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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1887
Page
4
In Boston’s Beacon Street area residents shed overcoats amid a warm spell yet risk rheumatism as rain and ice linger in gutters. The piece contrasts bold fashion with cautionary notes on premature warmth and city cleanup, recalling childhood snowball memories and reflections on literary publicity.
Milk near Washington Street lists subscription prices for DAILY and WEEKLY editions. DAILY one year nine dollars, six months four fifty, three months two twenty five, one month seventy five cents. WEEKLY one year twenty one fifty. Entered as second class matter.
The Senate yesterday approved a retaliatory measures bill in a long debate with a 46 to 1 vote. Only Virginia’s Mr. Ridderberger opposed, preserving his notoriety as a political humorist in this matter.
Dr Aveling claims no difference with the National Socialistic executive committee over services and expenses yet the Socialistic Labor party holds weekly New York discussions. Last Sunday two hours denounced reformers who cost supporters high priced cigars wines and corsage bouquets at five dollars each. The article notes workers fund such extravagance while also funding strikes and boycotts and recalls English lecturers enjoying the perks.
Doubt is voiced about Washingtons treaty acceptance by the Hawaiian government though the pact extends current commercial relations for seven years. An added clause grants the United States exclusive right to Pearl River Harbor on Oahu to build a coaling and repair station, a move seen as forestalling European encroachment and strengthening Pacific position.
The last call of 3 per cent bonds will reduce outstanding notes to 40 million dollars and bring the Treasury closer to hoarding surplus revenue. Income exceeds expenditures by ten million monthly, and all 3 per cents will be called by June first. No bonds redeemable before 1891 remain, forcing Congress to act to prevent a looming currency shortage as 70 million idle funds accumulate.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology petitions for a $200000 state appropriation to boost its endowment. Since 1865 it has enrolled 3119 students, with 637 current attendees and over 63 percent Massachusetts residents from 91 towns. The university has spent $558,625 on buildings and $1,695,911 on current expenses, with rising student numbers straining resources.
The institution reports annual net investment gains under $22,000 with two-fifths consumed by interest. It urges the State to consider a further endowment through legislative action.
The article weighs European tensions with France and Germany poised along the Rhine as Austria readies fortress posts. It notes Bulgaria as a lesser flashpoint, and Ireland’s strain echoes past coercion, with Gladstone shifting stance amid tenant rights protests.
Senator Beck seeks to bar members of Congress from taking fees as lawyers for railroad firms that benefited from federal charters or land grants. Opponents stall debate citing reflections at home, while Beck presses for a direct vote on the bill’s prohibitions.
Postmaster Corse advocates a fast New York to Boston mail train and a reverse service. The plan would depart New York around 11 30 p m and arrive in Boston at 5 5 a m with a return trip, saving an hour each way. Merchants and express companies support the improved delivery and connections, despite cost concerns.
Rumors of coercive measures in Parliament stir Irish anti rent agitation led by Nationalist leaders. Public sentiment toward police arrests grows bitter as the movement proceeds.
The piece reviews tenacity of language, focusing on the verb claim its misuse over centuries. It cites Webster and a 1814 Connecticut law passage, notes Steele’s misuses, and praises defenders of precise meaning while summarizing Harvard University reports from 1885–86 on prayers and elective-system changes.
The statistics highlight Harvard's 1885-86 undergraduates at 958 versus 184 this season, with elective course results showing students selecting wisely. The treasurer reports a year end balance around $53,000, signaling a strong financial position and progress under President Eliot and the faculty.
In the February issue the Popular Science Monthly carries W S Lilly’s pessimistic notes on Materialism and Morality and a reply by Professor Huxley. The exchange centers on belief in God immortality and free will with science noted as unable to disprove them. The piece also highlights other articles by James Pellew Hatch and Abbott. A Virginia play Virginius is praised for its earnest acting though some scenes are critiqued. Virginia actors Miss Wainwright Studley and Mosley are noted with an upcoming theatre schedule.
