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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1891
Page
4
Closing the Lobster Factories on the French Shore
The piece argues the closure of sixty lobster factories by the British admiral will devastate Newfoundland communities. It predicts mass unemployment and big financial losses, warning the move will heighten colonial resentment while noting French demands for strict enforcement of the modus vivendi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
McKinley tariff praised by New York Tribune
The piece mocks the Tribune's repeated praise for the McKinley tariff claiming it raises labor demand and wealth while not raising consumer prices, arguing that assertion alone proves nothing and ignores those who pay more for goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
United States
the Tribune
A Farmers' Strike Plan Cited With Narrow Tariff Limits
The Farmers' Alliance schemes a wheat strike to push prices higher, praising adaptability. The piece notes how tariffs enabled successful combinations in manufacturing but left farmers out, implying taxes would burden farmers rather than let them corner markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Alliance
Debunking Claims On Copyright And Cheap Books
The piece argues that the new international copyright law will not end cheap books. It contends standard English works remain affordable, and new rights will be balanced by competition. Readers should buy well bound books rather than pamphlets, accepting a possible modest price rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Sun
The Case of Examiner Drew Dismissal Plea
A Treasury Department decision to dismiss Bank Examiner Drew rests on age considerations rather than harsher sanctions. The article notes the focus on his age as the reason for removal from service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Examiner Drew
Treasury Department
Leniency praised amid bank scandal and political debate
The piece argues government leniency toward Drew, a bank examiner dismissed for omitting 544 851 16 dollars from the Keystone Bank report, reflects leniency for the wreck that harmed notable figures. It questions Wanamaker's explanations and notes concern over Bardsley’s sealed confession under a new Pennsylvania law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew
Keystone Bank of Philadelphia
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Bardsley
Pennsylvania
Plain speaking and resolute action on Quay reform
The Boston Journal urges reform in the Pennsylvania Republican leadership led by Mr. Quay. It calls for plain speaking and decisive action, arguing to first target Quay within the National Republican organization and then in White House councils. It questions Quay’s current role compared to his 1888 election of Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Journal
Republican Party
Pennsylvania
Republican ‘Party
Quay
National Republican Organization
White House
Amuck
Pennsylvania Republican Machine
Harrison
A BAD MISTAKE By a party vote the Executive Council refused consent
The Executive Council, by party vote, refused to confirm Governor nominees Chauntry Smith to the Board of Railroad Commissioners firing the Crocker vacancy. The editorial denounces the move as a dangerous perversion of the appointment system and warns it mirrors office brokering and partisan machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Chauncry Smith
Board of Railroad Commissioners
George G. Crocker
Smith
Crocker
W.t
Education debate on passion and instinct in modern schools
A conference at Bethlehem highlights a missing element in current education. The writer fears modern schooling constrains passion and instinct, contrasting with medieval aims which valued forming a hard fighter in youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Moralizing on American character and temperance notes
The piece critiques American self perception, urging stronger instincts and action. It cites Governor Andrew, Lincoln, and Grant, contrasts education with vitality, and mocks excessive peace and polite behavior. It discusses travel, protectionism, temperance like a English rector Morpount, executions at Sing Sing, Gordon-Cummings, and Mrs Harrison’s stance on foreign goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Polytechnic
Lincoln
Grant
West Point
Kaiser Wilhelm Commentary on Guards Allegations
Kaiser Wilhelm defends the Guards as riding well and brave in the confrontation. Quay dismisses recent charges as false, echoing distrust of last year’s claims. the source signals political tension and public skepticism toward official narratives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser Wilhelm
George
Quay
Portrait of John Bardsley in Independence Hall
