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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1889
Page
4
Charleston cruiser trial trip rumor debunked
The Broston Post dismisses sensational San Francisco rumors about the new cruiser Charleston. It notes the trial trip was postponed a few days and reporters were restricted, arguing that conclusions of machinery failures are mere assumptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Charleston
Silent General Boulang er Quietly Talks Warless Power Tale
The article notes General Boulang er’s restrained public stance since arriving in England. He tells reporters that his rise to power would not mean war and cautions against stirring French instincts. He also discusses Franco German relations in blunt terms referencing 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulanger
England
France
Germany
Removal of Postmasters Cited as Political Motive
A Richmond post office employee receives a note from General Superintendent Vickery confirming retirement was not due to fault but “of a political nature.” The exchange cites President Harrison’s pledge that public service should guide removals, underscoring political grounds in the postmaster shakeup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Post
Richmond
Vickery
J. L. Bett
Harrison
Prohibition Fight Deepens as Miner Demands Prohibitory Law
The Rev. Dr. Miner and supporters denounce the amendment's defeat at the polls and press the Republican Legislature to enact prohibitory legislation in response to what they call a betrayal of prohibition. Party leaders face continued turmoil until Prohibitionists are silenced or satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
Dr. Miner
Miner
Letter to Indiana campaign managers fades in humorous tone
The piece portrays Colonel W W DUPLEY and VAN PELTZ in Indiana as failing to win broad support for General HARRISON. It notes bitterness toward Sam VAN PELTZ and hints at BreeN and “floaters in blocks of fire” as political code. The parallel to Mr CHANDLER twelve years earlier suggests similar neglect in rewards after Hayes era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Dupley
Indiana
Sam
van Peltz
Harrison
Bren
Colonel Dupley
bin’ Chandler
Chandler
Hayes
DupLey
Ambition to Right Wrongs Hovers Over Two Months Ahead
The passage notes an affront presented by Dupuey and his pursuer HAYEs, with Dupuey hopeful the issue may be resolved in about two months. The wording implies a pending correction or reconciliation framed as a distant near-term outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Dupuey
Occupying the soil and the Cherokee Strip dispute
The piece analyzes General Weaver's urged land occupation in Oklahoma and the Cherokee strip. It notes legal risks, government actions on Indian land rights, and looming conflicts as white settlers push beyond Oklahoma into the Cherokee Strip, with leases and negotiations shaping future occupancy and Indian protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Oklahoma
Cherokee Strip
Indian Territory
Interior Department
Congress
Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Live Stock Association
Live Stock Association
Severalty
Rapid Transit in Boston and a New Harvest Device
The piece opines on elevated railways for Boston linking downtown stations to Charlestown Old Cambridge Dorchester and outer suburbs. It contrasts New Yorks failures with Boston benefits urges public discussion and cautions against hasty passage, noting evolving transit tech and mixed urban impact. It also briefly covers farmer use of wire binders for grain and a charm of local horse notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Haymarket Square
Somerville
Charlestown
Old Cambridge
Eliot Street
Marine Park
Dorchester
West Roxbury
Franklin Park
Brookline
Brighton
State House
Defeating the Twine Trust in American Farming
Farmers in the South and West find substitutes to defeat the twine monopoly. Cotton planters pledge to use self-raised substitutes, while grain producers in the West and Northwest move toward alternatives. Twine binders are now common, with harvesting machine makers near perfecting applications. Sisal and Manila fibers are imported and controlled by the twine monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jute Trust
