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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1889
Page
4
Notice appears to update mailing practices and payment details for the Boston Post, listing payee as Post Publishing Company and providing office addresses Broadway and Wall Street, plus Corcoran Building Fifteenth Street as agent contact.
The Boston newspaper notes the closing session of the Legislature on June 8 1889. It criticizes weakness and futility but acknowledges some useful laws and defeats of bad schemes. The Senate is praised as the abler chamber, suggesting biennial sessions would improve governance.
The board of police has not yet acted on the ruling that cigars are not drugs or medicine allowing Sunday sales. Tobacconists’ shops are closed while druggists sell cigars, soda water, and medicines, with no sign of enforcement. The piece argues the law is inequitable, noting unequal application between cigar shops and drugstores.
President Harrison removes a Jersey City postmaster, praised for efficiency, amid a partisan fight. The replacement, cited as a Republican insider, faces criticism for what supporters call political favoritism and "pull with the Boys."
General Boulangere finally speaks to an American newspaper correspondent saying no power can obscure him and warning against war in Europe. He claims France can maintain peace with a strong government and seek peace with Russia rather than engage in conflict. Critics compare his rhetoric to outdated appeals and doubt it will sway the French nation.
The vetoes by Connecticut Governor Bulkeley and New York Governor Hitt mirror concerns over party influence and ballot secrecy. The piece argues Connecticut’s election corruption rivals Indiana, noting intimidation and vote buying as entrenched factors, and urges reform to curb machine politics.
The legislature will act to approve the vetoed bill next Tuesday despite the Governor opposition. In New Hampshire the Governor endorses a cautious recommendation for a free ballot system. Interest awaits political handling of the project in that state.
Washington reports that the National Wool Growers Association urged Congress be convened early to shape the wool policy. The piece cites past gains by wool interests against manufacturers and argues for tariff protections and higher duties on certain wools while criticizing current mail and shipping arrangements affecting Boston merchants.
The article urges Boston merchants to press for a regular weekly foreign mail carried by Cunard steamships to Liverpool. It notes past delays and intermittent service, and argues for a direct year round line to connect Boston with foreign cities, advocating Post Office action and improved justice to local business interests.
A Philadelphia based practice prints elaborate memorial cards with gold gilt doves and Bible imagery. The piece critiques death culture and funeral industry practices. It cites specimens of verses and prayers in English and German, noting costs and the spread of memorial customs in Europe and the United States.
A sample cabinet memorial card is offered for inspection with a price of twenty five cents. The note praises memorial keepsakes as fitting tributes kept in family albums or framed, while condemning cruel practices like lotteries as abominations.
A Tribune letter condemns tipping as a nuisance while defending stewards from claims of starvation wages. The piece notes that fair pay follows the service demanded on voyages and that travelers often tip for attentive courtesy, with a nod to sailors seeking cabin seclusion.
The Daily Telegraph lauds ABRAHAM LINCOLN as revered in Britain, noting his son’s remains of goodness and predicting future wit from the new minister Rosert Lixcoln. The piece links Lincoln to duty and the Civil War, remarking on Western rough language and potential storytelling in London.
Abigail Brown Adams widow of Charles Francis Adams died at her Quincy home on June 6. Born April 25, 1808, she accompanied her husband to Washington and abroad, praised for bearing America’s honor in English society. Surviving are five of seven children. her memory endures for her charity, culture, and duty.
Edward Burrill city auditor of Newburyport died yesterday from kidney troubles in his eightieth year. A former chief fire engineer and president of the Veteran Fire Association, he served in city government nine consecutive years as auditor and helped shape the fishing industry’s early days. He was a deacon of North Congregational Church and active in religious reform efforts. He leaves a widow and three sons Edward, an artist in Lynn. William, a Washington government employee. and Joseph, deputy superintendent of Boston police.
The Jersey City postmaster John F. Kelly, appointed by President Cleveland a year ago, is removed as a Republican replacement Sam Dickinson takes his place. Supporters say Kelly improved service with more deliveries and a larger post office, while Democrats note the removal as part of broader partisan turnover.
Boston letters note Seattle fire affected local investors and a Boston architect who may profit from rebuilding. The column praises Dr. Storer portrait by Vinton, praises honesty and refinement, and closes with a vivid portrait of a street tavern attendant called a tavern keeper.
Rome reports Vicar-General A Van de Vyver of the Richmond diocese has been named bishop of the southern see, succeeding Bishop Keane, rector of the new university. Burke of the British man-of-war Calliope is promoted to fleet engineer for aiding its harbor escape during the Apia storm. Aimée’s finery sells in New York auction. costumes fetch low sums while the entire collection—once valued at 500000 francs—realizes about seven percent. Mr and Mrs Gladstone near golden wedding with Washington Liberal ladies gifting a large gold bracelet bearing Millais’s portrait of Gladstone’s husband.
A detailed concert chronicle notes strong vocal display by Miss Deere and Miss De Vere with Salve Dimora and Beethoven arpeggios, but laments Gilmore’s band noise and weak chorus balance. Whiney’s aria shines while Liberati’s absence is noted. overall sound flaws persist across performances.
The Boylston Club, once led by conductor Mr. Osgood, has disbanded after his resignation to the executive committee two months ago. The club thanked him for its high standards and voted to present him with its valuable library as a final tribute. Arthur Weld notes Boston’s regret as the public awaits a future return of his baton.
A select Yale performance drew praise for a mostly standard college program. Intermittent psalm tunes from a nearby prayer meeting interrupted the evening with windborne hymn notes. The lineup included Dorothy Dance, Neath the Elms, Whistle Mazurka, A Father's Eye Keeps Guard, Yale Medley, Margareta, Lover's Complaint, Old English, Sweet and Low, Kentucky Galopade, and A Little Knot of Blue.
Army orders announce quartermaster department shifts Captain J M Marshall moves to St Louis to assist the officer in charge while Captain F H Hathaway takes over duties at Missouri and to supervise Fort Leavenworth building. The retiring board at Governor's Island is dissolved and new board named with Sutherland Tompkins Burns Mordecai and er. Oval orders set Lieutenant James D J Kelly to Kearsage and May to wait on coast survey Mayo. Assistant Surgeon P H Bryant granted leave to July 1.
A flurry of light items runs through the paper with jokes on culture, a bath of gossip about bronzes, a note on marriage trends, and four staff weddings in one week. The piece playfully critiques public figures and local life while teasing a job vacancy in the Constitution’s newsroom.
Ottawa reports likely Weldon extradition bill to take effect within months after transmission to England for approval. Sir John Thompson cites U S failure to ratify related treaties, U K influence, and Mexico goodwill as factors. If allowed, act would apply to the United States and Mexico.
In Chicago on June 7 the Cronin inquest continued with Policeman Daniel Brown testifying he filed treason charges on his own initiative and not at others’ urging. Brown was later cleared after witnesses said he did not drive the white horse. Luke Dillon testified Cronin had warned that Sullivan might murder him to advance political aims.
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