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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1887
Page
4
Boston Post Publishing Co lists daily and weekly subscription prices: daily one year nine dollars, six months four fifty, three months two twenty five, one month seventy five cents. Weekly Friday edition one year one dollar fifty. All money sent at sender's risk, payable to Lost Publishing Company. Washington Office address given.
The FRIDAY MORNING April 29 1587 report says German authorities deem their servants actions irregular and harmony will be restored between nations. It notes the legislature enjoys a holiday break after months of debates on Sunday shop hours liquor bills towns and lobby costs. The piece adds France was not at fault and calls the vacation well earned.
The Parnell letter controversy stirs readers as Chamberlain and Gladstone reportedly discuss Parnell’s plans after the Phoenix Park murder. Grinstone’s statement adds weight to Parnell’s defense, prompting questions about Times coverage and potential repercussions for Liberal credibility.
Sir George Trevelyan climbs among English Liberal Unionists for openly condemning the Irish coercion bill. He warns the measure would bind Ireland to the ascendancy party and says the belief that support is needed to aid the government is dangerous. Trevelyan differs from other Unionists who split from Gladstone on Home Rule and coercion.
Yesterday the Tome Market Club announced its aim to offset free trade teaching and educate the public on protecting home industries. Its officers, viewed as party leaders, hint the group will remain within staunch Republican circles and reflect rising revenue reform activity in the community.
Fragmentary text questions educational progress and hints at past inaction versus achievement. It contrasts resting content with effort and suggests some unidentified accomplishment may have occurred.
Senator West defends President Cleveland against claims of withdrawal from public life. He says Cleveland does not seek renomination yet will not refuse duties, and would likely be renominated if the convention were held tomorrow. The piece notes party sentiment backing reform and unity ahead of 1888.
The article weighs profit sharing as a potential future for labor relations, noting possible reduction in strikes but risks when profits fall. It cites issues like funding during losses and the need for reserve schemes, arguing that practical tests must determine feasibility rather than theory. The piece references Mr. Richard Anprica and Alpheite on such concerns.
The author argues for employee access to business books via elected representatives to guard against fraud and credit risk. He cites industrialists Aldrich and Maison Leclaire to illustrate when profit sharing works, noting that inequality in wages can undermine this system, which may succeed where efficiency is key and be impossible where one person dominates success.
The article surveys steam navigation from early 19th century beginnings to Cunard’s rise in 1840 and compares Britannia and Umbria to show rapid progress. It highlights twin screw propulsion as the coming advance, promising greater speed, redundancy, and potential unsinkability, with note of triple expansion engines already in use.
The article discusses fuel saving steamship devices and argues against enlarging ship size. It cites North German Lloyd and White Star experience showing 5000 to 6000 ton vessels competing with larger ships. It warns English birthplace laws not suited for America in 1887 and notes U S steam tonnage lagging Britain since 1860. It calls for navigation law reform to boost American ship development.
The article argues Boston could host a German opera season with conductor Mr. Gericke and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, detailing a capable conductor, orchestra, theatre, and eager public. It notes New York’s opera success and warns interstate law may raise excursionist costs harming summer events like camp meetings and cattle shows.
A Boston observer notes how rain drives people to pack horse cars on Tremont and Washing ton streets. He praises conductors who manage crowds, describes riders aiming for nearest stops, and reflects on the resilient walking habit and humanity seen aboard the horse-drawn service.
Several thousand packed the Boston Theatre to hear Patti and Scalchi in Semiramide. Critics praised the artists as ideal Semiramide and Arsace, while lamenting dated staging and uneven production.
A Canadian or American reader notes a new English biographical dictionary edited by Lloyd C. Sanders of Oxford. The work tallies contemporary figures and predecessors with short, descriptive notices. It covers American celebrities unevenly, praising Howells and Whitman while questioning details about Blaine Cleveland and Phillips.
The Charlestown high school class of 1869 to 1875 held a reunion dinner at Parker House with officers elected: President J. C. Marshall, Secretary Frank Reed, Treasurer R. B. Hardy. Guest speaker was N W Littlefield, the first teacher of the class. The Bruggists and North Mutual Relief Association met at Young's. The Roxbury Horse Guards hosted a complimentary dinner for Captain David F Henderson and First Lieutenant G F Henderson at the Quincy with guests Major Kemp and staff and officers of the Lancers.
Lanman’s Biographical Annals of the Civil Government of the United States, revised by Morrison, adds two thousand names to more than ten thousand notices of government figures. The appendix lists Congress members and officials, with the Declaration of Independence and amended Constitution. Sold for $8, well bound for reference.
The book Solar Biology by Hiram E. Butler argues for astrology as practical life guidance with tables and diagrams to read friends by stars. Critics note the author’s earnest tone, fasting health claims, and prediction of more volumes, while unbelievers dismiss the mysticism and occult wisdom.
Mr Mendenhall traces a century of electrical progress from Galvani to modern uses in telegraph telephone railways and lighting. He foresees future advances with electric heating and household motors and writes in a clear simple style for popular readers.
A charming readable critique praises the book for its pleasant companionship gentle wit and tasteful presentation. It notes the author’s whimsical invalidism and calls the work a model of simple refined taste from Houghton Mifflin with inexpensive bindings and appealing design.
King's Chapel Boston marked two centuries since its founding on December 15. A 200 page commemorative volume published by Little, Brown & Co. 1887 includes services addresses poems and three Foote sermons along with letters detailing the church's history.
A jumble of quips and anecdotes spanning politics liquor droughts and society notes. The piece lampoons Prohibition debates observations about fashion in Japan courts and a Kansas cow's butter hair mystery with local newspaper quips and jokes.
A collage of brief opinions targets legislatures and culture. It notes the Indiana, New Jersey, and New York assemblies, Boston division debates, and calls to let the people decide, while criticizing biennial sessions and lamenting native talent versus imported preachers.
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