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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1892
Page
4
Boston society notes brief personal and civic happenings
Personal notices gather a Boston season homecoming for Misa Julia King and golf of celebrations. Inspector Barry returns from honeymoon amid congratulations. Bishop Brooks plans episcopal visitations through the state from November to December. Columbus Day ode writer chosen, and Duxbury memories revived. Somerville YMC A secretary Cowles resigns for South Africa mission work. Wheaton Seminary Club hosts Columbian Exposition discussion with Mrs Thayer. Boston Camera Club features in Mechanics Fair with several amateur photographers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom” Barry
Mr. Walker
Cowles
Somerville Y
E. N. Thayer
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Mechanics’ Fair
Boston Camera Club
Charles A. Stoddard
Sarah J. Eddy
Providence
R.I
Francis Blake
Wilfred A. French
James L. Little
Horace A. Latimer
A. R. Wilmarth
J.C. Lee
G.M. Morgan
Walter G. Chase
E. L. Dresel
O. A. Ames
Sixth Senatorial Ad journs in South Boston
The sixth district Democratic senatorial convention adjourned sine die after five ballots where Ward 13 and Ward 15 voted solid for Teevans and Cronin respectively, Ward 14 backed Leary, with the convention dissolving before nominating. A possible path to nomination lies in later nomination papers or a new caucus, but time pressures loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Court House
Ward 138
Edward J. Leary
Ward
Dennis M. Cronin
John J. Teevans
McNary
Ward 15
Ward 13
Ward 14
State Committee
Boston
Peter H. Corcoran
James F. Greason
James S. McKenna
Alderman Flood
Leary
Teevans
Messrs. Leary
Cronin
Flood
James F. Sullivan
Frank J. Wermers
Democratic pledges and labor reform appeals in ward letter
A ward 13 letter from William Daly Michael Reynolds and 200 voters urges support for a candidate’s second term, listing reform bills such as eight hour day for workers, equal pay, women and child labor limits, and new safety measures. It also includes light literary quips and jokes from various periodical sources interspersed with the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
State Board of Arbitration
State Printing Office
Carney Hospital
William Daly
Michael Reynolds
Charles Willey
Ward 13
Boston Post Dedication to Charles Gordon Greene Founder
A dedication page honors Charles Gordon Greene founder of the Boston Post. It lauds his role in shaping the paper’s democratic principles, community impact, and defense of people against monopolies and political hostility.
October Weather Sparks Public Debate Challenge
The Daily Advertiser lauds agreeable October weather for debates while the Record balks, shelters behind Advertisers, and criticizes public vigor. The Post issue of a challenge, the Herald’s refusal, and a call for the Record to rise in defense and unite the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Advertiser
The
Post
Advertiser
Herald
Prosperity Road Bellwether in Old Post’s Financial Decline
From the Post of Oct 14 1891 comes a note on Prosperity Road as the old Post endures a long run of financial failures. The piece hints at a turning point and a shift in fortunes for the publication and its business sphere.
Business Enterprise in Harrison Campaign Declared Laudable
The Evening Record calls Russell Harrison's Free Silver stance a business enterprise, praising the approach as laudable while noting the Montana campaign rides the same trend. It accuses the Harrison effort of trading his father’s reputation for silver votes and describes Wanamaker's Quay Martin & Co. as profiting in New York. The piece forecasts lively business for three weeks before an accounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Record
Russell Harrison
Montana
Harrison
East
West
Young Harrison
Quay, Martin & Co
Wanamaker
New York
No There's Always Room at the Top in 1591 PostClaim
The fragment hints at a Boston newspaper field described as occupied by splendid newspapers and questions if it is jilted, reflecting a period media scene with lingering competition and editorial tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Boston
Gas Compromise Shows Consumers Gain In Hearing
The gas commissioners reported a compromise increasing candle power by about half while keeping price at one dollar per thousand feet. Large users get a ten percent discount and the company claims the rise equates to eighty five cents per thousand in value, though practical gains hinge on maintained quality. The dispute exposes the gas monopoly's claimed inability to sell at one dollar per thousand as unfounded.
