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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1893
Page
4
A hearing before railroad commissioners into the Post's petition alleging discrimination in Sunday newspaper transport by the New York, New Haven & Hartford and the Boston & Maine railroads was adjourned to Monday for arguments. The board will decide on the matter, and a full report will appear in our news pages.
The World's Fair has earned enough to announce final payment of obligations on Chicago Day, October 9. It does not show a profit and stock subscriptions stay as unpaid liabilities, yet the achievement highlights American resources amid twenty years of severe financial depression.
Judge Barker’s order to publish or comment on a breach of promise case sparks debate. The piece argues publicity of court proceedings yields greater public good than secrecy, citing settlements and deterrence of frivolous actions through open reporting.
In an Edinburgh speech Mr Gladstone challenges the hereditary Lords by making abolition or restraint of their power an explicit political issue. He warns the Lords could trigger dissolution by rejecting Commons bills, starting with Home Rule, and vows to raise the Lords as a campaign issue next session. The stance signals immediate war against aristocratic control in British governance.
A Philadelphia era editorial decries an alliance between Pennsylvania manufacturers and the free silver interests to oppose repeal of the Republican silver law. It argues these groups share hostile aims toward New England, links McKinley and Sherman acts, and urges New England representatives to unite against perceived monopolies and McKinleyism to secure victory.
Democratic state convention produced a unified party with enthusiastic support for the ticket. Mayor Matthews praised the leadership and platform while Russell thanked supporters and pledged hard work and a peaceful contest, noting a fatigue from speaking at Music Hall and a strong, quarrel-free atmosphere.
Baltimore visitors host supper after the Victoria play at the Victoria Hotel. Governor Russell visits Mason Walton of Bond's Hill Gloucester and discusses politics with locals. Notables include Barney Gibbons at Parker House and Murray R Ballou of the Stock Exchange. Books from Stanhope Hill and W D Howells attract attention, while Chicago taunts Boston over its fire report. Emerson poem and Lowell’s unpublished work announced by The Century with Norton collaboration.
A string of quips and wry exchanges from various papers. The snippets feature pithy lines about money, stage life, illness and bills, family scenes, and late night burglars, capturing a playful snapshot of early humor and social foibles across multiple sources.
The New York law approved by the Democratic State convention imposes a $5 per $100 tax on collateral inheritances with a $500 exemption, while direct successions face a $1 per $100 rate after 1891, with $10,000 exempt. Projections show 3 million plus in annual collections, up from earlier estimates.
Democrats and Republicans race to prepare for upcoming campaigns. Buckley and Robinson at Democratic State committee HQ to oversee operations while Quincy departs for New York. Young Men's Democratic Club plans a Worcester dinner and October 9 ratification meeting in Boston. In Republican circles Greenhalge and Pillsbury factions contend over the Attorney General race with Gaskill leading and Knowlton pressing. Frank Allen's entry heightens the fight, likely needing more than one ballot.
Theodore C Bates endorses Pillsbury as the strongest candidate and likely winner, while noting Greenhalge leads per managers. He stays neutral in the current race, claims no participation in politics this year, and mentions being elected as a delegate to the State convention.
Readers are asked to send memos of upcoming social events. Friday September 29 features a daylight party at the Cantabrigia Club hosted by Mrs. Clark R. Moon, 26 Arlington Street, North Cambridge, from 3 to 5.
Mrs Paran Stevens is described as the most unique woman in New York society. Her unmatched ambition and strategic prowess liken her to Jay Gould in finance, a born leader who shapes plans to her own end. She possesses exceptional individuality and rare independence in social circles.
A passage recalls Sarah Orne Jewett in McClure's Magazine describing how old family photographs invite self-reflection. Views on the uncanny pull of seeing one’s younger self in a portrait, with eyes that seem to judge from outgrown youth and evoke memories of lost hopes and dreams.
Mrs Belva Lockwood recounts sixty three years in the world born in New York she began teaching at fourteen married at eighteen and recalls her fearless rail fence antics and fear of snakes. She entered politics to urge the public toward female suffrage and social equity rather than personal victory.
Oscar Wilde is described as fate and untidy in appearance yet still seizes any chance to advertise himself. His current campaign targets showing meat in butcher shop windows arguing it is not esthetic. He proposes photographing the meat so customers can choose the best steaks without offensive views.
Little Eddie Mitchell fell down an elevator well at 119 Summer Street yesterday morning and was carried to the Emergency Hospital by his employer J F Noera. He suffered a compound leg fracture and is under care at City Hospital. recovery may take months though loss of the leg is unlikely. Mitchell, who lived with his widowed mother at 88 Berkeley Street, escaped other serious injuries.
The Haverhill Gazette reports a warning to New England as the New York, New Haven and Hartford line aims to absorb the Boston & Maine system. The Boston Post calls for determined opposition to prevent New England becoming commercial dependencies of New York.
The Barnicoat Fire Association of Boston arrived from Albany to participate in the Troy fire department’s annual parade and inspection held this afternoon, adding a visiting squad to the event in Troy, New York.
Democratic editors praise John E Russell as a strong, capable nominee representing progressive democracy. They note party unity, contrast with Republicans, and urge a winning effort amid economic strain and factory closures. They hail renewed courage and educational value of the convention.
A robber from the West arrived yesterday from Chicago in custody of Special Officer Whitman. He faced an indictment for being the principal in the Waxman jewelry robbery at Common and Washington streets two years ago. He was in Joliet Prison for a related crime. his sentence soon expires. He is jailed at Charles Street awaiting Superior Court trial next month.
Fitchburg mills plan to start up Monday. Reductions in wages range from 5 to 15 percent. Future wages will be hourly. Parkhill gingham mills, Fitchburg Worsted Company Beoli and Baltic companies will run ten hours daily, five days weekly with about 10 percent cut. Other local textile firms likely to follow.
KISSINGEN September 28 Prince Bismarck continues to gain strength slowly as his family organize preparations to begin further steps.
The article surveys current Boston theatre offerings with Camille D Arville in Venus at the Park and a double encore for her song. It highlights Glenda Lough at the Columbia, Kathleen Mavourneen featuring Professor Crouch, Richard Mansfield at the Globe, and A M Palmer's company joining Lady Windermere's Fan with Maurice Barrymore. It notes strong crowds at The Black Crook, a top variety bill from London Theatre NY at the Lyceum, Jennie Corea in Prince Pro Tem at the Museum, Kenyon Bishop’s move to New York, and other acts at Austin Stone's Museum and Palace venues. The piece flags Land of the Midnight Sun as limited Boston appearance and praises overall patronage and management.
A Boston reader urges drumbeat action to force the Senate to repeal the silver bill. He calls for indignation meetings in major cities, beginning at 12 o'clock Saturday in Farneill Hall, urging business leaders to unite beyond party lines to press repeal and restore economic confidence.
Mrs. C. E. Burnap thanks contributors who attended the Wednesday evening benefit at Chickering Hall to aid the Free Home for Aged Women at 19 Common Street. The event raised 157 dollars to support the ongoing work.
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