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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1891
Page
4
The death of Mr Sttillman Gl. Allen removes a noted jury lawyer famed for sensational trial style. He specialized in accident cases for plaintiffs and urged sympathy toward the poor against corporations, highlighting perceived flaws in jury systems and ethical concerns in courtroom practice.
A critic surveys Mrs. Eyvnd Russet and her Delsarte Series yawning philosophy. The piece questions the idea that yawning is a universal gymnastic with social and spiritual aims, noting the risks of public practice and possible irreverence toward DelSarte.
In Boston, a friend named Sandy Grip battles winter illness through persistent outdoor exercise. He gains strength daily, inspiring belief in fresh air’s power. The piece segues into literary notes on Badminton volumes, Harper's essays, Barnum’s show behind the scenes, and a chorus of witty Victorian quips.
Amusements include Bostox Merszen on Tremont near Scollay at 8. Kelar. Group Opera Hoess on Washington near Dover at 2. Alexander Salvini performs in A Child of Naples and Von Cesar de Bazan. Promenade concert by an orchestra of fifty at L1. Barnum Baley shows at Huntington Avenue above West Chester Park at 2 and S. MrcsecsM of Fins Arts on Huntington and Dartmouth hosts Society of American Artists and School of Drawing and Painting exhibitions.
The New York Tribune retracts its claim that tin plate production caused the Welsh factories to shut down. It calls the error a mistake and urges abandoning efforts to prop up a fictitious industry with fictitious figures.
The Republican State League of New York Executive Committee outlined a campaign plan on Tuesday. The motto chosen was Hustle, with Mr Clarkson praised for his ability to organize and energize the campaign.
New Yorkers react to Tammany control of the Brooklyn Bridge as a spoils system shift from Brooklyn's Boys. public hope remains for any improved service while warning that municipal government is already failing.
The London press reacts sharply to the baccarat affair with scathing editorials. The Chronicle accuses the Prince of Wales of secrecy breach and ingratitude, while The Times laments a pledge not to gamble. The Standard condemns vulgarity and pins blame on the prince alongside his associates.
Governor Russell and Mayor Anthews appoint a diverse Rapid Transit Commission for Boston and suburbs. The board is described as unbiased and highly competent, with public confidence and practical experience to handle the intricate transportation questions ahead.
A plan deemed acceptable and sufficient by all parties in interest is proposed. The text indicates a balanced agreement designed to meet the concerns of stakeholders and ensure mutual approval.
The Boston Post notes that the Typographical Union 15 wage scale is not enforced in local Boston offices. It argues the union avoids enforcement, challenges any convention attempt to compel compliance, and urges the International Union to address the issue before adjournment.
Harvard announces next year’s elective courses with new departments in comparative literature and American archaeology and ethnology. The faculty adds two assistant professors and outlines pedagogy courses aimed at strengthening the graduate school and supplying trained teachers for reform in preparatory schools.
Reports from Hayti vary in details but align on the main facts after two years of leadership by president HiprotoTe. The unrest follows recent riots and hints at broader political strife. Officials say investigations continue as observers seek clarity on causes and accountability.
The article condemns Hippo lyte for ordering indiscriminate killings amid fear and unrest in Hayti. It argues past Haitian regimes and U S support shaped the crisis, warns against further intervention, and questions the viability of self government in the country, labeling Hippo lytes unfit as allies.
The Governor signed the act to prohibit certain obligations to be redeemed in numerical order, suppressing investment bond companies and foreign endowment orders. The New England Watch and Ward Society credited for driving the law, which exposes 54 Massachusetts firms and 201 other state corporations. The law aims to bar objectionable business under any alias and pursue enforcement against violators.
The piece argues juries favor attractive lawyers over judges and notes dishonest attorneys can succeed, especially when clients back unethical tactics. It warns younger lawyers confronting such tricks and urges bar associations to discipline professional immorality to curb the harm.
A Harvard College committee recommends adopting the Australian system for Overseers voting. The report stresses convenience over ballot purity, outlining exact methods for implementation.
Dramatic Mirror critic Mr Stephen Fiske says daily press criticism is worthless and should be confined to weekly papers. The remark is dismissed as irrelevant yet noted because Fiske himself writes for a weekly publication.
The jury believed the testimony against Sir William Gordon-CumMine while his American fiancée disputed it, and yesterday the couple faced worry in London. The scene stirred public sympathy for Sir William despite logic and evidence.
The New York Recorder notes that two Italian noblemen are employed in a city restaurant, a claim treated as unusual while observers compare such notions to the varied ranks of organ grinders and banana men, suggesting sketches of social mobility in urban life.
Commencement exercises at Vassar College were held in the presence of students friends alumni and the Board of Trustees. The Baccalaureate Degree was conferred on thirty six candidates.
Tschaikowsky discusses bringing a Russian choir to the United States praising Russian church music as beautiful and likely to be appreciated in America. General Lew Wallace tests a new fishing rod on the Kankakee banks, seasoned in streams from Persia to Mexico.
South Boston native Charlie Abbott of Abbott and Teal announces the production of Niobe at the Boston Museum next Monday night. He recalls early baseball days and hopes for a strong 4 and 4 hit in the show. Meanwhile Salvini continues a remarkable Grand Opera House engagement with few performances left this week including A Child of Naples Don Cesar de Bazan The Duke's Motto She Three Guardsmen and the debut as Edmond Dantes in Monte Cristo Monday night.
Isaac B. Sawtell’s counsel in Concorp New Hampshire plans to file a motion for a new trial alleging newly discovered evidence in the case of the man awaiting execution for killing his brother Hiram.
The 110th annual meeting in Cotillion Hall Mechanics building presided by President Johnson of Salem featured theses on Catheter Fever and Nephrectomy by Drs. Thornaike Gage and Williams. A substitute paper by Dr. Mitchell was telegraphed. the discourse honored Dr. Thacher’s life work. Toasts profiled state medical vigor with remarks by Lt Governor Haile and Harvard’s President Eliot.
Judge Morton rules against the Algonquin Club, granting a three month window to alter the front as ordered by the full court. The case, brought by the Harbor and Land Commissioners, centers on a land depth restriction and seeks to compel compliance with Commonwealth-imposed limits.
Mrs William L Miner wife of an architect well known in Boston attempted suicide in Brockton by taking chloroform she bought from a local druggist claiming she wished to kill a dog She drank two drachms at her children’s school before collapsing and was treated by Dr bk W Locke She will recover after months of melancholia and several threats to kill herself caused the school to dismiss for the day
Yale faculty orders students involved in the torpedo incident to relocate rooms off campus and places fifty nine marks against them at the start of the next term. The suspension limit is sixty marks, so they must stay straight to avoid suspension.
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