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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1889

Page

4

Boston Post Milk Subscription Rates Notice

Entered as second class matter and published with payment details. All money sent at sender's risk and checks should be payable to the Post Publishing Company. Washington and New York offices listed with agents Bridgman Birmingham & Co. and Corcoran Building contact.

Post Publishing Company New York Broadway and Wall Street Bridgman, Birmingham & Co Washington Corcoran Building Fifteenth Street

Sixth Seventh Pages Hold Financial and Ship News

The notice directs readers to the newspaper sections where the Financial and Commercial Departments appear on pages six and seven, and the Ship News is located on page three.

Gladstone Seeks Three-Minister Majority in Royal Grants

In the House of Commons Mr Gladstone urged a three ministerial majority for the royal grants committee. He aimed to preserve a precedent for future Liberal administrations. The committee will consider provisions for Prince Albert Victor and Princess Lovelace of Wales amid a tense mood and likely demand for a permanent settlement after full inquiry.

Gladstone House of Commons DiLwyn Brap- Laugh Prince Albert Victor Princess Lovutsr Wales

Editorial Wordplay Over Foreign Policy and a Commanding Figure

The New York Mail and Express is cited for its broad foreign affairs coverage and hints that Colonel SHEPARD may secure the Russian mission. The piece notes discussions on Germany, Japan, Damascus history, Costa Rica peace, and American romance, suggesting political gratitude and a possible St Petersburg posting for the editor.

New York Mail and Express Shepard Japan Damascus Costa Rica St. Petersburg Harrison

Signatures and Suspicions Surround Gail Hamilton Letters

The North American Review faces questions over authorship of unsigned letters under Gail Hamilton. George William Curtis suggests if she wrote the attacks on Bayard and Cleveland, Blaine’s image would suffer. He condemns the cruel tone and questions the propriety of publication.

Juliaann Hawtrhorne ArtHur RicaMmonp Gail Hamilton North American Review New York George William Curtis Gail “Hamilton Blaine Bayard Cleveland Arruur Ricum

Lord Dunraven's sportsmanlike stance in America's Cup talks

Lord Dunraven earns praise for his conduct in the America’s Cup dispute. He offers to race on fair terms, sets aside club formalities, and aims to prove his boat’s qualities against any challenger on this side of the water. He aligns with General Paine to arrange a match, emphasizing the race itself over any prize.

Royal Yacht Squadron Lord Dun-Raven New York Yacht Club General Paine

Republican leaders seek less red tape yacht race appeal

A report of a forthcoming conference of Republican leaders in New York city highlights dissatisfaction with the administration. Critics doubt policy clarity as Congress drifts toward a October special session. They blame President Harrison for distributing offices instead of tackling weightier issues, weakening party morale.

New York City Harrrrison Washington New York Evening Post Congress Harrison

In Defence of New England Senate Report on Reciprocity

The Senate interstate commerce inquiry reports broad support among New England manufacturers merchants shippers and rail managers for free intercourse and opposition to barriers to Canada trade. Critics warn of losses if bonds and transport rights are restricted, urging New England be allowed to export and import with minimal obstruction while protesting tariff policies that cripple local industry and enrich distant producers.

Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Boston New England United States Congress Jerome Jones Devereaux Oreat Putnam Maine Senate Committee West Europe Canada Pennsylvania Ohio

Foraker Convention Demands Wool Schedule Tariff Relief

The convention that nominated Governor Foraker urged enactment of the wool schedule in the Senate tariff bill, claiming it would shut down every New England carpet factory. It notes Furser’s remark that New Englanders seek all available advantages and want relief from restrictions. A protest against further Canadian railroad restrictions signals the region’s readiness to demand needed relief.

Foraker New England Furser Senate Committee

Forged Quotations Stirs Boston Political Row

A debate centers on forged extracts attributed to the London Times and Spectator, circulated by the Home Market Club and linked to Ben butterworth and radical figures. The transcripts and newspapers dispute authenticity, noting forgeries circulated in New York and Boston with disguising postmarks and false imprinting.

Herbert Rapclyrre London Times and Spectator New York Home Market Club Boston General Butler Benjamin Butterworth House of Representatives London “Times England America Transcript Hrnbert Radclyffe Radclyffe Post Times Spectator Advertiser The London St. James’s Gazette New Hampshire Bedford “Street Rapclyffe

The Primogeniture Bill Faces Lords Battle

The British land transfer bill to end primogeniture passed a third reading in the Lords despite strong Conservative opposition led by the Duke of Beaufort and the Marquis of Barn. Supporters argued reform is a constitutional bulwark while opponents warn of upheaval in long-standing inheritance rules. Lord Salisbury urged peers to vote for the measure despite doubts.

