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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1890
Page
2
The speaker extols tariff reform as a clean American achievement and urges continued campaign effort. He warns enemies remain and stresses education, unity, and vigilance to expand markets, especially for Northwest agriculture, where farmers face low wages and losses despite high output.
Senator John G. Carlisle of Kentucky argues for strong state governments as the basis of popular government. He condemns centralization, praises the Constitution, and urges protecting state powers while resisting federal overreach and paternalism. The speech laments national power expansion and emphasizes local self-government and accountability.
Governor Horace Boies of Iowa responds to a toast about protective tariffs, framing the Northwest sentiment as economically and politically significant. He notes the broad interest of the tariff issue for farmers and the nation, highlighting the political stakes in the current discussion.
The passage argues Massachusetts must oppose tariff policy harming its famed industries and agriculture. It frames Democracy as the guardian of equal rights and restrained taxes, praising New England’s political shift as a pledge to core liberal principles guiding the nation toward fair government, unity, and leadership.
The gathering features Governor-elect William E. Russell declaring New England has again rebelled against unjust taxation and tariff power. He cites Massachusetts verdicts on tariff reform, the need to free raw materials, and to raise public awareness against self-serving interests. The speech links tariff policy to regional pride and economic progress.
W U Henset of Pennsylvania lauded an awakened country and Democratic aims of honest government Home Rule and clean politics. He noted Pennsylvania’s victory arose from local talk, while the Republican administration’s protection stance and Jesuit references failed to sway voters. The text suggests the campaign of education has made progress and the stone rejected by builders becomes the corner.
William L. Wilson of West Virginia defends the Democratic victory as born from public up rise against opposing methods and policies. He contrasts Republican blundering with Democratic resolve and warns that taxation power tests the nation while condemning tariffs and subsidies as class danger. He urges unity in applying true principles to curb abuses and defend free citizenship.
The piece denounces the Fifty-first Congress for breaking rules and enacting a tariff bill and force bill while opening doors to malapportioned districts. It urges the Fifty-second to learn prudence and temperance, arguing that stable reform requires growth and constitutional restraint.
Thomas Wilson of Minnesota answered the toast on changing issues and parties. Thomas L. Johnson of Ohio rejected political deception, invoking McKinley and Lincoln to praise truth and a vigorous democracy. He noted his 3400-vote Ohio district win despite being an uncompromising free trader opposed to tariffs. The proceedings concluded with speeches.
Washington dispatch reports General Greeley forecasts continued pleasant weather across the region for the next forty eight hours. The forecast covers the area from the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic with New York Boston and Washington sharing similar conditions on Christmas Day but 15 to 20 degrees colder. Forecast through Wednesday 8 p.m. calls for colder fair weather in New England and eastern New York with northwesterly winds and a cold wave as storm signals extend from Eastport to Sandy Hook.
Northern New England sees near clear with westerly winds and falling temperatures. Tonight and tomorrow grow colder with northwest winds, while southern New England remains clear with a further drop in temperatures. Central forests note a cold wave with 25 degree fall in Minnesota Wisconsin and Iowa.
Sarem Aldermen receive the opinion that property used to supply Salem residents with water in Beverly is public property and cannot be taxed. Taxes paid for six years were improper but not recoverable. Best plan is to pay the 1891 tax if assessed and sue to recover it.
The better known Schlegel comrades claim Caliban speaks blank verse and so do Prospero Miranda. Mr Woollett ends his museum recital with Tempest readings but clips lines and shifts scenes, marring rhythm though Hernan Prospero is grand. Caliban and Trinculo get fair, Miranda Ferdinand pleasing, yet overall reading lacks imagination and falls short of Woolley’s best.
Edith L. Chase will resume her Topics of the Day classes on the first Tuesday and Wednesday in November. The course runs until May 1, 20. Inquiries by letter accepted until October 25 at 71 Pinckney Street, after which date contact person there.
A speculative public appeal argues Dr Koch's discovery may lengthen life but only with future developments. It cites tuberculosis mortality, warns against patenting formulas, and offers three thousand dollars plus free Murdock's Liquid Food to five hundred consumptives after three months of medical treatment without relief. Experts are urged to consider nutrition as key to salvation.
Emma E. Toothaker of North Cohasset sues Jesse H. Toothaker in Norfolk Superior Court for divorce on grounds of desertion and extreme cruelty. She cites marriage in 1883 New York, separation in 1885, and seeks custody of their minor child Marion K. Toothaker. The filing date is November 5, 1890.
A dense dated list of securities and firms including banks such as Naumkeag Steam Cotton, N Bank of Republic, Columbian N Bank, and Reading N Bank. manufacturers and utilities like Shaw Stocking Co, Cabot Mfg Co, Merrimack Man Co, Boston Belting Co, Pueblo Smelting Co, Brookline Gas Light, Boston & Maine RR Co. and other entities with bonds, shares, and notes dated December 24, 1890 and various maturities through 1899.
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