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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1891
Page
4
The Boston Post advises subscribers to send both their current and new addresses when requesting a change of delivery, ensuring uninterrupted service. The notice emphasizes prompt submission to avoid missed issues and reflects standard publisher guidance for circulation.
The editor declines to return rejected manuscripts and ignores anonymous communications. Writers must include full name and address as a guaranty of good faith. Readers unable to buy The Post in Boston and nearby areas are asked to report the fact at the office.
Boston Musica on Tremont near Scollay square and Kellar Grande Opera House on Washington near Dover host events at 8. Alexander Salvini performs in The Duke's Motto. Meveste Hart appears. From 11 Promenade concert by an orchestra of fifty. Powrett Grocmps on Huntington avenue above West Chester Park. At 2 and S Barcum Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth.
In June 1891 commentary dismisses the Comte de Paris’s prospects for an Orleanist bid. Boulangist conspiracy is blamed for ending his hopes, with even royal restoration unlikely given current French conditions and the line of Purntirreg Egalite.
The steamship Majestic completed a four day run maintaining over twenty knots with successive distances of 501, 497, 501 and 6502 miles. The feat highlights unmatched steadiness and marks the pinnacle of marine engineering for years.
The Behring Sea bill has received royal assent with GB awaiting an order in council to finalizeProtection of seals during jurisdiction talks. The United States approaches a rapid pace under President Cleveland, with Mr Blaine criticized for delays in treaty work, aiming for a ready arbitration scheme.
Governor Rus sell appoints Judge James M Barker to the Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice Allen's death. The selection favors locality and merit over party claims. Barker, a Republican, previously stood with a minority in 1872 by not joining party leaders in censure of Charles Sumner.
A reader challenges a Boston Journal claim about debt decline, arguing a typo inflates recent reductions. The note cites July 1, 1890 to May 29, 1891 figures, noting a total decrease of $27,645,862 in cash in the Treasury and a $100,753,000 cut in bonded debt amid Republican policies.
The bank note redemption fund of 54,207,975 was absorbed into cash while the McKiner tariff's revenue cuts have been in effect only two months. Last session appropriations are not available, and the surplus applied to debt reduction falls well short of the required sinking fund payments by about 20 million. The May debt rise appears small, but four months of growth becomes significant, prompting sharp criticism of the Journal for denying facts.
The General Court adjourned with a generally strong record and swift handling of major measures. Tax qualification, nonpartisan redistricting, and expanded ballot law provisions show progress, while concerns over municipal loans, street layouts, and franchise taxation linger. Roosevelt’s investigation into the New York Custom House gains attention, with critics noting GOP discontent and the board's mixed conduct amid ongoing inquiries.
Theodore Roosevelt, chairing the Civil Service Commission, denounced Republican accusers in a New York City hearing on the Civil Service Examining Board. He warned of fierce countermeasures, vowing to answer charges with clear evidence and strong language.
The Arab horse foundationed modern thoroughbreds yet cannot match American and English trotters in speed. Arabs excel in soundness endurance and beauty, though small in size, and serve well for saddle. A Long Island stud aims to blend Clay blood with Arab lines to create a national horse, with Abdul Hamid II among its stock.
A noted Arabian cross like Hegira by Linden Tree, with Clay dam, draws praise for beauty and style amid a push for speed. The piece contrasts breeding aims with soundness concerns and cites a London World note on the German emperor’s England visit unsettling court circles. Rumors swirl about Report Ray Hamilton in Yellowstone Park and claims of the Tiu Borne claimant, reflecting public fascination with sensational identities.
The new Countess of CLANCARTY becomes a marchioness at will in Holland as the Marquisate of HeuspEn joins her noble house by marriage. The remark suggests such luck surpasses Dutch fortune for a music hall singer.
A Boston writer riffs on Paris restaurant waiters petitioning to wear beards and facial hair. He argues against the change for two reasons: incongruity with the ideal waiter and potential deceit, contrasting historical figures and modern service via android-like staff replacing personal touch.
