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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1892
Page
4
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The Boston Post notes the nation faces a tariff debate under McKinley and Cleveland contrasts as it highlights a NY presidency issue. It envisions a peoples’ battle supporting Cleveland and Stevenson and marks the paper’s dedication to the era’s tariff politics.
The letter argues that signers once in good standing with the Republican party remained principled figures whose judgments were respected by opponents. It rebukes claims of free trade as a petty slur and asserts these men have not changed in character.
Boston gas commissioners hear petitioners seeking gas at one dollar per thousand feet. The hearing, delayed for months, aims to curb the foreign gas monopoly and attract broad attendance from interested residents. The petition asserts a just demand and calls for no compromise.
An editorial-style attack on the Record for dodging a public challenge. The piece likens the paper to the ostrich myth, argues it hides from facts, and urges the Record to face the issue and stop polemical posturing. It condemns the paper’s stance while appealing to readers to see the situation clearly.
Mr. Bonner argues that new ball bearing axles and pneumatic tires have revolutionized harness records by speeding trotting sulkies. He notes a $5000 prize for a 9 05 mile prize offer that he will not pay under new rules, reflecting his impartial stance. Bonner estimates bicycle appliances add about five seconds per mile, with others citing four to six. The claim frames how bicycles transformed racing records this season.
The Journal branding independent signers as free traders and masqueraders is met with sharper terms like Bourbon liars. The piece questions why Republican organs push the view that these gentlemen are unworthy to associate with voters, reflecting partisan tension in Massachusetts politics.
A Cincinnati paper cites a letter signed by a “Young Lady of Boston” claiming to read McKinley’s Speech to a poor man who cannot read. The piece argues such illiterate voters are excluded from Massachusetts polls and warns against McKinleyism. It asserts literate voters will decisively reject McKinleyism in three weeks.
A New England newspaper column notes United States Bureau of Statistics data showing a drop in exports of manufactured goods for August and for eight months in 1892 compared to 1891. It argues McKinleyism and reciprocity policy harm national industry while imports rise, blaming Republican policy for a looming export decline.
A reader from East Somerville thanks the Post for its law coupon benefit. He recalls a ten minutes conversation with the paper's lawyers who provided information that would have cost elsewhere, and expresses appreciation and goodwill toward the Post.
Mrs George E A White of Franklin Park Massachusetts writes from a Boston trip praising The Post as an old family friend. She commends its cleanliness moral tone readability and educational value while noting busy carriage readers scan multiple papers with interest.
From the Haverhill Gazette, Senator McNary the regular Democratic nominee says he has no fear of the result. He declares himself a friend of labor and his people and will stand on his record as a man and a boy.
Providence October 12. Detective McHenry denies receiving 500 from Trickey and acknowledges possible 400, claims no letter for 100 arrived from Boston. He says Globe confession misstates facts and vows to reveal truth under marshal’s sanction. He offers 150 to charity if any reputable man proves he offered to sell the story. Expect more disclosures from many interviews between Sept 28 and Oct 11.
A Charlestown reader lauds The Unbiased Post for its Democratic principles courage in funding charity and its stance on trusts. He praises its moral tone and low price, noting the paper provides reliable news and labor coverage unmatched by other Boston dailies. He urges wider reading in workshops and unions.
A column lists Miss Anna Haydn Webster heading to Greece for a year of study in art. Miss Emma Webb returns from vacation heavier by ten pounds. Miss Carrie T. Pilsbury edits Ideas with notable versatility. Harvard Graduates Magazine editors Thayer and Bolles are named. William H. Wiggin Jr. is business manager with officials including Governor Russell and Bishop Brooks. Lynn Boyd Porter, alias Albert Ross, writes a new novel and revises a whist scene to cribbage. Edward Bellamy suffers a cold at Chicopee, Mason A. Green leads the paper in his absence. Bellamy’s letter quotes a call to “put the helm of the State hard down for chaos.”
In a letter from George E. Grant of 23 Chelsea Street Everett Massachusetts he notes the Post’s rapid growth and strong value to the professional class. He estimates about two hundred tenants at his workplace are lawyers or real estate men with most subscribing to the Post.
