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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1891
Page
4
A miscellany of humor and observations from late 19th century papers. Jests about prohibition towns, Universal Peace Union, Cuba and Persia, plus travel notes on Treves pilgrims and a comic tale of James Powers in London.
Amusements today include Tremont Theatre at 2 and 8 with Lew Dockstader’s Minstrels Nellie McHenry at the Goose Theatre 2 and 8 in A Night at the Circus Boston Theatre 2 and 8 Tuxedo with George Thatcher’s Minstrels Boston Museum 2 and 8 Roland Reed in The Club Friend Grand Opera House 2 and 7 45 Fabio Romani listings follow city paper style and schedule details
Boston Bost reports Cincinnati tax authorities have summoned about 100 wealthy individuals who failed to file accurate personal property returns. A citizen concealed $400,000 in Standard Oil stock, another hid $700,000 in Adams Express shares, and 500 Starch Trust shares were missed. The piece notes tax evasion through concealment is widespread, and punishing a few leaders might shift public perception.
The Liberal party lost the Lewisham byelection where the Conservative candidate won by a wide margin. Liberals gained about 500 more votes than their opponents compared with 1886, with Home Rule a central issue. Kent remains solidly Conservative, and Gladstone’s campaigning could not overturn the result.
Lawrence a cashier at Keystone Bank Philadelphia serving a penitentiary term writes a letter exposing how he hoodwinked the bank examiner. He cites financial methods and says his actions followed superior officers' instructions and a sense of duty. He compares himself to a pirate’s apprentice in a satirical closing remark.
A Montpelier man Deavitt circulates a blunt critique opposes Secretary Proctor for the Senate vacancy left by Epnemphs resignation. He calls Proctor's record mediocrity and charges aggressive electioneering and pay for influence. The piece notes Vermont's Republican strength and relief at Governor choosing a better candidate.
Buenos Ayres papers lament the mass departure of foreigners from Argentina in July two steamships carried away 2100 working class people. One journal notes that the exodus would match a plague or civil war in scale, as many had been earning a good living in town when the trend began.
Financial troubles push emigrants to fear for life and property in Argentina where high farm prices tempt but lack of protection drives many away. A journal notes rural pursuits offer little appeal as murders go unpunished and lawful protection is sought in safer lands. The piece laments Argentina’s inability to address these dangers.
The seizure of Vanderbilt’s yacht Conqueror by New York Custom House officials sparks a legal dispute likely to reach the Supreme Court. The Treasury ruling classifies the yacht as a manufactured article paying 45 percent duty, though this may overstep intended law. A key issue is whether the vessel can sail domestically after duty payment, given navigation rules requiring American enrollment only for locally built ships or those captured or wrecked and repaired abroad.
The Journal predicts a campaign that will be a snorter while party figures like Rice Merrill and Guild outline methods to persuade voters. The piece notes tensions from Speaker Ben Rett and Barrett rebuked in Melrose as American travelers comment on London inns versus newer hotels, with reflections on English publishing profits and the aging literary greats Holmes Curver Weavell Homes.
The piece argues Allen backers seek his Governor race as a step to Dawes seat, while Beard may cite executive restraint, Gourp promotes himself for Auditor, Armstrong seeks racial backing, and party unity questions unfold around who earns the Commonwealth’s due in a McKinley era campaign.
Cable reports from St Moritz note a beauty contest between Princess Hartre vt and Mrs Deacon with Mrs Deacon favored full face while Princess Hartre vt shows better profile. Other items report deserters from Pensacola, poor ship condition, and Freeman's Journal backing of Parnell with police guard.
Lynn reports a stronger shoe trade this week with most factories busy though shipments lag last year. Total cases shipped reach 5854 versus 6515 a year ago, a shortfall of 662 cases, but outlook remains positive for next week as production activity increases.
The Springfield Republican disputes the Republican stance on free silver, citing President Harrison and James G Blaine. It urges the Boston Journal to reveal Cleveland’s position and questions Blaine’s unknown views and potential impact on party unity and policy certainty.
Experts warn that building a genuine tin-plate mill in the country would take about a year to construct buildings furnaces and machinery with costs ranging from 150 000 to 249 000 before any plate is dipped. Such a mill could produce commercially if quality and price rivaled imports, but dealers are unaware of any serious current proposals and belief in a U S tin-plate mill appears driven by advertising or political aims.
The Troy Press notes concerns that Republicans may fear nominating Andrew D White for governor. It cites his strong character, solid qualifications, and outspoken opinions as factors fueling doubt about his nomination amidst wary party politics.
