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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1891
Page
4
A notice requests any person who cannot purchase The Post at newsstands in Boston and nearby cities, on street cars and railroad trains, or in other usual places, to report the fact to the office.
Amusements described for Boston venues on Tremont near Scollay, Groep Opera House on Washington near Dover, and Huntington avenue concert and Barnum Bailey show times. Listings include matinees at 2 and 8, with Salvini in The Three Guardsmen and a 50-piece Promenade concert.
The Boston Post notes Republican praise of Democratic comments on the Treasury debt statement rings hollow. It warns that pension payments this month cannot be funded without depleting all cash, including small funds, a situation attributed to two years of Republican misrule after a Democratic surplus was squandered.
In Boston and Des Moines the Republican figure Mr Clarkson proposes using social and literary events to spread high tariff and party policies. He urges debating societies sewing circles and charades to educate communities hungry for social life, while critics question practicality and impact. The Boston Journal views it as potentially beneficial to the party and nation.
Reports from the Reichstag show mounting calls to repeal grain duties as Germany debates its protective system. Analysts compare the pressure to English corn-law repeals, warning Chancellor von Caprivi may face a pivotal choice between maintaining protection or conceding on grain taxes. The government may resist briefly but likely yield on one point to avoid broader collapse.
The vacancy from Indianapolis postmaster’s death was filled by promoting the assistant postmaster after eighteen years of service. The Indianapolis News credits President Harrison with a reform principle, noting the appointment as fitness based rather than party pull. Yet broader reform instances under this administration are still sought, inclining toward General Conse as a test case.
The essay argues that the Republican tariff on mother-of-pearl buttons harms labor and finances, cites a Bohemian button industry relying on pauper labor, and warns of increased immigration from Bohemia Hungary and Poland as workers seek subsistence. It questions assimilation and condemns the tariff for sustaining an unwanted industry.
A concise remark notes a reform principle referenced by Mr Harrison, whose late penance at Indianapolis is portrayed as insufficient to atone for his decline in Boston. The statement emphasizes the perceived gap between professed reform and real accountability in his career.
The white squadron will arrive in Boston next month for extended on board training of the volunteer naval battalion. They will sail daily, conduct target and torpedo practice, and learn steam maneuvering, enriching skills beyond yardyard drills. The plan aims to expose volunteers to modern naval warfare conditions and could become an annual custom.
A brief bystander view notes the difficulty of judging the Chilean conflict from afar. Despatches from both sides conflict while the belligerents appear evenly matched, sustaining a lengthy struggle and provoking American sympathy that remains cautious.
The piece discusses Balmaceda’s likely drift toward dictatorship in Chile and the insurgents' bid for recognition by the civilized world. It notes U.S. and France efforts to end the conflict, the diplomat Patrick Egan's perceived pro Balmaceda stance, and France’s naval stance. It calls for clearer information from the minister to act prudently.
A Catholic priest near Pittsburg has gained fame for healing the sick, with about four thousand treated or awaiting help. A week saw heavy pilgrim trains and night horse cars. cures include rheumatism. People credit prayer and imagination, with Father Mollinger walking and working during St Anthony’s feast. He weighs about 200 pounds and has amassed a large fortune. Authorities suggest possible psychical research.
The annual meeting of The Cecilia reelected officers and reviewed last season with pride and critique. President Grovet O. G. Coala highlighted growth, noted reservations about large works, and pressed for refined orchestral accompaniment and better ensemble and dynamics in Handel Haydn Apollo programs.
The article criticizes the conductors and players of local choral societies for sloppy performances and lax discipline. It compares Boston musicians unfavorably with New York professionals in Parsifal and calls for changes, citing rehearsals cost and respect for the composer. It also shifts to social commentary on lawyers and urban living, praising New York and lampooning local clubs and city life.
A traveler’s miscellany surveys old jokes about baseball umpires, gambling, and poetry, then shifts to a tale of an Egyptian mummy scam and a bishop’s quip about ignorance. The piece closes with a vignette about Urban and a cautionary note on wealth, hunting, and prudent living.
