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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1891
Page
4
Subscriptions listed for daily and weekly copies with prices and term options. Address changes require current and future addresses. Editor notes request real name and address with communications. Amusements today include Guione Teratne and shows at several Boston venues.
Boston reports reveal the Harrison faction denouncing Blaine's push for the ticket as Helena Montana editors mock President Harrison's son and question Blaine's health and influence. The Helena Journal calls the attacks cruel and below the belt in the Ohio struggle for supremacy.
Senator Hoar advises that the Republican candidate should be someone acceptable to the core party. He notes Mr Crapo has longer public life and more friends across the Commonwealth. Hoar warns that nominating the candidate with the most friends could cost the election.
The New York Tribune says removing the sugar tariff saved over 63 million dollars for U S buyers, lowering living costs nearly one dollar per person. The piece questions who ultimately pays duties raising imports and suggests wool could also drop in price if freed, challenging tariff theory.
The Teutonic breaks the ocean crossing record, beating the Majestic and City of Paris by making a five day and change run. It also marks a new single day speed of 517 knots, though experts doubt a repeat of such performance soon.
Ottawa reports the Dominion Government has sent a memorandum to the British Minister in Washington proposing a reciprocal trade agreement with the United States. Canada would include articles not heavily imported from England such as coal grain meats and other staples in a broad tariff reduction plan.
The proposed agreement would cover cattle boots leather glass agricultural tools flour meat and more with privileges in the St Lawrence canals and free fishing in Canadian waters. The coal provision could boost New England industries stifled by Republican tariffs and revive dormant manufacturing sectors.
The Brussels Congress shows strong Socialistic influence with fiery speeches and expulsions of Anarchists. A United States delegate’s harsh words about misery and freedom draw applause, while a proposal to hold the 1893 Congress in Chicago gains serious consideration.
A grand gathering in Bennington marked the monument dedication and Vermont’s centennial admission to the Union. President and Cabinet members, state governors, and noted military and civil figures attended. Edward J. Hewps extolled Stark and the Vermont civic virtues while linking Bennington’s heroism to Saratoga and Yorktown in a braced, formal tone.
The speaker extols Vermont’s early life as grand and inspiring. He notes difficulty in judging the builders by modern motives, praising their selfless devotion, patriotism, and love of liberty. He argues their aim was self-government and enduring civil institutions, not wealth or power. The tribute ends with praise for their character and capacity.
The Pennsylvania convention endorsed Blaine for 1892 while offering only weak support for Harrison. A strong push for bimetallism emerged in a resolution favoring free coinage of American silver with tariff safeguards. The event signaled tensions within the party about leadership and policy ahead of national conventions.
The article notes President Harrison's tour speech asserting government must benefit all people and prevent favored classes from monopolizing gains. It also critiques Harper's critics, especially Howells and Archer, on views of criticism and literary judgment with various quotes and reactions.
The text debates whether Mr Howell s must tacitly admit criticisms beyond his overall stance and questions if openness is needed. It asserts a split view, noting a possible Jacky Hyde duality and suggesting the author admires Mr Howells while critiquing his omissions.
Boston Journal criticizes the Cunard Company for a royal subsidy linked order and calls the paper a biased来源. In Vigo county Indiana the Farmers Alliance protests Axtell stallion taxation at 600 dollars despite a 105000 dollar purchase two years ago.
A mosaic of quips and jests including Bull at the Washington Zoo and a Wag’s memory of streetcar lore. Miscellaneous remarks reference Australian kangaroos, women’s fashion, a theatre manager’s bold pitch, and a Missouri centenarian Mrs James. A staged anecdote features Jerry Simpson’s oratory and a friend’s parry about dictionaries.
Worcester Spy reports Senator Chandler facing sharp opposition over the Brussels treaty aimed at suppressing slave and liquor trade in Africa. The Congregational Club defends the government’s assent, arguing signing would align with other nations to end crimes and devastation from the trade. The piece concludes the government should not oppose the treaty nor be among the two nations yet to assent.
The seaside resorts have seen women and men drawn to notoriety as the age’s taste grows. Kodaks and gushy reporters annoy some, yet the majority of visitors seek attention rather than retreat, embracing the era’s fame seekers.
The article argues unskilled labor pays about a dollar daily while expert work yields higher wages and steady jobs. It stresses boys should learn both how to perform tasks and how to perform them well, emphasizing value in skill over mere labor.
Governor Page of Vermont denies the suggestion he would appoint Edward J. Phelps to succeed Senator Edmunds. The quote notes he fears such a political kind is rare in these times and emphasizes his stance.
The message praises John J. Ingalls of Kansas as the ideal Hayti candidate. He is described as the highest water mark of Republican intellect and experience, suitable to lead as a pro consul rather than a minister.
The Hostun Congregationalist notes that plain funeral services for Mr. Lowell and Editor Jones offer a lesson against elaborate displays in honoring the dead.
Providency August 19 Eight hundred eighty nine shares of 1097 were represented at the first meeting of the Westerly and Jewett City Railroad Company today. Directors elected include Alexander K. Briggs Thomas H. Peabody Orlando R. Smith G. H. Babcock Leverett A. Briggs J. B. Crandall G. H. Spicer F. H. Campbell R. T. Church Cortland G. Stanton and Albert R. Champlin.
