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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1890
Page
4
Goschen warned not to count chickens before they hatch
In the Punch issue, a cartoon portrays Mr Goschen as a domestic fowl atop eggs labeled surplus. The piece suggests he and his party have counted on spending the surplus before it is secure, critiquing their fiscal expectations and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goscuen
Deadlock Persists Over New York World’s Fair Bill
No progress in the New York Legislature as the Senate fights over the World’s Fair bill. A motion to send it back to committee passed amid sharp attacks, with critics accusing Boss faction influentials of aiming to crown Republican control. Public sentiment condemns such tactics and party organs struggle to show zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senate
Platt
Tammany Hall
Emperor William and Bismarck Quietly Seal Augusta Papers
The Emperor William and Prince Bismarck ordered that the private papers of the late Augusta be buried in the Hohenzollern archives. The move guards privacy but deprives future historians of potentially truth revealing memoirs, raising debate over the sanctity of private life versus enduring historical insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor Williamm
Prince Bismarck
Epmtunpd Yates
Jmpress
Augusta
Honenzollerns
Senate backs civil service based navy yard reform in Charlestown
The State Senate is praised for backing an amendment to reopen the Charlestown Navy Yard under Civil Service rules, aiming to hire those most qualified regardless of politics. The piece notes skepticism about applying Civil Service Commission rules to navy yards and predicts Massachusetts delegates will respond, recalling past presidential actions on civil service expansions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Charlestown Navy Yard
Senate
Charlestown and
Ore Navy Yards
Civil Service Commission
Navy Yards
Mr. Roosevelt
Lops
Massachusetts
Civil Service
Census Bureau
Senate ratifies Samoan treaty with limited opposition
The Senate yesterday approved the Samoan treaty with only twelve negative votes. The vote contrasts with outside predictions of factional Republican obstruction to Cleveland era treaties, while Democratic Senators show restraint in their conduct.
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Senate
Cleveland
Favorable Right Indicates Support for Treaty Endorsement
The text notes a shift from obstruction to acceptance of the Republican administration’s work, with votes to sustain rather than oppose. It cites alignment with Secretary Bayard’s outline and Blaine’s commissioners shaping the details, while acknowledging novel and delicate U S relations with two European powers may require experience to perfect. No disquiet emerged in yesterday’s debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayann
United States
Reed Critique of Reep Governance Sparks Party Debate
The piece stresses Carlisle’s defense of constitutional safeguards against partisan rule in the House. It argues that Speaker Reep seeks to subvert minority rights, while Carlisle contends a majority must exercise power within legal limits to avoid despotism. The author recalls Blaine Garfield Hawley and warns of the dangers of overturning established practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Reap
United States
House ‘of Representatives
Blaine
Garfield
Hawley
Reep
Rerep
Filcep
Rep
Mr. Carlisle
Senate
House
Yeas
Massachusetts
Rero
Neen
Werms
Reed
Ganfield
Leap Over The Iron Fence In A Moment Of Disorder
A fragment suggests leaping over an iron fence to escape restraint, risking exposure to vague, unspecified disorders and unrest as the moment passes. The line hints at sudden freedom followed by uncertain consequences. It reads like a clipped moral or cautionary aside from a diary or editorial note.
Republicans Target Spoils in Postmaster Appointments
A critical column denounces Republican Congressmen for using patronage to fill postmaster roles, mocks their evasions, and argues civil service reform demands genuine action. It warns that the party gains little from the spoils system and urges bold, principled stands to prove sincerity and strengthen the party.
