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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1888
Page
4
A vintage catalog note advertises a dainty writing desk for a lady with French marquetry and holly wood interior. It highlights pigeon holes for love letters and fitted compartments for ink, sealing wax, and envelopes, suggesting it as a Christmas gift with fifty styles available.
Washington dispatch reports that for twenty four hours the forecast calls for fair skies in New England and eastern New York with continued low temperatures and easterly winds.
The necessity of some primary education in economics among even our Senators is very great. Springfield Republican Und.
The Democrats should use every effort to fairly reveal the true character of the measure as a deliberate scheme to sustain and promote monopoly, regardless of whether they aim to attain this in the current or next Congress, per the New York Times (Independent).
The piece reports a formal blackballing of three Boys revealing a division between political companionship and social inclusion. It notes the Better Element will work with the Boys if they align financially, but will not admit them to higher social intercourse after election, highlighting class-based distinctions in New York political culture.
An editorial favors Bailey to replace Sellers as United States District Attorney in Indianapolis. It defends Bailey as the proper federal official to investigate the Indiana bribery scandal, urging a full probe and stating let no guilty man escape.
A packed schedule of arrivals and departures across global ports. Vessels include Progreso from Hamburg docking at Boston, Annersley from Norfolk and Rochdale from New Orleans at Bremen, Elvira from Savannah at Barcelona, Kepler from New Orleans at Copenhagen, Camara from Malitax at London, Vaxo from Mobile and Ameri can from New Orleans at Liverpool, Manhattan from New York at Havana, Fort Williams from New Orleans at Havre, and numerous others en route to or from New York, Yokohama, port towns, and Atlantic crossings with dates December 17 through December 19.
The editorwill not return rejected manuscripts and will ignore anonymous communications. Writers must provide full name and address with each submission as a guaranty of good faith.
Boston Post notes that lawless White Caps groups in Illinois threaten coal dealers with short weights, calling indulgence in such practices a moral grievance. The piece argues justice cannot be satisfactorily administered while such gangs flourish, and urges crushing them out of existence to restore state reputation.
The Maine stern-post casting proved valueless after eleven tons of steel warped during cooling. Critics blame Secretary Whitney's administration, but the note says the task was difficult and partial success exists. another firm will take over the work, and progress has already been made.
In Colchester the Conservative candidate won with an increased majority. Liberals hoped to win the constituency, but eastern county towns remained loyal to the Conservatives, suggesting England’s political balance barely moved since 1886. Yet another general election could shift power, though straw-poll expectations are now seen as profitless.
Investigation into alleged voter bribery in Indiana advances as nearly forty witnesses were examined by the grand jury. Report expected soon may name Colonel Dupry among those implicated. Democrats fear opposition to Barney's nomination for district attorney aims to block the probe, while Republicans face scrutiny over alleged fear of disclosures.
The retort by Senator Hawley to Senator Voorhees over the salt duty exposes a defense based on its small cost to users. The exchange illustrates Congressman Allison’s view that protectionism serves monopolies at the expense of individuals, with no real reason given to justify the tax beyond profiteering, and no defense beyond its minor size.
A remark from Senator Vance suggests that if manufacturers consider three cents worth stealing, it is worth saving for the people. The comment frames a debate on pricing and consumer impact, reflecting political rhetoric of the era.
A Senate resolution urged the President to inform European governments that the United States disapproves of any European involvement in building or controlling a canal across Central America. The piece argues the canal must remain outside European control, citing longstanding U S policy, financial woes of the French enterprise, and the need to protect national interests while avoiding entangling alliances.
The article notes rising socialistic influence across the United Kingdom, with Irish legislation seen as moving toward socialism, Scotland and Wales adopting views close to communism, and English workers increasingly open to doctrines viewed as dangerous.
The piece argues that Republican action is needed to revive U S shipping amid a marked decline in the foreign carrying trade. It criticizes subsidies and government meddling as the route proposed by some, noting Britain as the first maritime power and questioning the practicality of large subsidies for U S lines.
In Boston I survey the Atheneum vestibule renovation and the new iron staircase replacing the old corkscrew design. The improvements promise easier access to the reading room, a smaller vestibule, and continued grace despite a loss of old proportions.
Lord Tennyson recovered health and enjoys teas outdoors while President Cleveland eyes March 4. Chauncey Depew remains with leg in plaster to be encased in glass. Goethe Schiller letters acquired by Goethes archive head Professor Suphar. Patti compared with Ninon de l Enclos for beauty, preserved and youthful in Paris sighting with flawless features and hair, eyes, and teeth described.
C W Sanderson hosts annual show in Claflin building 20 Beacon Street featuring Europe inspired works. Holland Italy Swiss Ghent and American scenes emphasize color and texture with notable pieces like Bellaggio Axenstrasse and varied Vermont and Charles River subjects. Exhibition runs daily until the 23rd with additional display by Miss A E Wadsworth at Bowdoin Street. show closes today.
A collage of light vignettes and snatches from American playful gossip. Notes on shopping women and Christmas bargains mix with comic exchanges about actors editors and politicians. The piece touches on Washington post humor and New York politics with fringe remarks and mock dialogue.
Mr Moriz Rosenthal gave his third Bumstead Hall recital, playing Beethoven opus 109, Schumann Carnaval, Liszt pieces, and Hensell étude, with swift fingers and charm. He was applauded as Fritz Kreisler, age, performed violin solos alongside Charles E. Pratt as accompanist.
The Army and Navy Journal notes Brigadier General Nathaniel Wales has submitted his resignation as commander of the First Brigade Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. Wales, praised as an officer and a gentleman, had a notable war record and earned brevets for gallantry at Knoxville. He began as a private at eighteen and rose to major before receiving the brevet ranks.
After Saturday December 22 the Boston to New York train at 1130 p m via Hartford and NY and New England will be discontinued for now due to the loss of the transfer steamer Maryland and altered routing of the Boston and Washington express via Newburg and the Erie and Pennsylvania roads. At the Maine Central annual meeting in Portland yesterday officers were elected including Arthur Sewall as president and Payson Tucker as vice president and general manager with a slate of directors listed. A Baltimore despatch notes Charles F Mayer elected president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
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