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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1891
Page
4
Boston's Saturday morning report notes that American owners of foreign built vessels may dodge a fifty cent per ton light money tax by obtaining a foreign register when entering US ports. Officials also say yachts are not covered unless similarly registered, prompting criticism of navigation laws as impractical.
Lord Louisbury’s London address asserts Parliament may not dissolve before 1893 and calls for seat redistribution with any electorate revision. The remarks, aimed at Liberal opponents, provoke cross party murmurs and warnings about foreign influence. He condemns the idea of American gold backing Home Rule, drawing parallels with American rhetoric and its mixed results.
Clarkson, head of the Republican National League, returns from a foreign trip and offers to help in politics. He denies plans to retire Quay and says he will focus on organizing new clubs and strengthening existing ones. The Tribune notes his return as the start of an active campaign.
The Anonymous Summer-Up urged stripping the mask from Democratic leaders as Republican anger grows over unmasking an unknown partisan. Suspects center on the Commonwealth’s Attorney General, amid speculation of identity similar to Lodge, with doubts about internal evidence and literary style.
Loper notes the anonymous letters reveal a broader issue in the local Republican scene. The piece highlights how strong mutual suspicion and self praise shape perceptions among party members, with many believed capable of writing hostile missives accusing allies of selfish ambition and contemptible acts.
The New York Tribune and the Inquirer of Philadelphia attack the Ohio Democratic Convention for supporting class legislation via silver coinage while opposing the Republican tariff. They argue the coinage plan mirrors a protectionist impulse that harms the many for the few, drawing comparisons to tin plate and wool tariffs. The piece also notes pressure on Boss Quay and predicts resistance to calls for his removal, citing reactions from Globe-Democrat and party voters.
A Western protest against Quay highlights Republican discontent with his dominance. The St Louis Globe-Democrat, a leading Southwest paper, brands Quay's conduct and reputation as vital party concerns. It accuses him of corruption and unscrupulous methods, noting outside Republicans’ right to intervene.
The article urges strict enforcement of the lobby law in Massachusetts noting many groups including trade unions and the Cape Cod Ship Canal Company default on expense reporting. It argues fines of 1000 or 100 may be needed to deter noncompliance and cites broader political culture as a warning against defiance. It also mentions unrelated items about Kansas judiciary, buzzyards Bay, and a banquet at Sandwich.
A Blackwood's writer claims eight days in New York yielded five handsome women while four hours in Winnipeg found four perfect beauties. He proposes reciprocity and, if possible, annexation.
A poem by T. W. Parsons from Oceanside presenting garlands on an altar to Jesus Christ. The speaker laments love lost hope crushed ambition sacrificed and a broken spirit while asking for tranquility content with God’s gifts and healthful thoughts in memory of friends from former years. The poet signs from Oceanside Scituate and San Marco in Venezia.
Patrick Brady of North Brookfield aged about 45 was run over by a freight train on the New York Providence and Boston railroad near South Worcester station at about 9 PM and killed instantly. James Murphy of North Brookfield, who was with him, was arrested. The men were railroad tramps.
A collage of tidbits notes society and industry curiosities. It mentions the steam yacht Conqueror possibly foreign built, Cape May Point dispatches about President Harrison, tin mine troubles in America, a New York stenographer’s bill, and quips on physical culture tobacco and alcohol. Also a Czech joke about poker debts, a Polar Conference invitation for General Greely, rural legislators and stamps, a mule incident, and Neil Burgess’s Jersey cow Beautiful Bell in The County Fair.
A column criticizing the term practical politician for focusing on private gain rather than state welfare. It argues such figures lack true principles, treat beliefs as mere party cries, and change loyalties for richer rewards, revealing a cynical view of contemporary politics.
The Cleveland convention adopted free coinage after a stout battle, 99 of 700 in favor. The Evening Post notes the party’s national stance leans toward the current law, potentially guiding the nation toward a silver standard gradually. The Ohio campaign’s significance hinges on its conduct and outcome next year.
The Springfield Republican argues the Democratic party cannot embrace free silver for rural support while pursuing tariff reform and an honest dollar. It notes opposition to free coinage by 300 of 39 delegates signals a rift with Northeastern tariff reformers and warns of lost party unity ahead of 1892.
A Pompeii outdoor event celebrated G A R veterans from the Civil War era with a large audience, two large pyrotechnic set pieces, including portraits of General Grant and Commander Veazey. Governor Russell and staff attended in uniform, arriving after a cadet camp visit. Cadet Night and Second Corps Cadets will be honored with fire portraits and other features.
In Boston I resist the shift to lunch bars and electric lights in a historic tavern café. The writer laments modern refits, laments the stock ticker, and recalls the past with Kipling and Westminster Abbey. A friend Readiriter’s gift fades as publishers recall unsold copies. Tavern er n.
The narrative notes ex president Johnson’s surviving kinship, detailing the Greenville Tennessee home and the granddaughter who died in Colorado leaving a young daughter. It also lists notable travelers and figures aboard the First Bis marck voyage to Hamburg, mentions Bjornson’s unreadable manuscript, Archibald Cleghorn, father of Princess Kaiulani, and his Hawaiian customs role. The princess, age 16, studies in England.
New Bedford July 17 Captain Theall and crew of the schooner Franconia ashore on Devil's Bridge near Gay Head arrived in this area after wrecking odds of becoming a total loss. A boat was taken by a nearby party to report the incident.
A long Maasachusetts Republican Club dispute centers on who authored an anonymous letter attacking party leadership. Suspects include E W Burdett or J O Burdett, Collector Beard, President Wolcott, State Treasurer George A Marden, Postmaster Hart, and Attorney General Albert E Pillsbury, with Pillsbury later favored by literary comparisons to a Fourth of July oration. The letter’s rugged style contrasts with Wolcott’s polished speech, fueling ongoing speculation.
The special commission on Tremont street crossing safety met at the Railroad Commissioners office in Roxbury. Benton urged extending Roxbury street with an overhead bridge as favored by the city and Old Colony railroad, while Dabney supported the plan if Tremont street remains open. Engineer Moses backed raising the tracks as the proper remedy. hearing adjourned to September 15 at 1 pm.
The Osgood Bradley Car Company of Worcester built two gas lit mail cars with seven lamps per car and twenty eight jets total. One goes to Boston & Albany and the other to New York, New Haven & Hartford for routes between Boston and New York via Springfield and via Spungfield. The service aims to improve mail handling to summer resorts as space constraints previously limited expedited delivery from New York City.
The afternoon trains will be replaced by an early morning run from New York at 6 a.m. to arrive at 12:15 p.m. The postal mail for New England summer resorts will depart at 1:16 p.m., delivering to most resorts the same day.
The article reports that the Republican Club has not yet completed a vote to officially install a candidate. Members indicate ongoing discussion and possible future consent, with no final decision announced at this time.
A Harper's Weekly critique questions personal politics and accountability in reporting on John Wanamaker Postmaster General. It outlines bank stock cases, forged or straw certificates, and Wanamaker’s denials, arguing journals must comment with facts to aid honest government. The piece notes calls for full clarity on Wanamaker's actions and integrity.
Herman Ridder named receiver for J. F. Bonnell & Co. limited printers ink makers. Liabilities about 500000 with assets around 400000. Creditors and stockholders to meet Monday at J. H. Bonnell & Co. 25 Rose street. Business to continue without interruption.
Heidelbach Ickelheimer and Co. announced a $300000 gold shipment to Germany to depart tomorrow. The transaction is described as a special order to balance this city’s account with Bertinwn old.
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