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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1887

Page

4

Milk subscription rates and postal details listed

Boston Post Publishing Co outlines dairy subscription pricing for daily and weekly editions. Rates cover one year to one month, with second class mailing, sender risk, and payment instructions. New York agency at 140 Nassau Street and Washington Office at 515 Fourteenth Street noted.

Post Publishing Company New York Nassau Street Ernest F. Bremingham Washington Fourteenth Street

Massachusetts Republicans Seek High Tariff Opposition to Carlisle

The Boston Advertiser urges Republicans from Massachusetts to organize against Carlisle as Speaker in the next Congress, proposing a high tariff movement. The New York Times notes this stance as amateurish. Randall reportedly dislikes such steps and has allowed no opposition to Carlisle's reelection so far. The question remains if he will back Lopez's bill next.

Massachusetts Carlisle New York Times Boston Advertiser Randall Canuisle Lopez

Chandler Nomination Sparks Democratic Anxiety in Washington

A fanciful New York Tribune story claims CHANDLER could reveal Navy Department secrets if seated as New Hampshire senator. It notes his lobby work with John Rowen and says such knowledge would not disturb the current Navy Department. The piece also contrasts Dr. Bland’s Indian severalty views with the Indian Rights Association, arguing evidence supports the see-saw about readiness and willingness of Indians to take lands in severalty and questions Bland’s anti severalty stance as based on belief rather than fact.

New York Tribune Chandler United States New Hampshire Washington Navy Department John Rowen National Indian Defence Association T. A. Bland Indian Rights Association Severalty Congress Dr. Bland Blann

Ex Governor Robinson Defends West End Bill Before Governor Ames

Ex governor Robinson appears before Governor Ames as counsel for remonstrants seeking a veto of the West End bill. Robinson left office less than six months ago and has since been in demand on major legislative cases, raising questions of propriety about his retainer and the governor’s potential conflict of interest.

West End Rookinson Ames Ropinson Robinson

Most Anarchist Precedent Provokes Debate on Punishment

The article discusses the lingering impact of punishing the anarchist Johann Most under New York law, noting a dangerous precedent as his activities continue in New Jersey. It recalls a recent gathering described as wild talk, beer drinking, and fundraising for bomb throwers, where followers paraded with arms and clashed with officers while beating a non anarchist. It calls for a more comprehensive, permanent suppression method.

Johann Most New York New Jersey Chicago Mosrt

Noisy patriotism ban chills Fourth of July in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia suppression of fireworks and gunpowder has led to a Sabbath like quiet, with the Times noting a drift toward repugnance for patriotism and liberty. A proposed "people's celebration" will begin with the Declaration of Independence reading and include park amusements and a first public bath for the Zoo elephants, raising questions about its efficacy.

Philadelphia The Times Adams Zoo

Prohibition Vote Shifts To Party Expediency In Massachusetts

The House reconvenes to reconsider the prohibitory amendment with a possible two thirds vote. The push shifts from morality to party politics as the Journal notes Republicans seek to redeem a pledged platform. Maine’s experience and Rhode Island cautionary tales underscore limited success and rising enforcement burdens.

Rhode Island New England Maine The Voice Prohibition Organ New York Rome Massachusetts

Political Ethics Echoes in Public Debate

The text praises abstaining from voting against a resolve as admirable political ethics and likens it to the Beverly matter guidance and the veto of a celebrated bill. It notes the morality question aside and highlights a rare alignment with official advice and veto reasoning.

Beverly

Debt of France and the perilous finances of 19th century republics

The article weighs France's 12 billion franc national debt against its peers, noting 5 billion in war indemnity to Germany and 6.4 billion accumulated since the war. It argues military spending strains budgets, while deputies fear tax rises or army cuts, risking credit and political unrest.

Germany Russia Saxony Prussia Greece Italy Hungary Austria Berg Spain Sweden Belgium Hamburg Roumania Finland France Chamber of Deputies

President and veterans clash over Des Moines resolutions

General Sherman’s letter favors the president and denounces Des Moines resolutions praising General Turtle. He says veterans would resent insults to the commander in chief, and many old soldiers sympathize with his stance. He notes Cleveland’s potential invitation and predicts veterans’ support if he joins the march.

Sherman Grand Army Des Moines Turtle Grand “Army St. Louis Grover Clirve Supaman Cleveland Farrenito

Indignant soldier calls for North South unity after insult to President

The soldier resents a disrespectful insult to the President from narrow Grand Army partisans and pleads for tighter postwar national ties. Forebodings about General Parxr's Wilmington sloop fade as Titania shows pace, power, and wind dependence, reversing early doubt about the larger model. Yacht designers claim the enlarged Titania may surpass rivals once complete.

