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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1891
Page
5
Boston notes Vicuna elected president of Chile to succeed Balmaceda, with insurgents opposed. Backers trust his patriotism to end the rebellion quickly, while Balmaceda faces a possible forceful struggle to hold office. Quiet withdrawal is urged to stop the long cruel conflict.
In Indiana a organized anti Harris on drive gains traction as traveling agents push to exclude Harrison supporters from the new State Central Committee. Major Republican papers in the state show hostility or lukewarm support to his bid, signaling tough summer politics ahead. Colonel Dupley, who aided Harrisons 1888 win, may be needed to counter local opposition.
A Queen's Bench decision sharpens strike law by ruling that a Plymouth magistrate overstated intimidation. Workers who warned they would strike if non-unionists kept jobs were ruled to have legal behavior short of intimidation. The ruling clarifies that mere threat of industrial action is not unlawful unless it justifies keeping peace.
Cable reports show the Welsh tin-plate industry unsettled since nominal restart. Workers resist wage cuts amid unremunerative prices, with profits from tariff boosting manufacturers. Across the sea, price rises affect the stockpile, while broader outcome remains uncertain.
The article notes disbelief in home tinplate production as foreign stock depletes. It reports the Treasury Secretary plans to reverse Mr Owens decision to exclude foreign workers, while domestic tin-plate makers rely on skilled foreign labor at lower wages. Congressman Niceprin Gnats benefits from imported tin stock rising in price.
Collector Joan B. Bruardt condemns Treasury interference in New York customs. He accuses Washington of surrender to New York boss Thomas C. Pratt and to the President, saying the civil service is no longer independent. He cannot remain while officials dictate from outside.
The Boston Journal condemns police laxity after a prize fight on the Common and an officer Nathansen F. Adams is discharged for drunkenness. It accuses the Board of Police of protecting misconduct, noting Trinity Church assault and ignored duties. The piece argues discipline failures undermine public safety and dignity.
The Louisville Courier Journal describes Kentucky politics as muddy with four state tickets in play. An Alliance ticket is seen as a Republican adjunct, running local candidates mainly in Democratic districts and backed by speakers with Republican affiliations. Prohibitionists hover near the edge.
The journal calls the Farmers Alliance a Republican decoy sent to woo Democratic voters. It argues the Alliance’s true aim is barter and sale, masking its real character from farmers. It predicts the Alliance’s influence in the South will not endure.
The piece argues for a formal municipal union of St Paul and Minneapolis, noting historic rivalry but claiming economic and prestige benefits. It cites Archbishop Ireland supporting a midstate capital site, predicts a 1900 census boost and a Northwest center status, and suggests abolition of duplicate public works by consolidation.
A London book titled Conversational Openings and Endings offers quick dialogue prompts for social ease. It presents Black and Wairs as male and female voices with topics like soup teetotaling bread and originality. The piece notes a flaw if Black is paired with a partner unable to follow the lead.
A company plans a fixed annual subscription umbrella service with stands in major cities. Members may borrow from any stand and return at another. Refusal to join will signal to friends that one favors old dishonest methods over necessity.
The Dramatic Mirror notes an international musical and dramatic festival in Vienna next year will invite each nation to send delegates. It questions who will represent, suggesting Mr Booth might decline and proposing Mr Riccard Mansfield as a strong candidate likely to accept the honor.
The Saturday Review discusses Branper Marruews's piece on criticisms and admits that very pleased is bad English even when used by Ban sHot and Sir Charues Dinkr. It suggests examining phrases like like I do and directly he came used by esteemed writers to see if such usage should be accepted.
Mr. Prnero argues that literature driven farce dominates today’s stage and that true comedy is fading. He suggests accepting this conclusion and laments the decline, expressing a wish for more of something substantial to restore genuine humor.
A breezy note on French sailors enjoying Cronstadt and the Marseillaise sung by Russians, viewed as a literary farce. The piece suggests Paris will find it gratifying though long alliances rarely form in such fashion.
A collage of quips and curiosities from early 20th century columns. Sour notes about the World's Fair enthusiasm, doubleheaded snakes, Cape May visitors, a St. Louis assault, and playful exchanges about beards and bloviate. Includes spoof dialogue on photography rooms and umbrella dangers.
The Providence Journal argues that public officials pursuit of reciprocity is driven by domestic politics and self interest. It asserts that U S aims to profit from English trade and to extract gains from South American markets, masking true altruism with talk of friendship and Western unity.
The Charleston News and Courier notes that while President Harrison may have run the State Department in Blaine's earlier presence, the department has enjoyed a holiday since the secretary left for Bar Harbor.
