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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1887
Page
4
Subscriptions for the Boston Post are listed: daily rates for one year nine dollars, six months four dollars fifty, three months two dollars twenty five, one month seventy five cents. Weekly Friday issue rate one year one dollar fifty. Published as second class matter with payments to the Post Publishing Company. Washington office at 1420 New York Ave Room 37.
The Boston morning papers report a growing wave of emigration with ships like the Cephalonia bringing over a thousand steerage passengers plus fifty in the second cabin. Cunard adds three extra steamers to the Boston line within a fortnight to meet demand as travelers seek Americas. The destination question remains as intriguing as the pins debate.
The act passed by the New York Legislature sets May 1, 1888 as the deadline for removing stove use on passenger trains, with the Boston & Albany Railroad already equipping two trains with steam heat and electric lamps. The piece argues for faster reform and notes lawmakers benefited from the new system while riders pay the fare.
The piece weighs the potential return to 1871 dictatorship if Germany declares martial law in Alsace Lorraine and warns of provocation to French national spirit. It compares German coercion efforts to a failed policy by Bissanick and Lord Samispuny, and notes Boston street digging rights amid a Mayor veto and uncertain legality.
In a regretful letter to the Americas Club of Pittsburgh on Grant anniversary, Mr. Conkling criticizes the current political scene. He argues the party Grant led remains intact but must “resume the spirit” that made it useful and suggests the Republicans could revitalize by addressing key questions and acting on convictions.
The text notes Conkling’s closing remark hoping the evening be full of profit, paired with critique of the paper taking the opposite side and failing to act according to convictions. The excerpt reflects a satirical tone on editorial stance and sincerity.
Following a failed Sioux City murder conviction, Haverhill Ohio reports the fatal shooting of Dr W T Northorop by a family of liquor dealers on his way to the office. Some say political motive in a Republican stronghold shaped by temperance laws, others cite personal feud.
The Michigan House expelled Representative H. Dakin on Thursday for soliciting money to influence votes and for compiling a list of members with money amounts. The case, likened to Massachusetts Legislature scandals, blamed the conduct on social rather than bribery motives, sparking debate on legislative ethics.
A review of the Saturday Review's praise for Mr. Chamberlain reflects the dramatic shift in British politics since 1886. The piece notes how Conservatives once despised Chamberlain but now praise him for a Scottish tour, while earlier remarks about Irish MPs being murderers are dismissed as irrelevant and foolish.
The piece critiques the Saturday Review defense of Joseph Chamberlain amid Home Rule clashes. It notes Chamberlain speaks frankly, risking Liberal estrangement, and questions the Review’s sincerity and aims while hinting he may be left to fend for himself after serving Conservative goals.
The Boston and Maine signs a lease to acquire the Boston and Lowell, creating a wide network that merges northern New England lines. The merged system dominates Maine traffic and likely controls much of New Hampshire and parts of Massachusetts, signaling a trend toward consolidation across rail, streetcar, and general business. The pros and cons of such monopolies are debated, with economists noting potential gains and risks.
London reporters recount Mr Gladstone visiting the American Exhibition at Earl's Court where Burrato Bint and a Wild West performance entertained him. A later interview with an Indian performer sparked musings on Ireland and the Bloody Shirt remark, with reflections on its political implications.
Report on Mr Gladstone’s meeting with Rep Surr suggests little new information and a tepid response to questions on philanthropy. The interview left Surr largely indifferent to abstract questions about brotherhood, while noting the Wild West Show as a stronger impression of American life on the visitor.
Critics in New York panned the Elaine staging after its Thursday matinee. The Tribune called it nearly unintelligible to readers of the poem and likened it to a charade at a social festival, doubting if it will ever be staged again. The piece sparks sharp barbs at authors Parsons LatHrop and Edwards, while other items mockBridge jumpers and attack Swinburne versus Gladstone in the Transcript.
Harvard University announces a week of events including evening prayers at Appleton Chapel led by Rev. Gordon and Dr. Hale, lectures in languages and law, seminars, and a range of academic activities. Highlights include May 2 readings on Le Mariage de Figaro and The Clouds of Aristophanes, May 4 debates on railroad issues, and May 7 Boylston prize trials and medical faculty meeting.