Private griefs loom over national calamities at Washington
The nation pities families afflicted by Washington disasters. Mrs Tracy and her daughter died in the same tragedy that spared the Secretary of the Navy, while Beane's children also perished. The fire’s cause remains debated with gas burner explosion suspected, not a faulty flue, amid sweeping tragedy and unanswered questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Laines
Thacy
de Gauchier
Boston faces proposed art commission amid statue critique
The author denounces a Massachusetts petition to create a city art commission, arguing it would curb Boston’s taste in monuments. He cites Cass and Cogswell statues, urges elite sculpture and animal bronzes, praises New York exhibitions, and mocks the bride language “lady” in social notices while criticizing related journalistic practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostow
New York
Walters
Baltimore
Paris
Notable International Figures Move Across Europe and Ireland
Personal notes record Bret Harte's influenza at the Isle of Wight and Emperor William's upcoming France visit in incognito. Lord Lytton in the south of France after influenza recovery. the Earl of Westland hosts a large Dublin levee. The Shah of Persia plans a public Europe tour account in Figaro. Col. Edward James Saunderson to lecture on Unionism in US Canada and Australia. Froude wintering at Salcombe preparing a Beaconsfield book. William forbids public funds for royal portraits. Gladstone consents to a new Birmingham portrait by Bignell, awaiting sittings in his library.
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Bret Harte
Isle of Wieht
William
France
Lord Lytton
Paris
Earl of “Etland
Ireland
Dublin
Shah of
Persia
Europe
Figaro
Herr Schmits
Cologne Gazette
Frederick
Edward James Saunderson
House of Commons
North Armagh
United States
Canada
Australia
Janes Anthony Froude
Salcombe
Start Point
Lord Beaconsfield
Gladstone
Bignell
City of
Birmingham
Critics Find The Gondoliers Worth Hearing In Brooklyn
Critics now concede The Gondoliers, staged by Mr Stetson's company in Brooklyn, is an opera worth hearing and point to Mr ThOvry Canter's troupe for New York's cool reception. Noted performers and orchestral players merit attention in the lively production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Mr. Stetson
New York
ThOvry Canter
Provincial praise and city standards clash in theater pieces
Signor Brocourms Rand Miss Masons leave audiences divided as provincial company fare is deemed insufficient for New York and Boston audiences. The remark signals tension between regional taste and metropolitan expectations in theatrical circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor Brocourms
Rand
Pinto's Popularity May Drive Army to Political Career
The Portguese public favors Major Pinto, likely prompting him to quit the army and seek political office. He is described as a shrewd figure who seizes the current moment, trusting the proverb of fortunes rising with the flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Pinto
ParneSt Wins Libel Suit Against London Times
Mr ParneSt appears to be satisfied with both the financial and moral outcome of his libel case against the London Times. He receives a $5000 settlement, a tidy sum in itself, and a confession that carries more than money value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Parnest
London Times
Mrs OLipHAnt Plans Holy Land Journey
Mrs OLipHAnt intends to travel to the Holy Land and, if she maintains her usual literary pace, will need to write along the way as Anthony Trollope was wont to do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliphant
Holy Land
Anthony Trollo
Boston Citizens Seek Legislature Art Commission
A Boston group of eminent citizens petitions the Legislature to create an Art Commission to review all designs and sites for public monuments memorials and other works of art, urging timely action to restore proper oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Springfield Republican
Warning on Boston tenement fire shows weak building laws
The Providence Journal notes the deadly tenement house blaze in Boston as a stark warning against inadequate building inspection laws in our range cities and the dangers of trap hazards faced by the poor workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Providence Journal
