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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1887
Page
2
Post Publishing Co announces subscription rates and mail handling terms. It notes second class matter status for postal processing and details about publishing location on Mile near Washington Street.
Nathan Haskell Dole spoke at the Deerfield Summer School of History and Romance on Russian literature. He discussed the field's scope, language, and major figures Gogol, Dostoyevsky, Pisemsky, and Tolstoi, noting Tolstoi's peasant garb and charitable ideals.
The Forest of Dean by election shows Liberal gains. Samurnson, Liberal, defeats Wyndham, Conservative, by a majority of 1550 in a total vote of 7022 as Liberals increase their poll by 464 while Conservatives rise by 321 from the previous contest.
The piece notes Mr. Blaine's sustained public visibility across two continents. It cites Senator Surman offering a new chance and claims Blaine will stay abroad until next year with no Ohio contact. Tory press targets him over ties with Carneci and alleged Court entry objections based on his Irish connection.
The Indianapolis election fraud trials ended with a seven to five jury split for acquittal, a party line influenced decision. An informer testimony was the sole direct guilt evidence, while jurors faced strong political pressure and attempts to shield indicted individuals.
The state board of arbitration facilitates a compromise in the Beverly shoe shops dispute as workers return to their posts tomorrow. The settlement favors workers yet remains profitable for manufacturers, preserving industry and payroll savings. The piece notes elections in Kentucky and Texas this week and criticizes U S emigration commissioners for alleged abuses at Castle Garden, including a Norwegian woman facing deportation and an alleged assault incident.
The death of Signor Depretis removes a steadying force from Italian politics. He steered a young kingdom through taxation strains and Irredentist clashes while balancing church state tensions and foreign policy, including Egypt. His loss may shift European cabinet alignments, with potential changes in Italy's stance toward England and France.
Opponents argue the amendment faces a margin as low as 15000 in a total 825000 vote, reflecting a tight result. Other amendments center on judiciary reorganization and voter registration in cities.
The seizure of two Gloucester schooners Argonaut and French and the Hodgdon for seining off Prince Edward Island draws sharp criticism. Officials are accused of unnecessary harshness and punitive fines, while American fishermen faced confinement and food shortages aboard Canadian cruisers. The issue centers on accidental trespass with no intent to violate Canadian law. The emigration case involves a habeas corpus writ and potential release to Minnesota. Castle Garden is labeled a prison rather than an asylum.
The visit at Hatfield House featured a knee kiss for Lady Salisbury followed by a royal kiss on both cheeks. Guests were barred from seeing the Queen as Lord Salisbury’s aides moved to restrain overzealous interruptions. Lord and Lady Cadogan were escorted away amid digressions, while the Highland body servant was misidentified as the Marquis of Lorne. Prince Henry of Battenburg stayed in the stables and Mr Chamberlain appeared wary during his first meeting with allies.
The highlight of the afternoon's program was the head gardener's daughter presenting a bouquet to Her Majesty, a gesture described as the most successful and interesting feature of the event.
The piece argues Boston should teach swimming in public schools and at city baths. It recalls Bramian's Baths and Crescent Beach as past and present centers, noting drowning risks rise with more water outings and praising Roman view of running swimming and truth as education.
Mme Lillian Norton Gower returns to Boston in August and Rev Robert Collyer has been exploring Yosemite. Sculptor William G Turner departs for Europe while Elwood Cooper runs the largest olive farm in Southern California at 600 acres. Marcus C Stearns, Chicago’s original board of trade survivor, remains 72 and wealthy. Robert Louis Stevenson lies seriously ill at Bournemouth risking his American trip. Aaron Gove, 49, Denver schools chief elect and National Educational Association president, hails from Rockingham NH. General Sherman’s eldest daughter rows daily on Lake George. The Sherman cottage is noted as one of the lake’s prettiest. Vanity Fair notes Mrs Potter’s stave profession has been the season’s sensation, though her acting was...
In a daring bid the candidate, hailed by the Chicago Herald, declares he will be his own jockey this time and intends to ride to victory under his own banner.
A Philadelphia Record (Ind.) observation notes that frequent overrules between judges erode confidence in the certainty of legal outcomes, suggesting that appellate discord undermines public trust in justice.
The New York World is mistaken in asserting the Mugwumps exist from hatred of Blaine. Their motive is love of the good true and beautiful and hatred of lying deceit and hypocrisy. They act without party bias, as the Boston Herald notes.
Editorials warn Democrats to end surplus spending and reduce taxation rather than promise pensions to win votes. The Providence Journal argues that buying votes with national treasury benefits risks bribery and ignores the will of thoughtful citizens.
The Philadelphia Times notes railways profit from treating shippers equally and serving patrons better. Since a law took effect the earnings of all roads have risen as railways run in stockholders' interests rather than a ring of officers, with no likely retrograde shift.
The demand for coed lecturers signals a revival in public entertainment. Once popular, the business declined due to disappointed audiences, surviving mainly for top speakers. Now growing demand for quality speakers suggests a beneficial revival for the public.
The piece argues that theft prevention systems reveal a deeper distrust of people. It states honesty is rarely expected and that business relies on coercion and fixed agreements rather than pure integrity. The idea that one must be forced to be honest has grown, with both sides needing security to enforce agreements.
The Commercial Advertiser argues that large cities reflect the character of their citizens. If respectable people flee politics for prosperity, criminals seize control, leading to high taxes, insecurity, bad manners, and barbarism. Respectability should not complain when costs rise due to neglect of governance.
A Providence Journal excerpt urges calm focus on the country’s future. It calls for peace and concord among a sixty million population and reminds that present obligations are as imperative as those of the past.
The August Century magazine is dull overall but features two strong pieces: A. W. Greely’s Our Kivigtok about the Lady Franklin Bay expedition episode and Brander Matthews’s The Songs of the War. It discusses The Civil War songs John Brown’s Body and My Maryland and sketches on Yankee Doodle Star Spangled Banner and Marseillaise. The frontispiece shows Mrs. Howe and her Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory, with her account of writing it. Sniffin Through Jersey, Azalia, and various war and poetry items follow, including Burns Wilson verses and a long excerpt of I shall find rest with stark imagery.
From the London World Vicars of Eagle Place present Bukovacs new painting Adam and Eve. The work features a very young Adam and a lovely Eve with notable technical skill and novel treatment. The scene remains non offensive in current display with dazzling effect.
David Bennett of 767 1st street South Boston was attacked in front of 277 Kneeland street and robbed of 60 cents. Officer O Day from Station 4 chased one robber, Joseph J Sullivan of Boston street South Boston, arresting him as two others fled. John Bannon of 22 Appleton street was knocked down on the Common and robbed of 1756, receiving a cut over the eye. one suspect tall with a light mustache, another short and thick, both poorly dressed.
A mosaic of notes ranges from markets and politics to culture and travel. Mentions a mercury boom, cranberry crop fears, Texas election quips, London weddings, and a nod to opera misfortunes. Captain Deaken’s ship linked to Grant, Diaz’s welcome, and bronze art plans close the item.
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