Authors Seek Trial Escape Over Indictment Words
The Maverick Bank disaster authors plead to escape trial, arguing trivial technical errors in the indictments describe their offense. They frame the issue as a matter of words and verbal quibbles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maverick Bank
Robinson
The Sovereign People and the New Post Editorial
A critical review denounces legal delays in high profile cases and defends the New Post as a people driven paper. It asserts the press shapes public opinion, praises loyal support, and warns against party machines undermining democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Post
Reid on Harrison in an 1880s nepotism critique
The excerpt reprints Whitlaw Reer’s New York Tribune essay on presidential nepotism and patronage. It argues nepotism gave way to political corruption through office grants for relatives, conferred posts like a president’s father’s post office, and bribed country press via public offices. It notes Grant as the historical subject behind similar charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitelaw ReErp
New York Tribune
Rero
Benjamin Harrison
Grant
The Post on the Boston political machine debate
The Post denies being a machine while affirming its role in guiding Massachusetts Democrats. It argues that a political organization with capable leaders is necessary for effective party work, and that an organized machine can achieve much, provided it serves the people and mass interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Post
Boston
Massachusetts
Emphatic Affirmative Comes From Boston Paper
An emphatic affirmative has come from the Post dated October 14, 1891. The piece asks if a field exists in Boston for an unfettered newspaper and invites the people to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Boston
Judge Tourgee’s Columbus lecture lashes Columbus
Telegraphed report of Judge ALBION W. TOURGEE’S remarks paints his column as a harsh dyspeptic tirade against Christopher Columbus. The critic notes the venom seems intensified in telegraphic condensation and warns the judge has chosen poor timing to attack a figure currently favored by Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion W. Tourgee
South
Tourgee
Boy Soprano Cyril Tyler Delights Chickering Hall
Master Cyril Tyler gave a second concert at Chickering Hall last evening. He performed Gounod Bach Ave Maria with violin, organ, and piano, encores with Mignon's song, and then two English songs showing bright phrasing and mischievous tone. The highlight was The Shadow Dance from Dinorah, delivered with skill, followed by a tender Home Sweet Home. Other artists included Sig. Luigi Sartori singing Noel and Di Provenza, Miss Botsford with Grand Fantasia and Sarasate Romance, Sig. Michele Guarini singing Salve Dimora and Ah! si ben mio, and Mlle. Gemma De Cesare on Chopin. A farewell matinee with a special program is planned for next Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril Tyler
Chickering Hall
Gounod Bach
Mignon
Sig
Luigi Sartori
Noel
Adam
Miss Botsford
Sarasate
Michele Guarini
Gounod
New England Fates and Local Notables Gathered
The Maine labor commissioner S W Matthews declined to speak in New York due to official duties. Bangor coach Frederick G Swett has gone to the University of Tennessee Sewanee to lead the football team for seven weeks at a large salary. Portland barber John M Todd marks forty seven years at his Middle and Exchange street shop, unchanged since 1866 except for a brief period. Frances Tallman of Thompson Conn is linked to Ferdinand Ward, a 19 year old brunette described as rich and a niece of Dr T Thatcher Graves, who faces a death sentence in Denver for poisoning Mrs Barnaby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Matthews
Maine
New York
Frederick G. Swett
Bangor
University of Tennessee
Sewanee
John M. Todd
Middle
Exchange Streets
Portland
Mac
Frances Tallman
Thompson, Conn
Ferdinand Ward
T. Thatcher Graves
Denver
Barnaby
Democratic Rallies Across Cities and Campaign Notes
Evening rallies outline Democratic turnout with figures from Newburyport Amesbury North Attleboro Winthrop Springfield Northampton and more. Labor rally in Washington Hall South Boston endorses William McNary with union leaders addressing. registration hits 70025 with outside turnout 1954 and Democratic major share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Amesbury
Governor Russell
James B. Carroll
Henry M. Cross
North Attleboro
George Fred Williams
James H. Slade
Winthrop
Joseph H. O’neil
William Schofield
Springfield
John E. Fitzgerald
C. S. Hamlin
Northampton
Henry W. Lamb
William D. Foulke
North Andover
Frank H. Pope
Philip J. Farley
Watertown
William W. Osgood
F. E. Hatch
Newton Lower Falls
John E. Burke
Bordman Hall
P. J. Doherty
Washington Hall
South Boston
William 8. McNary
Congress
Tenth
Michael J. Carroll
Central Labor Union
Thomas H. Canning
Patrick J. Murray
Boiler Makers’ Union
Arthur M. Forrester
Typographical Union
Daniel T. Reed
Steam Railroad Men’s Union
James R. Fultz
James Guthrie
Street Railroad Men’s Union
Representative Kelliher
Ward 16
Rosnosky
Thomas L. Murphy
Isaac McLean
Cambridge
W. E. Doyle
Mongan
Eighth Congressional Democratic District Committee
Andrew McCall
Martha Moore Avery
Socialist Labor Party
Abram C. Holbrook
Essex
Frank T. Berry
Salem
