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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1893
Page
4
The New York Tribune notes multiple Democrats named Russell in Massachusetts, with several considered gubernatorial material. One Russell is praised as an outstanding former Governor, another expected to be a strong candidate in 1894, and speculation that another Russell may return a year hence.
The piece notes Pillsbury has collected 794 solid delegates with more to come, but the Republican convention arouses little reaction. It argues nominations by Russell and Carroll satisfy the voters who matter, with interest limited to the hustlers themselves and fluctuating leads among Pillsbury Greenhalge and Hart.
The Pennsylvania State League of Republican Clubs voted two to one against remonstrating against Senator Cameron's speech on free silver. The Pennsylvania Republican organization once endorsed Quay and re-elected the Legislature that vindicated him. Cameron misrepresents Pennsylvania Republicans on silver but they will not publicly oppose him. The piece recalls Massachusetts censuring Sumner for opposing a party-backed job, noting a loss of Republican spirit since.
The Transcript reports Democrats demand a tax on legacies and successions as the voice of a majority. The Record urges Republicans to adopt the reform, including inheritance tax. It notes expected repeal of the silver purchase law and Greenhalge’s criticism of McKinley. the rest focuses on reforming corporation laws.
The New York entrance secured by Mr. McLeod from the New York State Railroad Commission opens an independent link between Boston and New York. Previously the New Haven line held the toll gate, blocking access and hindering Boston's commercial growth and fast train service. The monopoly’s obstruction hurt regional trade and irritated commercial interests seeking quicker connectivity.
A speaker argues for a practicable route to New York free from corporate control that has hindered progress, saying such a path would merit a statue on Boston Common.
A Massachusetts Congressman Elijah Adams Morse faces questions over remarks about a public building deal with Illinois' Fithian. Morse denies the accusation that he called Fithian a liar while acknowledging possible truth in the claim. The piece argues Morse should clarify who is the liar.
The second trial acquits James A. Trefethen for Tena Davis's murder after the government fails to present conclusive evidence. The piece condemns delayed trials and prolonged confinement, declaring the wrongful punishment a stain on Massachusetts justice and urging accountability for officers of the law.
The Boston Journal editorial says Philadelphia manufacturers seek protection by pressuring concessions to silver advocates, a view it disputes. The page prints concessions text and Aldrich's view, accusing rivals of New England of proposing an infamous bargain to protect silver inflationists and noting past tariff shifts zealously resisted by the Journal.
The Observant Citizen notes George D. Ayers of Malden as a Harvard 79 graduate with high regard among Suffolk lawyers and potential value to the Massachusetts bench. A side remark cites Lord Dunraven’s circle term “commis-voyageurs” and a North End dog misadventure ending with a denied damages claim from Hon Harvey N Collison.
The 11 year old Clark twins Agnes and Emily vanished after school on Thursday in Hingham and were found later in Cohasset. Neighbors and police searched. the girls, who had money for a fair, got briefly lost but were sheltered overnight and returned home with their father.
A packed Boston entertainment preview covers last performances of Mme Mapleson and Laura Mapleson at Hollis Street, with Camille D Arville praised. It notes next week’s new bills, Lyceum and Palmer shows, and closings at Park Theatre, Boston Theatre, and Grand Opera House.
The New York Sun profile paints John Howard Russell as a cultivated, versatile candidate for Massachusetts governor. A farmer, student, traveler, and Spode collector, he blends literature and public service, rising from Secretary of Agriculture to Congress and now seeking the Democratic nomination amid a strong party push.
WALTHAM signalizes a distant betrothal as F L Hall travels west to wed Miss Mary Geiger of San Diego. The ceremony is set for California State building at the World’s Fairgrounds next Sunday. Hall, a Fitchburg machinist, previously served seventeen years as a Pacific mail engineer and later worked at Mare Island Navy Yard and the San Francisco Mint.
Police officers William J. Lowrey and W. H. Innes were each sentenced to four months in the House of Correction after a judgment of guilty on two counts of assault and battery with a club and billy. Witnesses described Hickman family injuries, including a bleeding nose and an eye injury to John Hickman and to his 13 year old daughter Mary. The defense offered no evidence at trial, an appeal was noted, and both officers were bound over for the Superior Court on $800 appearance bonds.
Lowell Times notes Fred T Greenhalge a zealous supporter of Czar Reed in the Fifty first Congress and emphasizes that fact should not be forgotten.
The well known firm of Albert and J M Anderson will occupy their new works at 289 to 298 A street near Congress on and after October 2.
In numerous counties Populists nominated women for coroner register of deeds and county clerk. Inquiries were sent to the Attorney General asking if laws bar women from serving as county officers. The AG replied no constitutional or statutory prohibition was found against qualification in case of election.
Washington report details Philadelphia Manufacturers' Club plan to united silver and protection advocates. Wharton Barker promotes three proposals to admit silver bullion at seigniorage and coinage costs, limit foreign silver, and push a world conference excluding Britain and Germany to preserve bi metallism and resist capitalist domination.
The Mariposa arrived yesterday carrying 500000 dollars in gold from Australia consigned to local houses in San Francisco.
Weekly leaflets announce talks at the Unitarian building on Beacon Street beginning today. The Sunday session covers the Old Testament with the primary department meeting Saturdays at 2 PM and the combined intermediate and advanced grades at 3 PM. Attendance is free and open to all Sunday school workers and interested parties.
Marriage notices record Warren S Kilburn marrying Caro Fuller at West Newton on Sept 28 and James Ramsey wed Elizabeth Herron at Somerville on Sept 28, officiated by Rev H J Patrick and Rev George W Durell respectively.
Chilly weather kept Mechanic Arts High School from meeting as heating apparatus is installed to warm the rooms for cold weather. Principal Hill had authority to close the school if conditions grew too cold.
Obituaries note Elizabeth Baker widow of John Baker aged 69 years 10 months in Roxbury Sept 28 Daniel S Bradley 66 5 months in this city Sept 28 Orrin C Smiley Milton aged 70 3 months Sept 29 Esther Smith wife of D H Smith Esqr at New Hampton N H Sept 27 Joseph F Townsend at a Central place Cambridgeport Sept 28 aged 61 years 6 months
The World reports Miss Briggs, daughter of Professor Briggs of Union Theological Seminary, will enter the New York Training School for Deaconesses, an Episcopal institution opening Oct. 4. Her name appears on the juniors list and the course includes hospital work to prepare graduates for work among the poor under bishopial setting.
The Mtchburg Mail notes the Sunday Boston Post has captured the field by offering a page of cartoons and a complete novel in each issue. This combination is expected to boost its popularity and reflects a bold move after the jump to a Sunday edition.
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