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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1890
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates in pounds for the Post Publishing Co. with different terms and prices. The office is in the Corcoran Building at Fifteenth Street.
The document notes that the Financial Department appears on page six, the Commercial Department on pages six and seven, and the Ship News on page three. It outlines where readers can find each department's notices and articles within the paper.
On Tuesday January 14 1890 reports say the infant King of Spain is out of danger and recovery seems likely. The sister is proclaimed successor and Queen Christina's regency is viewed as prudent, reducing risk of Carlist intrigues or Isabel II loyalist trouble during the monarch's minority.
The shift in politics after last November's elections drives Senator Allison from Washington to his State capital to avert defeat or prevent a Democrat from winning. The piece notes a Republican state poised to elect a Democratic governor, while the tariff bill author faces possible rejection by a legislature elected on the tariff issue. If reelection fails it would stem from party dissension, which Allison might quell.
An unexpected intimation from London suggests the British government may dissolve Parliament once core business ends and appeal to the country for policy confirmation. Denials and Liberal charges of Conservative minority rule frame a possible national battle as bye elections show shifting tides toward the out-of-power party.
A despatch outlines Lord Burlington's reasons to appeal to the country, citing BALRorr's popularity, Gosciten's budget, and Par Nell's divorce suit as arguments. It argues only the budget point is strong and doubts the others influenced the government, noting BALRorr's mixed support and Ranpoora Caurcuine's stronger speaking ability.
A Washington telegram quotes The Journal's correspondent claiming no protectionist will demand more than Mills to seal the argument for protection in the debate where Gladstone previously faltered.
The piece rejects labeling the Gladstone Blaine exchange a debate, arguing Gladstone never faced Blaine’s argument. It credits both authors for solid writing, with Gladstone applying economic theory and Blaine countering alleged 1888 campaign trusts. It derides Cleveland’s telegram intrusion as sensational advertising.
A Washington report shows opposition to the Birth bill among Republicans over education impact in the South and fear of central control. Amendments to win Southern Democratic votes may undermine party goals, with distribution and administration of funds key disputes.
At session start many bills in Senate and House relate to patent relief for patentees. Private bills seek extensions or reimbursements for wartime use of patented articles. Alleged use of percussion caps under Congressional authority without payment prompts calls for remuneration to the patentee. The discussion notes meritorious inventions seeking Congress extension.
The essay surveys Mrs. Burnett as a readable yet ephemeral novelist. It compares her early works with That Lass o Lowrie s Haworth s and Joan highlighting a shift toward popularity over sturdier craft. It notes her heroines rise from rural settings to elite circles with ease, and criticizes Through One Administration as brilliant yet unwholesome.
A Chicago correspondent notes that locals do not understand Italian or German and will not pay to listen to either, affecting Signor Salvini and Herr Possart’s success. He suggests the World's Fair might change attitudes, but doubts it.
An unnamed scientist in the London Truth argues that Mr. Stanley’s Africa discoveries echo earlier knowledge. He claims he traced much of Stanley’s routes in old maps and a Love publication containing over a hundred maps, noting sources of the Nile and Congo existed before Stanley. He asserts Stanley shares credit with earlier explorers.
Victorian debate over literary criticism with Mr. Archer responding to Mr. Buchanan in Pall Mall Gazette and Contemporary Review. Archer accuses Buchanan of misattributing a remark about Fleance and laments further errors in Sun reporting.
A broad roundup of prominent figures and events: His Holiness the Pope and eight cardinals reportedly have influenza. Ex-President Cleveland plans a Florida trip and buys land near Oakview. Emin Pasha earns a philosophy doctorate and writes of recovery. Henry M. Stanley reaches Suez and is in good health. King Alfonso’s health improves. Brazilian Mason grand master elected. Miss Mary Anderson travels to the south of Europe. Pasteur and de Presense elected to the Paris Academy. Archibald Alison offered Malta governorship. Lattimer called to Hawes Congregational Church. Cleveland to attend W S Bissell and Louise Sturges wedding. Rider Haggard abandons Persia tour for Queen Esther color quest in Athens. Empress Augusta leaves 7,000,000 marks in jewels to friends and Victoria. a Catholic girl vows to care for Molokai lepers following Damien.
A Boston writer notes residents resist encroachment of stores and boarding houses near Beacon Street opposite the Public Garden, recalling opposition to a tailor shop and urging a return to simple street goods like wooden canes and umbrellas. He cites market forces and social taste shaping neighborhood change and laments luxury ornamentation.
The Philadelphia Record notes farmers in Iowa and Kansas find corn fuel cheaper than coal due to tariff effects, yet they do not appear to rejoice. The commentary frames the situation as a paradox where a beneficial change fails to produce expected happiness.
The Providence Journal editorial argues that the House rules contest is a partisan struggle, lacking any aim for a fair uniform system. It predicts that in two years, whichever party is in power will reuse current arguments about obstruction and tyranny, flipping positions if politics shift.
A Galveston News editorial argues that while a fair general election is essential, reforming the primary system to prevent the majority from thwarting the minority, the ordinary citizen from the professional politician, and the business man from manipulation remains a distant dream.
The Cleveland Leader editor pushes for copper tariff removal to aid copper industries while the Plain Dealer editor seeks higher tariffs on Mexican silver lead ores to benefit lead mines in the West. Pocket argument defeats party lines in tariff debate.
Critics praise Miss Ada Rehan as a magnetic intellectual actress who draws audiences with bold interpretations and breaks from routine. Boston and Philadelphia reactions vary, but New York praise marks her as a leading dramatic figure. Ernesto Rossi publishes the third volume of his autobiography Forty Years of Artistic Life.
The Theatre section reviews Mr. Pinero’s Sweet Lavender at the Museum, praising its humor, pathos, and finely drawn characters. Davenport, O Leary, Addison, Pitt, Wilson, Sheridan, Hadley, Booth, Abbe, and Whittemore are noted for solid performances, with occasional cautions on overdone moments and a few characterization slips. The overall impression is a strong support for contemporary English drama.
A crowded page details performances at Park, Globe, Tremont, Hollis Street, Grand Opera House and other houses. It praises Miss Morris for rare in-character insight yet criticizes stage business. applauds Miss Coghlan and Mr. Sullivan, notes strong military pageantry, and previews upcoming acts including Chassaigne’s operetta, One of the Old Stock, and The Galley Slave with a boast of large audiences and renewed lobby concerts.
In New York Julia Marlowe opened at the Fifth Avenue Theatre presenting Parthenia to a good-sized audience with lively applause. Admirers from Boston praised her charming presence and strong stage effect. curtain calls followed each act. A forthcoming book titled A Summer in the South is announced, credited to the Empress Elizabeth of Austria and Archduchess Valerie with designs by Archduke Francis.
A digest of humorous quips, a legal note about a tailor’s suit dismissed, and cultural tidbits. It notes Cleopatra’s tomb discovery, Miss Lockwood’s presidential bid, and Barnum refusing a $20,000 Europe book offer. Miscellany covers Wilde versus Whistler, Browning to Tennyson, and a fog bound London misstep.
A reader of The Post argues that Irish, Scottish, and English workers have brought order to Nyassaland with the Free Church of Scotland and other missions building roads and schools. The letter says Portugal must not destroy these gains and supports robust, potentially forceful action to protect colonial interests.
At a joint Brookline meeting of the Selectmen and school committee last evening Aaron H. Latham was nominated to fill the vacancy on the School Board caused by the death of the Rev Dr John B Brackett.
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