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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1890
Page
3
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The Czar's grippe appears serious with alarming rumors circulating in St. Petersburg. One report claims poisoning by Nihilists, seen by many as a pretext for tighter official tyranny.
Opinion in the South has swung over a year from generally favorable to largely against the Barr bill. Once supportive papers now condemn it, with the Charleston News and Courier reversing stance and calling on the Southern Senator to vote against the measure.
A newspaper analysis notes that Republican party organs should gently rebuke Secretary Tracy for British tendencies. It reports plans to enlarge a 7500 ton armored cruiser to 8500 tons to mirror the English Blake, a change likely, and notes the irony of organs criticizing Whitney for doubting anything in England.
General Master Workman Powderly reappears promoting wallet reform to end bribery at polls. He cites Scranton and Massachusetts as examples and calls for ballot reform clubs and pledges from candidates for the Legislature to vote independently of party. Knights of Labor would not engage in letter work.
The London Spectator touts Liberal Unionists as the pivotal influence keeping the Conservative Party from rule breaches and urges them to credit for delaying Home Rule. It notes wavering among Carnarvon Hicks-Brady and Salisbury, with Hartington tipped to lead the Commons, shaping public opinion ahead of elections.
The article argues that a fire department alone cannot prevent disasters. owner and builder responsibility is key. It cites Atkinson on constructing safer commercial buildings at lower or equal cost, and links lessons from Thanksgiving Day's blaze to the ongoing inquiry by the five marshals.
A. M. Suoow of Tennessee argues iron can be produced cheaper in Birmingham Alabama than anywhere else, praising tariffs as key to American iron strength. He asserts rising English wages and free trade pressures threaten foreign competition, while highlighting Tennessee and Alabama as cost leaders. Other voices critique policy, taxes, and school funding amid debate on liquor laws and governance.
A Boston newspaper review lauds Governor Brackett's inaugural address for practical grasp of reform, cautious pace, and blend of conservative caucus and biennial election ideas, while noting gaps on campaign finance and liquor legislation and contrasting with broader reform proposals.
The hotel landlord ordered fine Kansas City liquors and hired a Harvard graduate to brew punch but cancelled the order upon a telegraph, leaving Judge Brewer and others to toast in silence as the law's majesty was vindicated on a notable legal occasion.
Report that Miss Anderson will marry is emphatically denied. Another rumor has circulated, but observers say she will likely follow Stamlet's advice and enter a nunnery. Her managers state she will act again next season, keeping public interest in her movements high.
The fund for the monument to the late Henry W. Gravy has reached 814,000. Meanwhile the Grant monument fund languishes. The Southerners show more enthusiasm for their heroes and a more practical way of manifesting their regard.
A New York druggist retires after twenty-five years of steady work and a fortune near one million dollars. He built a large soda trade in a bustling market, leading to the question of why his wealth did not come sooner amid strong demand.
The office-seekers claim Mr. Blaine delays appointments in the State Department, suggesting he has realized for every appointment there are many disappointed applicants.
Personal notes report John Donaghue taking a Paris studio, Surgeon Parkes recovering from fever, and President Gilman of Johns Hopkins touring Spain. Justice Bradley’s illness remains grave while the Marquis of Salisbury improves and walks. Kendals’ tour profits projected at 75 to 100 thousand dollars, and Prince Bismarck receives New Year telegrams. Stanley heads to Cairo. the Sultan bestows a high Order. Amairo Sato educated in America. Alfred Cowles’s estate valued 1.2 to 1.4 million dollars for three children. Hatzfeldt couple to reside in New York in a grand Fifth Avenue house. Duryea marries Anna J. Plummer in Omaha. a wedding breakfast follows at Charles Harvey’s home.
The Albany Argus argues that Republican protectionists dodge the real issue of lowering excessive duties to a fair standard. It claims hearings before the ways and means committee ignore the voice of consumers while monopolists push for higher duties, preserving a system that cripples American industry.
