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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1889
Page
4
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The federal grand jury in Indiana adjourned without returning an indictment against Duprey. A ballot prior to adjournment reportedly yielded ten votes for indictment and six against, short of the twelve needed. The panel was politically divided with two Republicans joining eight Democrats.
Circulation in Indianapolis hints Blaine will retire after three months to safeguard his health. The gossip claims this compromise occurred before Harrison would officially recognize the Maine man. Inner circle chatter at Harrison’s home appears to have faded.
The Marine Journal advocates an extra Congress session to push essential shipping related laws. It lists bills on tonnage, naval reserve, back license fee, pilot service as a state matter, lightship signals, marine appointments for retired seamen, removing wharfage tax, and fog signal regulations. It warns one session suffices but expects more issues to arise if called.
The Boston board of aldermen begins a focused January journey to visit cities with electric roads, aiming to gather information to inform potential local legislation. Officials from the city will travel to observe operations, though questions arise about cost and whether lessons could be learned at home.
Washington dispatches warn conservative Republicans of potential shifts in currency policy under the new administration. Silver inflationists may push the Chicago platform into the cabinet’s actions, threatening a return to cheap money as the prior restraint fades. The choice of a Treasury Secretary by General Harrison is pivotal to resisting silver-backed schemes.
The article notes no new ministry yet formed in France while M. Meline pushes forward amid hesitating leaders. With autumn elections near, Meine and allies can only hope to fulfill unfinished aims and provide an official head until France's real preferences emerge. A brilliant leader could seize a lifetime opportunity, though failure seems likelier.
The text argues that M and others face a duty to act and proposes alternatives if courage falters. It suggests M Melvi re decline the task and Floquet return to his post as a dignified exit, highlighting internal cabinet tension and possible solutions without loss of dignity.
The proposed increase of 10 million dollars in capital stock for the Boston and Albany Railroad is before the House. It could be amended to require public auction subscriptions, reducing dilution to the treasury and limiting windfalls to existing stockholders by channeling funds to the company for stated public purposes. The current bill is seen as a bounty to present stockholders.
The House faces a caucus driven debate over revenue reform with three bills on the table and a fourth minority option. The McMillan and Mills plans push partial relief by reducing certain duties while preserving key taxes, while the Breckinridge and Randall proposals seek different mixes of free wool and tobacco taxes. The Senate consolidation remains uncertain as the ten day limit looms.
The pill need not be sent back with a veto but can be pocketed to defeat it. Compromises proposed to aid the high tariff Republicans are unlikely to approach success.
The Parnell commission hears testimony on letters and possible motives behind the Times allegations. Attention centers on Picott and Labouchere with detectives probing alleged letters and interviews at Labouchere house. Public curiosity grows as both sides await further evidence and potential inconsistencies.
A historical reflection on burglary portraying the thief as a social figure. The piece draws parallels to highwaymen and Roman catiline lore, noting changing moral views and pop culture images such as the Pirates of Penzance.
A columnist muses on a Lynn burglar who questioned victims and sought money, praising his measured conduct as a potential model for the profession. The piece weighs whether the criminal mindset can evolve and elevate burglary through example and restraint.
The Herald critic, though English, argues against adding humorous explanations to character names in American plays. He supports synopses for latecomers but condemns the trend as an abuse by managers and writers who fear weak dialogue.
Representative Breckinridge of Arkansas has earned praise and criticism for asking the House elections committee to report a measure to continue the Crayton election contest after Crayton’s assassination. He said he favored the GOP taking the initiative since the next House will be Republican, arguing that a contest should not end due to the contestant’s death, though this case makes that stance especially true.
A New York paper scoffs at General Harrison's inaugural shoes with caricatures of “the old shoe” and “the new patent leather.” Readers fear the journalism lapses into vulgarity and doubt any return to dignity.
Rome authorities urge English speaking visitors to shop and relax as big placards promise safety for outsiders. The note emphasizes that spending money in Rome earns respect from locals, suggesting the situation is under control for tourists and their wallets.