The release slate features Browning’s Parleyings with Cer tain People of Importance in Their Day and Bret Harte’s A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready and Devil’s Ford. Roosevelt writes a Thomas H. Benton volume in the American Statesmen Series. Appleton’s Cyclopaedia sales near 15 million dollars with 129000 sets. Murray's Magazine debuts in London with Byroniana and Grant studies.
The theatre review discusses Virginius by Sheridan Knowles as valued for stage tradition more than intrinsic merit. It notes its vigorous passages and audience appeal, but argues the Roman play remains distant from modern sensibilities unless seen through Shakespearean parallels. Louis James faces tough comparisons yet stirs notable enthusiasm.
The Jilt, Boucicault's sporting comedy, drawn from last season's Museum run, played at Hollis Street Theatre. Myles O’Hara impressed with Irish brogue and polished craft, while Kitty Thorndyke Miss Thorndyke and others delivered in familiar style. Critics noted lively dialogue, believable humor, and strong acting though someQuartets parts lacked earlier spark. The prompter’s audible cueing marred an otherwise smooth performance following the racecourse scene.
Rienzi entered its second and last week at the Boston Theatre before a large audience. Mr Barrett's impersonation is interesting though uneven and not equal to his best work. The stage settings earned praise and a strong ticket sale awaited Ideal opera company performances next week.
The Boston Museum crowd welcomed Abraham Lincoln Post 111 of Charles Town for a dual purpose. They enjoyed the play Held by no Enemy and presented their comrade Mr. James Burrows with a gold watch between acts one and two.
The Bijou theatre presents Mr. Joseph Derrick's three act comedy Confusion this week. John W. Jennings makes his first appearance as Christopher Blizzard, delivering genuine humor and pleasing performance by Lizzie Goode as Rose Mumpleford. A large audience attended. Confusion will run one week.
J J Dowling and Sadie Hassan starred in a four act comedy drama Never Say Die at the Howard Atheneum. Dowling played Jack Wallingford with Hattie Pike as Lenora Wallingford and Sadie Hasson as Criff. The chorus received praise and the house was crowded with strong audience applause. The company will continue performances throughout the week.
Salgbury's Troubadours presented The Humming Bird at Park Theatre last night a light comedy where three couples answer personals from the New York Herald. Nate Salsbury as Joseph Brass and Nellie McHenry as Sally Styles provide lively performances with Marie Becker singing several songs. The piece offers pleasant change but adds little to the troupe's repertoire.
A cable from Dr. Krueger of the European Union of Astronomers announces a comet discovery on January 18 by Dr. Thorne, director of the Cordova Observatory in South America. The object, likely the Melbourne sighting three days later, is in the Gras constellation and may become very bright like the 1880 comet first announced by Dr. Gould.
A collage of quips and notes from newspapers on subjects ranging from insurance antics to political jibes, theater chatter, oddball exchanges, labor talk, and a satirical look at a satin proof menu. It threads humor, opinion, and everyday oddities across cities.
The piece argues against a standing armed force for hire to manage protests, calling for local self-government and militia use if local police fail. It condemns outside Pinkerton guards as dangerous and provocative to strikers, contrasting American principles with foreign methods.
A noisy delegation of business men argues over wool tariff interpretation with manufacturers on both sides. Promoters of native industry demand contrasts between high and low duties. The piece suggests protection should favor cheaper raw material seekers.
A New York Herald note reports extreme winter conditions with seven feet of snow in Vermont and seven inches of mud in New York, illustrating widespread disruption and severity of the storms.
A New York Post Industrial thought argues a legislature should not only provide time and opportunity for improvement and education but also defend the liberty to choose leisure. It contends workers deserve freedom to enjoy evenings in halls and seek amusement if they please, over compulsory self-improvement.
The Chicago Times argues for steel gunboats to defend New York City from offshore fleets. It contends fortifications alone fail against a long range attacker and urges building steel vessels for both defense and potential offense.
A New York Herald editorial urges a rigid membership line for labor groups to bar anarchists, claiming such policy would fortify unity and gain trusted attention without suspicion.
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