A Dorchester letter accuses the Boston Globe of publishing a fake story about Bridget Sullivan from Tralee County Tipperary Ireland. The writer mockingly notes Ireland’s supposed building removal feats and mocks the globe for misplacing Tralee sixty miles away. The letter is dated October 12 and signed R V H.
Frank I Goopwin of Torrey street Mattapan Mass writes that the Post has seven posts in his vicinity, unlike before. He praises the paper as pleasant full of news true and charitable and predicts it will grow fast. He began reading last summer and wishes the Post good luck.
The Haverhill Gazette notes the Boston Post has challenged the Record to a joint discussion on campaign issues, which the Record declines with thanks. It questions why GOP champions avoid facing opponents in a fair fight as the matter appears to unfold.
E. K. Day resigns as Augusta, Hallowell & Gardiner electric railroad superintendent effective November 1. James Roberts Somes and Katherine Perley Perkins announce their engagement. Miss Mary L. Sproat marks 25 years at the Taunton probate office as Bristol County bar members gift a sum in appreciation. Nantucket Journal plans republication of Jethro C. Brock’s 1849 Nan tucket departure list to California.
Mr Coolidge the American minister to France travels in Italy and may not return to Paris for weeks. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland earns 100000 dollars yearly, expenses high enough to require private fortune. G Vere Tyler, author of A Prodigal Daughter, is a charming woman and—like Amelie Rives—a daughter-in-law of ex President Tyler. Boito’s album inscription reads Ebro e Otel ma Amleto 6 orbe, a palindrome-like line.
Louis Marx of Marx Bros McKeesport shot and killed himself at 9 am in the S Kaufman Sons store on Ninth street amid financial troubles. He was 34 and the firm recently failed. the McKeesport store is now in sheriff’s custody.
Brycuda mton N Y Oct 123 Brake man George Wilkes of the Delaware Lackawanna Western Railroad was crushed between two draw beads early this morning. Wilkes's home was in Oswego.
Judge Bride writes for all on October decision dismissing no appeal and confirming real controversy in apportionment case. Court says relators may seek court ruling on law validity and county officers may resist. Attorney-general statements deemed improper. Oral argument set for November 17. ruling removes case as election factor.
The American Railway Association met in New York addressing railway management issues for mutual benefit. It lists 180 member companies operating 127000 miles of track and outlines officers led by H S Haines with vice presidents Lucius Tuttle and E B Thomas and W F Allf as secretary.
In Indianapolis on October 12 the Union Veteran Legion adopted resolutions condoling President Harrison. A new commander in chief to replace General Palmer is expected to be chosen tomorrow. Prominent candidates include Corporal Tanner, expansion commissioner, and William Tucker of Indianapolis. A grand street parade was held this afternoon followed by a reception and banquet hosted by the Loyal Legion.
Dedham Oct 12 The town poor farm buildings on Fox Hill street West Dedham four miles from Dedham Centre were totally burned this afternoon. The large house barn and outbuildings valued at 6000 to 7000 were destroyed. All inmates escaped and superintendent George N Lyman saved much personal property. The property was uninsured and the fire started in the barn with unknown origin.
At 2 AM an incendiary cellar fire struck a house in Homestead occupied by John Fox and family a non-union steel worker. They escaped suffocation as Colonel Hulings said troops guarding the Carnegie Steel plant would depart Homestead by Saturday if conditions hold. Fox had faced taunts from neighbors prompting police guards during sleep.
Acting Interior Secretary Chandler reported from Tuscohome that Choctaw election trouble is virtually settled with quiet prevailing. Governor Jones and National Secretary Jackson requested, and the cavalry troop will stay to await further developments.
Six miners and their families from Port Royal Westmoreland County died after drinking beer from a keg. They fell ill for three days before death on a Saturday. Physicians opened the keg and found a dead copperhead snake, the suspected poison source.
The New England Tariff Reform League held a dinner at the American House where Henry L. Pierce Dr. William Everett and Professor Charles W. Eliot spoke. They urged tariff reform advocating free trade and critiqued McKinley era policies while predicting a Cleveland victory. The event wrapped up at 9 50 PM with cheers and adjournment.
New York election news reports Judge Andrews of Syracuse, the Democratic nominee for chief justice of the Court of Appeals, has received the party committee endorsement. The piece mentions New Home Sewing Machine at 160 Tremont.
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