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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1887
Page
4
The Boston Post notes the mayor's submission to the board of aldermen of heads of departments whose appointments can be made now. Reappointments begin later but are set to ensure department stability and businesslike management. Most names are existing appointees with proven experience.
The bitter race for the New York senatorship centers on Miller Morton and potential rising figures like Hiscock and Husted, but supporters view Roscoe Conkling as the strongest candidate with honesty wealth and experience. A Republican victory with Democratic help in the Legislature is favored over current frontrunners.
The Berlin report says Turkey joins Germany and Russia in Balkans policy and France may be drawn in. It suggests Bismarck aims to calm Russia Austria tensions to pressure Austria into submission, risking a united front against Germany and Russia if Balkans independence fails. Kalnoky is praised for moral courage in easing this stand-off.
The third annual civil service report notes the law’s operation beyond experimentation. It logs 5956 classified employees with total annual pay of 4,575,000 and 1035 examinations in the year. Of those examined, 19
The report notes 791 passeds of 1016 applicants, 76 percent, with veterans gaining ground in exams. It credits the system for reducing personal influence in appointments and urges salary standardization by law to curb favoritism.
Boston public faced a one day general strike by Consolidated road workers that halted service and inconvenienced thousands. The dispute centered on trips and hours affecting earnings, with officials arguing the issue was manageable with arbitration. The strike ended quickly, leaving questions about necessity and public impact.
The piece argues that selecting a U S Senator from Massachusetts should reflect the people, not a hidden party caucus. It condemns Republican leaders for manipulating the process and warns of the party's demoralization as a result of their methods.
A struggle unfolds within the Massachusetts GOP as faction leaders push for a caucus to favor a candidate. Mr Long, Dawes, and Governor Robinson vie for support while a minority of Republicans doubt caucus control. Democrats in the Legislature watch for decisive action beyond nominations.
Trustees consolidated the Bromfield street complex by purchasing the Nathaniel and John Thayer estate at 70 and 72 Mt. Vernon street. The new campus houses 100 students with updated interiors, a freight elevator, fire apparatus, ventilation, dining room, gym, conservatory and 95 dorm beds. Ex Governor Claflin led a reception for 800 guests with music, recitations, and a peacock plush reception room.
At 11 p.m. the guests departed after an eventful visit under the hospitality of their host and the Clans. The party included Rev. Dr. Herford Brooke General Underwood Dr. Hovey of Newton Dr. Herrick and several pastors and professors. The guests praised the courtesy shown and credited the ex-Governor and Mrs aflin with significant influence on the students’ obligations.
The Park Theatre presents Ouida’s Moths with Miss Fortescue attracting crowds despite uneven first act dialogue. Her Vere earns praise for emotion and voice, while Newton Gotthold, Alice Crowther, Kate Hodson, and Frederick Terry receive balanced notices. The second act strengths rise, though some scenes feel dull. Thursday brings Frou-Frou.
Messrs. Monroe Rice and Co presented My Aunt Bridget at the Bijou last evening a lively musical comedy with an Irish character and merry songs. George W. Munroe delighted as an Irishwoman and John C. Rice shone as P Alton McVeigh in a romp that runs this week.
Boston critics praise a strengthened production of Patience by Stetson’s Gilbert and Sullivan company at the Globe Theatre. Miss Geraldine Almar’s Patience receives high praise for voice and interpretation, with Archibald played by Courtice Pounds delivering notable musical talent.
Signor Brocolini's deep bass strengthened the sextette in the first act. Alice Carle praised for Lady Jane, Agnes Stones as Lady Saphir, Jennesse and Pfeffer praised. The chorus followed Mr Brahams baton as they sang with the orchestra. Patience to be performed each night and at Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
Verdi’s Aida praised for its bold departure from earlier Italian forms and its Wagnerian spirit while retaining rich melody and orchestration. The Boston performance under conductor Arthur Mees featured lavish scenery and strong soloists led by Mme Fursch-Madi, with high marks for the orchestral interpretation and stage presentation.
The Douste sisters gave the first of two Chickering Hall recitals with Leopold Lichtenberg assisting. Louise excelled in Rheinberger and Haydn, while Jeanne charmed with grace and a fine tone. The second recital on January 17 will feature Rubinstein and Wieniawski pieces.
A city street car strike drew crowds, police with bull whips and taunting youths, and mixed public reactions. The Met car driver battled the youths while police appeared sympathetic to the strikers amid chaotic downtown streets.
The Washington Post argues wartime internal revenue taxes were wartime tools and calls for immediate abolition of taxes on life’s essentials. It notes $250,000,000 in internal revenue taxes have been removed since war’s end while tariffs rose and customs revenue climbs beyond pre-1870 levels.
An Albany Argus quote argues a priest may adopt Socialist or Communist views but would lose his priestly functions if he pursues political leadership or demagogy while serving as a pastor. It emphasizes the church’s stance against conferring political power on clergy.
The Providence Journal notes the complainants view the creed as a contract and the professors urge a broader interpretation. It suggests the tribunal’s ruling will be limited and the final verdict rests with the denomination and Christian public.
An editorial advocates Roscoe Conkling as the ideal New York State senator to be elected by the Legislature inAlbany. It argues for a candidate with conscience and honor to restore prestige and oppose corporate influence and millionaire power. It contrasts Conkling with rival factions amid a divisive political scramble.
The New York Mail reports that Britain refuses invasion permission as Captain Burke and Grady emerge as arch conspirators. Grady's fiery oration supposedly sways New Englanders, shifting an Atlantian army from attacking the North to seeking home rule, alarming the Queen about a Grady on the throne.
The Boston Cooperative Building Company elected Martin Brimmer as President and Sarah W. Whitman as Secretary among a slate of directors including Harriet Gray and Ellen F. Mason. Atlantic Cotton Mills chose Charles H. Dalton as President and Edward W. Howe as Clerk with a diverse board of directors. The India Mutual Insurance Company, Eliot Insurance Company, and George J. Blake Manufacturing Company announced varied officer and director selections, detailing presidents secretaries treasurers and board members.
A collage of quirky vignettes from early 20th century chatter. A New York woman seeks marriage through drastic surgery, a Massachusetts man lecturing on Rum or Bread, a quip about bread votes, a boy's view of a generous philanthropist, a Bible-buying anecdote, a cigar offer to a heavy buyer, a Bible-repeating Ontario man, a hotel porter and a guest joke, a spirit thermometer, a lonely skating rink and toboggan slide exchange, a Virginia judge fined for tides, a Vermont sap forecast, and gun design talk amid war basics, plus light banter about John Roach and a violinist.
Stockholders met at Lyceum Hall Tarverd Square for the Cambridge Horse Railroad annual election. Auditing committee allegations cited missing vouched salaries over 300000 yearly and bookkeeping differences. The old board was reelected with Prentiss Cummings leading the slate. reports accepted after debate.
Charles E. Raymond of Boston secured a judgment in Hamilton county Court of Common Pleas against the Cincinnati Northern Railroad Company for $302,000 in a long contested suit arising from Toledo Cincinnati & Louis railroad complications.
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