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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1887
Page
4
Henry George Campaign Letter Attacks Catholic Church
The Boston Post notes Henry George’s energetic bid in 1887 with a lengthy letter criticizing the Catholic church. The piece likens him to a solitary campaigner bearing much of the burden himself.
German Reichstag Debates Army Bill Trigger Threats
The Reichstag debate over the army bill yields no new points. Bismarck warns the Emperor could press the Prussian Diet to grant his wishes if defeated. The chancellor’s remarks stay temperate aside from accusing the press of mendacity, and he claims actions serve peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Senator Jenkins Praised Amid Borough Politics
The Transcript celebrates Senator Jenkins for committee placements and a ward ballot reform proposal in Ward 12, while Record congratulates him for surpassing regular Democrats. The piece questions whether city party influence warrants the 250 votes his party provided in the city election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Thomas N. Hart
State Senate
Petitions Press for Constitutional Prohibition in Legislature
Early petitions for constitutional prohibition reach the Legislature underscoring the Republican pledge in the party platform and challenging Governor Ames for not addressing the measure. The call is for Republicans to vote to redeem their party’s pledge and pass the resolution, regardless of votes. The public awaits the response to these petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Ames
Ames
Republican conference collapses Long Dawes caucus plan
The Lodge-Long machine collapsed at yesterday's Republican conference as organizers failed to secure even an informal ballot. The clash exposed the faction’s overreaching attempt to dictate party results and left the senatorial question outside any machine grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge-Long
Republican Legislative
Mr. Long
Dawes
Russia and Scandinavia Threats Scrutinized by Herald Hint
A foreign Herald correspondent hinted Russia may seek to subjugate Scandinavia, but the notion is regarded as sensational for now. While the Czar might eye Sweden and Norway if eastern advances stall, the scenario is deemed unlikely and distant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Russia
Scandinavian
Sweden
Norway
Contingency Not Worth Serious Discussion Now
The text argues that contingency planning is currently unnecessary as aims of Russia remain unclear before they unfold. It emphasizes uncertainty about Russia's goals and the lack of advance knowledge of their development trajectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Artificial famine in coal spares Boston as prices rise
The piece condemns New Jersey coal handlers strike actions pushing a fifty cent per ton price rise in Boston, arguing ample local supply and criticizing the squeeze on the poor. It notes New York faces real scarcity and mass layoffs, while Boston consumers with existing stock avoid hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Boston
New York
Tariff Reform Meeting in New York Appeals to Working People
A New York gathering urged Congress to consider tariff reform and argued wages do not rise with tariff protection. The event highlighted Henry George's anti tariff stance and warned against endorsing his anti tax rhetoric. The article condemns aligning with George as unworthy of reform aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
Henry George
George
Mr. George
Papal Leader Faces Choice on Rome Prisoner Status and Italian Acknowledgment
A new Pope after Leo XIII must decide whether to abandon the prisoner status in Rome and the protestant stance against Italian occupation and publicly accept the annuity regularly offered by the Italian government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo XIII
Rome
Pope’s annuity arrears could fund Vatican upkeep
The text notes the Papal annuity arrears, now tallying around ten million dollars, to be a potential source of funds if not accepted by Leo XIII. It suggests Italians might use the money to ease landowner costs or aid peasantry, drawing a parallel to Irish actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
Leo XIII
Pius IX
Ireland
Was Professor Park a Heretic in 1859
A historical critique examines a 1859 pamphlet by Rev. Parsons Cooke accusing Professor Park of heresy within the Congregational movement. The piece discusses church governance, editorial influence, and clashes over Calvinism, Arminianism, and Park’s journalistic efforts.
Park Street views on pastors and persecution in 19th century critique
The text recounts Dr. Cooke in a pamphlet attacking a Park Street professor for past remarks about Dr. Griffin and Emmons. It links 1859 criticisms of the professor as a heretic to 1886 views, then shifts to the narrator’s reflective nature writing on Boston area walks, seasons, and landscapes, signed by Tavern er.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
Professor Park
Ism
American Board of Missions
Smyth
Congregational Board of Publication
Parsons Cooke
Dr. Cooke
Cooke
Andover Hill
Magnus Apollo
Publication Society
Griffin
Bibliotheca
Park Street
Divine
Emmons
Franklin
A. B.C
Nathaniel Emmons
Hospitality Shortfalls in Boston Social Life
A Boston observer laments the lack of guest courtesy at social events and draws contrast with Newport Hill society. He urges hosts to introduce strangers, limit crowds, and favor conversation over formality, while noting dime‑museum street life and urban curiosities amid city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Herbert Spencer
Lohengrin returns with Emma Juch as Lisa improves cast
The second Lohengrin performance features Emma Juch as Lisa replacing last Friday’s artist. Her portrayal draws praise for maidenly grace and vocal intensity, especially in the first act finale which “electrifyingly” showcases her voice. The company also announces Martha on the next program with L Allemand and new scenery and costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Juch
Lisa
Miss Juch
Hisa
Miss Judh
Martha
Mlle. L’allemand
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Nancy
Charles Bassett
Lionel
Alonzo Stoddard
Plunkett
William Hamilton
Tristan
Aida
Mme. Fursch-Madi
Delibes
Grand Ballet
Coppelia
Jeannette
Mlle. L’ Allemand
Miss Fortescue in Frou-Frou at Park Theatre
