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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1888
Page
4
Russian envoy rumor raises chance of Berlin peace
Report claims Count Schouvaloff may return to Berlin with Czarist conciliatory terms. The war party in St. Petersburg likely risks a shooting despite Bismarck’s cautious mediation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Schouvaloff
Germany
Berlin
Prince Bismarck
Captain Crockertit
Coen
St. Petersburg
Biennial Elections Debate Narrows to Political Motives
Hearings show no new points from either side as machine politicians resist change while business leaders back biennial elections. State figures like BEARD and labor proponents oppose annual cycles, yet Col Haskell warns it is a public concern not party politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beard
Haskell
Debate topic for tariff clubs tests wage earner benefit
The Massachusetts Tariff Reform League and the Home Market Club clash over a joint debate topic. The core question asks whether wage earners benefit from the protective tariff policy. Clubs aim to frame the issue to suit both sides while pressing for a broad, clear discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Tariff Reform League
Tariff Reform
Ohio tariff resolutions spark fiery language in House debate
The Ohio Legislature’s high tariff resolutions were presented in the House by Congressman Grosvenor. The resolutions advocate a tariff for protection, delivered in bold terms that rival parliamentary rhetoric of Foraker, Blaine, and Sherman. A companion bill by Ohio protectionist Barrenworth seeks to extend trade with Canada and promote reciprocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Grosvenor
Forraker
Blaine
Mr. Sherman
Congress
Barrenworth
United States
Dominion of
Canada
City Board Debates Civil Service Reform Stance
Boston aldermen’s mood on civil service reform surfaced in a debate over Alderman Wilson’s order opposing any relaxation of city civil service rules. The discussion referenced attempts to place laborers outside the rules governing city departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Wilson
Boston
Alderman Opposes Civil Service Reform Yet Supports It
The board members express mixed views on civil service reform. Alderman Goor criticizes reforms as contrary to common sense and aligned with Blaine machinery, yet votes for reform to align with his party. Public gains a clearer sense of the board’s reform stance and possible actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goor
Blaine
Massachusetts
Blarne Machine
Boston
Board of Aldermen
Local Tax Reform Debate Reexamined Exemption of Out-of-State Property
The piece discusses a House order by Representative Raymond proposing to exempt property and evidences of property located outside Massachusetts from taxation. It traces a 1876 Hale draft, notes double taxation on external assets, cites New York and Boston implications, and predicts well attended hearings on reform aimed at stopping taxes on non-reciprocal property ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond of
Somerville
Charles Hale
Hale
Raymond
Massachusetts
New York
Hewitt
Boston
Structural woes endanger New York and Albany capitols
In troubling times for legislators, observers report the New York Assembly chamber ceiling and the Beacon Hill State House have settled cracking walls and wide fissures. Officials claim temperature shifts explain the tremors, while longtime insiders fear hidden danger amid political secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Assembly
Albany
New York
State House
Beacon
The Tariff A Tax Debate in an 19th Century Tale
The piece critiques Senator Edmunds arguing that a protective tariff is not a tax. It questions the idea that government costs could be funded by foreigners, examines protectionists' behavior, and notes perceived inconsistencies as duties on chemicals and paper are discussed. The commentary blends satire with policy critique and cites industry examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epmunds
Albion
Edmunds
Rome
House Water Alarm Over Prohibition Vote
The piece notes 400000 gallons stored above the House as a threat and remarks on Republican defections from a prohibition vote. It argues that fear of a collapse might quiet dangerous opinions and mocks superficial justice without full certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
House of Representatives
Debate over tariff reform in the Advertiser critique
A reader letters column condemns the Advertiser for a partial, biased reply to Colonel Copman on tariff reform. The piece defends free trade as boosting national prosperity, criticizes anti immigration stance, and accuses the paper of demoralized policy and evasive argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copman
Capman
Coomman
Tariff Argument: Tax on Raw Materials Raises Prices
A speaker contends that duties on imported ship building articles function as taxes. The duty raises production costs and domestic prices, benefiting favored individuals rather than the government, with Dawes supporting free raw materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Dawes
Paris Journals Erred On Newport Case Of Janauschek Damages
Le Figaro misstates a Newport Newport hotel dispute involving Mme Janauschek and a hotel proprietor. The court in Providence awarded her $12,000 damages plus interest, about 60 000 francs, clarifying American penalties for assault by lodging owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Figaro
Mme. Janauschek
Perry House
Newport
United States
Janauschek
Providence
Prunes Exports From Trieste Shown For US Trade
The U S consul at Trieste compiles a table of prune exports to the United States. The prune year runs from July to July with 34 626 casks shipped July 11 1886 to July 3 1587. Calculations estimate three prunes per saucer and each cask at 50 000 saucers, suggesting a method to gauge boarding houses in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Trieste
Queen Victoria Considers Florence Visit Amid Constitutional Objections
News notes Queen Victoria's plan to visit Florence soon after Parliament opens drawing strong opposition from Mr Labouchere who calls it a breach of constitutional usage. The timing is awkward with the sovereign abroad, possibly spurred by the reception of Mr Grapstone in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Victoria
Florence
Labouchere
Grapstone
Boston Theatre Hosts Irving Fifty Anniversary Night
The Boston Theatre drew the largest house ever for Henry Irving with a fifty year birthday night. The crowd overflowed into lobbies as ushers and manager Mr. McGlew ensured smooth operation. Local notes mention L D Ventura’s philological readings and praise for Sargent paintings at the St Botolph Club.
