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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1893
Page
4
Contributions to aid sufferers on the Sea Islands are mounting toward a substantial sum. The devastation was sudden and complete, leaving survivors with no homes or clothing and in destitution. Many affected are the children of Boston’s former island schools set up after emancipation.
The article marks the one hundredth anniversary of laying the Capitol cornerstone in Washington and frames the centennial celebration as part of a long line from 1876. It notes George Washington laid the stone, British forces burned the interior 21 years later, and about eighteen million dollars has funded completing the design.
The Boston Journal cites the removal of Superintendent Thomas at the post office as a terrible outrage and claims civil service reform is stabbed in Massachusetts. It recalls prior outrage over Postmaster Hart's resignation and notes the paper's demand Hart be kept paid during his gubernatorial campaign. The Journal is described as hard to please.
The Navahoe demonstrates superior seaworthiness of American yachts by winning the Brenton Reef cup in a strong Channel crossing while losing the Cape May cup in light winds. In reaching the Navahoe outpaces Britannia, but to windward the British boat holds advantage, challenging claims of American racing machines.
Two notable railway train robberies in one week spur calls for security improvements. The article notes the difficulty of equipping trains to counter brigands and hints at proposed defensive measures being considered.
The passage urges suppression of a new class of road agents by civil authorities to make rail travel as safe as road travel. It calls for state duty to curb train robberies, condemning recent incidents as a disgrace and demanding immediate action to catch and punish those responsible.
The Sunday Post reports a precise circulation of 102,240 for yesterday, a record for a second issue of a Sunday paper. The manager of C. E. Osgood & Co. verified printing and distribution, noting strain on the current press and an upcoming quadruple press installation. Readers may face occasional shortages until the new press is ready.
A 43 year veteran clerk Cochran confessed to looting the Philadelphia mint vaults. He knew guards, could bypass seals, and worked unseen due to his trusted status. The piece notes temptations rise with tenure and argues limited reelective terms may reduce risk, citing Massachusetts practice.
Recent Congressional Record numbers attract collectors and historians as they preserve a Senate debate on the currency standard. The mounting pages show Senator Stewart delivering a long speech, with eleven of twenty-two pages filled by his readings from various newspapers.
A letter laments the Senate printing lengthy Congressional Record pages filled partly by newspaper clippings. The writer calls it wearisome, indecorous, and an imposition, arguing the high body should avoid such “Patent inside” excess and rely less on outside extracts.
Mr Jerome Jones told the Washington Ways and Means committee that the McKinley tariff on crockery harms New England by taxing tableware to benefit New Jersey potters. Massachusetts leaders from the Republican side backed the tariff, but Boston merchants demand fair play and expect Democratic Congress to repeal the tax.
A six week Congress faces renewed pressure as the House passed the repeal bill weeks ago and the Senate delays. The speaker cites lost opportunity, urges immediate action, calls for continuous session or closure to force a vote, and warns the public grows weary of obstruction. Senator Voorhees is singled out for responsibility.
The Observant Citizen notes traveler R H Crunden LL.D. F.G.S.E. F.S.8. visits Gaze & Sons Boston office, plans U S tour then Asia. It also reports editor Thomas F Quinn's death, Mrs Pauline Durant ill, and remarks by Henry O'Meara on poetry's breadth. Hubert Wilke praised for beauty in Fencing Master. Sunday Post shortage noted amid morning papers.
A well dressed man lying drunk outside a house is aided by a compassionate middle aged woman who helps him to stand. A patrolman arrives as the couple stumble along and reassures the man, then the woman continues on. The scene ends with her departure and the officer guiding the man away. The column also notes engagements and church events including a wedding announcement for Clarence Souther and Grace Turner and sermons by Paul Theodroff at Fourth Presbyterian Church. Missionaries from South Africa visit Parker House along with Coast Survey staff.
Mrs. Francis R. Lybrand of Ohio serves as an examiner in the patent office in Washington, reviewing 8000 alleged inventions annually. Mile. de Bovet joins the Societe des Gens de Lettres under the Mat signature, a rare honor for women. Princess Marie, eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, is cited as the beauty of the English royal family. Mme de Hegermann Lindencrone travels from Europe to Newport and Lynn Mass before a Washington visit. Mrs. S. G. Holden introduces dental inspection in Detroit public schools. Mrs. Crook, widow of a famed general, is noted for striking white hair and vivacious spirit. Mrs. Cornythe, a trader in New Britain and Bismarck archipelago, owns land, ships, and extensive operations, valued over a million dollars.
A collage of letters and excerpts from 1893 debating Massachusetts candidate Pillsbury shows a nationwide craze around Zenas T. Pillsbury. The clippings from Boston and Springfield papers race to define his viability, with endorsements and jabs from Republican supporters and critics alike.
The week opens with Venus at Park Theatre gaining smooth progress after recent performances. Mme Mapleson starts a second week in The Fencing Master at Hollis, while Peter F Dailey begins last week of A Country Sport at Columbia. Richard Mansfield performs Beau Brummell at Globe with Parisian Romance to follow, and Palace Theatre launches Rose Hill Folly burlesque. Monte Cristo at Bowdoin Square draws crowd for one week. The Park Theatre hosts Russell brothers at Lyceum, plus a strong variety bill. Boxing kangaroo at Austin & Stones Museum draws praise for a brief run. Fay Templeton rehearses Mme Favart at Park Theatre Brooklyn for Oct 2 season. Paquerette debuts at Boston Theatre with Black Crook, all features retained.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra announces its thirteenth season starting Oct 14 with 24 Saturday concerts and 24 Friday rehearsals. Season tickets go on sale next week at Music Hall with $12 and $7.50 seats. Auctions run daily from 10 am, H W Jackson as auctioneer. Emil Paul leads the concerts with a renowned soloist lineup drawing strong interest.
In Norwalk on September 17 Patrick Connors of Salmon's livery stable fell from the loft into a stall and was fatally kicked by a horse, dying within half an hour.
The Sunday Post had an extraordinary sale in this district with noon stock exhausted. The paper's popularity since managers took charge is noted, and the first issue was praised for bright content while editorial staff led by Editor Grazier is wished continued success despite pressroom and composing facility challenges.
The Plymouth Free Press notes the debut of the Boston Sunday Post last Sunday with a large 32 page issue. The edition, including an attractive art supplement, indicates strong public favor and notable newspaper enterprise.
A Charlestown subscriber signs as T. T. GOTGAOTU praising Sunday Post No 1 and No 2. He vows lifelong support and predicts great success for the paper, dated September 17.
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