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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1887
Page
4
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The London government signals a hard line to Turkey over Bulgaria. Lord Iddesleigh states that Russia support alone is not acceptable to England and that Prince Nicholas of Mingrelia is not a viable candidate. It remains to be seen how Turkey will heed this ally’s broad hint.
Nationalist leaders fear concessions to Chamberlain at next week’s Liberal conference and threaten rupture if Gladstone’s bill is altered. Yet the article argues the threat is unfounded and asserts Gladstone will not sacrifice his Home Rule allies for Birmingham’s favor. Conference work should aim to persuade Chamberlain rather than concede.
The common council moves to drop a controversial labor order tied to last year’s reforms. It votes to endorse a Saturday half holiday for city workers while noting finance and efficiency govern decisions. Critics say the debate wastes time on a flimsy issue and signals cautious progress.
Governor McEnery issues a proclamation calling an interstate convention on stock raising dairying fruit growing and agricultural advancement in Lake Charles from February 2 for three days. Governor Ames may appoint Massachusetts delegates, with a Mardi Gras timing plan and hospitality promised.
A group of merchants, manufacturers, and revenue reform advocates in several states urge Mr Morrison to push tariff reform in Congress. They call for clear opportunities to divide the bill in committee of the whole and to consider separate revenue reform measures as distinct bills in the House, with emphasis on free lumber and free wool provisions and related administrative measures.
The Treasury Secretary argues for reform to rectify abuses without raising duties and suggests presenting the issue to Congress to clear tariff confusion. Congressmen have dodged reform by claiming Morrison's broader plan does not suit them, and they should face discussion on any tariff reform element.
The brief governor’s address omits many topics including the poll tax amendment and constitutional changes. It urges municipal suffrage for women, calls for tax realism, school and court reforms, and hints at temperance and labor policy while not pledging broader platform aims.
The piece examines dissension within the Knights of Labor and rumors of New York and Brooklyn branches joining the rival Improved Knights of Labor from St. Louis. It proposes forming a central body of delegates from nationwide trades unions to unify leadership and hold annual conventions, reducing the secrecy seen in the Knights of Labor.
The piece argues labor movements should be represented by tangible unions not the Knights, noting unions are no longer seen as dangerous and that a national delegates body of trades unions could replace Powderly's fragile order.
The article surveys UK press reactions to Lord Randolph Churchill stepping down from the ministry. Liberals praise his leadership while Conservatives lament his exit. mixed views run through papers like The London News, The Standard, and Spectator, reflecting political strain and comparisons to American governance. It also recounts a separate crime story in which Edward Nowlin, 17, confesses to killing Cadman and dismembering the body, highlighting fear-driven flight rather than remorse.
The article profiles the Codman murder of a New Hampshire milkman, detailing the killer’s impulsive crime, quick capture, and the victim’s life as a respected Somerville milkman who built his own route after years of work. It links the case to heredity debates and references De Quincey’s dark studies of murder.
The Paris dispatches of the London Times portray M. de Blowitz as influential over European rulers. They claim Bismarck moves to Paris dictates, with cables shaping actions like a jumping jack. The impression emerges from steady reading of Paris correspondence.
The note describes broad adoption of removing hats and bonnets in city theatres including Hollis Street Park and Museum venues. It highlights audience comfort improves as women in front rows and many others forego headgear, predicting wider acceptance if the reform continues.
Dr Charles Waldstein reader in classical archaeology at Cambridge University and director of the Fitzwilliam Museum will lecture this evening in Sanders Theatre on The Scientific Method of Research in Greek Archaeology Harvard bulletins announce. He has been chosen permanent director of the American School at Athens and will assume duties in 1888 if a sufficient fund is raised to guarantee salary. As an American abroad he should draw strong interest from American archaeologists.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes both parties claim labor friendliness while labor men trust Democrats more than Republicans. It cites Governor Hill's 1887 message to the Legislature as foretelling Democratic victory, a fact even the message’s author understood.
The Springfield Republican notes a long effort by governors and railroad advisers to reach a settlement with the new administration at Governor Ames inauguration. The paper urges patience and attention to what the new tenure may reveal about the agreement reached after years of work and sacrifice.
