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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1891
Page
4
The United States Signal Service weather reports and the Post's special forecast will be published on the eighth page in conjunction with Monday morning June 8, 1891.
A Boston driven effort to create the Society of the Friends of Russian Freedom to support constitutional government in Russia gains approval from prominent Americans. The movement, welcoming diverse support, aims to back reform and counters Nihilist extremism with moral backing from the U S public.
A 1864 Illinois soldier Grover H. Drs died after a fall from a horse. His mother’s pension claim was initially rejected but was overruled by Assistant Secretary by Saturday, granting a backdated pension to the mother dating to 1564, illustrating broad pension policy under the current administration.
A Washington despatch notes how pension drafts stress the Treasury amid Republican party excesses. Bank calls for 3 million dollars were to cover pension drafts, with net debt rising. Officials warn of potential deficits and a slippage from prior Democratic stewardship under President Cleveland.
Mrs Evizaperu L Harrison widow of Col Archibald Harrison has just earned 5329 in arrears and begins a pension at 59666 yearly. The pension had been refused by several administrations but Commissioner Raum recently approved it. Archibald Harrison died in 1870 of consumption once deemed unrelated to service.
A historical report alleges public workers on the Pacific Coast and relatives of Mr. Harrison and his wife have been in government pay. It singles out Baby McKrr s uncle and contrasts John Scott Haguison of Kansas City as a Democrat. The piece portrays Mr. Harrison as thrifty.
The article surveys British government stance on coercion in Ireland and the free education issue. It notes few imprisoned under the act, the plan of campaign fading, and landlord tenant relations improving. It discusses Conservatives losing Tory support on education and hints at inaction as the likely path, with Mr Goscuen bringing a delayed bill to Parliament.
An examination by Ernest W Bowditch for the Citizens Association criticizes city engineering departments for wasteful practices and high staff costs. It proposes consolidating and expanding the Chief of Engineers authority, creating a Bureau of Supplies, and reorganizing streets, sewers, bridges, and related offices to save over 445 thousand dollars annually.
The plan described as the most complete and well digested presented to the public is aided by Bowpiren's report. It is expected to aid in the final determination of the matter in an intelligent manner.
The essay argues for a collateral inheritance tax as a feasible state revenue source, noting constitutional likelihood in Massachusetts and a potential $500,000 annual yield. It supports gradation with limits, asserts no double taxation, and emphasizes gains for the state while criticizing under-assessment practices. It also discusses international copyright and possible friction with England, concluding authors should benefit from copyright gains.
English printers and paper makers resist changes as the United States expands international copyright. American authors seek equal terms under a new law, urging Britain to declare operable rules by July. Publishers push for clarity, while printers demand retaliation for the manufacturing clause and insist on works printed from local typeset.
The piece warns that after the 1872 1881 and 1890 booms markets fall with delays before improvement. It notes rail road stock issues, high yielding bonds, and investor apathy while European strength and good crops could lift prices. A rise may begin by July 1 but depends on managers agreements crops and autumn money conditions.
A Boston writer recalls a resident of South Franklin Mass observing tramps near the railroad and notes many are nativeborn Americans. He reflects on obesity in dime museum life, referencing Laura the fat lady and Miss Sarah Jewett. The piece then describes an oil painting of the Duke of Magenta, a thoroughbred racehorse owned by Mr Forbes of Milton, admired for its stature and equine features.
The piece notes M Mouier-Sutty will retire from the Comédie Française next year and travel to America professionally. It questions his managerial prospects versus peers like Mounir-SuuLiy and compares him to Coqur-LIN and Mme Be rnNHARD? in terms of self advertising and audience draw, highlighting expected box office disparities.
A Sunday paper hosts a symposium on perfect manhood with contributions from eminent figures from M ARLENE HoussAub to Edgar Fawcett. The piece argues that wisdom may not come from a crowd and questions whether debaters share common premises to frame the discussion.
The private secretary refutes speculation that the Prince of Wales plans to visit, stating the rumor is groundless. The remark notes the open ground for speculation about whether his arrival would have carried any distinctive baggage or effects.
Dramatic notes announce the American fantastical comedy Niobe by Harry and Edward Paulton to be produced June 16 at the Boston Museum under Apdbott and Teal. A strong American company with Carrie Turner, William F. Owen, Jess ie Storey, Theodore M. Brown, Maud Edna Hall, Charles Coote, Ben R. Graham is engaged. Scenery by W. H. Day and on the spot music by Frank Howson. Ben Teal Jr. supervises each performance. Alexander Salvini’s repertory offers Monte Cristo next week with Edmond Dantes in the lead role.
A Chickering Hall recital by piano pupils of Thomas P Currier with soprano N Salome Thomas and praise for Annie Fisher. Arion Club reelects Arthur Weld as director for 91 92 season. schedule features Gruenberg and Adamowski conductors and Hekking cello Muller trumpet solos. various pieces listed. upcoming New England Conservatory concert June 11 with Conservatory String Quartet and Carl Faelten performing Beethoven and Schumann.
Special to the Post reports that O. E. Norcross has acquired a controlling interest in the Essex electric railroad with $60,000 capital stock. At last night’s directors meeting Frank W. Standley resigned and Norcross was elected to his seat. He succeeds King Upton as president while Frank J. Farnham becomes treasurer, replacing Howard Fallen.
Paris shows art in every facet from galleries to market windows. The St Genevieve Library inspires Boston Public Library design while Parisian streets, arches, and domes frame a living school of art. American artists study, copy, and display work across the city as exhibitions and sales surge this season.
A collage of brief items and anecdotes from various places. Notes on a new newspaper in Bessemer Alabama, a jailhouse barometer of public opinion, a trove of quips about public speaking, a Danish border find in Deutsch Redingen, a Sherman anecdote, and a long tale of Tom the dog who saved children in Derby New York.
The Constellation, nearing a century of service, has been repaired for a summer cruise with Naval Academy cadets before likely retirement as a new practice ship rises. Built in 1795, she fought insurrection off Nevis in 1798 and faced La Vengeance in 1799 then Tripoli in 1803, earning praise and a Congress gold medal for Truxton. The ship’s storied career spans global voyages and battles, marking the end of an era as the navy preserves its venerable veteran anchored near the academy.
At about 8 am Sunday Officer Badger of Station 11 was assaulted by a group near Shelton street. He was knocked down and kicked until insensible, and his keys and club were taken. He later captured two assailants, Michael Magran and Andrew Welch, the latter with the club embedded in his back.
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