A commentary on post election tensions as General Harrison comments on adversaries becoming allies. It rebuts a Journal correction about John E. Russell’s stance in the Smalls Elliott contest, noting Russell followed party lines and sided with the minority report on seating Smalls.
Boston citizens discuss postponing action on Dr James W Bartletts gift fountain for the Public Garden. Critics urge exhibition of the model and careful evaluation of design and location to avoid an unsightly or inappropriate installation. The piece about Minots Ledge lighthouse relics highlights local preservation concerns.
The Northampton Gazette weighs in on governor prospects, praising Beard as a strong choice with many friends while questioning William Whiting as suitable. It notes double barrelling political commentary amid campaign rhetoric and reflects on district shapes following Michigan redistricting.
Miss Gertrude Franklin presented a well received recital at Chickering Hall aided by Lang and Adamowski and by pupils Miss Helene Clarkson and Mr George Austin. She offered two Handel songs three Lacome songs and six by F H Cowen. Clarkson and Ruffin performed works by Schumann Arnold and Schubert.
At Music Hall next Sunday the Handel and Haydn Society presents its second concert of the season featuring Verdi Requiem and Mendelssohn Hear My Prayer. A recent fall rehearsal with orchestra yielded impressive effects, promising one of the society’s brightest performances.
The piece notes John Lothrop Motley’s forthcoming London edition edited by George William Curtis, remarks on Senator Chace’s reluctance to be photographed, and mentions Vermont teacher A. D. Searles. It also covers speakers at the New York Harvard Club dinner and Sidney Bartlett’s enduring legal work. Additional items describe George W. Cable’s work habits and a Washington Post description of Colonel Fred Grant. A judgment by English jurors on a Prince portrait ends with a fee payment.
Mr. Lodge of Massachusetts says that a group of men here and there in the North manifest an unworthy race prejudice. If he drew this mildly for the South, he would be an unbiassed Representative, to be sure. Louisy the Courier Journal (Dem.)
A Washington Post Republican opinion mocks Chief Justice Fuller as the lone asset of the late Democratic administration and notes his march breezes as he mutters about being the only real asset.
The Times of New York notes that Thomas C. Platt and James G. Blaine ignore moral concerns about spoils politics. It asserts Northwest farmers will vote their conviction despite such claims, and jokes that nothing is worse than a Southern brigadier.
The Providence Journal questions Henry Cabot Lodge’s claim to place soldiers at polling places. It argues soldiers as observers are useless unless to control elections, which would oppose self-government and shows Lodge extending his reform recant to an extraordinary extent.
A Chicago News report praises Secretary Whitney for reviving the navy. It states the department has lifted it from stupidity and venality, and that completed ships and those in build or funded by appropriations now protect coasts and American interests abroad.
The piece mocks Cabot Lodge for defending troop use at polls. It likens his defense to a weak scholar’s display in politics and recalls Massachusetts’ history of opposing military interference in elections, citing a 1875 Faneuil Hall mass meeting.
A rough and high scoring baseball game was played Saturday at Philadel AA where the Boston team fell 13 to 12 against the Sons. The contest featured a late rally by the Sons to seal the win.
A collage of snippets from 1901 era papers jokes and quips. Satirical jests poke senators boxing matches and social mores while stitching in brief political and public curiosities from the United States and England. The tone is brisk and wry with many named figures and places.
The New York Tribune reports on the difference between Boston and New York horse car conductors. It notes Boston conductors wait for fares and even help passengers off while New York conductors push aboard passengers and press for fares quickly. It contrasts half way service with brisk, sometimes jarring, fare handling and abrupt alighting shoves.
An elderly observer recalls the Lowell cotton mills strike of 1832 34 led by women over wage cuts. He notes street songs of liberty and disciplined protests with 1200 1500 workers turning out, peaceful demonstrations, and women maintaining dignity while mills resisted.
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