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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1890
Page
4
Postmaster general aide WHITFIELD plans a New York trip to discuss improving mail handling. A heavy overnight Boston mail now arrives in New York at 6 am but is not delivered until 9 30 am due to Grand Central delay. Officials propose to streamline to first delivery.
The text argues that harbor pollution in New York persists due to lack of prosecutions. It criticizes a new inspector for deflecting blame, notes he reports violations to the district attorney, and suggests the DA may shield prominent offenders and was appointed for political reasons, a claim deemed deeply discreditable.
The piece marks the anniversary of nineteenth century theologian and poet Cardinal Newman. It lauds him as a brilliant thinker and gifted writer whose prose and poetry express deep religious feeling with simplicity. It criticizes readers for neglecting his works in favor of less worthy writers.
The upcoming fiscal plan cites income of 12.49 million dollars against estimated expenditures of 18.86 million. To balance the budget, officials propose reductions in spending to close the gap and avoid deficits for the coming year.
The Mayor urges a $6,368,139 city-wide appropriation while warning of tax limits and seeking legislative relief. He cites a $800,000 surplus as a basis to fund operations and avoid loans. The War Department’s plan for Charles River bridges is delayed by Mr. Proctor, with engineers recommending changes only if repairs are needed, easing near-term city costs as river transport declines.
Washington reports converge on a final settlement of the Behring Sea seal fisheries question. The talks involve Canada and Britain with Russian participation through Washington, aiming to end U S exclusive jurisdiction claims and establish an international agreement protecting sealing resources. Bayard outlined a 1887 circular to pursue limits on sealing to prevent extinction and preserve global interests.
The annual report highlights the board’s role in fixing wage rates from both sides’ evidence and notes Massachusetts shows great industrial wage variation. It cites Fall River strikes as tyrannical by manufacturers, North Adams disputes, and overall improved labor relations due to calmer demands and conciliatory methods.
The passage argues that only governments have any concern for the common benefit, while the United States claims uncontested rights to breeding grounds. It contends the U S will retain privileges without needing to accept a control that other powers would not recognize.
The La Champagne steamship and a schooner collided off Long Island in darkness but calm seas, with no loss of life. The officers spotted a fluttering light mistaken for a pilot boat, La Champagne slowed, then struck the schooner’s bow. The schooner sank with all on board in the Oregon incident, but this time warning enabled speed reduction. Chief Officer Matthews’ report mirrors the Oregon tale.
Editor Mr Crarves R Minner of the New York Times says only six thousand in New York can form intelligent opinions on art and literature. If accurate the Six Thousand will gain fame like the Four Hundred. Minner and MCALLISTER are named to posterity together.
The text discusses literary promoters in New York offering services to match authors with publishers for a retainer. They propose to secure manuscript acceptances and rewrite if needed while a stronger need is for an agency that checks the flood of new books rather than promoting them.
A grave robber in New Albany was shot and killed by a relative of the deceased. The forthcoming trial of the killer is expected to result in a justifiable homicide finding. The piece suggests medical colleges’ cadaver sourcing may influence the practice.
The Ursuline Convent in Pittsburg faces auction after the Vatican ordered $60,000 paid to displaced sisters. The sisters claim the unearned increment belongs to them and plan the sale, valuing the property at about $400,000.
Foggy morning surprised residents as the post office flag appeared raised upside down. Officials quickly interpreted it as a distress signal due to the World’s Fair move to Chicago, but Postmaster Van Dorr said it was a mistake and corrected immediately.
The article alleges Signor Crisoi, the Italian premier, maintains a large secret fund used to distribute funds to ministerial organs in Rome Naples Florence Turin Milan and Venice. It claims nearly a quarter of a million francs were allocated last year and the excess funds were not sizable.
The Forum announces a March number featuring Senator Dawes with a review of the Harrison administration. The piece surveys deeds completed and tasks ahead, assessing how the administration fulfills Republican promises. Dawes is credited with turning a sharp satirical lens on political progress and policy.
When the fog cleared on Wednesday morning, twenty seven large steamships lay at anchor in the bay. As they entered the harbor, they formed a striking procession, setting a remarkable one day record in years.
A writer urges a veteran to part with his Victoria Cross to join a growing English craze for hoarding battle trophies. The essay frames the request as a sensational endorsement of museumlike collections and vanity.
A Washington letter alleged Elijah A. Morse sent New England correspondents a morning copy of a House speech with Laugh ter and Applause inserted, then telegramed praise. Morse provides Boston paper copies showing no such telegrams and the speech arrived without interlineations.
