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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1893
Page
4
The Journal argues at length that Republicans opposed the measure while most Democrats would have blocked it. It notes bipartisan votes in Congress with only a few absences. The piece hints that next year the Journal may claim Democrats passed the McKinley bill.
The Mayor forwards Corporation Counsel Babson’s opinion to the Aldermen stating Dr. Jenks cannot resign without consent from the appointing authority. The community supports Jenks in his current role and sees no need for change, praising his service and public duty.
The letter questions whether Royal Phelps Carroll deceived citizens on both sides of the water, or if Captain Crocker revived the Herreshoff boat’s vigor. It notes the Brenton Reef Cup reversal favors the American boat and awaits the Cape May Cup race to test if Wednesday’s display was luck or skill. If American yachtsmen retain the America's Cup, they would end a long drought and reclaim two prior trophies.
Ex Postminster Hart urged unpledged delegates to judge candidates by conscience. The Republican State committee issued a circular ordering full and enthusiastic presentation of each candidate at caucuses for pledged delegates. The move sparks debate over whose interests guide the fight, while the committee denies backing any state ticket candidate.
The text contemplates if delegates should heed caucus instructions and warns that packing the convention by hustlers would silence the minority. It expresses fear that the committee may be disappointed by such efforts and that a fight might be avoided.
Senator Voorhees faces a liberal to pusillanimous plan to close debate and vote on amendments by a Saturday vote. The call argues silver Senators represent few citizens, describe them as figure heads, and urge suppression without moral burden amid territorial state packing.
An opinion argues the Faulkner silver bill would coin cheap silver dollars up to 800 million and halt, then push to force new circulation by removing notes under ten dollars. It warns this gambit aims to appease silver Senators to repeal the Sherman act and urges the Senate to stop the silver business now.
The article notes revived funding to resume the Culebra section of the Panama Canal project while doubting honesty and feasibility of the old undertaking. It contrasts the De Lesseps era waste with renewed hopes but warns the Nicaragua crisis jeopardizes crossing the American isthmus this century.
A Frank excerpt notes the Grand Snark's Grand Conglobulated Consociated Concumulative Order of the High Hoo-Hoo gathering in Chicago. The tale centers on the missing Snooperkatz nomination and Pillsbury’s elusive identity amid ceremonial pageantry and satire.
Boston Post details a fund with 8100.00 previously acknowledged 379.44 balance and 8479.44 total. A doctor’s report lists calls and total cases treated for September, including 8430 calls for Dr C D E Ball and a total 1288 cases treated to date. A letter from BR V NE Claran of Headford Ireland questions sun spot explanations and offers speculative opinion on periodic sun activity.
ANTI-HOVER from Melrose argues for replacing Collector Beard with a pro administration appointee. He labels Beard a partisan and warns his retention risks Democratic success this fall. He decries Republican influence at the Boston Custom House.
A reader from A. Boston near Brookline appeals to Mr. and Mrs. Post about a Sunday baby project and criticizes park officials for two years of disarray. The note urges the superintendent of street functions to inspect parade ground access and clarify sidewalk conditions along the Park way.
Boston Sunday Post for sale and delivered by A. P. Lewis at 33 Merrimac Street. Also on sale at Balch's restaurant 114 Merrimac Street Osgood's Drug Store Lime Street Haley's Tracery 1 Munroe Street and Cochran's Restaurant Salisbury every Sunday morning.
Local readers express approval of the new Sunday Post amid a public dispute with the Free Press of the State and the Herald Globe Combine. Citizens voice support for alternative press and criticize consolidation.
The Lynn Press reviews a new Sunday Post, praising its bold design yet noting reader access issues. It critiques the Globe Herald competition and hints at a broader fight over newspaper distribution and railroad nondiscrimination as a public issue.
Waltham Tribune notes difficulty in obtaining the Boston Sunday Post as the edition sold out quickly in the city. Despite this, the paper's makeup, content, quality, and tone receive favorable comment and are judged to be popular and likely successful from the start.
The Lowell Sun’s Sunday Post launches as a larger, brighter companion to the daily edition. Editors forecast a strong career in Sunday journalism and praise its readable appearance and style.
