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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1888
Page
4
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The New York Tribune invited six men led by ex Senator Miller to draft a statement of farmers wants and farm protection for Congress, but none represented agricultural production. The Boston Post notes the effort as unlikely to reflect farmers’ sentiments and compares it unfavorably to pension appeals from Grand Army posts.
The New York Prohibitionists push the VeppER bill again demanding liquor license receipts go to the State treasury rather than city or town treasuries. Governor Hill vetoed it last year as robbing cities for state gain, while Massachusetts Governor Ames highlights it as an intelligible recommendation in his message to the Legislature.
The committee on Saturday exposed the contest claim as fabrications. Syoner and supporters sought partisan help rather than merit, while three Republicans backed Carlisle and three abstained, denying any partisan bias.
The congressman and House Civil Service Reform Committee chair argues for a wider range of eligibles and a certifying of the entire list. Critics say expanding the appointing power would remove competitive selection, inviting favoritism and undermining efficiency.
The remarks express belief that should the measure be brought forward again, Congress will again prohibit it. No further context or details are provided about the bill, supporters, or opponents.
The piece argues city aldermen and the city council hold broad powers to regulate street use by private corporations, including streetcar tracks, telegraph lines, and gas or water pipes, and can enact rules and enforce them via equity powers. It warns officials have underutilized these authorities despite public impact and nuisance concerns.
As Parliament nears opening, Conservatives show strong fighting form while Liberals depend on Liberal Unionists. A sizable Conservative majority challenges Liberal leaders with a potentially drawn out struggle for supremacy. Lord Salisbury and others signal the shifting balance of power.
At Cambridge the National Society of French Professors debated whether modern languages deserve equal place with Latin and Greek in university education. French ambassador M Wappington urged equal treatment for Molliere and GorrHt with Empirpes and Sopholurs as Professor Seeley defended classical training while acknowledging modern value.
The New York World publishes a long column analyzing the footprints of notable figures from Senator Sherman to Bishop Porren and others. It pairs diagrams with commentary on the feet, claiming philosophical value for readers studying human nature.
Rev. Sam Small is sued for libel by actor Jienny E. Dixry after Small called him a blackleg gambler during a Kansas City sermon. Dixry says four professions have suffered from men like him and he will let the charge be proven in court.
President Carnoy hosts first gathering at the Elysée with "all Paris" paying respects to the head of the republic and his charming wife. Observers note a social contrast favoring the new regime over the old in Paris society.
A Boston poultry show drawn from Mechanics Building delights observers with diverse fowl, pigeons, rabbits, and steam incubators. The piece notes the beauty of peacocks, silver pheasants, and wattled turkeys, praises Darwinian breed development, and calls steam incubators a satirical touch on natural motherhood.
The story reviews Stephen Mansfield's return with Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at the Globe and Dandy Dick at the Museum. It notes Mrs Florence's one week engagement at the Park with Our Governor and ongoing shows at Hollis Street Grand Opera House and the Lyceum.
A collage of notes covers Blaine in contention and a cold presidential season, winter woes from Boston to the Northwest, Hofmann concert plans and opera mentions, plus price talks on a pitcher and shipyard jokes. It also notes Jacob Sharp’s looming retrial, railway anecdotes, and a tally of New York Protestant pastors.
Archbi shop Ryan of Philadelphia diligently gather s material to press the canonization claim of his predecessor Bishop J N Newmanby who died in 1850. The report notes other distant royal and religious figures including the Prince of Saxe Coburg Gotha famed hunter and Pope Leo with many domestic animals, plus missionary tours and political connections.
A Philadelphia Times report notes the contrast between Blaine's civil service reform speech and Eugene Hale's comic performance, calling the scene an amusing spectacle and a notable political moment.
A Manchester Union editorial denounces the high protection idea as guided by selfish motives. It argues a crowd of conflicting interests converges in Washington, each seeking personal gain under a sham public welfare plea.
The Philadelphia Record argues Congress focuses on bills to extend pensions while ignoring widows of Union soldiers who died in service. The piece condemns lawmakers for seeking living soldiers' votes over supporting widows in need.
Paris dazzled at a grand reception after the army generals dinner with Marshal MacMahon era pomp. Mine. Carnot appeared in white brocade ball dress with long train and diamond ornaments as officers lent brilliant color to the elegant Elysee gathering.
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