A call from the Commercial Advertiser urging strict punishment for failures in ordinary care that endangered lives yesterday. The piece argues accountability is the sole method to teach vigilance among those in positions where negligence can cause harm.
The Philadelphia Record laments higher coal prices in Pennsylvania blaming monopolies and incompetence for harming state industry. It urges bold action to push down costs and restore competitiveness in iron, ore, and transportation amid Southern market pressure.
The Atlanta Constitution notes a looming tariff reform push by Morrison and allies. It argues the South will join in revising the tariff to fit the Democratic platform, likening current laws to Russian measures.
The Boston Theatre offers Gluck’s Orpheus and Eurydice with a well balanced, richly staged cast led by Cornelia Van Zanten as Orpheus and Emma Judh as Eurydice. The article praises the Greek flavor in the music, the stage setting, choruses, and ornate ballet while noting variances from last season’s production.
A Boston observer tours Park Square revealing a crowded east side of booths near Pleasant Street with varied trades and nationalities. Italians peddle fruit while cheap eateries line the block. a plumber and locksmith work among the small stalls, hinting at future fortunes in a bustling, pictorial street scene.
Mme Modjeska’s Frou-Frou at Hollis Street Theatre earns high praise for her artistic impersonation especially in acts one to three. Barrymore’s Paul de Valreas exceeds prior efforts and each of Miss Shaw Mr Vandenhoff receive praise. Stage settings and Mme Modjeska’s elegant costumes enhance an otherwise solid company performance.
Representatives of Grand Army posts will swell the Boston Theatre audience Sunday as Miss Kate Field discusses Mormonism. Held by the Enemy continues at the Boston Museum, Rienzi to be staged by Lawrence Barrett on the 17th at the Boston Theatre, Miss Fortescue appears in Gretchen at Park Theatre with Moths matinee Saturday, Patience at Globe next Monday with a full cast, and Bijou and Howard host strong audiences this week.
Harvard College notes list seven Signet members from the class of 88. The Symphony Orchestra performed in Sanders Theatre. University nine candidates met in Captain Willard's room. players listed by position include Downa 89 Manley 87 Kelley MS Boyden 88 Austin 88 Bingham 89 Slade 90 Henshaw 89 Choate 88 Willard 89 Morgan 89 Smith 85 Fessenden 87 Munford 90 Coolidge 87 Wrestling 87 Loud 87 Clark 87 Young 88 Nolen 88 Foster 87 Piper 0 Bilow 00. Of the older players Henshaw change catcher Willard first base Wrestling shortstop Foster left field remain. Graduation of Nichols and Allen, famed Harvard battery, a severe loss. pitcher position hard to fill.
A collage of satirical quips and stray comments on religion politics weather and culture from Harper's Bazaar and Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph style miscellany. The note mentions Archdeacon Farrar Tennyson Cologne Gazette Lynchburg Hazen Greely and a pirate of humorous lines about a fortune teller and a grocer sign about pretty girls.
At about 10 AM a collision between Lake Shore & Michigan Southern outbound cars and Louisville New Albany Chicago trains caused major damage. The Lake Shore engine and a heavy coal tender derailed and were smashed. 17 passengers were shaken but not seriously hurt. The Louisville engineer fled, feared lynching, and both trains returned to yards before resuming travel. Injured include S G Hunt Garrettsville Ohio with leg injury and facial cuts, Patrick Haffey New York City with facial cuts and bruising, and Charles Bergstresser Harlem Dr with leg bruise and finger break.
Rumors waned as Monarch Line officials stated funds may tide the company over without liquidation. Debenture issues totaling £145,000 back by ship assets valued around £583,632 seek renewal, while interim liquidator Robert Smith facilitates possible reconstruction. Timothy Hogan, a director and long-time stevedore, contemplates action in New Jersey to protect a $100,000 accumulated claim.
The Northern Pacific Railroad directors voted today 6 to 4 against the proposed lease of the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company property to join with Union Pacific. Two pro-lease directors were absent. Negotiations with Union Pacific for traffic relations in Oregon and Washington Territory will continue.
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