Grand Army General Parxr Wilmington New York Bay Buroxiss New York Titania

Vacation school for North End children seeks support

The North End vacation school, led by Mrs James Lopar until last year, seeks funds for another season. Now under the care of her coworkers, the program continues to help street children with kindergarten activities and supervised play. Contributions, even small amounts, are welcome to Mrs James T. Fieups at 148 Charles Street Boston.

North End James Lopar Europe James T. Fieups Charles Street Boston

City Observations on Washington Street Fires and Arm Power

In Boston I watched a fire alarm halt a wall of horse cars on Washington Street as engines arrived. A nearby harbor boat trip, a pugilistic street scene, and a regatta trophy window with cups and banners shape a lively urban afternoon. I note plaster casts of Muldoon and John L. Sullivan arms praising muscular development as a safeguard against degeneracy.

Washington Street Haymarket Square Boylston Street Winter Street Mason Street Washington Dover Muldoon John L. Sullivan

Rapid progress at new courthouse site inspires comment

The writer notes swift construction of the new courthouse, praising the methodical foundation work and cyclopean walls. Observers find little fault with granite use or aesthetics, admiring the active pace, including Sunday progress, and predicting a lasting public-building precedent.

New Court House Court House

Notable figures listed at varied life, arts, and business notices

A compilation notes ex-VP Wheeler associates absence at funeral, Huxley’s niece studying music in Northampton, Alma Tadema designing a Greek costume for Mrs Brown Potter, Henry H Ives’ Baltimore & Ohio commissions potential, Reed as Wesleyan president prospect, Lee Mausoleum in Lexington costing 80000, Frank James selling clothes in Dallas, Thomas Hill Yosemite painter’s Alaska sketches, Lepkowski last Polish 1830 refugee survivor, Wilson Waddingham large New Mexico landholdings, Mrs Teets’ large descendant count, Miss Elizabeth Gardner Paris Salon medal, George W Beach long-time Naugatuck railroad official and family details.

Wheeler House of Congress Huxley Northampton Mass Georg Henschel Alma Tadema James Brown Potter Henry 8 George E. Reed Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church New Haven Wesleyan University Middletown Conn Lee Memorial Association Lexington Lee Frank James Desperado United States Wilson Waddingham Antonio Ortis San Miguel County N. M Duke of Westminster Rachael Teets Fairmount N. J Peter R. Toots Elizabeth J. Gardner Paris Gardner Exeter N. H Lasell Academy Auburndale America George W. Beach Naugatuck Railroad New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Henry Beach N. Y. Tribune

Current Comment and Lynch Law Opinion Echoes

The Times ridicules Judge Kelley for staying in Congress while praising Randall as a pliant opponent. A separate Atlanta Constitution editorial condemns lynching, urging strict enforcement of law and stronger resistance to mob violence nationwide.

Atlanta Constitution Dem

Honest reform and Irish question critique in 19th century politics

The Philadelphia Record reflects on political bankruptcy among leaders who exploit Irish issues to dodge tariff, currency, and reform questions. It argues honest reform means depersonalizing the civil service and avoiding partisan spoils, citing the 1876 Tilden platform and urging merit-based posts rather than party rewards.

Blaines Chauncey Depews Ireland Wood Philadelphia Record Ind Tilden

Class Day at Lasell Opens With Lanterns and Song

Lasell senior class marked class day with 13 graduates amid lantern light and burning of the books. Services featured faculty and student performances, a planting of a tree, peace rites and a humorous finale. Graduates listed include Bailey Seiberling Civill Kingman Sinsabaugh Robbins Lowe West Foster Mitchell Burnham Ninde.

Lasell Florence Evelyn Bailey the Chase Jane R. Ninde Lizzie Brainard Burnham Sallie Head Anne Maud Mitchell Carrie Salomé Foster Rose Marie West Blanche Muriel Lowe Hattie Lavinia Robbins Olla Podrida Mere Stevens Sinsabaugh Agnes Cole Kingman Emma Bruce Civill Grace Irene Seiberling Auburndale Mercy Stevens Sinsabaugh Carrie Salomé Foster Lizzie Brainard Burnham

Streets of New York at the Boston Theatre

The time honored melodrama Streets of New York with Frank Mayo fame was staged last evening at the Boston Theatre. George C. Boniface led as Tom Badger with strong support from Stella Boniface Jessie Story Harold Fosberg and others. Fire scene and scenic effects received praise from a large audience.