Young Men’s Hebrew Association
Bernard M. Wolf
Michael J. McEttrick
Tenth Congressional District
Wesleyan
Bromfield Street
Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee
Thomas A. Quinn
Ward 13
Quinn
Erones
Scalding Pit Accident At Jersey Central Station
William Chandler of Pine Street and Dr J P Miller of Philadelphia attended a city celebration and, chasing a train, fell into a steam pit two feet deep filled with hot water. Both were badly burned. Miller was injured while aiding Chandler. They were rescued and hospitalized. Chandler’s condition is serious while Miller plans to leave for home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Chandler
Pine and
Sixth Streets
J. P. Miller
Pine Street
Philadelphia
Jersey Central Station
Chandler
Miller
Explosion in Hotel Vendig Wine Cellar
A gas explosion in the wine vault of the Hotel Vendig in Philadelphia seriously burned cellar men Gatt Zell erscose aged 56 and Victor Richards aged 58. They lit a match to light the gas when a sharp blast occurred as the gas that had escaped overnight filled the vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hotel Vendig
Gatt Zellerscose
Victor Richards
Notable British Figures and Oddities in Brief
The Duchess de Montpensier becomes a 55 year old great grandmother. Prince George of Wales is reportedly fond of shopping strolls with a sister near Buckingham Palace road in London. Clement Scott, longtime London Telegraph critic, plans a world tour for writing. Wallace Bruce seeks a monument to Scottish American Civil War soldiers. Mark Twain’s tale of dizzy rhyme cited as inspiration. Henry epka, after two days singing Ta-ra-ra-boom-de-ay, is jailed but claims sanity except for the song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince George of Wales
Buckingham Palace Road
London
Clement Scott
London Telegraph
Wallace Bruce
United States
Edinburgh
Scotland
Bruce
Mark Twain
Henry Epka
Louisville
Lottie Collins
A Watertown Wedding
Miss Letta A Churchill daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Churchill married Thomas I McCullough of Waltham at the bride parents residence 75 Watertown Street Watertown Oct 13 Rev John Mattison Auburndale officiated Only intimate friends attended Afterwards the couple will reside in Waltham after a tour to Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Letta A. Churchill
J. W. Churchill
Thomas I. McCullough
Waltham
Watertown Street
John Mattison
Church of the Messiah
Auburndale
Washington
Coming Cardinals Told by Rome Chronicle
London reports Archbishop Vaughan and Mgr Stonor will be named cardinals. The Pope has dropped plans to create Archbishop Walsh cardinal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Chronicle
Rome
Vaughan
Mgr. Stonor
Walsh
Fine Art Notes from the Boston Art Scene and Artists
A survey of E. W. Noyes Company on Bromfield street and Tremont row’s art history notes, with prices from 50 to 3000 dollars. It highlights Alexander Pope preparing a large canvas for the Art Museum and a private Harcourt studio view around November 1. Waterman is praised as a top colorist, painting only a few works yearly, with deliberate processes and signature style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
E. W. Noyes
Bromfield Street
Tremont Row
Noyes
Alexander Pope
Art Museum
Chicago
Harcourt
Aristocracy of Labor Brains and Virtue Defended
A Boston Post editorial reprints a Western Massachusetts critique of the old Post as run by blue bloods. It praises the new Post for its egalitarian creed, declaring that merit matters over lineage and stressing labor brains and virtue as true aristocracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Massachusetts
Boston
Post
New Post
Cephalonia
Cause of Fatal House Fire In New Beprorp
Mrs. Mary Dwyer, an aged widow and invalid, living with daughter Mrs. William Connelley at 145 North street, was burned to death shortly after noon. She was alone when the fire started, possibly caused by dropping a pipe and clothing catching fire. she died before discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dwyer
William Connelley
North Street
Cowardly act damages stones at Miln and Littlejohn
In Barre Vermont on October 13 a vandal struck Miln and Littlejohn granite shed damaging three partly finished stones valued at 160 dollars. The work affected by non union cutters was in different shed locations signaling insider knowledge. Dealers denounce the act while union supporters condemn it and non union tensions rise.
Not Guilty Verdict In Malpractice Murder Case
In Nasuva New Hampshire on October 13 the jury found Mrs Dr C B Stevens not guilty of murder in the Phoebe LeBaron case alleging criminal malpractice.
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U. S. Gov't Report
Hubites
Misa Julia King
N. Y
Paps
Indianapolis Journal
Chicago News Record
Caitalist
Washington Star
Halifax
Nba
Texas
Helen
Chicago Inter-Ocean
N. ¥. Press
Clara
Charlie
Brookyn
Broadway
Jake
Good
S. 8
der Mail and Express
Smith, Gray & Co
Bigges
Puck
Charles Gordon Greene
WHO
Cleveland and Stevenson
People
Reid
the Post and the “Machine
We Om Duotev
Boy Soprano
Duchess de Montpensier
Isabella
Cardinals
Fine Art Notes
Ar Waterman
Mr. Waterman
America
Waterman
Keppler
Solumbus Pack
Porkopolis
Tremont
EPAIR
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Ecover E
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