The Providence Journal endorses a liberal use of the veto power by President Harrison to prevent excessive, ill advised legislation. It argues the veto should not be abolished but employed judiciously to safeguard the country from bad lawmaking.
The Worcester Gazette recalls Charles Hale as Boston Daily Advertiser editor defeated in 1859, noting his nervous temperament and habit of leaving the chair. Hale later served as Back Bay lands commissioner and consul-general to Egypt, leaving a politic record despite early controversy.
The popular voice supports ballot reform as a shield for the weak against the strong and the designing. It seeks to let citizens vote freely, keep the suffrage from corrupting influences, and prevent control by money or employer power. The day laborer and workingmen back reform, challenging leaders who oppose it.
Milton residents reiterate that Caleb Cunningham has not applied for the reward for arrest and conviction in the murder of Edward Cunningham and carries no personal stake in the bounty, with C L Cunningham confirming the absence of his interest.
A Boston writer urges collecting photographs of notable structures threatened by change. He recalls the West and New South Churches, their interiors, exteriors, and surrounding figures, from Chief Justice Shaw to Peter C Brooks. He warns preservation of such images aids cultural memory amid rapid development.
The January Century magazine offers three novelties: Miss Edwards on Bubastis discoveries with bronze cats, Henry James on Daumier with portraits of Hugo and Tocqueville, and a scientific paper by Holden on the real shape of the spiral nebula. Also included are Jefferson reminiscences, Don and Booth anecdotes, and a Lincoln history segment with Booth pursuit notes.
Montreal January reports confirm Joseph Hickson president of the Canadian Grand Trunk board has been knighted by the Queen. He was born in 1830 in Otterburn, England, and rose from clerk to chief executive here. His recognition is seen as strengthening Canadian rail interests amid competition with Canadian Pacific.
Mrs Henrietta Bretzfelder a New Haven dry goods dealer and Simon Bretzfelder have made assignments. Jacob Kemper a Norwich tailor also assigned. Curtin Co iron firm near Bellefonte Pa assigned yesterday to ex Governor Curtin and Constans Curtin with about 125000 liabilities. K K August boots and shoes dealer Atchison Kan assigned assets 20000 liabilities 20000.
A mosaic of brief humor and curious notes spans from a Lisbon style proverb to Alpine heights and a Bangor stone house. Items include a Monterey sketch with Grant initials, a football quip from Princeton Yale, a Maine town’s lack of professionals, a Bridge critique, dog mourning, Browning’s Edinburgh speech, factory safety tech, and a Besant Labouchere take on Doll’s House themes.
The Hon George H Borer ex minister to Turkey and Russia and author of Francesca da Rimini died at his Philadelphia home yesterday A Princeton graduate he was noted for literary tastes and WW travel His plays Calagnas Betrothal The Union Club later Union League and his Civil War songs are noted He served as minister to Constantinople then St Petersburg Court notices follow Commander William Starr Dana died in Paris of pneumonia noted Also death of the famed horseman Many Liowe at Givessend yesterday
In a special session the Alder men debated establishing a salaried three member board to manage highways water and city affairs now run by committees. The ordinance was passed by the Common Council but defeated 4 to 3 by Aldermen Pettce and Childs. An extension to next June was granted Newton Electric Street Railway for track completion. The sewerage committee said plans remain incomplete needing more help in the city engineer’s office.
In Pennsylvanias coal region Congressman Scott announces suspension of operations at a local colliery, affecting about one thousand miners who are suddenly left unemployed as the plant halts. The action marks a major setback for workers amid ongoing energy policy tensions.
Mr. Alvin G. Clark, telescope maker, and his wife Mrs. Mary M. Willard Clark celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their Cambridgeport home No 136 Brookline Street. Guests included many scientists from America and Europe. The event featured a flower-bowered parlor, satin attire, Miss Sherman’s orchestra, a reception and banquet, with the couple married in Cambridge at Lee Street Unitarian Church by Rev. Henry I Harrington.
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