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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1887
Page
3
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In a New Year survey, the piece notes Swiss defense policy amid European tensions, a Brockton shoe maker's free shop stance breaking union ties, and a New York tobacco firm aiming to use machine made cigars with 400 young workers. It also covers Austrian ministerial rumors, Irish sentiment, and political maneuvers shaping U S politics.
The Unionists decide to support the Conservative government from without after Lord Randolph Churchill resigns. Lord Hartington, Chamberlain, and Goschen meet to chart a course, with Smith, Hicks Beach, and Harcourt discussed as possible leaders. The piece weighs Ireland’s future, Home Rule, and a Palmerston precedent, then shifts to Russian novels and literary criticism before noting social customs and New Year reflections in Boston.
The piece criticizes Mr. Blaisdell for aligning with Professor Smyth, noting his self admission of error on Smyth’s theology. It suggests only a technical reconciliation of differing views may result, leaving missions’ reach and outcomes for heathens largely undetermined.
The New York World links the Boston bonnet reform movement to a broader push for change while urging caution over Major Heap’s warning of serious structural defects in the Bartholdi statue. The piece notes New York’s preachiness versus practice and fears the costly project’s fate and placement on Bedloe’s Island.
Citizens reflect on ice slick streets and symbolic change as Boston marks New Year in religious services and public notices. The letter to the Post discusses backsliding of resolutions and the tradition of year transition. A separate report covers a court ruling on theatrical rights involving D Enner y, Palmer, and the Franco American Agency for Dramatic Literature.
A brief notice of About Money and Other Things by Mrs Craik author of John Halifax Gentleman. It summarizes essays on money economy genius Protestant Sisterhoods and other sketches with emphasis on women’s practical advice and unselfish love.
A historical review of Roland Blake by Weir Mitchell praises its restrained charm and the character Mrs Wynn as the book’s highlight. The critique notes the sympathetic portrayal of Octopia Darnell and the refined old lady’s delicate, formal grace.
The Randalls spend much of their time in frugal economies while claiming to ease taxpayer burdens. They would dread a called session, yet if required by tariff rings the nation would see a clear example of statesmanship that robs by the million and saves by the cent.
Twenty Barnstable officials collected 1066 dollars in revenue last year as a strong custom house era looms against abolition. Massachusetts representatives mostly back policies reducing Barnstable customs income each year despite local stakes and national commerce. The piece contrasts pension debates with war legacy and political pressure on polygamy enforcement, noting lobby power across parties.
The providence article argues the core issue is whether trustees keep the creed and risk losing the seminary or surrender the creed to retain the seminary. It notes the professors are pivotal in this tense choice amid current theological knowledge.
The Philadelphia Press argues education rather than force would better guide labor reform, noting past failures of the Knights of Labor in 1886 due to principles and methods. It also critiques Congressman Ranney and the Mugwumps amid party dynamics and tempo.
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