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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1886
Page
4
A Boston Supreme Court decision bars a Law and Order League member from juror duty in a liquor case. The defendant had challenged the juror, whose objection was overruled in the lower court and led to a guilty verdict. The court sustained the lower court rulings noting the juror’s involvement in the prosecution originated by his agent.
The Freycinet ministry falls after a chamber debate over abolishing sub prefect offices. The margin was thirteen but enough to force resignation. Though the cabinet showed ability and credit overall, the outgoing effect on future governance remains uncertain.
A Royal Clyde Yacht Club secretary writes to the New York club in charge of the cup, signaling a formal challenge from Mr. Bell. Thistle is under construction, with rig and tonnage specs ready within six months, the deadline set by the deed of gift. Bell favors a boat about thirty feet shorter than the Mayflower, necessitating a new yacht.
Mr McNeill accepts the mayoral nomination of a split United Labor party in Boston. He calls himself a representative of a great principle and outlines a tough program against corporate misrule. He avoids pledges and offers to cut the mayor’s salary and dispense patronage without class or color considerations.
Authorities plan a serious effort this season to avert winter floods by keeping the St. Lawrence River open between Montreal and Sorel or Three Rivers. Steel-prowed tugs will be used to prevent ice bridges that could push water back toward the city.
Colonel Rhodes of the Quebec Geographical Society leads a project to keep a clear passage to the Gulf. The aim is to attract American tourists by making Montreal appear as a Dutch town with a looming deluge seen from church steeples, and to ensure year round navigation.
The annual Secretary of the Navy report urges consolidation of bureaus under the paymaster general to cut costs after a 20 million dollar surplus of obsolete stores was found. It notes new cruiser speed targets, compares unfavorably with foreign vessels, and outlines steps to secure better designs while urging Congress for higher 1888 funding. The piece also critiques Alderman Hart’s park loan stance and calls for a city council election to push park improvements forward.
The park loan order stalled on second reading amid party lines with Republicans and Mr. Cherrington opposing and Democrats supporting. The park system debate looms large in upcoming city elections as Staples Inn in Holborn faces demolition and preservation options hinge on public ownership.
The Ohio Geological Bureau envisions vast natural gas reserves under the state. Findlay leads in a surge of wells delivering up to 138 million cubic feet daily, transforming heating and lighting costs and drawing new industries. The Standard Oil Company spreads corporate influence and reportedly owns Nobel oil properties on the Caspian Sea.
The Vienna imperial theatres formally forbid handing bouquets to performers at the footlights. In Boston the practice has not become abuse but has prompted calls for a similar edict, restricting floral offerings to benefits or special occasions for individual actors or actresses.
A literary column surveys Miss Murfree alias Charles Egbert Craddock and George Meredith works. It praises In the Clouds and Vittoria while noting stylistic faults and urges freshness. The piece also discusses Irving on English actors and behavior in la Scala era scenes. It references Atlantic Monthly publications and contemporary authorial voices. It mentions Thomas Herdy and Creole literature as context.
A review praises Count Xavier by Henry Gréville and its English translation by Mrs Mary Robbins. It notes the author's skin-deep view of Russia yet calls the tale agreeable and humorous with a sentimental plot. The piece also lists other new titles in Boston publishers notes and prices.
Mrs Burnett’s Miss Defarge follows a governess who brings order to the Dysart household. Roger Dysart and his cousin Elizabeth contend for affection as Miss Defarge manages the chaotic English country life with theatrical flair.
Henry Irving discussed alongside his English Actors book. The note mentions Mr Levine’s address related to English actors and publishing, with commentary on Irving’s habit of staying in the spotlight.
The current Outing issue features an frontispiece by Fred S. Cozzens depicting The Mayflower Galatea Contest 1886. It highlights a Bermuda fishing tale with a dramatic shark catch as Jim Shields and the commodore haul in a cub shark, the scene described with vivid internal details of the chase and the hatchet finish.
A survey of new children's titles, translations, and periodical contents. Madame Tabby’s Establishment is attributed to a Hughes family daughter while Murray’s Magazine will feature Byron fragments. Halévy’s Princess teases Paris marriage themes. Robbing praised as translator. Houghton Mifflin previews Bret Harte and Longfellow works. Wideawake reedits with many contributors. ghostly tales rise for The Witching Time. Rob Louis Stevenson’s Kidnapped illustrated by Hole.
A Boston essay notes bitter wind and dust of December in the city, detailing street scenes and a bearded scholar's endurement. It reports progress on Miss Anne Whitney's Leif Ericson statue in Chicopee with fund status and a letter of congratulations from notable Boston figures and patrons.
A collage of remarks and witticisms touches on finance theft clergy crime and social satire. It cites a Pittsburg incident with a downtrodden treasurer a priest assaulted by a groom and various quips on fashion socialism and public figures from Beecher to Davis.
Louis K. Harlow will open a year’s work at Kimball’s gallery Park Street next week. Abroad last summer he produced much water color work showing progress beyond prior efforts. Visitors include William M. Chase of New York and M. Paul Rajon. Rajon plans an etching of a Jules Breton etching owned in the city.
Jermuda winter plans for Jay Gould and London jockey Fred Archer are mentioned along with Archer estate details. The report notes Stoddard lectures in Chicago drawing over 30 000 attendees and highlights General Sherman praising Daly's company in New York theatre.
The Boston Police Relief Association met on Chardon Street with President James T. Comee presiding. A $300 payment was approved for sick members and $1000 death benefits were awarded to three widows Lena Porter Margaret Farren and Mary Gould. The group urged public support ahead of the January 11 police ball to fund ongoing relief work.
James T. Killien of Chelsea was buried yesterday at St Rose to Broadway. High mass was celebrated by Rev Father Marian with interment at Malden Cemetery.
The South wage inquiry concluded by Judge Keltey sharply condemns Mr Blaine, contradicting his strong claims, as a brother protectionist and Republican adds voice to the critique.
The Louisville Courier Journal critiques political chatter claiming Republicans made all gains in the South, calling the results intimidation rhetoric and lampooning the keynote as a quack.
The article argues that power should derive from the people, not rulers, but notes the multitude of rulers across times and issues makes assigning blame for bad governance impossible. It advocates placing responsibility in one person to concentrate accountability for corruption.
The Boston Republic argues against blue laws as absurd. It compares enforcing old street smoking rules to closing barber shops and apothecary stores. It says such Puritanical legislation should be repealed and that Sunday should be observed sensibly.
The Philadelphia Times editorial pleads that Congress stop acting as a presidential candidate factory and behave as a responsible body, urging the people to view such restraint as a Christmas gift.
A Philadelphia Telegraph critique urges a middle ground between a Queen's speech brevity and a long presidential message. It suggests President Cleveland should find a concise standard to set a popular, distinguished precedent.
The Boston Republican leaders mimic past tactics by nominating a Labor candidate and a Blaine Republican as their own to split Democratic votes against Mayor O'Brien. The Independents back O'Brien and many public spirited Republicans are expected to support him, citing his upright record and civil service reform.
A local political dispute centers on Mr. McNeill and Republican leaders. The text warns that the bosses will coldly treat him after the election and that workingmen are used as pawns for a Republican bid. The piece accuses McNeill of selfish ambition and deception to win a mayoralty.
Harper's Weekly argues the public has a right to know the grounds for executive recommendations on tax matters and on appointments to collect revenue. Secrecy in such sessions harms the public welfare and should be abolished.
The Barnicoat Fire Association holds its annual dinner at the Quincy House on Wednesday January 12 1887.
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