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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1891
Page
4
A collage of European and American notes recounts Emin’s contested claims, Chilean Kiel arrivals, and playful quips about politics, marriages, and smuggling. Observations touch on California pears, Japan’s press rise, and a German statesman’s farewell, with historical pith and light satire throughout.
Listings show multiple shows across Tremont Street and Washington Street venues. TreMont Theatre hosts Lew Dock stader's Minstrels at 8 PM and Nellie McHenry in A Night at the Circus at Boston Theatre. Also Tuxedo with George Thatcher's Minstrels at Mcstem and Roland Reed with The Club Friend at Granr Overa House. Family matinee at 2 PM and 7 45 PM Fablo Romani at Granr Overa House.
The American Bar Association resolution, unanimously adopted, urges the United States to provide at the earliest moment a system of courts and laws for Indians. It argues that the views of its seasoned members should prompt Congress to act promptly in this matter.
Mr. T. W. Powperty accepts QuaAy's nomination as delegate at large to Pennsylvania's Constitutional Convention and explains his aim. He says he wants to attend the convention regardless of sponsor, claiming a deep ballot reform interest. The piece denounces his claim as a sham, noting Quay's likely opposition to reform and predicting no cross-party support.
Secretary Rusk’s rain-producing project in Texas reports three heavy rains and daily showers on a Chicago ranch over two weeks. The team fired blasts balloons and dynamite kites day and night, yet the write up says they may have failed by proving too much, as dry seasons end with their arrival.
In Melrose the Republican caucus chose six ALLEN delegates to the State convention by about two to one against the Crapo slate. The move defied the Speaker’s presumed influence and was seen as a revolt against authority, though the six delegates cannot alone sway the convention.
The passage warns that a party ignoring its wisest Senator and refusing to seat its Speaker at the convention signals dangerous distractions and ominous future outcomes. It highlights the Cassandran warning about overconfidence and internal conflict within leadership.
A Port au Prince dispatch defends Hippolyte as amiable and regretful of last May’s killings. Metzger praises the educated Haytian cabinet and gently rebukes the government for antagonizing them. He asserts Hippolyte is respected, despite the pervasive control by his appointees.
The American Bar Association holds its annual meeting in Boston with large attendance and notable speakers. The outgoing president delivers a powerful address stressing the duty to defend constitutional principle, enforce it through legislation, and uphold the supremacy of law as the profession’s guiding aim.
Amy is jailed in Manchester awaiting trial for the murder of Christig WakDEN. The piece complains that sentimentality and press sensationalism have elevated the captured criminal into a local hero, fuelling public disgust and blurring moral distinctions.
The record argues the punishment fits the crime and warns the temporary glorification will not be counteracted. It calls the affair demoralizing and hopes it will quickly fade from sight to restore public morale.
A Boston Sunday survey shows 67 000 residents attend church, with rail and boat travel shaping leisure. The Congregationalist notes no vast irreligion and urges a rational, Christian view of the Lord’s Day, balancing duty and enjoyment.
The remark envisions a peaceful Europe once Emperor William and President Carnot have exchanged visits, suggesting their diplomacy will finalize a state of happiness across the continent. The statement frames the pair as pivotal to a tranquil European future.
Personalities featured include Miss Elizabeth Bisland planning to marry Charles W. Wetmore of New York. Republican George W. Delamater moves to Seattle. The late Duke of Cleveland left vast wealth from estates in twelve counties. Frederick C. Penfield of Hartford to wed Mrs. McMurdo, widow of Colonel McMurdo. George Hagen Putnam receives the Legion of Honor for aiding international copyright law. The cross comes with an authenticity certificate.
The WV Recorder notes many structures remain unsafe under heavy loads or vibration from machinery, surpassing what local authorities and insurers schedule or inspect. The Park Place case demonstrates deficient supervision, suggesting current building inspections are inadequate.
The Civil Service Chronicle argues Tom Platt forced Collector Erhardt from office to place followers in the public service, a clear example of bossism. It accuses President Harrison of enabling this by not intervening and suggests a promised payment for favorable delegates at the upcoming party convention.
The Philadelphia Telegraph urges a sharp protest against Chinese outrages toward missionaries in the empire and calls the U S government to punish perpetrators. It condemns assaults on Chinese in Missoula Montana and argues for consistent action for Chinese citizens at home and abroad.
The piece mocks Chauncey M Depews belief that special Providence governs harvests to aid tariff supporters. It ridicules tying divine intervention to harvest outcomes and to elect a Republican president and sustain the McKinley tariff, calling such claims ridiculous.
