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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1887
Page
4
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The Milwaukee riots and Socialist mob threat are recalled as Governor Rusk of Wisconsin delivers a fair labor message. He faced Anarchist opposition to renomination, yet persisted, earning commendation for measured leadership and reciprocal responses.
The piece argues police neglect in clearing sidewalks worsens danger, blaming a long term State commission structure. It says a Boston police force would better protect local life and property and reduce accountability gaps under the Governor appointed board.
The resignation snarls from Conservatives push Lord Randolph Churchill toward active opposition as Parliament nears. Cable despatches hint at reconciliation with Nationalists and a possible switch from Tory to Liberal ranks. The Olive Branch from Gladstone could ease his defection, with a chance to confront Mr. W. H. Smith in the Commons.
The second rejection of Mr Matthews for recorder of deeds in the District of Columbia is expected after an adverse committee vote. Republicans in the Senate face a partisan test of colored citizens' political equality as Southern Democrats support the nomination.
Mr Powderly told a Newark New Jersey gathering that all is peaceful within the Knights of Labor. He defended his salary increase amid heated talk but claimed no real cause for irritation exists.
Powderly claims dissension in the order is absent, trades unions and the Catholic church report no trouble, while officials who feel underpaid must answer to proper tribunals. He notes new assemblies forming at about 200 per month, a sign that confidence is needed to maintain appearances.
The English Liberal conference adjourned without public gains and Chamberlain's stance may shift after Parliament meets. Evictions in winter Ireland drive public opinion, reducing the Home Rule support to concede little to Chamberlain. If Lord Randolph Churchill aids them, Home Rulers may not need Chamberlain.
The article argues that heavy snow followed by rain makes clearing streets impractical for a large city. It praises current city practice, outlines the division of duties between the superintendent of streets and the health department, and rejects a board of public works as a source of better responsibility. It warns against politicized reforms and cites past failures under Tweed-era boards.
A 19th century critique favors a single-head departmental system under the mayor to ensure executive efficiency. It notes an earlier commission appointed in 1884 by Mayor Martin and rejected by reform groups in 1885, contrasting with Boston as an exemplar of prompt, efficient work under centralized leadership.
A column by William Winter defends newspaper interviews after a Boston youth posed as a source, criticizing him for condemning interviews as a nuisance. The piece praises interviews as vital to modern journalism and rebuts claims of abuse by Philistines, while noting dangers and calling for balanced standards.
A literary critique arguing Tennyson’s later work, alongside Browning and Swinburne, marks a broader decline in English poetry. It contrasts early triumphs with later pieces like Tiresias and Locksley Hall Sixty Years After, labeling the former era as more powerful.
A Thursday afternoon meeting at the Institute of Technology will discuss the importance of industrial education in common schools. General Francis A. Walker will preside with Edwin P. Seaver and other devoted speakers. Attendees may hear a clear presentation of the case.
The London Spectator criticizes Lord Randolph Churchill for quitting his party at a pivotal moment. It says his decision rests on an inadequate reason and will damage trust among Conservatives. The piece notes hardline conservatives distrust him, while loyalists crave steady party fidelity and view his gambit as risky.
Dr Jowett of Balliol Oxford urged in a National Society of French Masters address that students seeking a degree gain some knowledge of modern languages without replacing the classics. His view reflects broader linguistic culture trends in education today.
A Boston recollection recalls a man in Tahlequah who claims to be Prince Dolgourouki, brother of a Russian princess, banished for Nihilistic acts and Siberian labor, mirroring a 1870 appearance of a similar Dolgomuronki in Boston. The tale follows a Singapore era voyager who hosted a supposed Pole named Pfleisch, revealed as Prince Dolgourouki.
The Boston stage schedule features Lawrence Barrett presenting Rienzi with 200 auxiliaries for two weeks, followed by the Ideal Opera Company. Modjeska closes her Boston run with Adrienne Lecouvreur, plus two more performances of Twelfth Night. Other shows include The Main Line at Globe and Hazel Kirke at Bijou, with praise for Miss Fortescue and remarks on Louis James and Marie Wainwright arriving at the Globe for a one week engagement.
The Beacon Street studio of H Peabody Flagg shows Brittany Concarneau Quinperlé scenes with sea nets and fishing boats, plus a Nova Scotia beach study and Concarneau dunes. Quebec street scenes, Paris suburb houses, and watercolors of old town Paris surround a calm, faithful natural style.
In California and Nevada speakers openly link the drive for silver dollar coinage to mining interests. The mining owners’ business aims are described as pushing Bland dollars to create a Pacific market, even if it affects national currency and industry.
The letter urges every Democratic Senator to vote to confirm the colored Democrat Matthews for the office once held by Fred Douglass. If rejected, it says Republicans should bear full responsibility and explain their move to Black voters nationwide.
A Philadelphia Record analysis mocks partisan attacks over Indiana and New Jersey Senate contests. It argues both parties accuse each other of force and fraud yet will outmaneuver opponents, likening the outcome to an Irish horse trade.
The Boston Herald quotes the Journal advising readers not to vote for Robinson. It argues his personal interests would not be promoted by election and suggests offering him a different near term position more advantageous than the senatorship. The piece questions whether the offer could be a presidency or an editorial post.
The Philadelphia Times notes several U.S. Senators could teach Bismarck how to influence legislative bodies to follow directions, implying sharp political maneuvering without endorsing any specific action.
The Albany Argus argues the Republican party has no use for young men beyond serving leaders and voting as decreed. The piece portrays a critical view of party control and generational role.
Two unidentified women riding in a sleigh owned by George Rollins were thrown clear when a frightened horse crashed into a Chelsea horse car at White and Meridian streets in East Boston. One woman suffered a serious head injury. the horse returned to its owner after being stopped by Patrolman Thacher. Both ladies refused to provide their names.
The Massachusetts Poultry Association holds its seventh exhibition in Mechanic's Fair building starting January 19 at 7 p.m. and continuing daily 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. through January 26. Entries are larger than any prior in the country.
The Tribune reports on the secret New Gil bert and Sullivan opera with Mr Stetson as chief American conspirator. Rights held by Stetson. models and costumes arriving in Boston. performances expected mid February with Miss Geraldine Almar and Courtice Pounds sailing to England for part study. fifth Avenue Theatre may close February 14-15 for premiere on February 16.
The Home Journal recalls Du Pols grand European ballet troupe in 1867 at Theatre Comique Washington Street crowded with carriages. Morlacchi, Diani and others dazzled, with La Bitte au Bois and la Hongroise remembered as Puritan Boston went wild.
An intimate friend of James G Blaine denies plans to go to Europe. He is expected to make a Western trip soon and speak in Detroit February 22 before the Detroit Republican Club.
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