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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1889
Page
4
In Boston readers note J Montgomery Sears earns credit for urging the city counsel to admit city liability for rocket damage and to limit near residences. The writer argues for protective statutes as the Common and nearby sites become densely built and rockets threaten property and safety.
The Financial and Commercial Departments appear on pages six and seven while the Ship News is on page three, indicating standard section placement for readers seeking business data and maritime updates.
Senator Blair faces educators at Bethlehem New Hampshire defending a bill to spend surplus revenue. Critics say the measure is eccentric demoralizing and contrary to New England's free education principles. The speech offers little new support for the plan and critics doubt its merit.
The New York sugar refining case advances legal action as the Supreme Court frees the receiver to sue for dividends owed to shareholders. The charter forfeiture fight is pending, and authorities plan to press against fifteen more trust companies. General Pryor pledges a determined, continued legal battle to end the trust.
The Illinois Grand Army of the Republic commander denounces railroads for not offering one cent per mile to Milwaukee encampment attendees. He urges veterans and civilians to refrain from travel at higher rates, calling it unjust discrimination against veterans. Corporal Tanner is blamed for the group’s tarnished reputation.
The article notes Crocker’s Manual reviews in the Post and cites paragraph 97 where voting by proxy is only allowed under special law or rule. Judge Lowell’s opinion aligns with this. It contrasts CusHine and Roperts on proxy voting and adds a principle that a vote is valid if a quorum is present, even if fewer than a quorum vote.
The action was taken by the president of the Boston common council, reversing what had been the body’s prior practice, according to reports.
A witness testifies before the referee in the electric execution hearing. Frank L. Pops of Westinghouse is described as an expert. questions arise about influence by Edison and Westinghouse interests. The case debates whether alternating current offers a lethal, instantaneous death and if the Westinghouse machine has sufficient voltage.
A sharp wage dispute at Carnegie Pupps Co. in Homestead, Pennsylvania, sparks a strike after a July wage cut of about 20 percent for skilled workers and 10 percent for unskilled, prompting 2500 employees to quit. Pinkerton guards and armed officers fortified the plant as labor and management confront a possible clash amid high tariff era protections.
The piece argues against creating a National University funded by the federal government. It warns such a university would be politicized, misstaffed, and its president chosen for favors rather than merit. It contrasts German and English models, claiming only the English type fosters real tradition and scholarly growth.
The passage argues the issue is not a labor capital struggle but the evident failure of the political system, criticized by Andrew Carnegie as a leading advocate. It emphasizes systemic flaws over individual class conflict.
The writer questions the Transcript’s view of Mr A M Palmer and urges American managers to pursue new departures rather than reproducing London and Paris successes. It praises Elaine by George Parsons Lathrop as courageous and asks whether novelty should trump quality in shaping the U S stage.
The steamer Acapulco arrived from Panama with Granada officers onboard after the Granada wrecked south of Manzanillo Mexico on June 22. The captain, first assistant engineer, seven crew members and two passengers stayed near the scene. Officers decline to detail the grounding and deny passengers’ claims of later trouble.
London reports on July 12 that novelist Wilkie Collins is sinking. He has been ill and his condition worsens, with doctors monitoring his heart and breathing as the public follows the news.
Boston letter notes withheld federal appointments in Massachusetts and a tense political climate. Prohibitionists sulky, straight Republicans perplexed, while Crapo or Brackett appear likely to secure the governorship. Ames hints at a compromise bid, with no strong movement anticipated until August. Lieutenant gubernatorial hopes are modest and uncertainty lingers.
David Kimball Pearsons of Chicago donated 100000 to Beloit College and Lake Forest University, 50000 to Knox and several theological seminaries, 60000 to Presbyterian Hospital, 30000 to the Y M C A, 20000 to the Women’s Board of Foreign Missions, plus 250000 in various other gifts. At 69 he remains busy between his city office and Hinsdale home, pursuing new benefactions aided by his wife.
President Adams of the Union Pacific arrived in Wiwnixe last night and departed today for the West en route to Alaska.
The 150th performance of Little Lord Fauntleroy will be staged at the Boston Museum this Wednesday afternoon, July 17, with Olive Homans and Alice Pierce appearing as the little lord.
A New Hampshire syndicate, including John S. Crane and J. W. Busiel & Co, will acquire the Winnipesaukee Lake Cotton and Woollen Manufacturing Company from Lowell and Lawrence interests. The $90,000 purchase aims to reestablish state control of water powers, attract new manufacturers to Lake Village and Laconia, and boost local industry with mills at Tilton and Franklin already in use by local firms.
Sir John Thompson discussed Judge Bain's Burke extradition report as officials expect surrender. Burke may seek habeas corpus within fifteen days. Bain's evidence copy is being typed, delaying the warrant by about a week. Also, Maurice Welch arrives aboard the Acapulco in San Francisco, linked to the Simonds Carlson cottage furniture case but denies Cronin involvement.
In Richmond Virginia on July 12 the funeral of Mrs. ex President John Tyler was held at St Peter's Cathedral after lying in state at the Exchange Hotel. The ceremony drew many dignitaries before the remains were interred next to the late President at Hollywood Cemetery.
Russian novelist Turgenieff attacks Sarah Bernhardt's artistry noting cleverness and fine voice yet accusing her of artificial Parisian pose and lack of natural talent. He cites Augier's blunt remark that she has no talent and is a bundle of strings.
A collage of light snippets includes remarks on photographers and flats, a critique of Jones as heir apparent, and General Boulanger’s health adjustments. It notes a mocked suitor, a quip about artificial faces, a women’s suffrage exchange, a rasping singing lesson, and a sharp poem critique. The column also recounts extreme weights of John L. Lawes, peculiar names like Budd Doble, Norford Suffling, and bizarre birth-name anecdotes from Paris, ending with the curious French shortest-name fact and a Y commune mystery
Warden Russell discharged Engineer Gehring for conduct prejudicial to good discipline. Gehring appealed. reinstated. Russell appeals to Governor Ames with a hearing likely at the next council meeting. Criticism grows that the governor shirks responsibility and should act decisively.
The Boston Journal urged prompt action on Marion Strong's postmaster appointment at Delmar Alabama, but the postoffice authorities overlook the editorial stance. It also criticized Paul Vandervoort's Omaha mails role, noting two months of opposition without removal.
A New York Times style paragraph criticizes a London emigration agency for evading the contract labor law. It argues the agency places a local agent to secure first employment for emigrants, binding them to accept it. The practice, it says, promotes immigration and imported labor, which the writer opposes.
A Philadelphia Ledger opinion surveys constitutional convention petitions in the new Territory. Petitions express fear of corporate influence and urge limits on land disposal subsidies and tax discrimination. They show public desire to curb abuses through self imposed guards, while warning that dismissing entrenched machines is hard.
The steel cruiser Baltimore returned after a satisfactory test of speed and maneuvering. Engines averaged 19 knots on a development of 8700 horsepower.
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