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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1888
Page
4
Boston Post informs readers that it is entered as second class matter and that all money sent at the sender's risk. It directs that checks drafts and money orders be payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The note indicates financial and commercial items appear on pages six and seven while ship news is confined to page three. This suggests a structured layout guiding readers to the right sections for market reports and maritime updates.
Doston Post reports that the British ministry's government bill nears acceptance after country gentlemen concede with minor changes. Mr Parnell will not move to extend the bill to Ireland, a surprising stance following Gladstone's strong remarks on excluding Ireland. Home Rule supporters may react strongly.
The Republic explains the absence of prudent leaders from Ireland’s league protests but The Post insists leaders do not endorse the hot headed tactics of O Briens and Healy. It notes Parnell won’t openly clash with colleagues though he dislikes the plan of campaign.
The text reports friends and family of Mr Blaine rebutting rumors of ill health as a factor in his Chicago candidacy. One son calls the reports severe, another cites letters describing him in excellent health, while Stephen Elkins attributes the rumors to malice. Evxins treats the malice claim as a motive to derail Blaine’s nomination.
The Fifth Congressional District Democratic convention endorsed President Cleveland and urged delegates to renominate him while advocating tariff reform aligned with Democratic principles. The resolutions set a clear tone for Massachusetts Democratic opinion and signaled unity despite internal differences, shaping expectations for St Louis.
Last evening the Boston common council recorded its disapproval of the extraordinary grant allowing a private corporation to lay conduits in city streets and urged the mayor to seek court testing of the aldermen order. The move signals moral support for the mayor against a controversial scheme, though actual action rests with the executive.
A brief courtroom or public order note discusses rights of the public in streets and how prompt action may bring the question to a legal test. The passage emphasizes speed to bring the matter before the law and resolve questions of public access and conduct.
The piece tracks the gradual formation of the Republican national convention with delegates announced from several states. Prominent figures like Williams of Oregon and Powill Clayton of Arkansas pledge party unity, while old guard names reappear. Senator Hoar’s leadership likely ensures continuity with 1884 practices and influence remains strong.
The budget speech cites two estates worth about 15 million dollars each and notes few such magnitudes exist in thirty years. The speaker suggests that despite England being very wealthy, the United States is catching up in the creation of enormous fortunes, with many American fortunes possibly larger than commonly believed.
The House defeated a bill to refund direct tax revenue from 1861, preventing a precedent for eroding tariff reform and dissipating the treasury surplus. The minority’s tactics were criticized as insincere and obstructive, with RANDALL of Pennsylvania and Keep of Maine tied to the effort. The editor argues this failure averts further such schemes and delays to tariff legislation.
The debate broke along party lines as the bill was laid over until December. Republicans who spoke or voted faced criticism from opponents calling for thoughtful consideration by the broader public.
Debate over a proposed Cunce bill amendment seeks to exempt short stories and foreign magazines. Writers fear harm to author rights while publishers push for a practical solution. critics warn it endangers American literature and a broad ethical stance on international copyright.
The American boxing champion John L Sullivan departs Liverpool aboard the Catalonia amid fervent farewell from supporters. He declares he can knock out opponents in America as he did before, while some compare his defiant mood to Napoleon before St. Helena. The scene among fans and well-wishers reflects his enduring public intrigue despite rumored plans to leave prizefighting for journalism or other pursuits.
The Rev. Wirsur F. Clafrs denounces Sunday trains newspapers and mails as a combine harming public health and conscience In a New York sermon he links Sabbath breaking to train wrecks and argues that Sunday operations undermine post office workers and fairness in the service He urges further action.
If the Grant monument is completed it would honor the association that has managed the project. The latest method to raise money sells Grant Monument Pens at 150 dollars each with one dollar from every sale going to the fund. This tactic benefits the advertiser and the fund but does not suitably honor General Grant.
A humorous note contrasts Mr. Annoy with New York Times commentary on English place names. It cites Sheepwash Chew Stoke Maker Upaven Fighelden and Briggsville Marcellus as examples, arguing they deserve inclusion in a reform proscription.
Ninety three citizens sign a call for an Egypt Exploration Fund meeting. Eminent speakers include Professor Norton, noted for arts expertise and museum representation. It is hoped Mr Lowri will attend to contribute on the cause supporting the fund.
The concerts presented Foote's Overture In the Mountains with a graceful flow and climactic finale, Wagner Die Meistersinger Vorspiel as a comic satire with leitmotifs, and Moszkowski Suite op. 89 praised for its Tarantelle and Scherzo.
The Massachusetts Historical Society held its annual meeting with Dr George E Ellis in the chair. Robert C Winthrop spoke praising the president and his Puritan Age volume and rejected the claim that the Massachusetts Company stole the charter from England. Officers were elected and society accounts presented.
In Washington George M. Stearns tells inquirers he is not anxious for a seat in the national House. His remarks are not news but reflect that the public in the twelfth district may press him later. Influential Democrats say the public has rights Stearns should heed and expect to hear from them.
Arkansas reports name "Pow" Clayton leading a unit delegation to the national Republican convention in Chicago. The piece recalls his 1884 role as temporary chair and notes prior criticism labeling him a carpetbagger, with Arkansas Republicans praising Blaine’s tariff stance.
Harper's Weekly argues that American labor is most efficient and must be protected by tariffs against competing articles. It notes Republicans favor protection, rejects free trade, and cautions against simple generalizations as guiding principles. The piece critiques relying on tariff coincidences to infer broad prosperity.
Saturday evening United States Senator Merrill of Vermont turns seventy eight and has served over twenty one years in the Senate. General Simon Cameron remains vigorous on Pennsylvania farms as he oversees improvements personally. Bishop G T Bedell of Ohio plans to depart New York on April 21 for Havre and summer in Switzerland seeking relief for ill health, leaving Ohio without an assistant bishop. The late William Webster left a fortune over 655000 after starting as a day laborer. Diplomatic engagement announced between Flora West and Gabriel Salanson with a Paris wedding anticipated after their April sail.
The Atheneum reports the Burns autograph manuscript fetched £216 5s at Sotheby’s on Tuesday and was bought for the Kilmarnock Museum. Middleton’s work realized £70 with a private American collector securing it. An incomplete Saxton atlas of England and Wales sold for £65.
The writer records a skeptical friend who denounces a popular play as artificial and shallow, contrasting melodrama with refined humor and noting misgivings about urban taste. The piece also covers views on leisure spending, Arnold's humor, dog intelligence, a cat show test, and delight in real Vermont maple sugar.
F Thompson sues the Springfield Union for civil damages in connection with his daughter's death in the recent fire. Defense retained ex Governor Robinson and George M Stearns while ex Governor Gaston represents the prosecution.
A miscellany of brief items notes that a new paper titled The Lamp may fail soon, while people remark on rivers flooding late, Congress recesses, and rising costs of baseball players versus trotting horses. It also mentions Vermont sugar weather, maple sugar in Boston, séances, courtroom antics, Newport villas, and Embalmed poultry tricks in Paris markets.
The April issue of Minor Magazines notes Pope power beyond direct rule, citing Bismarck and the May laws as a case. it discusses Home Rule, church influence on society, and varied essays on social, educational, and literary topics. It highlights Washington portraits and historical documents, with mixed assessments of original contributions.
The Miss Helen M Knowlton studio exhibition continues this week in the Phillips building. Her oil paintings and charcoals attract attention. In Walter Kimball gallery the Associated Artists of New York showcase their works. The prize fund exhibition opens in New York this month.
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