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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1887

Page

4

Postal Rates And Publication Details For Milk News

This notice outlines subscription pricing for daily and weekly issues, with rates for one year, six months, three months and one month. It also states that the publication is entered as second class matter, and fees payable to the Post Publishing Company. The New York Agency and Washington Office addresses are listed, and the editor notes no return of rejected manuscripts and requires a full name and address with any communication.

Washington Street Post Publishing Company New York Nassau Street Washington Fourteenth Street

National Temperance Union urges civil conduct in politics

The National Woman's Christian Temperance Union asks all political parties and papers to avoid personal vilification in the 1888 presidential campaign. The Prohibition Party central committee endorses the plea, while Ex-Congressman Morrison doubts sweeping tariff reform will pass Congress. He predicts a partisan struggle over tariff reductions, but the public will respect principled stance despite political maneuvering.

National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Prohibition Party Kansas

Release of Jacob Sharp on bail sparks bribery scandal reform concerns

Jacob Sharp's $40 000 bail frees him to influence other convicted men to seek pleas and new trials similar to his, potentially undermining justice. Critics warn the move could erode public confidence in law enforcement as officials face renewed bribery stakes and possible further trials.

Jacob Sharp Sing Sing SuHarp SuArp Legislative Committee Court of Appeals Sharp

Theoretical Duel Between George and Powperly Rages On

A weekly clash of ideas pits Henry George against Powperly in Knights of Labor organ. George accuses Powperly of vague plans while Powperly defends labor reform. The public shows little interest as a quiet duel of theorists unfolds.

Henry Greorge Powperly The Knights of Labor Powpercy Grorge George Grovge Gynakes Standard United Labor Party Powpery

Admiral Ammen backs balsas for shipwreck rescue

The Post's stance on using life rafts over lifeboats gains support from Rear Admiral Ammen who urges balsas a two cask platform raft to be launched by four men. He says ships could carry enough to hold a thousand people and join several in the water for a large raft in emergencies.

Ammen Secretary of the Navy

Ammen urges build of balsas for Navy use at sea

Admiral Ammen writes to Secretary Whitney urging the Navy Department to construct a balsawood raft for field testing in all weather. He notes casks for food water and supplies, drag riding via masts and sails, and oil bags to weather heavy gales. Ammen’s seafaring experience since 1836 supports the plan.

Admiral Am- Men Whiteney Navy Department Admiral Ammen

Nominating Proceedings Set for Mayor Choice

The citizens convention yesterday nominated Mr Harr for Mayor citing his pledge to serve the people impartially. Critics lament lack of unity against the Hart administration and urge a united opposition with a candidate of character and ability to restore businesslike city governance.

Citizens’ Convention Harr Hart Worcester

French President Grevy Markets Fire and Delays Resignation

The piece discusses the possibility of President Grevy resigning amid political crisis in France. It notes delaying tactics, potential cabinet maneuvers by Flovurens, and the danger of escalating unrest in Paris as chambers prepare for successor balloting.

France President Grevy M. Grevyy M. Grevy Senate Chamber of Deputies Paris M. Gravy M. Flovurens

Consular salaries reform urged amid funding gaps

The fifth auditor cites a flaw in how representative salaries abroad are paid. Consuls draw on a pooled fund, causing end of year shortages when diplomas are unsettled and drafts are dishonored by foreign banks. The auditor proposes an indefinite annual fund to cover gaps, avoiding delays until Congress acts.

Fifth Auditor of the Treasury Treasury Congress

French political crisis moves beyond government change

The passage discusses difficulty locating M. Rova vier's successor and his wavering on resignation. It suggests a radical measure may be needed beyond a government change, warning that anything less would surprise and reverse France's usual political course.

M. Rovavier France

Improved Marine Signals and Public Interest in Ocean Communication

The December Forum essay by Park Benjamin advocates electricity for sea signaling and cites two experiments. It notes rising ocean travel, calls for a broader international code, and critiques Epison and Bell schemes as impractical. It warns that telephonic systems require vessel proximity and do not guard against unexpected dangers.

Park Benjamin New York Chamber of Commerce Mr. Benjamin Epison Bell

Aberdeen rector vote shows Home Rule backlash in university

The Glasgow and Aberdeen rector elections reflect Liberal and Unionist discontent with Home Rule politics. The Aberdeen contest saw Goscuren defeat Morley 455 to 314, amid claims political views influenced the result and a drift away from radicalism among scholars.

Cecilia Club Opens Season With Schumann and Mendelssohn

The Cecilia Club's first concert of the season at Music Hall featured Miss Alice Wentworth and Mr. Max Heinrich with an orchestra. Soloists included Jenny Varn Holz May Shepard H L Laine Ita Welsh Donovan and S H Whittemore, with J H Ricketson and A F Arnold also soloing. The program opened with Schumann I am not sure the exact title and finished with Mendelssohn Walpurgis Night. The reviewer notes uneven choral precision in the Schumann and praises the smoother, stronger Mendelssohn numbers and the Druids chorus. The orchestra provided accompaniment but failed to standout. Richard Heard.

