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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1887
Page
4
Mayflower Yachts Defend America's Cup With New Steel Sloop
Boston news notes the Mayflower owner ordering a steel sloop for defense of the America's Cup, designed by Epward Burugss, aiming to match Mayflower’s dimensions and secure an Eastern Yacht Club victory for Boston. The piece also covers Senate bribery discourse, emigration surges from Europe, railway free passes, and editorial corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Epward Buregss
Eastern Yacht Club
Boston
Impartial Speakers Earning Confidence Across Parliaments
The transcript notes that a speaker who remains neutral and trusted by the entire assembly can retain his position through successive parliaments, even as parties shift. It argues the speaker should not be a pronounced partisan of any side yet commands respect from both majority and minority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Transcript
House “of Commons
House of Commons
N. Y
Work
Dem
Revolution in Rhode Island victory for reform movement
The Rhode Island election felled the Republican machine and elected John W. Davis as governor, marking a broader democratic reform beyond partisan lines. The victory counters strong state police influence, corporate funding, and machine tactics, signaling a shift toward honest government and reform under the Democratic banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Davis
Rhode Island
Democrats
Reformers
Republican Party
Henry Canor Longeso
Friends of Reform
Massachusetts
Speaker Defends Closure in Irish Bill Debate
The piece argues the Speaker acted rightly in using closure to push the Irish crimes bill, while condemning the government for partisan moves. It notes Liberal leaders protested the method, and Irish benches cheered the Speaker’s defense, though Mr Parnell avoided endorsing such displays of spite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
W. H. Smitru
Mr. Glapstone
Parnell
Prohibition Vote in Michigan Narrowly Survives
A constitutional prohibition proposal failed to pass in Michigan after a tight urban rural split. The Prohibitory party faced a potential setback as the outcome could have weakened its influence, a sentiment building for twelve years since the 1855 repeal. The article notes the long arc from 1831 discussions to this moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Prohibitionists Hold Their Ground Against Liquor Interest
The narrative tracks the rise of a third party with votes rising from 13 000 to 25 000 between 1870 and 1886, opposing Republicans. It argues constitutional prohibition fails by states Maine Rhode Island Kansas and cites Bangor Bath Portland liquor issues and arrests. It notes Massachusetts and Michigan Prohibitionists refrain from pressuring Republicans on the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Rhode Island
Kansas
Bangor
Bath
Portland
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Michigan
Authors' Profits and Literary Piracy Debate
The piece argues that author publisher disputes are irreconcilable and stresses the need for international copyright to shield writers from literary piracy. It critiques cheap foreign editions, libraries, and reprints that harm American authors, urging stronger protections and fair remuneration for writers' labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrer Besant
Incorporated Society of Authors
London
Bost
French divorce debate echoes English barbs and propriety
The article muses on clerical discipline and a maid for the perambulator if kept, then contrasts French divorce grounds with British notions. It cites a London Telegraph note on how spouses seek severance over injurious language toward a mother-in-law, suggesting such laws might disrupt happy homes across the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
London Telegraph
Bernhardt Stages Frou-Frou at Hollis Street Theatre
Mme Sarah Bernhardt delivered a nuanced Frou-Frou performance, blending childlike innocence with fleeting Parisian gaiety. The finale scene and death sequence drew strong drama, though some realism bordered on repulsiveness. Tonight Camille and Théodora follow in the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Bernhardt
Hollis Street Theatre
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Odora
Adrienne
Théodora
Camille
Frou Rou
Paris
Frouw-Jrou
Débardeur
Louise
Messieurs
Phillipe Garnier
Angelo, Decori
Mesdames Jeanne Malvan
Vallot
Miss Mather as Leah in Leah the Forsaken
Public familiar with Miss Magaret Mather in Leah the Forsaken. The play remains poor, but Mather’s performance improves with smoother delivery and lighter touches that brighten the somber role. Milnes Levick as Nethan and Frederick Paulding as Rudolph satisfy. others have little to do.