A jumble of humorous exchanges and social vignettes from old newspapers, including jokes about currency in Mexico, political satire on President Harrison, and amusing street anecdotes. Residents share quips on sermons, charity, and daily life, reflecting period manners and wit.
In a letter to the editor, a reader recalls the Water Board of Winchester constructing a dam across South Meadow to drain Turkey swamp, filling the area with a 20 foot deep picturesque lake. The writer praises the transformation from swamp to scenic waters, calling the water commissioners friendly magicians for Fells lovers.
The Vermont Congregationalists general convention in Brattleboro closed after a three day session. Reports from nominating committees and a Women’s Board of Missions meeting were presented. Rev. Dr. N G Clark of Boston gave the address. Deacon Joseph Polard of Montpelier was elected president for the next year with B Crosby Brattleboro as vice president and Rev E S Bates as secretary.
Personal notices clock a set of Boston society items. Henry Irving’s two sons choose stage careers, the younger once eyed diplomacy. The ninth birthday gifts to the German crown prince include an Indian hut and weapons. Bishop Doane of Albany earns LL D from Cambridge and D D from Oxford. Boston residents retreat to Pride's Crossing and various towns for the June lull. Colonel Charles L Norton, recovering from a fall in Florida, spends summer at Cotuit Road Sandwich Massachusetts with Mrs Norton and Miss Bessie Norton amid Cape winds and Atlantic calm.
The Bay State Agricultural Society held its summer meeting at Agricultural College Hall Amherst on June 11. President Goodell opened the session at 11 30 and welcomed members while faculty guided tours covered college departments and instrument uses. Professors Brooks Fernald and Warner spoke on horticulture entomology and meteorology. Attendance was large with broad state representation. no business was transacted.
Lyndonville VI June 11 The closing exercises at Lyndon Institute awarded eighteen diplomas in the classical department and twenty four in the commercial department. About 800 attended as the school reported a prosperous year and the addition of a $10,000 boarding house. Alumni banquet at Webb's Hotel and an evening concert by the Appleton Quartette of Boston followed.
Despatches from Mozambique report Chief Gouveia with 4000 followers has revolted against Portuguese rule, seeking a British protectorate. Authorities rush troops to quell the uprising as Gouveia governs the region between the Zambesi and Pungwe rivers.
Buenos Ayres reports gold closed yesterday at 301 percent premium as the Senate passes a bill to suspend gold payments for six months.
The Regatta Committee changed courses to stay within the bay, scheduling championship races for June 27 July 18 and August 8 at 3 p.m. Classes include keels and centreboards with prizes of a first class aneroid barometer and cash per race. Races use Herreschoff time. judges include Pope Godfrey Clark and others. entries remain limited to club members.
A flotilla of about 150 pleasure craft lines the Boston South Boston and Bay View clubs moored off their houses as skippers tune boats and seek buyers. A 60 foot Navach, once Morrill’s, sailed to St Louis via New York Erie Canal Great Lakes Mississippi. Myrtle, a 26 foot Burgess style catboat, was prepped at Hutchins shop after fast trips from Buzzard’s Bay.
Superintendent Carter presents a five division payroll for the consolidated street department, listing 568 sewer division workers with a daily cost of 138.37 and 783 workers in the paying division at 177,475 daily, plus 270 in street cleaning and 426 in sanitary division. The report covers divisions, foremen, clerks, engineers, and other staff, noting overall thoroughness and mayoral approval.
The Typographical convention resumed in Faneuil Hall with debates on ratting penalties, burial fund tax, and stereo workers. W B Prescott of Toronto won the presidency 94 to 61 over M Johnson of Fort Worth, with later officers and delegates named. An 800-member International Union banquet followed at the American House with notable guests and speeches.
Lonpox June 11 The Behring Sea bill today received the royal assent, signaling its law status. The measure confirms regulations on Behring Sea activities and foreign engagement.
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