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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1891

Page

4

New England Tariff Reform League Appeals for Support

The Boston Post reports the New England Tariff Reform League urges public backing through membership and contributions. It stresses nonpartisan, public education aims, relies on public spirit, and claims to have done substantial work while at a critical period, seeks to further moral and educational influences tied to regional prosperity.

New England Tariff Reform League Tariff Reform League New England

Rhode Island elections push for plurality reform

The piece argues Rhode Island should adopt the plurality voting system alongside the new ballot law. It notes municipal elections show independence and multiple nominees complicate majority wins with Pawtucket and Providence examples. It cites Woonsocket mayoral races and endorses keeping the leading candidate after successive ballots.

Rhode Island Providence Pawtucket Carrot Woonsocket D. B. Penn

Massachusetts Democrats rally behind Cleveland leader

The Cleveland Sentiment urges a timely demonstration across Massachusetts to express support for Grover Cleveland as the leading Democrat and reform candidate. It argues for early public declaration to shape delegate selection and influence national opinion, noting broad cross party appeal among Democrats Independents and reformers. A stitch in time will save many delegates.

Grover Cleveland Post New England Cleveland Henry W. Swift Henry W. Putnam The Richard H. Dana Massachusetts

Blaine Intentions Stir Rival Republican Factions

The Daily Advertiser presents exclusive chatter on Mr. Blaine’s nomination intentions, illustrating a clash of factions as supporters debate strategy. The piece frames Blaine as a central figure in a heated intra party controversy.

Blaine Daily Advertiser Blaine Boomer

Campaign whispers on Blaine in Boston dispute

The Adver tiser claims Blaine may be Republican nominee if in health next June while Cleveland supporters cheer rival lines. The Boston Journal denounces such “authentic” talks as baseless boasts and hints at private whispers. Blaine’s Boston visit in ten days could settle the fact with a simple word.

James G. Blaine United States Cleveland Boston Journal Washington Journal Massachusetts Blaine Boston

War talk over Chile tests Harrison risk to nation

A political column warns that backing war with Chile would be a crime against civilization and would stain the United States with shame. It argues hostilities would hurt Harrison politically, though party lines would blur in defense of the nation, and notes administration reports hint at an imminent clash with Chile.

Harrison United States Chile Union My. Harribon Washington

Chilean dispute dangers stir up calls for arbitration

The article argues for peace and suggests Chile accept mediation and reparation to avoid war. It criticizes U S diplomacy, saying the Santiago minister lacks training and hints that Bean and Harrison bungling jeopardize the republic’s safety and credit.

Chile Harrison United States Santiago Bean Republic

New England Missing From Armored Navy Steel Source

The author condemns New England's exclusion from armor plate and steel supply for the U S Navy. Carnegie and the Carbon Iron Company supply armor and structural steel for ships built in others yards. Legal actions threaten local New England mills like Norway Steel and Iron Company amid duty disputes and factory closures.

Steel Board Navy Department Carnegie Pennsylvania Carbon Iron Company of Pennsylvania New England Republican Congress Judge Homes Norway Steel and Iron Company Cambridge Rolling Mills South Boston Iron Company

House Rules Debate Reflects Republican Tension After Recess

The piece surveys expectations for the new House rules, noting minority opposition to perceived despotism. It cites Congressman Lopez and the New York Tribune arguing Speaker accountability to the people and warns voters held the last House to strict accountability, harming Republicans.

New House Reep Lopez New York Tribune Tribune the Tribune

Emerson and Boston Essay Promised Wit and Tone in Atlantic Print

Emerson’s 1861 Boston essay, now printed in Atlantic Monthly January 1892, aims for a personal, purged tone with witty insights. It notes an electric city climate influencing thought, with characteristic Emersonian reflection and occasional ragged continuity in the argument.

Emxerson Atlantic Monthly Emerson Boston Ben Franky

Emersons Boston portrait shaped by faith and emigration

The piece reviews Emmersons Boston essay and its view of climate minds and means of progress. It traces Emersons influence on Boston, its families and public life, noting the citys faith, emigration ideas, and the enduring impact of his words on the towns identity and future. It recalls quotes about Boston and its motto, the Adams and Quincy lineage, and the balance between tradition and aspiration.

Massachusetts Boston Emerson Rocks New England Scotland Charles America John Bull John Emmerson Rome London England Bacon Newton Washington Adams Quincy Jostan Quincy Mr. Lowe Quincy of the Martaen Arnoxus Marcus Avureuius Thayer Marcus Avaretius Arnold Commie de Haut En Bas Ester- Son Acropolis

Arcadian Lunch Rooms on the Rise in Boston

The Everyday Woman envisions Arcadian lunch rooms mixing Shakespearean flavor with fine dining illustrated by Phyllis in lace caps and blue china. The piece argues for affordable, well curated menus that pair coffee with refined prose, contrasting Delmonico style luxury with everyday trust in local eateries.

