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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1892
Page
8
Letters from Epworth L. Small, A. F. Winston, and E. B. Fiske argue over Sunday opening for the World’s Columbian Exposition. They frame issues of liberty, church and state, Sabbath observance, and public manners, with calls for freedom of choice or strict Sabbath enforcement.
The funeral procession for Caroline Scott Harrison began at 9:40 a.m. with a long bearers’ line and 5000 veterans in the march to First Presbyterian Church. A large crowd gathered along the boulevard as services at Crown Hill Cemetery closed the year’s grief with prayers and a final benediction. President Harrison and family joined the somber ceremony before the casket was lowered to rest.
Under Mr. L. H. Palmer the Old State House has become a popular transportation center in Boston. Tickets for the Shore Line express trains and the Colonial express between Boston and Washington can always be secured there.
William Coy was sentenced to hang on January 27 for the killing of John Whalen in Pittsfield. He claimed self defense and pleaded guilty to murder but not premeditated murder. Judge Mason delivered the solemn sentence as Coy, indifferent, chewed tobacco. A death watch was to be placed tonight.
A. A. McLeod issues a formal reply to Senator Chandler dated Oct 28 confirming neutrality in political matters regarding the Boston & Maine property. He states he cannot affirm or deny Chandler’s statements yet, based on his short tenure, and he believes Frank Jones as chairman has not used corporate power for politics but for stockholders’ benefit.
Workmen at Henry Hooker & Co. carriage factory in New Haven found a male child’s charred body in the yard. Medical Examiner Dr. White could not identify the infant, estimated about 24 hours old, and suspected the parents tried to cremate it but abandoned the attempt due to the stench. The body was discarded in the yard.
In Charlestown on Medford street a house fire trapped three Macomber babies in a small closet behind the cooking stove. Two older children survived. the 18 month old was seriously affected but expected to live. The blaze caused about $700 in damage and neighbors blamed the eviction dispute with the landlord for the family.
Two Big Four freight trains collided on the Wabash River bridge near Terre Haute at dawn, causing the span to collapse and engines and several cars to plunge into the river. Engineer Wesley Allison of Mattoon died, brakeman James Hart injured, and repairs will delay through trains between St. Louis and New York. The incident halted traffic while the damaged bridge and several cattle cars were recovered.
Citizens Gas and Electric Light Company of Reading and Stoneham brings equity suit in Middlesex County Superior Court to force Walkefield to sell its gas and electric plant for $200,000. The town seeks commissioners to fix price, arguing the plant’s value plus earning capacity. The controversy stems from town votes to run its own plant and legislative attempts to exempt buying. E. H. Capen presides, H. C. Buck treasurer, E. R. Champlin and C. R. Darling counsel.
The Newburyport News notes that large voter registration in Boston could sway local outcomes, arguing that a strong Boston turnout may significantly affect the Russell race, signaling broad urban influence on the regional contest.
Boston October 28 1892 Sir Charles T Scannell chairman of the city Democratic committee writes in reply to Mr Burns. He confirms Burns did not seek aid from headquarters and accuses Burns of seeking a department position via Mayor Matthews after urging Andrew to push for Burns appointment. Scannell labels Burns a disappointed spoils seeker rather than a labor ally.
The Elastic Web Weavers Amalgamated Association of America blasts Republican candidate General William F. Draper for labor hostility. The circular cites wage cuts at Hopedale Elastic Fabric Co, nonunion hires, rent notices, and long hours as evidence of anti union practice. It links Draper and his brother Eben Draper to labor concerns and urges workers to rebuke them at the polls.
A ten dollar prize will be awarded to the reader who sends in the most effective evidence illustration or incident showing the Post's growth to its present position. Submissions should reflect the paper's development and reader experience.
A fragmented call for readers in Boston to submit unprejudiced evidence on the POST's advance to leadership. It invites observations on morning paper habits, circulation in blocks or offices, and personal opinions, urging fair comparisons and concise letters under 200 words.
The Hon. George Fred Williams confirms his charge that General Draper ignored union wage aims at the Hopedale elastic fabric factory. Williams cites a letter from G. H. Fletcher describing English weavers recruited for Hopedale, wage reductions, and boycotts, while urging union support and exposing company pressure in 1891.
In Milford, Hon. George Fred Williams drew 1800 into the Academy of Music and a full Town Hall crowd, countering General Draper’s claim of solid support. Rep. John R. Thayer attended as Williams and Thayer swapped stages, delivering spirited speeches to packed audiences with unparalleled enthusiasm.
A complaint filed with U S Commissioner Hallett charges John Tiernan and two witnesses Michael Sheehan and John F Nolan with perjury in naturalization. Deputy Marshal Gallonpe obtained warrants for their arrest after Tiernan allegedly claimed a five year stay, when records show he has been in the United States only three years.
A practical tip describes washing a hair brush with warm water and a teaspoon of Pearline. The method is presented as effective and long sought after, endorsing Pearline as a helpful cleaning solution.
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