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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1891
Page
4
The Hoston Post issue from Thursday morning shows local notices and brief items typical of late 19th century urban journalism. Highlights include community updates, ads, and city happenings reflecting the era’s daily life.
The Republican State Convention is set for September 16 with Hon. Henry Canor Lopes chosen as presiding officer. Lopes is noted as one of the few Republicans to survive the last election and is closely tied to controversial measures like the force bill and redistricting. The choice is described as appropriate given his long party involvement and noted within internal disputes.
A report says Ohio Republican managers plan to flood the state with cheap tinware to showcase tariff benefits. The scheme would guarantee rural stores against loss on reduced price tinware for family use, sold as American tin or cheap imports under tariff pressure. It raises the question of whether the party can also secure wool buyers at last year's prices before Tariff changes affect the market.
The Philadelphia Inquirer defends Republican leader Quay amid internal party criticism. It recalls his resolve after the Harrison victory, noting he refused to resign under fire and has remained the same figure since 1888, despite contemporary calls for accountability.
The Boston Journal warns that free coinage would reduce purchasing power for wage earners. It notes the current eighty-cent dollar under Republican tariff legislation, arguing such measures raise living costs and worsen the wage earners’ condition. The piece blames tariff taxation and mine-owner influence in the Senate for this currency degradation.
The passage argues tariffs raise prices on goods workers buy and urges the plain people to think for themselves. It notes voters have thought since last November and should continue, while the Journal calls for independent judgment on the tariff question.
A city reform summary notes the consolidation of executive departments achieved within sixty days of the new administration. It credits Mayor Matthews for a nonpartisan, businesslike consolidation that avoided legislative aid and suggests further expansion could follow. The piece contrasts past schemes with this practical local self government triumph and highlights improved city service and reduced errors.
A debate over whether musical compositions must be printed in the United States to gain copyright protection. The Librarian of Congress argues for literal application, potentially excluding foreign publishers and provoking calls for legal change. The Chicago Inter Ocean attacks this Western view, claiming Congress should protect domestic authors while opposing foreign royalties.
The piece argues that laws favor printers over foreign authors by promoting domestic competition suppression of foreign goods. It critiques the trade focus of copyright legislation, noting the Western idea of authorial property was sidelined in Congress and calling this abandonment a concession to protect domestic industry.
Judge Henry W. Buopaert of Chicago, at seventy, refuses retirement and a $5000 yearly pension, choosing to continue federal service. He is praised for railroad and patent cases, known for courage and “horse sense,” with Amherst roots and a stance against birthday celebrations. The piece notes his value to the community and difficulty of replacement.
Senator Catt reports Florida farmers want more money to ease debts while business leaders show divided views on free coinage. He says Florida Democrats largely follow the Farmers’ Alliance but will stay with the Democratic ticket, awaiting Northern and Western guidance on national policy.
Mr Labouchere argues that public sentiment favors Truth over any alliance with Germany. He contends Englishmen would back France in a France Germany war and oppose ministers supporting Germany. He notes Italy may guarantee French provinces but must bear consequences if trouble follows.
A bustling Potpourri recounts Disraeli and his day through anecdotes about Palmerston and Brackneld, plus satirical tales from Ocean Grove to Tennessee. It lampoons journalists, judges, and notable figures, noting shifts in society, politics, and taste with wry humor.
Personalities Thomas Q Seabrooke and Bill Nye visit Cohasset as guests of Stuart Robson. The Genesta estate of Sir Richard Sutton exceeds seven million pounds with a posthumous heir. Williams College professor R A Rice travels to Europe for a year of study and travel. Daniel Macaulay, former Indianapolis mayor, to succeed Fred Brackett as Treasury chief clerk, known as Handsome Dan. Mrs Joel Chandler Harris aids her husband translating French fairy tales for publication.
Edmund Yates reports the Queen of the Belgians and her daughter enjoyed shell hunting at Ostend. While riding a steam tram home at Newport they shared a compartment with a German couple. The German lady insulted the princess and dashed away to avoid contamination, while the Queen traveled incognito and found the episode entertaining.
