Boston Post rate note and agency locations
A brief notice outlines subscription terms for the Boston Post Daily and Weekly issues including durations and prices. It lists payment details and mail handling at sender's risk, with agency addresses in New York and Washington and the Corcoran Building office in Fifteenth Street.
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Editor's Notice on Manuscripts and Submissions
The Editor will not return rejected manuscripts and will ignore anonymous communications. Writers must include full name and address with submissions as a guarantee of good faith.
Financial and Ship News Page Placements Noted
The newspaper assigns the Financial and Commercial Departments to the Sixth and Seventh pages while the Ship News appears on the Third page. This brief note directs readers to the correct sections for related content.
Gladstone speech hints Ireland in local government plan
Mr. Gladstone spoke at the National Liberal Club in London urging inclusion of Ireland in the ministry’s local government scheme. He argued Mr. W. H. Sagin’s stance in Parliament denies Irishmen a say in political matters and imposes Home Rule repudiation as a condition for local government. The remarks may signal opposition to how the bill treats Ireland.
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National Liberal Club
London
Ireland
W. H. Sagin
House of Commons
Gladstone
Detention of Nova Scotian fishing crews hits immigration law
Two Nova Scotian fishing crews arrived to work on Beverly schooners prompting the first use of the contract labor law on this class. Gloucester fishermen watch closely as the matter unfolds. Collector Saltonstall refused landing permission, signaling a legal breach despite claims of ignorance and good faith.
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Beverly
Gloucester
Saltonstall
Morris tariff speech praised for consistency in Senate
The article compares Mr Morrisv s high tariff address with earlier speeches by Senator Sherman and others. It commends its consistency and indifference to surplus concerns, framing the war tariff as a blessing while ignoring living costs and taxation on essentials and manufacturing materials.
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Morrisv
Senate
Sherman
Morritt
New York City flag dispute tests mayoral stance on Irish display
The article reports Mayor Howier vetoing an aldermanic amendment to compel flag displays on public buildings, arguing the Irish flag issue belongs to the mayor. It notes his push for a St Patrick’s Day ordinance, and frames broader debate over tariff reform, protectionism, and Home Market Club positions with named figures and institutions.
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Hewitt
New York
Howier
Aldermen
St. Patrick’s Day
Bond Purchase Bill Faces Senate Amendments In Contested Debate
A Washington despatch notes opposition in the House to the bond purchase bill if returned for concurrence with Senate amendments. The central issue is whether the Secretary of the Treasury has authority to buy bonds. President Cleveland questioned a 1881 appropriation clause as temporary, while the Senate affirmed it as continuing, supporting the secretary's discretion.
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Senate
Washington
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Spooner
Representation in Cities Reform Debate
Before the Legislature closes its session there is push to ease city affairs. A prior session passed an act offering reapportionment to equalize ward representation in the city council, aiming to relieve current imbalances.
Boston City Council Pushes For District Representation Reform
An 1888 effort seeks to replace ward-based representation with municipal districts to correct inequality in Boston. A constitutional amendment would allow redivision of cities into voting districts every ten years, removing court-imposed ward limits and offering relief applicable to all cities. Legislature urged to act before session ends.
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Committee On Cities
Supreme Court
Boston
A Hint for Mr Arnold on Distinction in Society
A critical look at Mr Marthew Arnold’s charges against American newspapers, praising the New York World for shaping readers toward refined social conduct. It highlights the paper’s etiquette guidance on dining, carriage exits, ice parlors, and dress, noting its influence on polite society and its role in establishing a refined social order.
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Dr Ellis on the Puritans in Massachusetts Bay
A new volume by Dr George Ellis of the Massachusetts Historical Society surveys the Puritans 1629 to 1685 in Massachusetts Bay. It uses primary sources, argues with impartiality, and presents thirteen chapters from Boston to Salem Witchcraft, with a balanced appraisal of Puritan achievements and errors.
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Boston
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English critic’s view on American civilization cited
The passage contrasts Arnold’s critique of American society with a defense citing the New York World. It argues that ignorance of the “great soup problem” and carelessness about attire clash with social etiquette, suggesting a need for tempering bias in discussing newspapers and civilization.
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New York World
Phelps to Return to England as Chief Justice Claim
Mr Phelps is expected to travel back to England to present letters of recall and take up appointment as Chief Justice. The claim was reported by Mr Lanoucuerr in Truth and the New York World. The report follows similar claims by Mr Labouchere about Julian Hawthorne's consulship.
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Writer notes Buchanans good play against bad novel praise
A New York observer contrasts the strong reception of Partners with the harsh verdict on Froment Jeune et Risler Ainé. The writer questions the grounds for condemnation of Daupeur's charming novel and jokes about DavveEt being improved by BucHaNAn.
