Uninpeachable Explicit Evidence From Boston Firms
Boston papers reveal The Boston Post's circulation for Oct 8 1893 exceeding 80000 copies. Investigators Jameson Knowles Co Browning King & Co Edward Kakas & Sons corroborate Sunday average$2207 for first four issues of Sept edition and daily 60741 for September.
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The
Sunday Post
Boston
Boston Post
POST
Jameson & Knowles CO
J. F. Knowles
Milton H. French
Edward Kakas & Sons
Browning, King & Co
How the Sunday Post Grows in a New Hampshire Town
The Post sold away ahead of our expectation and asks to set the number of the Sunday Post to thirty five. Wyman and Macalister at Hillsborough Bridge, New Hampshire, issue the notice dated October 15.
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Sunday Post
New Hampshire
Post
Wyman & Macalister
Hillsborough Bridge
N. H
Post orders cut back at Newsdealer Tremont
J. T. Pierce, Newsdealer at Tremont, dated Oct 12, asks why his order for forty Posts was reduced to five last Sunday. The reply cites higher demand that day than supply could meet.
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J. T. Pierce
Tremont
Marblehead Led Delaware Crossing Honored at Trenton Monument
The Trenton battle monument dedication honored Marblehead volunteers who led the ice laden Delaware crossing and Massachusetts troops that helped Washington win a pivotal victory. Governor Russell praised Marblehead courage and the Massachusetts role in a moving address.
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Trenton Battle Monument
Massachusetts
Marblehead
Delaware
Washington
Trenton Monument
Russell
Boston supports Democratic nominees for Legislature
The piece endorses all Democratic candidates in Boston with emphasis on two incumbents, Benjamin J. Sullivan and J. J. Howe. It praises their corporation legislation stance and calls for re nominating them to continue advocating for the people’s interests, asserting Boston voters will back proven allies.
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Boston
Benjamin J. Sullivan
Ward 2
J. J. Howe
Ward
Silverite Crisis Sparks Senate Voice of Freedom
Senator Hill of New York urged a prompt vote on the issue while Senator Stewart warned that moving ahead would defy rules and traditions. The dispute centers on ending minority control and reaching the country’s demanded outcome, with the silver question looming as a future but distant reckoning.
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Hill
New York
Stewart
Senate
Vote on repeal and schedule at next session
The text argues that a repeal vote is required if not at the current session, suggesting postponement to the next session as a shortcut to avoid harmonization. It frames a repeal as the decisive result and critiques delaying action.
Boston Police Board Criticized for Absolute Rule and Reform Call
Opinion asserts the Board of Police in Boston wields autocratic power, harming citizens and undermining courts. It urges legislative action to abolish the board or at least place it under governor or city executive oversight, framing the moment as a pivotal lesson urging home rule and accountability.
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Board of Police
Boston
The Legacy Tax Debate at the Massachusetts State House
The column notes surprise at the lack of opposition to a direct inheritance tax. It argues public support exists, cites party platforms, and suggests the committee should draft a bill modeled on New York law to meet popular demand.
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Committee On Taxation Laws
State House
Democratic
New York
Massachusetts
Tax exemption for municipal bonds debated by legislative committee
The remarks assess the revenue loss from exempting municipal bonds from taxation and whether any tax burden shift would balance the effect. The argument cites broader benefits to the public from untaxed bonds, including their appeal as a savings vehicle for ordinary people.
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Commissioner Endicott
Joint Legislative Committee On Taxation
Remembering Lucy Stone a Dorchester life of devotion
Jacy Stone died at her Homé in Dorchester. Her life embodied unselfish effort and humanitarian aims. She practiced what she preached, seeking the greatest good for the race with broad, generous purpose.
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Jacy Stone
Dorchester
Lucy Stone
The Observant Citizen and Walpole Town Life
The piece notes Fred Brown of Brockton recovering at Emergency Hospital after a life risking dog rescue. It mentions public visits and popularity, plus a Walpole Town Hall sighting and a two cell lockup used multiple times. Holmes Nye operates Walpole’s main livery stable, originally from Mandwich, moving on.
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Walpole
Holmes Nye
Mandwich
Senate Finance Report on National Banks in Boston New York Philadelphia
Mr McPher son of New Jersey from the committee on finance submitted a report on a Peffer resolution directing the Secretary of the Treasury to inform the Senate about national banks in Boston New York and Philadelphia. The comptroller of the currency says banks’ condition reports are sworn and examined and that July 12 1892 data show some excess loans and reserve deficiencies while no official information indicates failure to pay lawful money or above lawful interest rates.
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Washington
McPherson
New Jersey
Committee On Finance
Senate
Peffer
Kansas
Secretary of the Treasury
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Carlisle
Comptroller of
National Bank Examiners
Comptroller
Love and law entwined in a Lowell divorce tale
Mrs. Fred McGonagle's 1891 decree was never made absolute and she wed Olin Phelps in 1892. Now she seeks to remarry her first husband as the knotty case heads to Middlesex Superior Court for resolution.
