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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1890
Page
4
A New York Herald correspondent in Bahia argues that training seamen for the new ships should occur in home waters. He cites South American climate, fuel economy, and maintenance costs as reasons to keep cruisers nearby, highlighting benefits to domestic ports and local taxpayers.
Notices recall personal heroism and high society links. Prince Herbert Bismarck cherishes a worn watch that stopped a bullet in the Franco-Prussian War. General Adam E. King sails for Paris with family on La Champagne on Aug 16. Miss Winnie Davis noted as not the sole surviving Jefferson Davis daughter. Modern reminiscences include Alice and Phoebe Cary’s homestead, Emperor William's cadet plans for his sons, Marion Crawford’s famed looks and fencing, and Bishop Potter's admired ecclesiastical style drawing European imitation.
The Boston Dost notes three sailing-vessel collisions on a single day with steamers, amid fog or lack of lights. It questions contributory negligence and speed signals, warns of possible wars near Newfoundland, and critiques pension laws and Georgia watermelon exchange in a broad, period-voiced roundup.
The article argues that the government faces a deficit even with high taxes and a $60 million bank trust fund diverted to cover current expenses. It warns the move is a forced loan from private citizens and unlikely to prevent financial shortfalls. It also notes political fallout in Iowa with Democrats gaining ground and tariff reform debates shaping party lines.
The piece discusses a notable shift in Iowa politics from a long standing Republican alignment to a Democratic Governor elected last autumn. It notes how party lines are moving nationwide, especially in western regions, altering established political confidence and expected majorities.
An editorial denounces Mr Blaine and Cabinet leaders over tariff policy. It argues the Chicago convention and Republican creed demand strong protection while opposing any relaxation of import duties. It warns that Bourbon Bourne’s position weakens party solidarity and threatens American labor and domestic produce.
At a meeting in Hartrop Connecticut the National Home for Disabled Soldiers chose General William J. Sewell of New Jersey as first vice-president replacing Colonel L A Harris of Cincinnati who had died July 5.
In heat here the author notes irritability and odd behavior among residents and draws linked concerns from park droughts on Commonwealth avenue and seashore discomfort. He warns against letting newsboys ride crowded streetcars, citing accidents near Tremont Street and urging safer transport practices.
Second Lieutenant Samuel Reber is ordered to special duty at Mt. Gretna Pennsylvania. Various officers receive deployments leave extensions and duties across Fort Leavenworth Washington Navy Yard Mare Island Yokohama and ships Newark Ranger Nip sic and Independence with several officers granted extended leaves and temporary duty assignments.
Massachusetts division leaders attend the Wheelmen's Meet in Cotrage City with about 100 members from Roxbury Charlestown Cambridgeport Cambridge Fall River Lyon New Bedford Springfield Hyde Park Somerville and leaders Abbot Bassett D J Post Joseph Goodman. A hill coasting contest won by H E Spear with F C Nichols second. results list multiple riders and distances. A thunderstorm forced postponement of the fancy riding and illumination events to Saturday night with Brigham Strader and Snow winning prizes in the alternate riding event.
A collection of light notices and comic items from Punch and other papers. Jests reference a Wanamaker rackets ad, a dangerous stove explosion in Orange, a bishop’s remarks, misprints about days and vowels, ship Wilhelm II, a parrot shooting, clergy woes in heat, a London concert ban, a New York street corn vendor, and a Wells train passenger who simply wanted a ride.
Judge Phillips grants an injunction to Bernard Tuchman agent for Anheuser Busching and Landis Young agent for Joseph Schlitz restraining County Attorney Welch and Sheriff Wilkerson from interference with their Topeka business enforcing the original package law.
The Stone Masons' Union met in Carroll Hall and demanded 42 cents an hour starting today, up from 40 cents, threatening to strike if refused. A motion to boycott non union workers failed. members may act individually. In St Stephen's Hall the Steam Fitters' Association reviewed a healthy quarterly financial report and a visiting committee said they will report later on the Walworth Manufacturing nine hour issue.
Kiel to Harvard reveals Charlois in Nice discovering an asteroid of twelfth magnitude. On July 15 at Greenwich midnight its coordinates were right ascension 21h23m and declination south 13 40. It showed a daily motion of minus seven minutes in right ascension and five minutes in declination.
The unveiling of a monument for the late L. B. Schwabe will be held by the Young Men's Hebrew Association on Sunday July 20 1890 at 2 30 p m at the Cemetery of the temple Onabei Shalom East Boston. Appropriate exercises are arranged.
The article clarifies details about J. Russell Soley the new assistant secretary of the navy. Born in Roxbury thirty nine years ago he graduated from Harvard in 1870 and became assistant professor then professor of international law at the Naval Academy. He led the department of English studies and later headed the war records office. He earned a Columbia Law degree and joined the Washington bar. He is Commodore John C. Soley’s brother.
About twenty five members of the Maine Veteran Association of Massachusetts met at 73 Portland Street to elect officers for the coming year and organize encampment week events. W J Gillespie was named president with four vice presidents and secretaries elected. A committee was empowered to secure a hall for an entertainment for Maine Grand Army men during encampment week. Small's warerooms at 73 Portland Street will host meetings on August 13 and 14 for unit gatherings. Registration will run at Mr Small's during the week.
At Fort River Episcopal Church Edward L. Anthony of Border City Mills married Kate L. Hawes daughter of the late James Hawes. The ceremony was simple with Rev. E L Smith and Rev. Percy Stickney officiating. Ushers included O S Hawes O K Hawes W B Hawes F O Dodge J L Locke C E Rogerson and Philip Knowles. The couple left for Boston for a tour. In Sing Sing Miss Sadie Walters married William J James of Brooklyn. The ceremony was by Rev Dr Searles in the Methodist Episcopal Church. James teaches mathematics at Wesleyan. best man was Prof Henry S White of Clark University.
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