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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1890
Page
4
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A Boston era column discusses a proposed ocean patrol bill led by Turner, arguing against ripe timing for legislation. It references the City of Paris accident, subsidies for shipowners, and a critique of the Boston Executive Business Association. The piece also questions Frank D. Allen’s appointment as U.S. attorney as politically motivated, with commentary on party dynamics, spoilsmen, and a note on beer sales in army canteens affecting temperance. It cites Senator Dawes and Horace Dawes era politics and reports on temperance gains cited by Col. Richard Dodge of the Eleventh Infantry.
An officer group credits the canteen with improving discipline and moral conditions among enlisted men, noting beer availability reduces ardent liquor use and poor-quality alcohol. Lieutenant Blunt at Fort Wadsworth calls it an important discipline factor, opposing the label of an official drinking saloon.
The piece argues against a Senate passed pension bill, calling it financially ruinous and morally degrading. It cites tallies of past and projected pension costs, questions on the proposed broadened coverage, and endorsements of vetoes by President Cleveland and Governor Hale. It critiques Governor Hill and discusses ballot reforms, public spending, and political influence.
Governor Hill of New York vetoed the Saxton ballot reform measure arguing it unconstitutional and could disfranchise illiterate voters. He asserts his support for manhood suffrage and cites a clause offering reading and marking assistance to the illiterate voter in the bill.
A Boston editorial criticizes the Citizens' Association for avoiding direct reform and instead studying distant cities. It argues for enforcing existing laws and holding the Mayor accountable, urging the association to confront the Mayor collectively through formal action.
A large gathering of representative ladies and gentlemen attended a cordial reception at Hotel Brunswick yesterday afternoon for Mrs Frances Haberly of Indiana, hosted by Mrs Fanny Kellogg Bachert. Guests were welcomed by Mr Max Bachert and Mrs Bachert with Mrs Haberly, then enjoyed chocolate, tea, vocal solos, and violin pieces before departing at six.
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen elected Edgar H. Reed as superintendent of streets and J. C. Bullard and George H. Howard as sinking fund trustees. Otis Danforth was named superintendent of lamps, C. J. McIntire city solicitor, L. M. Hastings city engineer, John McDuffie clerk of committees, and F. L. Ratt city messenger. In joint convention E. J. Brandon became assistant city clerk and Dr. Charles Bullock overseer of the poor. New orders authorize a $1500 debt, Gamewell police signal system up to $5200, a $800 hose and fuel wagon, and $4010 for Windsor street land. West End Railway secures leave to withdraw Brattle street extension. Reed, a Jamaica Plain resident, is 40 and formerly worked seven years in Boston streets.
A Boston reader reflects on New England Magazine’s account of West Church, its ministers, and portraits of Jonathan Mahew and Charles Lowell. He recalls Dr Barton’s calm influence and Lowell’s oak-planting gesture, then shifts to safety concerns about Cambridge electric cars, urging West End conductors to improve practice. The column includes musings on poverty and pride, a light jab at church collections, and a call for modest donations toward a school for colored children, signed Tavern er.
Mrs. Mary H. Hant visits Washington to deliver educational talks. An engagement is announced in England between Miss Victoria West and her cousin Lord Sackville West, with a wedding planned next month. The King of Dahomey is cited as an example of civilization regressing in barbaric settings. Helen Allingham, first woman elected to the Royal Society of Water Color Painters, is linked as a niece of Rev. Brooke Herford. Herford’s family and artistic ties, including Laura Herford opening the Royal Academy to women in 1860, are noted alongside London illustrator Caroline Paterson and Boston connections through Dr. Herford’s son Arthur.
In Dedham and Tremont Temple reports, critics note Lang's six-pianist program showed strengths and weaknesses. Mozart triple concerto drew praise for performance, while Mendelssohn and Bennett pieces drew critique. The series highlighted hidden talent and urged mature artistry for such works. The Dedham High School Haydn Creation recital under Holt and Tufts earns high praise for technique, tone, and progressive music education. Reichmann to perform with Boston Symphony Orchestra in city matinee today.
A series of letters from Boston and Cambridge readers in March 1890 discusses naming the new bridge thoroughfare over the Charles. Suggestions include University avenue or University road as dignified options and contrast with College avenue and Chester avenue. The exchange shows public interest in local identity and urban branding.
Newton April 1 Special. The Board of Health voted to request the City Council to erect a contagious disease building near the Cottage Hospital and a morgue, with total cost not to exceed 10000 dollars.
Harold St. John, holder of the US foil fencing title, defeated Sergeant William Williams of the British Life Guards in a five bout match at the Eden Musee in New York on April 1. St. John won four bouts and claimed a $100 purse donated by members of the New York Athletic Club.
In Providence on April 1 the Rhode Island Historical Society admitted women to membership for the first time in its history and appointed a committee to request the Old Colony railway to rename the nearest station to Hampden Meadows from the current site near the village of the Indian chieftain Massasoit to Hampden Meadows.
A miscellany of notes traces clever pranks and serious twists: the Maine ice harvest nears two million tons. Andrew Carnegie endows the Authors’ Club of New York with ten thousand dollars to spur literary work. a diamond syndicate in South Africa exercises price control, prompting market shifts and pearl, ruby, and emerald price rises while dealers practice restraint.
A large Boston audience saw Miss Marlowe as Julia in The Hunchback at Hollis Street Theatre. Critics note her depth and passion were lacking though her charm remains, with Milnes Legick delivering a conscientious Hunchback and Shen Plympton a conventional Sir Thomas Clifford.
Tomorrow afternoon theatres across Boston present a fast day lineup. Clover at Tremont and The Hunchback with Miss Marlowe at Hollis Street headline a diverse bill including The Exiles at the Boston and Pinafore at Grand Opera House. The Vincent benefit at the Museum features Simpson & Co and Seeing Wilson with Stetson’s Company in The Gondoliers and a Mansfield recitation. Charles J Rich announces a complimentary testimonial next Tuesday as Julia Marlowe and her company may present Ingomar. seats are selling fast and early application is advised.
At Grand Army Hall the General Lander Building Association held its annual meeting and elected directors for the year: C. H. Baxer J. W. Young C H Waitt H O Moore W H Trask E W Hall F G Kelly John Macfarlane and George W. Wilson G R Badger was chosen clerk and treasurer The treasurer reported receipts of 2015 73 expenditures of 10827 49 and a Coliseum property net profit of 349 446 for year ending April 1 1890
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