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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1887
Page
4
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The notice explains that Financial and Commercial Departments appear on pages six and seven while Ship News is on page three, guiding readers to the correct sections.
The national Senate passed Senator Hall’s bill authorizing 15.4 million dollars for navy expansion by a decisive 45 to 7. A fortification bill for 21 million remains with the House appropriations committee along with a regular $21 million vessel construction bill awaiting lower-chamber action. The prevailing view favors rapid steps to bolster coast defenses.
Two dynamite related attackers tied to street car strikes are arrested in San Francisco. One man was caught near a bomb placed on the track, and materials for the weapons were found at the other suspect’s house. Both are said to be road employees involved in the labor disruption.
A New York plan to combine building trades employers to provide continuous work for non-union men is described. It aims to avoid excluding union workers, but oppose non-union exclusion, framed as a wartime stance by labor directors. The move is deemed difficult and will attract keen scrutiny if pursued.
The river and harbor bill moves from the House to the Senate with a higher price tag than last year. The Senate committee boosts to 10.3 million dollars and includes the Hennepin Canal and Portage Lake Canal, despite House opposition. With only two weeks left in this Congress, revision chances are slim and the outcome uncertain.
Prominent Nationalists deny reports of Mr. Parnell’s serious illness and possible resignation. T P Gin writes to the New York Tribune that even if paralyzed, Parnell would remain leader, praised as a great statesman and devoted patriot guiding Ireland through a pivotal era.
The Minnesota Legislature proposes a bill to require iron or steel special cars for each train containing all light and heating systems for passenger and sleeping cars, aiming to remove stores from passenger cars and reform rail travel. The measure seeks a dedicated car or compartment housing the lighting and heating units used on trains.
The piece argues the Legislature should wait on the Boston investigation into municipal affairs and police charges. It notes city government already began inquiries, cites past public commissions as costly errors, and stresses public opinion will demand thorough, nonpartisan scrutiny. It also references political figures and remarks about Liberalism and Chamberlain.
The text argues for a single special car per train to improve fire safety, allowing use of the locomotive for this purpose. It deems such reform essential and critiques Minnesota lawmakers for proposing broad mandates while leaving details to railroads.
The veto of the dependent pension bill draws widespread approval across major papers from New York to Providence. Editors warn against pension abuse and demagoguery while cautioning that lobbyists may block congressional action. Critics doubt profitability of a new fast ocean liner tied to the project.
In Youghal youths imitate adults in taking up the fight against Irelandord, signaling growing local activism among younger generations in Ireland.
A district faces a boycotting crisis tied to the presence of two children of an emergency man. Pupils abandon classes in protest, creating a difficult situation for the innocent youngsters amid the tense atmosphere.
Boston Corprrr, adjudged insane, is secured in an asylum while recalling a past incident where Corprrr shot the state question by killing Wilkes Boor. Corbett served as assistant doorkeeper at the Kansas House and adjourned the chamber with a revolver when public business stalled.
Newspapers spar over whether Secretary Wuirnrey’s newborn daughter should be Frances Cleveland or Dorothy. The debate reveals differing views on journalism’s proper role among contemporaries.
A Philadelphia editorial rebuts Professor Austin Phelps on charitable endowments. It argues his conclusions misapply legal charity doctrine, cites the Jackson versus Puinties case, and defends the inviolability of bequests while challenging Phelps to recognize jurisdictional limits.
The piece critiques Dr. Phelps analysis of the Andover professors and their creed, arguing he misstates their view and conflates dissent with Unitarianism. It then profiles Boston landmark signs, laments modern sign clutter, and praises restrained, tasteful signage in historic streets.
A collection of quips and anecdotes from the era, noting labor disputes and eight hour talk, jokes about actors and Hamlet, minor laws on weapon carrying, schoolroom humor about eye use, social and economic contrasts in Prussia, and a Punch style weather spoof from London.
The Philadelphia Record argues that a silver backed dollar beats an unbacked fiat promise. It says between 80 cents in silver backing and pure credit backed dollars, the silver option is preferred and Congress should pursue the least fiat possible, finding the stance encouraging.
An editorial note from the Washington Post questions the value of Colonel Randall's letter to the Speaker unless it signals insubordination and a break with the Democratic party, highlighting the tenuous link between Randall and the party.
The Brooklyn Eagle lauds Secretary of State Phelps for his handling of the fisheries dispute and the diplomatic correspondence. It commends his diligence, literary grace, and clear arguments as a credit to the administration and an honor to the country.
Metropolitan company directors in Boston Transcript note an odd omission in Alaska. no horse car line exists there, a fact apparently missed by executives.
The Springfied Republican urges ending isolation to expand U S trade with Britain and the Americas. It argues for Nicaragua canal to control currents of commerce, reassert the American flag at sea, and protect transcontinental rail monopolies from European competition.
The final retirement of Secretary Manning from President Cleveland's cabinet leaves observers noting his rise from party manager to a standard of financial integrity. He earned respect from adversaries and business leaders alike, proving adherence to right principles yields reward and serves the country best.
A New York Times Independent Republican critique argues Senator Blair seeks to spend tax money from the people for broad government redistribution. It denounces dependent pensions and education bills as gratuities easing state duties, claiming they reflect a view that the government should support the people.
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