Twine Trust
McCormick
South
West
Northwest
Manila
Judge CooLry to Lecture on Impartiality in Railroad Service
Judge CooLry of the interstate ecommerce commission will lecture next Monday evening in Sanders Theatre Cambridge by invitation of Harvard Finance Club. The talk, The Requirement of Impartiality and Uniformity in Railroad Service, should draw lawyers and railroad men. public admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge CooLry
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Sanders ‘Theatre
Cambridge
Harvard
Finance Club
Mrs. Langtry
Rosalind
Globe Theatre
Miss Marlowe
Asin
Lyons
Hamilburg
Blake
Spanish tile arches at Boston Public Library site headline showroom
In Boston, Spaniards brought from New York lay light yet strong Spanish tiles over the library cellar as arches on Boylston street. The tiles replace iron beams if successful, with partial use on Huntington Avenue. The scene evokes European townbuilding as Copley Square gains a continental air. On horse show notes, Polly and Nina, Gold Bird offspring, Norman team horses, Mary Stamboul, and remarks on thoroughbreds like Harrodsburgh and Joe Cotton are described with evaluative commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Morgan
Mars
Edgemark
Morgan
Sherman
Woodbury
Public Library
Boylston Street
New York
Boston
Huntington Avénué
Polly
Nina
Goldbird
Gold Bird
Mary Stamboul
Marrodsburgh
Binnacle
Joe Cotton
Harrodsburgh
Notable 19th Century Clergy And Diplomats In Society
The Worcester Club hosted The Hon. John D Washburn newly appointed minister to Switzerland with an informal reception. Colonel Washburn plans to sail for Europe next Wednesday. The Sumner Club presented a portrait of Charles Sumner with remarks by Senator Hoar and sketches by Kinsley. Chief Justice John D Park of Connecticut retired at age 70 after a long career since 1864. European courts react to the health recovery of the King of Holland and recall congratulatory messages to Adolph of Nassau ending his Luxembourg regency. Ex President Cleveland denies buying a cottage at Marion Mass and clarifies they have no country place. Mr Justice Horace Gray was confirmed at St Johns Church with fourteen converts, linked to Miss Jeannette Matthews who is to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Washburn
Switzerland
Worcester Club
Colonel Washburn
Europe
Sumner Club
Worcester High School
Charles Sumner
Senator Hoar
Sumner
Kinsley
John D. Park
Connecticut
Supreme Bench
King
Holland
Adolph of Nassau
Luxembourg
Cleveland
Marion
Mass
Oak View
Justice Horace Gray
St. John’s Church
Washington
Paret
Maryland and District of Columbia
Episcopal Church
Justice Gray
Jeannette Matthews
Protestant Episcopal Church
Abandoned Palatka Sailed From Belfast Seen At Sea
Captain McFarlane of the Ellie Carter reports sighting the abandoned three masted schooner Palatka of Belfast, loaded with pitch pine, waterlogged with spars broken and jibboom missing. Investigation suggests a collision near the forerigging and crew had been on board for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallifax
N.S
Captain McFarlane
Ellie Carter
Turk’s Island
Palatka
Belfast
Schooner Mary Rose Sinks in Boston Harbor
In thick weather the schooner Mary Rose from Weymouth N S capt Deveau of Yarmouth N S struck rocks north of Buglight and filled rapidly. Captain and crew abandoned ship with five passengers and reached Boston in the boat. Arrangements were made to float the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rose
Weymouth
N. S
Deveau
Yarmouth
N.S
John G. Hall & Co
Buglight
Boston
Storm Drives Steamer Australasia Aground at Michigan Island
In a Wednesday gale on Lake Superior the steamer Australasia and its consort George were driven onto Michigan Island beach near Ashland Wisconsin. The Australasia lost its shoe rudder and wheel and is seriously damaged while the consort fared badly. All crew members escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
Lake Superior
George
Michigan Island
Theatrical Gossip Sets New York Stage Week
A busy week in Boston and New York theatres with Hollis Street, Park Theatre, and Daly’s hosting opens. Miss Langtry appears as Rosalind while "Rosedale" continues at the Museum, and new pieces like "A Private Seance" debut with Falkland Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Street
