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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1894
Page
4
Canvasses under oath show that every morning in Boston and vicinity the Post sells nearly as many copies as any two other papers combined. The assertion emphasizes the paper's strong market position and daily reach in the region.
The Connecticut Democracy endorses the revised tariff bill with free iron and coal, favors removing the refined sugar differential, backs President Cleveland and Governor candidate Ernest Cady, and emphasizes abolishing the rotten borough system via a constitutional convention to empower the people, a key campaign issue.
The New York Democratic party selects David B. Hill as its strongest candidate after William C. Whitney declines. Hill is noted for his stump skills and willingness to leave a Senate seat for demanding gubernatorial work. If he wins, he could solidify national influence and his previous unmet ambition may come closer to realization, facing only one major opponent with a barrel.
The A P A risks nominating its own candidate or pressuring the Republican party to defeat Governor Greenhalge at the Massachusetts convention. After curbing Hoar and Lodge, the group may try to “turn down” Greenhalge, a move Republicans must counter to protect the governor and his broad cross party support. The contest signals a tense intra party battle with high stakes.
The author argues the American Protective Association influence could force a Republican governor candidate in Massachusetts. It predicts a potential party split if the A P A platform is adopted, noting minds have broadened beyond Know Nothing era appeals and urging Republican leaders to prevent nominating a governor on A P A principles.
A mill man warns against pledges to fight employers, saying such talk harms the community. He argues for amicable adjustment and cooperation between labor and capital as industries recover from McKinley era lethargy. Obstructing this revival is seen as harmful to general welfare.
The New York agents of the steamer Miranda repudiate a rescue contract with the Gloucester schooner Rigel after aiding Arctic passengers. They argue legal release but acknowledge the loss to the Rigel and to poor fishermen paid on shares. The piece condemns withholding payment and warns of broader harm to seafarers risking lives.
The Mystic Park trotting scene drew a vast crowd though no records fell and times were ordinary. Yet the audience enjoyed the event, praising horse trotting as a refined sport aligning with progress in civilization and American skill in breeding, training, and contest.
A playful verse by Eugene Field compares choosing a wife to selecting a binding for a rare book. The speaker laughs at cataloging beauty, longing for a wife of sturdy, elegant form who inspires prose and verse in a private, cherished life. He imagines noble bindings, frontispiece charm, and a discreet, devoted marriage.
The Post reports a man delivering alleged wine on COD orders swindled Mrs. B J Bliss of Cambridgeport, who paid $3.50 for six bottles of claret like beverage with no order given. Senator John F Fitzgerald shows swollen right hand after days of constant handshakes, recalling shirt-sleeve campaigns.
A Boston police officer, Rube Fessenden of Station 1, returns from a Great Lakes trip to find his wife missing on a steamer to Buffalo. After frantic searches, he discovers his wife in another stateroom with his own valise misidentified. The episode ends with comic relief and relief from the near-miss.
Andrew D White returns from Russia and issues The Warfare of Science with Appleton. Freytag’s Technique of the Drama translated by MacEwan, Griggs to publish Alto’s Inspiration by Mary H Ford. World bicyclists interview with Li Hung Chang to appear in October Century. Allen and Sachtleben photo feature on the prime minister. Casa Braccio by F Marion Crawford begins in November Century. Polly by Thomas Nelson Page illustrated by Cas taigne. Scribners preparing six Virginia stories and Pomona’s Travels. John March Southerner to be issued by Scribners. Winnipeg Saturday Night birthday number features Selkirk Mountains scenes. The New Cycle Sept issue covers Woman’s Press Club of Boston.
Ada Rehan starred as Lady Teazle in Sheridan's School for Scandal at the Hollis Street Theatre with Daly's company. Reviews noted Behan miscast but praised George Clarke as Charles Surface and Wheatleigh as Sir Peter. others critiqued stagecraft and pacing. Tonight Rehan to reprise Viola in Twelfth Night as patrons flock to Boston theatres.
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