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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1888
Page
4
Exodus of Republicans in Michigan as bolters cited
Boston Post reports a mass exodus from the Republican ranks in Michigan with over a dozen prominent figures bolting high tariff within days. The piece notes the need to prosecute dynamiters of the Chicago Burling ton Quincy conspiracy and applauds the arrest of Foreman Connors in New York for reckless blasting. It highlights injuries to three workers and argues for stricter safety to prevent such accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Chicago Times
Arthur
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Foreman Connors
New York
Sixtythird Street
Illinois Campaign Opens August 9 With Massive Speaking Plan
The Cleveland campaign in Illinois will start August 9 with over 1000 meetings in as many cities. Every Democratic organization will provide two or more speakers to discuss campaign issues. County mass meetings follow, then district meetings in all twenty congressional districts addressed by tariff reform congressmen. The final stage features state meetings with General Palmer and other national speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Illinois
Palmer
Senator Hoar Criticized Over PortER Letter In Speech
The review condemns Senator Hoar for omitting parts of Admiral PortER's letter and distributing a printed pamphlet that mixes irrelevant material. It notes the Senate's weariness with the speech, but says Hoar remains responsible for endorsing the letter while Gunnarson questions the explanation. The piece also discusses Blaine, party divisions, and tariff aims amid Republican strategizing on the Chicago platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoar
Admiral Porter
Senate
Admiral Porrier
Gunnarson
Host
General Harrison On Commerce Policy Indoors
General Harrison speaks to Henry county Republicans on commerce urging protection for American producers while proposing subsidies to American mail steamship lines to Central and South America. Observers note the plan risks voters and suggest awaiting Blaine for clearer policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Harrison
Henry County
Central
South America
Blaine
Dilapidated Boston temperance fountain on Kneeland and Tyler
A Boston observer laments the neglected 1885 Boston Boys' Temperance Union fountain at Kneeland and Tyler, dry lions mouths, broken spring, and lack of water. He urges restoration and more public fountains, noting nearby wells and the new Berkeley Tremont fountain by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, and comments on urban life and even dogs used for work in cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kneeland and
Tyler Streets
Boston Boys’ Temperance Union
Boston
Berkeley and
Tremont Streets
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Charles Street
Burnett Stays Put Amid GOP Nominations In Ninth District
The article argues Powers sought suburban goodwill but the Republicans cannot escape opposing tariff stances. It denies any bargain by WABE or Burk this year and praises Independents for challenging deals, asserting Mr. Burnett remains firmly in place in the ninth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Ninth
Burnett
Editorials Smirk Over Spooner Tariff Principle Shifts
Broadly the Journal and Advertiser mock Senator Spooner and Republicans for claiming clear principles while noting shifts in tariff stance since 1882 and 1884. It contrasts past positions on whiskey, tobacco, and the tariff with present calls for higher duties and redistribution, and predicts Blaine’s arrival may alter the campaign stance as the issue fades.
Disposition to Rebuke Dauper Over Immortel Portraits
Critics debate M Dauper’s new novel T Immortel for omitting satirical sketches of real Academy members. Though Le Nabob featured lively portraits, such targets are rare in his work. Some say the varied depictions of Academicians reflect truth, but many critics note they are not Immortals themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Dauper
Academy
Italian Baron Thanks Governor for Cignarale Sentence Commutation
Baron Fava expresses official gratitude to Governor Hixa for commuting Mrs. Cignarale's sentence. Beyond diplomatic politeness, Cignarale's life remains hardly a life any country could deem worthy of gratitude, suggesting Italy would have difficulty in accepting further favorable outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Fava
Hixa
Italy
Reminder of Mrs Clark mural subscription list
A brief notice recalls interest in the writings and goo work of the late Mrs. Clark and mentions the subscription list for the mural.
Memorial medallion for Mrs Craik to be placed at Tewkesbury Abbey
A memorial medallion for Mrs Craik will be installed in Tewkesbury Abbey. The choice ties to the novel John Halifax Gentleman and to Mrs Craik’s last visit to the town. The piece honors admirers and supports the book’s legacy amid regional history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tewkesbury Abbey
Tewkesbury
John Halifax
Tleman
Craix
Ubiquitous Police Presence on the Common
Tavener notes the sociability and constant police patrols on the Common, with two or more officers often seen together. He recalls similar impressions after new arrangements and hopes the visible ubiquity deters roughs who use the Common as a stamping-ground, steering them away from shady paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taverner
Political debate and labor papers in tariff campaign
A survey of Republican and Democratic positions in the tariff reform fight. Entrenched interests and newspapers across states weigh in on Cleveland, Harrison, and Mills. Defections, labor papers, and tariff rhetoric highlight divides among politicians and industry leaders.
