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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1888
Page
4
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Washington legislation moves slowly and Speaker Carlisle warns of a delayed adjournment. He blames partisan debate for the wearisome session, a view echoed by many observers who see little progress in public business.
Carlisle condemns extending existing appropriations to cover a delayed year as pernicious. He notes some future expenses are necessary but decries Congress negligence. With only two months left in the session, lawmakers must push appropriation bills forward rapidly to meet the fiscal year end.
Colonel CopMAN dismisses the convention platform remarks on Southern politics as preposterous and campaign rhetoric. He says such sentiments are rarely voiced by sane citizens and that the speech misstates progress in political conditions, underscoring the platform’s lack of honesty.
The Ways and Means plan grants each side ten days in committee of the whole delaying a tariff bill vote until May 17 at the earliest. When the bill reaches the House, unlimited delays could arise. Reform members are praised for granting time to opponents, arguing extended debate yields gains and challenges from Republicans will face fatigue and less reason for obstruction.
The sixth district Democratic convention drew a sharp line between spoilsmen and liberals, ending in a reform victory. Delegates rejected the Saint Louis committee’s influence, while the party endorsed President Cleveland, signaling commitment to reform and good government in Charlestown.
The Transcript notes that Dr Burper and General Conswell favor tariff revision but offer no concrete plan. Critics with a skeptical view see earnest talk similar to other political statements, while acknowledging the mild, tea influenced innocence in political engagement.
The Transcript lauds Dr Burden’s motto to revise the tariff judiciously and sensibly as a guide for Congress. Other sources prefer the bill before Congress, viewing it as a judicious plan for tariff revision independent of Burden’s pronouncements.
Rhode Island Senator Cuncr states he does not approve the proposed exemption for periodical literature in the international copyright bill. He calls recent criticisms by this paper misdirected and notes publishers of two magazines push the amendment. Senator Chace and others argue the change would abandon the bill’s core principle.
A harsh critique of yesterday’s Massachusetts Republican convention at Tremont Temple condemns its performance as dull and indecisive. The piece questions the platform, notes dull rhetoric by presiding officers, and contrasts the event with past influential conventions while highlighting the broader political implications in Louisiana and New Orleans.
The article notes a Louisiana election last week where Democrats won by more than 60,000 despite claims of intimidation of Black voters. It frames the issue as a partisan flashpoint tied to national debates on democracy and tariff reform.
The British Commons debate on Ireland ends a period of protestations with Mr Justin McCarry leading a sharp attack on Balfour's policy. Gladstone presses the government, challenging trust and veto on the appeal right, signaling a renewed radical push and a breakdown of the truce.
The fragment notes that additional viewpoints in the resumed clashes with the government should not be overlooked. It emphasizes broader perspectives within the ongoing dispute and signals ongoing concern over strategic positions and public reaction.
The May Scribner's features Austin Dobson on Pope with engravings, Longfellow on Greek vases, and essays on Japanese art and modern explosives. A Stevenson novel excerpt includes a harsh critique of a metropolitan editor, while reader letters lament doorplate removal in Boston and call for individual house character and practical door hardware.
In Boston a former Bostonian and New York autist Dr Edward G Loring dies. A Harvard Medical School graduate of 1864 he gained high professional rank in New York and was associated with Dr Agnew. He was praised for social charm and genial manners. He leaves a physician brother in Boston and a venerable father who once served as judge of the Court of Claims. The writer also notes urban sights and weather, reflecting on the city’s street life and unusual advertising tandems. The piece blends obituary with local commentary and personal reflections on April cold and street scenes.
Walter J. Damrosch led his fifth Wagner lecture detailing the first act of Gotterdammerung with notes on the Norse spinning scene Siegfried and Brünnhilde, the Gibichungen episode, and the ring’s exchange. Piano illustrations highlighted motifs as in prior talks. The final lecture will be held Saturday afternoon.
The Apollo Club gave its penultimate program at Music Hall last evening, featuring Thayer's Hymn to Apollo new for the group, Mendelssohn and Schumann songs, Verdi arias, and three Helen Hood pieces sung by Mrs Maude Starkweather. Performances showed rich tone and refined technique though the new Thayer work caused timidity, with reception honoring the ensemble and the Greek character in the centerpiece.
Personal notices describe Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland remaining in Washington, a ball opening a new home by the Mexican minister and Mrs. Romero, and multiple social ties. Awards and appointments include G Stanley Hall becoming Clark University president. Obituaries note the sudden death of Dr Edward G Loring, a prominent New York oculist and yachtsman.
The American Antiquarian Society held its semi annual meeting at the Atheneum with Stephen Salisbury presiding. The report noted several member deaths including Judge F H Dewey of Worcester. A paper on Early Books and Libraries was read, treasurer Paine reported flourishing funds totaling 104331.31, with numerous subfunds and cash on hand. The librarian Barton listed gifts of books pamphlets and volumes since the last report. George H Moore read on The Bibliography of Witchcraft in Massachusetts. The gathering adjourned to Parker House for entertainment by Edward L Davis.
Wo I P Warren of Boston University writes to the Post thanking an Athenian for noting an understatement of Athens University student numbers in the Boston University Year Book. He states the tuition policy cited came from authorized actions of Athens authorities or Boston officials.
At Winthrop school an exhibition displayed the girls needlework and garments, dolls with wardrobes, and a 12 year old Theresa Pastorelli’s blue flannel suit. Miss Cummings presided as visitors admired 2001 pieces produced in the last school year with 1580 buttonholes.
The Euterpe Society held its annual session among the Knabe pianos in Tremont street. Officers named for the coming year include President B J Lang Vice President E W Tyler Directors Allen A Brown Carl Juelton Hamilton Osgood A Van Wagenen Secretary Treasurer Arthur Foote. Next year's concerts likely will be on Mondays.
Harvard nines routed Bowdoin with an 80 to 0 score after six innings at Helmes field. Harvard pitcher Bates struck out twelve, Bowdoin reached third base only twice as Harvard fielded superbly and ran bases with speed. Also noted is the Conference Francaise debut at Dane Hall and a library committee vote to proceed with building the new library using the current $350,000 funds.
A column of varied jibes and anecdotes on fashion, travel, and society from a bygone era. It lampoons straw hats, wind, and transport while noting headlines about a Florida railway, Moroccan sultan, a Kansas City faith healer, and theater quips. It recalls editorial slips about the Sixty-ninth veterans and a sly jab at a New York paper’s proofreading.
A dense Brattle Street crowd waits for John Barton as Joseph Cook Apostle Fulton and other notables attend a lavish Boston banquet at the Quincy House. Sullivan's arrival sparks wild cheers after speeches by Cunningham Holske Corbett and others, sealing a grand reception for the champion.
The ninety eighth annual meeting of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Massachusetts convenes at Trinity Chapel on May 2. The day includes preliminaries, a 9:30 a.m. sermon by Rev George Zabriskie Gray, D D, and holy communion. Offertory alms go to relief of aged or disabled Episcopal clergymen. At 3:30 p.m. Bishop Paddock delivers his fifteenth annual address to clerical and lay members.
Hyde Park residents, meeting after notice in legal form, re enacted warrant items. Bartlett re elected moderator. Voted to confirm March 28 1888 town meeting votes, adopt changes, raise selectmen salaries to 150 dollars each, allocate 16000 for street and sidewalk work, use 1700 from sidewalk assessments for further improvements, allot 300 for Dana avenue, and 5000 to cover Greenwood schoolhouse rebuilding deficiency.
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