Progressive school and the danger of uniformity in citizens
A writer questions progressive education aiming at uniform citizen dullness, acknowledges the view as possibly dilettante, and invites a more competent correspondent to continue the discussion.
The Bells of Haslemere at Adelphi London Theatre
A favorable review lauds The Bells of Haslemere at the Adelphi for its compact melodrama, strong acting, and notable scenery though notes some weak spots in Davenport and a praise of Miss Miriam O Leary as Nerak Desmond. The piece contrasts Pettitt and Grundy contributions and highlights coastal plantation scenes and bayou stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haslemere
Shakspere
Sheridan
Goldsmith
Jsells
Pettitt
Sydney Grundy
Grundy
Norah Desmond
Irving
B. L. Davenport
Davenport
Miriam O'Leary
Nerak Desmond
Miss O'Leary
Maida Craigen
vViliany
Barron
Vere
Boyd Putnam
Nolan
Mr. Falkland
Miss Dayne
Miss Banks Opens Boston Run in Joan of Arc
Miss Maude Banks appeared at the Grand Opera House in Joan of Arc marking her first public Boston appearance. The performance drew novelty and interest as she takes the lead in the historic drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Banks
Joan OF Arc
Maude Banks
Grand Opera House
Boston
Banks Shines in Joan of Arc With Youthful Fire
A review praises Miss Banks for zeal and sincere acting in the lead role of Joan of Arc, noting strong moments such as shielding Lionel and a convincing presence. It cautions her to shed overly theatrical mannerisms and refine speech, while recognizing other cast members’ solid work and the overall strong engagement of a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan of Arc
Joan
Orleans
Lionel
Miss Banks
Joan Shields Lionel
David Murray
Lord Lionel
J. H. Connor
Mather Philip
Ingersoll
Charles VII
Scanlan Star Turns Out In Globe Theatre Melodrama
Large Globe audience enjoys Shane-na-Lawn with W. J. Scanlan as the chief amusement element. The Irish play mixes crime with light comedy and is refreshing though the supporting cast lacks strong standout performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scanlan
THE
GLOBE
Globe Theatre
Shane-na-Lawn
W. J. Scanlan
Shane
The Two Johns at the Howard theater
The Howard present show The Two Johns led by J. C. Stewart is not new to the house. It contains borrowed wit and mild humor with songs and dances keeping the performance from dull in a Monday night audience setting.
Irving to star in Olivia at Boston Theatre
Tonight Mr Irving will appear as Dr Primrose with Miss Terry as Olivia and Miss Winifred Emery as Sophia in Olivia at the Boston Theatre. The piece was last seen here in 1878 at the Museum with a different cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faust
Boston
Olivia
Mr. Irving
Dr. Primrose
Miss Terry
Winifred Emery
Sophia
Mr. Alexander
Squire Thornhill
Mr. Wenman
Jin. Burchell
Mr. Warren
Miss Clarke
Miss Wainwright
Mr. Henry Crisp
Mr. Haworth
Burchell
Mrs. Vincent
Boston Theatre
Irving
Dorothy
Hollis Street Theatre
Park Theatre
Goodwin
W. H. Gillette
Which Protects and Which Robs Tariff Debate Echoes
A Philadelphia Record opinion argues tariffs tax American workers by favoring leather over wool. It says leather enjoys a large domestic market and foreign sales, while wool faces heavy domestic competition with limited foreign demand. The piece cites a $107 million tax on raw materials as robbing workers and urges removal for freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philadelphia Record
Ind
Valentine Day Farewell to Festive Season Notes
A column notes St Valentine as the last day before Lent, discusses Niagara museum hopes and a visitor who avoids hackmen, quips about life insurance honesty, praises the Ohio girl’s farming gain, and cites London burying grounds and library plans at the University of Pennsylvania. Also mentions a logbook remark from Omaha World and newsboy concerns in Albany Argus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cook
Niagara Alls
Niagara
London
Electrical Review
University of Pennsylvania
Omaha
New York
Josef Hofmann
Albany Argus
A Royal Romance at Stockholm Ends in Marriage Pact
A Swedish Duke of Gotland should marry Miss Munck daughter of a colonel, despite royal objections. Queen's illness prompts the King to consent, making the first such match in 300 years between royalty and a private gentleman's daughter. The duke loses royal titles but gains marriage to Munck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Munck
Duke of
Gotland
Oscar I
Sweden
Norway
Miss Munck
Notable Personalities and Anecdotes From Society and History
Miss Munck betrothed to Prince Oscar of Sweden is of German descent and kin to Carlotta Patti’s husband. Senator Gorman’s Washington stag dinners feature a Maryland dinner menu with terrapin and canvasback duck. W T Hornaday recalls loathing algebra, shaped by Audubon and Du Chailly. Dumas the younger advises faithful friends and generous wills. Baron Albert von Dietrich of Strasburg descends from treaty signer and revolution mayor, loyal to France and an early proponent of Bessemer steel with 3000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon
du Chailly
Africa
M. Alexandre Dumas
Dumas
Albert von Dietrich of
Strasburg
Dominic von Dietrich
France
Louis XIV
Frederich von Dietrich
Rouget de Isle
Tariff Reform Urged by Massachusetts Democratic Club
The country seeks tariff reform and opposes spending on public buildings pensions and Blair education bills. The Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts told party leaders to heed the signs of the times and act in line with public demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Democratic Club of
Massachusetts
Commercial Advertiser
Reps
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boston Post
Washington Street
Figaro
Henry Irving
M’glewen
Taverner
Ventura
St. Botolph Club
Si. Vi. Richardson
Richardson
Robert L. Ruffin
Charles Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Turgeneff
Mr. Gilbert
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