The Philadelphia Record notes portraits in Independence Hall include John Bardsley. His portrait, hung at the right of the president’s chair, is slated for removal from the Common Council Chamber as he begins what is described as a life sentence at Cherry Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bardsley
Philadelphia
Old
Independence Hall
United States
Pennsylvania
Cherry Hill
Variety of light items and quips in era press
A collage of snippets spans spiced wordplay and curiosities from humor to naval notes. Topics include Admiral Walker’s popularity, New York State flower choice, legal quips, fashioning a Venusian volcano in prose, and a mix of anecdotes about Beatrix, Arthur Orton, and naval history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Walker
Maud
Webb
New York
Roswell P
A Typical "Business Republican" in the Era of Tariffs
The piece profiles Niedringhaus as a modern business Republican who touts a lean tin works and a small crew including a Welshman and two boys. He hoards foreign tin to sell later at high profits once a higher tariff takes effect, arguing for tariff policy that benefits shrewd Republican business men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Post
Ind
Niedringhaus
Wanamaker Desk Top Features Glass Map Surface
The Washington Star notes Postmaster General Wanamaker uses a glass topped desk with a map beneath it. The map covers the United States with parts of Canada and New Mexico, showing counties, cities, towns, and rail lines so he can trace post routes and offices while seated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Washington Star
United States
Canada
New Mexico
Mr. Wanamaker
A Slave to Duty
Rumor says Mr Blaine shows little enthusiasm for a 1892 Republican nomination yet may accept if circumstances favor the party. Close friends doubt action soon, but superb Americanism might prompt him to permit his name for the public welfare when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Rep
Blaine
Bell Shakes 116 Years With Independence Day Ring
The State House bell tolled at midnight signaling the Day of Independence with 116 peals representing years since liberty first rang. A German Town committee of 44 citizens raised a flag at Town Hall as the clock struck midnight marking the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
State House
Liberty
Louu
Germantown
Union
Town Hall
A Lesson From The Servia
The New York Times notes great liners rely on speed under steam and warns steam power must not fail. It advocates duplicating crucial machinery and appointing a jury member for each part prone to breakdown, as a safeguard for at sea repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Subsidies by Hook or Crook in the Providence Journal
The Boston Journal argues subsidies should benefit not only the paid vessel but all vessels of the company, praising Treasury funds to the Pacific Mail ship and to ships under the British flag for the Inman Line amid a controversial subsidy policy debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boston Journal
Treasury
Pacific Mail
Inman Line
Best way to help him: bid up Ohio wool markets
The Springfield Republican argues that National Woollen Association manufacturers should aid McKinley by bidding up Ohio wool in markets. It claims lower wool prices despite a higher tariff hinder the mayoral election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republican
National Woollen Association
McKinley
Ohio
Open Churches and Summer Reflections in Boston
In Boston the author laments summer church closures and wishes churches open daily for shelter and meditation, contrasting with Catholic and Episcopalian practices. He recalls childhood church atmospheres, notes summer apathy among pew owners, and condemns a public display of parental tyranny seen on a streetcar, calling for stronger social responses to domestic abuse.
NotableAmericans Attend Various Events and Roles Abroad
General Longstreet plans to attend the New Hampshire veterans reunion at Weirs next month. Edwin H. Vanderfelt, famed as a Museum leading man, will star in Henry Arthur Jones's new London play. George W. Childs and family stay at their Eiberon cottage in Long Branch. Jay Gould’s family, with Mr. and Mrs. George Gould, head to Saratoga this week. Walker Fearn, head of foreign affairs for the World’s Fair, is Southern by birth and Yale 1851 alumnus. he served in Brussels and Mexico as secretary of the American Legation. Rev. William C. Winslow of Boston vacations at Appledore Isles of Shoals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Longstreet
New Hampshire
Weirs
Edwin H. Vanderfelt
Museum
Henry Arthur Jones
London
George W. Childs
Misses Childs
Eiberon
Long Branch
Jay Gould
George Gould
Saratoga
Walker Fearn
New Orleans
Yale
Brussels
Mexico
William C. Winslow
D.D
Boston
Appledore
Isles of Shoals
Simple Funeral Services For Kennard And Shimmin
