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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1890
Page
4
The notice lists that the Financial Department appears on page six, the Commercial Department on pages six and seven, and the Ship News on page three, guiding readers to the relevant sections in the newspaper.
The piece mocks using Montana’s ballot reform as proof against the Australian ballot system and argues that honest ballots cannot be equated with fraud. It notes Allison’s renomination was hurried by a weak Iowa Republican opposition lacking unity.
The Detroit Free Press questions General BurgerR's pessimistic ballot reform views and labels his claims as a statement of fact while demanding more complete figures. It argues Butler’s indictment lacks sufficient data to show which party suffered more from indifference and ignorance.
An Illinois Farmers' Institute debated making wheat culture profitable. A speaker proposed radical options including a 75 cent per bushel import duty plus a 50 percent ad valorem tax and land taxes of 10 to 15 dollars per acre, contrasted with free trade to allow domestic farmers to compete.
The Journal defends its stance on the Samoan treaty, arguing that media differences reflect legitimate judgment rather than candor or intelligence failure. It notes that impartial debate is possible even among politically aligned papers and criticizes its own organ for not meeting Tribune’s praise according to its stated duties.
The removal of Captain Pints, a division chief in the Pension Office, follows scandal over his personal gain from the Tannen regime. The action has stirred as much uproar as the earlier dismissal of his superior, amid a letter he has written addressing the matter.
The text portrays a speaker praising intraparty rhetoric likening dismissal to wartime valor while attacking Commissioner Raum Secretary Noble and the administration for letting Democratic soldiers stay in office. The speech references Tanner, Foraker, and others as part of a critique shaping forthcoming pension bills.
Interviews in our news columns discuss reforming nominating caucuses building on Massachusetts secret ballot success. Readers weigh benefits and details, noting cautious broader adoption, legislative timing, and varying opinions on limits, publicity, and enforcement.
Reports from steamships crossing the North Atlantic describe very rough weather. No confirmed ship losses yet, but danger is implied as units like the Catalonia pass wreckage and fear for their own safe arrival in port.
The federal bar meeting appoints a seven member committee led by Judge Lowell to study docket congestion and report a relief plan. American Bar Association statistics show 1028 of 2902 cases involve citizens of different states, often corporations removing suits to federal court. A simple rule treating corporations as citizens where they do business could prune nonfederal matters and speed justice.
A Morning contemporary criticizes Aldermen for proposing unlimited city debt and urges the Mayor to take a clear stand. It warns that the petition to Legislature makes the city responsible, condemns rushing to raise debt and taxes, and urges restraint to protect public interests against suburban speculation.
Anxious nation relieved as Neue Bir arrives in San Francisco safely and proceeds toward New York World. Journey aims to circumnavigate the globe in seventy five days and beat Jules Verne’s fictional Phineas Fogg.
The coal dealers supply large stocks to steamships, offsetting the mild winter which has reduced fuel use. Sailors on long, perilous voyages gain sympathy for their extra burden as ships rely more on coal during this period.
The steamship Hugin has just sailed from New York for Boca del Toro. If she encounters the rough weather now prevalent at sea she may have a tight squeeze.
A Boston reader praises humane acts toward horses, urges dealers to slow loading on icy Park Street, and laments cruelty. The piece then recalls Boston water color interest, notes artists shifting from oils, and reflects on Sunday School teachers and a quirky street encounter, ending with doubts about some teachers’ past.
Bowdoin prizes at Harvard for 1889 90 awarded to Charles Warren for Jefferson as a Country Gentleman. Henry Barrett Learned receives for a critical study of Matthew Arnold. Frank Lincoln Olmsted wins for The Story of the Armada. Hugh Tallant awarded for evolution metaphysics inquiry. Charles Burton Gulick earns a translation prize. Judges listed include Wendell John Fiske and others.
Edwin Booth stars as Richelieu in Bulwer Lytton's drama at the Boston Theatre. The review praises Booth for portraying a refined yet relentless statesman, notes Julie Monjeska’s strong performance, finds supporting players uneven, and previews remaining pieces Tonwit The Fool's Revenge and Donna Dianna.
The Kendals announce a February Boston engagement at Hollis Street Theatre with a packed repertoire including Impulse Queen's Shilling The Iron Master The Weaker Sex A White Lie A Scrap of Paper and The Iron Master Tickets go on sale January 30 with mail orders accepted until 6 pm January 29 for all performances Seat requests require cash with limit of ten tickets per show and mail orders addressed to Isaac B Rich ready for pickup January 30 at 10 am.
A critical review of Mr John Orth's piano recital at Steinert Hall, labeling the program ambitious and flawed. The writer condemns the two piano piece and Orth's performance for insipidity, rigidity, and liberties with Chopin, contrasting Kneisel's Schumann with Orth's insufficient concert skill.
Last night the Bible Reading Society charity concert at Chickering Hall drew praise for a well chosen program. Mrs Stoddard sang charmingly and Miss Pray and Miss Hopkins showed strong talent. Messrs Van Raalte Jacker Ererly Sumner and Whelpley impressed in their sections. The event was a financial success to aid a needy charity.
A collage of brief vignettes from era gossip and letters: ex senator Labor pursues a Senate bid after mining losses. Nasr-ed-Din reportedly has about sixty wives. lively London music scenes honor Edward Grieg. Atlanta funds a Grady hospital for white and black patients. autograph sales reveal Voltaire and Watts fetch low sums while Boswell and Johnson fetch modest prices. Lawrence Barrett sails to Europe. college dignitaries greet Prof B L Cilley in Boston. the Count of Paris plans a U S visit amid anti-British sentiment in Portugal. a Bengal Brahmin’s amulet hides treasure near Pir Shah Nepal shrine. a comic scene of Miss Summerfield and Mr Lightfoot in Life magazine.
The March Wide Awake features The Beautiful Emily Marshall by Frances A. Humphrey with Harding's portrait as frontispiece. The February Book Buyer will publish F Marion Crawford’s first periodical portrait and the conclusion of its literary prize with $300 in cash prizes. Upcoming issues of Forum Century Arena and other leads include articles by Walker and Lea, a life of Lincoln finale, Greek terra-cottas, and a Sarony photogravure.
To the Editor the writer questions Hon Candler's involvement in postmaster appointments at Framingham. The author argues Candler lacks knowledge of civil service reform and notes strong independent sentiment in the district aiming to elect a broad, independent representative in the coming nine months before November.
A letter praising Professor Bowen highlights his teaching in mental philosophy. It recalls a thirty year old garden chat where he clarified a pupil's difficulty and sparked renewed interest in philosophy. The piece notes Bowen grew more animated with smaller classes and increased pupil engagement in Ou dan 22 l5vd.
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