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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1893
Page
4
The Sunday Post notes the Republican nomination battle is a personal contest dominated by loud boasts from Greenhalge Pillsbury and Hart. It argues the convention will be stampeded by showy campaigning rather than deliberation, favoring the loudest claimant over substance.
The Valkyrie reaches port battered but repairable with Oct 6 set as the first cup race date. Its powers remain unknown compared with American yachts as organizers await trials to determine if it is a marine wonder or a common vessel. Previous cups showed American boats’ superiority after a single trial.
The piece argues the Ways and Means Committee should discuss tariff and revenue privately, urges delaying general consideration of an income tax, notes potential revenue improvement may render tax hikes unnecessary, and questions broad opposition to an income tax.
The discussion centers on establishing currency on a sound basis before tackling income taxes. It urges Congress to expend energy on repealing the pig-silver law, asserting other issues can wait until monetary stability is achieved. Strong entities are not clearly identified in the fragment.
Report by railroad commissioners faulted the company for insufficient supervision during repairs to the Chester bridge. The collapse stemmed from weakening during the strengthening work and the final responsibility rests with the foreman in charge, though the company bears initial fault for lacking independent inspection.
A Wabash Railroad wreck in Indiana kills twelve and injures many, blamed on a switchman. The piece questions railroad management and system safeguards, noting other workers share responsibility as multiple accidentes rise with crowded World’s Fair traffic. It urges heightened precautions and accountability beyond a single employee.
Josiah Quincy leaves the State Department to return to Boston and lead the campaign effort. He is praised for his judgment firmness and industry during his term as assistant secretary of state. Massachusetts Democrats pledge loyal support as the campaign opens and leadership is anticipated.
The silver Senators voted 19 to 34 on a test adjournment, revealing a small silverite faction. With 53 votes not a full Senate, most of the remaining members would likely support the main question. The result is a moral, not arithmetic, measure of the weakness of their side.
The text argues contempt for obstructionists and asserts the Senate repeal majority is solid and nearly assured. It notes the remaining task is for the majority to enforce its will and make repeal effective.
Robert B. Fairbairn of Roxbury and Miss Edith Alexander daughter of Mrs. Henry Alexander Springfield plan to marry Thursday at the bride’s home the ceremony will be at four and followed by a reception Rockwell Grand Army Post and the Father Mathew Cadets of Pittsfield vote to escort the Ancient and Honorables on their field day Oct 2 banquet to city that evening Attorney Winthrop Wade recovering from a fractured thigh at Springfield City Hospital for a month more Murray Graves of Boston shares Wade’s fate Col M W B Edgerly expected to head the Connecticut River railroad presidency but has abandoned the idea
The letter from a Boston merchant roasts insurance practice citing sworn statements. It contrasts 19 percent dividends and stock selling at 223 par 100 with 30 percent expenses, argues 25 percent rate increases since 1893, and calls for discipline and lower costs through merchant-like management to reduce rates and improve dividends.
A South Boston letter describes a Cranberries wagon struck by a fast NYNH&W yard car at Dorchester Avenue. Barrels spilled, a team worker injured perhaps broken arm. Writer calls for slower outbound traffic through the yard, citing this as one of many mishaps in a year.
To the Editor of the Post the writer commends accurate coverage of an asphyxiation at a Tremont Street address yesterday. The letter praises the Post for facts over sensationalism and is signed by M. MeL from 342 Tremont Street dated September 22.
Emile Zola told the Institute of Journalists at Mansion House that British press power rests on anonymity while French press seeks a Messiah. He warned anonymity harms literature and politics, praises it as a force for future progress, and condemned signing articles as dulling intellect and inflaming personal brawls.
Nashua reports Bank Commissioner J O Lyford is confined to his home and seriously ill on September 22. The illness and current financial strain threaten the timing of his annual report, causing considerable unease among officials and residents.
The Senate delayed action on a silver coinage bill and set its daily session to start at 11 o clock. Senator Stewart faced disruption as he delivered a lengthy essay on money and finance while colleagues urged shorter debates. The House was noted as lagging and the session adjourned after executive time.
The House reviewed the committee on accounts report assigning clerks to committees. After discussion, the amended report was adopted, reducing clerks for smaller panels. No further business occurred before adjournment at 2:20.
Judge George M. Brooks of Middlesex Probate Court died at his Concord home after illness. Born July 26, 1894 in Concord, he studied at Harvard and practiced law before serving in Congress and later as probate judge. He held posts with the Middlesex Institution of Savings, Concord National Bank, and the public library. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
The German Remedy Company markets a non morphine treatment that supposedly ends desire for whiskey and morphine without suffering. The Green River Hot Springs Institute, part of four total facilities in Tacorha Spokane Seattle, opens to patients with comfortable hotel-like accommodations nearby.
