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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1889
Page
4
The New York fraud case advances as the Court of Common Pleas upholds Mrs Fuack’s affidavit findings. All implicated must answer conspiracy charges while Sheriff Flack, amid public service, resigns from his DOJ post on trusted friends’ advice to avoid governor’s charges.
The article notes likely tensions between English Radicals and Irish Nationalists while downplaying their seriousness for party aims. Labouchere’s anger at Parnell’s group over royal grants is mentioned, yet the two sides seem mutually necessary for now. It also observes potential better understanding with the Government and hints Nationalists might switch away from Liberals if Conservatives pursue reform in Ireland.
The Boston Journal voices civil service reform amid spoils regime spoil talk. A Pennsylvania Republican Association leader in Washington attacks the Democratic dominance, mocking Grover Cleveland and urging action to curtail what he calls official swill and cronyism.
Secretary Tracy backs transferring revenue marine duties to the Navy and building a torpedo boat catcher and gunboat fleet. The plan envisions 400 to 1000 ton vessels capable of 18 to 22 knots, modeled after British and Spanish designs, for a superior coast patrol. The author criticizes Senator Chandler’s continued support for the project.
Jerome Jones replies to United Question Clubs inquiries on railroad competition in Canada, shedding light on the tangled position of protection advocates in the region. The discussion highlights contradictions noticed by the clubs seeking clarity on policy stances.
Mr Jones argues that political loyalties bend to business needs as Boston Journal condemns Canadian railroads yet tariffs hurt New England industry. He notes customers favor business interests over party policy and protectionist manufacturers swing to free trade when convenient. He cautions pressing them with tough questions as they learn from experience.
Citizens view the Grand Army of the Republic surrender to politicians at Milwaukee. The encampment endorsed pension bills, including a disability measure and a per diem service pension, drawing sharp opposition from veterans who reject alms as a pension. Officials note current costs and project future burdens, warning the nation could face a huge annual pension payout beyond prior commitments.
A Maryland Republican association faces criticism from The Journal for challenging the party’s reform stance. The piece argues leadership is proven by action, not talk, and contends the Baltimore resolution aligns with the party’s practical course and key figures, despite past disagreements over reform.
The writer previews the New England Swimming Association races at Crescent Beach as a healthful, entertaining outdoor event. He praises swimming education, cites local schools like the Allen and Captain Simpson establishments, and notes broader safety needs at seaside resorts. The piece also shares reflections on an eminent missionary and two remarkable lost-and-found cases observed near Boston and in the White Mountains.
The passage contends that the spirit guiding Union supporters, and the aims of the Grand Army of the Republic, would appear humiliating under scrutiny, and condemns the Milwaukee encampment's proposed policy as unworthy and harmful.
The passage notes the earth tilting toward shorter days as daylight loses minutes daily. Rain persists steadily, prompting scenes of dining under gaslight. Nature shifts into preparatory change, signaling the seasonal transition.
Mr Winter emphasizes the Edgar Tower manuscript linking Will iam Shakspere and Anne Hathaway and notes no marriage registration found. He argues Warwickshire usage supports Shakespeare’s authorship and rebuts Baconian theory while praising Brey Jonson and scholars Savage and Wadley for evidence.
Nine year old violin prodigy Alice Liebmann astonishes London critics. Georgia’s John H. Parnell sails for Queenstown. Royal weddings loom as Princess Margaret of Prussia and Prince Christian of Denmark may wed. Wayne MacVeagh writes a Pennsylvania volume. Ex-Premier Alexander Mackenzie in delicate health after refusing knighthood. The Prince and Princess of Wales to Athens for Princess Sophie’s wedding to the Crown Prince of Greece. Sumner Vine of the Imperial Institution of England arrives in Washington on a tour. American Charles De Martin receives land in Costa Rica for grape growing. Crown Princess Stephanie of Austria could become Queen as Archduke Francis is in love. Queen Regent of Spain offers prizes for Columbus essays. Richard Malcolm Johnston to receive $2000 from John W. McCoy will. McCoy library to Johns Hopkins, art to Peabody. Dr Charles E Woodbury resigns Rhode Island Hospital post. Dr John M Peters chosen as successor and to assume charge Sunday.
At a meeting of E Street Baptist Church last evening a letter of dismission was granted to the retiring pastor Dr. D. W. Faunce to join the Baptist Church of West Newton Massachusetts. Resolutions praised his scholarly attainments and blameless life and zeal for the Master.
Secretary Windom and his family arrived in Peterboro on Aug 30 for a civic reception at the hotel with illuminations music and a balcony speech. He departed today for Keene.
The September Century features Paine on Exodus monuments with strong value for archaeologists and biblical scholars. Wares contributes An American Artist in Japan, while Kennan covers The History of the Kara Political Prison with prison conditions and scurvy. Also notes on Masaccio, Lincoln, Napoleon in Exile, and Brander Matthews on Fenimore Cooper.
The September issue offers a sensible paper by Franklin MacVeagh on Party Allegiance. It contains three average stories, several poems, the usual editorial, and a complete novel titled A College Widow by Frank Howard Howe.
The Boston Singers Society forms under conductor George L. Osgood with prominent Boston music figures among officers and patrons. The club aims to supplement existing societies, avoid clashes with other concerts, and invites participation from members of older groups while promoting broad, nonexclusive musical enthusiasm.
The Brussels Gazette highlights operas sung over 100 times at Paris Grand Opera from 1828 to 1889 with Meyerbeer leading both for Huguenots and total 1938 performances. It notes Brahms new choral work for Hamburg festival, Saint-Saëns Henri VIII shortened, Mottl to stage Berlioz Les Troyens complete, and Dvorak receives Iron Crown. Arthur Weld.
Hamilton Ont August 30 Twenty railway experts from Boston Chicago and St Thomas examined the Grand Trunk accidents at St George Bridge and Junction Cut. They concluded the bridge accident was caused by a broken tie and the Junction Cut incident by a broken portion of the engine.
A stream of curiosities and cultural notes spans pugilists turned conductors, Amelie Rives sculpting abroad, a cannibalism ad misprint in Chicago, a Paris gossip mix, Buffalo Bill’s popularity, Tolstoy’s editions in Moscow, and a phonograph hidden in a chapel for the Duke of Fife and Princess Louise, reflecting a late 19th century collage of society and novelty.
The Rev. Charles Wingate who died in Haverhill was a native of the city born Feb 20 1815. He spent twenty years in Philadelphia in commerce before entering the Episcopal ministry in 1858. He led Emmanuel Church Newport Dover Southboro and Melrose and founded St John the Evangelist in 1875 dedicating it to his father Moses Wingate. He helped found Trinity Church Haverhill and earned recognition in Merrimac Lodge Masonry. A schoolmate and friend of John G Whittier he leaves no family. Funeral services are set for Monday forenoon.
Mr. David A Dunbar a longtime Faneuil Market businessman died at his Walnut avenue home at age seventy He began his stall at Faneuil Hall Market in 1840 and was a devoted Universalist attendee who helped spread the faith leaving a large circle of friends
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