Miss Amelia B Edwards plans lectures about Egypt to be issued by Hyper Bros upon her return to England. The project aims for rapid publication in the United States after her arrival, signaling continued scholarly interest in Egyptology and public lectures.
In Boston the State House debate on dog muzzling is condemned as a crusade that would torment animals and fail to curb hydrophobia, which skeptics say is rare and often a misdiagnosed illness. The piece also laments waning public interest in dime museum freaks, questioning showman motives and urging educators to highlight scientific and moral values to revive appreciation.
A collection of brief notices reports Cardinal Newman’s ninetieth birthday. Other items mention Mr. Gladstone returning to the House, Emin Pasha seen walking, and various European figures. The Times Vienna note claims Bismarck resigned then withdrew. Phillip Schaff sails for Geneva to write church history. Dollinger bequeaths library to Munich University for an academic foundation. Governor Abbott backs Mrs Parnell’s pension. Stanley hopes to arrive April 15 to receive an addressed welcome.
J J Hayes delivered a well balanced and entertaining performance of major scenes from Twelfth Night at Chickering Hall last evening. He portrayed Sir Toby Belch Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Malvolio with strong humor and voice control while Viola and Olivia received nuanced gentle treatment. The review notes some overtones of nasal for Olivia’s kinsman and minor excesses in Asides but Credits Hayes for overall restraint and decent stage presence. A mixed programme will close his current run next Thursday.
The Vincent Memorial Fund received about a 75 increase yesterday afternoon during a reading at 317 Beacon Street hosted by Mrs. W. B. Kehew. A. Howard Pickering presented selections from Louise Chandler Mou ton, Robert Browning, Edgar Fawcett, Graham Tomson and Boyle O'Reilly in a recital that drew praise for its voice and gesture.
The Philadelphia Record notes that Maine Republicans support liquor prohibition that does not ban it, but strongly oppose the Australian ballot system and any ballot method hindering familiar suffrage manipulation in Maine.
The Providence Journal notes that current protectionist schemes threaten New England manufacturers as the embargo did under Jefferson. It cites the Senate defeat of a strong embargo advocate, John Quincy Adams, as a political lesson for Congress members neglecting regional interests.
The Philadelphia Press notes Phillip Brooks draws enormous crowds in New York at Trinity Church, showing unprecedented public interest in religion. It argues readership proves higher demand for spiritual content than ever before and praises sincere religious engagement.
The Springfield Republican suggests the first treaty conclusion at a Pan American conference should be a railroad linking the three Americas under joint national auspices. It notes unlimited possibilities and costs, then questions whether the present national need justifies government承担 any portion of the burden amid theories of Credit Mobilier scandals.
A New York Times letter lambastes seven Senators for investigating how reporters learn about executive sessions. The author calls the inquiry a foolish relic of the past and mocks the secrecy as useless, arguing the press already knows through indirect sources and the cells of public interest.
The Providence Journal deems Senator Hoar's response to Dorman Eaton's critique on federal removals and appointments as evasive and weakening, accusing him of equivo cating and office brokerage. It notes Saltonstall's removal as frank but inconsistent with the president's public theory on public service tenure.
To the Editor I note your wartime sports suggestion and report a large scale boomerang exhibition by the Party of Great Moral Ideas. It is a great moral spectacle with no admission charge and will be instructive if not amusing on 27 February.
The next New England Magazine will feature an article on the Supreme Court of the United States with likenesses of more than a dozen great justices. Other pieces include A Successful Woman's Club, A Strong Dinner Party, and And New England Country Gentleman, along with a Henry W. Grady portrait.
A note on a manager who once paid fifteen guineas for a lecture in Birmingham now seeking 300 guineas. The piece humorously contrasts old fees with current bargaining and mentions art world and press quips about Wagner, Manet, Kendal, and a London paper misreading university generosity. It also references a barometer used to measure ocean waves and a punchline about an editor of a morning pauper.
Miss Anna Barrows announces a new book Facts and Fancies about Eggs from D Lothrop Company, a New England Woman's Press member. D Lothrop releases include E Vinton Blake story She Dalzell's of Daisydown and Sparhawk Chronicle of Conquest with strong Outing system endorsement. Warren Lee Goss prepares Recollections of a Private with new material and illustrations from T Crowell & Co. Cassell Publishing cuts prices on Journal of Marie Bashkirtseff to 1.50, 1 and .50 with plates retained on first two. Scribner’s February issue featuring Herbert Ward Congo Savages is exhausted.
The Hartford Courant discusses Templeton's Loston letter and the Beard saga involving Saltonstall's postponed exit from the collector's office. While Boston presses favored early changes, Lawrence supporters balked, and Senator Hoar defended the move with a later letter. The episode stirred political tension and questions of policy.
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