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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1888
Page
4
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The piece notes Poland’s halted military moves offer little peace assurance as winter binds transport. It cites a Black Sea fleet being prepared and southern Russian stations crowded with troops. Until a formal statement from St. Petersburg, delay in open hostilities remains uncertain, with diplomats wary of near term possibilities.
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that railroad trainmen must obtain a sight certificate and that examiners cannot charge fees in advance. It held the railroads must pay the examiner’s fee for the certification, clarifying the state statute governing vision requirements.
The court ruled that the Alabama statute is a police power not a interstate commerce regulation, allowing its enforcement. Trainmen faced no serious opposition from workers, while railroads sought to shift the cost of examinations. Alabama remains unique for having an adequate law on the subject.
The debate over Mr. Lamar joining the Supreme Court centers on his fitness rather than mere legal experience as critics argue. Supporters say his judge like traits ensure capability, while party factions led by Boss Platt display strong machine control in New York politics.
The passage notes General Hustep losing a Speaker nomination after opposing party bosses plans on the U S Senator election. Miller gains support over Mor Ton and Hiscock as the machine leads. Mr Pratt, seen as a stronger party boss than quarantine commissioner, faces a critical New York Academy of Medicine report condemning his quarantine administration as unsafe to tolerate.
The fourth inaugural address of Mayor O Brien defends department heads, condemns tinkering with debt and tax limits, and urges absolute appointment power. It urges selling unproductive city land, tighter street-works regulation, and improved sewer funding while noting a hopeful year for more restrained, nonpartisan municipal governance.
The Knights of Labor general executive board faces criticism for alleged unparliamentary conduct during the Reading railroad strike. Critics question board salaries and Philadelphia headquarters while demanding a clear accounting of work and expenditures. The board argues the original strike was illegal and seeks parliamentary legitimacy through formal resolutions.
The piece surveys Pearsall Smith’s international copyright proposal and the American authors’ mixed reactions. It cites Charles Dudley Warner’s harsh critique and contrasts Smith’s claims for cheaper books with objections about undermining author earnings and reader access under a royalty scheme.
The article argues that the general executive board must enforce formal procedures for resolutions and duty to inform members before any strike action. It suggests Pow Powderly could change the system to require legislative-style action, aiming to curb unlawful strikes and reduce overall losses.
The piece argues against Mr Smith's plan for an international copyright scheme. It cites Mr John Bigelow in the North American Review and Mr Biertow's objections that a compulsory royalty would undermine property rights, impoverish authors, trigger a cheap race to finish works, and be unconstitutional. It repudiates English publishers' high prices as insufficient counterevidence.
The Post highlights the Pilot Chart of the North Atlantic, detailing safe sailing routes wind directions and drift of derelicts. It notes fog rain ice and danger wrecks areas with the logs of a raft abandoned on Dec 24 and Commander Bartlett's remarks on driftage and mariner notes.
A large audience welcomes Mrs James Brown Potter at the Globe in her first city appearance. Critics say her stage presence and confidence outshine technique, faulting Loyal Love for dull blank verse and poor language though noting a few strong moments in Act III and her defiance scene.
A review argues Mrs Potter shows artificiality and limited talent in Loyal Love. It praises Kyrie Bellew for a thoughtful Prince portrayal and notes Henry Lee as Gonzales and Harry Allen as Ring, while condemning other cast members and overall dramatic skill.
McNish Johnson and Slayin’s refired minstrels opened their season at the Boston Theatre last evening. The act blends humor and song with noticeable merit in singing and dancing. Highlights include The White House Lawn Serenade with brass, Keep Moving Along, My Jack Is a Sailor, I Owe Ten Dollars to O O Grady, and Tree as the Stars Above.
The late William Parsons a famed British Irish lecturer and reform advocate died after a bladder illness. Born near Dublin and educated in Edinburgh he shaped public speaking across Britain Ireland and America delivering over a thousand lectures. He remained unmarried and planned a life of Father Tom Burke.
The New York Herald notes James Brown Potter aims to open next season with Cleopatra but delays may affect the plan. Belasco relinquishes the project and Mrs Langtry may stage Cleopatra if Potter proceeds, with Potter in California under Mingx’s management and Langtry possibly in the same role.
Massachusetts Prohibitionists entertained with a banquet and speeches led by Professor Dickie and Henry H. Faxon. The 1887 state committee handed over to 1888, elected Lewis Carroll to a vacancy, and pledged to pursue a stringent prohibitory law with W C U backing. Speakers urged unity, reforms, and action against liquor influence in politics.
A substantial brick church costing 10000 dollars will be built at Mandalay Burmah to honor missionary Adoniram Judson on the centennial of his birth August 9 1838. Reverend Eakin has returned with 15000 dollars raised locally plus 5000 from the King of Siam to fund a Christian high school in Bangkok. De Koven the Chicago composer faced critics during a premiere of The Begum. a heckler insulted him about German music. Cornell trustees strive to lure Mr and Mrs Cleveland to the next commencement, sending an engraved invitation. The Belgian throne heir Baldwin of Flanders enters a separate court at nineteen, officially the crown’s successor.
The Philadelphia Press urges Congress to begin the new year with a businesslike approach and to complete its tasks quickly, arguing it will be a good year if it shows it knows its purpose and gets to work.
A mixture of satirical notes and observations from 1887 comments on weather, New York building investments, coal costs, and political life. It notes John L Sullivan jokes, theater contrasts with Irving, chemical society output, and a humorous exchange about a “soft thing” with a government appointment.
In Boston a noted sparring master has supplied heavy weights and boxing gear to guard workers against nighttime crooks. Reports say rent collectors and others were protected last Saturday, with boxers reportedly involved in similar efforts, echoing London’s old street-time watchman practice.
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