A scattered column notes a bad lot in Foraker Ohio, a pawn ticket loan show, and a Whist Congress bargain in Providence. It mentions Mrs Astor’s gowns seized by Customs, Cannon’s Illinois activity, and curious butter sold by the yard in Cambridge England. Also quoted are exchanges and remarks from Kate Field’s Washington about timekeeping, Montpelier sky observations, Paris entertainments for young mothers, Mrs James of Wisconsin, and a Wordsworth cottage subsidy and memorial in the Lake District.
Providence Journal reports on rumored changes in the National Republican Committee. It suggests Quay will cede the chair to Clarkson while both Quay and Dudley stay on the committee and intensify their tactics. Clarkson would become a willing tool amid the boss’s retirement.
The Philadelphia Record notes the frequent deadly misjudgments of summer water recreation. It argues the public clings to unsafe confidence while navigating boats near steamers, currents, and eddies, leading to many fatalities and grieving families.
Governor Russell of Massachusetts was a prominent athlete in Cambridge with a 100 yard dash under ten seconds and a noted horseman. The piece notes the national admiration for good ball players and suggests strong public response if he pursues the White House.
The Seattle Telegraph critiques Jere Rusk and his agricultural department as a source of weak advice. It laments warnings against expanding cultivation and warns of overproduction and low spirits. The piece calls for better information and less clerical prose from the department.
A Times column argues that removing Quay would not greatly help Mr. Harrison or the party. It insists the problem is Quayism itself, a bad spirit undermining public confidence in the Republican party for three years, with Quay only the outward symbol.
Believers in clean political methods within the Republican party insist Mr. Quay must retire for health or conscience, but the main point is that he must leave and remain away. If he refuses voluntary retirement, party leaders face one course to protect Republican success in a pivotal presidential year.
Lonpovy reports rich petroleum deposits found on the island of Zante in Greece, signaling potential for sizable energy reserves and future exploration activity. The discovery could attract attention from oil firms and investors seeking new sources in the eastern Mediterranean.
A Boston correspondent reviews a Hartford sermon on loyal dogs and affection, then riffs on human and canine bonds. It weaves in a tailor's shop talk, fashion snobbery, and a cheeky call to resist women dictating menswear norms.
About fifteen Massachusetts Republican editors met at Parker House to organize the Republican Press Club of Massachusetts. They adopted Article 4 to preserve independence, set July to October and December meetings, $1 dues, and elected Shipley, Clarke, Bridgeman, Miller, Anthony and an executive committee including Cook, Maccabe, Cristy, Hinman, McClary, Whison and Parker.
In a letter to the Post, the writer recalls Mrs Maybrick’s conviction on circumstantial evidence and argues innocence could make her a popular martyr. The piece accuses the trial judge of bias and notes the judge’s later resignation for mental instability, suggesting a different outcome under a fairer judge. Boston July 22. T A C
P. J. Doherty of Endicott Street plunged from Long Wharf yesterday afternoon and was rescued by Barney Flaherty, assistant engineer of the US boat Hamlin, who has saved several lives in the area recently.
The Safety Electric Light Company reports successful tests of a primary battery for railway car illumination. A parlor car on the New York & New England line used eighteen sixteen candle power lamps, with battery jars beneath the floor and a switchboard to adjust brightness. The system yields steady light, safer than oil lamps, and avoids fumes. tests show easy maintenance and no need for skilled electricians.
The Rev. 8. B. Partridge questions a Shanghai dispatch about a January attack on the Wesleyan Mission House at Woosueh near Chang Chihtung. He cites Taiping remnants the Kolao-hwei and Manchu rule, noting no South China troubles and calling the Herald account exaggerated.
William Lewis Frye, 34, a Carr & Co. jeweller of 478 Fourth Street, South Boston, attempted suicide by slashing his throat with a jack knife in a water closet yesterday evening. He left a last note promising to honor his nation if spared. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital in critical condition. motive unclear. Blood-stained knife and paper are at Station 3.
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