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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1887
Page
4
Roumania requests a war credit of 1 200 000 pounds and secures near unanimous approval. The government pledges to avoid future battlefield roles and moves quickly to fund its plans.
The resignation of Lord Dunraven from the post of under-secretary for the colonies drew little attention due to his limited political clout. In the Lords, he stated his sympathies lie with Lord Randolph Churchill against the government, citing Irish policy and retrenchment as driving motives, signaling drift in England though not a crippling blow to the government.
The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad plans trials of steam heating for passenger cars amid Albany debates on fire protection legislation. The move aims to aid lawmakers as Massachusetts and others consider compulsory passenger safety measures, with the NY Central praised for leading the tests despite past skepticism from its president.
The Senate approves the Bnos Tehuante pec ship railway bill with tighter capital rules and no government interest guarantee. The act limits shares to money up to 100 million dollars, requires 10 percent subscription, and sets a 5 million dollar paid-in capital before bonds. A commentary notes the shift away from public credit use and cites labor unrest in Boston as workers return, while refuting political manipulation of the strike.
Professor James B. Thayer argues Indians are wards of the nation and need protection under ordinary laws. He proposes taking administration from political control and placing Indians and their property under courts, aided by guardians, as a path toward equal rights without immediate citizenship.
A brief line indicates workers return to duty after a difficult experience. it suggests a corrective lesson was absorbed and productivity resumed.
The Senate rushed through 58.2 million dollars in land and naval defence bills in two weeks, with 8 million for heavy army ordnance, 5 million for coast defences, 8 million for naval ordnance, 15 million for steel cruisers and bonuses, and 15.4 million for floating batteries and torpedoes. The House must act quickly to shape a practicable scheme, while critics question motives and foresee broader political implications. The piece also argues Austria's progress toward constitutional freedom and contrasts Eastern influence with Russia.
In a discussion of the new steamship scheme the Herald stated that twenty one knots an hour was an underestimate of the average performances of the Umbria the Britannia and one or two other of the fastest ships, highlighting the bold pace of maritime progress.
The Herald is urged to check Cunard official figures cited by the Post nine days earlier. It shows Etruria averaged 17.70 knots and Umbria 17.37 knots on nine Queenstown to New York crossings, about twenty statute miles apart.
A Boston paper recounts a riotous strike by Wall Street messenger boys led by Maurice Galvin at the Mutual District Telegraph Company. Galvin attacked several staff, was subdued by officers at the Tombs Court, and the rest of the company returned to work. The piece also notes an art exhibition by S Salisbury Tuckerman and reflections on J B Chamberlin returning to journalism.
Mr G W Cullps of Philadelphia presents a granite drinking fountain for Stratford on Avon to be placed in the market place near SHAKESPEARE's home. The fifty foot high structure features an antique clock and an archway large enough for a vehicle, designed to harmonize with the Shakespeare memorial tower.
Charles Kinesley’s Yeast appears in a cheap library, prompting newspapers to joke about a rising writer. Critics urge paragraphists to brush up on English literature as they weigh the novelty.
A reader praises Mohammed Mohini the East Indian pundit in Boston while contrasting him with the Monday lecturer. The piece argues Eastern doctrines suit scholars but not the practical New England spirit, and notes Howells visiting Lowell sparked autographs and industrial-themed commentary.
The Springfield Republican editorial questions whether tariffs that cut New England off from free coal lumber and ores are beneficial. It argues the tariff burden may outweigh gains and urges reconsideration of trade policy.
The President and Mr. Manning sever official relations with letters noted for originality and strength. The New York Graphic commends their composition and cautions against echoes of past documents.
The veto language protects against the Blair bill if it reaches the President, aiding defeat of the measure and the pauper pension bill, as praised by supporters who credit Cleveland for enforcing a lesson on national character and safety for North and South.
A World editorial argues Republicans largely backed the Mexican pension act with 105 yeas, two nays, and warns the President to be wary of broadly supported money-scattering bills. The piece suggests estoppel on GOP criticism of the President’s signing and cautions against overreliance on near unanimous Republican support.
The Atlanta Constitution warns that the infamous internal revenue system will lead to Democratic defeat in the South and nationwide in 1888. The piece notes a cheerful willingness to pay taxes until after the election, while the Boston Advertiser mocks the sentiment and the Springfield Republican adds context about tax burdens and liquor.
The article notes a general belief that the Senate’s sudden war prep policy change aims to exhaust the surplus to protect tax cuts and to sway public opinion by seeming to resist or accept the move. It condemns the strategy as neither shrewd nor patriotic and cites editorial critique.
The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad announces a trial of heating passenger cars by steam from the locomotive. President Depew earns commendation for leading this safety minded improvement, expected to benefit patrons and set an example for other major lines.
A Kansas governor signs a municipal suffrage bill as New York Senate grants women the ballot by a large margin. The Albany chamber faces scrutiny with the Assembly expected to bear the outcome amid political pressure from supporters.
John L. Stoddard delivers the final matinée lecture at Music Hall this afternoon on Egypt and the Nile. The subject promises rich history and engaging entertainment as part of the lecture series.
London, Feb 5. A special letter argues English sources distort the Bulgarian question and accuses English leaders of propping Battenberg influence. It says Bulgaria’s fate lies between Austria and Russia, favoring Russia as the stronger ally and criticizes Britain for manipulating Bulgarian independence for anti Russian aims.
The February Art Journal frontispiece features Yeames's The Last Bit of Scandal and a Georgian street scene engraving. It covers England and Wales tours, Van Dyck essays, Michetti, Old London Exhibitions, and caricatures. The Art Review of New York January issue gets praise for layout, with four articles, notes on Sharples portraits, and Farrer etching quality praised.
The March number of American Art Magazine features photogravures and etchings from Chase and Coutry, plus plates after Menzel and works by Hayes Lepere Passini and others. Articles cover London exhibitions, portraits, and art topics with extensive illustrations and commentary by multiple authors.
The article recalls the 18th and 19th century tone of The Gentleman's Magazine. It notes current and past pieces within the periodical such as The Papaloi revolts in Haiti Why Kee Burmah Grimal diana and a Dickens memoir by W J Lawrence Nautical Lament and Our Standing Army by H R Fox Bourne plus Sylvanus Urban’s table talk excerpt.
A stream of satirical clippings and remarks from various papers covers US politics light humor and social scenes. Topics include Canadian fisheries tensions insults about Americans, hopes for a woman president, theatre gossip, Buenos Aires Congress Hall plans, and New York fashion fads with quick quips on marriage and rents.
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