House of Lords Great Britain Duke of Beauvourt Marquis of Barn Lord Salisbury London Spectator The Saturday Review Duke of Beaufort London Times House “of Commons Spectator Mint- Town England

Law Reform and Primogeniture in British Debate

The piece analyzes British press and peer responses to a primogeniture abolition bill. It notes liberal and radical pressures versus Tory resistance, citing The Spectator The Times and Standard, and discusses implications for aristocracy and social structure. It suggests a shift toward democratic ideas challenging traditional estate practices.

Business Troubles At A M Herrod Co Boot Makers

Creditors met to learn the affairs of A M Herrod & Co of Brockton after a listing of debts showed liabilities totaling 39 585 99 with unpaid labor claims 2129 27 and large indirect liabilities. Assets reached 25 829 44 including stock, machinery and receivables, plus real estate valued at least 17 000 secured by a 9000 mortgage. A committee was formed to investigate. Insolvency filing by Dedham lumber and coal dealer Edwin A Chase lists liabilities 23 654 98 with assets pledged for creditors. Oakdale land mortgages noted. Charlton shoe maker H G Lamb offers 40 cents on the dollar. creditors largely accept. Owed totals exceed assets by about 14 000.

A. M. Herrod & Co Brockton Herrod C. W. Clement William G. Fish R. G. Solomon Edrwin A. Chase Dedham E. E. S. Boynton Boyton Oakdale H. G. Lamb Charlton

Deerfield Summer School speaker covers Anglo-Saxon freedom

Professor James Kendal Hosmer of Washington University spoke at Deerfield Summer School on July 9 about the Story of Anglo-Saxon Freedom, tracing English history from Saxons in Germany to the 19th century with scenes of Hastings Old Ironsides and the Revolution's success. Major-General Schuyler Hamilton attended and noted a historical flag detail. Grace Greenwood is scheduled to speak Thursday.

Grace Greenwood

Public reflections on park plans and riding gear in Boston

In Boston the author analyzes Back Bay Park and avenue widening, warns of danger from a narrow neck due to an electric railway, and suggests landscape remedies. He rebuts critics of reform while noting Alderman Wilson and Olmstead. he also discusses crowd behavior around an asthma sufferer and endorses tempered use of the check rein with caveats for various horses.

Wilson Henry D. Hyde

Arthur Richmond letters blamed on Gail Hamilton and others

New York reports George William Curtis stating the Arthur Richmond letters may be by Gail Hamilton or Julian Hawthorne, with Abigail Dodge and William Hurlbert discussed. Curtis questions authorship, notes potential bias, and recalls Lowell, Bayard, and Cleveland links while warning against sensational claims.

New York Commercial Advertiser George William Curtis Arthur Richmond North American Review Gail Hamilton Abigail Dodge Julian Hawthorne William Henry Hurlbert Hurlbert Bayard Cleveland Miss Dodge Blaine Mr. Blaine Hawthorne Lowell Mr. Lowell

Varied quips and legends from old newspapers

A collage of quirky quotes and anecdotes from newspapers, including a remark by a London missionary named Gammon, jokes about detectives and mermaids, a hospital-like tale of a railway passenger, and a fragment of a farewell poem by Grace Denio Litchfield. The piece presents a mosaic of brief items, jokes, and literary bits from the era.

Newbury Vermont wedding unites A E Pillsbury and Mrs L F Wheeler

The Hon. A E Pillsbury of Boston and Mrs L F Wheeler of Newbury were married at the bride's summer residence on the Connecticut river. The Episcopal ceremony was conducted by Rev S L Bates in a floral setting with limited guests. After a wedding dinner the couple departed by train to Montreal via the Canadian Pacific.

Newbury A. E. Pillsbury Boston Massachusetts Senate L. F. Wheeler Connecticut N. H

Ehrenreich Brodie Wedding at Temple Adath Israel

At Temple Adath Israel in Columbus Avenue yesterday Miss Bertha Ehrenreich daughter of M Ehrenreich married John Brodie of the National Supply Company. Ushers included Joseph and Samuel Ehrenreich and others. Maid of honor Miriam Brodie, best man H D Place. Rev Shoninger officiated. A Thorndike breakfast followed.