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Superior Court
Middlesex County
Fred McGonagle
Masachusetts
Olin J. Phelps
Mrs. McGonagle
Olin
Varnum Place
Watertown
McGonagle
Lowell
Mr. Phelps
Dickinson
Phelps
Post letters contest invites observations on paper circulation
The POST seeks letters from women of any age noting trends in its circulation and that of the SUNDAY POST. Compare with other papers seen on street cars, steam cars, or at business places. Do not exaggerate. present facts concisely. Ad submission details provided.
Paris Stage Souvenirs Arrive at Comedie Francaise Musem
Mme de Roda may visit America next spring and Mrs Kendal mocks American tendency to be young and virtuous. The Paris stage offers two remarkable items to the Comedie Francaise directors a fragment of Talmas heart and the mummified hand of Mile Duchenois. A pair of Rachel slippers were sent to M Clarett for preservation in the theatre museum.
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Mme. de Roda
Mme. de Barrios
America
Talma
Rachel
M. Clarett
Cathedral hosts stylish wedding of Hagerty and Scollard
Miss Joanna V. Hagerty and Garrett W. Scollard wed at Holy Cross Cathedral in Boston. Ceremony led by Rev Father Corcoran with a church staff including deacon Henry Sullivan and sub deacon Edward J. Connolly. Bride wore white satin with orange blossoms. maid of honor in pale blue lace. Reception at 39 East Brookline street followed by a two week wedding tour and residence on Clifton street Dorchester.
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Edward J. Connolly
N. R. Walsh
John J. Barrett
Cornelius J. Scollard
Louise B. Hagerty
Nicholas A. Scollard
D. Hagerty
Charles Collins
Thomas M. Buttimer
Mrs. Scollard
Clifton Street
Dorchester
Marriage of Miss Alice Spaulding and Henry Parsons King
Miss Alice Spaulding daughter of the late Marion Spaulding of Beacon street wed Henry Parsons King of New York in Trinity Church. The gown was ivory satin with veil and orange blossoms. The ceremony was by Dr. Donald. A reception followed at 99 Beacon street and the couple departed for New York to begin their wedding journey. They will reside on Commonwealth avenue after returning.
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Cook—Greene
Norwich
Conn
Richard H. Nelson
Margaret Quincy Greene
Charles Emerson Cook
Boston
Cash—Murphy
Louis A. Banks
Leonard KE. Cash
Mary W. Murphy
King—Spaulding
Trinity Church
E. Winchester Donald
D. D
Henry Parsons King
Alice O. Spaulding
Winslow Folsom
St. John’s Church
Jamaica Plain
A. Shearman
Mary Olivia
Paul F. Folsom
Kenelm Winslow
Alice Spaulding
Marion Spaulding
Beacon Street
New York
Donald
Trinity
Mrs. King
Commonwealth Avenue
Navy reports high performance of cruiser Columbia
The official Sumner report on the Columbia's trial trip says the new cruiser ranks among the best in the navy. It notes the ship could sustain twenty knots under natural draught and coal, with mean speeds around 21.4 knots over 50 and 45 minute runs.
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Washington
Sumner
Columbia
Navy Department
Wedding Skip Ends In New Family Tie In Brockton
Helen Blood, adopted daughter of Mrs. Harriet Blood of 314 Grove street, vanished for a few hours after leaving between midnight and 1 am. She has returned and is now Mrs. George O. Richards. Richards, from Montreal, works at the city sewerage works and has been boarding with Mrs. Blood. they are staying there now.
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Brockton
Helen Blood
Harriet Blood
Grove Street
George O. Richards
Richards
Montreal
Mrs. Blood
TOM REED TO ADDRESS MASSACHUSETTS REPUBLICAN DINNER
The Hon. Thomas B. Reed former Speaker of the House will attend the Republican Club of Massachusetts dinner at Music Hall Wednesday evening and deliver a speech.
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Thomas B. Reed
National House of Representatives
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Music Hall
Newton Physician Dies After Typhoid Illness
Dr. James H. Budge of Newton Centre died at City Hospital after a three week illness from typhoid fever. A Harvard Medical School graduate aged 42, he practiced in Newton Centre for about five years and is survived by a widow and three children.
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Newton
James H. Budge
City Hospital
Newton Centre
Harvard Medical School
Ice business collapses as NYC company is ordered dissolved
The New York City Ice Company was dissolved by the Supreme Court on October 19. A receiver was appointed as liabilities reach 100000 and assets 100000.
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New York
New York City
Supreme Court
New Dancer for Venus at the Park and City Theatre Notes
A sequel to the Steger Hill opera dispute emerges with Julius Steger defending his star status after Demanding apologies and new music from DeKoven. Anna belle joins Pauline Hall next week in Venus. several other shows including The Honeymooners Panjandrum and The Span of Life headline Boston stages. Vladimir De Pachmann headlines a Chopin recital at Chickering Hall with next concert set for Oct 26.
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Annabelle
Venus
Pauline Hall Opera Company
Columbia
Honeymooners
Vladimir de Pachmann
Boston
Chickering Hall
de Pachmann
F. E. Piex
Bus
Bethea
Romgmas
W H Power
Glenda-Lough
Pauline Hall Opera Co
Richard Golden
Boston Museum
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