Arcadia Boston Boston Delmonicos

Elizabethan Cherry Songs Fragment

Fragment from an Elizabethan verse showing cherry imagery and a line about Julia's lips. Reflects a 16th century lyric style with rural paradise and a call to come and buy cherries. The text includes a misquoted name Robnerr Herrick and irregular punctuation.

Julia Robnerr Herrick

Fourth Paderewski Recital Delights Music Hall Audience

Music lovers packed Music Hall as Paderewski offered a varied program. He handled Bach Fantasia and Fugue with dreamy tenderness, Schumann etudes showed strength, Chopin numbers revealed delicacy, and Cracovienne received a second rendition. Liszt and Rubinstein etudes displayed originality and technical polish. Beethovens Turkish March closed a strong set, with two extra numbers earning applause.

Paderewski Music Hall Schumann Athens

Sixth Beethoven Chopin Series Ends at Steinert Hall

Mr Carlyle Petersilen closed his sixth and last lecture concert at Steinert Hall with analysis of Beethoven Schubert and Chopin. The Star Course concert at Tremont Temple featured Mme Clara Poole, returning from triumphs, despite a cold, singing four numbers. The Mole Club duet from Norma and Mrs Maas on piano impressed least. organist Ryder opened, Mr Leon Keach accompanied, and McDowell’s Philharmonic appearance was postponed to Jan 14 with Richard Burmeister replacing him. Eva M Clark leaves Appleton Ladies Quartet. Maud K Williams Vivian joins.

Carlyle Petersilen Steinert Hall Beethoven Schubert Chopin Tremont Temple Mme Clara Poole Mole Chamber Music Mole Club Norma Ryder Leon Keach McDowell Philharmonic Orchestra Richard Burmeister Baltimore Boston Symphony Eva M. Clark Appleton Ladies’ Quartet Maud K. Williams

Publicity Sparkles and Scandals Echo Across Society

A collage of 19th century cultural snippets notes Sir Edwin Arnold’s critique of Zola and a paradoxical admiration, Parisian Boulanger busts selling poorly, Ellen Terry signing photos in Edinburgh, Maupassant overwork warnings, Wanamaker’s loyal friendships, Julien Viand’s naval career move, a ball with Grand Duke Alexis, a Boston widow linked to General McDowell, a Russian fascination, and Jersey Justice as a potential novel seed.

Edwin Arnold Zola France General Boulanger Paris Ellen Terry Edinburgh Keeley Guy de Maupassant Kipling Haggard Stevenson Wanamaker Philadelphia Julien Viand Pierre Loti Bidassoa Spain Edward L. Burgess Boston McDowell Alexis Governor’s Island Judge Hugg Camden N. J Billy” Thompson Gloucester Thompson Eastor Holt Hugg Holt Jersey

Tariff Reform Appeal Seeks Members for Economic Justice

The New England Tariff Reform League calls for memberships and contributions in its ongoing fight against class legislation and unjust taxation. Citing Cobden on broad unity, the group urges support from all political backgrounds and notes funds may be sent to Charles S. Hamlin, 66 State Street, Boston, or William Lloyd Garrison, 132 Federal Street, Boston.

New England Tariff Reform League Richard Cobden Anti-Corn Law League Manchester League Charles S. Hamlin State Street Boston William Lloyd Garrison Federal Street

Transfers and Mortgages in Suffolk Registry of Deeds

Entries of record for the week ending December 26, 1891 show 182 transfers and 80 mortgage amounts processed by the Real Estate Exchange in the Suffolk Registry of Deeds.

The Real Estate Exchange Suffolk Registry of Deeds

Cleveland Demonstrations Backed by Democrats and Independents

A Boston Post editorial urges large Cleveland demonstrations across New England to rally voters behind his nomination. Independent leaders, including Richard H. Dana and Henry W. Swift, express support or caution while urging press coverage and timely demonstrations near national convention delegate selections.

Post Cleveland Commonwealth Cleveland Press Boston New York New England Richard H. Dana Massachusetts Congress Henry W. Putnam Democratic Party Henry W. Swift United States William R. Richards Debsey Blaine

Reward Offered To Prevent Dog Poisoning Epidemic

Vice-President Hill of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said yesterday that the $100 reward for arrest and conviction of dog poisoners was not due to many recent poisonings. Only two dogs died in the past month, but the aim was to stop poisonings from becoming an epidemic once a case is known.

Hill Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Society

Lectures by N A V A L Battalion officers on torpedoes

Lieutenant-Commander W. Moore and Lieutenant Franklin J. Drake will lecture before the Naval Battalion next Tuesday evening December 20 at South Armory. Topics include History of Torpedoes and Automobile Torpedoes.

W. [. Moore Franklin J. Drake U.S. N Naval Battalion South Armory

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