London Gaiety Company
Mason
New York
Boston
Mr. Palmer
Park Theatre
Captain Swift
Daly
Times
Robert Elsmere
Union Square Theatre
New Yorker
Life Insurance Actuaries Organize In New York
The life insurance actuaries organized today with Shepard Homans of New York as president. H. W. St. John of Hartford is a vice-president and Oscar B. Ireland of Springfield, Mass. a member of the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Insurance Actuaries
New York
Shepard Homans
H. W. St. John of
Hartford
Oscar B. Ireland
Springfield
Mags
Yale Crew Names New Coach for 1889 Season
New Haven April 26 John Rogers captain of Yale University crew of 87 will coach the 89 crew for the rest of the season Pass the race beginning on Monday next ri
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
John Rogers
Yale University
New York Blossoms and Punches of Polite Yankee Wit
An assortment of clippings notes New York beauty and decorators, cites poems and quips from the Troy Press and Harper’s Bazar, and jokes about state counts and flags. It also mentions Oklahoma’s first Capital issue dated April 20, 1890, and light anecdotes about Webster, Noah Webster busts, Washington fashions, and Lincoln’s son at Gunther’s, all in brisk composite fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Harper’s Bazar
N. Y. Herald
Garret
Wurtemberg
Pittsburg
Spee
New Webster School
Noah Webster
Washington
Boston
New York Sun
Fine Arts in Boston Studios Summer Plans and Exhibits
Studio exhibitions by Mr and Mrs Selinger at 3 Hamilton Place showcase portrait work and flowers with Mrs Selinger famed for color and nature studies. The season includes visits to Europe, local openings, and plans by artists such as Ross Turner and C E Green, with Hassam and Hale preparing for salon entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Selinger
Europe
Webster Adams
North Brookfield
Ross Turner
Bermuda
Venice
C. £. L. Green
Chase’s
Dole & Richards
Hearing on Milk Price Dispute by New England Unions
The State board of arbitration heard the old surplus milk dispute between the New England Milk Producers Union and the New England Dairy Association. The petition seeks 32 cents per can for eight and a half quarts in Boston with conditions on unsold milk, and to define enforcement and the period May 1 to Oct 1, 1889. Attorneys for both sides presented arguments as the board holds the matter under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Arbitration
New England Milk Producers’ Union
New England Dairy Association
Milk Producers’ Union
Boston
J. W. D. French
George O. Whiting
Dairy Association
Papnen
E. ©. Curtis
Lyneboro
N. H
Homopathic Hospital Fair Raises Funds at Vendome
The Ladies' Aid Association of the Homoeopathic Hospital held a fair yesterday at the Vendome, bringing in about $500. Dozens of tables showcased dainty and artistic wares sold at good prices, with many volunteers managing the displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Association of the Hommopathic Hospital
Vendome
Cio
H. W. Tilton
G. H. Wyman
E.J. Milliken
T. W. Andrews
Dawson
Morse
Edward Whitney
J. Crape
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Gregorio
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Charley Wilkes
Petto
Strauss
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THE
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George Wilkes, Jr
Aright
Rolf
Electryon
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Primrose
J. F. Vila
J. K. Countie
Lewis Morrison
Boston Theatre
Faust
Lydia Thompson
Bridget
Grand Opera House
Oliver Byron
Kate Byron
Howard In
Continent
Minnie Maddern
Madison Square Theatre
Museum
Chicago Opera House
W. H. Crane
New York Dramatic Mirror
D. D. Lloyd
the Tribune
Matthews
Jessop
London
Charles Wyndham
Alstar
Star Theatre
A. W. Pinero
New Garrick Theatre
Pinero
John Hare
Forbes-Robertson
Kate Rorke
Savoy
Gilbert
YALE
Troy Press
Wets
Massachusetts
Washington Est
the Fine Arts
Francis E. Parker
Otto Grundmann
Law School
Harvard University
Robert Eddy
Parker
Life
Childe Hassam
Philip Hale
Dr. Hale
Homogopathic Hospital Fair
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