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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1890
Page
4
The memorial to the Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital requests state consideration for aid to enlarge its facilities. With twenty years of service and a plan to add eighty beds, land was purchased for future buildings and better patient classification. Petitioners urge that precedents in similar cases justify supportive action.
The new street commissioner plans roll calls of laborers at police stations to show police support for cleanliness. An officer will enforce ordinances in every precinct while shopkeepers face warnings and possible arrest for street litter. Garbage carts must be covered and not overloaded. Boston notes it has not yet reached New York’s level of disorder but could learn from the plan.
The American Forestry Association proposes a practical scheme to halt reckless timber cutting and fires. The bill withdraws unsurveyed public timber lands from entry and places them under U.S. military protection, then creates a Forest Commission to study and report a preservation plan. The effort is nonpartisan and urged for earnest congressional consideration.
In Concord effort grows to replace postmaster William Buttrick, a Cleveland appointee and Civil War veteran, with his assistant. Though a Democrat, Buttrick enjoys strong Republican local support, including Judge Hoar. Critics call the push a perverse Civil Service reform, arguing it would oust a faithful official for party reasons.
Count von Taare head of the Austrian speaks with a New York Herald correspondent in Vienna about current cordial feelings between Austria and the Austro-Hungarian ministry.
The writer celebrates growing harmony among Austria Hungary and Bohemia comparing it to North South unity in the United States. The piece credits Count von Traye for averting earlier factional rifts and notes Austria’s stabilizing influence in Europe benefits the world.
A Boston school committee move requires detailed reports of every corporal punishment case and two years of public inspection. Despite praise as a reform, critics warn enforcement will be difficult and pose clashes with powerful teachers unions and political pressure.
The NY World’s Fair of 1892 faces political strife as Senate action adds twenty two commissioners, provoking clashes led by Boss Platt. Democrats oppose expansion while supporters argue the list blends parties. The stalled bill risks wrecking New York’s bid amid patronage and Tammany Hall concerns.
Miss Sarah Freeman Clarke presents twenty one oil paintings in Williams & Everett showing Egypt scenes from Karnac to the Nile and Floridian moss draped trees in Florida. Doll Richards features John La Farge with eighty eight works in pencil crayon watercolor and oil highlighting The Visit of Nicodemus to Christ and lily studies.
In Boston the street commissioners hear a proposal to rename parts of Clarendon street and a critic cautions against altering a continuous thoroughfare for fashion or class bias. He recalls Belknap Joy street, Anne to North street and warns that changes can erode historic associations and public convenience. He notes prior missteps and urges reserved, lasting reasons for any name change.
The text notes opposition by masters in the next election and expresses confidence that strong results in compliant districts will stand as object lessons to promote reform. It emphasizes learning from those districts where enforcement has yielded good outcomes and anticipates broader support.
The passage argues that Boss PLATTs interference will complicate obtaining Congressional approval for the Fair, making the task more doubtful and difficult. It labels the anticipated political ends as contemptible at best and questions the rationale behind the action.
The February Forum presents Professor Hennequin on writing for the stage. He criticizes manuscripts as worse than bad performances and argues originality matters more than mere construction. He outlines his own clear methods while warning that much good advice may be wasted on aspiring writers.
The New York Graphic, started March 4 1873 with capital of 125000, was sold at auction for 11000. It printed lithographs for the Patent Office and hydrographic maps, and stamps. After a checkered career its final failure seemed foregone, with little chance of illustrated daily journalism returning soon.
Mr Howertzs notes the first edition It Dr Johnsons Tasseias dated 1749 titled The Price of Abys sinia sold in New York for $15. The sale hints at antiquarian interest and the demand for modern editions as well.
The text describes an art exhibition where a single painting condenses a shelf of books into a pastoral scene. The light of southern Rhodesland bathes the white barn and old house, suggesting family histories told by the artist through brushwork. The show ends Thursday, February 6.
A Boston Post column lampoons grandiose titles used by secret society leaders and the clash with militia pretensions. It notes figures like Supreme Dictator and Grand Chancellor, comments on Past Grinds, and wryly warns of a possible clash between militia officers and these titled orders.
A large gathering of actors artists journalists and social figures reception in honor of Mme Modjeska at Parker House with Fadette Orchestra and ornate tea service. Gov. Brackett and many notable guests joined ushers Mrs Sallie Joy White and Mrs Ole Bull to welcome Modjeska while guests circulated among floral centerpieces and fine china.
The Duke of Aosta allegedly leaves 7.5 million to his three sons. Robert Louis Stevenson is in Ania Saimon gathering material for future works. Lieutenant Bouchert reaches Mt Kenia with Dr Peters's expedition. Russian artist Sokolow sells a large Borki railway painting for 25,000 dollars and exhibits in Paris. William Walter Phelps, US minister at Berlin, met Princes Alexander and George of Prussia, recalling ties with Professor Aguysiz and noting Emma Thursby and Bret Harte. He also mentions meeting Miss Thursby at Ems.
Pequossette Lodge F and A M Watertown unveils spacious rooms in the Otis building on Main street after twenty years in Noyes block. The 31 by 47 foot lodge room and 20 by 20 reception space host a reception, address of welcome, and historical sketch. The 125-member lodge has hosted up to 300 names. officers installed by Worthy Grand and local officials. Banquet with music and floral decor closes the evening.
At 6 o’clock last evening an unknown man about 45 years old was run over and killed in the yard of the Boston and Albany railroad. He stood five feet ten inches, medium complexion, wore dark clothes a brown overcoat and long top boots. A milk bill bearing the name T Sullivan was found in his pocket.
A collage of quips and notes spans boxing imagery, weather metaphors, trousers as tells, lending a hand, furniture sales, photography, Henry James, political jokes, old American humor, Chinese massage, church contributions, editor banter, and a survey on spousal resemblance. It cites sources from China to London and mentions Munkacsy, Titian, and Geneva's Photographic Society.
A Boston event organized by Miss Anna Phillips gathered ladies and gentlemen to discuss starting public libraries in small towns lacking libraries. Speakers cited Bedford Cotuit Peterboro Westport Port Elizabeth and praised local effort, with emphasis on town control. The meeting formed a committee to push legislation and study methods, noting Australia as a model.
Suffrage anniversary meetings conclude with a sociable in the Meionaon this evening from five to nine thirty. Mrs Lucy Stone presides. Social reunion five to six dinner six to seven. Music by the Waltham and Somerville leagues. Short addresses by Rev. Charles G Ames Fanny B Ames Rev Ht and Anna Garlin Spencer Rev Adam Bowles Miss Alice Stone Blackwell William Ted Garrison esq and others.
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