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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1888
Page
4
A Boston writer describes Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company parading past Washington Street and compares them with London troops, then humorously faces a threat of six months imprisonment for delaying return of a book from the Atheneum. He muses on pipes used for water mains as dormitories and a makeshift public elocution field.
A Treasury Department decision prompts a prominent Home Market Club member to protest high import duties. The piece contrasts club rhetoric portraying importers as traitors with calls to Tariff Reform League ideas and argues the protest challenges the tariff stance.
The Senate appears poised to raise the official status of several U S envoys and consuls abroad. Ministers resident may become envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary without salary changes, while consuls general could transfer with the same emoluments to minister resident. The shift aims to boost diplomatic effectiveness, as foreign nations honor high rank and extend greater consideration to the United States.
The address by Hon. P. A. Collins as presiding officer presents a concise, forceful view of the political situation and reform under Levi LAND's administration. Collins praises Cleveland as honest, lawful, industrious, and a symbol of strength, with Col urys's endorsement signaling reform influences speaking to the convention.
The piece argues it is unlikely the Republican Convention in Chicago would nominate C. M. Derrew for president, noting his past runs as Democratic candidate for New York Lieutenant-Governor in 1872 and his ferocious oratory. It recalls Depew’s anti Republican speeches of the era and his critique of corruption and strong rhetoric about reform and military force.
The text criticizes a Publican statement praising incumbent officials who have proved their acts, reflecting on Grant and noting contemptuous references to James G. Blaine. It argues such rhetoric is unsuitable for supporters of a Republican candidate in this campaign.
Pending Senate talks on the fisheries treaty, an effort aims to remove an obstacle from Chandler who seeks to strike the discretionary feature of a retaliatory law limiting its application to Canadian fish. The move would affect traffic on Canadian railroads and dividends for allies, boosting prices for food and aiding large port owners, though it is unlikely to pass the House. The broader fight centers on opposing the treaty and the unpopular retaliation alternative.
The St Louis convention shows strong enthusiasm for President Cleveland and his administration’s tariff reform agenda. It signals support for his renomination and a united front on policy while debating the rights and scope of international copyright and the CanceE bill’s potential passage.
The opposition to the Cunce copyright bill remains directed at provisions rather than aims. Public support for recognizing authors’ rights grows, leading to acceptance that the measure, though flawed, best harmonizes competing interests of authors publishers and printers amid congressional pressure and the need for unanimity.
A Brooklyner proposes a 32 signal code to avert collisions at sea, but critics argue the plan is impractical. They warn that complex sequences would confuse mariners and slow responses, favoring simple, clear signals instead.
At Harvard the Pierian Sodality elected officers led by President Richardson and conductor Hebard while Nawmberg and Glean son filled vice president and secretary roles. An advisory member Watson returned to Cambridge amid crew position changes as Trafford and Markee shifted spots and the rowers trained with Storrow, Trafford, Davis, Schroll, Tilton, and Finlay in the boat.
A scientific note proposes using water as a sound conduit for ship communication. Each vessel would carry a steam siren and a large underwater microphone transmitter placed below the waterline. A telephonic receiver linked to a manometer would indicate the sound source by needle deflection, aiding direction finding in fog.
Bishop Whitaker of Philadelphia sails for England in three weeks to attend the Lambeth conference. Bishop Mallalieu of the Methodist Episcopal church heads to Europe to preside over conferences. The piece notes familial ties and assorted biographical details about several public figures, including Bedford court connections and the formation of the Shrewsbury Cab Company.
The Polymnia Club gave its third and last season concert at Fauntleroy Hall Roxbury drawing a large audience. Soloists Laura L Beck George J Parker George W Want Arthur B Hitchcock Wulf Fries S Clarence E Hay conducted. Performances included Andertons Wreck of the Hesperus Buck's quartet Annie Laurie Rhineberger Stars in Heaven Gounod Sanctus Benedict Lily of Killarney Pinsuti Crussaders Franz May Song and more. The chorus showed good training and tone though male voices were weaker and some pitch drift noted likely from hall acoustics. Soloists' work was admirable and well regarded.
Mr Gargan opened the water meter hearing criticizing Tuesday night executive session action urging Mr Follansbee's resignation as monstrous. He argued the committee prejudged the case before evidence and warned records might be read, while witnesses and meters were scrutinized and testimony debated. The hearing adjourned to Tuesday evening at 8:30.
Ex Alderman James G. Freeman of Boston marries Miss Caroline Sumner Case in Weston at the new Unitarian Church the ceremony conducted by Rev. Charles F. Russell. The stone church featured Lane flowers with H H Sprague as best man and a large guest list from Boston and Weston. A reception followed at the bride’s father's country house.
New York June 6 The H. O. Barnard Manufacturing Company one of the largest in straw goods asks creditors for an extension. Liabilities are listed at 300000 with assets of 438000. The Westboro Massachusetts factory, valued around 190000, not included. Poor trade due to bad weather cited as the cause.
Oregon June 6 Republicans maintain growing control as returns come in with Herman's majority around 7000 and rising. Republicans hold eighty six members on joint ballot in the Legislature Democrats twenty.
Washmerton June 6 General Sheridan’s condition shows improvement and recovery hope among family and friends though danger remains from hemorrhages. Doctors warn heart trouble could recur. By 8 30 p m reports say a comfortable afternoon, then at midnight no change. June 7 2 a m he appears worse with coughing disrupting rest.
Worcester Republicans publish a June 8 1888 conference call urging anti Walker forces to unite in Continental Hall Worcester Mass to oppose Joseph H Walker nomination for Congress in the tenth district. Leading local manufacturers and officials sign the protest amid a widening Republican split and a potential independent run.
A collage of satirical quips and odd anecdotes touching politics, society, and everyday life. Jabs at prohibition and women in power, notes on weather and sports, plus hazy headlines from courts, trains, and papers. A brisk, opinionated toast to the era’s common curiosities.
The editorial argues against evasion and calls for decisive tariff reform. It condemns political indecision and dishonesty and says the people deserve a tangible choice this year, criticizing politics in St. Louis and Chicago.
The San Francisco Examiner editorial urges Democrats to back Thurman to satisfy California voters who favor him and fear losing regional recognition if he is not on the ticket.
Newport News says no matter who is nominated for president by Republicans, it will not be Depew and the West will distance itself from the Van derbilt family’s preferred candidate. The brief note reflects sectional resistance to the slate.
The text argues Mr Chandler should not seize power from the President to harm New England capitalists while elevating fish costs for the poor. It states the retaliation act was shaped by Republican Senators last session and warns against changes that protect his rich constituents at the expense of the poor, calling the proposal shameful.
A letter to the editor criticizes the pending international copyright act as protectionist and harmful. The writer accuses big publishers of seeking monopoly, calls the measure sham and harmful, and urges a genuine copyright act recognizing authorship for all creators before such one sided proposals pass.
Despatch from St. Louis to New York Sun notes a blend of age groups at the convention. It praises the rising supply of young men born after the war while observing midlife dominance among Southern delegates and a mix of bearded Pacific men and brisk New England figures led by Bob Vance of Connecticut.
At a Milk Street blaze last night a man named George S. Willis, longtime chief engineer of Pittsfield’s fire department, asserted possession of a fire-commission card to enter the line. An officer from Station 2 dismissed the claim, sparking a tense exchange as Willis stood firm.
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