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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1889
Page
4
For the second time this session the Illinois Legislature declines to submit the constitutional prohibition question to voters. The House vote totaled 16 Republicans and 82 Democrats, signaling lawmakers’ preference against placing the issue before the people.
The Cobden Club annual report for 1888 shows income of 13000 dollars spent on an annual dinner costing 1900, secretary's salary 650, essay prizes 650, and incidental expenses including printing pamphlets for circulation among members. Purchases of American newspapers are noted as incidental, costing about two cents per item.
The Pennsylvania House on Saturday refused to set a special order for ballot reform, voting 67 to 98. The Philadelphia Times notes leaders of the dominant party oppose the bill and fear it will not pass if considered in regular order, signaling no passage likely.
The distinguished jurists E. R. Hoar W. G. Russeau and Charles Theodore Russell deem the proposed prohibitory amendment to prohibit intoxicating liquors and cider alike without lawful exception. The attorney-general’s stance weakens any claim of a solid determination, and the suggestion that cider could be produced under a total ban is viewed as a dangerous flaw. Public trust erodes when temperance advocates link law to farmer votes and permit cider.
The Boston Journal is praised for stopping Oliver Ames from a perpetual candidacy after a governor's letter declines to stand with Joan Andrew. The Worcester Spy notes the decision eases party anxiety and suggests Ames lacks merit for a longer term, predicting continued Republican harmony in Massachusetts for weeks.
Rev Thomas Dixon Jr spoke to the Paint and Oil Club proposing an education based suffrage qualification and secret ballot. As a Southern born educator living in the North he argues his remedies already used in the Commonwealth suit Southern needs and voter knowledge.
A fragment from the article notes the committee of Colonel W. W. Dudley on his tour as agent of the Republican organization. The snippet indicates party organizing activity and a traveling campaign effort led by Dudley during the period covered.
A strike at Clark Thread Company mills in Kearney New Jersey involved 200 to 300 spinners, who left work after wage cuts of 15 to 17 percent. The piece links tariff protection to profits of foreign capital and notes political alignment around tariff reform. It also covers Apia naval disaster details, shipwrecks, heroism of natives, and a discussion of a symposium featuring figures like William Curtis, Sumner, Julian Hawthorne, and P. T. Barnum.
The Alameda reports a deadly, unprecedented storm that wrecked ships in Samoa harbor. Vessels were overwhelmed by ferocious wind and rain from March 15, with sand storms and flooding, undermining escape and vessels’ agility. The Calliope narrowly escaped ashore. The Trenton suffered water ingress through hawse pipes on the berth deck.
The Post defends its critics against Le Chat Noir's harsh claims, arguing most critics are conscientious and not driven by hidden motives. It contends that the time allotted for reviews varies by outlet and that experience enables efficient judgments, comparing morning and evening papers and noting differences with weekly journals.
The quote questions discussing reform in general and specific reforms, labeling the discourse as an effort suited only for the newspaper syndicate. The remark frames reform as a media driven enterprise rather than an initiative by ordinary participants.
In Boston Easter week, critics condemn prize designs as lacking artistic merit, favoring simpler productions. Appleton Brown’s new exhibit earns praise for softer tones and sympathetic nature scenes, especially May Morning and Christmas Morning. Mrs. Brown’s tower pictures and floral studies receive call for admiration. A humorous horse tale follows, then reflections on a young man’s street persona and social remedies, including possible conscription.
New York April 14 Dr J R Giles aged 65 a longtime city physician killed himself by taking strychnine this morning A patient had earlier won $1500 in a malpractice verdict against him and the death of a favorite daughter last year is thought to have unsettled his mind
The twenty second Symphony Concert at Music Hall featured MacDowell's new piano concerto with Gericke conducting. Griegs Aus Holbergs Zeit was well played and Haydns C minor symphony received warm, sympathetic readings. Next week Mendelssohn Overture Ruy Blas and Goldmark E major Symphony No.2 are scheduled with W. J. Winch to sing.
The Boston Theatre audience filled the house for the Die Meister singer matinee with Alvary as Walther, praised for his standout performance. Koschuska battled a sore throat while Seidl led an acclaimed orchestra, and calls grew for larger seasons and an orchestral concert by Hans von Bülow, to honor Wagner’s principles in Boston.
The Rev. Dr. Miner spoke at Columbus Avenue Universalist Church on the public school question, arguing for universal, compulsory schooling, state involvement, and scrutiny of private and parochial schools. He condemned Catholic church aims and urged Massachusetts to ensure education for 25,000 Catholic children while preserving citizen preparation.
The Rev Dr William Adams began his role at Columbus Avenue Presbyterian Church after a seven year ministry in Atlanta. The English pastor spoke on ambassadors of Christ stressing divine commission instruction and influence guiding ministers to present gospel truth and avoid partisan topics.
Rupert G. Fitch writes to the Post defending Ladder Company 15 after claims of neglect at the Lowell freight house fire. He states firemen were not hungry and received ample meals from railroad workers and a hotel arrangement, denying clergy or serendipitous aid as alleged by "Taverner." Fitch urges publication of his letter for justice.
A collage of humorous notes and brief items from various newspapers. It mentions odd quotes about Boston and Oklahoma, a few jokes about pigs in clover, a drummers clerk joke, and a curious confidence game with a dead man. It highlights colorful remarks from Yonkers to Detroit and Burlington to Philadelphia.
A small Grovetown Georgia church was dedicated as a memorial to poet Paul A Hayne, funded by local ladies at a modest 1775. Mary Anderson arrived in London with rosy cheeks amid rumors of illness, while Admiral Febiger’s wife suffered serious injuries in a Washington carriage accident. Pope Leo's economy shows a large surplus, with Vatican outlay and jubilee gifts noted. Remarks from Whitman and Whittier discuss Holmes and prison labor, reflecting cultural and social debates of the time.
Arrangements are nearly complete for a special service at Christ Church Salem street on Tuesday April 30. The service follows the New York bishop’s order to be used in St Paul’s Chapel and in this diocese by Bishop Paddock. Samuel Eliot will deliver the address. The Advent Church choir, led by Mr S B Whitney, will render the music. Tickets gain early access at 10 30, general admission at 10 55, with service at 11. Estimated attendance includes parish members and Episcopalian Club members, plus invited guests.
At the Massachusetts General Hospital quarter meeting the trustees approved chairman Dr Eliot and Mr Lothrop protesting before the legislative committee on railroads against any elevated railroad near the hospital. They were authorized to remonstrate for the board at any time, citing serious injury from such a road. Boston, April 13, 1889.
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