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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1889
Page
2
The Cory reports in the American Society of Psychical Research volumes emphasize dangers of hypnotic influence on youths and the risk of crime after suggestive states. They also highlight therapeutic value for nervous conditions and urge expert restriction, with calls for broader medical study and caution against sensational exhibitions.
A 1887 memorandum explains U.S. aims in Samoa, denying Klein as a U.S. agent and urging neutral, peaceful action. It details orders to Admiral Kimberly to protect American lives and property, consult the vice-consul, and press for treaty rights and Samoan independence.
The New York New Haven Hartford and Housatonic railroads win favorable reports for capital increases to cover needs and debt. The Consolidated road gains wide power to issue stock for various purposes with two thirds vote. Rumors parade of Old Colony lease plans targeting Northern and Montreals, with potential wider consolidations and cross-state freight expansion. President Sulloway of the Northern road seen in Boston amid lease talks.
In the General Court discussion on labor bills and biennial elections, George F. Hoar of Worcester is elected U.S. senator for a six year term. The House considers labor petitions to abolish factory fines and set eight hour workdays, while other proposals seek liquor restrictions and jury eligibility rules. The Fitchburg railroad proxy law is debated in the Senate, with postponement granted in a case challenging its constitutionality. Treasurership transfers to Marden and officers are sworn in. committees are authorized to inspect harbors and education.
The Montreal Portland and Boston Railway Company elected directors in Montreal yesterday. Named were Honorable George W. Hendee Morrisville Vermont, Honorable Bradley B. Smalley Burlington Vermont, J Cassie Hatter Montreal, John L Morris Montreal, Colonel A C Gilmour Stanbridge East, Albert P Cross St Albans Vermont, and Francis MacLennan Montreal. At the follow up meeting Hatton was chosen president and Colonel Gilmour vice president.
A catalog of newly released titles includes Early Training of Children by Mrs. Frank Malleson from D. C. Heath & Co Boston, The Florida of Today by James Wood Davidson from D. Appleton & Co New York, Sunday School Stories on the Golden Texts by Edward Hale from Roberts Bros Boston, A Moment of Madness by Charles J. Bellamy from A. L. Burt New York, The Sona Star a Romance of the Second Century by Benjamin Ward Richardson from Longmans Green & Co New York, and The New Church Almanac for 1889 from New Church Union Boston.
Bancroft and Dyer announce their building has sold and the purchaser will take possession in thirty days. They will sell the entire stock of furniture upholstery foods and draperies at once. Those seeking bargains in furniture should act promptly.
The Indianapolis Despatch reports on perceptions of General Harrison's cabinet plans. Sletcher says New York may miss the Treasury post but could receive another cabinet role. Ex Senator Arkell faults Harrison for secrecy and repeats a demand for a clear appointment decision.
The Brera Cramp and Low Company at 432 Washington Street showcases a fine line of lamps clocks in mahogany and oak. They offer the English hatched clock style for 125 dollars, hand some and warranted for quality.
President asks Congress to consider correspondence on the Haytian Republic seizure at Port au Prince. Secretary Bayard concludes the vessel’s capture and detention were irregular and demand restitution and compensation for owners and crew, while criticizing the trial as unlawful and lacking due process. The note also cites illicit blockade claims and notes Haitian internal turmoil.
Washington report recalls a 1881 social snub involving Mrs. Blaine and Mrs. Harrison at the White House. Mrs. Blaine ignored Mrs. Harrison after a greeting clash, prompting confusion about social etiquette as Garfield’s inauguration era politics were discussed.
In a month of widespread bargains the Estes & Lauriat firm announces a sale of 50,000 dollars worth of surplus stock. They intend to attract book buyers by offering prices that could compel purchase for investment or use, forecasting a busy, tempting period in the store over the coming weeks.
At the adjourned quarterly meeting in room 40 Equitable building E F Atkins J P Spaulding and J H Millard were elected to fill vacancies from the deaths of Elisha Atkins Mahlon D Spaulding and Ezra H Baker The president spoke of Atkins and Spauldings service and memorial resolutions were adopted praising their loyalty courage and leadership.
A mixed review roundup covers Lastchance Junction and Cape Cod Folks author, Thayer’s Hesper, Serviss astronomy with opera glass, Eggleston’s US history, Trevelyan squibs, Defoe plague history, Tenniel illustrations, and other reissues. Readers are urged to value accessible, vivid portraits and broader science in approachable formats.
A current broadside in the London Flustrated News showcases a collection of pictures titled From London to the Riviera and Italy with views of the line to Brindisi by Mont Cenis and the Corniche. The set is described as a bird's-eye view style and remains satisfactory in tone.
An Atlanta Constitution editorial notes Brother Grady's prose poems read like poetry and a Georgia poet Dr. Charles Pinckney rendered them into iambic pentameter. Side-by-side versions show few changes needed to turn Grady's prose into verse. The piece highlights Grady's rhythm and asks if such prose could be poetry after all.
At a Berkeley Temple gathering the Rev H Kimball of Holyoke read the twentieth Psalm and Rev A B Simpson of New York discussed The Advent of the Saviour. Revs H C McBride A G Gordon and Simpson spoke in afternoon and evening sessions. Meanwhile Longmans Green plans a Jefferies volume following Besant's review and mentions The Makers of Summer and Time of Year.
The Massachusetts committee on probate and insolvency will hold a hearing at the State House on Tuesday January 22 at 11 o clock a m. The hearing seeks input on extending section 4 of chapter 156 Public Statutes to cases involving death and on related estate administration and probate court powers. Chairman Francis W Qua. Clerk William H Prese.
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