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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1890
Page
4
The editor refuses to return rejected manuscripts and will ignore anonymous communications. Writers must include full name and address for good faith. Financial, Commercial, and Ship News departments are listed on pages six and seven, with the Ship News on page three.
James Campbell appears before the ways and means committee representing window glass manufacturers seeking a higher duty. Campbell is defendant in a U S suit for violating the alien contract labor law by bringing English glassblowers to a Pittsburg factory.
The Journal reports an alleged appeal by Mr Cleveland to Congressman Mills over a high tariff article in the North American Review, but later notes the denial and suggests Mills may be preparing an article on the tariff. Cleveland urges wider discussion as war tariff supporters find public debate hastens the end of war rates.
The Cephalonia arrived four days overdue from Liverpool to New York after a voyage marked by relentless westerly gales. Winds reached up to ninety miles per hour, with seas breaking over the ship and snow hail rain and sleet sweeping the decks for eight days. Passengers were kept below most of the time, underscoring the severe winter weather.
The Journal concedes US steamships lack size and speed versus English ocean racers yet argues Britain relies on ocean tramp steamers rather than Parises or Umbrias. The piece says Fryr's bill seeks fast, large merchant ships via government bounties instead of leveraging existing private efforts for government use.
A party revisits his original move in the optical discs dispute, now reversing the previously taken action. The case centers on disputed ownership and control of the material, with the latest filing signaling a strategic shift in the litigation.
In a striking move, Secretary Windom withdraws the prohibition on optical discs claiming alignment with department practice, yet critics say no good or substantial reasons justify altering a long-standing policy. They compare the action to arbitrary shifts in silver ore treatment that harmed smelting, noting months of duty increases under his tenure. The admission of no good reason highlights concerns over bias and policy consistency.
A skeptical view that Congress should not settle racial relations in the South through deportation or partisan debate. The piece argues deportation schemes are impractical and inflame passions, urging patience and local development led by Southern effort and restraint from outside legislation. It cites Senator Ingalls, Burien, and North Carolina's Senator Vance approving gradual progress.
The London newspapers debate an early dissolution of Parliament and a national vote of confidence. The New York Herald defends the claim, while the London Star and Morning Post express skepticism about any decisive move. Unionist support and Conservative plans shape whether a dissolution would help or harm the government.
A pamphlet by the Association of Collegiate Alumnae, The Financial Needs of Colleges, urges stronger endowments for both men's and women's colleges. It notes Library, laboratory, and fellowship needs at Oberlin, Cornell, Northwestern, California, Wesleyan, Wisconsin, Boston, Smith, Vassar, and Wellesley, stressing unrestricted funds for expanding research and education. The report warns against new colleges with weak endowments and calls for building on existing foundations to sustain modern, expansive academic work, especially for women's institutions like Bryn Mawr.
The piece questions whether a party with a strong Commons majority could use budget and a litigated opponent to trigger a full election campaign. It notes pockets of appeal within both sides and suggests Lord Salisbury will avoid giving opponents an opening unless forced. It likens Salisbury to Palmerston in shrewdness and warns Labouchere about demonstrating governance against public sentiment.
A recent Consular Reports volume includes an account from our consul at Dusseldorf Mr Partello describing the biggest gun. The piece highlights technical details and challenges in its construction and testing, reflecting industrial prowess in Germany and its impact on arms development.
A detailed report describes Krupp Works in Meppen with a 1385 ton gun test, 700 pound powder charge, and armor penetration 19 inches. It notes the 25,000 workers, 18,698 residents, four ocean steamers, and heavy coal and ore consumption, questioning warfare’s value and urging productive use of the plant’s capacity.
A new operetta titled The Interviewer was produced in a New York church to support the building fund and drew a crowd eager to support the cause.
The piece surveys a proposed larger scale reconstruction of the United States Hotel in Boston, noting location near railroads and Washington Street, a central courtyard with a glass roof, and sun aired access via covered passages. It recalls famous guests and the hotel's historic ties to the South Cove improvements and rail expansion.
