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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1887
Page
4
The notice lists pricing: one year nine months six months at 4.50, three months at 2.25, one month at 76. It notes weekly issues issued Fridays at 1.50 per year. It mentions second class matter and that money should be sent at the sender's risk to the Post Publishing Company with payments by checks drafts and money orders payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The page note indicates where readers will find the Financial and Commercial Departments on pages six and seven while the Ship News column appears on page three.
Bulgarian delegates impressed English hosts during a ten day London trip. M Grecoff studied in Paris, M Stoiloff in Heidelberg, and M Caltchoff at Robert College. London World notes warm reception signals Bulgarian goodwill, while Britain’s foreign office remains cautious compared to Austria. The mission appears a cheerful travel tour regardless of political outcomes.
The Dublin Castle issued directive to the Irish police demands names of editors proprietors and writers of nationalist journals especially MPs. It signals coercionists may threaten press freedom and aims to dampen nationalist leaders. Yet the public spirit resists and tyranny will overreach, proving Nationalists right.
Coal handlers at New Jersey shore ports critical to New York supply strike over 20 to 25 cent hourly raise. About 300000 tons idle at docks amid postponed wages dispute. Public suffers as dealers raise prices and famine fears grow while arbitration talks fail.
The assessors report a 36.10 percent rise in valuation year over year, with abatements dropping to 0.077 percent of the 1886 valuation. Tax warrant collection also improves, reaching 87.2 percent by January 10, 1887, compared with 86.6 percent in 1886 and 85.3 in 1885, signaling fairer appraisals and better city finance management under the new system.
In a valedictory address the retiring chairman of the Republican city committee declares that honest governance will prove Boston a Republican city with citizen cooperation. He emphasizes actions in the interests of good government and urges future support from fellow Bostonians. The circumstance that follows is not shown.
The retiring chairman’s last aim was party triumph, but Boston citizens demand honest administration, low taxes, responsible spending, and quality work from every department, not partisan wins in a Republican city. The speaker’s failure as a managing politician lies in alliances with Socialists and Democratic “strikers” rather than genuine governance.
Judge Barrett rejects Sharp plea to move trial, ruling newspaper criticism cannot prevent a fair trial. The Broadway railroad franchise scandal remains under active pursuit of justice against remaining aldermanic associates.
The article notes a shift as Randall moves to seek committee of the whole on tariff reform. It outlines proposed measures including repealing taxes on fruit spirits, alcohol for arts, tobacco, and license fees, with potential revenue cuts around 45 million dollars, possibly more if sugar duties are removed. Critics say reforms miss the needed reductions, leaving taxation heavy. Hiscock's bill is dismissed as impractical, while the American Protective Tariff League proposes broad internal tax abolition and duty increases, risking a 61 million dollar revenue drop. The piece concludes that debate may reveal the public’s side and spur genuine tariff reform.
Salisbury unveils a new cabinet mixing strength and weakness. Goschen leads finance with broad skill but little personal following. W H Smith takes a top post, yet risks ridicule amid a hostile House as Gladstone Harcourt and Morley oppose him.
The article notes Lord Salisbury resumes the foreign office, strengthens the cabinet with his dignity and prudence, and favors England amid European affairs. It condemns the forced retirement of Lord Iddesleigh and lists transfers of Edward Stanhope to war and Henry Holland to the colonial post, while warning the cabinet’s domestic policy threatens longevity.
The Danish government dissolves the Folkething amid a clash with Liberals over armament spending. Estrup’s ministry defies the lower house by enacting a provisional budget, while Berg leads a push for constitutional government. Elections loom, with the stake the survival of popular government and potentially the throne.
The piece suggests using a coin toss to settle municipal policy for Lowell and even cites Boston votes where a flip might have produced as sensible outcomes as debate and roll calls. It argues that randomness removes personal motives and endorses the method for simple and complex questions alike.
A French demographer M Fidy analyzes England and Wales population trends. He cites a current population around 24 million on 30 million acres, equating to one person per 1.25 acres, with an annual growth rate of 150 per 10,000. He projects continued rise under Malthusian assumptions.
The article projects England and Wales population growth to 27.22 billion generations, noting 907 cultivable acres per person if stretched to that level. It traces historic declines to 5 million under Henry VIII and 7.5 million at George III, then rapid rise to 16 million by 1846, highlighting dependence on imported food and rising survival concerns amid overcrowding.
In a striking political moment, observers note Mr Gladstone appearing to defend Lord Randolph Churchill amid memories of the harsh personal attacks from the last general election. The episode sparks discussion of political forgiveness and shifting loyalties.
The city denies any policy change for street crossings citing ample health department funds and unchanged staffing. No new authority or fees for crossing workers exist. any such claims are described as unfounded and fictitious.