Graham Pictures at Williams & Everett Gallery Revel in Europe and America
Boston critic lauds William Graham’s versatile gallery show from Europe to Back Bay scenes and a San Francisco landscape, praising mellow tones, simple character, and restrained drama. Caliga’s portrait of Judge Russell is noted for its low key mood and convincing likeness amid mixed reception. The review mentions the judge’s family approval and plans for further sittings had he lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams & Everett
William Graham
Europe
America
Venice
Adriatic
St. Mark’s
Back Bay
Boston
San Francisco
Graham
Caliga
Russell
Beacon Hill Sand Shifts Shape Boston State House View
A Boston observer recalls Beacon Hill’s loose sand foundation and its effect on the State House and nearby structures. He notes ground movement, wall misalignment, and the risk of undermining against proposed street grade changes, linking geology to local politics and historic sites. The piece reflects on nearby churches, abolition era figures, and a fire scene viewed from Postoffice Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Hill
State House
Beacon Street
State House Yard
Mt. Vernon Street
Tremont House
Commonwealth
Postoffice Square
Taverner
Conservatory Concert Impresses Large Audience
The New England Conservatory of Music held a Music Hall concert yesterday afternoon with a packed audience. The programme featured vocal and instrumental selections by Arthur Taylor Lizzie Pushee Charity Martin Guasie Moore T M Austin May Woolever Mary I Farnsworth Frances J Wright Edith Mason and Mrs T P Lovell. Performances by Pushee Moore Farnsworth Mason and Woolever were especially pleasing Farnsworth delivered a brilliant Liszt rhapsodie and Mrs Lovell sang Bel raggio from Rossini with a chorus, earning high praise for the overall show and the Conservatory’s training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pushee
Moore
Farnsworth
Mason
Woolever
Cambridge Democratic Ward and City Committee Organizes
Cambridge Democratic ward and city committee met at the ward room in the city building in Central square. Stephen Anderson was elected president M B Coosan secretary and James H Wells treasurer. The Hon A B Alger declined re election as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Democratic Ward
Uare Last Orong
Stephen Anderson
M. B. Coosan
James H. Wells
A. B. Alger
A New England Vagabond Delights Genealogical Society
At the New England Historic Genealogical Society meeting Colonel Thomas Wentworth Higginson read A New England Vagabond about Henry Tufts born 1748 Newmarket New Hampshire. Tufts lived eighty three years through many roles from thief to physician to preacher and soldier, ending with a discovery of his innocence about silver spoons and a life tale that framed him as a martyr. The audience applauded Higginson while librarians announced new shelves and necrology for March followed by the group’s adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Historic Genealogical Society
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
New England
Henry Tufts
Newmarket
N. H
Lemington
Crouchatke
Castle Island
Boston Harbor
Salem
Durance
Higginson
Goodell
John Ward Dean
Hamilton A. Hill
Lucius B. Marsh
Leander Thompson
P. Sharpless
George B. Loring
Franklin L. Pope
William A. Hazen
Increase N. Tarbox
Oliver Richardson Clark
Tewksbury
Mass
North Tewksbury
Henry Ward Beecher
Litchfield
Conn
Brooklyn
N. Y
Edward E. Bowen
Woodstock
Sydney Brooks
Harwich
Boston
Colonel Higginson
Heating cars by steam proves successful on test run
At a New England Railroad Club meeting Sewall Safety Car Heating Company of Portland presented steam heat devices for railroad passenger cars. Maine Central reports year of use with uniform temps 70 to 95 F and minimal fuel impact. Fitchburg railroad adopts the system. a test train of four cars proves 65 to 68 F acclimate, then eight-car regular run to Fitchburg proceeds under Sewall supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Railroad Club
Sewall Safety Car Heating Company
Portland
Maine Central Railroad
Tucker
Sewell
Fitchburg Railroad Corporation
Sewall
Causeway Street
West Cambridge
Fitchburg
Souvenirs of Allatoona Gavel Given at Loyal Legion Meeting
At the Parker House meeting of the Loyal Legion Colonel Codman presiding, a gavel carved from the Allatoona Mountain tree used by Sherman to signal Corse was presented to the order. General Corse received it from Joseph M. Brown, Western & Atlantic manager and Georgia senator’s son, who also sent a case, letter, and drawing of the historic tree. The tree stood about sixty feet high, died years ago, and its heart remainedsound when the trunk was cut last summer with consent from Governor McDaniel’s father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Loyal Legion
Parker House
Codman
Allatoona Mountain
Sherman
General Corse
Joseph M. Brown
Western & Atlantic Railroad Company
Senator Brown
Georgia
Signal Corps
I. O. McDaniel
I. O. McDaniel (Governor McDaniel
Rand
Meeting adjourned as Corse transfers duties to Rand
General Corse absent due to prior engagement yet hands the gavel to Colonel Rand after an afternoon call. Corse expresses regret over not attending and conveys his respect while passing the responsibilities during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mander
General Corse
Rand
Washington’s carriage of verse and manners at the capital
A chorus of society snippets from Washington and other cities mocks morals, fashion, and gossip. Jokes about a horse car driver reciting verse, mourning dinners in Pakistan, a Sultan with 484 wives, and a Virginia post office named Malaria mingle with quips about fast friends, fashion notes, and city satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prince of Wales
Virginia
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Parsons
Blaine
Omaha
Troy Times
Shea
New Haven News
Henry Bergh
Burlington Free Press
Eight years more for Cleveland endorsed by voters
The Democratic voters and the intelligent people of the country express full satisfaction with Mr. Cleveland's administration. They deem it honest patriotic and careful and hope Providence will allow eight more years of his leadership for the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Republic
Providence
Atlanta Constitution
The President's Record Merit System and Integrity
A Brooklyn Eagle editorial lauds the president for ending the spoils system and instituting a merit system. It praises his stand against political bosses and press bullies, his confrontation of senatorial presumption, and his battle against congressional rapacity. The piece frames the government as a business institution and lauds honesty as the guide, noting mistakes stem from honesty and successes as manly and honorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Eagle
Dem
Commission urged to clarify construction questions for trade
The Interstate Commerce Commission has been appointed and business interests demand an early, definite construction of several pivotal questions raised by the law. The enigmatic portions of the bill hinder spring trade and disturb general business, and a prompt ruling would benefit all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Providence Journal
A Confession of Insincerity in Southern Politics
A cluster of brief political items noting Senator Sherman's stance on Republicans fighting in the South, warnings against labor capital lines, a critique of Powderly, and praise for Chicago's defense of honest governance, reflecting 19th century labor and political tensions.
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