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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1889
Page
4
The report notes the starboard helm time eight minutes and port helm six minutes with no machinery issues during maneuvers. Atlanta is expected to reach Boston’s sixteen and four tenths knot record under ideal draught, though it may fall slightly short. Still, the ship is deemed a useful addition to the navy amid comparisons to the Boston.
The article argues government limits on Western Union rates, opposing Wanamaker’s push for very low charges. It insists rates must cover actual service costs and warns executive overreach. It cites Oklahoma and South Dakota issues as context, urging direct legislation for policy fixes.
The piece critiques US export struggles with South America and Japan, cites French tariff impact, mocks British influence, and notes a Maine Bay of Naples misnaming. It also recalls Harvard centenarians, Holmes, Holyoke, and Everett links, plus a writer's travel reflections on literary work and country life.
Boston reports suggest Professor William T. Harris, named Commissioner of Education, may have voted for Cleveland and is labeled a Mugwump. A remark notes a similar charge harmed Professor Gould of Cambridge who sought the Coast Survey superintendent role, casting doubt on Harris’s political stance versus merit.
An educational campaign expands beyond political clubs as hundreds of Boston area businessmen send questions on tariff and navigation law effects on shipbuilding and the carrying trade. They request answers from Massachusetts Senators and Congress representatives, asserting the importance of informed response.
Washington despatches report a colored school teacher appointed postmaster at Newberry South Carolina two months ago has not received his commission from Wanamaker though a white man named by the appointee could have the papers at once. The plan to make the white man nominal postmaster while the colored man served as deputy would let the latter draw salary and work, but the scheme is not adopted and the commission remains withheld. Negroes question Republican leaders' consideration amid the clash.
The piece mocks Mr. Wanamaker and a White party plan in the South, noting no white Republicans willing to take the Newberry postmaster job. It cites a color prejudice act as unworthy and a political blunder, while awaiting the new postmaster’s commission challenge.
The Atlanta undergoes testing with most results favorable except speed. Under natural draught it reached thirteen knots at sixty revolutions per minute. Turning trials proceeded, with positive outcomes noted beyond the speed shortfall.
A New York Sun critique argues that ocean lanes cannot ensure collision free seas. It says a captain must control his vessel from port to port and should not be bound to fixed routes. Even with lanes, sailing vessels and fog dangers persist, fog signals offer greater safety.
The piece argues the real issue is not the proposed telegraph rate but the underlying policy behind the 1866 Act. It contends Wanamaker and Green clash over benefits to Western Union, asserting government aid was not extortion but a paid incentive to develop telegraphy. The 1866 act is framed as a gift tied to railroad land grants, not a bargain.
The sale of the Sioux lands yields 14 million dollars plus annuities, with 11 million acres opened from Missouri River to the Black Hills. The ceded tract, 11 million acres, promises rich soils, rivers, and rail routes into Pierre, enabling farming for about 70,000 families and fueling a fierce land rush. Leaders express mixed feelings while recognizing the broader benefit of opening the central Dakota territory.
The text notes Japan’s long standing policy of sending students abroad to study and educate themselves under government sponsorship. It cites 1572 as early forays with five girls sent overseas, three staying about ten years, and returning to become social and educational leaders. It highlights growing numbers of Japanese students in America and praises the rational adoption of civilization by Japan.
The last issue of Puck features a capital cartoon depicting the administration’s predicaments in the Tanner affair. A bulldog labeled G A R sits at the Pension Bureau door, Secretary Nobie approaches with an “Investigation” document, while the President watches in alarm and Corporal Tanner laughs behind the door. The image urges the President to ponder the meaning, noting food for thought in every figure.
The funeral of Rev Dr George Zabriskie Gray dean of the Protestant Episcopal Theological School at Cambridge Mass was held at St Thomas Church New York Aug 7. The service was conducted by Rev Dr Huntington assisted by Rev Dr Starr and Rev Professor Lawrence with many clergymen present. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.
A mob of strikers attacked Hungarians who returned to work at the Carne blast furnace near Pittsburg. One Hungarian was beaten nearly to death. Deputy Sheriff Sweeney was fatally shot in the ensuing clash as a sheriff's posse intervened and the strikers were driven off.
Bright clear day at Camp Essex home of the Second Corps of Cadets with visitors from Salem led by Mayor Raymond. A storm struck at noon with walnut sized hail while a Company C baseball nine defeated a cadet nine 9 to 6 in five innings. Command strength listed, targets praised, and Cadet Band concert enjoyed. tomorrow designated ladies day with many visitors expected.
A collage of prominent people linked to travel, politics, and culture appears. References include R C Winthrop visiting Pride's Crossing, San Francisco brewer Owens Studebaker eyeing California governorship, Allen Thurman seeking rheumatic care at Hot Springs, and European nobles sailing from London.
The reform administration under President Harrison began altering pension agents by removing John D. Anderson of Augusta Maine and naming Joseph A. Clarke. Cleveland’s agent at Augusta had served beyond four years, but his appointee was ousted after three years.
The Philadelphia Record notes Professor W. T. Harris as the new commissioner of education an earnest tariff reformer who voted for Cleveland last fall. If he educates the administration on sound economy and the burdens of the protective tariff on American industry he may justify the office's existence in government.
In Auburn New York Reverend J Francis Robinson a Baptist preacher with a black skin faced refusal at multiple barber shops despite efforts by Reverend F D Penny to pay for his shave. Barbers cited trade rules against shaving a colored man. The item notes contrasting U S political rights context from the neighboring South.
The Providence Journal notes both administrations have moved postmasters out of office with few stated reasons. It contrasts Harrison’s removals with Cleveland’s practice of keeping Republicans in posts until term end, suggesting civil service reformers erred in backing Harrison.
At a special meeting the mayor was authorized to sign the electric light contract and to allow Somerville Electric Light Company to erect additional poles. A veto on Morse School alterations was sustained, bids to be reopened after a $1900 bid increase. Assessors set Somerville valuation at 30 million with a 1.3425 million tax rise and a rate of 14 dollars per 1000.
A collage of jokes and anecdotes covers social quirks and pop culture. It mentions the Prince of Wales fashion, old time dinner humor, cigarette production in 1889, a courtroom breach of promise joke, Joseph Chamberlain and John Bright, a Nash police anecdote, a flintlock musket with royal provenance, a farmer and college student quip, a balloon mishap near Manchester, and Otella’s birds in Italy, all reflecting era attitudes and humor.
A brief lyric scene unfolds with a young maiden by a suitor's side in a corner nook. The dialogue hints at budding romance and a hinted promise as she responds, Why, of course I will, Vanilla. He orders two plates more, urged by the mood of the encounter.
Newark resident aboard La Bretagne relays an authorized copy of Minister Hadji Hussein Ghooly Khan’s remarks at a dinner. He says the Shah's critics misunderstood American humor, expresses desire for Persian American friendship, and asks editors to curb untrue stories about Persian officials.
Twenty eight United States soldiers deserted the barracks on Davids Island late Monday night. Authorities sought to keep the escape quiet to capture the men before publicity. All deserters were privates enlisted for the regular term. One fugitive captured on Hart's Island was brought to Davids Island for trial after refusing to reveal how the others escaped. No others have been seized.
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