Observations on longitude, algine uses, and new materials
A note surveys an exact redetermination of Greenwich and Paris longitudes, describes algine a seaweed extract with strong adhesive and finishing properties, reports Wuilleumin's refined ohm value, notes ancient gem phosphorescent practices, explains a grease extractor device, and mentions Swiss artificial boards from plaster and reed composites for building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Paris
M. H. Wuilleumin
Lord Rayleigh
Annales de Chimie Et de Physique
National Library of France
The Great Schools After the Dark Ages Lecture
The Old South lecture opened the season with Professor Ephraim Emerton of Harvard discussing the great schools after the Dark Ages. He traced medieval learning from the eleventh century through Charlemagne, Abelard, and Paris and Bologna, noting church dominance and the rise of universities as intellectual centers. Next week Miss Nina Moore will speak on The Crusades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old South Meeting House
Ephraim Emerton
Harvard University
Edwin D. Mead
Emerton
America
Old England
Europe
Greece
Oime
Rome
Charlemagne
Frank
Anselm
University of Paris
Oscellinus
William of Champeaux
Paris
Abelard
Bologna
Nina Moore
Harrison Loyal to Gloom as Blaine Steals Spotlight
In a commentary on Indiana politics, Harrison has the nomination but no real victory while Blaine dominates the attention. The piece laments the odd split of acclaim, noting the state’s exposure to this political incongruity as New York lights burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
New York
Indiana
Blaine
Herald
Washington tariff revision criticized by press
A Washington correspondent for the Tribune claims tariff schedules are to be submitted to the interests affected. The piece notes rich manufacturers and mine owners are “getting the sole benefit” of the tariff laws and are expected to supervise the revision by its friends, urging distrust of the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Tribune
Foster
Republican League
N. Y. World
Dem
Preserving Appearances in Blaine Harrison Rivalry
A New York Times (Independent) column argues Harrison remains aligned with Blaine and would face an awkward exposure if he met Blaine in New York. The piece suggests appearances must be preserved, keeping Harrison at a distance to avoid signaling the true political bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Blaine
New York
N. Y
Ind
Nonsense in tariff reform is urged by Tribune
The Tribune urges Senators to raise duties on tin iron and wool to cut revenues by 25 million dollars. It mocks those who reject reform yet defends the idea that a touch of humor preserves sanity amid policy clashes, as noted by the New York Commercial Advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Blaine
New York Tribune
Sargte
Senate
Chicago
McKinley
Blair
New York ‘Tribune
The
Tribune
Chicago Tribune
Liverpool
New York
Rhine
Rheingau
N. Y
Question of Degree of Protection Turns on Tariffs
Harper's Weekly outlines the cabinet level debate on tariff protection versus free trade. It argues freeing lumber salt and wool would lower costs, boost labor demand and wages, and expand industry, with wool imports heavily taxed currently. The piece frames the choice as protection policy shaping prices and production rather than simple tax relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Ind
Witty miscellany traps and quips of the day
A digest of humorous anecdotes and brief jabs from American papers. The items touch on trusts, politics, Prohibition, jokes about candidates, trains, theater quips, a New York harbor rescue by a bustle, and light observations on newspapers, signs, and social foibles. Includes notes on Mr Twain, Sam Jones, and comments on industry and travel.
Notable Figures and Events Stir in July News
Walt Whitman grows stronger in cool July weather while Marshall Field is named the richest Chicagoan with an estimated value of 15 million dollars. Traveling salesman John Ditwiler of Mansfield Ohio is praised as the oldest active driver west of the Alleghenies, with rival Parmely from Cleveland. Diplomatic moves shift Greece’s minister Gennadius, soon recalled for new honors elsewhere. Prince Albert of Monaco sails the Mediterranean seeking rare marine specimens, aided by an advanced electric light net. Captain John Ericsson marks his 86th birthday in New York with a large Swedish and Norwegian celebration, torch parades, and a united chorus rendering honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Whitman
Marshall Field
Chicago
Pette Pallmer
the Alleghanies
John Ditciler
Mansfield
Mr. Parmely
Cleveland
Knights of the Grip
Ditwiler
Gennadius
Prince Albert
Monaco
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Europe
John Ericsson
New York
Christian Borse
Sweden
Norway
United Singers’ Society
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Wapre
Burr
Powers
Newton
MR. Blaine
Commerce
Germany
Journal and Advertiser
SpPooner
Republican Party
John D. Lawe
Henry L. Dawes
Henry Casor Lopez
Lonege
Lowe
Spooner
New York Press
Civil Service Reform Association
Baltimore
John K. Cowen
Roger Q. Mills
Texas
Martin
Media
Penn
Springfield Republican
Republican
New England
England
Lockwood Mills
Waterville
Lowell Courier
Chicago Herald
Major McKinley
South
Atlanta Constitution
Harvey N. Shepard
Cleveland and Hendricks
Springfield Union
Minnesota
Albert Scheffer
Farmers’ Alliance
Castle Garden
London
Thurman
Greenwich Street
Labor Signal
Professor Emerton
Maine
Bar Harbor
Nova Scotia
New York Giants
Press and Printer
Rochester Union
William
New Haven News
Sam Jones
Great Britain
France
Austria
New York Harbor
Mark Twain
Mr. Smith
New York Central Railroad
Rochester
Baltimore & Ohio Road
North Carolina
Mahlstick
Tennessee
Newsouth
Simperson
Jobson
Johnnie
Jerusalem
Bethesda
N. O. Picayune
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