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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1887
Page
4
The Boston Post Publishing Co lists daily and weekly subscription prices and payment details. It notes second class matter status and requests payments to the Washington office and requires writers to include full name and address with manuscripts.
Governor Foraker asks Ohio lawmakers to bar runaways from the State House and empowers extradition to compel return. He cites last year's Senate quorum bust to Kentucky and warns a second law would make transacting business without a legal quorum a misdemeanor with his approval.
Russia offers four conditions for Bulgarian settlement including regent resignation new Sobranje election two Russian emissaries in cabinet and proposing Prince Nicholas of Mingrelia for the throne. Bulgarians would protest and Russia seems to seek a farcical European image.
The Journal notes a clerical error in Mayor O'Brien's inauguration stating two debt totals for 1886. It asserts the correct figure is 26,354,59547 and explains the discrepancy arose from a late correction not reflected in all lines.
Rumors circulate of vast campaign sums in the California Senate race. Hearst’s liberal stance in the current legislature is noted, with whispers of $200,000 from a rival banker and a $50,000 blind pool. The contest highlights a larger Democratic threat on joint ballot if multiple Assembly seats flip.
County judges across twenty one Texas counties report widespread agricultural loss from drought. A district of 30 000 population faces absolute crop failure and needs food and clothing now with seeds for next harvest scarce. No outside appeal yet, relief aims to gather state contributions and the Legislature will be asked to appropriate 500000 dollars.
The Paris correspondent for the London Times asserts Russia and Germany agreed not to meddle in each other’s quarrels. The statement is not official though widely believed. The correspondent, M de Blowitz, is noted as anti French and pro German with repeated German source tips. A possibility remains that further details will emerge.
The passage argues a hinted rumor of a Germany Austria alliance could destabilize Europe by altering loyalties in the Balkans. It predicts strained Russo French ties, shifting alliances with Romania Serbia Bulgaria, and a risky public disclosure of such a pact.
A Boston and Albany rail crash shows no fault in duty but a material fault. Safeguards prevented greater loss as heating apparatus ignited wreckage. Had sleeping cars joined, a larger catastrophe could have occurred, highlighting fire hazards from overturned stoves in derailments.
Mayor Hewitt outlines a reform path in his aldermanic message noting New York’s power limits under Albany governance. He stresses better department coordination, investigations, and executive oversight while highlighting a heavy debt burden of about 93 million after sinking fund, with high interest costs and potential refunding gains.
Republicans in the upcoming legislature confront a heavy decision on submitting a constitutional amendment to ban the manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquors. With control of the Senate and near two thirds in the House, passage hinges on Republican votes and possible Democratic defections, despite promises of temperance laws.
The paper notes Lord Salisbury's push for a practical coalition with the Unionists and reports Mr. Goschen accepting the chancellorship. It argues Goschen is chosen for utility rather than popularity, warns of his precarious tenure, and highlights his finance expertise and potential impact on Conservative leadership and policy.
The piece argues a prohibitory law could be enacted if 121 of 240 House Republicans back it, testing pledges after the constitutional amendment effort. Democrats are portrayed as honest on prohibition while Republicans may be deceiving earnest supporters. The winter will provide the final test.
The piece defends the Mayor for upholding a nonpartisan tax and debt limit law despite partisan criticism. It argues the law was crafted by both parties, praises the Mayor’s consistent support, and urges equal liberal treatment by Republicans to benefit the city and taxpayers.
The piece notes Smith's pending retirement to a quieter life and hints at a cabinet overhaul. Goschen gains leverage over appointments and suggests reforms while Viscount Cross vows to stay irrespective of changes.
A movement to acquire Cyrus Cobb’s painting Warren in the Old South for the Old South Meeting House begins a subscription drive. The piece is praised as a meaningful souvenir of a historical event, with hopes to build an ongoing collection of related works.
In Boston the published tax list of heavy taxpayers prompts ironic reflection on wealth and its uses. The piece criticizes the real estate focus, data gaps, and uneven burdens, noting notable scholars and writers among the list while urging a broader measure of virtue over mere fortune.
