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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1889
Page
4
A display promotes an ample carved sideboard featuring generous proportions, shelves for china, and a bevelled mirror. The piece blends traditional grandeur with modern grace, offered in fashionable woods as our own manufacture.
For twenty four hours weather in New Hampshire and Vermont calls for snow then clearing with slight warming except in Vermont. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and southern eastern New York see rain then clearing and colder winds with high west winds. Storm signals extend from Baltimore to Eastport.
A NY Herald letter asks how to correctly set a gaff topsail aboard yachts. The writer challenges Seawanhaka members and others to reveal the proper technique, describing common mistakes and urging a method that yields a flat, well-set sail without luffing when wind shifts.
The Atlanta Constitution reports sharp satire claiming Bostonians all move in select society as every resident allegedly writes poetry or novels, provoking commentary on local pretensions.
The Louisville Courier Journal mocks Boston residents for mispronouncing their city and scorns locals who insist on "Bahston" or "bawston" while dismissing Boston as ignorant outsiders attempt to settle on a preferred form.
In a proposal noting Squantum New Squantum Moon Island and Little Moon Island, the writer advocates Squantum annexing Boston and renaming the city Clicazo News. The piece portrays the annexation as a favorable swallowing of neighboring areas.
The Boston Post Publishing Company lists subscription prices for daily and weekly editions, payment details, and mailing instructions. It notes second class entry, sender risk, and payable checks to the Post Publishing Company with offices on Broadway Wall Street and Washington Corcoran Building.
The editor requires writers to include full name and address with all communications not for publication. No attention will be given to anonymous tips or underage submissions.
The note states that the Financial and Commercial Departments appear on pages six and seven while the Ship News is on page three. This describes a cataloging arrangement for the issue.
The Paris election results provoke cautious optimism among friends of France. Observers doubt Bonapartist influence has settled the political balance, noting ministers should not resign without clear proof Boulanger can command the Chamber.
The Boulangers win signals a boost for anti-republican forces as 125000 voters stayed away. Despite objections, Boulangers rise could challenge the current ministry whether their influence endures or fades as France watches with anxiety and curiosity.
Colonel W W Dudley sues the New York Times and World for libel over a Republican managers’ Indiana floater letter. An examination was ordered. Dudley fled the state and remained out of reach as his lawyers seek trial without his testimony. The case now faces New York jurisdiction and Dudley’s return.
Germany has shown a high hand in Zanzibar and Samoa, with a reign of terror on the east coast of Africa suggesting a pattern of aggressive imperial behavior and threats to regional stability.
A New York Times correspondent notes a broad Berlin driven policy of insult and aggression. The piece argues Germany’s strong military power allows impunity yet risks provoking a native backlash and missionary murders, with England poised to protest German traders and naval actions.
The passage suggests growing commerce and colonization could shape global relations. It notes Germany’s stance in the Zanzibar affair might prompt Britain and Russia to seek closer friendship and possibly draw France into a new unwritten triple alliance.
A New York Evening Post discussion frames Samoa as a test of U S obligations and neutrality. Secretary Whitney warns Germany aims to dominate Samoa for a commercial company, with German naval actions pressuring U S rights and coaling stations, risking conflict to defend national honor.
Beacon Society discussed Boston coast defense with Major Livermore Captain Russe and Lt Sotey, noting Boston’s vulnerable position between Halifax and Quebec. The talk urged a combined navy army fortifications torpedo mines and naval reserve to deter possible attacks and ensure rapid readiness.
A brief editorial lays out a stance on rights and privileges held by the United States. It argues the position is neither jingoism nor meddlesomeness and defends principled outreach aligned with national interests.
The article mocks Atrrep Waites for proposing Jonsonian authorship of Bacon, comparing his arguments to Donnelly and questioning the close ties and alleged prose drafts used for the Essays. It notes no cipher found and critiques the plausibility of linking Johnson and Bacon beyond friendship.
The Boston press is defended against charges of blackmail by Chicago America. The Lookout praises Boston critics for independence and fair judgments, challenging America to name a single abusing critic. It argues most Boston writers act honestly, supporting managers and artists without profit or bias.
The Boston funeral tribute recalls Charles A B Shepard as a man of remarkable generosity and personal integrity. He scorned deceit, lamenting a borrower’s lie about repayment and valuing kindness that preserved respect. His spontaneous warmth and hearty greeting left a lasting impression on friends and colleagues.
The piece contrasts sociable and unsociable city dwellers. It notes some seek company to avoid loneliness while others crave solitude in crowds. It observes urban life attracts those who enjoy street noise and activity, while country life leaves them listless. Tavener.
Mrs. James G. Blaine searches the city for a suitable residence and may build if none proves fitting. The piece notes the Blaines’ social prominence, while other items mention Edwin Thorne and Rose Harrison’s 22 and 44 year old marriage, Amos Cummings’ devoted pair, and jibes about Colonel Ingersoll and M. Jacques.
Reports from Indianapolis and Augusta suggest James G Blaine may become Secretary of State while Andrew Allison is offered the Treasury. Murat Halstead says Harrison may name Blaine, Wanamaker visits reinforce cabinet talk as March 4 approaches.
The piece notes possible irregularities in transmitting the electoral votes from four states and the broader point that a President is not decided by electors alone. It mentions Senator Quay's whereabouts, Republican party plans in Texas, and a Texas plan that oddly proposes separate white and colored conventions to combat race prejudice.
A collage of gossip and anecdotes features John Wanamaker’s Paris voyage via Indianapolis, Halford’s fame, a linen collar named Elijah, spelling reform debates, a Mattapoisett pie claim, White House cook ambitions, a Paris hair anecdote, a flirtatious toboggan anecdote, and a Washington paper controversy. Senator Zebulon Vance’s praised Supreme Court argument ends with the court affirming.
The clipper Merrimac, sunk twenty-one years ago near Townsends Inlet on the New Jersey shore, has been located by Somes Point wreckers after years of search. The 1867 Liverpool to Philadelphia liner carried silver bars zinc and other metals valued at about 150 000 dollars, with plans to recover cargo next summer.
A satirical note contrasts American and German papers claiming each country noses the other. It suggests if the triple alliance endures, no one will be mistaken for John Chinaman.
The Springfield Republican notes that the Boston Journal concedes a mistake in yielding to the Wool Growers' Association while Vermont farmers petition Congress for higher wool duties, placing the Journal in a difficult position.
The article predicts a negative administration with an unsatisfying Cabinet and stalled reforms. It foresees factional peace failing, Platt pursuing patronage, and principled Republicans discouraged from action. It praises President Harrison's integrity but notes limited impact due to duplicating Hayes and Garfield policies.
The Springfield Union urges Massachusetts Republicans to choose their State ticket without external influence and delegate meddling. It argues the party should decide its own nominees this year rather than rely on visiting statesmen and external ambitions.
The Horticultural Society discussed occupying the present hall at a Saturday meeting and referred the issue to a five member committee including Walcott Hyde Kidder Andrews French and Parker. The group may spend up to 500 on plans and will publish a report to members ahead of a future meeting.
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