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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1893
Page
4
The Sunday Post urges the United States Senate to stop delaying and deliver a vote. It condemns cloture and continuous session as pointless preliminaries and warns that a majority yielding to a hostile minority cannot retain public respect. A timely vote is demanded as the nation’s salvation.
The Boston nine securing the league pennant brings local pride and reflects a season of strong management and play. It signals baseball's rising popularity and the team’s achievement in elevating the national game's standing, surpassing sentiments of a year ago.
An editorial laments rising violence from train robberies and lynchings, arguing force via lawful punishment and militia action can curb mob rule. It praises Roanoke’s militia stand and calls for prompt legal punishment of any captured train robbers.
The text argues it would be foolish if law and order forces failed to confront a rising violence epidemic. It calls for immediate, vigorous action by authorities to curb the threat. The statement emphasizes urgent response and decisive measures.
The acquittal of Mr. Potter on falsifying statements at Maverick National Bank highlights gaps in current laws. The writer argues the government failed to connect him to the crime, urges stronger bank regulation, and advocates a inheritance and succession tax to fund public benefits ahead of the upcoming Legislature.
Hustler Green halge projects a booming boom for the Boston caucuses while Hustler Pillsbury, as Attorney General, tends to business and watches encroachments from Lowell. Hustler Hart labors to secure unpledged delegates for the best man, with Wolcott, Crapo, and Haile monitoring the field as the Republican race unfolds and John E. Russell looms as a likely nominee.
The Executive Council confirmed the nomination of Hon. Edward J. Flynn as Boston fire marshal, praising his fitness and criticizing political maneuvering. The decision ends a long-delayed action and reflects well on the council and the city.
The unified press response to the Post's inheritance tax proposal reflects broad support for curbing selfish estate dealings and funding shared public needs. The editorial tone emphasizes collective responsibility in wealth distribution and long term societal benefits.
Miss Marcia P. Brown formerly principal of Maplewood School Malden arrives home after five years in Brazil. She was sent by the Brazilian government to study US Germany France and Portugal school systems and to help develop Rio San Paulo schools. She returns Monday evening and plans to depart for the World’s Fair soon.
Dover report details Walter Hill's death from laudanum after sharing a bottle with cousin Bertha Bennett. Bertha, distressed by the loss, consumed a portion of the poison, and suffered severe agony as authorities and observers described the sequence of events from a Portsmouth visit to the fatal home visit.
Washington September 21. The demurrer by Colonel W C P Breckinridge to Miss Madeline V Pollards suit for fifty thousand dollars damages for breach of promise of marriage and seduction was argued before Judge Cox. Totten contends one contract suffices and multiple promises ruin the declaration. the court overruled the demurrer and set trial for merits though docket delays push trial back about two years.
Washington Park er Gregg died March 7, 1892, leaving an $88,168 estate with no immediate relatives. Louisa J. Burchard of St Louis petitioned as the sole living first cousin and was awarded $15,000 following Commissioner Hill’s report. Mrs Burchard, born in Greenfield NH in 1806, sought aid due to feeble health.
The British schooner Windermere capsized September 7 about 180 miles off Mobile. Five died including Captain John Charlton and Mrs Charlton. three survived, including Charles LeCain second mate. Survivors tell of a grueling struggle, exposure, and delayed rescue by the Palentino after days adrift on the hull until the Bilbao found them.
The schooner Robert Graham Dun of Portland for Newport News reports a collision with an unknown two masted schooner off Chatham at 10 o'clock last night. She lost her foretopmast and lay by for two hours but saw nothing of the other vessel and fears it sank. The Dun was seen here this afternoon.
Keene N H Sept 21 Alanson S Whitcomb a retired brush handle manufacturer was robbed of 3000 in cash this afternoon The money was in the house and the robbery occurred between 3 and 4 o clock while Whitcomb remained inside Officers are pursuing a clue hoped to lead to recovery of the funds. New Home sewing machine 100 Trefont
In Montpelier on September 21, stonecutter George F. Parsons and 15 year old Delia J. Ayers wed at the Baptist church after Parsons obtained a license by false statements from Barre Town Clerk Perry. Ayers is the daughter of Berlin grand juror H. B. Ayers. Parsons owed Ayers money for board and reportedly lodged with him before fleeing. The bride was sent home to her mother.
The article notes the latest Paris fad, the Seamless skirt, with a large neck opening and enormous hem fullness. It contrasts daring designers and ripples of imitators, citing risky styling like Watteau plaits and quoting fashion behavior that prompts public caution about wearable trends.
Worcester residents welcome the new Sunday Post from Boston and note strong sales in Worcester city and county. The paper, edited by William Taylor Jr., confronts rival Herald and Globe with rising circulation and varied, entertaining content praised by readers.
Theatre columns note closing nights for several attractions including Laura Mapleson’s Song of All Nations at the Park and Prince Karl at the Globe. Beaux Brummell repeats tonight and tomorrow. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde slated Saturday. Laura Mapleson also writes new orchestral pieces to be staged in New York soon.
The Boston Post targets railroad carriage rates in a ongoing campaign, with The Quincy Ledger noting the Boston paper’s persistence against the monopoly and predicting a decisive outcome if kept up. The note suggests sustained pressure will curb the freighting savers.
The Boston Sunday Post announced its first public issue, a 32 page edition loaded with strong content and evident vigor. The new paper demonstrates early staying power and ambition.
Wilson Bros advertise Australian gold wedding rings made in their own factory from six to twelve dollars. They promise to have any special ring ready in two hours. Beware of imitators. The Blu Clock at 14 and 15 Tremont Row.
At Plaistow New Hampshire on September 20 John H Duffill of Boston wed Mattie B Davis of Plaistow. In Providence Rhode Island on September 21 Charles F Donnelly of Boston wed Amy F Collins of Providence. At Providence on September 20 Evelyn Palmer Butts wed Appleton Park Williams at St Johns Church.
Death notices list Eliza Brintnall in Portland aged 78 and misc entries for John Duffy Anastascia Green George Kinsman Amy King Mary Ochs Thomas Prince John F Reed Martha Smith Herbert Staples and John Welch among others with ages ranging from 7 days to 78 years. The notices cover Sept 19 20 21 in Boston Dorchester Roxbury South Boston East Boston Stoughton and area.
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