25 Oct 1893
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1893
Page
1
Senators Voorhees Harris Aldrich and Dubois signal the struggle over the silver bill is ending. They expect a vote on unconditional repeal at the earliest feasible moment after silver Republicans finish their speeches. Democrats in the same faction acknowledge filibuster is effectively broken and a quick vote is expected.
In Washington the Senate faced quorum struggles as Mr. Stewart extended his speech. Mr. Jones began his portion, criticizing newspapers for intolerance toward duty. He plans to finish later, while House action included coastwise vessel engineer licensing and debate on a bankruptcy bill.
Washington October 24 Senators Morrill and Wilson remain too ill to attend Senate sessions.
Malden October 2 5 Mr and Mrs Charles C Cox celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Prescott Street home with children and sixteen grandchildren. They wed October 23 1843 in the Orthodox Church at Main Street and Eastern Avenue. Both were born in Malden and have long resided here. The couple avoided public celebration due to their wishes, making this a quiet family observance after six decades in town.
At the Cam bridge meeting Mayor Bancroft nominated Patrolman James E Murray for inspector with lieutenant rank effective December 1 after acting in the role since February without pay increase. A hearing taxed twenty three Harvard yard trees for Harvard street widening. Harvard University supports removal and the matter went to the roads and bridges committee. The mayor also recommended abolishing the Cider Mill Pond rifle range due to safety concerns. referral to the public property committee.
Forecast issued from Giafair Washington for Wednesday expects New England to be fair and cooler with brisk west winds diminishing. Eastern New York should see fair and much cooler conditions with fresh northwest winds, then fair Thursday.
A large meeting of German American voters from Wards 19 and 22 drew over 200 signatories to launch a political and social organization. Chairman Florence Wih Secretary Joseph Wangler and others spoke. John F Cronan Democratic candidate for Senator urged harmony and endorsed for the race.
Malden Aldermen authorize 4000 dollars for street construction to provide city employment and 3000 dollars for a soldiers' monument in Forest Dale Cemetery. The monument’s commission will include the Mayor two citizens one Alderman two Councilmen and two Grand Army men.
Daniel Murphy aged 25 of 23 Oxford Street purchased goods from Louis Carval of 2 Kneeland Street last night and offered a counterfeit silver dollar. Carval caused Murphy to be arrested on a charge of passing counterfeit money.
A political message urges voters to back Russell and Cleveland as a bulwark of national safety against perceived silver-mad opponents. The speaker frames the keynote as true, persuasive, and decisive for the campaign.
Paris reports the death of Emile Lenoel, 1827 birth, longtime vice president of the Senate. He authored multiple works on jurisprudence and political economy.
The piece argues Harri son risks destabilizing the country while Cleve land provides stability in the chair. It urges readers to back Cleve land and boost Russell to reinforce support and maintain order.
A classified note offers boys' Shetland ulsters priced at 3.97 and Yankee Mig stock moving from 01 Gummer 6t in Boston.
In Woburn, Felix Kenney aged 36, a dress goods clerk at Jordan Marsh, cut his throat with a razor in woods near his boarding place after losing his job and fearing a long layoff. He had lived in Woburn about a year, previously from New York, described as deeply religious and retiring.
A woman posing as Bishop Leonard's daughter and wife of Rev. Bentley has been deceiving principals at young ladies' seminaries in Hartford. She claims to lose her satchel of money and uses two daughters to prompt sympathy, obtaining funds from Miss Smith of Woodside Seminary and Miss Baird of a Norwalk school. She is about 30, with two distinctive front teeth aiding identification.
Salem Aldermen vote to send Mayor Rantoul to the World’s Fair as a guest of the Chicago Common Council after tonight’s meeting.
A buyer reports happiness after purchasing a $10 gas radiator from W. A. Folsom & Co. at 17 Union Street, where the shop is seeing a strong run on the popular heating units.
A political appeal urges Republicans, Independents, and Democrats to vote for Russell, signaling alignment with Cleveland. The message underscores broad backing across party lines to bolster Cleveland's influence.
Boston reports nearly 86,513 registered voters with wards totals and 470 names added at the central office plus 520 more yesterday. Linus Pierson announces registration for 1893 closed at 10 PM as registrars rush to finalize the city list amid a busy scene of voters and party workers.
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