A wolf at large in the city, escaped from a dime museum to the Central Park menagerie, fuels alarm in certain circles. The piece notes that streets are not swarming with wolves in sheep's clothing and questions police attention to the matter.
Providence dispatch notes an interstate cricket clash between Massachusetts and Rhode Island scheduled for September 12 at the Pawtucket grounds. Rhode Island players include Thompson Pitts Carroll Ashton Club London Barker Maixiejohn Andrew Meiklejohn Pawtucket Club Beestall and Shingfellow Thornton Club. The game is expected to draw notable interest.
New York workers report Walter Carr & Co. produce dealers at 15 Yardson Street assigned away to Robert J. Dean without preferences. Dean notes the firm has operated thirty four years with average annual business around two million dollars. He estimates liabilities under one hundred thousand though cannot provide exact figures for assets.
The writer voices cautious anticipation for a Saturday protest in October where women in short skirts and top boots are said to march from the Public Library through Boston streets. He relays a reader fear of public exposure, compares to Lady Godiva, and notes Vienna's skirt length laws as a precedent for regulating public dress.
The Boston Museum opens its fifty first regular season with Ye Earlie Trouble by Henry Guy Carleton set in Revolutionary era New York and Trenton. Reviews mention many cast members and other upcoming engagements at the Boston Theatre Hollis Street Theatre Tremont and Grand Opera House with stars like Mr Macaroni and Miss John Marlowe returning Lizzie Harold and Daly’s Theatre signals.
Disastrous washouts on the Central Hudson railroad near Albany cause traffic suspension from last night. One breach at Castleton floods the area and washes out tracks seventy five feet long to fifteen feet deep. Repairs progress with hope a single track ready by morning.
J W Dornsife continuing work on St James Catholic Church with extra night crew to finish flooring for cornerstone laying this Sunday Archbishop Williams to officiate services expected to be impressive in Salem on August 28 special Post report
Beverly Farms August 28 special report says there will be no coaching parade to close the season. Despite talk of holding a parade, officials do not consider it advisable at this time.
Special to the Post reports Mrs. Mary Bowman of Pratt Street marked her 91st birthday today in Salem. She retains all faculties and vividly recalls events from the War of 1812.
A society woman pursues acting amid quarrels with her husband and eventual reconciliation. The roster includes Miss Hice’s company with Jennie Weathersby and others, plus Frank W. Sanger and A. C. Gunter guiding a Globe Theatre production. Corinne’s season opens Sept 21 with Carmen Up to Date and a refined cast. Boston programs feature Nordica on Oct 12 and Ingalls lecture Oct 19.
Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett spends the summer at South Kensington while Rev Nehemiah Boynton returns from Europe. Count de Montebello, nephew to Napoleon’s marshal, rises in France’s diplomacy as a duke and marshal. Richard Mansfield tables Nero at Garden Theatre with Ty Russell Sullivan adapting Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Miss Lincoln, daughter of Minister Lincoln, to wed Charles Shaw next month. she mirrors a Western girl and admires her American roots. Herr Von Joeden Kranipolski, a Hamburg barrister, headlines as the balloon ascent hero with Lattemann, reaching 3000 metres and Lattemann’s 499th ascent.
James Russell Lowell writes to London publishers James R. Osgood McIlvaine and Co praising Miss Jewett's stories reprint plans. He extols her rural New England life, restrained yet broad art, discreet dialect, and the refined, economical style akin to Theocritus. He lauds her limited but complete, pathos and subdued humor.
The Illustrated News hails James Kassel Lowell as the era’s greatest patriot poet, blending devotion to a slavery free nation with the Gospel of Man. It notes his modern humanitarianism, sharp critical instinct, and stylish verse though admiring less classic form.
The Republican Club of Waltham convened on August 28 and completed its organization by electing officers: President Charles R. Saunders. vice presidents G. F. Frost F. J. Tyler F. C. Hodgson C. Q. Morrill H. N. Fisher F. W. Maynard M. H. Lynch. secretary C. J. Shepard. treasurer C. W. Durgin. executive committee C. H. Stickney CL Barter Samuel Patch GW Whidden F. W. Miller Robert Spier E. M. Barrett.
The Mercantile Agency reports 226 total failures in the United States and Canada for the past seven days, with 204 in the U S and 22 in Canada. This compares with 218 the prior week and 227 the week before. Last year the week had 189 failures, 165 in the United States and 24 in Canada.
Newport Alabama hosts the annual coaching pageant on Narragansett avenue tomorrow at six in the afternoon with at least sixteen coaches expected in line. Mr Van Alen is expected to dine the participants after the parade at Wakehurst, as he did last year.
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