In Boston, Mrs Hattie M Russell appeared before a grand jury after posting 1000 bail. She admits guilt for using the mails but claims ignorance of the law and that her letters were meant to deter an insult. Bondsman Hon William L Douglas supported her. she is a prominent local figure with a 16 year old daughter.
Everett Sept 22. Frank P. Bennett seeks Speaker Barrett’s seat but suffers a setback as Alderman H. Jenkins leads Bennett in Ward 2 for delegation to the State convention. Jenkins holds eleven of fifteen pledged delegates in the representative convention.
The Revere Democratic caucus chose W. H. Bryant as chairman and J. B. Seward as secretary. Delegates selected include William H. Bryant, Warren Fenno, A. S. Vanvorst, Harry Skeffington, John Gallagher, J. B. Seward, and others across state, senatorial, councillor, county, and representative posts.
After Oct 1 Cambridge police will wear service stripes on sleeve cuffs. Each blue stripe equals five years of service with gold chevrons above sergeant ranks. Sproul will have six stripes for over thirty years, Mullett and Hooper five stripes for twenty-five years, and several officers four stripes.
Rear Admiral Belknap Rear Admiral Kimberly Commander Fyffe and Captain Kautz visited the French ships yesterday morning and met the French admiral on board the flagship Naiade. A salute from the ships was exchanged with a reply from the shore battery at the navy yard.
At Kingsbury Indiana on September 22 eleven people were killed when a freight brakeman opened a switch without orders. The Toronto and Montreal Express collided with the freight at speed, wrecking a dozen cars and scattering debris for yards.
A list of individuals connected to various locales and roles is noted as dead or missing. Names include J H McKenna butcher Hyde Park Mass Harry French London Eng Charles Berbo San Francisco Alice Reed East Boston Nellie Tucker Newton Conductor James Coulter passenger train Engineer John Green Ashley Ind Warren Ryder Phenix Arts P D Zell Berlin Baggagemaster Lyons passenger train James Roundy La Moille Ia.
Mrs E Burbank of New Orleans aged 69 suffers broken arms and one leg plus jaw fracture and is said to be near death. William Evans 13 from London a bell ringer, has both legs broken internal injuries and is given no chance of recovery. Fireman H J Volkering on freight train burned and scalded about the chest and head, may die. W J Hasskins 14 from London has compound fracture of right leg and left shoulder broken with doubtful recovery. Miss Olive Hill of Somersworth New Hampshire injured internally and head cut. Miss Hattie Rogers Phenix Alaska has leg fracture and internal injuries. Miss Hattie Hutchins Phenix Arizona bruised head and internal injuries with doubtful recovery.
An explosive Wabash collision near Kingsbury leaves engineer John Green dead, conductor James Coulter dead, brakeman Herbert Thompson blamed, and dozens of passengers including Annie Hill and N A Kelley among the injured. A Kansas City day coach and Marion sleeper were destroyed, with the boiler blast sending debris everywhere. Bodies removed to a local morgue as wrecking crews and nurses rush to aid victims.
Railway officials issue directions in response to the summons. At 1 o'clock a special train traveled from Peru to Chicago carrying fifteen of the injured persons.
A Boston party traveling to the World's Fair along the Fitchburg road suffered a deadly collision. Miss Alice Reed and Miss Nellie Tucker died, while Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Robbins, Ellen Robbins, Lizzie Robbins, and others survived with injuries. Teachers from Adams Grammar and Plummer schools mourn the loss and news spreads through East Boston as relatives and colleagues react with grief.
Alice Hutchinson Reed a East Boston born teacher age about thirty five daughter of the late Augustus Reed and sister of Annie B Reed and Judge Warren A Reed. Nellie Baumais Tucker 83 resided 4 Essex St Someverville formerly of Lexington St East Boston taught at Adams School with brother Samuel W Tucker deputy sheriff Newton.
J H McKenna, a Hyde Park butcher and provision store owner, died suddenly leaving a wife and five children. His sister described the shock as a thunderbolt from a sunny sky, noting he was a loving husband and longtime chairman of the Democratic town committee. The death remains unexplained. his body is expected tomorrow night.
Malden reporters learn that several Malden residents were aboard a train wreck near Kingsbury Indiana while en route to the World’s Fair. Miss Mamie Scully Miss Mattie McCormack and George McCormack were in a sleeping car section and escaped injury along with four or five other Malden people who telegraphed word they were safe with a fortunate and narrow escape.
In Fall River Durfee mills prepare to resume next Monday. Lawrence wool sorters at Arlington mills called to work signaling wool supply recovery. Amesbury Hamilton Woollen Co posts full time operation after Oct 2 with 10 percent wage cut. Providence Slatersville mills set to restart after two month shutdown.
The First Congregational Church in Middleboro Green marked its 199th anniversary with a social gathering. Rev. H. K. Job of North Middleboro and Rev. George W. Stearns, pastor of First Church, spoke. Preparations begin for a grand 200th anniversary celebration.
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