The funeral of William H. Kennard was held at his residence 270 Newbury street with Rev. Hale and Rev. Stopford W. Brooke officiating. Pallbearers included Samuel Tourtelot James Anderson John Russell George H. Eustis for Bigelow Kennard & Co and William White James C. Tucker for Columbia Lodge of Masons. Burial followed at Forest Hills Cemetery. Simple funeral services for Charles I Shimmin were at St Pauls Church with Rev. John S. Lindsay presiding ushers William F. Blake Henry Parkman James Parker Sigourney Butler and burial at Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Kennard
Newbury Street
Dr. Hale
Stopford W. Brooke
Samuel Tourtelot
James Anderson
John Russell
George H. Eustis
Bigelow, Kennard & Co
William White
James C. Tucker
Columbia Lodge of Masons
Forest Hills Cemetery
Charles I’. Shimmin
St. Paul’s Church
John 8. Lindsay
William FP. Blake
Kenry Parkman
James Parker
Sigourney Butler
Milton
Balloon wrecks cottage after storm at naval exhibition
A balloon launched from the naval exhibition grounds rose into a storm and struck a cottage at Bexley Height, partly wrecking the building. All three occupants in the balloon car escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bexley
Lucky
Those Wild Street Bands Threaten State House Harmony
A Boston letter recounts a riot of street music near the State House and a public meeting where antiquarians praised their own quiet, while a youth proposed a city commission to license bands by class. The plan would bar third and fourth class players near the State House, stirring debate and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taverner
State House
Stuupiosus
Summer publishers' work praised in England from Boston firm
A Boston publishing house recently moved to London receives cordial British reception. Publishers praise the list of titles by Osgood McIlvaine Co including Hardy, Jewett, Wilde, and Oscar Wilde works, plus Red Letter Series. Harper’s Magazine English edition and new biographies are noted. Holt, Heath, and Appleton releases are highlighted with Canadian guide by Charles G. D. Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Boston
London
House of Messrs
James R. Osgood
McIlvaine & Co
Messrs. Osgood, McIlvaine & Co
Thomas Hardy
Sarah Orne Jewett
New England
Miss Wilkins
Jerry
Newfound River
I. N. Page
Messrs. Harper & Bros
Gladstone
G. W. E. Russell
Stuart J. Reid
Lord Beaconsfield
Robert Peel
Viscount Melbourne
Messrs
Henry Holt & Co
Earl Barnes
Stanford University
California
Appleton
Charles G. D. Roberts
Canada
Niagara Falls
Cape Breton
Lake St. John
Newfoundland
Distemper Outbreak Hits Horses at Bloodgood Farm
At H K Bloodgood's stock farm in New Marlboro twelve miles east of Great Barrington a distemper outbreak sickens five horses. Two horses have died including Lady Emma and Lady Grove, valued together at ten thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
H. K. Bloodgood
New Marlboro
Here
Emma
Grove
Work of the Cyclone Hits Barrouy Louisiana
A July 8 report from Baron Rouey Louisiana notes cyclone damage exceeds initial estimates with the city suffering at least 200000 dollars in losses and the Board of Control placing penitentiary damages at 50000 dollars as assessments rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Rouey
Board of Control
Wentworth Tennis Opens Second Round At Newcastle
In Newcastle N Flor July 8 tennis began second round with H Gray of Lowell defeating intercollegiate champion F H Hovey. Pratt beat M L Pratt? No, Pratt of Longwood Club beat H C Grimes 6 2 6 2. Farrington and Tallant battled in a long match, Tallant losing after second set. Hovey defeated Pratt in both sets 6 2 6 2 in the semifinal round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentworth
Newcastle
N,fl
H. Gray
Lowell
F. H. Hovey
Gray
Hovey
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Pederorcescso
M. L. Pratt
Longwood Club
H.C. Grimes
Pratt
Mitchell
Hugh Tallant
Harvard
Willis Farrington
Tallant
Farrington
Stead Die O'S
Os Farrington
Truman Eas
Deuce
Farmers reject new People's party in New England and New York
New England Homestead canvass finds farmers not endorsing the People's party. Most favor independent action within existing parties, with only a few predicting 1 to 2 percent farmer support and limited enthusiasm for silver coinage. Grange and Farmers' League influence seen as guiding a mainly independent rural political stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
New People’s Party
New England
New York State
Maine
Treasury
The
Grange
Farmers’ League
Farmers’ Movement
Patchwork Legislation on Drunkenness Draws Fire from Lex.
A Boston letter to the editor criticizes a new anti drunkenness law as defective and poorly framed. The writer argues it discharges suspects before inquiry, creates farcical investigations, and burdens police and probation staff with unwieldy duties while highlighting non resident arrests and procedural loopholes. Dated July 7, 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Central Court
Commonwealth
Savage
House Committee On
Judiciary
Senate
House
Boston
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