Mr A Lawrence Rotch of the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory announces that the Boston Chamber of Commerce and the undersigned have subscribed to Telegraph morning reports from about forty signal service stations, reports recently discontinued by the signal service.
Sergeant Cole of the Boston signal service will receive and chart weather reports from the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory. Predictions for southeastern New England will be issued daily to the Associated Press after May 1887, before 3 p.m. for the next 24 hours. Mr. H. H. Clayton will generally make the predictions and define terms such as fair weather threatening weather rain and warmer or colder.
A Boston writer muses on removing planks from the Common and the surprise rustle of papers beneath. He recalls Rev. Dr. Bartel inspecting Sumner’s statue, the folly of umbrella ownership, and a digressive tale of Johnny Lepine with a country merchant, all framed in a reflective urbane voice.
A critical review finds Two Gentlemen of Boston lacking local color or coherent aim. The heroine’s vague ascent to matrimony stalls the plot, with two Boston men portrayed as dull foils. The piece labels the title misleading and notes flat style and tiresome narration despite the publisher Ticknor & Co 1887.
The Kellogg collection of autographs offered by Libbie Co. on Monday features rare signers of the Declaration of Independence including Lyman Hall and Thomas Stone. The sale highlights complete sets, portraits, bound volumes, and a unique bound currency volume with both faces shown, reflecting a rich array of Revolutionary and literary figures.
Abraham O. Bigelow, president of the Massachusetts National Bank, died at his Jamaica Plain residence at 5:30 last evening. Born August 2, 1812 in Westminster, he formed A. O. Bigelow & Bros in 1830 and served as Boston alderman and state legislator. He led the Handel and Haydn Society in past years and remained active in city affairs. his widow and one daughter survive.
Dr Gustavus P Pratt a well known Cohasset physician died last evening after a three month illness Born February 14 1840 he studied at Phillips Exeter Academy Boston Medical College and served as surgeon in the Civil War He practiced medicine in Cohasset since the war and belonged to Souphasset Lodge Nantasket Lodge K of H and George W Perry Post G A R He leaves a widow and three children.
Mr Henry Claflin longtime Newton resident and Boston merchant died aged 74 after a career in New York and Boston under firms Claflin Saville Co Claflin Allison Somes and Claflin Allison Co The Hon John M Goodwin of Augusta Me died at Paraiso Springs Cal while there for health Joseph Dudley prominent Salmon Falls New Hampshire citizen died yesterday
The Somerville man James F. Nowtir faces murder charges in the January killing of George A. Codman. Trial set for May 17 in East Cambridge with the defense asserting insanity. Attorney General Sherman and District Attorney Stevens lead the government case after police and state detectives gathered further evidence, while Somerville police say they solved the mystery within fifteen hours but were ignored.
The Rev. Thomas Hickford resigns as pastor of Wood Memorial Church Cambridge with June effect as he has received a call from a Western church. The Rev. Thomas J. Conaty of Worcester lectured on Ireland's Battle for Nationality at St. John's Hall East Cambridge last night, under Grattan Branch Irish National League, for home rule in Ireland.
The item surveys varied topics from Rev. Dr. McGlynn preferring jaw smith to jokes about tornado caves and Brooklyn lacks libraries. It mentions ex congressman Chittenden giving 100000 to Yale and George Seney donating art, plus Ney’s skull trepan history and a coin sought after by collectors.
A current comment notes Republicans revive John C Calhoun in campaigning as a strong issue. It argues strength lies in age more than present needs, reflecting cross party critique on Calhoun’s relevancy. Another editorial hints at Cleveland potentially not seeking another term and public expectations shifting.
The N Y Sun notes three eminent Democrats with labor support potential Samuel Jackson Randall of Pennsylvania David Bennett Hill of New York and William Tell Coleman of San Francisco. Any would be viable labor candidates and could garner earnest Democratic backing and labor votes nationwide.
The President backs reform in land distribution, promising action against robbers on the public domain. The Senate withholds relief and the House refuses to back the commissioner, but the Chief Magistrate remains on the side of justice and may enlist a capable Attorney-General to press the work forward.
A New York Evening Post opinion contrasts Blaine and Sherman, arguing Blaine would have avoided capture or worsened outcomes for the story. It cites Manchester Union commentary on Blaine’s Catholic backing in 1884 and suggests explanations tied to political favors and church relations in Ohio and New York.
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