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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1887
Page
5
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Reports from Brussels describe violent labor unrest with police clashes as government bans large gatherings. In Birmingham, English Liberal Unionists attack Gladstone and Parliament's politics while a plan to collect national health statistics gains traction amid debates on a revived national board of health.
At a frugal East Boston banquet Senator Hoar criticized former party members while avoiding specific names. He described two political directions, praising the state and nation oriented line and condemning an educated antiwar temper, and he defended Massachusetts Loyalists who supported Cleveland and the progressive wing.
Senator Sherman denounces Democratic party as Confederate loyalists in a Springfield Illinois address. He portrays unionists as persecuted and accuses the party of wave of the bloody shirt and sympathy with the Confederate cause, contrasting with Blaine’s campaign. The speech sparks nationwide reaction and controversy.
The article argues Russia seeks Afghanistan to threaten India, with Herat as a strategic key. It notes British fortification of Herat as a warning move while assessing Afghan sentiment, frontier defenses, and the risk of a broader conflict if Russia gains control.
The piece notes that rivalry between Russia and England remains the central dynamic in the East with fortifications at Herat signaling England’s resolve. It reports on a New York World interview about James G. Blaine plans to tour Britain and Europe for about a year with no stated political aims and asserts Blaine does not feel ill or public minded.
The article notes a proposed imperial Tokay gift for Queen Victoria described as the finest wine, with mentions of princes and emperors and a high price per bottle. It also discusses the National Opera Company planning to remove ballet from most operas, hinting at clergy opposition and future debates over stage dance.
A Boston writer urges wealthy philanthropy to build model tenements in South Cove, cites New York and Brooklyn examples yielding 5 to 6 percent, and calls for Associated Charities to lead a reform effort. The piece juxtaposes weather, city solitude, and social duties with reflections on clubs, observation, and the value of aloof civic engagement.
A Boston writer recalls a lame stray dog returning daily for water and bread, musing on instinct and kindness. He cites a rector’s prayer and notes public notices about no dogs in gardens. A veteran friend questions Decoration Day’s scope and argues for educational value and local handling.
The piece argues Canada’s government will drop a harsh policy after fishermen resist, praising a conciliatory approach and suggesting the nation’s leaders finally see reason. It frames the shift as a prudent, timely correction aligned with public interest.
A set of editorial excerpts argues against violence and intimidation in Texas, urging tolerance and lawful expression. It contrasts bulldozing with peaceful discourse, and condemns agitators as public enemies while calling for unity and restraint across communities. It also notes the spread of English influence and critiques tax policy and surplus collection.
Archbishop Corrigan ordained Rev Henry Van Rensselaer, scion of the Old New York Van Rensselaer family and Protestant Episcopal convert, at St. Patrick's Cathedral. The 36 year old former pupil of General Theological Seminary joined the Jesuits after long religious exploration in Paris Woodstock and Frederick. He aims to work with Jesuit missionaries among North American Indians.
Weumnerox June 1 The world shooting carnival continued amid rain and fog as 130 shooters completed 23 events. Merchandise match leads, offering a $450 L C Smith gun as first prize. Winners include B Tiepel Covington Ky and G C Luther Syracuse N Y among many top placements in numerous ten thirds and twenty thirds events. A special prize match is planned for Saturday featuring Budd Syracuse and Eager Marlboro with continued merchandise and sweepstakes contests.
Russell Sage hails George Gould as the sharpest businessman he ever met while Eddy Gould, his 20 year old brother, haunts the consolidated exchange with nervous, amusing antics. Senator-elect Pasco stands as the sole Confederate private in the U S Senate. Calvin Brice, once a Lima schoolteacher, now leases Bennett’s Newport villa and profits as a railroad consolidator. Richard R. Quay, 26, enters Pennsylvania Republican politics. Thomas Ball completes a ten foot statue of P T Barnum for Bridgeport park. Diva Giulia Grisi died in Berlin years ago. August Gérard de Mercy, her former husband, jailed for forgery at 70 after prior fortunes and a signature forgery.
The four story Labor Temple in Minneapolis has its cornerstone laid on a cooperative plan with a $100,000 capital stock held by Knights of Labor and trade unions. Stores and offices occupy the first two floors, lodge rooms on the third rent for 7000 dollars yearly, the fourth hosts a 2000 seat convention hall, and a free library for workers’ families will be housed there.
Michael Garrity about 40 attempted suicide by hanging drowning and self cutting yesterday but was prevented each time. In Peoria Illinois Finley Hoke extradited from Canada found guilty of forgery and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary.
A digest of notes on Walt Whitman, the Savage Club of London, literary quips, rail ideas, the Charleston earthquake novel by E P Roe, and social scenes. Items include a Colorado postmaster boast, a 220 mph rail concept, a canary island diet gofio, Mount Vernon deer park gift, Hay on Bread Winners, a 11 year old German girl Cresencia Schwartz’s voyage, and laundries whizzer machines.
A Chicago News summary reports a Denver observer predicting the 1884 Colorado Senate race between N P Hill and Edward O Wolcott. The Wolcott camp is described as strong and disciplined. Wolcott, 40 plus, serves as general solicitor for the Denver and Rio Grande. Bowen is criticized for inaction. Wolcott’s brother Henry is a wealthy nominee contender in 1882.
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