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Buchanan
M. Daupeur
DavveEt
Political Figure Reaffirms Calm Resolve Amid Silence
General BovuLANGER tells a newspaper correspondent he is calm and would be a fool or an idiot to be false to the republic. He maintains a policy of silence on other points, a stance deemed perhaps best for him. The remark is noted as gratifying in confirming some stance.
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Bovulanger
Republic
Tremont House Preservation Notes From Boston Press
A reader praises delaying Tremont House demolition while welcoming other city changes. Observations on Kings Chapel, the Albion site, Boylston Market, and high-rise limits mingle with critique of architectural taste, street sightlines, and the era’s urban planning. A second note discusses public church manners and visitor conduct in Boston pews.
The Dudes and Boots in Muddy Street Observations
The writer notes everyday selfishness across groups and observes how women tread mire with care while a new breed of boots, the “dudes,” keep their footwear spotless. A man tending his own boots may end up shining others, hinting at a sociological shift as the dude becomes a boss shiner.
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Boss Shiner
Damon and Pythias at Howard Atheneum Review
The column notes Mr Collier stars as Damon in Damon and Pythias at the Howard Atheneum. Nervous performance and weak ensemble hindered the show though Clement and Collins offered some merit as Pythias and Dionysius and Maynard as Hermion. Stage design was criticized. Tonight Collier appears in Jack Cade.
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Dionysius
Miss Maynard
Hermion
Pamon
Collier
Jack Cade
Damrosch Lectures On Walkire Act Scenes At Chickering Hall
Walter J. Damrosch presented the second lecture recital at Chickering Hall on Walkfire acts two and three. He spoke from the piano, illustrated motifs, reviewed Siegmund and Sieglinde, Brunnhilde, Wotan, and the Walkilren, and described Briinnhilde’s arrival and her fiery captivity as part of the Wagnerian journey.
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Mozart's Requiem Returns to Music Hall
A second performance of Mozart's Requiem was given at Music Hall yesterday afternoon, matching the prior evening's effectiveness. The same performers and identical programme were presented, continuing the strong reception noted in our earlier column.
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RETURN OF MR MARTIN B WALLER TO TRY FOR LAW
Personal Mr. Martin B Waller son of the American consul general at London will return to New London Conn in June to be examined for admission to the bar He has been vice consul at London for the last three years Ex Attorney General Brewster left an estate valued at 100 000 to be held in trust for his son until he reaches 80 If he dies without issue the property goes to the Sisters of St Francis of Philadelphia The two cleverest women in Europe are said to be Empress Victoria of Germany and the Queen of Italy President McCosh works ten hours daily and walks five miles while writing He is building a small cottage on Princeton Hill for himself and his wife after leaving the presidency
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Literary Notes Preview Across 19th Century Publications
The May Popular Science Monthly will conclude David A. Wells is Economic Outlook with a survey of the situation. Appleton Morgan plans a May piece answering Is Combination Crime from the combiners side. The Homiletic Review’s April issue includes The Pulpit and Fiction by J O Murray. General Hugh Ewing debuts A Castle in the Air from Holt. A 6000-quotation dictionary from W H F King is announced by Whittaker. Contempo Review’s next issue promises Max Muller on The New German Emperor and other scholars on religion, morality, Islam, and the Irish question.
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Popular Science
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W. H. F. King
M.A
Oxford
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Max Muller
A. V. Dicey
Dr. Clifford
Canon MacColl
Mr. Davitt
Our Great Game and Other Nation News Notes
A collage of light political and cultural snips moves through New York Sun opinion on wild frontier animals, Philadelphia refinery plans, theater notices, health rumors around Blaine, and gentle world satire. Curious items include Old Swede's Church relics, Miss Waldo and Mr. Wabash dialogue, and a quirky restaurant joke about a train whistle.
Scientific advances include corrosion defense and safety devices
A German firm patents surface colorations for copper zinc and brass with rainbow tones, zinc coatings for surface chasing, and antique bronze effects. A hydrogen production process by superheated steam over iron shows rust resistance. A U S Navy officer unveils a man overboard life saving raft buoy with provisions and a burning potassium pack to aid rescue.
House must not rush surplus distribution insists on open action
CURRENT COMMENT argues the House should not advance Reed and Randall surplus distribution without a clear, open bill. It condemns forcing jobbing bills over vital legislation and urges tame debate and justification before any action. The piece shows calls for accountability and transparency in legislative moves.
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Reed
Randall
Read
New York Herald
Ind
Lovering nomination praised yet seen as spoilsmen win
The Western Massachusetts View argues the Lovering bid is a sop to the machine and party bosses, despite praise for his honesty and ability. It notes his shoemaker roots, one legged veteran Eavaring, and a 1886 tariff reform speech as practical, while calling the contest a shift toward political manipulators ahead of a presidential drive.
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Lovering
Democratic Party
Eavaring
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