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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1890
Page
4
The Boston Post explains classified and department page locations with details on payments to the Financial Department Sixth page commercial content on pages Six and Seven and Ship News on page Three. The notice warns that money sent is at sender's risk and checks should be payable to the Financial Department.
Boston dispatch notes Nova Scotia fish products fell by 1.445 million dollars from the prior year with declines in cod haddock and pollock, despite Canada’s vessel bounty. By contrast British Columbia salmon profits rose by 1.5 million, signaling prosperity through private enterprise. The piece also defends North Dakota seed wheat arrangements and rebukes sensational North American press rumors about ex President Cleveland, clarifying a false World interview and Sun comments.
A New York ballot reform compromise preserves secrecy while allowing voters to paste a party ticket over the official ballot. literacy concerns are addressed. Separately Boston merchants protest McKinley tariff plans adding heavy duties on hosiery, arguing for continued protection and warning of trade harm. The Ohio bill is noted for adopting party-named ballots.
A Friday bill proposes sweeping changes to nominating procedures to mirror higher ballot integrity. It repeals the 1888 permissive caucus act, makes provisions obligatory, and sets thresholds for party caucuses to qualify for nominations and delegate representation.
The Pan American Congress finished its labors after weeks of travel and deliberation. Blaine praised the work, while McKinley era trade policies drew critique. The piece notes limited practical gains, mentions international bank ideas, a coin commission, subsidy schemes, and arbitration debates, ending with a light anecdote about Editor Capwell.
The article outlines a proposed bill to regulate caucuses with strict safeguards. It requires check list tallies, oath of challengers on party support, and optional ballot box use upon voter petition. Polls would stay open two hours or four hours if large vote totals are expected, with possible voting rules mirroring State elections. Critics note compulsory provisions, while supporters urge reform based on 1888 experience.
A collage of 19th century curiosities and public affairs features editorials on Wanamaker's retail stance, political plumage over a Nanticoke postmaster bid, and opposition to idol import duties. It notes idol seizures in New York, health and street condition debates, campus athletic overviews, and Memorial Arch fundraising stalls in New York. It also mentions interstate railways pay, Barnum’s Boston absence, a Nashville perpetual motion claim, and the McKinary bill’s revenue hopes.
The Indianapolis Sentinel argues that Indiana soil favors fish worms over silk worms, noting McKinley’s bounty favors silk worms while fish worms would starve amid competition from pauper Asian worms, potentially worsening local fish worm prospects.
In a Chicago News editorial from Indiana the piece argues against free sugar and government subsidies as disguised taxes. It warns that extending pensions to the domestic sugar industry through public taxation is cheaper but harms consumers by taxing all essential goods.
A New York Times counterpoint accuses Republicans in Congress of proposing protective duties on wool and carpet wools to appease a small Ohio minority. The piece calls the plan an insult to farmers, noting their profits are eroded as higher wool costs are passed to consumers in carpets and other wool goods.
The Philadelphia Ledger argues that intelligent Northerners oppose force bills as a remedy for Southern ills. It says true reform comes from Southern whites recognizing that Black people are part of the South with rights and access to ample free schools. It condemns Congress as using humane sentiment for selfish aims.
Newark, April 20. T. H. Conant, a well known artist and brother in law of Freeholder Thomas Kinsey, hanged himself Saturday night. No cause for his death by his own action is shown.
William O'Brien engaged to Raffelovitch’s daughter in Paris. Sir John Millais portrays ex-Secretary Endicott’s daughter Mrs Chamberlain. Major Serpa Pinto arrives in Lisbon and is greeted by scientific societies. Comte de Keratry sails to France aboard La Gasconne from New York. Matthews, new US minister to Morocco, reaches Gibraltar and sails to Tangier aboard the Alliance. Senor Royne Saenz Pena of Argentina named Minister of Foreign Affairs. Samuel Randall’s finances were handled by his wife and he asked his son Sammy for 50 cents to buy stamps.
A Boston reader endorses Dr Bowditch on watering macadam streets to protect public health and road longevity. He urges citizen action, petitions, and a Faneuil Hall meeting with Health Board and physicians echoing the sanitary plan. He contrasts Brookline’s policy and recalls Chesterfield review anecdotes as context for civic reform.
In Boston, Nikisch conducts a mixed program featuring Volkmann serenade, Mozart aria, and Brahms C minor Symphony with soloists Anton Hekking and Steinbach-Jahns. The critic questions the Brahms finale while praising the entering colors and the C minor’s counterpoint and foresees a Paganini moto perpetuo encore next week. The Gilmore Concert follows with large turnout at Music Hall as Koeke Klein and O Mahony perform, promising another Gilmore appearance.
A prisoner transport van known as the Black Maria broke an axle on Tremont Street near Hanover while moving ten inmates from Station 83 toward the city prison. The Station 3 guard and patrol wagon responded with bracelets aiding the safe return of all occupants to the destination.
This afternoon John Orth with Alma Byrnes and Gertrude Franklin offers a third piano recital in Steinert Hall featuring Bach Variations for two pianos, Cowen and Bertram C Henry songs, Beethoven two pianos concerto, Rubinstein Schumann Liszt and Heuselt piano works. Union Hall hosts Henry Lofgren tenor and Mme De Berg Lofgren soprano from Stockholm with Corbett Bennett and C Hill. Chhve Mead violinist to play at Petersburg festival in May. Mildred B B Tuckerman vocal recital at Bumstead Hall with Samuel Tuckerman and Annette Welsh.
A collage of captions and snippets ranges from Garibaldi’s son as an alderman to jokes about legal matters and a New York World ad venture. It notes German chancellor Caprivi’s Italian roots, Abbotsford as a showplace, and Lord Salisbury’s Riviera villa plans, with a verse on Thessaly and longing.
Henry Williams of Concord Square writes to the editor in April 1890 calling for reform in street watering. He cites dust on Columbus Avenue and South End streets, damage to bedding and clothing from debris blown by winds, and poor water cart performance. He urges city supervision or municipal watering to curb fraud and ensure honest service. He notes a rise in government workers in Washington and closes with the general discontent over cart operators.
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