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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1889
Page
4
Postal notice declares second class matter status and directs senders to remit money at their own risk. Checks drafts and money orders should be payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The French Chamber of Deputies voted 288 to 274 in favor of the scrutin d arrondissment bill. General Boy LANGER’s presence may have rallied followers to oppose changes. The slim majority warns M Floquet of the task ahead, though opponents’ mistakes could still help him.
General Harrison's ceremony will include a 200 strong Joan J. O Brien legion from New York marching behind a banner showing the GOP vote rise in the eighth Assembly district since 1876. The expulsion of Johnny by New York party members has not cooled his zeal. What will Colonel Shepard say to this spectacle.
The Boston water board dissolves the office of assistant superintendent of the eastern division to ease a burdened department. The incident began when the official refused to resign, and the office was finally abolished. The next move urged is the abolition of the meter department for its failures and costs.
Mayor Hart confirms Tucker as superintendent of public buildings Hiers as assessor of taxes and McKay as superintendent of Faneuil Hall and Market noting experienced service. Aldermen nearly unanimous for William H Ler as city clerk and expected broad agreement on the final choice at the next meeting.
The informer Le Caron before the Parnell commission may shift public mood against Home Rule leaders though he also exposes past disorder tied to revolutionaries. Parnell’s shift to a constitutional party and lack of support for physical force are highlighted, suggesting the revelations harm followers more than top leaders. A reaction could rally support for Parnell if readers view the case as exposing rebels rather than undermining orderly methods.
The article notes Mr O Brien's martyrdom claim as decisive proof of English public opinion against political prisoners. It reports the Irish secretary defending himself in newspapers and conceding to O Brien’s demand for exemption from standard prison rules.
The Hyde Park Sunday gathering drew large crowds and a strong crowd response. An unfortunate moment arose from Socialists displaying the inscription Remember Chicago on the platform, with the Irish party unable to tolerate mixing with these agitators.
The Connecticut Legislature considers bills modeled on the Australian system to secure a secret ballot. Both parties supported such reform on their platforms last fall, driven by scandal in the presidential election and petitions from across the state. Only the state led by Mr Blaine opposes the reform trend.
The House passed a bill by 148 to 102 to open a 23 million acre Oklahoma tract to settlement under a territorial government. The Senate Territories Committee weighs two plans, weighing Indian rights against railroad expansion and settlement timelines.
The article notes persistent doubts about an agreement among Western railroad presidents formed at a New York conference and refined in Chicago. It states the plan now appears unlikely to succeed, casting a shadow on hoped for railroad cooperation and stability.
The article argues Gouverneur Gouin may push a binding rate agreement tying Southwestern lines to Richmond Terminal controls, potentially enabling a railroad consolidation that would crush water routes and harm Western competition. It warns of legal and moral failings as Massachusetts stands against such power.
An editorial warns against a legislative move to grant towns using pond water the same rights as the Commonwealth. It argues such a law could threaten Massachusetts mill owners who rely on water power for industrial prosperity, urging fairness and caution despite potential legality.
Mr A M Plumer refuses Madison Square Theatre use for a production of Robert Elsmere against Mrs Warp, pledging to respect an author's control of his brain work. The stance is praised as manly and sensible, noting few managers honor author rights to this extent.
An astrologer in Berlin predicts a sanguinary war in Europe and that the German Emperor’s life will be endangered twice. He foresees revolution in France and conflict between Germany and the United States over Samoa, forming a formidable list of calamities for the year.
Templeton's letter to the Courant discusses Massachusetts politics and editorials on boodle and candidate support. It notes General Harrison’s cabinet slate, wealth's influence in the race, and predicts the liquor amendment and civil service reform trends with references to Russell, CrApp, Ames, and other figures.
A stormy night packed the Park Theatre for Ghastly Manor a burlesque on melodrama starring Miss Vokes as Lady Aqua and Mr Selten as Sir Crimson with a virtuous hero and comic detective. Critics praised its lively exaggeration, strong performances by Vokes Selten Thorpe Gottschalk Morris while noting misses in Miss Ethel Johnson and Miss Isabella Irving. the program repeats tonight and tomorrow.
The Globe staged Gilbert and Sullivan’s Yeomen of the Guard to a seasoned audience recalling earlier hits. Critics found the collaboration uneven with Gilbert leaning toward seriousness and Sullivan flirting with grand opera. vocal and acting prowess varied, muting the score’s potential.
Mr. Aronson states the company shows training and will improve with more performances and better familiarity with the orchestra. The Yeomen of the Guard will be continued until further notice.
The Boston Theatre presents Booth and Barrett in The Merchant of Venice with stronger Shylock and smoother Bassanio. Hollis Street hosts Rice's Evangeline amid critique of music and spectacle. Hoodman Blind at Grand Opera House loses focus under poor acting. Keep It Dark at Howard Atheneum features George Hoey style humor with Julia Wilson and Lena W. Cole among the cast.
A Boston reader recounts encounters with Mr. Austin of Austin & Stone's Dime Museum who uses a humane method to admit intoxicated patrons. The piece also laments a church mock marriage staged for entertainment and notes a cab driver displaying compassion after an injury near the Old State House.
A collage of quips and witticisms from various papers and readers. Snippets include jokes about bills unpaid at a butcher shop, a Pekin Gazette longevity gag, and remarks on political and legal satire.
Personal notes report Chief Justice Fuller chosen president of the Bowdoin Alumni Association of Washington. Also listed are obituaries and remarks on prominent figures including Cardinal Ledochowski, William D. Washburn’s wealth, Emily Weed Barnes death, Hawley and allies in the Loyal Legion, and Lord Beaconsfield’s lifelong debts and marital funds.
The Listemann concert at Steinert Hall drew a fair audience despite bad weather. Performances by John Orth, Miss Emily Bennett, and Emilie Grant included Beethoven quartet in G major Op. 18 No. 2 and Liszt Quintet for strings Angelus in a program noted as pleasing but not brilliant.
The Yale Apollo Glee Club and Apollo Banjo Club performed in Tremont Temple as part of the Boston Star course. George H. Ryder played organ, banjo players offered pretty works with cello, and the singers delivered serious choruses and lively glees. Notable moments included Wurtz’s whistling and Jones’s warbling along with solos by Percy and Igues. Munger’s Sunday School Scholar impressed though not new. overall an enjoyable entertainment.
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