The New York Post argues population growth and rising personal incomes prove the South is no longer impoverished by the war. It claims incomes per person are near prewar levels and increasing rapidly each year, marking a clear improvement since the rebellion began.
The Philadelphia Record editorializes with a humorous warning against New York city monument funding while praising The New Yorker’s patriotic pose from head to pocket. It notes patriotism as surface level, not depth.
The Philadelphia Times reflects on fallen heroes whose sacrifices forged a pure and noble free government. Their work is done, yet future generations will honor them as they safeguard the republic and its priceless liberties.
A Manchester Union criticism notes syndicates flood papers with cheap reprints and stale chestnuts. They warn editors against publishing such lowly material and urge restraint in reprinting freedom and respect for original work.
A Albany Argus editorial argues that the condition of workers in America is improving with high wages and liberal rights. It criticizes Henry George and action under the Knights of Labor for promoting violence and holding the order responsible for it.
A Charleston editor’s observant quip about Dr. Dexter of Andover stirs debate on doctrinal loyalty. The piece notes Dexter pledged to uphold probation for the heathen after death, now labeled heresy, while the earthquake adds chaotic irony to the editorial tone.
A New York-era opinion outlining how Mr Cleveland would appear if he followed Democratic advice. It argues he would shift toward free trade, drop silver coinage opposition, drop civil service reform, favor workers, oppose national banks, and align with ill advised local prejudices.
The New York Sun comments on Mr Dawes and Mr Long as candidates in Massachusetts. It notes Dawes’ tariff expertise and Long’s eloquence and governor experience. It adds the Indian vote, while small in Massachusetts, influences the race and concludes Dawes has modest support with Long not having clear advantages.
The piece argues that growing awareness among workers reveals that unions cannot please every interest. A single policy must be set, causing discrimination and favoritism, and fueling disputes, splits, and conflict as self interest dominates labor groups.
The National Opera Company stage Faust with Charles Bassett as Faust and William Ludwig as Mephistopheles. Emma Juch as Marguerite received high praise for her singing while Jessie Bartlett Davis and Alonzo Stoddard delivered strong turns as Siebel and Valentine. The ballet and chorus earned rousing approval as the production showcased new scenery and a vivid Walpurgis night. The company plans Galatea and Bal Costumé ballet followed by a busy week including Aida and Martha.
The funeral of Cyrus M Hatch senior member of Bourn and Co 18 Faneuil Hall Market was held at 2 pm yesterday at his son C Judson Hatchs residence Murdock Street Brighton Attendees included many local business firms from Faneuil Hall and Bethesda Lodge of F and A M Brighton of which he was a member.
A collage of quotes and witticisms from various papers, including jokes about England free trade, American defaulters in Canada, letters mailed in 1883 reaching late, and humorous exchanges. Features light satire, anecdotes about theater, fashion, and everyday life across cities like Atlanta and New York with brief mentions of personality quips and a reference to tomatoes.
Norwegian literature welcomes major new titles from Ibsen Kielland Lie Garborg and Bjornstjerne with Rosmersholm Sne Commander's Dötre Mannifolk and Paa Guds Veie while Rossetti works are issued in a two volume edition by Ellis Scrutton. The Church Press of New York expands its pages to thirty two and promotes open discussion within Episcopal news.
The second week of Held by the Enemy at the Museum draws a good crowd with Everson Wilson and Vanderfelt praised. Kate Field lectures on Mormonism at Boston Theatre next Sunday. Rienzi to follow with Lawrence Barrett on the 17th lnst. Elks plan their annual benefit at Boston Theatre on Feb 10. Afternoon and evening shows listed today include Globe Princess Ida, Museum Held by the Enemy, Bijou Escaped from Sing Sing, Howard Forgiven. Modjeska opens Daniela at Hollis Street. Galatea and Bal Costumé ballet night by National Opera Company. Park Theatre features Fortescue in Gretchen with Thy play for this week only.
The Governor and council held a lengthy session on the Hoosac Tunnel issue while prominent railroad officials lingered at the State House. Rumors suggested a sale to the Fitchburg road for at least 5 million dollars, but no authoritative statement emerged from either side.
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