bars compare to Republicans at Parker's and other venues. He argues the issue is tariff related, not temperance, noting Democrats are not courting Prohibition votes.
In the Quincy Advocate John B. Russell is hailed as the next governor by voters. Backers say he has the call from the people and represents their choice for leadership.
Arrivals and preparations mark a busy period in Boston theatre with Miss Lotta Hope debuting training under Sadie Martinet as Venus nears its fiftieth performance at Park Theatre. The Globe hosts new plays by T. B. Aldrich while other venues feature Glen da Lough and The Honeymooners.
A local advertisement notes Paine's Furniture Company offers a rare September price reduction as the fall trade begins. A newspaper representative visits the showroom and calls the chamber set a perfect beauty, signaling strong display and value in the opening of the season.
The Bostonian Society will hold its next meeting in the Council Chamber Old State House on Tuesday October 10 at 3 p m Elbridge Smith will read a paper titled The Influence of Town Meeting Government in American Civilization.
In Boston on October 7 1893 a crowd on Washington street stood in deathly silence as a Herald bulletin announced the acclamation of Mr Greenhalger Rustler of Boston as a nominated figure.
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