Judicial Act Should Decide Elections Not Legislatures
A New York Times editorial argues that Congress or other legislatures should not decide elections, returns, or qualifications of members. Such determinations must be a judicial act based on state court findings of fact and law. partisan advantage corrupts fairness and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
N. Y. Times
Luda
The Queen’s Shilling at Hollis Street Theatre
The Kendals star in The Queen’s Shilling a charming three act comedy adapted from Le Fils de Famille with deft stagecraft. Kendal and Mrs Kendal deliver praised performances as Maitland Esmonde and Nate Gren while Denison Wenmans and Coolenan support well. The piece is followed by The Iron Master with The Weaker Sex to come tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Kendal
Hollis Street Theatre
Selwyn’s
Wallack’s
New York
the Lancers
Robertson
Byron
Frank Maitland
Lsmende
Aute Grerike
Dingley Grange
the Grange
Vane
Esmonde
Maitland
Mr. Kendal
Colonel Crichton
Madland
Mattand
Vaudeville at the Boston Theatre Promises Novel Acts
The Boston Theatre vaudeville show features Brewer making first U.S. appearances with palmistry and hand shadow pictures plus a hat rim bead display. The Athols present Spicer and the fly in a new contortion act and Sisner Tacchi imitates Swiss bell ringing. Overall the program offers a refined variety lineup with a range of performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Herrmann
Boston Theatre
Vrewer
Spicer
Fly
Sisner Tacchi
Contest Resolves in Salem Ward 1 Council Seat
A special council election in Salem Ward 1 produced one candidate James Coffey but the contest followed. William G Hammond initially won but miscounted ballots led to Cottey being declared winner. Hammond contested and the seat was declared vacant. final tally showed Cottey 100 Hammond 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
James Coffey
William G. Hammond
Cottey
Hammond
Burglary Suspect Seized In North Attleboro Store Theft
Special Officers Johnson and Tryder arrested William H. Frasier after a daytime break in at W. E. and F. J. Bardon’s North Attleboro store. About $130 of clothing was stolen with some recovered. Frasier was turned over to Sheriff Brown at Attleboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Tryder
William H. Frasier
Real estate transfers filed at Boston Real Estate Exchange
Suffolk county property transfers recorded yesterday include numerous parcels in Charlestown Dorchester South Boston and Chelsea with values from 1 to 100000 dollars. Transactions involve banks savings institutions and private buyers with several parcels on Benedict Street Chestnut and Beacon Streets Main Street and Laurel Street among others. Permits filed include stores blocks mercantile block a parochial school and a large manufacturing building planned for Union Park Harrison Avenue and adjacent streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
Boston Real Estate Exchange and Auction Board
Herbert O. Boynton
Sullivan Niles Et al
Charlestown Street
James V. Devine
South Boston Savings Bank
Dorchester Avenue
Same
Howell Street
John Dunigan
Pasquale A. Carbone
Benedict Street
Charlestown
Pasquale A, Carbone
Charles R. Ford
Merchants’ Cooperative Bank
Shirley Street
Winthrop
Eben Hutchinson
Mary R. Munroe
Chestnut and
Beacon Streets
Chelsea
Frank A. Noyes
Alfred B. Wilton
Ashmont Street
Dorchester
Otis Frank
Franklin Savings Bank
Seventh Street
South Boston
George T. Paine
Henry S. Shannock
Main Street
John F. Shine
Eugene TD. Dally
Boston
Prust Company
Sudbury and
Bowker Streets
John J. Williams
Centre Street
Henry Street
Roxbury
Union
Park Street
Harrison Avenue
Lick
Obituary of the Duke of Montpensier
Antoine Marie Philippe Louis d Orleans known as the Duke of Montpensier died suddenly at San Lucas aged sixty six He was fifth son of Louis Philippe and father in law to the Count of Paris his eldest daughter married that prince in 1864 His third daughter Mana de las Mercedes was first wife of the late King of Spain An artillery officer in youth he served in Africa He was a prominent European figure since 1846 linked to the Spanish marriage plan to place a French prince on the Spanish throne He was a candidate for the throne when Amadeo of Savoy was chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke OF
