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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1889
Page
2
A Boston speech argues for minimal legislation and broad self reliance. It favors free private initiative, cautions against paternalism, and distinguishes private industry from public duties while opposing both proletarian and aristocratic Socialism. It notes wealth and poverty coexist and urges production to meet national needs.
Mayor Hart praised as a man of great consequence spoke to the association. He urged securing an extra personal property to raise about two million dollars for streets, expressing support for Boston and the coalition.
Johns Hopkins economist Richard T. Ely argues for public management of natural monopolies like gas, water, electricity, and transit while opposing private monopolies. He warns competition fails in these sectors, favors municipal ownership, and links reform to civil service improvement.
The article covers speeches by Hon. H. C. T. Dodd and Judge T. M. Cooley on trusts, corners, and railroad regulation. It discusses the historical rise of trusts, their alleged economic benefits, pooling issues, and the need for reform, plus opinions on banking, capital, and the future of American competition.
The Hon Francis B Thurber delivers a speech noting major changes in production and distribution over twenty years driven by steam and electricity. He argues cooperation or combination can counter extreme competition, that abuses of power are wrong, and that capital’s share in profits is shrinking while labor’s rises. Prices for key goods have declined over eighteen years.
The Hon. Seth Low spoke late to a gathered audience, delivering an extempore address that drew keen attention. He cited Brooklyn’s gas market history with rival companies, parallel mains, and eventual legislative price controls to illustrate competitive dynamics and consumer impact.
Miss Susan Everett Hale of this city will present a fashionable series of readings in Washington to aid the Children's Hospital. The events move from private houses to All Souls Church due to high ticket demand, with Miss Hale staying with Mrs. Hobson, sister-in-law of Hon. Levi P. Morton. The selections center on aging popular novels like Sir Charles Grandison and The Mysteries of Udolpho.
Notices announce annual meetings for Arkwright Mutual Fire Insurance Company Home For Aged Women Prescott Insurance Co Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Co and Industrial School for Girls Dorchester Each meeting covers director elections or officer selections and meets in Boston locations on January dates with times specified.
A large auction on Wednesday January 9 1889 at 10 36 a.m. features a gentleman’s private stable with horses including Rex and Prince and brood mare Lady Osborn, plus several bay and chestnut colts. Also offered are valuable carriages such as a depot wagon and a Sargent & Hain cart, plus horse harnesses and a dog harness set. Items may be examined at the Mart before sale to the highest bidders.
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