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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1886
Page
4
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Boston West editor Grady, praised as Forefathers Day orator, is named by Atlanta supporters for the Democratic national ticket second place in 188s. They promise he would sweep the South, though some fear the loss of his voice if placed as Senate presiding officer.
The convicted alderman McQuade's case cannot be settled until next week. A stay motion, originally to be argued yesterday, was postponed to Thursday due to the judge's illness. Long arguments are expected, and a decision likely by Monday, with outcomes seen as deserved by observers.
The board of estimate approves extra funds for park museums to stay open seven days a week next year. New York adopts a Boston idea, advances to free evening high schools this year, and even with the Statue of Liberty down the harbor, gains enlightenment from farther east.
A fund has been started to aid Mrs Logan widow of General Hancock. The writer notes it proper to support families of public men and hopes for generous subscriptions. It also laments low national salaries and the need for private means to live in Washington.
Lord Salisbury's cabinet colleagues plan to invite Lord Hartington to join a coalition government. Hartington, now a Conservative in practice, supports the present regime. The move signals weakness, with no strong lower-house leader and looming opposition from Gladstone Harcourt Morley and allies.
The failure of the omnibus loan order follows a deadlock between the two city council branches over distribution of favors across city sections. The new municipal year will bring a tight money market and no statue juggling. The annual appropriation bill now becomes the next arena to test which street schemes survive redirection by future aldermen and councilmen.
Observers note a apologetic tone from board apologists as they suggest the commissioners based their action on the signal system issue, minimizing debate and implying justification rooted in procedural concerns.
The text discusses a Boston law clause allowing incidental police expenses to be paid by the city upon the board’s requisition. It questions whether establishing a police signal system qualifies as incidental, notes the auditor’s refusal to certify unpaid bills without court orders, and anticipates litigation on the board’s legality and the statute’s constitutionality.
A review of the Canadian fisheries act now assented to which threatens seizure and forfeiture of vessels within three miles for fishing related acts. The piece discusses international response, Bayard correspondence, and potential diplomatic fallout with Britain while noting the act’s limits on treaty rights and its impact on Canadian waters.
The Senate reassembles to take up the conference committee report on interstate commerce, with the long and short haul clause debated. A second focus discusses wartime tensions in Europe, urging caution despite rising armament and diplomacy challenges.
A New York Legislature commissioned study on humane death methods, led by Elbridge T. Gerry A P Southwick and Matthew Hale, seeks expert opinions on electricity prussic acid the guillotine and garrote, to guide reform of the death penalty practices.
The next issue will feature an article by Mr. Gladstone criticizing Lord Tennyson's recent poem in light of events over the past fifty years. The task appears an easy one to provide the Liberal stateman a calm diversion from political duties.
The piece suggests a new theatre may rise on the former Public Library site on Boylston Street as Boston embraces growing theatre interest. It notes a belief that competition boosts patronage and references Howells remarks on audiences as mostly third or fourth rate. It also mentions Merlatti’s fast and a Paris publication misattributed to Dublin, with notes on French bull and Hibernicism.
A Boston reader criticizes papers for dull Harvard coverage, accusing them of repeating old College news. The writer corrects misreported overseers’ numbers, misidentified faculty and health claims, urging accuracy and freshness in reporting.
In Cambridge on December 28, Constant Reader argues health is perfect and questions reports that President Eliot will go abroad to England. The letter urges the Post to provide new and true news rather than repeating old rumors.
A summary critique of The Forum January number notes weak overall interest with selective paper highlights including Colonel Higginson on woman suffrage and a critique of rationalism by Minot J. Savage. Buckley defends ministers while praising moral examples across denominations and public philanthropic work.
The December issue of the Church Review includes James E. Learned with Paradox of Christian Union, Dr. Greer on Socialism, L Bradford Prince on The American Church and its Names, and Francis J. Parker on The Pilgrims of Plymouth and the Puritans of Boston, plus other items of note.
