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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1889
Page
4
A Boston Post letter praises Whittier’s tribute to farming, noting the poet’s farm experience, modest income, and disdain for risk while valuing simple rural labor. The writer reflects on farming’s healthful life and its balance against modern material concerns. He cites Old Farmer’s Almanack as helpful for readers seeking agricultural insight.
An 1889 sale advertises the stock from Mr F Gel dowsky including the entire manufacturing business good will and future services as designer. Warerooms crowded prompt sacrifice prices on latest designs with bedroom sets in Mahogany and Oak. Each set plainly marked and available to public for room clearance.
For twenty four hours forecast covers Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut with fair skies and nearly stationary temperatures. Vermont and eastern New York see fair conditions with light local snows in the north and variable winds generally northeasterly.
The Massachusetts Legislature should endorse biennial elections and biennial sessions of the General Court. The Springfield Republican argues this reform is the year's most important and urges a determined push for action this year, linking the two changes as a united effort.
The President excludes Ingalls of Kansas from formal entertainments at the Executive Mansion, noting the senator’s language and conduct have shut him off from society of ladies and gentlemen, despite his political position. PMID
The Chicago News Ind notes a constant, alluring call for office seeking in politics. It laments the persistent pitch for paid posts and salaries heard by General Harrison, hinting at ongoing patronage aims shaping his career.
The Epoch labels a man a sneak and says he sought a U S public position for profit, noting his associates Otis Fitzgerald and an Osgood, and asserts General Harrison should expose them with a sharp reply.
Boston Mayor Hart argues in his inaugural that good citizenship and integrity outplay endless statutes. He cites the American Constitution’s brevity as a strength, warning against overreliance on special laws to curb wrong doing.
Public notice details the Boston Post Publishing Company rates for daily and weekly editions, with payment methods and terms. It notes circulation options for one year six months three months and one month, and that all money is at sender's risk with payments made to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
The editor will not accept underage writers submitting manuscripts. Anonymous communications receive no attention. Each submission must include the writer’s full name and address as a guaranty of good faith.
Boston dispatch notes rising German hostility to England with Bismarck’s Reichstag speech expected to strain relations. Invasion talk among German officers appears more popular than war with France, while Emperor Wilhelm II’s naval interest may reflect that possibility.
General Boulangér may not secure a majority in the Seine department as the March 27 election approaches. A strong Socialist candidate M Bous could erode support, possibly forcing a second round where the government candidate M Jacques gains the votes. Even a Boulangér plurality could shift the Socialist tally to Jacques in the end.
The piece argues the Senate is blocking admission of Dakota Territory while a House bill moves to broaden the scope to include Montana Washington and New Mexico It contrasts Springer's more generous plan for a Dakota split into two states with a Senate proposal and urges decision on merits beyond party lines.
Governor Gray asks Indiana lawmakers to reform election laws for accurate registration and pure franchise. He advocates public funding for ballots, distribution at polls, expelling party workers from voting sites, and voter surveillance limits. He favors small precincts with a 200 voter cap and expansion as needed, noting Massachusetts uses 500.
Indications arise that government action to secure the Haitian Republic’s release has prompted several small coasting steamers to resume voyages, despite the known hazards of the route.
The article argues ships under the American flag aiding Haitian rebels risk seizure and confiscation, as they supply arms and stores to revolutionists in Saint Marc. It asserts President LeGemme represents the recognized authority and condemns offensive trade with a friendly nation under blockade.
A high level push from Birmingham business leaders and politicians seeks to shape General Harrison’s Southern policy. Delegations urge office allocations, with Mahone and local leaders touted as key to a durable party bloc. In Virginia, Mahone is urged as central to the party’s future while Birmingham factions push a business based settlement.
A bill to establish refuge stations in the Arctic Ocean is praised as sensible and practical. Secretary FarrelslP supports the plan, aiming to reduce loss of life among whalers. Last Friday statements emphasized the importance of the interests involved.
The essay contrasts Lord Macaulay and English historian Bryce on universal suffrage. It argues dangers lie not in elections but in degraded public opinion and political morality. It warns that law fails without a strong, honest citizenry and notes Bryce’s keen insights for safety.
An upcoming magazine to be edited by the Queen of the Belgians, titled La Jeune Fille, will feature royal contributors. The Queen will cover housekeeping and theater criticism while her daughter Martha D Orey handles literature and art. Carmen Sylva of Romania may contribute poetry, and the Crown Princess of Austria is expected to illustrate. The piece notes the unusual royal collaboration and laments the North American Review’s missed opportunity.
The piece argues against praising Mrs Porter's Cleopatra while condemning Miss Anderson as an actress and criticizes Nym Crinkle for defending Porter. It notes other critics Towser Diramar Fiske and Winter oppose Porter and dismisses ad hominem attacks about national loyalty and schooling.
Last Saturday's program mixed romantic and classical pieces appealing to many tastes. Spohr Jessonda overture and Gluck Reigen seliger Geister delighted listeners, with Schubert Rosamunde selections and Beethoven Pastoral Symphony highlighted. The review praises Spohr's originality, Gluck's expressive purity, and Schubert's faults, noting fine playing and strong string tone throughout. A youth concert is announced for Jan 30 with schoolchildren and students invited. Next Saturday's concert is canceled. on Jan 26 the program features Reinhold overture, Mozart aria, Liszt Ideale, Brahms Symphony No.4 in E minor with Miss Gertrude Franklin as soloist.
Washington January 13. Assistant Surgeon Richard W Johnson relieved from temporary duty at West Point and ordered to San Carlos Arizona. Captain James M J Sanno on leave to conduct recruits to the Platte. Cadet Hansford L Threlkeld granted leave Dec 25 1888 to Feb 16 1889 returning to the fourth class. First Lieutenant Christopher W Harold extension of leave one month five days. Assistant Surgeon James E Pilcher ordered from Fort Wood New York to Philadelphia to instruct hospital corps of First Brigade National Guard of Pennsylvania. Captain Thomas J Lloyd extended leave twenty days.
The writer recalls signs of Signor Blitz presumed dead years ago and suggests the Flatbush asylum impostor used his name for profit. Mentions Groton, Eaton, Marie Van Zandt as a descendant, and references to Lowell and the Biglow Papers. Also reflects on a New York cab robbery and a Sohier memorial meeting.
Thieves entered the residence of Otis Soule on North Street Saturday afternoon and took 60 dollars from a box in his chamber. Soule, station agent at Randolph Old Colony railroad, says his wife was home. This marked the ninth burglary in Randolph in the last 24 hours.
Joseph Jefferson has offered William J Florence a joint venture for next season. Florence ponders joining to star in The Rivals and The Heir at Law with a Jefferson Florence Company. Florence may resist dropping to a leading role, and a copartnership could form if terms are agreed.
David Dudley Field prepares for a trip to Egypt from Paris. Ex Senator Charles Campbell visits Washington to check on a wrecked coal schooner. Senator Stanford pledges $7500 to Bates College. Morrill nears 79 and stays active. A misreported illness of Judge Thoman is cleared. Samuel Sheillabarger endures double bereavement as daughter Elizabeth and son die of typhoid. Rev Alexander McGill, 82, faces heart failure. his son the New Jersey chancellor rushed to his bedside. Mrs Michael Herbert, a prominent diplomat’s wife, wins praise for her wedding attire. Frederick Villiers, veteran war correspondent, now aged 37, is described with French-leaning features. J Henry Smythe hosts a dinner then sails to Europe. Congressmen Russell receives high public acknowledgment at the White House state dinner for Democratic campaign service.
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