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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1893
Page
4
The piece notes Pennsylvania residents’ harsh reaction to their senior senator while highlighting that the sole sound money Republican supporting free silver is a distinguished Republican from a Republican state, marking an unusual intra party stance.
The Post lauds the council and mayor for halting a harmful scheme that could have prejudiced North End Park. The correction follows and the park will be laid out free from obstruction, benefiting a city area with limited public pleasure spaces.
Senator Cameron links silver inflation to McKinleyism and argues that protecting silver mine owners through the Sherman act taxes others. He says if silver is sacrificed, silver states will push to cut tariffs. He frames protection as favoring a few over many.
The piece warns merchants of Boston about possible control of local rail transport by the New York and New Haven line, arguing for commercial independence from foreign corporations and urging Boston commercial associations to rally against consolidation before it becomes irreversible. It cites past denials of Old Colony absorption and frames independence as vital for the region's economic life.
The Boston Herald supports the Treasury stance on setting the market price for silver bullion, opposing Senator Stewart's attack and other critics. It notes the mint director acted independently in the secretary’s absence and that President Cleveland would not tolerate interference if the policy were flawed. The secretary approved the new policy upon return.
The administration lauds the silver purchase law as sound and fair, highlighting its healthful impact. Officials argue the measure supports economic stability and public welfare while maintaining prudent fiscal safeguards.
The Democratic platform should adopt a strong inheritance tax on large fortunes. The Ames will case, disposing of Massachusetts wealth without public benefit, highlights the need. A New York style tax law is cited as the model and the issue is portrayed as both popular and just for the public interest.
The convention discusses lines for the people's campaign in Massachusetts. Leaders are settled, and the platform should boldly state reforms in government and legislation. Key issues include executive responsibility, abolishing the Governor's Council, corporate regulation, safeguards for rights, and an inheritance tax, framing the contest as a fight for people’s rights and government reform.
The piece argues making September 17 a holiday has historical significance as the date Massachusetts began in 1680, marking the start of the American republic, and notes it falls in the ideal mid September season for widespread enjoyment. Alderman Dever supports the choice as a good holiday.
Charles Sprague Pearce returns to his native city with his wife and stays at his parents’ Walpole summer residence before visiting the Chicago expo. A Franklin NH delegation attends ex-Congressman Daniels’s mare race, where Warren appears reluctant to be in Congress, and General Turner wins the race. Notable attendees include Hon. A. W. Sulloway, George M. Stearns, and Dr. George H. Bailey, with remarks on horse portraits and local political chatter.
The article notes forthcoming Rigby track events in Portland with leading drivers entering the sport. It also covers a novelty timekeeping device suggested for journalists and a Boston field for Herbert Cummings streetcar guides.
Letter writers mock Nestor Dana as he questions Pillsbury's identity while predicting Pillsbury will win political honors. The quaker district newspapers join the joke, with the New York Sun quipping about Pillsbury.
A letter to the editor from C. H. Thurston of Westboro Chronotype commends the Post as a Sunday paper for its quality and variety. He praises its fairness in coverage of prominent topics and calls it a commendable new element in regional journalism.
Oliver Cobb of Boston asks if the John Hancock house can be moved to a public park in Boston. He suggests a facsimile could serve as a valuable representation of the era’s architecture and attract public interest.
Charles L Stewart of Franklin Mass praises the Sunday Post as a bright live paper with popular appeal and valuable content beyond its art gems, expressing optimism for its rapid growth in public favor.
The Quincy Advertiser commends the Sunday Post as up to the standard of Sunday papers. It describes the new Sunday issue as bright and newsy like its daily edition and wishes success for the Sunday gem.
The Holyoke Democrat notes Hart’s opposition to Greenhalge and his assertion that neither he nor Pillsbury can win. It states the next Governor of Massachusetts will be John F. E. Russell.
A large Hyde Park funeral marked by store closings and a procession to Church of the Most Precious Blood for John H. McKenna, a Kingsbury Ind railroad accident victim. Officials, foresters, firemen, and Democratic town leaders attended. mass by Rev. Chittick and burial at Calvary Cemetery amid floral tributes.
Captain Edmund C. Whitney cashier of the Lincoln Bank and a longtime Beachmont figure is moving to Lexington. Residents hosted a farewell at Union Church with sermons by Rev. J. P. Bixby and Rev. J. W. Riston. Music by Union Quartet, Miss Effie McLean, Miss Jose Poor, Mrs. W. H. Holmes, and Frank Babcock. Committee: R. D. Kimball, Robert Pirie, H. D. Dunnells.
In Atlanta last night Charles Herring aged 19 shot and killed his wife, 18, then took his own life. The couple had been married about a year. Police reported motive as jealousy. The tragedy occurred after an argument at their home.
Lord Dunraven met the America's cup committee at the New York Yacht Club to settle race start finish timings and related details. After two hours the talks remained amicable with minor friction resolved. Archibald Rogers was named to sail the Valkyrie and Kerr to sail the Vigilant amid safety preparations.
At the meeting Chairman Smith directed Secretary Oddie to issue a press statement. The committee has met Lord Dunraven to finalize race details and will release them to the press once formulated. They will not be issued tonight.
