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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1891
Page
4
The Supreme Court in Washington heard arguments from importers challenging the Republican tariff act. They contend the law is unconstitutional for bypassing constitutional enactment, granting sugar bounties, and allowing presidential taxation of imports. The case questions the act's reach over farmers and unequal subsidies.
A collage of quotations and snippets ranging from marital strife and law to society chatter. It blends divorce talk, playful insults, Canadian-Washington border jokes, a mythological reference, a playful cowboys tale, a Boston dialect plea, and a poem about a dancer’s motion, all in ephemeral newspaper tone.
A writer recalls the debut of Boston’s new two story double decker streetcar on Cambridge Street. Crowds gathered as the upper deck revealed glimpses of second story life including unmade beds and domestic scenes, prompting speculation about privacy as residents adjust to the spectacle.
The piece argues for rebuilding the Beacon Hill Monument near the Soldiers’ Monument, citing reasons by W W Wheildon and T Quincey Browne. It notes the 1790 erection, lists Hancock Bowdoin and Washington on the tablet, and urges a durable restoration as a civic lesson.
The Boston Post informs subscribers that they must provide both current and future addresses to adjust power or service. Readers unable to purchase The Post at stands, in Boston and nearby cities, on streetcars, trains, or other venues should report the fact at this office.
The first Post newsboy theatre party at the Globe Theatre drew a large, attentive audience. The newsboys offered sharp, discerning criticism, proving capable critics and promising more such events. Membership is opened to bright Boston newsboys who handle the Post with enterprise.
The tariff, once a dry politicalbone, becomes compelling as war taxes raised the burden and educated voters. Postwar fears about removing revenue fail as monopolies grow and favored industries thrive under protection, reshaping public understanding of taxation and industry.
The text argues that Republicans protected monopolies by making the wartime tariff permanent, provoking public realization that high tariff policies benefited a few at the expense of many. It credits a wartime sacrifice for the Union with sparking popular education on tariff issues and a political revolution away from high taxation.
Rev George H Clark of Hartford, a New England history scholar, will lecture on Oliver Cromwell at Old South Meeting House next Thursday. Proceeds go to the Cromwell picture fund to place Cromwell's portrait on the church wall. The event appeals to students of colonial history and Springfield readers alike.
By order of the Board of Police news in connection with that branch of the public service is to be given to the press at headquarters on Pemberton Square not at the stations. The order aims to concentrate sources but will not muzzle other officers or stop news gathering by reporters. The public demands unrestricted press access to police news and will seek it from officers beyond headquarters.
The article argues Bradstreet's nearly certain probability that foreign hides will be added to the dutiable list and that the President will follow the Agriculture Secretary's urgent recommendation to tax a major Massachusetts industry. It links this to declines in New England leather, West Coast competition, cheaper freight, and a shift of tanning and shoe production westward, threatening local iron and related industries.
The argument rails against a duty on hides to protect domestic leather goods. Massachusetts manufacturers face competition from closer supply sources and foreign raw material imports. A tariff, likely to pass within a month, would favor Western rivals and harm New England, despite Republican reciprocity aims.
Mr. T. Quincy Browne recalls plans to place the Beacon Hill column on Flagstaff Hill but the idea faded. Delays now allow rebuilding the Civil War monument on its original site with fitting surroundings. Historical societies pledge support, and the Bunker Hill Monument Association is met with broad citizen backing.
A column reflecting reader opinions on street congestion on School Street and civic figures. Curtis Guito criticizes delays on narrow streets while Honest John F Dever, a Boston-born journalist turned aldermanial candidate, recalls past experiences. City Forester Doogue debates skater bans in the Public Garden to protect shrubbery, suggesting flooding part of the Bay Back Fens for skating space.
A collage of humorous quips and misheard hymns from various papers sketches misunderstandings in daily life. Jests range from a tramp owed a living to a minister’s Easter moment, with jokes about jewelry and first base in church chairs.
The Elks benefit at the Boston Theatre next Thursday is expected to be the largest in years. Doors open at 10 30 am and the show begins at 11 am with The County Fair third act featuring Neil Burgess and company. An augmented orchestra and theatre leaders from multiple venues will contribute to a rich musical program. Unused seats go on sale at the box office. Denman Thompson bought and donated the B A Atkinson box for 100 dollars.
West Roxbury enjoyed last evenings entertainment at the Methodist church by the Jamaica Glee Concert Company. The group included IF L. Sawyer tenor H E Swift first baritone Bert Poole baritone H A Youtz bass cartoonist Bert Poole reader mandolin Miss Claribel Brooks pianist Tee Swift. The cartooning by Mr Poole illustrated the songs and readings and was well received by a large audience.
Naval Constructor W L Mintonge at Charlestown Navy Yard will join the retired list next Friday. He entered the department in 1869 at Brooklyn and served as quartermaster foreman and similar roles until 1875 when he became naval constructor of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. He is 62 years old.
Mrs. Cleveland and Ruth delay Lakewood trip for a week. Edward Spofford of Tarrytown donates 500 bound volumes to a new cruiser. Senator Butler mourns a son. Judge Coxe praises Ben Hur and Robert Elsmere as top novels. Lloyd Brice and the late Allen Thorndike Rice were Oxford friends. Michael Tschigorin, the Russian chess champion, visits New York and challenges pronunciation. Editor Murat Halstead sails to Europe aboard Fulda. Edward Moore’s art collection moves to the Metropolitan Museum. Washburn enjoys a vacation in Worcester. F W Putnam prepares a major ethnological exhibit for the World’s Fair with broad outreach. George R Cromwell gives patriotic illustrated lectures.
James Russell Lowell argues for Shakespeare professorships to expound his works in universities. He praises Shakespeare as stimulating thought, cheerful humor, and vivid imagery, a master of rhetoric guiding what to follow and avoid. He values Shakespeare for intellectual training accessible to readers of any language.
Fragmentary OCR of a Lowell poem about a ship of dreams. The speaker longs for a safe harbor after peril at sea and awaits a final voyage to a peaceful haven where bells toll and a living soul is carried ashore. The lines evoke storm, reef, and longing for divine timing.
Ground was broken yesterday morning for the Hancock Congregational Society of Lexington church building. Pastor Rev Irving Meredith led a prayer and helped break the frozen ground with pick and shovel. Deacons and several ladies then resumed the work. foundation to be laid this winter, with completion expected around October 1 1892.
President Henry M. Whitney of the West End Street Railway says no truth to reports that General Manager Monks plans to retire and that other officials would swap posts. Whitney explains station electrification plans, trial of double deck cars, and a push to replace horse cars with electric traction across the system as motors and time permit.
The Henry H. Kilson model of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut is sent to Gorham Manufacturing Company in Providence to be cast in five pieces. Officials weigh whether to cast in one mould or in sections to aid shipping for a nine foot six inch statue, with completion expected within the next month and setup within six months.
The Maverick National Bank opened on Saturday with the book keeper delivering receivers’ certificates to depositors proving claims. About 160 certificates covering first proved claims have been signed and nearly all issued. The bank will likely stay open during regular hours. Asa P. Potter’s Cohasset property will not be disposed of until next spring, possibly by private sale. The estate covers six houses, a farm house, five stables, a playhouse complex with bowling alley and billiard hall, and 40 to 50 acres on Jerusalem road, assessed between $80,000 and $90,000, expected to fetch more than the higher figure.
Sergeant J. W. Smith of the Boston Weather Office arranges with Old Colony and New York & New England railways to spread weather predictions via flags on trains. Old Colony will trial the Central division, then expand system if feasible. Weather Bureau provides the flags.
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