Almost simultaneously with the death of Henry Epwards comes that of Charles Fisher, an actor famed for his long service to the antique world. Born in England, his career flourished in New York at Wallack's and Daly's, where critics praised his intentional portrayals. He excelled as Joseph Surface, Triplet, Goldfinch, Sir Peter Teazle, and notably Falstaff and Adam, leaving a distinct sense of loss upon his passing.
The piece urges calm living in hot weather, noting discomfort stems from haste and unsuitable attire. It promotes deliberate pacing, lighter clothing, and seasonal eating of fruits, fish, and salads, warning that winter foods like beef and pastry cause suffering in heat.
The piece argues the Dramatic Mirror truly reflects the national stage and should stop ridiculing Boston and Philadelphia for their scenery and actors. It asserts the fest’s humor has faded and continuing jests are a foolish misrepresentation.
A crowd in Ascot jeered the Prince of Wales yesterday, generating public sympathy concerns. Observers say the insult clashes with the office and English tradition of fair play, risking harm to the prince's image.
The London omnibus men appear set to clash over their current route for the entire summer. The likely outcome is substantial wage losses amounting to thousands of pounds and a end result may be a compromise that could have been reached earlier.
Michael Monahan sat in the Superior Criminal Court’s cage awaiting sentence for embezzlement as his infant son died from a recent home furnace fire. He had served as treasurer of the OConnell Assembly Knights of Labor and, out of work after an accident, borrowed 300 dollars. District Attorney Stevens urged probation based on his prior good character, and Judge Dunbar agreed.
The city’s theatres announce next week’s programs at the Museum and Grand Opera House with farcical Niobe and Monte Cristo starring Salvini. Monday and Tuesday feature A Child of Naples while She Three Guardsmen closes. News notes cover the O.K. Guide, Salvini’s Europe trip, Harvest Moon tour, and Gustave Amberg’s financial setbacks.
A devotional verse praying for the sick and distressed, blessing the day and asking for hope and comfort. The piece envisions prayer from bedsides, referencing temple courts and the sound of organs, and asks God to hear imprisoned souls in illness.
Mr. Adamowski conducts the orchestra at Music Hall this evening with a program including Hoch Habsburg overture Bronze Horse Doctrinen Strauss Faust Zampa hymns and overtures Orpheus and Eurydice Ride of the Valkyries Heart and Hand Beggar Student Woman's Heart Boulanger and more.
The June issue features a Petrie sketch drawn from original material and a Moldenke paper with hieroglyphs. It presents a lesson in ancient writing and shows how hieroglyphs relate to proper names and common words today.
The convention closed its labors after accepting a standing committee plan and a freight classification report. Officers were elected with Joseph G. Sextro as president and Henry Rikhoff as secretary treasurer. A motion to change patterns twice yearly failed, the World’s Fair Committee was expanded, and Edward Atkinson spoke on industry economies. Members adjourned for an afternoon excursion to Downers Landing for a clambake.
Silas Drew faces sentence in the Superior Criminal Court for fraud and obtaining goods under false pretences. The court overruled the writ of exceptions filed by his attorney. final disposition is expected this term on January 18.
The Philadelphia Supreme Court ruled that City Councils lacked authority to choose the City Treasurer successor. Richard G. Dellers is removed from the office, and Governor Pattison's appointment of W. Redwood Wright is upheld.
Governor Russell led a 2479 strong brigade review at Camp Framingham. Spectators pressed the fences as officers and staff, including Brigadier General Kittredge and Colonel Donohoe, received acclaim. The day featured a brisk parade, red cross demonstrations, and a casual athletic program faltering against crowds and heat. The brigade will break camp the following day.
In accord with orders from Assistant Secretary J R Soley the White Squadron led by Chicago sails will visit Boston on July 2 for ten days. The fleet includes Chicago Atlanta Boston and Yorktown with public inspection and naval drill planned. A banquet on July 3, target practice aboard ships, and a harbor race are among events. Massachusetts Yacht Club offers clubhouse, a silver cup and medals for a twelve oared crew race open to battalion fleets crews.
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