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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1887
Page
3
Senator Dawes addressed the Middlesex Club at Young's, urging early planning for the next presidential contest and criticizing postwar complacency. He argued the Republican party must adapt to modern conditions, confront surplus finances, expand tariffs, and promote American commerce and naval strength, warning against foreign influence and urging a forward-looking, decisive party platform.
A railroad collision on the Michigan Central near Springfield yesterday killed brakemen John Colburt and George Surnham. The crash left twenty-six cars and two engines splintered and piled forty five feet high along the track, caused by the operator’s heedless conduct.
A Paris edition by M. Leon Sichler surveys Karamzine, Joukovsky, Batiouschk and Krilof, tracing the rise of modern Russian literature. It highlights Karamzine’s letters and history of Russia, Joukovsky and Batiouschkofs poetic careers, and Krilof’s fables, with notes on translations, patronage, and the shift from old to romantic Russian prose.
The Moscow Spectator marks Krilof as a rising fabulist whose early work began there and expanded with seventeen more pieces by 1808. He gained high regard after 1814 for political fables, earned a 1200 rouble pension, and impressed courts including Empress Marie with satirical pieces. Known for laziness and disorder, he cherished originality, never married, and indulged oddities such as pigeons and plants that withered due to neglect.
The Boston school committee reports general satisfaction with public schools. Of 72,478 children ages 5 to 15, 61,259 attended, at a net city expense of 1,454,023. There were 2,240 pupils in two Latin and nine high schools, up 10 percent from the prior year, with 497 graduates. The Martin schoolhouse was completed and grammar schools total 50. Primary schools are sound. 4,920 of 24,685 pupils were promoted to grammar schools last September. The city runs an evening high school and thirteen elementary evening schools, with term Sept to March and an average enrollment of 83,558. Horace Mann deaf-mute school cost 11,970.25, largely state-funded, with five evening drawing schools and 570 pupils this term taught by 28 teachers. Physiology and hygiene instruction follows law. the manual training school closed its second year with about 188 attendees. Twenty-nine sewing teachers contribute to a valued program.
The Park Street Church event features Rev. Dr. Lawson and Rev. Dr. Gregg praising the North End Mission. Mission work includes aid to destitute children, reform homes, and industrial schools. Treasurer notes positive finances with Jan 1887 cash on hand of 820.28 and total receipts of 21,188.75.
Perry, Bacon and Co printers in Gorham Missouri lead a list of insolvencies including John Cunniff shoemaker in Three Rivers and N H Cook harness maker in Bellows Falls Vermont. H W Haines photographer in Derry New Hampshire collapses left town. Joshua Knowlton boot dealer in Northampton insolvent. J B Strange saloon Bridgeport fails. J A Rolland Co and others assign. Also Gurney Hall Co Rockford Minnesota and John Street jeweller Montreal among others. Pyle's Pearline advertised for house cleaning.
The North American Review is lively yet unprofitable for readers. The piece on Opera rails at Boucicault and the press for pandering to drama, mocks Ternor Homeos and Licias, and questions replacing great singers with lesser talents. It lists additional items including Field on Open Nominations, War Letters, Gail Hamilton, Beecher, and upcoming editions from Lord Beaconsfield and Murray.
The April English Illustrated Magazine presents engravings by Clough Bromley Noel Paton J Runciman and Hugh Thomson with London and seaside subjects. It features nonfic letters between Sheridan and Matilda Linley revealing debts and social charm, plus Mrs Craik Farjeon and Gays Exeter illustrations.
Estes and Lauriat unveil Sterling Edition George Eliot complete works in twelve volumes, with new plates and illustrations, plus forthcoming titles by Parlon, Justin McCarthy, Starr King, Florence Howe Hall and others. Notable items include Royce’s Californian novel The Feud of Oakfield Creek, Mrs. Whitney’s Daffodils, Jewett’s The Courting of Sister Wisby, and a shelley project by Forman. Meredith, Black, and Saunders add new works and biographies.
The Westminster Kennel Club in Gotham hosts a grand canine congress with 1080 dogs. New England Kennel Club officials forecast an eclipse of the dog star, wagers amount to 4000 dollars, and prominent exhibitors from New York and Boston attend as judges prepare for a day of exhibitions and competition.
To the Editor of the Post, a reader laments proposed West End rail tunnel harming Beacon street mall elms. They cite Emerson and Evelyn to praise the trees, warn of root damage, and urge careful preservation over replacement with new plantings.
The Savannah News and Atlanta Constitution back Cleveland for a second term, arguing the Democratic party will renominate him. They dismiss claims of internal dissension, asserting his policy wins broad support and that Republicans will recognize the party's backing for Cleveland.
A letter to the Post editor questions Mr. Cook's lecturing role and the lectureship committee. It denounces dwindling funds, repeated topics, and a lack of fresh thought while noting the rhetoric and bold claims. The writer likens him to an agitator and cites Carlyle to critique originality.
A Cambridge reader reflects on hand-organs as spring nears and notes how the simple, distant music evokes memory and longing. The piece honors Mr. Curtis for elevating the instrument with poetry, contrasting street tunes with deeper emotion.
The funeral of ex Councilman Thomas J Denny was held at his Kneeland street home yesterday afternoon with Mayor O'Brien and city officials in attendance. Floral tributes came from the common council and others as Rev Father Lowney led services. The remains were laid to rest in Calvary cemetery with Rev Father Barry at the grave.
Advertisement listing the offices of S. R. Knights & Co located at 5931-2 Main St Cambridgeport and 226 Washington Street Boston.
Partial OCR text lists shares and equities related to multiple banks and mills. Mentions Lechmere National Bank Cambridge, Cambridge Horse Railroad Worcester Gas Light Co, Amoskeag Mills, Third National Bank, Traders National Bank, Manchester Mills, Exeter Mills, Asiatic National Bank Salem, Mercantile National Bank Salem, Naumkeag Steam Cotton Mills, Lyman Mills, and Conn Pass Rivers Railroad. Includes trustees’ fee and pfd notes.
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