The latest Boston guess on Saturdays Sandwich feast suggests it served as a social room for Governor Russell. Feasting with music and speeches, the event is hailed as a bright sign for a vigorous Democratic future under the young Massachusetts governor.
Mr Charles Isham fiance of Miss Lincoln and cousin to notable figures gathers in Paris with Minister Lincoln’s family in Bar Harbor and Saratoga society. Admiral Semmes relatives and Mrs Ives lead Catholic social circle. Boston painter Walter Gay, born in Hingham and 34, exhibited in Paris Salon with Le Plain Chant, after twelve years abroad studying under Bonnat.
Appraiser Cooper of New York visited the Treasury Department in Washington on July 29 to confer with Secretary Koster and Assistant Secretary Spaulding about matters in the appraiser's department.
A Boston observer muses on language with a market scene where a cashier calmly corrects a customer, noting the drift of words and dictionaries. He then ruminates on the common house fly, quirky hotel fans, and a clever punkah system, praising a loyal waiter named Thomas who blocks pests. He ends with a reader's query about calling a tennis court a dirt court versus gravel or clay and warns against slang among youth.
Justice Brewer denied the application for superseders and issued a decree for specific performance, ordering all officers and employees to enforce the contract. The Rock Island claim to use Union Pacific rules was denied, delaying Rock Island and Milwaukee trains until new schedules can be set. Arbitrators will settle disputes if needed, and the clerk will enter the decree after Union Pacific files notice of appeal and bill of exceptions.
Saco Maine July 29 A petition for an injunction to restrain the committee from purchasing a lot to build a proposed school house was filed Copies of the petition were served on the city treasurer and Building Committee A Supreme Court hearing is set for the second Tuesday in September petitioners allege the committee lacks legal authority to perform its duties.
Washington July 29 The United States and the Republic of San Domingo sign a reciprocity treaty negotiated by Manuel de J Galvan and John W Foster. It goes into full force in September with favorable terms for Domingan imports and U S sugar measures under the McKinley act. The deal, approved by Presidents Harrison and Hereaux, links rail expansion with tariff concessions and sets schedules for duty free and reduced duty goods. Ottawa and Canada debate tariff changes with a standing vote against a proposal to broaden reciprocal trade for essential goods and manufacture.
A readers letter corrects an Amsterdam memorial, noting Rev John Robinson never came to America. It traces his care for his flock at Delfshaven, his death before colonization, and the later Scituate and Barnstable connections of his descendants, including Lothrop and Baker lineages. Also reports a Glen Cove fatality amid a dispute between two Southern laborers, Boncom and Channel. Channel died after a fight over a whiskey drink and Boncom claimed self defense. a coroner’s jury confirmed the death was self defense.
A ten week strike at John & James Dobson’s plush mill in Philadelphia is settled. All but seven strikers may return to work after apologies to the firm and others for insults and abuses. The seven may seek employment elsewhere.
In New York city the Republican State Committee plans a meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to call the state convention likely in Saratoga for Sept 8 9 or 10 The lineup trims toward John H Starin and Andrew D White with Woodford also seen as a strong contender The Democratic side anticipates a Saratoga gathering with County Democracy clashes over patronage and representation amid Lake George talks with Hugh McLaughlin and Croker bridge theft hints.
Philadelphia Republican leader Mr. Disston says Pennsylvania will nominate two strong men for state and city treasurers next fall. He predicts Republicans will win with good nominees and stay united under Blaine support, while Democrats led by Governor Pattison seek the treasurers’ seats.
John 5 Hinman vanished from New Haven on Sunday after drawing a large sum from Sargent & Co. His farewell letter, deemed a blind by detectives, omits key sentences and suggests death by own action though many doubt suicide. He was seen near Union Station before the 8:10 p.m. New York train.
About 400 delegates at Glyndon Maryland State Prohibition Convention selected a ticket led by Governor candidate Edwin Higgins of Baltimore City, Comptroller Joshua Levering of Baltimore City, Attorney General Hosea B. Moulton of Montgomery County, and Clerk of the See of Appeals Levin S. Nelson of Snow Hill. Higgins is a noted Baltimore lawyer and former Maryland Temperance Alliance president. Levering is a leading Baltimore merchant.
At an Alliance barbecue in Prosperity Newberry County, James Hunter clashed with the Morrises in a feud sparked melee. Hunter was clubbed and severely injured, George Morris suffered a deep neck and face cut, and H M Singly was fatally cut in the throat while restraining the fight. Julis Epting sustained a hand wound, with several others lightly hurt.
In Newport Rhode Island on July 29 the Jamestown cat boat race featured boats Amy Evans Scud and Katrina. The Amy Evans won the about ten mile course in roughly an hour, with details abbreviated in the report.
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