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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1891
Page
4
The editor will not return rejected manuscripts and will not consider anonymous letters. Writers must include full name and address with each communication as a guaranty of good faith, though the information is not for publication.
A notice requests readers unable to purchase The Post in Boston and nearby cities on street cars trains or other standard outlets to report the lack of availability to the distribution office.
A compact rundown of matinee and evening performances across Boston venues. Tremont Theatre features Dorothy and Carmen. Hollis Street offers The Senator. Glory Theatre shows The Still Alarm. Boston Theatre hosts George Thatcher's Minstrels and New Lamps for OH plus The Open Gate. Park Theatre presents Cleveland's Minstrels and East Lynne. Howard ATHENAUM lists Tony Pastor's Company and The Colleen Bawn. Cycolorama of Jerusalem and Music Hall host Haven programs and Boston Symphony Orchestra. Sunday ends with United States Marine Band at Music Hall.
Mr Arwoos late City Architect intends suing Mayor Marruews and Alderman Car Nutth for injury to his political business caused by their utterances on his removal from office. He must prove the annual value of his political business to assess damages, a task deemed difficult.
The article questions how far Blaine committed the government to money indemnity for Italians murdered in New Orleans. It notes Marquis di Rudini’s quick uptake of the idea and suggests Blaine may have erred in endorsing that the principle covers the specific lynching case, beyond the general principle.
The discussion centers on Parnell's diminishing influence in Ireland as Sligo clinches the Kilkenny argument. The former Irish leader is characterized as still combative but facing outsized odds. future contests would likely yield no better outcomes than past attempts.
The piece argues that alien workers in Pennsylvania coke regions and Italian migrants in New Orleans spurred unrest and violence. It cites Morehead shootings and prison killings, notes many rioters were foreign-born or naturalized, and urges stricter immigration enforcement beginning April 1. It concludes with a call to tighten laws to prevent more such arrivals.
The Post replies to ex Governor Lona arguing editorial opposition to unrestricted domestic arsenic use was not paid for. It asserts virtue guides reform support and dismisses the insinuation as baseless and unbecoming of a gentleman.
The Sligo election followed expected lines with Mr Parnell losing by a comfortable margin. Churches influenced voters as priests led parishioners to polls for the anti Parnellite candidate. Despite intimidation, Parnell made a notable showing given the circumstances and ongoing faction pressures in Ireland.
The Legislative Committee on Election Laws has not reported on the bill to publish election expenses. It faces delay risk, but publicizing the measure should gain broad support. The bill would test and expose improper money use, aiding honest elections and enabling court review of such claims.
A call to reduce a portion of ongoing political corruption and to curb the persistent accusations that erode public trust in politics. The speaker emphasizes tackling both entrenched practices and the perception problem to improve the political climate.
Washington report notes the Chilean engagement exposes torpedo boats as limited against ironclads. A sloop of war easily destroyed a torpedo boat, and the fish torpedo proved unreliable. Critics warn the craft are ill-suited for rough seas and offensive warfare, though valued for harbor defense.
A Chicago court overruled a demurrer and upheld a wife’s right to sue her husband for slander though they live apart. The judge warned the ruling could broaden litigation, noting it may influence domestic harmony and future legal concepts.
A Newark warehouse fire leads to a saloon bill dispute as duty firemen drank over ten glasses each during a two hour break after a blaze extinguished at 3 a.m. A generous citizen questions the charges, prompting a humorous call for amicus curiae experiments to fix Jersey beer capacity.
The passage notes that Americans enjoy holidays and leisure after clearing land and building wealth. It argues that earning money is worthless if it harms nerves or digestion. It urges a healthier physique obtained by brains and reasonable effort, with not much trouble required.
The American conquest of London is being carried on by actresses with Dorothy Dorr the latest arrival to receive wide critic praise. The Saturday Review notes she is an elegant looking young woman with a charming voice and a singularly sincere and engaging presence.
The piece cites Professor Ezy on pauperism causes and preventive measures, urging playgrounds as vital for boys and girls. It criticizes fashionable dissent and notes a harsh political stance toward War ner Minter, stranded by administration, as storms and reefs compare unfavorably to rival politicians.
In March 42,767 immigrants entered New York City. The largest single-country total was 7,869 from Italy, suggesting retaliatory policy moves may already be starting after the New Orleans episode.