New York Frank Mayo Boston Theatre George C. Boniface Tom Badger Mr. Boniface Stella Boniface Alicia Bloodgood Jessie Story Lucy Harold Fosberg Gideon Bloodgood

Dreams at the Bijou theater

The Bijou presented Dreams or Fun in a Photograph Gallery last evening. The strong company featured George Lauri as the photographer, Tim Murphy as his son, Eugene Canfield as the acrobatic office boy, with Hattie Anderson Ada Stanhope Helene Lowell Sally Cohen among others. Dreams will be performed each night this week.

George Lauri Tim Murphy Eugene Canfield Hattie Anderson Ada Stanhope Helene Lowell Sally Cohen

Howard Athenaum Opens Week With Burlesque and Variety

Ida Siddons leads a new burlesque company at the Howard Atheneum in A Strike in the Harem. Alfred played by Siddons, Emri by Maude Beverly, Abdalla by Frank Lester. Southern quartet, Bentley brothers, St John, Flora Moore, Wesner, Emmonds, and Wesley brothers provide singing and dancing with strong encores.

Ida Siddons Howard Atheneum Miss Siddons Alfred

The Music Hall Promenades Opens With Admired Program

The first week of promenade concerts drew a large attendance with a fully filled hall. An admirable program featured Tannhauser overture Blue Danube Waltz Zampa Sylvia ballet music played with breath and freedom, all performed in a finished, intelligent manner. A change of program is planned for this evening.

Music Hall

Pirates of Penzance to Open Oakland Garden Season

The Oakland Garden season opens Thursday with afternoon and evening performances by the Brocolini opera company in The Pirates of Penzance. Principal roles are Signor Brocolini, Miss Janet Edmondson, Miss Helen Adelaide Russell, Mr. Joseph C. Foy, Mr. Leonard Roche, Miss Minnie De Rue, Miss Sadie Cushman, Mr. Edward Cameron, and Mr. Frank Moulton. A strong chorus and orchestra accompany what promises to be a high merit production.

Oakland Garden Brocolini Opera Company Signor Brocolini Janet Edmondson Helen Adelaide Russell Joseph C. Foy Leonard Roche Minnie de Rue Sadie Cush*man Edward Cameron Frank Moulton

Question of Economy letter on governor salary increase

A reader questions Governor Ames’s claim that governing is a mere after hours recreation and opposes raising the governor’s pay from five thousand to ten thousand dollars per year. The letter cites the Sage of Walpole and mentions King Humbert of Italy as a contrasting hard worker.

W. Bird Massachusetts Walpole Ames T. Dd West Newton Humbert Italy Europe

Varied Snippets and Tidbits From 19th Century News

A collage of quips and items features poetry excerpts, local notices, and society snippets. The column notes liquor licenses in Bushnell Illinois, labor views on a Saturday half holiday, a tulip craze in New York, and wartime questions. It cites Governor Hill’s piano, a British author’s age, Belleville constables, and animal anecdote with a terrified horse. It ends with political chatter from Kentucky and Rhode Island’s new Democratic governor, flagged by a Picayune mention.

Victoria Governor Hill King Solomon’s Mines She Jess William Salmon Joseph Trout Belleville Ill Springfield Union California Bardell Murphy Mills Louisa County Philadelphia Kentucky Proctor Knott Lee County J. M. Sebastian Thirty-Fourth Rhode Island N. O, Picayune

Prohibition Amendment Debate Sparks Letter to the Editor

In a Tuesday House session a motion to reconsider a prohibitory constitutional amendment is discussed. The letter criticizes the Boston Journal for praising Republican votes, arguing the people cannot decide by direct vote and that legislators may pass state prohibitory law by electing favorable General Court members.

Boston Journal of General Court F. W. Emp

Democracy in royal circles depicted by Empresses and Queen

The Pall Mall Gazette notes democracy spreads at royal courts. Empress of Austria presents Mme Woltner to Empress of Russia, praised as Vienna’s Ellen Terry. In Aranjuez, Queen Regent of Spain hosts ministers at Aranjuez, rides in a victoria with Princess Isabel in a drag, offers cigars to all, a historic first for a queen’s presence.

Pall Mall Gazette Mme. Woltner Austria Russia Ellen Terry Vienna Countess O'Sullivan Woltner Lhare Spain Aranjuez Victoria Isabel M. Sagasta

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boston Post Total Norway Denmark Holland Portugal England Switzerland Tae Turkey President and Veterans Bedford Street Atlantic Avenue New England Amateur Rowing Association Charles River Benevenuto Cellini Jane Judge Kelley Mr. Randall Kelley N. ¥. Times Ind the Theatres BIJOU Howard Athenaum OPERA Henry W. Austin Bushnell, Ill
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