Guthrie Oklahoma September 26 The Cherokee strip is settling into business with population estimates for new towns listed Perry poised to lead as the city of the first class. More than 100 dead bodies found east of Perry, with two noted as murders.
Fire Marshal Flynn will take over from predecessor Whitcomb on Monday. Whitcomb leaves a heavy docket including the Tremont Temple fire Lincoln Street fire Hecht Building fire Old State Prison fire and the West Roxbury firebug case plus about fifteen other investigations awaiting the new office holder. Whitcomb offers full cooperation to ensure a smooth handover.
Medford residents protest West End horse and electric car connections causing long waits and delays. City and aldermen, led by City Solicitor Hayes and President McIntire, cite numerous complaints while the West End defends mechanical needs and debates a granted petition with many conditions. Inspector Reynolds reviews delays and data, challenging Hayes's figures.
The Arlington Gas Commission held a public hearing at Town Hall on a petition by Selectmen and citizens to cut gas prices from Arlington Gas Company. Ex-Governor Brackett and petitioners argued the current rate is prohibitive, while company treasurer Converse and others urged a wait‑and‑see stance.
Sale of symphony concert seats continued yesterday morning with prices lower than the previous day. Some seats drew a premium up to 23 dollars, but most bids were weak with many seats going begging. Front rows and balcony sections commanded the higher prices, while mid rows fetched only a few cents.
A city locker on the Commonwealth extension in Boston was forced open yesterday afternoon. Engineers’ tools valued at 150 dollars were stolen.
Alarm from Box 236 at 4 80 yesterday afternoon ordered crews to a three story wooden building at 225 Cabot street Roxbury. The blaze caused by the naptha stove explosion resulted in about 1000 dollars in damage.
In Hartford on September 26, the McKeown murder case was heard in the Police Court. John Fee the barber operating under McKeown charitable house and Mary McCoy McKeown’s house keeper were charged with the murder, both pleading not guilty.
Allentown September 26 Democratic so cieties of Pennsylvania hold fifth annual convention at Academy of Music with Chauncey F Black as president elect and Robert E Wright treasurer The platform endorses the Chicago and Harrisburg platforms calls for repeal of Sherman act purchasing clause tariff revision anti trust enforcement and non partisan judiciary Support for Thompson and Osborn ticket and unity shown by attendance of Vice-President and other Democrats.
Dr H D Cogswell visits City Hall to learn why his fountain on the Common was moved. Nat Taylor cites a mayoral vote and a clerk’s file copy while the doctor contemplates sending the fountain to Frisco and asks for the official sentence from City Clerk.
Alexander Gillespie an eleven year old boy of 83 Lowell street fell while climbing to a window during a game of lead with schoolmates at North Margin Street School. He fractured his ankle and was taken to City Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted at Central Square Baptist Church East Boston for Miss Alice H Reed daughter of the late Augustus Reed of 76 Paris street attended by a large mournful gathering The black walnut casket with silver mountings and roses entered to the Dead March from Lohengrin The Rev Frederick M Gardner preached a long touching eulogy The body was later taken to Danvers for burial in the family lot The pall bearers included George Lee Warren E Lee Brockton B Crocker Jr Seth Lewis and J W Swint
Boston passengers bound for Liverpool aboard the Teutonic include Mr. B. F. French Mr. Robert Huck Miss M. B. Benson Mr. Francis Skinner Mrs. Skinner and maid Mr. John Blair. Antwerp bound Westernland lists Mrs. H. M. Bigelow Miss Eleanor Biglow Miss Bertha Bigelow Professor Humphreys Mrs. Humphreys.
Bridgeport Connecticut on September 26 64 year old Mrs Englefried Streber editor 4 was discovered dead by her own action in the ae.
London Nihilists issue a manifesto urging French anarchists and socialists not to participate in the Russo French celebration during the Czar's warship visit to Toulon next month. They declare the Russian fleet officers should be treated as accomplices of the Czar and criminals for slaughtering the people.
Lawyer Marshall seeks to strike from Russell Sage's answer the claim Delia Keegan led a profligate life in a $190000 breach of promise suit. Judge Pryor halts case to tomorrow as Sage’s side argues limited relevance and statute limits.
Mrs. Booth of Boston christened the new 8000 ton steel steamer built by Furness Withy at Hartlepool. The ceremony included breaking a bottle of wine and a blessing for a prosperous voyage. Mrs. Booth is married to J. S. Booth, superintendent of Furness and Leyland lines on the Hoosac docks.
Milford Sept. 26 Mrs Sullivan Quimby long plagued by stomach cancer sought medical help as her condition worsened. The Christian Alliance had promoted her cure publicly, but she now faces ongoing illness. The case drew attention for its earlier claims of healing amid debate over faith and medical aid.
The freight steamer City of Taunton bound for New York and loaded in Boston was disabled off Point Judith at midnight Monday after a crosshead broke. Toward Taunton she was towed by City of Brockton. Plymouth to load the freight for New York, reaching tonight or tomorrow morning.
In San Francisco on September 26, Mrs Le land Sanford seeks more than the estate of the late Senator Sanford can offer. The current monthly allowance has proven inadequate, prompting questions about legal support and future support terms for Mrs Sanford.
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