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Ernest F. Brrwincham, manager, announces publication subscription rates for the K paper near Washington Street.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1887
Page
4
Ernest F. Brrwincham, manager, announces publication subscription rates for the K paper near Washington Street.
The Boston Post argues that New York papers overstate concern about a stay of proceedings for SHARP and his bail release. It suggests the press misreads the process and warns Judge Porter against granting the request while defending New York justice and the jury system amid prior corruption headlines.
The interview with Speaker Carlisle in the New York Herald discusses revenue reform as a path to relieve the Treasury and taxpayers. It notes Democrats must concede and seek majority support, while Randall resists and Carlisle urges caucus talks to advance a practical tariff reform plan.
Baltimore Civil Service Association plans to charge Appointment Clerk Hicains of the Treasury Department for campaign activity during a recent primary. The Washington World quote places him opposing Civil Service rules, arguing such leave of absence for election work is an abuse the public service cannot excuse. Morris A. Thomas and Hinatys urged removal, saying they should never have been appointed or retained.
Muhlenburg and Taylor counties in Kentucky obstruct bond debt collection for railroad projects. A U S marshal faced universal boycotts in Campbellsville, with hotels closed and camp moved to a railroad yard. Livestock fled and attachable property vanished as locals dodge judgments, highlighting ingenuity in avoiding local debt payments.
The Chicago boodle trials proceed with a jury drawn after three weeks of screening salesmen. An implicated commissioner turns informer, and his testimony promises to enliven proceedings as investigators note Cook County arrangements were even more extensive than previously described.
The twelve commissioners formed a corrupt combine selecting a collector to levy on all contracts and distribute funds. Each member reportedly received 700 to 800 dollars, with totals around 5000 dollars annually. They funded electric light meat coal paint and other contracts, while printing yielded up to 1200 dollars. The system ran like a private business, yet the jury may view it as theft.
The reports on Stanley’s fate remain unconfirmed amid conjecture about his expedition’s fate. The British move on Emin Bey in Bahr Garselle ties to Gordon at Khartoum, with Emin’s escape from Amadi to Wadelai cited as a turning point before Stanley’s lecture tour here.
The Epoch prints a fragment labeled by a servant girl Dexia Green as a first person piece on Irish domestic workers in America. It questions homesickness wages and status, suggests mistresses’ treatment influences job satisfaction, and hints at marriage choices for girls in poverty or farm work.
In the dreary overhaul of Mr. Froupn's life and letters about Carlyl r, a fresh and interesting note emerges. Attentive readers of Mr. Froupn's Life of Tuomas encounter new observations and context.
The Massachusetts Legislature passed chapter 347 allowing judges to transfer civil cases to a fairer county if local prejudice impedes a fair trial. Authors praise the measure as a safeguard against oppression seen in Snow vs Auney, while noting other states misused similar provisions.
The passage notes Ben Yagoux as the first Arab aiming for renown in comic opera and mentions his work on music for The Taming of the Shrew. It then lists several prominent individuals and events, including landowner J.P. Pomeroy in Kansas, charity gifts by ex Mayor Carter Marvison, and notable passengers aboard ships Etruria La Bourgogne and Anchoria, with various figures traveling to Europe or across the U.S.
The Philadelphial Times argues that affluence breeds envy and idleness harms families. It asserts that parents who neglect instilling industry in children are responsible for widespread social wreckage as crime and sorrow rise.
The Ohio Democrats declare a need for a hard free trade record from the coming House. The party will be judged by its tariff stance. those who align with the administration deserve support, while inaction contradicts Democratic principles.
The World notes that Sharp’s execution is repeatedly deferred as new advocates study the case. It warns that Sing Sing could be evaded as long as the convict’s wealth lasts and lawyers find to argue for him. The paper questions whether the law favors rich bribe givers.
The Boston Herald notes at a dinner for P. J. Hughes new superintendent of mails that merit matters in appointments. Mr. Morse cites a poor young man who earned a post office spot via exam as a strong civil service example over spoils system patronage.
A Columbus senator, elected as a delegate to the Republican State convention in Toledo next week, plans to manage his own campaign. The note warns that the move mirrors pot-house politics in high office canvassing.
A Boston writer observes a Chinaman sailing a three foot toy cutter in the harbor, notes fashion shifts in hats and shoes, and laments fake rebranding of disreputable hostels. He contemplates Crispus Attucks memorials and urges public sentiment against gilding tainted properties while detailing street life and leisure.
A Pall Mall Gazette letter from a Loch Broom native details harsh eviction of widow Ronald Mackay, tenant of Ullapool meat mill. Lady Matheson of Stornoway Castle and agent Munro are accused. Miss Munro allegedly witnessed the eviction. Community petition supported reinstatement while crofters’ commissioners defer verdict.
A collage of remarks on heat waves politics weather and society. jokes about summer schools philosophy liars and coffee traders mix with brief notes on Elmwood Neb postmistress and Dakota poison lunch of a newspaper bundle. Includes references to Chicago St Louis Philadelphia Buffalo Bill Harvard New York and Atlanta Constitution.
Tolstoi's My Confession and Que Faire are announced by T Y Crowell Co. for immediate publication. Routledge & Sons will publish Daudet's La Belle Nivernaise with praise for wit and satire. Donnelly debuts The Great Cryptogam in Chicago by subscription. F E Burton wins Bachelor prize with Souths Bell, to appear August.
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