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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1888
Page
4
Prominent Philadelphia Papers Criticize Senate Fisheries Treaty
Boston Post notes the Ledger and Telegraph condemn the Senate action on the fisheries treaty and praise the President's message. The column argues these Philadelphia papers accurately reflect the city’s major business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
the Ledger
the Telegraph
Senate
Repudiation Signs Split Over Blaine Words
The Worcester Spy states Mr Blaine is not the Republican party or its spokesperson, contrasting with the party convention and the New York Tribune. It notes sober Republican papers criticize Blaine but deem it late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Republican “Party
Worcester
Mr. Blaine
The
New York Tribune
Federal official shields subordinates from a fundraising request
Mr. Joan E FitzGerald the district collector of internal revenue hosts a reception for Treasurer Lewis circular of solicitation. The scene marks the first recorded open defense of subordinates by a city chief against a party fundraiser. The piece notes the Republican committee circular and urges Boston Journal to denounce it, referencing a Dear Hubbell letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan E. Fitzgerald
Internal Revenue
Lewis
Fitzgerald
Hubbell
Boston Journal
National Republican Committee
Bowdoin President Under Fire Over Political Debut
A prominent Bowdoin graduate living in a Western state discusses President Hyde’s political debut in favor of Cleveland on the Maxis bill. The letter argues alumni outraged by the president’s stance and calls for his resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Advertiser
Bowdoin
Hupe
Ir. Cleveland
Hyde
Uf.ate
Hype
Bowdoin College
Cleveland
Blaine
Butler Gains Welcome From Advertiser Amid GOP Realignment
The passage notes Butler's reception by the Daily Advertiser as he shifts from the Republican base. It contrasts professors leaving the party and the risk of anger from Republican alumni, suggesting Butler’s rise to statesmanlike and patriotic stature compared with CLEVE Sty. The piece frames Dozing and Advertiser approval as context for broader political shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Daily Advertiser
General Butler
Advertiser
Clevesty
Immigration claims stain New England fishing fleet report
A congressional committee probing immigration at the port cites evidence from Treasury special agent Colonel L M Montgomery. He says native fishermen are driven out by alien workers imported under contract, many led by alien captains, with aliens comprising about 75 percent of the New England fleet. He argues aliens’ reduced wages burden taxpayers and that reforms supported by Hoar and Blaine endanger the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional
New England
Hoar
Deep Sea Assembly
Gloucester
L. M. Montgomery
Treasury Department
Montgomery
Blaine
Monta Gomery
Congressional Committee
Blaine's keynote critique of Cleveland's message
The piece analyzes Mr. Blaine's Lewiston speech as a flawed attempt to set the party line on the President's address. It argues his view of the 1887 law as a broad tariff retaliation misstates the statute and would harm U.S. interests more than Canada, benefiting only the fish trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
New York
Senate
Lewiston
Republic
Clevelant
Dominion
Canada
United States
Cleveland
Congress
North America
Dominions
Mr. Blaine
Fish Trust
Passamaquoddy Bay
Vancouver’s Island
Balance of trade theory in tariff reform debate
The article critiques the balance of trade theory used by tariff reformers and Major McKinley. It argues that shifts to protectionist policy show no lasting gain from bullion settlements, noting that most foreign trade is product for product and that current specie movements are small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Major McKinley
Atlanta
United States
California
Major McKinrey
McKinley
Quida as a moralist and the Ourpa school critique
A French critic M. pu Hays argues Ourpa and similar sensational writers owe their appeal to courage and generosity, not vice, aligning them with Rousseau’s view of natural man. He contrasts them with bourgeois fiction in America and lamenting critics, noting their popularity signals a healthy appetite for bold, heroic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Duartes Pu Hays
Ourpa
Guy Livingstone
Byron
Oura
Manfred
Don Juan
M. Pu Hays
Lawrence
Thackeray
Hawthorne
M Pv Hays
Rousseau
M. Harri
Ouipa
M. P. Hays
England
America
United States
M. du Hays
Blaine and Hoar accused of British American bias in trade remarks
The piece argues that Blaine favors Canadian importers and railways, likening him to Hoar in sympathy with Nova Scotian fishermen. It claims his stance on excluding European bonded shipments would harm U S traders but not Canadian commerce, and criticizes the President's message as weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Europe
Blaine
Hoar
Gloucester
Amer‘‘icans
Laws of trade prevent flood of foreign specie, says McKinley claim
The speaker notes relief that trade laws keep the United States from being overwhelmed by large imports of specie and bullion, countering Major McKinley’s figures and assertions about the amount of gold and currency expected from abroad.