Miss Rose Coghlan starred as Peg Woffington in a Globe Theatre matinee revival of Masks and Faces. The review praises Coghlan in the Irish-hearted heroine moments, notes the weakness of the supporting company for this piece, and commends make-up, costumes, and the portrayal of Ernest Vane’s reconciliation with his wife.
Mr. Rudolph Aronson revives Chassaigne's Nadjy at Hollis Street Theatre with the same cast that starred in its 300 performance run at the New York Casino. New scenery by Hoyt and costumes from the 250th Casino representation ensure a polished show with rehearsals daily. Pauline Ha Fanny Rice James Powers John Brand Edwin Stevens A W Maflin perform while Neally Stevens will give a Friday week pianoforte recital at Bumstead Hall with tickets on sale at Music Hall.
New York January 15 The Metropolitan Opera House staged Aida for the first time this season. The audience grew from cold to enthusiastic as the third act setting drew cheers. Frau Kalisch Lehmann delivered a clear sweet voice in a forthcoming role, Fraulein Charlotte Hulh impressed as Animeria, and Reichmann completed the principal cast with impressive spectacle and precision.
A diarylike note on the life of Philadelphia figure G W Childs celebrating his horological zeal. The piece parodies local quirks, comparing timekeeping passion with city rhythms and transit habits, wryly linking clocks to the urge to catch trains to New York.
The Ways and Means Committee sparred over duties as Colonel Shepard represented the National Wool Growers Association seeking higher coarse carpet wool duties to match clothing wool costs. Mr. Gere urged a moderate $1000 duty on mica, arguing domestic industry suffers from foreign competition though Treasury data show mica imports valued at only 21,013 in the year ending June 30, 1888.
Walker Blaine, examiner of claims in the State Department and eldest son of Secretary of State James G. Blaine, died at the old Seward mansion facing Lafayette Park Washington at 8:20 p.m. of acute pneumonia following influenza. Delirious and with high fever, he was attended by Dr. Magruder and Dr. Joseph Faber Johnson. The death sent shock through social and political circles with tributes from the President and Mrs. Harrison and many officials, while funeral arrangements were not yet set. Blaine, born May 8 1855 in Augusta Maine, had a long career including stints in Bolivia and at the Court of Alabama Claims before his State Department duties.
Zachariah Graves of Lynn a longtime Board of General Assessors member died at his Hich street home yesterday afternoon from stomach bowell consumption. Born February 25 1820 in Lynn he helped launch large scale shoe manufacturing and held posts in city government Board of Health Massachusetts Legislature and County Commissioners. A former Board of Assessors member he belonged to Carmel Lodge Free and Accepted Masons. He leaves a widow and two daughters.
Despatch notes the death of William Clark formerly of Boston wholesale millinery firm Heywood Jameson Clark, a Water town resident and Freemasons member buried at Mt. Auburn. Also reported is Edmund James Baker of Dorchester Lower Mills a lifelong public servant and founder and president of the Dorchester Antiquarian and Historical Society. Vernon Smith, civil engineer, died in Ottawa from pneumonia after influenza.
A man walking on the railroad track at Auburndale was struck by the 4 o'clock express from Boston and killed. Undertaker Care of West Newton took the body, Medical Examiner Mead examined it, and the stranger's name is believed to be Henry McDuck based on a prayer book found in his pocket.
A collage of wry lines and anecdotes on manners, finance, theater, and actors. Notes on Pamphlet era satire include Onida and Paii earnings, Langtry land taxes, a Kodak joke, and a Punch style exchange about Herr Possart. It weaves political digs, social foibles, and old Boston New York arts rivalry in brisk quips.
Brief items note Emin Bey’s relapse into critical condition and mention a forthcoming papal encyclical on Catholic duties. The column also lists varied items from royal and academic circles, including marriage plans, European health rumors, art sales, and honors awarded or discussed.
Army and Navy Gazette reports naval orders. Ensign Thomas Washington detached from the coast survey steamer Endeavor and ordered to the Alliance. Assistant Surgeon Thomas Bailey detached from the Washington Yard and the Dale and ordered to the receiving ship St Louis.
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