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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1892

Page

4

Post Publishing Company subscription notice and details

The notice lists subscription rates for daily and weekly editions, demands advance payment and address changes, notes second class matter status, and provides Boston and New York office details. Editor and publisher BE. A. Grozier signs the notice.

Post Publishing Company Boston Washington Street New York A. Frank Richardson Tribune Building BE. A. Grozier

Tribute to Thomas A Hendricks and his public service

A historical notice honors Thomas Andrews Hendricks governor and senator, praised for building Indiana’s public school system, advancing civil service reform, and serving as vice president with Tilden in 1876. The tribute highlights his Democrat leadership and lasting impact beyond Republican politics.

Thomas Andrews Hendricks

Free Speech in Massachusetts Sparks Debate

The speaker recalls past proscription of free speech in Massachusetts and praises signers of an Independents address. He notes current public honors for free speech advocates, criticizes party organs for bigotry, and urges organs like the Boston Journal to abandon intolerance.

Massachusetts Amherst The Boston Journal

Will you, Mr Haile, answer Russell's debate questions

Governor Russell presses Haile with pointed questions on reappointing Osborne to the Boston Police Board, accepting executive dictation on nominations, and signing or vetoing liquor legislation. He asserts no state issues separate from Russell and seeks Haile's clear replies.

Russell Haile Lawrence Osborne Board of Police Boston RussEevu Hailx Executive Council Hare Harue

Can The Presidency Be Bought

A Massachusetts editorial denounces perceived attempts to buy the presidency, criticizing WolcorttT for apologizing over votes on free text books and fortnightly payments. It argues the core issue is the purchase of the highest office and questions Republican complacency as Quay’s influence is described. The piece contends the public will not tolerate such corruption in 1892.

Wolcorttt Massachusetts QuAy Harrison United States Republic

Working Churches Versus Haile Campaign Club Plan

A Republican strategy circular targets ministers with a appeal to form church campaign clubs to canvass for votes and gather funds. The document frames this as a bold, orchestration aimed at boosting Haile’s effort across the state.

Brother

Massachusetts Voters Reject Sermon-Driven Campaigns

A political letter argues against dragging religion into elections. It agitates against clerical campaign activity and church involvement. The piece contends voters oppose partisan pulpit roles and warns of attempts to rally churches for Candidate Hall.

Osborne

The Grip of Pennsylvania Holds New England

A Boston written piece denounces Pennsylvania rail monopoly power and McLeop/ McLeon as threats to New England. It urges Massachusetts action at the State House this winter to break the grip and curb tariff driven coal and railroad profits.

Pennsylvania New England Ohio Napoleon McLreep Boston New York New Jersey Massachusetts Chandler McLeon McLeop State House

The Brockton Manufacturers and the Election Plea

The New York Tribune pleads for workingmen to vote for Harrison and Reed in Brockton while a wage dispute and a factory strike are recalled. A facsimile letter from Reed’s paper appears, appealing to local manufacturers. Congress discusses a tariff on hides as a GOP protective principle reminder.

Reid New York Tribune Brockton Post Harrison Aerp Mors

Pensions for Teachers Bazaar Aims to Launch Fund

A December bazaar in this city seeks to establish a permanent Teachers Mutual Benefit fund to pension ill or injured public school teachers. Funded by annual teacher assessments and donations, the drive targets 60000 dollars to start operations and prefers self reliance over municipal charity.

How the Speculators View It

From the Lowell Times the piece notes that Mr Quincys views are backed by keen speculators nationwide with odds on New York Indiana and New Jersey and on the general result being demanded and cheerfully wagered by Democrats.

Lowell Times Quincy New York Indiana New Jersey

Enthusiasm in Harrison Square rallies for Senator McNary

Temperance Hall overflows as Harrison Square backs Senator McNary in a strong district fight. Speakers including Alderman Carruth and Democrat candidates critique tariffs, McKinley bill effects on industries, and taxation amid lively audience applause.

Temperance Harrison Square McNary William J. McKinnon Herberts. Carruth Dorchester Tariff Europe Republican Party Carruth Chelsea America Quincy A. Lathrop General Court Joseph Walker Joe’ Walker Lathro William F. Meriden McEttrick Thomas H. Canning Arthur M. Forrester William S. McNary

Andrew Helped Pass Medal Privilege for Union Members

Congressional action rewards Hon. John F. Andrew for aiding a law enabling Regular Army and Navy Union members in service to wear their order’s medal as G A R members may. The union, with thousands of veterans, cites Detroit convention Sept. 23, 1892, thanking Andrew for his legislative help.

John F. Andrew Congress Regular Army and Navy Union Regular Army Navy Andrew United States Detroit Mich Massachusetts Congress of the James F. Rocue Richard J. Fanning

Carnegie on Protection in a Pennsylvania Letter

Cambridge letter writer questions Andrew Carnegie's London Times argument on the law of surplus. He cites tariff effects on American machine production and magazine prices, contending protection robs the United States and benefits foreign nations. Dated Cambridge October 25, 1892.