The Boston Sunday Post argues discrimination by the Boston and Maine railroad in favoring the Herald and Globe. The Boston and Albany road carried the Sunday Post at the same rate as other Sunday papers, under similar circumstances.
The Boston Sunday Post released its first thirty-two page issue this Sunday, touted as a leading newspaper. The edition, described as a major journalistic jumbo, weighed 32,478 pounds with a circulation of 61,295.
The new Sunday Post appeared last Sunday and, though timid, is expected to quickly challenge its old contemporaries with an animated hustle.
Le National notes Boston Daily Post success with its new Sunday edition and striking chromo lithography The Honeymoon. The piece praises the image as magnificent and urges readers to savor the moonlike sweetness it conveys.
An old reader commends the Sunday issue dated Sept 10 for its excellence in tone, layout, and advertisements, claiming it surpasses Boston papers and vows not to read the Sunday Globe again. Letter from Melrose dated Sept 15, 1898, signed by David King.
The Boston Post writes a confidential letter suggesting reservations about Greenhalge’s nomination. The piece argues Greenhalge will be nominated and will handle the situation himself, downplaying the letter’s implied concerns.
The Lowell News reports that the Democratic party in Massachusetts has trusted leaders at the rank and file level, while the Republican party is described as practically lacking such leaders.
In Providence on September 14 the proceedings in the case of C Swinburne, adopted son of ex William J Swinburne of Newport, were stayed. He is charged with forgery in Colorado. Later information casts doubt on his guilt and the extradition papers.
Readers of the Post in all city sections are asked to submit brief memoranda of upcoming social events. Friday September 15 features polo at the Essex County Club in Manchester.
A fashionable wedding was held at the Universalist Church in Waltham as Grace Miranda Richards and William E J Ohnenus exchanged vows at 8 o clock. Rev L P Blackford officiated with Miss Flora M Chase of Lynn as bridesmaid and several ushers from Waltham and Lynn. The couple’s reception followed at the bride’s home on Main Street and they will reside in Waltham after a bridal tour to Chicago.
A joyous home wedding occurred last evening at 217 Elm Street West Somerville with Susie Louise Cutter uniting in marriage to Charles E. Wallis. The bride wore white china silk and lilies of the valley, bouquet in hand. Carrie L. Russell served as maid of honor. Irving R. Cutter was best man. ushers were Herbert W. Day and Arthur H. Paul. Rev. C. W. Biddle, D. D. presided. The couple will reside on Elm Street after their bridal journey.
Miss Carrie Sweetser and Warren O. Evans wed at the Hitchcock home on Hollis Street Newton in a pretty ceremony tonight. The Rev Walcott Calkins of the Eliot Church officiated with the bride given away by her father. Best man Leslie Moore and maid of honor Elva Dupee led the wedding party, with ushers Alan C. Emery and George Whittemore.
Miss Fay Templeton arrived from Boston and will rehearse in Brooklyn for a season opening October 2 at the Park Theatre. She confirms no other woman in her dispute with Howell Osborne and says a new opera with Audran is being arranged during Osborne’s European trip. Laura Clement to play Susanne.
A Beverly Times item notes a Board of Trade reading a letter from Colonel Pope urging road and town improvements during dull times. The piece mocks reliance on incompetent builders and jokes that shoe makers would not be suitable road builders. It observes drivers sit on cart teams while others fill, suggesting inefficiency and savings if drivers helped fill.
The Park Theatre revived Venus with cuts and new lines in Song of All Nations while Laura Schirmer Mapleson nears end of her Fencing Master run at Hollis Street Theatre Lilly Post stars as Francesco next Saturday Dailey’s Country Sport closes in Boston then heads to Washington Gus Hill at Lyceum keeps strong crowds The Black Crook continues to fill Boston Theatre Tompkins plans new acts Austin and Stones displays a boxing kangaroo Rentz Santley burlesque strong next week Rose Hill Folly Company debuts Bowdoin Square Lost Paradise dazzles then Monte Cristo moves in ONeill headlines at Globe Aldrich in The Senator draws crowds Chinatown veteran Lane recovers well Paquerette debuts at Boston Theatre stepping from Paris to Boston spotlight.
A fighting chant echoes through the arena as rival factions in The Herald and Globe stage separate actions. Patrons witness a dramatic scene of free action and bold maneuvering reflecting the era’s combative press culture.
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