Europe
Marie Louise Ferdinande de Bourbon
Lois Philippe
Guizol
Spain
Montpensier
Amadeo of Savoy
Trivier
Equatorial Africa
Bordeaux
Loango
Zanzibar
Stanley
Hornblower
Christopher
Bellamy
Pasteur Institute
Hans von Biilow
Berlin
Herr von Bulow
Docéetk
Hans V.p.bulov
Chef d
Majeate
France
England
United States
Gasparini
Montreuil
Falguiere
Diana
Miss Fagnani
New York
Paris
Shakspere
Juliet
Desdemoned
Ophelia
Lady Macbeth
Portia
Jessica
Siric
Audrey
Mrs. Ford
Constante
John
Anne Boleyn
Cleopatra
Wis
Obituary notices for Langdon Perkins and Mrs Bright
Dr Francis Eustis Langdon of Portsmouth died after a brief illness at forty seven. He was Harvard educated and a former New Hampshire state senator who led the Portsmouth Atheneum and sat on the Rockingham Bank board. Charles N Perkins, born 1843 in Bangor, died in the city after running the Colonnade restaurant and Elks member active in local affairs. Mrs Lucas, sister of John Bright, renowned temperance advocate, is dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Eustis Langdon
Portsmouth
Woodbury Langdon
John Langdon
New Hampshire
Langdon
Harvard College
New Hampshire Senate
Portsmouth Atheneum
Rockingham National Bank
Cottage Hospital
Charles N. Perkins
Bangor
Tremont Street
Lend a Hand Home charity urged for widows children
The January Lend a Hand notes preparations for opening a day home for working women with young children. A small board will oversee care, with fees for mothers and children. Donations of money clothing toys or stores are welcomed, and clubs are urged to support the project through the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Jis
Allurdowk Hopital
Hamilton Place
Chemitive Epwarp
Kh. Bae
Leuda Hand Dinkles
Mrs. Alice Coppinger Funeral Held at Oak Hill
The body of Mrs. Alice Coppinger wife of Colonel Coppinger of the First United States Infantry eldest daughter of Secretary Blaine was laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery after a 10 o clock service at her father's Madison Place home. A requiem mass was conducted at St Matthew's Catholic Church by Father Thomas Sherman Cardinal Gibbons read the burial service and blessed the body. Mrs Blaine Secretary Blaine and family attended along with President Vice President Senators Representatives and Cabinet members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sherman
General Sherman
Cardinal Gibbons
Blaine
Colonel Coppinger
Janes G. Blaine
Emmons Blaine
Cameron
Curious Odds and Arts in a Grand Exhibition Tale
A jumble of notes spans gambling eateries, Paris Exposition money flow, Beetho ven birthplace disputes, a 935 pound pig claim in Timois, Trivier’s equatorial trek, and European sculptor piracy. It covers Miss Fagnani’s porcelain plates featuring Shakespeare heroines, a Bulow quarrel, and eclectic vignettes from city life and art.
New Magazines in The February Century Frontispiece Notes
The February Century features Hinerson reminiscences based on college days, with John LaFayge’s An Artist's Letter from Japan praised for its atmosphere. It reviews Jefferson Davis pursuits, Lincoln history endings, Kay on Greek art, Balch on Old Paris, and Glave Ward Congo notes, plus Fisher on Paul and Christian revelation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Waldo Hinerson
Century Magazine
Hin
John LaFayge
Japan
Pierre Lontligu
TaFeree
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson
Evin Forrest
Paris
Charles Kay
Miss Balch
United States
FE. J. Glave
Milton
Congo
Ward
Fisher Descrbes
Paul
Navy Orders Change Duty Assignments and Promotions
Navy and Army Gazette reports several personnel moves. Charles M. Thomas to examination for promotion, N. R. Usher assigned to the receiving ship Vermont, J. H. McNary detached from Ironclads at Richmond to Portsmouth yard, C. W. Dyson from Mare Island to Boston Navy Yard, H. E. Freck’s Boston orders revoked and reassigned to monitors at Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles M.thomas
N. R. Usher
Vermont
J. Hk. McNary
Richmond
Portsmouth
N. H
C. W. Dyson
Mare Island
Boston Navy Yard
H. E. Freck
Boston Yard
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Parnell
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LN. Y. Herald
Henpeck
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Bonn
Beethoven
Timois
Chicago
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