Mr. Carnegie London Times United States England Harper’s Scrbner’s Cambridge

Egan an insult to Chile in heated exchange

Arthur P. Sleeper reports a public exchange where Wayne MacVeagh accuses Patrick Egan of insulting Chile. Egan responds with defiant remarks defending his own record, while Sleeper asserts the facts support MacVeagh’s charge. The letter and reply illuminate tensions over international perceptions and political reputations.

Wayne MacVeagh Patrick Egan Egan MacVeagh Chile Arthur P. Sleeper

Notable Local Figures Attend Press Club Lunch

Personal, Mr. Sylvester Baxter is a familiar figure at the noonday lunch at the Press Club. Mrs. Ednah Dean Cheney and Mrs. Ellen B. Dietrich will speak in the Ladies Physiological Institute lecture course just opened. The Rev. Edward Everett Hale's reminiscences in the Atlantic reflect New England spirit from half a century ago. Miss Grace Geer, former pupil of William Hunt, earns success in her art style. Congratulations pour in railroad circles for Frank Barr of the Nashua Boston & Maine, named superintendent of the Worcester Nashua Rochester division.

Sylvester Baxter Press Club Ednah Dean Cheney Ellen B. Dietrich Ladies’ Physiological Institute Edward Everett Hale Atlantic New England Grace Geer William Hunt Frank Barr Nashua Boston & Maine Worcester, Nashua

Maine News Roundup of Prominent Figures

Dr E B Perry of New Bedford is in New York City recovering from a painful surgical operation caused by an abscess. Holman F Day has sold his Dexter Gazette stake and plans a Lewiston Journal bureau in Portland. Judge Joseph Williamson of Belfast finishes a Maine bibliography after long labor. Captain Gilbert B Borden of New Bedford, once in charge at Point Barrow, is aboard the Bear sailing to San Francisco after a three year absence.

E. B. Perry New Bedford New York City Holman F. Day Dexter (Me.) Gazette Lewiston Journal Portland Joseph Williamson Belfast Maine Gilbert B. Borden Point Barrow Bear San Francisco Borden

Remarkable mother of Charlie Ross and historic notes

A vivid description of a striking woman linked to Charlie Ross asks readers to note her face and white hair. The piece lists aging leaders including the Pope in his eighty third year and Paris Field Marshal Canrobert at 85, alongside Marshal McMahon. It notes M Patenoire’s proposal to buy the Washington residence of Vice President Morton for the French legation as part of diplomatic business. It also mentions General Lew Wallace’s Crawfordsville library housing relics proving the end of slavery.

Charlie Ross Paris Canrobert Marshal McMahon M. Patenoire Morton Washington Lew Wallace Crawfordsville Ind General Wallace Baltimore

Chel sea Not Dead headline from The Boston Post

The Haverhill Gazette notes The Boston Post headline Chel sea Not Dead and comments on local civic life. It remarks on the existence of people in the municipality and observes church struggles as a display of zeal rather than progress or liberality.

Haverhill Boston Post Chelsea

Boston Republicans Plan Torchlight Parades Weakened

The Manchester Union reports Boston Republicans will stage four grand torchlight processions on the evening of November 3 with brighter lights planned for November 8.

Manchester N. H Union Boston

Funeral of Mrs Harrison Simple at White House East Room

Washington October 27 funeral services for Mrs. Harrison were held in the White House East Room at 10 o'clock, simple as requested by the President and family. Diplomatic and government figures attended, a large floral display surrounded the casket, and the procession to the train paused traffic. The casket was placed in a hearse and the President led the way toward the station, with Grand Army posts preparing to line the funeral route tomorrow morning.

Washineton Harrison Indianapolis White House Whitelaw Reid Baron Fava Fuller Gray Brown Brewer Blatchford Richardson Court of Claims Senator Proctor Commodore Ramsay Jouett Aldrich Porter Admiral Porter Blaine Hattie Blaine St. John’s Episcopal Church Morton J. W. Foster Elkins Miller Wanamaker Tracy, Noble Jesus Dr. Hamlin Cardinal Newman Fifteenth Street Pennsylvania Avenue Wildwood McKee Russell Harrison Dimick Parker Scott Newcomer Halford Finley George W. Boyd Foster First Presbyterian Church Hayes Schofield

Arrangements Completed for Mrs. Harrison’s Funeral

In Indianapolis on October 27 General D A Randsell, marshal for DC, reported that funeral plans were near completion. Secretary Halford advised the president wished to cancel a ten man detachment from the Arsenal to act as active pall bearers. The leaders prefer a simple, unostentatious service. A morning conference with Adjutant General Robbins of the Grand Army of the Republic discussed veterans’ wish to testify.

