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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1887
Page
4
The Boston Post lists subscription rates: One year nine dollars, six months four fifty, three months two twenty five, one month seventy five cents. Weekly Friday issue one year is one fifty. Notices note second class matter status, payments by mail or money order, editor’s policy on returns and anonymous communications, and where to find Financial, Commercial, and Ship News sections on specific pages.
Boston in 1387 discusses BisMARCK seeking Vatican consent to German clergy preaching in German, seen as an anti French move in Alsace Lorraine. It also criticizes race conditions for Arrow vs Mayflower, arguing centreboard restrictions unfairly handicap the Mayflower and misjudge the American design as inferior.
Joseph Chamberlain denounces what he calls a historic alliance between the Liberal party and men stained by outrage in a Kilmar nock speech. He predicts rage and anarchy in their ranks, while Gilbert counters with hope that the working classes will not support coercion as a remedy for Ireland’s misery.
The piece quotes Mr LaBovuchern denouncing coercion, urging ruthless action against rack renting landlords while defending liberty and insisting violence should target oppressors not civilians. It criticizes his radical stance and warns conservatives gains from coercive policy. It also notes the Senate rejected transferring Mt Hope cemetery to lot owners, citing economy and administration.
The Boston chamber of commerce urges a faster Boston New York mail service, backed by Postmaster Conrix, as current trains delay South and Europe mail. It argues the present system is inefficient and inadequate for modern business and urges officials to act, hoping other merchants join the effort.
The Providence Journal cites rising liquor sales and more unlicensed trading across Rhode Island cities, blaming Boss Brayton for lax enforcement. It notes increases in drunkenness in Providence Pawtucket Woonsocket and North Providence, with saloons near schools and new bottle purchases in intoxication cases. The piece argues for abolishing Brayton and constitutional prohibition, and mentions broader implications for the political machine supporting prohibition.
The article notes the one hundredth anniversary of Columbia College, tracing its origins to the royal charter of 1754 when it was King’s College in New York City. It highlights the long-standing educational history and the transformation during the 1776 period.
City discussions on faster transit compare New York underground ideas with Boston elevated railways. The New York Times criticizes elevated lines as inefficient and nuisance, urging underground or tunnel schemes like Blairie’s bold proposals. London’s underground is cited as a successful model for modern American cities.
A proposal by James Paton Kina suggests studying English life via advertisements since newspapers began. He divides periods into fifty year epochs, offering a synopsis of ads and a collection of specimen advertisements by topic such as education agriculture clothes and household life.
A study of ads shows how English journals depict vast wants and devices shaping daily life from mourning goods to exchange markets. It notes humorous and candid copy, wonders at bartering schemes, and cites the Pan Handle railroad robberies as evidence of widespread temptation and social behavior questions.
In Denver the east and west quarter colonies clash over a Juliet from the south side. Beer and christening celebrations on both sides escalated into a serious disturbance requiring a dozen police to restore order. A separate report notes trainman Thomas Hallahan of Bellows Falls Vermont was struck and killed yesterday.
Thomas Power O Connor and Robert McWade present a readable survey of the Irish question and the Parnell led movement. The book profiles Parnell and Gladstone with vivid portraits and traces Home Rule debates, while detailing Irish organizations in America and key figures, though it lacks an index.
Cambridge aldermen meet as the Meigs Elevated Railway Company accepts the board granted location and agrees to comply with conditions. An order requires the Cambridge Railroad Company to remove tracks on Dunster Street and repair Main Street sections from Portland Street to the B and A crossing and on Harvard Street Bow to Dunster. Sewer committee may build a stable up to 1500 dollars. Fire department panel to construct a new Hook and Ladder Company No 2 house on Portland Street with 12000 dollars appropriation. Francis L Pratt elected city messenger and John McDuffie clerk of committees.
The Brookline News reports a misattribution where the Boston Post credited Brookline News quotes to Brooklyn News. A Norfolk County map was mailed to the Post editor for use.
Captain Colt of the Dauntless offers a bold challenge in London and New York. A Royal Thames Yacht Club member posts a 1000 pound bet that the Dauntless can beat jubilee race winner. Colt agrees, forming a 10000 stake and planning a race around the Azores for 20000, with others welcome to join at 10000 each.
A collage of light vignettes and humorous notices items from varied locales and voices. It cites Mrs James Brown Potter and Lillian Russell plans Paris study. a Buffalo ring gift to twenty two girls. critique of piano on Sundays in New York Bowery theatres. Chinese language press in San Francisco. and odd local anecdotes including a Buffalo conductor and a Monroe NC Enquirer street encounter.
Opinion pieces discuss political alignment as Rhode Island did, predicting Massachusetts and New Hampshire will follow, with Republicans skeptical yet facing likely shifts. Editorials note labor, prohibition, and interstate commerce debates, and potential effects on farmers and voters nationwide.
A Albany Argus Democratic summary proclaims the nation enjoys prosperity under Democratic administration since 1881. It asserts voters reject Republican tales of danger and insists the bloody shirt era is over, claiming the GOP cannot find a viable issue for the next campaign.
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