The article notes Major McKinley’s opening speech at Niles as his best, portraying him as a suave defender of protectionism. It questions a lapse when he said protectors are a burden and hints at the 1890 election results showing new tariff manifestations.
The Charleston News and Courier argues the tariff is the prime cause of farmers' suffering, claiming government taxes every article bought by the farmer from birth onward, shaping his finances and burdens throughout life.
The passage questions Mr. Platt's choice of Mr. White as a candidate to “fall outside of the breastworks” and ponders why Mr. White allowed this selection, suggesting deeper strategic intent behind the crossover.
A Boston writer laments the city’s lack of a lasting opera season and muses on bringing Mr. Abbey’s new company. he longs for old fashioned ballet with an Italian dancer, while recounting a humorous sea-bath cure letter and the charm of theatrical life.
The Wooland Cotton Reporter offered gold watches for six wool classes in a competition judged yesterday at Mauger & Avery, 564 Atlantic avenue. Entries hailed from Crawford county Ohio to Newark New Jersey, with final awards to Bramback Newark Ohio, Clark Brothers Chateau Montana, and Tinkey Belleville Richland County Ohio.
New York reports the State of California of the Allan Line arrived from Glasgow on its maiden voyage. Launched January 29, 1891, the 400 foot long steel steamer carries 260 saloon passengers and up to 500 steerage, with eight watertight compartments and steam heating. The triple expansion engines drive three boilers at 160 psi. Departure for Glasgow is planned September 3.
Dr. William Everett opened the Old South course with a lecture on the Decline of the Barons. He traced hereditary aristocracy from Homer to medieval Europe, its rise and feudal consolidation, and its weakening as cities and money power challenged noble landholding, ending with the Renaissance reshaping nobility. Next week Rev Edward G Porter speaks on The Invention of Printing.
John Carruthers of Malden died at his residence No 3 Crown Court after an operation. A Carlisle England native who arrived in 1851, he lived in Roxbury and Lynn, held a jewelry business, served in the Massachusetts Bureau of Labor, and was on the Lynn City Council in 1873. He later became a special agent for the U S Department of Labor in Washington. He had been in Europe on official business for 30 months and returned last May. He belonged to Everett Lodge Knights of Pythias and other lodges. his funeral will be handled by multiple Knights of Pythias lodges.
In Newport Alabama on August 26 Cy S Campbell faced Clarence Hobart in a grueling five set match under fine tennis weather. Hobart won the first set 6-2 with Campbell struggling at the net and service while Campbell rallied later sets but Hobart clinched the fourth 6-2 and fifth 6-2 before Campbell won the decisive afternoon match to retain the championship with scores 2-6 7-5 7-9 6-2 6-2.
The second day of the New Hampshire veterans annual reunion at Weirs, Laconia, drew an estimated 10,000 attendance. Morning regimental gatherings were followed by a banquet at Hotel Sanborn with speeches from James Tanner and others. A camp fire featured speakers on “Our Guests,” and a grand fireworks display closed the day. Thursday promises a big finale.
Danvers Light Infantry Eighth Regiment opened its new armory with a reception and ball. About 160 couples danced as the Eighth Regiment band played. A dinner at Berry Tavern honored officers from the Eighth and Second Corps of Cadets, with many named leaders attending. The armory cost about $1000 and the news company numbers fifty-one men. Frank C. Damon commands the unit with Frank Tebbetts and Fred French as lieutenants.
Harry J. Skettington, general secretary of the International Union of Boot and Shoe Workers, toured Lynn to assess strikes at J Hollis’s Union Street shop where lasters have balked. Knights of Labor showed no action yet, risking voiding their stance. He deferred action at Chick Bros. in Haverhill to the 31 member International Boot and Shoe Council there.
Newport R I Aug. 26 The Republicans held a caucus to nominate city officials. Present incumbent Thomas Coggeshall was named for mayor. Aldermen nominees were J H Pike E W Higbee J H Wetherer J A Eddy H Burdick and J H Comstock. School Committee nominees were T P Peckham A S Sherman O G Langley Thomas Powers. Several declined nomination for mayor.
The regular United States battery led by Major Cushing was greeted with a grand reception in Worcester. Post 10 G A R the Emmet Guards Worcester light Infantry and Battery 5 escorted the unit in a street parade to the Agricultural grounds for an exhibition drill. General Josiah Pickett served as grand marshal and Major E T Raymond as chief of staff. Many homes and businesses were festooned with streamers and flags as a large crowd watched.
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