Indianapolis Harrison Marshal Randsell Robbins Grand Army of the Republic

Democrats Rallys and Political Events Across districts

The tenth district hosts two rallies in Cleveland, Russell, and W S McNary with Boston speakers at Spellman Hall and the Dudley Street Opera House. A Dorchester Music Hall rally supports Michael J McEttrick. Winchester Democratic Club forms with officers and aims to promote party principles and electoral purity without town politics. McNary HQ opens in Grove Hall Precinct 16 Ward 24. Coakley campaigns in Cabot Bathhouse and Jefferson Hall. A Cambridgeport debate between Harvard Democratic Club and Economy Club is scheduled at Odd Fellows Hall next Monday on federal policy. Colmel Bancroft to preside. Public debate open to attendees. Gillett temperance record in the second district being reevaluated to affect temperance Republicans.

Tenth Congressional District Cleveland Russell W. 8. McNary Spellman Hall John Merrill J. H. O’neil E. J. Flynn E. J.donovan William T. Sullivan Peter H. Corcoran W.S. McNary Dudley Street Opera House W. B. McClellan O’neil Flynn Donovan McNary Music Hall Dorchester Michael J. McEttrick David F. Moreland William F. Fitzgerald George E. McNeill Timothy W. Coakley Michael J Geneva Avenue Grove Hall Cabot Street Coakley John F. Cronan Jefferson Hall Brighton Harvard Democratic Qub Economy Club Odd Fellows Cambridgeport Harvard Club Havard Democratic Club Colmel Bancroft Gillett

Boston Common Council Actions and Sympathy Resolution

At last night’s meeting the Boston Common Council unanimously passed a sympathy resolution for Benjamin Harrison after the death of Mrs. Harrison. Debates covered land acquisition for ferry slips at Long Wharf, an amended remit to Long Wharf or south, and a mayoral veto of a salary rise for the superintendent of public grounds. The body also seeks funds for a steam launch for Dorchester Bay patrol and licensing of express companies. Other items include remodelling plans for the Cogswell fountain and court-house renovations to house city departments.

Common Council General Court Long Wharf Boston Financial Committee Dorchester Bay Forbush Colert Ratshesky Robbins Old Court House City Hall James Keenan Cogswell Fountain

Wayne MacVeagh to Speak at Tremont Temple Rally

The Hon. Wayne MacVeagh former Attorney-General under Garfield will address a Cleveland and Stevenson demonstration in Tremont Temple tomorrow evening. The event, under Massachusetts Reform Club auspices, will be presided by Colonel Charles R. Codman.

Wayne MacVeagh Philadelphia Garfield Tremont Temple Massachusetts Reform Club Charles R. Codman

Judge Romanzo Bunn backs Cleveland in Wisconsin race

Mavison Wisconsin October 24 Judge Romanzo Bunn of the United States District Court for the eastern district of Wisconsin has endorsed Cleveland. Judge Bunn long on the bench remains a recognized figure in the state judicial landscape.

Mavison Wis Romanzo Bunn United States District Court For Wisconsin Clevelan Bunn

Campaign in Ayutshell from Lowell Times

The Lowell Times surveys races and conflicts with a focus on Russell against Haile and Brooks against Boodle, Carroll opposing Wolcott, and a broad stance of the people against monopolists. The piece frames these contests as a broader struggle between reform-minded candidates and entrenched interests.

Lowell Russell Haile Broins Boodle Carroll Wolcott The People Monopolists

Opening the World's Fair As a Sunday Counter Attraction

Post correspondents debate whether Chicago should open the fair on Sunday. A Boston correspondent argues openness would expose visitors to temptations, while others oppose closing the fair and would close surrounding vices. A Boston letter urges open access, noting religious objections are unfounded.

Post Chicago Christian Endeavor Boston Frank Jacobs B. Jones

Castilian Club Reunion in Roxbury Delights Members

The Castilian Club held its annual reunion at Mrs. F. W. Kittredge’s Roxbury home. Acting president Mrs. Ara bella Howe welcomed members as Miss Little discussed Columbus portraits, with papers on Cordova and Don Quixote, and readings on Spanish art and Genoa’s Columbus Exposition.

Castilian Club F. W. Kittredge Warren Street Roxbury Abba Goold Woolson Spain Arabella Howe Salamana Columbus Ferdinand and Isabella Corpus Christi Sybilla Bailey Crane Cordova Miss Silver Genoa Mabel Wheaton

Collieries Not Shut Down Say Reading Official

Philadelphia Oct 27 General Manager Sweigard stated there was no truth to reports that Reading collieries in and around the Schuylkill Valley had ceased work indefinitely due to water scarcity. He said work paused a day or two to let the road catch up with heavy traffic and mines would resume by tomorrow.

Philadelphia Sweigard Reading Schuylkill Valley

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the Public School System OF Indi Ana Civil Service RE Tilden Cleveland and MR. Haile Brockton Manufacturers Wnary Temperance Hall Mr. McNary Nancy Hanks Ethel Maude Charley Yaas Willie Hanks Risin’ High Eithel M’kinley Pat Amerika Teddy Billy Tom Post Office Carnegie Tremont Wayne Ragveagh Ayutshell One P. E. Fitzgeral Charlestown
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