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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1889
Page
4
The Boston Post notes Browning will be solemnly buried in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday morning December 17 1889. It contrasts Westminster as England’s Pantheon with Thackeray’s Kensal Green tomb, stating a great man makes the Pantheon where he lies.
The Pan-American Congress members will go to New York for a week reminding the public of the body. Since their return from a long tour they appear to have achieved little beyond giving Mr. Wanamaker a chance to advertise his Philadelphia house or perhaps reading subsidy pamphlets prepared by William M Everly Curtis as State Department agent.
Following the London strike breakdown, Manchester gas workers join with exhausted funds and a call to return to work if the company will hire them. Observers say sympathy for dockers fueled broader labor pressure, but the recent demands lack popular legitimacy and support.
A Pittsburg lamp chimney manufacturer reports paying 650 a week in tariffs on raw material, arguing the duty raises costs for American buyers and hinders price competitiveness. He contemplates relocating to Germany for cheaper inputs if tariffs persist, while noting any relief would benefit workers and consumers alike.
The Pan American Congress is cited in a State Department circular noting Blaine's assertion that tramp steamers pose the most serious competition to U S lines. The piece argues these vessels operate with no subsidies and may undermine regular lines, challenging Blaine's views on subsidies.
The fragment notes a dilemma the speaker faces due to his subsidy theory. It implies tension between theoretical aims and practical constraints, without detailing names or places. The readable text centers on the conceptual issue and its impact on policy discussion.
The jury convicts three leaders of the Cronin murder ring while acquitting Joan Brags and Kuenz, with Bud Burke, O Sullivan, and Coughlin tied to roles in luring and arranging the crime. The writer notes circumstantial evidence and warns against allowing such secret societies to operate.
Telegraphic reports from Brazil describe a calculated coup that toppled the monarchy with secrecy. The ministers attempted to remove dissident troops as a key regiment fled 2500 miles from Rio de Janeiro, triggering the revolution. Police firemen and harbor naval forces joined the government, while army regiments faced off but did not clash. The peaceful outcome remains unexplained, likely linked to police influence.
A weekly English paper in Rio Janeiro reports Provisional Government censorship and suspected executions. The piece notes mixed support, limited violence in Rio, suffrage for literates, and economic strains from provincial tariffs. It explains causes as partly commercial and political, detailing Home Market protection and interprovincial duties.
A historical critique contrasts Mr Grady’s distinct southern oratory with the mass of hearers. It notes persuasive emotion, direct address, biblical quotes, and a bold yet nuanced stance. The piece argues Grapy’s rhetoric, though effective, centers on a timely issue rather than pure oratorical display.
In a measured response, the writer argues the South’s racial tensions must be handled by Congress with fairness and courage. Skeptical of federal interposition, the piece credits industrial forces for Southern progress while urging whites to embrace responsibility and temperance in the debate.
The Czar declares he will not recognize the new Brazilian republic and orders a complete break in diplomatic ties. The action, however, appears impractical due to the distance between St. Petersburg and Rio de Janeiro.
The Hon. Exran A. Morse plans to introduce a House bill to provide every member with a clerk. He notes the aim to help those who cannot afford private secretaries, suggesting Congressmen may shift support from old leaders to new proposals.
Sir Edwin Arnold, during a Cambridge visit, said he would not accept the laureate ship if offered after the death of Tennyson unless it had been refused by Rupert Brown. With Brown dead, Arnold sees Swimmart, Alfred Austin, and Lewis Morris as leading contenders, urging Arnold to hurry home to protect his interests.
In a New York Nineteenth Century Club paper, Bronson Howarp attacks nihilist trends in drama while defending careful construction. He contrasts Howells and James with modern novelists and notes their stance on literary art. He questions the value of unconstrained writing for shaping dramatic fiction.
The Bates Hall reading room is now open to the public in the evenings with added access to higher quality books. Trustees may extend hours to 10 o clock if demand continues. praise is given for the move and public appreciation urged.
The Kendals second week engagement opens with Impulse praised for strong acting and a solid ensemble. Mr Stephenson's play blends French influence with Sardou style, delivering real characters led by Mrs Beresford and Captain Crichton. Mr Kendal and Miss Vanbrugh receive commendations for nuanced performances and natural timing. The review also notes Hoyt’s The Midnight Bell as a welcome return to serious drama and solid crowd appeal at the Boston Theatre.
Boston patrons witnessed the first Boston performance of Bluebeard Jr a blended comic opera and farce. Edith Murillo sang and danced well as Fatima while Edwin Foy offered comic numbers. elaborate nursery girl ballet and colorful stage effects impressed though overall reception was lukewarm. The University of Boston crowd filled the audience with generous applause.
The week brings major plays to New York houses with Mansfield’s Richard III at Pall Mall and Marie Wainwright’s Twelfth Night at the Fifth Avenue, drawing on Miss Neilson’s Viola legacy. Extra effort marks openings, met with favorable reception. Daly plans a Shakspearian run with As You Like It tomorrow night.
Boston obituaries note Samuel E. Sawyer built a fortune in the city and retired in vigor to enjoy arts and letters. He supported the Boston Art Club, advised young artists, funded European art education, and shared connoisseurship at studios and auctions, reflecting a cultivated, benevolent character.
The article recalls Mr. Sawyer's youthful bearing and alert mind at age seventy two, his old school dress, and his long residence at the Tremont House in Boston. It notes his hotel life, notable visitors, and his lasting attachment to Tremont House under famed managers, with his wife passing there last winter.
A collage of light notes and curiosities touches on architecture, the Eiffel Tower season, Carnot waltzing, a 600 pound Pike County woman, lions attacking tamers, organ-playing firemen, a glowing singer, hospital nurse ambitions, White House statements on dress, and Marion Crawford's Mr Isaacs inspired by real figures.
A young musician exhausts himself performing for nobility and dies in his sleep after a broken violin string. The poem portrays relentless work, fatigue, and a plea to God as the final words.
The poemist Tennyson is said to be at work on an elegiac on Browning while Stanley travels home from Africa to be hailed by Britain. Dr Livingstone's son lies dying in poverty at St Alban's, unlikely to survive Stanley's return, and receives a roughly $200 yearly pension from the British government.
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