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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1889
Page
4
Entered as second class matter. All checks drafts and money orders should be made payable to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY at Corcoran Building Fifteenth Street Washington. Payments are sent at the sender's risk and responsibility.
The financial and commercial departments will be on pages six and seven while ship news appears on page three. This brief indicates section locations within the newspaper rather than a news event or person.
In the Boston Post dated August 20 1889 discussion centers on whether taxed raw materials constitute protection with coal iron ore and wool cited as such. A Wade's Fibre and Fabric letter argues wool is not raw material and should be taxed while the American Economist cites the paper as authority. The Economist also notes a petition in New England for free iron ore and defends its reporting practices.
The joint special committee report given to the Board of Aldermen yields no new proposal on altering the Charles River bridges ordered by the War Secretary in December. The accompanying order suggests reopening the War Department review to withdraw the city’s navigation restriction, with a fallback plan to seek closing the river by new legislation if withdrawal fails.
The article notes plans for a possible special session of Congress to bolster the Republican majority in the House through contesting 18 seats held by Democrats. It cites New York Tribune reporting that a strong working committee is needed and describes the evidence in seventeen contests as voluminous, with expectations of a quicker GOP gain.
The New York Sun applauds state Republican conventions in Ohio Pennsylvania and Iowa for omitting to pass reform resolutions and condemns Republican Congressmen and journals for denouncing the civil service act. It notes General Harrison refused to apply civil service rules to the Census Office and predicts harsher days for Eatonian cranks.
The Long Island City postmaster has been summarily removed after a two year term in which he had largely increased the service. The action is presented with strong commentary on the broader post office changes sweeping the nation and the potential motives behind them.
The office's efficiency drew Republican petitions to Washington urging retention. The Board of Aldermen passed resolutions with business support, yet Cleveland appointed a successor with no prior duties, a politically seasoned figure, raising questions about the administration's aims.
A letter cites the Wool Reporter to claim free raw wool would help scattered mills still operable in Philadelphia area. It notes Germantown and Wales mills shutting, insolvencies rising, and a tariff that lowers scoured wool output by 11 percent over four years. A knitting mill president warns of inflated costs and German undergarments traveling through many hands before reaching American consumers. Senator Blair links protectionism to political pressure and hints at tariff threats to East woollen workers in coming Congress.
The article reviews full English reports on Mrs Maybrick's trial, noting her statements and the postmortem arsenic findings. It discusses medical opinions on death cause, the judge’s charge, and the jury verdict, suggesting doubt remains and a possible need for reversed sentencing. It also covers long horse breeding and a Japan related parliamentary envoy Kaneko visiting Boston before sailing to England.
A protest note suggests free wool remains a political lever as activists voice frustration with government leaders. The statement implies ongoing pressure on politicians to grant concessions or benefits related to wool, highlighting tension between activists and policymakers.
The article notes the infant stage of the U S horse industry, comparing thoroughbred breeding to English methods and highlighting American successes in English Derby and Paris Grand Prix. It credits Kentucky hunters and Morgan horses for road and trotting needs amid challenging 19th century U S roads and railways.
A New York paper calls Bovulanger a sphinx while noting his recent manifestoes fail to merit the title silent man. The agitator remains unpredictable and elusive, reappearing unexpectedly to keep public interest alive amid political tension.
The professor in Dublin’s Trinity College makes frank remarks on American and Irish politics. His role as a paid servant of the English government colors his judgments, showing bias in both subjects and diminishing his authority on politics from an American visit.
Kentaro Kanixo, chosen by the Emperor to organize the first Japanese Parliament, lands in Boston and will spend several days with friends who have warmly supported the mission. He plans to observe local customs and meet eminent residents during the visit.
The Buckeye by J. C. Macy with Miss Lizzie Evans at the Globe receives a mixed verdict. The piece aims to depict Ohio life but comes off as quaint and absurdly humorous in places with uneven acting. Evans outshines her company though the show continues until Friday before Fine Feathers is staged.
Boston High and Latin Schools graduates are invited to submit prize essays for Old South honoring French influence on American political thought and Washingtons educational ideals. Prizes total 40 for best and 25 for second on each topic, with secrecy rules and emphasis on historical ideas over mere facts.
David D. Lloyd’s The Woman Hater at the Boston Museum features Roland Reed as Samuel Bundy with a strong ensemble and a topical parody by Sydney Rosenfeld. Howard Atheneum opens with Tony Pastor and a top travel company. Boucicault’s After Dark lights the Grand Opera House for week two. Kathleen Mavourneen thrills at Oakland Garden.
Society crowd packed the Kebo Valley Club Theatre for a musical extravaganza mixing comic opera and a plot between Portugal and Madagascar. The cast featured Mrs DaCastro as Inez, with Harry B. Turpin and Mrs Charles Whelan delivering standout performances, and Robert Morell as Vasco Da Gama. The show received enthusiastic applause and praised orchestration and elaborate costumes.
Miss Agnes Acres starred as Ophelia in New Britain with Walter Thomas as Hamlet and a cast including John Lane Charles Kent and Charles Collins alongside Gertrude Hamlin. Mme Modjeska and Count Boyenton attended. Marion Manola to appear in The Clover in Palmer's tomorrow. William H. Crane shifts from yacht life to acting prep at Cohasset for On Probation and other new plays with Seymour arranging rehearsals.
Norwich Conn Aug 19 the Uncasville Mills at Montville had shut down was premature They have a large stock of goods on hand and may have to stop but the mills are still running
Rockville Conn Aug 19 The Homer Carriage Company versus Dr George W Allen ended with Allen agreeing to return carriages taken from Fred H Scharf s estate after Scharf fled to Montreal and to pay court costs totaling 300 dollars
Utica New York August 19 cheese higher sales reach 17000 boxes at 8 to 8 4 cents ruling price 8 4c At Little Falls sales total 10000 boxes with most at 8 to 8 1 2 cents bulk around 8 1 2 cents
A collage of witticisms and brief anecdotes from popular culture. Observers note punning quips about tar, Nero, and Yankees. reports cover a Bermuda onion crop rumor, a humorous exchange about lending money, and a Stand ing Rock thunderstorm tale. Musician Rubinstein described. a Mississippi cat saves a town from flood. Dinah the Nalons of Senegal wins Paris admiration. an London after dinner quip mocks Dickens Thackeray rivalry.
President Harrison on Saturday appointed thirty nine postmasters in offices formerly held by Cleveland appointees. Only one appointment followed a term expiry. twenty five came after removals, while thirteen occurred after resignations, often forced by threat of dismissal.
Connecticut stirs over the prohibition amendment to be voted by the people in early fall. Like Massachusetts, a simple majority after two Legislatures is enough, though victory seems unlikely. Supporters press ahead, free from party antagonisms, foreseeing a large affirmative vote.
In June the civil service commissioners asked that Census Bureau clerks be made classed and subject to civil service rules. The President declined to issue the order, offering little direct reply to the arguments. The episode shows the commission lacks power to push reform, despite Republican pledges at Chicago and Harrison’s platform. The country has abandoned expectations those pledges would be kept.
A New York columnist notes that Connecticut and Massachusetts mill owners were misled into supporting high tariffs last autumn. Eastern manufacturers now demand substantial tariff cuts, arguing protection harmed their business and that Democratic lower tariffs would boost markets, profits, and employment if reestablished.
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