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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1890
Page
4
Strange fraud stories surface from Hudson county as State Senate probes the previous election. Ballot box examinations reveal heelers had free rein and the elected senator admits glaring frauds, hoping perpetrators are punished.
New York meeting of the general committee on the World's Fair adopts a sub committee report by unanimous vote. It condemns political interference by the State Senate. Boss Platt questions the proceedings with a slur about a Republican faction. Deppen Warner Miller oppose Mrs PLATT and Barney Biglin supports the measure.
In Partick Scotland the Liberal vote shows a 985 gain since 1886 while the Unionists gain 403. Though the Liberal effort could not win, the result is a hopeful sign for the party. In Parliament the London Times breach of privilege case is seen as a moral victory for government opponents.
An amendment seeks higher salaries for Maryland judges to attract capable talent. Associate judges now earn 2800, chief judges 3500, while clerks' pay has risen to twice the judges’ wages, a situation critics say harms public service and judiciary reputation.
Paris fines Duc D Orleans two years for violating exile law targeting pretenders to the throne. He says patriotism and army service motivated his act, but the government shows the republic’s stability outweighs clemency. The piece notes France’s political shift and lack of broad support for any dynasty.
The piece condemns Sen Hoars bill to bar redistricting for elections as a step toward federal meddling in state rights. It argues Ohio Maryland Massachusetts all exhibit gerrymandering and warns Congress against overturning longstanding state boundary controls.
The House committee hears Mr. Wanamaker outline a government telegraph scheme with post office windows and private wires. Critics call it a trade device lacking breadth, insisting the plan would entangle government and private interests and resist near-term adoption.
New York musicians protest the admission of Vienna based Strawuss orchestra amid plans for spring concerts. The piece argues against using alien contract labor law to block the visit, asserting a false labor market analogy and noting no harm to local orchestras.
The essay argues diaries and lettered records preserve life more durably than fiction. It cites Pepys and other diarists as vivid, lasting sources, urging aspiring writers to keep diaries to entertain and instruct posterity.
The piece weighs an aspirant writer's choice between securing immediate recognition or preserving a private journal for future generations. It argues a journal read by descendants may define the writer as a distinct figure in history, offering long term value despite losing immediate fame.
A London interview with P T Barnum reveals his health habits and views on English social customs. He credits abstinence for health, recounts avoiding heavy dinners and alcohol, and notes observers misinterpret his teetotal stance. He challenges the idea that the public desires humbug over sincerity in showmanship.
The Times compares Parisian interest in the Duke of Orléans with London’s likely treatment of James Stuart’s lineal heir. It notes social respect for the duchess but political dismissal of the heir, and observes generous support for hereditary bonds yet little funding for his military aims. It adds the allure of exile remains, but France has moved beyond mere romance.
Mr Drxzy of Adonis fame testifies on his weekly earnings about 300 dollars and explains why debt persists. He says he gives his wife 100 dollars and his mother 50, keeps 75 for himself, and claims no less would work. He contrasts with less fortunate people who must struggle to manage expenses.
The University of Pennsylvania contributes 200 dollars to the Egypt Exploration Fund for Fortrey B. Gop ARp, Harvard 81, now with Dr Navitar at exploration sites. The note suggests Penn may supply more students while Harvard may aid in support for the season.
The City of Paris begins a new work season spanning six days and five hours. Enthusiasts predict further reductions, hoping to cut the period to five days and a half before summer ends.
Reported clash between General Fonseca and Interior Minister Aristipus Lopgr may stem from fatigue over Anis- TIDES being labeled the just.
A bust of Chief Justice Waite is modeled by Dunbar of Washington. J Pierpont Morgan has influenza and rheumatism at his New York home. Eleanor Calhoun, the English stage actress, supports Coquelin. James R Garfield engaged to Miss Helen Newell. Captain Hamilton Murrell who saved 700 from Danmark regains sight and will command City of Paris next trip. Lamar ill with fever in New York, improving at home in Washington. Cesare Alvin appointed Minas Geraes Interior Minister after Lobe resigns. Mapleson may stage Italian opera season in New York with Nilsson Trebelli Sembrich Galassi Scalchi Gerster. Mary Shaw of Boston to tour in spring with adaptation from German entitled A Drop of Poison, to be at Hollis Street Theatre in May.
An open letter argues minority obstruction can protect against hasty legislation and preserve republican balance. It cites historical shifts, the danger of unchecked majorities, and calls for careful rules to curb filibustering while preserving minority rights and proper constitutional checks.
A Boston writer argues for extra clothing in winter to prevent colds, citing a friend who stayed healthy by outdoor living. The piece also critiques crude comic valentines and notes changing tastes in St Valentine’s Day customs and Christmas cards. It closes with a grim anecdote about choking a dog in a disturbing act of revenge.
The Essex County Sons of Temperance Union met at Creamer Hall with fifteen divisions represented. Morning business reports were received, and afternoon resolutions condemned apathy toward temperance and opposed license. Proceedings named Lynn to host the next conference in April. An evening entertainment followed.
Danvers February 12 The First Congregational Church at Danvers Centre has its insurance adjusted to 15532 50 with 3000 on furniture. The church will be rebuilt at once.
A collection of satirical items and anecdotes touching on politics, society, and culture. Notes on vocal critics, literary figures, and foreign travelers, with jests about heirs, heiresses, and the temptations of wealth. Includes remarks on Rothschild, Whitman, Spurgeon, and Browning.
The Philadelphia Ledger argues that cheating in elections warrants treason punishment. It contends that ballot stuffing vote buying and intimidation undermine the will of the people and should be treated as treasonous acts.
A Charleston News and Courier editorial lauds Chamberlain for a bold Boston speech praising clear straight thinking and plain speaking. The piece argues the speech counters frauds and fanatics who would inflame race tensions and pit white and black Americans against each other.
The Philadelphia Times notes Senator Hoar seeks to bar repeal of the Republican gerrymander in Ohio by delaying changes in congressional districts until after a new apportionment. It argues the move aims to block correction of existing gerrymanders and extend the GOP’s advantage.
The City Hall debate over changing base and wiring draws mixed comments. Three Republicans and four Democrats defended the move to avoid nearly 75 000 dollars yearly and a sprawling wire network, citing Thanksgiving fire risks and expert advice. Mayor Hart toured a New York plan to bury wires, hoping to spare Boston from future embargos.
The New York Evening Post notes Reed’s claim that the country seeks the object behind methods, not the method itself. It recalls his 1880 stance that the object is enacting laws carefully, and questions what object drives today when he opposes the existing quorum rule.
W H Hughes writes from Boston February 12 denying claims he defunged and asserts he spent about fifteen months in Rugby Tennessee in 1880 learning about manners real estate titles and other details for a potential book. He clarifies he was not a chief noter among the locals.
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