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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1887
Page
4
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Boston Dost notes continued Atlantic victories near New York Bay renew optimism that the cup defender may remain a Boston sloop. The yacht’s steady wins, plus ballast keel and spar upgrades since last year’s setback, bolster its standing even as rivals in New York and a new Wilmington steel yacht enter the scene. The season has just begun, making early conclusions premature.
Naval court of inquiry censures captains of the Britannic and Celtic for violating ship regulations by not keeping a moderate speed in fog. The speeds of 15.5 and 13.5 knots were deemed excessive under weather conditions, making disaster near inevitable. The finding calls for caution, noting sailors often face similar risks daily, with luck as a factor.
The master builders secretary states an error in alleging a wage agreement violation by employers who cut wages below twenty cents per hour. The conference did not fix rates. it left settlements to employers and workers case by case. The issue centers on individual workers rights and the fairness of the wage schedule.
The article notes critics like Deacon Wurry and Mr White mock Dr McGlynn and predict he may face excommunication if he remains defiant. It cites Knox College students and New York Catholics rallying in support, mocking papal authority and imagining Broadway with a stovepipe hat.
The remarks suggest Dr McGuLynn opposes papal influence but cannot resist papal commands, even with backing from many Catholics. The text frames his position as potentially condemnable while asserting his status as a priest remains in question amid the controversy.
The piece argues William E. Chandler embodies a revived Republican faction as the party deteriorates. It traces his career from lobbyist to cabinet appointee, credits him with Florida votes in 1876, and suggests his senate nomination is an outcome of a machine-led, weakened party. The author laments the party’s loss of vigor and the elevation of Chandler as emblematic of decline.
William O'Brien resists using Ireland's reform cause to bolster Henry George ideas. In his Standard a harsh critique of George's land reform stance is joined by Irish critic McMackin. The piece notes misstatements about American land laws and cites a New York City republic comfort comment on Irish freedom.
The passage condemns brutal landlords and Tory coercion, arguing the United Labor party imposes religiously aligned conditions on aid. It suggests Irish rejection would be justified, noting strain between nationality, Catholic loyalty, and citizenship. Henry Grorce and Dr. McGuynn are cited as divisive influences.
A cattle dealer Robert Patterson faced two burglars during a midnight break in at his Plymouth home. One entered from the front room while the other worked the cellar, both firing as they fled. Patterson, unarmed, surprised them with a whiskey toast, then watched them escape. the incident hints at burglar cooperation and possible future conventions to prevent such sums.
A Boston observer describes vivid street scenes on Tremont and Washington streets with circulating checks for photo studio offers. He notes a crowd near the Common, reflections on Munkacsy’s Christ Before Pilate, and praises William Graham’s Venice and Cairo paintings at the Liberty Tree studio. The piece laments the old Boylston Market clock and highlights urban clocks' utility and charm. It reports a strange tale from the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal about a doctor stalked at night, suggests self defense, and urges police investigation to prevent such threats.
Miss Mabel Phipps drew a large audience at Sleeper Hall New England Conservatory of Music for a piano recital featuring Bach Liszt Henselt and Chopin works plus a Liszt Campanella encore. Critics praised her technique memory and musical insight predicting a brilliant future under Otto Bendix guidance. An upcoming Music Hall promenade concert with conductor Neuendorff is announced with the full programme in another column.
The Boston Theatre opens with Streets of New York led by George C Boniface with a full cast. Hollis Street Theatre ends season June 18 with Evangeline Dreams or Fun in a Photo graph Gallery. Howard presents Ida Siddons burlesque company finale Strike in the Harem. Hollis Street Theatre unique 1000 incandescent lights.
A letter to the editor details Vassar College’s prosperous year with a $100,000 endowment boost, $20,000 gifts from Thompson and Vassar, a new associate professorship of history, lab room upgrades, and a $6000 alumni scholarship. Alumnae elected three board representatives and praised commencement topics, while the college’s beauty and scholarly tone are noted. A separate item reports a chemical engine crash on Tremont Street injuring Mrs. Luther lightly and frightening her.
A Philadelphia notice reviews new and reissued novels from J. B. Lippincott and Ticknor. It covers Aunt Hopsy’s Foundling by Mrs Leith Adams and Wee Wifie Moloch Worth Winning and A Reverend Idol among others, noting authors Rosa Nouchette Carey Campbell Praed H Lovett Cameron and Jane Austen. The piece comments on style gender and regional color and lists price and publishers.
The Hon Daniel Dougherty improves to convalescence and plans a summer at Long Branch. Governors Stevenson of Nevada and Idaho share political kinship. Mme Modjeska gains fortune via Los Angeles town lots while her husband backs vineyards. Rev E Walpole Warren to lead Church of the Holy Trinity New York from October. Susanna Salter becomes Americas first woman mayor at Argonia Kansas, elected by two thirds, from Ohio origins and Kansas move with her family.
Current comment assesses Chandler as a typical Blaine man skilled and crafty beyond average politicians. It highlights his loyalty rhetoric and penchant for political wins over principle, noting he would lead the party when state and candidate character are doubtful.
A New York World editorial argues capital punishment should apply equally to all regardless of sex. It rebukes sympathy petitions altering statutes and notes the Legislature refused to change the law, asserting moral law and consequences remain uniform for both sexes.
A collage of quirky notes on insurance and baseball, politics, religion, and society. Mentions include Indians in Nebraska, Governor Foraker, Sherman, a bishop dubbed a “White-Man-Well-Digger,” rising purse sizes, Yale pitcher Stage, and a profitable league baseball season. Reports cover a range from legal cases in Boston to Brooklyn sweets, bats to butter reveals, and streetcar stamps in Langtry-era New York society.
The West End bill seeks fixed charges or lease terms that may force the public to overpay for improved service. It warns profits could be channeled into dividends, prompting stock inflation and higher fares, while leaving public benefits uncertain and potentially reducing accountability of rail authorities.
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