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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1889
Page
4
The text notes that if the House deadlock breaks and the copyright bill passes, advocates view it as a rare good outcome. It also mentions removing the tax on art and the failed push for actors protection as signs that calls for barbarism are not universally accepted.
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius surpassed a 20 knot requirement at a Thursday trial by reaching 21.64 knots. Built by Cramp, the vessel is praised for speed and armament, with Mr. WuHITnry's dispatch lauded alongside builders' performance.
The German press shifts to a moderating stance on Sir Robert Morier's appeal, with Cologne Gazette still clinging to the charges. If Morier stays in St Petersburg, Count Herbert Bismarck faces a weakened foreign office position amid Germany's strained relations with Russia and doubts over improved Berlin Petersburg ties after Emperor William's visit.
A Louisville letter to the Post reports the Australian ballot experiment there as a gratifying success. Officials were capable and voters faced few errors in marking ballots. The system reportedly prevented intimidation and corruption and offers a hopeful precedent for Massachusetts next general election under a similar law.
In the Senate yesterday the substitute tariff bill’s fish item sparked debate. Proponents claimed a high share of American fishermen were citizens, while critics cited findings that over 75 percent of New England fishermen were aliens.
In violation of law, sufficiently disposed of the sentimental fictions of the high tariff men.
A Washington dispatch reports Republican members oppose Senator Sherman’s bill to regulate election conduct for Congress. The proposal would create a nationwide partisan machine with state canvassers and electoral boards under federal control, removing citizen oversight and risking manipulation of votes and returns.
The Salvation Army led by General Boorn seeks £15,000 from Parliament and private donors after Parliament refused the grant. A circular urges large private contributions for the Salvationist campaign as it expands across the Atlantic amid questions of accountability and reliance on public charity.
Bankers led by J P Morgan in New York push a provisional agreement among Western railroad presidents to replace fierce rivalry with cooperation, fair dealing, and rate stability. They aim to limit new lines and enforce restraint through an executive committee with banker representation, potentially starting a new era in railroad finance.
A critic questions General Booth and associates, noting unclear outputs from Salvation Army efforts. Despite claims of 127 reformed individuals, a London clergyman reports few verifiable cases and laments lack of local evidence of success amid a £15,000 fundraising push.
A new advertising method in Goldsboro North Carolina reveals how competing railroads hired public speakers to win transport of winter workers, sparking partisan clashes among local black laborers. Authorities suppressed meetings to avert riot.
The piece humorously contemplates famous figures giving lectures to promote products at major venues and warns that such speeches could blur lines between art and commerce. It notes the risk of ubiquitous ads influencing daily life, urging restraint to keep advertising local to its origin.
The London Standard column critiques tipping as a form of blackmail, arguing the practice may be theoretically wrong but remains necessary for practical comfort. It notes stewards and berth attendants on steamships continue to receive gratuities to ensure service.
A New York Herald correspondent partially praises Mrs Porter’s Cleopatra at Palmer’s Theatre noting her central role in a spectacular production. He cites comparisons to Miss Mary Anderson and Mrs Lanarry, suggesting unconventional but fascinating art and posing a question about becoming a great artist through great parts.
Health updates on ex minister Isaac Bell Jr arise as Blaine Jr. pursues mechanical engineering in Maine. Arthur Marsh leaves KU for Harvard Marvard chair. Rumors of Longfellow hoax via Clarence Ladd Davis surface. Barnum disperses Whittemore collection. Hale sons attend a fancy dress ball. Lodge’s granddaughter shares a gown. Mrs. Cleveland shines at a state dinner with an ornate Directoire gown and scarlet satin details.
The funeral of Owen Brown son of abolitionist John Brown and last Harper's Ferry survivor was held in Pasapena California yesterday drawing a vast crowd and widespread attention.
The Ideal company tours the Boston Theatre with Carmen The Bohemian Girl Faust Martha and Queen Topaz plus Barber of Seville Rosina shines Miss L Allemand Impresses Goodwin returns to Park Theatre as Gringoire in Confusion and adds a matinée Dorval, Robson Crane Henrietta and Miss Esmeralda run at Grand Opera House and Globe Theatre Tremont School of Music holds a concert Philadelphia voices and Dockstader minstrels with Levy perform Foster songs in Boston various tours advance plans and reviews accompany the season
The piece urges adoption of Dr Moran's calisthenics program in schools and better air ventilation. It notes philanthropic efforts by Mrs Hemenway and Dr Posse, critiques current exercise methods, and discusses the need for improved ventilation backed by sanitary science. It also recounts Beachmont treasure rumors and ends with a humorous personal loss ledger from a forgetful friend.
A collage of quips and short notes from various papers. Jests about politics, obituaries, fashion, and social scenes mix with wit on Easter dates, famous figures, and stray anecdotes like a Dubuque man fined for pushing an empty baby carriage and a family with five glasses.
Worcester Mass girls staged a playful wood-sawing race using saw-horses as horses with a piano soundtrack. Miss Denholm led early but Miss Rodgers and Miss Blood finished first and second in 1m 10s and 1m 20s, earning silver pins. the tale ends with a jab at New Englanders’ capacity for simple pleasures.
Workers at the American Wire Company plant in Cleveland face a 25 percent wage cut. The workforce supported Harrison and Morton in the election, yet none will contribute to the inauguration ball.
The Philadelphia Times suggests Steve Elkins as the latest South conciliator candidate if Mr. Harrison names a Cabinet member from the region. The piece notes Elkins’ potential conciliatory impact as a subject of speculation.
The observer highlights the Republican party's visitors to the President-elect as an organized appetite rather than focusing on the veracity of office seekers. The phrase reflects a critical view from the New York Times (Indiana).
The Atlanta Constitution questions why Mr. Harrison and his supporters push to announce his presidential fate. The piece argues his election seems assured if he lives, and denies any fear of contested succession, regardless of emphasis.
The St. Louis Republican denounces federal support for relocating immigrants to arid lands. It argues Arkansas invites migrants to farm rich soil while Missouri holds unoccupied acres. The piece claims the policy benefits the government by drawing vulnerable, ill-suited migrants to the alkali deserts.
The piece discusses historic party founders like Lincoln Giddings Andrew Greeley Sumner Chase Seward and Curtis. It contrasts views on a proponent of a foreign dealings scheme and defends Osgoodby alias Murchison as a modest intelligent teacher trusted by Otis and Fitzgerald. The NY Evening Post (Ind) is cited.
The Independent claims Wanamaker and Quay’s committees’ books were not burned but remain exist. If true, both men could vindicate themselves against charges by publishing audited accounts, as the Young Men’s Democratic Club in Massachusetts did. The letter from Mr. Segen offers no denial or reference to preservation.
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