Paris to Marseilles Telephone Line Gains Notice
Regular telephonic communication between Paris and Marseilles has been established and works as well as shorter lines. The distance is twice that between Paris and New York. Tariff is three francs or sixty cents with three minutes per use. The system promises cheaper, more satisfactory service than the telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marseilles
New York
France
French Critics React To L Immortel In Reviews
French critics have weighed in on L Immortel with wit and sharpness. A Figaro writer jokes that the aged figure has suffered a blow as M Brunetière steps down from his pedestal in Revue des…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
The
Figaro
M. Brunetiere
Revue Des
Dr Holmes Visits Bar Harbor With Wit and Social Fete
The Boston writer notes Dr. Holmes visiting Bar Harbor for the first time, praising his wit and social appeal. He reserves Mt Desert as a refined retreat, enjoys nature without overexertion, and cautions Holmes against overloading on invitations while highlighting Bar Harbor as a literary enclave. The piece recalls Holmes's Berkshire links and contrasts him with Whittier and Lowell. It also reflects on the reception of young journalists and the need for journalistic style in newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Holmes
Bar Harbor
Holmes
Mt. Desert
England
Boston
George 8. Hillard
James Russell Lowell
Beverly Farms
Pittsfield
Swain
Naushon
Whittier
White Mountains
Mantell in Monbars at Globe Theatre Boston
Robert Mantell starred in Monbars at the Globe in Boston, a romantic melodrama adapted from D Ennery. The play opened with a dramatic dog attack and a wounded hero, then grew tense as Diane faces poisoning accusations and Louis de Meran’s reveal. Mantell showed admirable moments but overall a theatrical style, with the company dressed in period costumes and the audience reacting with applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Mantell
Monbars
Robert Mantell
Globe Theatre
M. D’ennery
Louis Nathal
Boston
Goldsmith
Diane
Jmnbars
Louis
Daniel
Louis de Meran
Madame Mouton
Feédora
France
Professor Egbert Smyth's Position in Letter to Editor
In a letter dated August 27 1888 from Andover Professor Smyth replies to a Post editorial. He honors being named with alumni William L Putnam and Chief Justice Fuller while defending President Hyde's right to political speech and denying support for the Cleveland administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egbert Smyth
the Post
William L. Putnam
Fuller
Hyde
Cleveland
Opening of the Boston Museum marks forty eighth season
The Boston Museum opened its forty eighth dramatic season under manager R M Field, entering year twenty six of stock company control. The premiere featured The Bells of Haslemere with a largely fashionable crowd. New cast members include Henry M Pitt Viola Allen and C S Abbe. Joseph Thorndyke and Willis Granger also appeared. The show runs two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Museum
R. M. Field
Boston
Field
Haslemere
Davenport
Coulter
Jack Sikstone
Henry M. Pitt
John B. Mason
Mr. Barron
Vere
Viola Allen
Evelyn Brookfield
Miss
Willis Granger
Joseph Thorndyke
Sydney
Wilson
Falkland-Buchanan
Craigen
Dayne
O’leary
Nolan
Vacation at the Park opens with Harvard vs Yale duel
The Dalys opened the Park Theatre season last evening with Vacation or Harvard vs Yale. The house was crowded as audiences filled the venue for the opening production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Park
Park Theatre
Dalys
Harvard
Yale
Dalys Celebrate Homecoming Play With Floral Tributes
A Boston audience applauded the Dalys and their company in a celebrated athletic comedy. Cast included Virgie Vane Belle La Verde Viola Vincent Julia Mackey Priscilla Plush Lizzie Daly Deila Blanche Hayden Harvard’s Harry Hall Yale’s Yardley Yerrance Daly family members and others. After the second act floral tributes were presented, William Daly receiving a diamond shirt stud and Daniel Daly a gold headed cane. A quartette by Dietz Mack Daly Phillips drew praise and songs by Mackey were especially well received. Vacation continues through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalys
Boston
Virgie Vane
Belle la Verde
Viola Vincent
Julia Mackey
Priscilla Plush
Lizzie Daly
Deila
Blanche Hayden
Harry Hall
Harvard
Thomas A. Daly
Yardley Yerrance
Yale
William Daly
Smythlin
Daly Yacht Club
Daniel Daly
Crescent Beach Glee Club
Daly
Harry C. Dietz
J. H. Mack
Charles H. Phillips
Minstrels at the Boston Brighten Classic Stage Reform
Thatcher Primrose and West present a modern minstrel program with Shakespearean costumes and only end men wearing black faces. Romeo as interlocutor and Dromio as a end man amuse, while Frederick Oakland receives warm encores. The Grand Review by Barney Fagan showcases sixteen uniformed soldiers performing intricate drills to acclaim. The Byrne brothers perform a panto mime Carriage Ride with a hurled carriage and a dramatic bomb finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thatcher
Primrose
West
Romeo
Touchstone
Dromio
Clipper
LeMack
Whyte
Johnson
Frederick Oakland
Barney Fagan
Byrne
Diverse curiosities of fashion crime and timegauge trends
A compilation of eclectic snippets from early 20th century notes: a St Louis piano dealer’s grim act, a Bangkok launch explosion killing five, a courtroom query about liquor responsibility, riding whip fashions, ivory and silver pistol grips, Paris time standardization with dual frontier hours, a Jerusalem Hill summer outing, elaborate picture hats made from oak leaves, a Kansas City hotel bustle-money loss found inside bed slats, Berlin flirtation postage code, and Seth Green’s enduring passion for hunting and fly fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Moxter
St. Louis
Bangkok
Chicago Herald
Paris
France
Arizona Weekly Kicker
Jim Gibbons
Jerusalem Hill
Kansas City
Berlin
New York Times
Dirling
Seth Green
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milk
Washington Street
Seeeae
Boston Post
Quida
Deux Mondes
M. Davort
Auphonse Daupher
M. Daupier
the Theatres
Ecpfert C, Smyth
Andover
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