The Rev. Mr. Calthrop reviews the subject in the Unitarian Review for December, likely to surprise few readers. The issue also centers on social questions tackled by Rev. George Bathellor and Mr. Joseph C. Fly, with departments maintaining their usual importance.
The January St Nicholas Magazine features Edith Thomas's poem Ye Merrie Christmas Feast with a holly framed frontispiece. Ripley Hitchcock contributes Miller and the Children, alongside works by Mrs Burnett, Mrs Raterey, Mrs Pennell, and Mr Stockton. The issue includes the Mystic Macaw verse and accompanying illustration and aims to bring joy to readers.
Louis Maas opened four chamber concerts in Miller Hall with Frank Kneisel Emanuel Fiedler Louis Svecenski and Fritz Giese as soloists. The program featured Mozart in a minor quartet Beethoven D minor sonata and Raff A minor quintet first time. Maas displayed masterful technique and refined touch throughout the performance.
The performance featured striking violins in the andante and alle gro brioso, praised as particularly admirable. The next concert is planned for January with date to be announced.
The author extols daily athletic life for suburban residents to safely chase trains. He compares railroad routes, notes women’s surprising stamina, critiques street smoking, and recounts anecdotes on hunting dogs and artist Mr. Pope. The piece blends social commentary with observations on time, fitness, and urban behavior.
A collage of humorous quotes and brief items from newspapers nationwide. Jokes about Christmas stockings, journalism in Mexico, diamonds in Kentucky, and a cyclone tale mingle with quips about politics, California land, and a Vermont farmer abroad.
Matinée and evening shows listed at City theatres with titles including Princess Ida burlesque at Globe and The Black Crook at Boston. Injunction fight over The Martyr at Bijou. Fortescue to debut Gretchen at Park Theatre with supporting company. advance sale opens this morning.
The Washington Post suggests Henry W. Grady of the Atlanta Constitution could be the next vice presidential candidate if current momentum continues. It praises his mental capacity and courage as signs of leadership.
The New York Post argues that social or political efforts to erase punishment for moral weakness conflict with a natural law of survival and require human charity to adapt, warning philanthropists against mixing sound political economy with a weak ethics.
The Atlanta Constitution questions Mr. Blaine's habit of choosing crooked paths to reach goals. It argues his past slips should have taught him that such tactics fail, implying he has not properly learned from experience.
The piece argues that higher income is desired by workers to improve their condition, with the remedy lying mainly in education. It notes that for skilled laborers income is less crucial, while the poorest classes need better education to raise prospects. The editorial emphasizes education as the primary solution.
The St. Louis Republican rebukes New York calls for federal money for coast defenses in a hostile note mocking a landlocked city. It questions what St. Louis can know about seacoast defenses and urges focus on local hogs and corn.
The letter asserts support for Hewitt as mayor claiming he will appoint honest, capable men and govern without scandals. It argues strong powers should be given to the chief magistrate and hopes reform allies assist him for a better metropolis.
The Albany Argus contrasts Democratic calls for tariff reform with Republican opposition. It portrays Republicans as opposing change and as defending protection for the rich against the working class, naming James Blaine as a party figure.
The article lauds General Logan for his bravery and political honesty after the 1884 campaign. It notes his opposition to efforts to dispute New York’s vote and to imitate 1876 frauds, stating he conceded Cleveland and Hendricks and earned public admiration for upright behavior.
Captain Camrell of Boston inspections finds the new Masonic block at Hyde Park insecure. Foundations are inadequate and the building is settling. Public library will move to the post office. lodges must meet elsewhere.
The Young People’s Fraternity of Rev. B A Horton’s church hosted the first of three winter coffee parties at the Vendome. About 1000 ladies and gentlemen attended the dance with supper in the banquet hall. Mrs E A Horton wife of the pastor Mrs E Lauriat and Mrs George R Richardson served as duennas.
In the Supreme Court at East Cambridge Mrs. Mary Ann Jane Baker received a life sentence in the house of correction for the murder of Mrs. Susannah Prescott of Grotom. Baker still denies guilt and faces the verdict.
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