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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1887
Page
4
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The Boston Dost reports on a literacy based minor employment bill pending in the legislature. It notes Illiterates rising from 95,065 in 1880 to 121,572 in 1885, and cites a sponsor’s claim that many workers aged 14 to 16 in mills cannot read or write. It discusses pay for the state board of arbitration, the gas commission, Sunday closing law enforcement in New York and Boston, and remarks by Mayor Hewitt about public policy over religious grounds.
The text argues a witness remains competent on Irish parliamentary party complicity in past outrages and holds Major Saunderson's statement as absolutely untrue. It contends the declaration should carry weight with fair-minded people and be given more regard than Mr Chambers contribution, which is described as unfounded.
The Massachusetts Club gathered to map the 1887 campaign with a mix of venerable senators and young congressmen. Speakers warned of a potential Massachusetts shift toward Cleveland and Andrew over Blaine and Ames, urged party organization over policy, and judged the current slate as demoralized and stagnant.
A new Maine statute tightens liquor control advancing toward stricter temperance aims. The state moves liquor sale under gubernatorial and town-appointed commissioners, restricts druggists, imposes imprisonment for first offences, raises penalties for illegal sale, and sets fines of 450 dollars plus costs and thirty days in jail, with higher fines and six months for subsequent violations.
The new Maine law increases penalties for drunkenness repeat offenses and imposes imprisonment for a second conviction. It also declares payment of the United States special tax for liquor as prima facie evidence of selling intoxicating liquors, with fines up to $100 and 30 days in jail for common sellers. A key trial in Augusta centers on a deputy collector’s testimony about U S licenses, tests of enforcement, and the law’s practical reach.
A sharp discussion over Mr. Fawcett's attack on newspaper drama critics. The author defends critics as teachers and counters Fawcett's charge that critics hinder dramatic advancement. The piece weighs the line between theatrical and literary merit and questions Fawcett’s ad hominem approach.
The article debates the role of critics in theater and literature, arguing leniency undermines honest appraisal. It notes the Advertiser’s shift from criticism to apology, praises the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s tour reception, and mentions a delay on the steamship Germanic and a rift between Mrs James Brown Porter and her sponsor Mrs Bancroft over coaching and perceived blame.
A Boston observer recalls a recent Ruddigore performance with audience approval for a melodramatic moral, notes Gilbert as serieux, and shifts to street venders and a dumg show seller. He muses on crime memory, Arbor Day in Back Bay, and shade along Beacon Street and Park Street Church.
A writer extols shade trees in city streets from Granary burying ground to South Boston, praising their cooling beauty and mood lifting effect. He warns planting must follow soil light and climate rules, urges varied species beyond elms and horse chestnuts, and calls Arbor Day to advance skilled, scientific tree planting in Boston.
The Henschels drew a large Meiona audience for the second vocal recital in the series. The program featured Beethoven Creation Hymn and arias by Paisiello, Cimarosa, Brahms, Massenet, Saint Saens, Schubert, and more, with Mrs Henschel praised for French songs and Brahms numbers. Mr Henschel delivered clear, dignified, manly singing, notably on the Creation Hymn. The third concert is set for Thursday afternoon with a final recital on the following Saturday.
The piece argues for a Boston authors club. it compares the New York model, stresses social purpose over aggressive aims, and notes five of eight signers are already members. Meetings every two weeks will include invited guests. leaders to appoint a secretary and treasurer. Also report on Bernard O Callaghan pushed from a bobtail car in Jersey City by four drunken passengers. driver killed.
In a stern letter to the editor from Union Club New York dated April 14 1887 E P Fawcett criticizes Boston Advertisers review of The Earl and praises actor Mr Riddle. He argues critics hinder drama urging literary standards and defender of true art over sensationalism.
A letter to the Post complains that the Tremont street watering trough opposite Waltham street causes traffic delays and mud by blocking the crossing. The writer urges moving the trough twenty feet south to ease pedestrian and vehicular flow and asks Will Taverner to review the site.
A Royal Oak resident sleeps over twenty days while Michigan is portrayed as alert. The piece taunts spring signs such as a hand organ invasion, a New London Sunday school crazy supper, and quips about Governor Hill vetoes and State storage jokes. It surveys strikes, politics, and odd snippets from multiple periodicals with witty, satirical tone.
A collage of opinion excerpts and dispatches across newspapers. Topics include literary honesty, political time limits, party strategy, Randalls rising status, and protectionist debates with sharp one liners from various journals. The selections sketch press attitudes toward plagiarism, rhetoric, and reform era political contention.
A letter from Rev M J Savage of Boston dated April 16 1887 disputes a newspaper account alleging that Mrs Ross was endorsed by him and others. Savage states he never endorsed any medium and asks for a correction in the paper.
Charles E. French of Boston corrects a record from the West End railroad hearing dated April 16, 1587. He notes that a remonstrants’ stance was misrecorded and that substituting preferring for professing aligns the clause with the original intention.
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