Review of Miss Fortescue in Frou-Frou at the Park Theatre praises her sincere underlying conception and promising future though notes roughness in the climax scene. The supporting cast Gotthold Terry and Hodson are commended. costumes are praised. Frou-Frou runs tonight and tomorrow matinee with Sweethearts and King Rene's Daughter on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fortescue
Park Theatre
MM. Meilhaec
Halévy
Gilberte
Louise
Gotthold
Mr. Terry
Kate Hodson
Terry
Paul de Valreas
Henri de Sartorys
Rene
Lecturers Mr Will Carleton and Clarence Pullen Tour New England
Mr Will Carleton spoke to large crowds in Melrose Waltham Wakefield and Beverly Clarence Pullen presented The City of Mexico in North Easton January 24 Middleboro January 26 and New Mexico in Melrose January 31 at the Boston Conservatory of Music February 7 and before the American Geographical Society in Chickering Hall New York February 21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Carleton
Melrose
Waltham
Wakefield
Beverly
Clarence Pullen
City of Mexico
North Easton
Middleboro
New Mexico
Boston Conservatory of Music
American Geographical Society
Chickering Hall
New York
Toboggan Visitors From Montreal Planned for Boston Trip
Representatives from Brookline Corey Hill and Dorchester toboggan clubs met at Youngs Hotel to plan a visit by 800 to 500 Le Trappeur Snow Shoe and Toboggan Club of Montreal arriving Feb 1. They will be greeted by local committees and escorted to the Quincy House with a tour of nearby interest and Canadian winter sports exhibitions on the Common. Committee members named include George Wright Harry Cushman and H N Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Young’s Hotel
Brookline
Corey Hill
Dorchester Toboggan
le Trappeur Snow Shoe
Toboggan Club of
Montreal
Quincy House
Cbmce
George Wright
Dorchester Club
Harry Cushman
Corey Hill Club
H. N. Richards
Brookline Club
Private venture in Burlington offers nervous disease treatment
Dr. A. J. Willard, former superintendent and resident physician of Mary Fletcher Hospital, Burlington, has started a private enterprise in the city for treatment of nervous diseases using test massage and electricity, a method similar to that used at Adams Nervine Asylum in Jamaica Plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Willard
Mary Fletcher Hospital
Burlington
Adams Nervine
Jamaica Plain
Jumbles of quotes and quips spark weekly miscellany
A collage of snappy items and satirical reflections from various papers. Topics range from end-of-the-world predictions by a Texas preacher to jokes about fashion, paintings, famous poems, and social costs. Notable notes mention Millers in Baltimore and Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Sing Sing
Combine Twineth
Utica Observer
Angelus
Paris
Edmund Yates
Millet
W. T. Walters
Baltimore
Yates
Quincy Shaw
United States
Tennyson
England
New Haven
Literary Notes and Notable Upcoming Publications
The Sunday Herald series by Mrs. Kate Reynolds Winslow will be issued as a book with anecdotes featuring Charlotte Cushman Forrest Sothern Brougham Matilda Heron Wilkes Booth Agnes Robertson William Warren and others. William James Harvard will lead February Popular Science with The Laws of Habit and explain how habits form and persist. The Atlantic Monthly for March will feature Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes Our Hundred Days in Europe. Browning will publish Parleyings with Certain People of Importance in Their Day in England with Houghton Mifflin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Reignolds
Winslow
Sunday Herald
Charlotte Cushman
Forrest
Sothern
Brougham
Matilda Heron
Wilkes Booth
Agnes Robertson
William Warren
Vincent
William James
Harvard College
Popular Sciences
Pei
The
Atlantic Monthly
Ecome
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Baer
Europe
Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Ingland
Robert Browning
Pertinent Question on Syndicates and Rural News
A succinct critique argues that syndicate newspapers should not reproach rural papers for using stereotyped material. It questions if colluding against writers is as wrong as colluding against typesetters.
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Philadelphia Record
Ind
War taxes provoke calls to remove them in joke
Cartoonish debate shows protectionists demanding repeal of wartime levies yet failing to specify cuts beyond internal revenue taxes on brandy tobacco and alcohol. The Brooklyn Eagle notes the irony as the crowd seeks relief while citing broad levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Eagle
Sound in Principle Civil Service Reform
The Providence Journal notes growing belief in civil service reform as the public sees improvement in idea and practice. It argues that strict adherence to reform, though imperfect, is sound and will be judged advantageous to public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Journal
Democrats Vote In Massachusetts Rivalry
An editorial compares Democratic voting patterns in a Massachusetts contest. It notes Dawes supporters claim Democrats will back the Republican candidate judged least helpful to future GOP success. It also mentions a potential Democratic defection could break the deadlock, aiding Long over Dawes or Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Massachusetts
Robinson
Free Trade Group Defies Simple Party Labels
The article notes a new free trade organization in Iowa with officers described as partly Democrats and partly Republicans, but concludes a self-proclaimed Republican is an impostor and opposes the party’s cardinal doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Free Trade Organization
Iowa
Philadelphia Press
Boomerang of Henry George's McGlynn Broadside
Henry George attacks the Catholic Church over the McGlynn case, publishing eight columns that rally organized religious forces against his cause. The piece warns that the broadside may backfire by uniting the church and others in strong opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry George
McGlynn
Christendom
Sharples portraits of Washington probed by Historical Society
The Massachusetts Historical Society reports on the Sharples portraits of Washington. The committee finds Washington's portrait copies were likely painted by Sharples, notes Walter's letters, and questions the original location while detailing the letter styles and Cary correspondence cited in Major Walter's book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharples
Washington
Major Walter
Lady Washington
Robert Cary
London
America
Cary
Walterian
Washington, Lee
Hamilton
Franklin
Robert Cary & Co
Sparks
Lossing
Troy
Priam
Thebes
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