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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1890
Page
4
The Boston Post explains page placements for departments and the ship news across sections six and three, guiding readers where to find the Financial, Commercial, and Ship News content.
The new Brazilian government decrees that foreigners must become citizens unless they file a formal declaration to refuse. The measure, seen as practical naturalization, provokes concern over compulsory nationality and potential foreign relations friction. It warns plainly that a mere decree cannot convert a German into a Brazilian and questions the policy's wisdom.
The West Virginia Legislature met and weighs a fraud filled governor race from November 188s. A legislative committee report shows Judge Fleming with a clear 240 vote plurality over General Gorr, detailing bribery, repeated ballots, and other schemes. Justice is expected as Fleming’s election is declared.
The new lighting contractor says overhead lines will be moved underground in the business district soon and extended as demand grows. It promises simple practical plans and new equipment to reduce electrical dangers, easing public concerns about rapid overhead wiring growth.
A proposal to bury wires prompts debate on securing city revenue from street use by private firms. The aldermen review a report showing Baltimore collects over 750000 annually and St Louis cities levy a percentage of gross receipts. Berlin and Frankfurt also apply means to ensure municipal return. Glasgow is mentioned in contrast.
The piece argues that the City Council's control of street railways and their lease to a company shows the system uses devices to secure payment for privileges. It criticizes Boston Journal’s charge that Quinl ey's ballot act amendment weakens reform and asserts educational requirements do not exist in the law and cannot be added. It defends the reform act as making voting safe and easy, while noting the amendment may improve it.
The Washington Evening Star comments on Mr Henry Carer Lopans plan to push a federal election law using the Australian ballot as a centralizing scheme. It argues Congress cannot change how states choose electors and warns of dangerous precedent. It also reviews Secretary Tracy's naval program, urging caution on a large buildout while supporting eight ships now.
A cautious observer warns that pursuing an early party advantage risks future peril to institutions. The remark stresses that only a careful, constitutional approach can protect long term stability and safeguard democratic norms.
A London born work by G Washington Moon titled With All Worldly Goods Endow, a theological novel challenging church and legal views on marriage. He criticizes the Book of Common Prayer and the endowment clause, suggesting reforms to prevent illegal matrimony while skewering enduring religious and legal contradictions.
A luxurious limited railway train now carries a stenographer and typewriter so travelers can attend to correspondence en route and save time. The stance criticizes busy executives for eschewing leisure and laments any measure that increases self-imposed burdens.
The editor of a New York dramatic paper explains printing a scandalous paragraph was done in a spirit of fun. He now faces a libel suit and recognizes that his humor was not appreciated as it ought to be by those harmed by the publication.
The celebrated FLAcK case has been delayed once more. Forecasts suggest the FLacws may spoil or fail to mature, delaying any resolution and keeping parties in suspense.
A set of brief items notes Lebel’s nearing death in England, Daudet at work on The Caravan, Ames wintering in Florida then Europe, Alfonso XIII convalescing, Talmage canceling engagements in London, Alma Tadema painting a Balfour portrait for the Royal Academy, Parnell’s death, Andrews chosen acting president at Madison University, the Khedive hosting a banquet for Henry M. Stanley, Dr Bartol’s wintering at Pasadena with improving health, Verrin sailing to Greece for archaeology studies, Howard duo in Torquay amid a London premiere, and a possible reinstatement of Sergeant Kelley with past jail term for a fatal shooting.
A dramatic Wir critique claims the Calumet Club barred author Archibald C. Gunter from membership, despite his wealth and success. The piece argues the club favors flaunted wealth and champagne breeding over literary achievement, revealing elitist prejudice against brains.
A Boston focused reminiscence on ecclesiastical architecture inspired by Wren style, noting church towers and acoustic flaws. It references Brattle Square and Berkeley Street churches, the Old South and King's Chapel, and playful jests about sounding boards and telescope-inspired steeples.
The Dominion government will enlarge Esquimault dry dock in British Columbia to 674 feet with a $400,000 vote. The imperial government will grant support as the dock serves the North Pacific squadron. Expansion follows rapid trade growth with Asia via the Canadian Pacific railway steamers.
Dramatic and musical notes review highlights Nadjy at the Hollis Street Theatre. Miss Fanny Rice and Miss Pauline Hall lead as Nadjy and Eteliva with strong performances and encores. Other cast members include Eva Davenport Georgie Lincoln John Brand and Charles J Campbell. Upcoming weeks feature My Jack Booth and Modjeska Merchant of Venice London Assurance and The Twelve Permipitations with new scenery.
The Philadelphia Record notes President Harrison’s policy differs from Cleveland's by not appointing many colored people to office and actively removing those appointed by Cleveland, marking a shift in patronage.
Managed with reverence to 1892, the final disposition by Mr. Harrison of Chicago appointments pleases few. Senator Cullom is completely disappointed and Senator Farwell only moderately pleased. The arrangement seems aimed at blocking Cullom from presidential consideration rather than selecting good men for customs and internal revenue posts. NGO Tunes (Ind.)
The selection of William W. Rolinson as Baltimore postmaster concludes a bitter, months long contest. Large Baltimore delegations visited the White House to press their views for and against Johnson, a Harrison aligned politician who led Republican League clubs in Maryland and served on the state central committee. The Silver Service Commission will monitor the Baltimore post office closely.
Mrs Ruth McEnery Stuart and Mrs M E M Davis, both New Orleans writers, are noted in literary circles. Early 1840s announcements from G P Putnam include The Story of the Barbary Corsairs and other volumes. Scribner February issue promises Ward and Ericsson articles. Transatlantic lists Dumas Maupassant and Gounod. River side series touches Maria Edgeworth. John Fiske prepares Civil Government book.
A collage of humorous anecdotes and social sketches. References to cultural figures like Mr. De Todd Miss Tilly and Vime lixey mix with satire on politicians Beaconsfield Gladstone and the Shogun Sanetomo. A London stationer joke and Americanism misunderstandings close the column.
The Barye and contemporaries show wrapped up in New York with about 74,000 paid visitors at 50 cents each and 18,000 catalogues sold at 25 cents. Receipts total around 41,500 despite poor weather, with insurance and care for loaned pieces near 7,000 and advertising at 4,500. One third of net proceeds go to the Barre Montalment Association for a Paris memorial, plus profits from a life of Charles De Kay book totaling about 12,000 so far. The Angelus will soon travel to Chicago for private viewings before exhibition in the Exposition building, with possible later return to New York.
Ottawa reports North West members unite to curb Mormon practices. Lee's Creek hosts about 1000 Utah refugees, prompting government to push laws making polygamy punishable. Mounted police claim solid proof of polygamy, yet no applicable statute exists.
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