Speaker Rexo travels to the Italian capital and vows to make Rome howl in response to the current circumstances. His stance signals a bold political move aimed at rallying public reaction and pressuring authorities.
Election outcomes at Sligo likely push Mr Parnell toward caution in dealings with Mr Maurice Healy at Cork. A bad day for New York cut telegraphic links to Boston yesterday. Weather hints Thursday’s possible impact. Distinguish Joan Warp the preacher from Joan M Warp the pitcher.
Weather remains a dominant factor in the ongoing debate over overhead wires. The article notes persistent disagreement between parties as conditions and outages influence public opinion and policy considerations.
The letter from Boston notes regret over the sale of the West Church, its clock tower, and the grassy plot with trees transplanted from Elmwood. It recalls its history since 1806, past pastors, and a hoped preservation plan by Peabody & Stearns and George Hale, while reflecting on urban change and the clock’s utility.
The article previews upcoming Boston theatre fare and New York imports. Rich ard Mansfield stars in Beau Brummell at the Globe with a strong company, plus Prince Karl. Poor Jonathan opens at Tremont with Aronson’s Casino cast. New Lamps for Old at the Museum earns praise, while The Senator and A Midnight Bell vie for audiences.
The body of an Italian man was recovered from the Shawsheen River in Andover. Autopsy reports a fatal blow from a blunt instrument with a left skull dent. No valuables found. an Italian medal hung from the neck. Authorities suspect murder.
The News explains that printed plays gain U S protection for twenty eight years plus a fourteen year extension to heirs, while unprinted plays receive no new privilege. The act awaits a Council order or presidential proclamation to equalize American authors with British ones, with publishing options across both nations offering a workaround.
The United States Marine Band, on a nationwide tour, gave its first Boston concert at Music Hall under John Philip Sousa. Praised as a skilled organizer and conductor, Sousa delivered precise, balanced performances with crowd-pleasing encores. Mile. Marie Decca assisted, earning applause despite occasional tonal slips. A second concert is planned for April 6 with a diverse program including Mendelssohn, Schubert, Verdi, and Sousa selections.
The Essex County Teachers Association met in Haverhill Academy of Music with about 250 attendees due to a morning storm. Morning events included remarks by Mayor Burnham, papers on teaching methods, musical performances, and a Chelsea school demonstration. Afternoon officers were elected including President G F Burns and VP B F E Davis, with discussions on handling troublesome boys and the ideal teacher.
Regulations for the Rotch Travelling Scholarship examination as set by the Boston Society of Architects are issued. Candidates under 30 who have two years with a Massachusetts resident architect compete for a two year grant of 1000 dollars for foreign travel and study. The exam at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts starts April 4 1891 with a design problem, sketches, color renderings and a thesis on architectural principles. The committee lists subjects including history of architecture French language construction and free hand drawing from the cast.
A garbled column of quirky notes and bon mots cites McKinley tariffs, a dog skin graft boy, a warship replica idea, misnamed Geraldine Almar, and a Depew indictment. It plays with street signs, Ouida fashions, a mince pie diet for a Baltimore condemned man, and odd anecdotes from New York readers and theaters.
The text presents a religious prayer invoking God to grant grace to abandon malice wickedness and lies and to serve heaven in purity truth and love through Christ. Signed by T. W. Parsons.
A reader asks why art exhibit committees rarely classify works. At the Boston Art Club spring show, paintings are shuffled rather than grouped by category such as still lifes or portraits. The writer argues this chaotic approach confuses judgment and fatigues attention, noting that even with mixed blacks and whites the topic remains the broader principle of orderly display.
A letter to the editor from State Street Boston dated April 3 1891 asks what colors in wallpaper carpets upholstery and drapery contain arsenic and should be avoided noting many families cannot hire a chemist to test.
Army orders: Second Lieutenant Samuel Reber of the Fourth Cavalry will report to Lt. Col. Henry W. Lawton for examination by the board to assess fitness for promotion. Navy orders: Lt. Commander William Gibson, detached from New York Navy Yard, to report to that yard on May 1. Lt. John H. C. Coffin granted six months sick leave from the Vermont.
Providence April 3 Governor Davis signed a warrant under a requisition from Governor Bulkeley of Connecticut for William Garnet accused of breaking jail in Windham County Conn The action highlights cross state legal cooperation on a felony case between Governors and warrants issued today.
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