Drodie—Ehrenreich Temple Adath Israel Columbus Avenue Bertha Ehrenreich M. Ehrenreich John Brodie National Supply Company Messrs Joseph Samuel Ehrenreich David Schwarz Henry N. Asriel J. W. Spitz George W. Spitz A. Louis

Emily J Taylor and Bernard J Rothwell wed at St. Joseph Church

At St. Josephs Church on Chambers street Miss Emily J Taylor daughter of the Hon William Taylor and Bernard J Rothwell of H B Goodwin Co were married. Ushers were William Taylor Jr Cornelius Flynn John Avan and John E Galvin. Bride wore attendants including her sister Miss Margaret Rothwell. The Sare body was performed by Rev Father D Wholley.

Father D. Wholley

National Educational Association Convening in Nashville

James H. Canfield states that all arrangements for the National Educational Association meeting in Nashville are complete and satisfactory. Eight thousand lodgings are registered with the local committee, and the city foresees a large, successful gathering with low rate excursions to over 300 Southern points of interest.

Nashville Tenn James H. Canfield National Educational Association

The Queen Meets the Shah in Comic Pantomime

Edmund Yates reports a humorous meeting between the Queen and the Shah, with the Persian minister mediating. The Shah wore emerald and diamond buckles, the Queen seated him beside her, and the Princess of Wales sat nearby. The scene provoked restrained laughter from all, especially the Princess, who struggled to keep a straight face during the visit.

Edmund Yates Princess of Wales

Attacked Man Hershson Not Yet Arrested in Cambridge Street

At midnight last night the assailant of Jeweller Hershson of Cambridge street had not been arrested. It is thought he has left the city. The injured man is confined to his bed and his wounds are more serious than first supposed. Thomas Finnegan, a switchman on the Providence and Worcester railroad, was run over and instantly killed at Worcester Union station yesterday.

Taverner Post Tsay Sullivan Commonwealth Avenue Kenmore Street Lady de Jarnette Kentucky West Virginia Munsey’s Weekly Lord Sackville- West Hadje Hussein Ghooly Khan America Newark Philadelphia Ledger Pittsburg Post N. Y. Herald Binghamton Republican Chelsea José Dela Rosa San Diego California General Santa Anna Alta California Monterey Santa Anna Smith Roberts Jackson Williams Hershson Cambridge Street Thomas Finnegan Providence & Worcester Railroad Union Worcester

Notable Figures in Briefs From Transatlantic Notes

Health updates and career notes from notable figures across society. Lord Tennyson improves. Douglass valued at $300000. Victoria suffers lumbago. Collins unable to write. Bernhardt in London as Lena Despard. McCosh at Murray Hill Hotel. Hughes statue planned at Fordham. Palmer becomes Elmira College president. Miss Kate Field visiting Newport and Richfield Springs. Grant memoir sales near $900000. Exeter professor granted six months’ leave. Rothschild leads Jewish delegation to Persin Shah. J D Cameron arrives in New York. Fitzmaurice engages Miss Fitzgerald of America. Miss Caldwell funds Catholic University and becomes engaged to Prince Murat. Miss Lucille Saunders success in London. Captain Saunders linked to Gatling and Lee gun ventures. Tucker returns to Lee University to teach constitutional law.

Lord Tennyson Frederick Douglass Queen Victoria Wilkie Collins Mme Sarah Bernhardt London Lena Despard James McCosh Princeton Murray Hill Hotel New York Archbishop Hughes St. John’s College Fordham N. Y Palmer Elmira College Elmira Kate Field Newport Richfield Springs Grant General Grant Professor Cilley Department of Ancient Languages Exeter Baron Rothschild Shah Persin Gwendoline Caldwell New Catholic University At Washington Prince Murat Miss Caldwell Shakespeare Caldwell Virginia John C. Breckinridge Lucille Saunders Charles Saunders Colt’s Armory Hartford Captain Saunders Gatling Gun Company Pratt & Whitney Company Europe Lee Lee Arms Company Connecticut John Randolph Tucker Lee University Lexington

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Boston Post Washington Street Deerfield Back Bay Park Longwood Mithdam Port-au- Prince Hayti Gammon Earth Grace Denio Litchfield Albert E. Pillsbury Vermont MR. Hershson J. D. Cameron Lancaster Penn Simon Cameron Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice Marquis of Lansdowne Fitzgerald
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