Edward Lambert Jr., bookkeeper for the San Juan Smelting and Mining Company and mayor of Durango, is accused of defrauding $110,000 by writing checks for freight charges far above actual costs. The sheriff is pursuing him and expects an arrest soon.
The author tours Boston’s Charles River embankment detailing the stone wall iron railing and electric lights along a broad gravel walk with river benches. It notes two pavilions for women, gymnasiums for men and women, a cinder track for bicycles and runners, a free city bath house, and predicts the area will become a romance hub and literary inspiration as trees mature.
Mme. Modjeska travels to Cape May with her son and daughter in law as H C Barnabee of the Bostonians is set to arrive from Europe with a new prima donna for Robin Hood. Edward Lytton Dickens is named member for Wilcannia in New South Wales Parliament. General Custer’s father visits Detroit to view a cyclorama of the Big Horn battle and facilitates a Civil War veterans reunion. Canon Ringer recalls Browning praising Matthew Arnold and Thyrsis. Acting Secretary Nettleton informs Taussig no exemption exists for foreign public documents imported for private use. Taussig objects to 50 cent duty on Tasmanian public documents.
In a letter from Seal Harbor dated August 18, 1891, LW expresses disappointment with tipping, arguing it corrupts service and diminishes genuine acts of kindness. The writer contrasts gratuities with unselfish waiter attentions and worries about travel and moral integrity in a tipping society.
In Newport Rhode Island Commodore James Summers leads the Cherry Diamond Yacht Club as a brisk north-northeast wind tests two races. Yachts Jessica Mineola Marguerite Iroquois and others chase the course with spinnakers balloon topsails and early tacks. Results list Iroquois Mineola Marguerite Jessica with times around 1 hour 53 to 1 hour 55 minutes and note near misses and tactical moves along the windward home stretch.
Senator Hoar, recalled from Bar Harbor by a relative's death, discusses the Massachusetts gubernatorial race. He says he has not chosen a candidate yet, notes the importance of a broadly acceptable Republican, and favors Crapo or Allen, praising both while cautioning against factional influence. He cites Crapo's national record and business-impacting legislation.
The historical spectacular Fab io Romani from Marie Corelli's Vendetta opens next Monday with original cast and scenery after a New York success. Tremont Theatre seats for opening week are selling. Lew Dockstader's Minstrels open with refined features and strong music. Nellie McHenry returns to Globe Theatre with A Night at the Circus as U and I company celebrates progress.
At the morning session of the International Florists Convention in Toronto Washington was selected as the next meeting place. Officers elected by acclamation include Vice-president W R Smith secretary W J Stewart and treasurer M A Hunt. Other officers to be elected tomorrow.
J Wallace Newhall was arrested after chasing a horse owned by Wyman and Pooler grocers from a Bedford street barn to Shepard street. He allegedly struck the animal with a pitchfork causing bad bruises after the horse slipped away Monday.
Salem August 19 Special to the Post Superintendent David N. Cook of the Essex Electric Street Railway resigns his position to pursue other business interests.
Newport Aug 19 residents enjoyed minor cottage gatherings after two lively nights. Mrs. F W Andrews hosted her regular at home, while Mrs J W A Griswold held a luncheon. Dinners by Mrs R T Wilson and others honored Belle Wilson and welcomed Hon Michael Herbert. Mrs Thayer’s Boston floral display drew praise. Newport warns boil-water due to low supply as Medical Board issues public notice. Mrs J T Gibert cancels all receptions after infant grandson's death.
Ricamonp Va Aug 19 The State Alliance Convention reaffirmed its ban on railroad attorneys for office. The dispute centers on Wickham of Chesapeake & Ohio and ex Speaker Caldwell. Outcome hinges on battles for the House and Senate, with leaders hinting at a drift toward the People’s party while rank and file resist. State debt figures were reviewed by the convention.
The fortieth meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science starts in the Columbian University law lecture room. Over 2200 members from many science fields attend as eight sections hold daily papers on mathematics astronomy physics chemistry engineering geology geography biology anthropology economics and statistics with general sessions each morning. The session begins with retiring president George L Goodale of Harvard and welcomes President-elect Albert B Prescott of Michigan.
The Fall River Yacht Club held a successful open regatta with thirty yachts. Races began 12 38 PM and finished by 4 30 PM in NE wind and fair conditions. Winners included Shark of Providence and Hattie of Fall River in first class. Enelie and Surprise in first class cats. Alice and Bonito in second class cats. Tycoon and Unknown in third class cats. Fedora and Mattie in fourth class cats. Courses ranged from 16.5 to 10.5 miles.
The Hastings Nebraska convention endorses the Cincinnati platform, calls for greenbacks, government loans to individuals, silver coinage, government control of railroads and telegraphs, pensions for soldiers and prisoners of war, and land forfeiture for aliens and railroads. Joseph W. Edgerton of South Omaha is nominated for Supreme Judge.
Frank Ellis, described as a professional horse thief from Vista New York, allegedly stole ex representative John H. Ferris's prized pacer in South Norwalk, then fled toward Danbury ahead of state line. He showed a revolver as four men tried to disarm him. the suspect's name may be fictitious.
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