The New York Sun notes the next two months brim with public balls and counts the economic benefits to costumers milliners dressmakers florists and hairdressers. It argues spending by the rich supports many needing incomes while acknowledging extravagance.
The Springfield Republican voices that Dawes opponents are willing to “sell long or short” as they face a volatile political market. They may sell short before the battle ends, but questions remain whether they’d sell long.
A collected pamphlet of California critics and poets lavishes praise on Miss Margaret Mather. Joaquin Miller and others hail her in exalted terms, praising her onstage presence and authenticity. The piece questions the excess and suggests she should gauge such fulsome praise.
The writer reflects on the streetcar strike in Boston and the relief for overworked horses. He notes the lack of organized labor to protect drivers and praises moves to improve road horse breeding led by Loring, Graham, Tilton and the New England Association of Road and Trotting Horse Breeders. The Tremont House lease change draws personal interest.
The Tremont House narrative recalls Boston's hotel boom led by newcomers from New England and beyond. This landmark, opened 1829 after a Fourth of July cornerstone, hosted figures like Dickens and Webster, and linked to the city’s mercantile elite. The piece reflects on its architecture, historic guests, and enduring role in Boston society.
The Boston Herald notes Mr. Henry Parkman retires from head of the Republican city committee with the belief Boston can become a Republican city. He hopes the task of making it so will fall to others, though he is modest about the honor.
A Philadelphia North American editorial argues that many public figures fail to save a competency due to living beyond means. It notes officials spend to maintain popularity and power, including policemen and firemen whose salaries deserve raises, while the general claim that public salaries are inadequate is often unfounded.
The Brooklyn Union argues that any halt or price hike in coal this season is a public calamity and urges state interference. Wealthy corporations should concede to workers' demands or the State must act to force concessions and relieve ensuing suffering.
The Albany Argus reports Blaine’s own home confirms he was an editor of the Kennebec Journal in 1884, a period when the paper advocated Know-Nothing doctrines. The piece suggests this truth will convince skeptics that Blaine collaborated with the paper on those positions.
The piece argues that the gourier Journal and Southern free traders face a defensible position against Democratic doctrine. It claims revived Southern business will not tolerate denials of prosperity cited by the Nashville Union. It contends the South is seen as gaining wealth from internal growth, not solely Northern investment, and encourages diversifying industries.
Philadelphia Times (Ind.) urges an honest show of hands on tariff revision to curb revenue excesses while safeguarding labor protection. It argues against monopolists who corrupt protection and against free traders, calling for a clear nationwide vote to reveal public stance.
Wagner Opera proves highly popular with Boston audience at the Boston Theatre performance. Siren performances by Senta Miss Judd and Dutchman William Ludwig praised for vocal tone and stage presence. Myron Whitney and Charles Bassett noted for their roles. mixed critique of Bassett. Lakme and Lohengrin further notes amid rehearsal and upcoming performances by Emma Judi and Miss Judh.
Miss Katherine MacNei ll presented a recital at Chickering Hall assisted by violinist Leopold Lichtenberg and pianist B L Whelpley. The program included Gluck Handel Gounod Mendelssohn and Schumann along with the Raff sonata in D major op 123. Her contralto voice shows power and training though the middle register lacks fullness. Lichtenberg offered notable violin solos.
The Washington Post argues Congress should expand West Point to use the Treasury surplus, urging greater funding and modern appliances now to yield long term national gratitude for the decision.
A collage of brief quips and jests from different papers. It mocks political payoffs for authors and senators, notes on fashion pockets, a Greek queen’s carriage expense, misattributed Whistler birthplaces, light humor about a ring proposal, a Scranton prayer death, icy price forecasts, a classroom quip, Chinese and Newark citizenship, and a Paris carrier pigeon census.
The London Saturday Review extols London as the nineteenth century marvel of modern civilization. It contrasts wealth and poverty, nobility and degradation, noting the city’s colossal scale and its magnet-like influence on the British Isles over the last fifty years.
The Massachusetts Bicycle Association met at the Quincy House for its regular monthly gathering and dinner. Boston Life Underwriters' Association reported nominees for February’s annual meeting with Phelps Carpenter Johnson Bernard Marsh named for president first vice president second vice president secretary and treasurer. The Boot and Shoe Dealers' Association banquet took place at Parker House. The United States Hotel stockholders’ annual dinner is set for Thursday. The Boston District Electric Medical Society held its twenty fifth annual dinner and business meeting at the Revere House with officers elected: J P Bilis president H G Newton vice president C E Spencer secretary John Reims treasurer H G Merkell librarian about twenty gentlemen present.
The National Lancers met at their armory with Captain I H Allen presiding. Finances and membership were reported strong. A fiftieth anniversary celebration was voted for in June and a general committee will be formed. Roger F Scannell left for New York with a crayon portrait of General P A Collins to be taken to Dublin for the Irish National Land League gallery.
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