Cecilia Club Music Hall Alice Wentworth Max Heinrich Jenny Varn Holz A. R. Moore May Shepard H. L. Laine Ita Welsh Donovan H. Whittemore J. H. Ricketson A. F. Arnold Schumann Heinrich Mendelssohn Ricketson Richard

Emerson Piano Company Hosts Second Annual Ball

Emerson Piano Company employees held their second annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall with about 250 couples attending. Barrows Orchestra provided music and dancing began at nine, followed by a grand promenade at ten.

Emerson Piano Company Odd Fellows’ Hall Barrows

Galba at Hollis Street Theatre Impresses Boston

Mr Frederick Warde offers a fresh adaptation of Galba at Hollis Street Theatre with strong scenes and a compelling Galba performance by Warde. Eugenie Blair as Neodamia and Clarence Handyside as Flavian provide notable support while audiences reward the finale with repeated curtain calls.

Frederick Warde Hollis Street Theatre Boston Saumet Leonard Outram Galba Warde Dr. Bird Spartacus Forrest McCullough Faustina Swinburne Lady Macbeth Vendamia Eugenie Blair Neodamia Clarence Handyside Flavian

Winter’s bite and a tale of a milkman’s fifteen years

A Boston observer notes a sharp cold day affecting street life and humor, then recalls a friend’s long, impersonal fifteen year relation with a milkman. The piece muses on missed small courtesies and the chance for neighborly acknowledgment in daily routines.

Eighth Symphony Concert Analyzed For Tomorrow’s Program

Analysis outlines Beethoven Symphony No. 3 Eroica in E flat major with movements and historical notes on its republican inspirations. It also highlights Mendelssohn Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Spohr’s tone-picture works, noting composer backgrounds and musical significance.

Lupwwig van Beethoven Eroica Napoleon Beethoven Felix Mendelssohn- Bartholdi Mendelssohn Lupwine Stenr Cassel Spohr Weber Gade Weihe der Tine

Western Mountain Named for Tom Nast and Other Society Notes

A Western mountain bears the name of Tom Nast. Senator Hiscock is said to be a fatalist who believes what is to be will be. President Brock of Oxford now at King's University in Nova Scotia plans a Boston visit this month. Henry August von Bulow, nephew of the famed pianist, will wed Annie Snyder of Philadelphia. Senator elect Lurpie of Indiana is noted as cultured and trilingual. Mr. Liang, secretary of the Chinese legation in Washington, studies French and relies on it in diplomacy. The Rev. O H Walker of New London Conn has missed only two Sundays in thirty-five years. Mrs. Cleveland’s friend Miss Virginia Kingsford of Oswego N Y, a White House guest, will marry John D Higgins of Oswego next spring. Mrs. Cleveland and Miss Kingsford were college roommates. The Rt Rev Arthur Cleveland Coxe, Episcopal bishop of western New York, remains vigorous at seventy with full gray hair and a polished look.

Tom Nast Hiscock Brock Oxford King’s University Nova Scotia Boston Henry August von Bulow Herr von Bulow Annie Snyder Philadelphia Lurpie Indiana Liang Washington O. H. Walker New London White House John D. Higgins Oswego Cleveland

East Buffalo Drover dies after Fitchburg wreck

George Joslin of East Buffalo New York the drover injured in the Fitchburg railroad accident at East Fitchburg Wednesday died yesterday. Henry E Dixey comedian was swindled out of 1300 at San Francisco recently by gambler Bradley with loaded dice. Fred Schurawsky an operative in Sturtevant woollen mill Beanhill near Norwich Connecticut was caught in machinery yesterday and instantly killed.

George Joslin East Buffalo N. Y Fitchburg East Fitchburg Henry E. Dixey San Francisco Bradley Fred Schurawsky Sturtevant Beanhill Norwich Conn

Prohibition votes and public discourse across states

A collage of items notes Congress fasting day proposals and revenue talk, plus remarks on Prohibition counts in Iowa and Kentucky. It also mentions New York politics, early birds theater, a Constantinople born child, and local curiosities about sewer gas and unusual trees.

Debut Recital by Miss Mathilde Lennon in Chickering Hall

Miss Mathilde Lennon will present a debut recital in Chickering Hall on Thursday evening of next week, with seats largely reserved by friends. The Exiles play remains in Boston for a week more before Booth and Barrett’s company take the stage on December 12. Abbey plans to merge his Gerster concert company with Hofmann for grand concerts at the Metropolitan Opera House under Adolph Neuendorff, with a 100‑piece orchestra. Louis C. Elson to lecture on Beethoven at the New England Conservatory next Thursday at 3 pm, tickets available at the conservatory office. Mrs. Scott-Siddons returns to public life after recent fortune loss, preferring reader’s platform over the dramatic stage, with her Boston appearance in Chickering Hall next Saturday afternoon.

Mathilde Lennon Chickering Hall Boston

Fishermen Seek Squid Bait in Canadian Ports under Treaty

The Springfield Republican notes fishermen oppose public calls for funds and favor buying squid for bait in Canadian ports under the fisheries treaty. It says the fisheries commission has not discussed broader commercial union and will interpret treaties between Canada and the United States.

Canada Fisheries Commission Our Glorious Republic Springfield Republican Ind

Love One Another in Troubled Times

A quoted piece urges unity and compassion amid unrest, arguing democracy persists through protest and harsh conditions. It defends noble dissent, warns against scorn, and calls for bearing with others while addressing curable evils and preserving prosperity and liberty.

Guanhic

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