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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1892
Page
8
Crowds of residents line up to register for fall elections with first time voters and naturalization holders seeking guidance. Clerks assist as officers count hopeful voters by ward while books open for the evening in busy turnout planning.
The Overcoat Department showcases elegant, well fitted coats in single and double breasted styles. Prices range from 7.60 to 30.00, with fur Eskimo beavers chinchillas meltons and kerseys on display. Quality workmanship attracts all ages and promises a perfect fit for every figure.
The New York Evening Post sought Michigan faculty input after a Detroit Free Press report claimed ex Judge Thomas M. Cooley would vote for Cleveland. The faculty member’s letter confirms Cooley stands by the Detroit report’s gist, denies any Inter Ocean dispatch, and says he may not support the McKinley bill but plans to vote for Cleveland, refusing further statements or campaign involvement.
A brief notice calls for re electing Governor Russell with a push that every Democrat must be registered by 10 tonight. It urges action today to support the gubernatorial bid.
The charge of Mr. JL. HL Palmer made this Boston hub a popular transportation readquarters. Tickets for Shore Line Express trains or the Colonial express between Boston and Washington can be secured here.
Everything desirain e in Winter Garments is now an exhibition and we extend a cordial invitation to examine our extensive stock. Readable items include coats hats scarves and sweaters from a broad selection suitable for cold weather and seasonal events.
In Baltimore Maryland on October 24 the eighteenth day of the triennial general convention of the Protestant Episcopal church heard a committee appointing translations of the prayer book and marginal references for a new Bible. The House of Bishops reported Hart elected secretary and opposed unity resolutions. A motion by Dr Huntington urged adopting Lambeth principles. opposition arose from Dr Jewell and Dr Christian. Clerical votes 38 aims 7 against. lay 29 aims 9 against.
Citizens participate as registration closes influencing Governor Russell's re election bid. Democratic voters fulfill duty, signaling support for the incumbent amid campaign momentum and party organization efforts.
New York oct 24 Patrick Egan said he had no reply to Wayne MacVeagh open letter about his Chile minister appointment and money handling He called the letter abusive and ignorant noting over 1 000 000 entrusted to his care while denying any accounting for it He described the letter as contemptible and offered to argue but not to abuse
The American society for the extension of university teaching fixes the second national conference on university extension for December 29 and 30 in Philadelphia. Delegates from leading centers will attend, including Brown University president Andrews Yale professor Cook NYU extension director Dewey Western Reserve president Thwing Indiana president Courter Chicago president Harper Wisconsin president Adams and Penn provost Pepper.
As the registration deadline nears, thousands more names flood poll lists. By yesterday morning 16 204 names were added, bringing totals to 2 166 000 near closing time and showing strong turnout amid a reform era.
Oct 24 Rocenano Charles Heylan known as Charlie the Swede shot Mrs William Gay of Exchange Street then injured himself. Three shots fired left arm and right hand while a third miss. Heylan found unconscious upstairs beside a pistol and liquor bottle. Mrs Gay transported to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.
In Portiano Maine the J W Pease libel suit against J T Burrowes opens in the supreme court for 15000 damages. Mrs Pease testifies Burrowes mailed scandalous letters to her and later confessed writing them. Defense questions her mental state as possible imagination amid strange visitors and threats.
A dawn blaze in Ste. Anne de Beaupre destroyed nineteen houses in the village, including the general post office and three stores. Only two hose lengths from the Ste. Anne church were available to fight the flames, and firms lost substantial property in the outbreak. Total loss around 350000 with about 20000 insured.
Twenty clothing manufacturers known as sweaters were arraigned in Speer Sessions Court New York for employing children under fourteen. All pleaded guilty and were fined 20 each. Philip Kiel could not pay the fine and received one day in jail.
A call for readers to submit letters demonstrating the Postal Service’s growth with effective evidence, illustration, or incident. The best contribution will be paid, highlighting the POST’S progress to its current position.
Readers are asked to send concise letters to the Editor of the Boston Post offering unprejudiced evidence of the Post’s extraordinary advance in Boston and vicinity. Contributions should cover personal paper intake, comparisons with competitors, and reasons for readership. Letters must be under 200 words.
A public appeal endorses Pearline as superior to all imitations and warns sellers and grocers against substituting its name with fake powders. The message, signed by James Pyle of New York, urges customers to insist on Pearline and report substitutes as false.
A large Democratic rally at the Academy of Music in Chelsea featured speakers Merritt, Low, Fenwick, O'Brien, Babson and others. James B. Carroll praised Grover Cleveland and Governor Russell while advocating tariffs as revenue and a path to national success. D. F. Kimbail and Charles S. Haulin attacked Republican tariff policies and urged a strong Democratic victory in November.
New York, Oct 24 Thomas C Platt appears as a manufacturer and statistician in a Republican headquarter document. It credits him as chairing the Manufacturers National League executive committee and describes a circular seeking plant data on employees and voters including nationality. The move aims to gauge tariff effects but focuses on voting strength. manufacturers were carefully chosen to align with Republican sources.
David Ervin, about 25, of North Easton, was on a ladder at Morse's thread factory in South Easton when a belt drew him up to the ceiling. His right arm was torn from his shoulder and his recovery is doubtful.
In Piarxrielp New Jersey on October 24, 16 year old John Singer aimed a shotgun at a hawk raiding his father's denery. The gun exploded. fragments tore the front of his skull exposing brain. He is reported in bad condition.
Rome reports October 24 that Charlotte Edgren Swedish authoress and wife of Duke Caranelle died in Naples today.
John Dolan a Democratic inspector and registrar for district seven fifth election district was arrested arraigned and required to post 3000 bail for trial. Five arrests total tied to Saturday registration with warrants issued for other officers. Charge cites refusal to let deputy supervisors inspect tax receipts of registrants. MacAlister circular urged tax receipt scrutiny but Democratic officers resisted citing state officers’ authority. Senator Gray’s Saturday opinion says no warrant in law for inspectors to demand receipts.
Plans are quietly perfected for another raid to recover Pinkerton guns if any exist in the neighborhood a number of raids proved erroneous and a final raid is expected before the weekend to find many Win chesters or prove disposed of. No change in the strike policy today as men remain in line with management. Carnegie Company issues notice that policemen earning 60 per month will be paid 2 per day, reducing annual earnings by about 10 if they work every day.
Robert Franz, born June 23, 1915 in Halle, dies at Beawyn. A devotee of Bach, he gained fame as a composer and arranger of religious chants and popular airs, and established himself as a pro lit and orchestral reader.
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