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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1890
Page
4
A Boston letter-writer quotes a nine-year-old exam question asking how many pounds of meat are four more than three pounds. Educators give differing answers, raising concerns about clarity in school testing and language. The writer also shares a nostalgic tale about a chance encounter on a horse car and comments on new asphalt pavement on the Common.
The Boston Post notes Portugal’s in principle acceptance of U S and Britain proposed arbitration over Delagoa Bay rights and indemnity amid railway concession disputes. It cites tariff debates on Mexican silver lead ores, predicts industry shifts to Mexico, and highlights Maine ballot reform debates amid Republican platform pressures.
A Massachusetts legislative ethics critique warns of deteriorating moral tone and lobbying influence. Senators are depicted seeking private corporate access, accepting bribes, and rushing to meet lobbyists. The piece urges public reform regardless of investigation conclusions.
The British government defends three key measures amid a tight two month session. Salisbury hints at a winter session while opposition obstruction risks delaying debate. Fowett mocks Lasoucuere and Labouchere as radicals back the government. Conservatives fear pushing ahead may provoke defeat and seek a longer session or country appeal.
A New York letter from Cunard agent Vernon H Brown argues the Umbria refusal of contract laborers was justified due to after hours, no notice, and full cabins. The incident prompts calls for investigation and questions whether ships must land those barred from boarding.
The text notes many Conservatives plan to leave parliamentary duties for moors and hunting as the session ends. Even if tithes and land purchase bills pass, the licensing bill faces heavy Unionist and Conservative opposition and cannot safely reach final stages in a long session, placing the government in difficulties.
Alumni of Harvard College urge the corporation to offer a five hundred dollar reward to uncover offenders behind an undisclosed outrage. The letter argues faculty are at sea and students may shelter suspects while many students depart for the summer, risking delayed action. Written by ALUMNUS and dated June 13, 1890.
Harvard calendar outlines Class Day events from June 15 to Commencement on June 25. Activities include baccalaureate sermons, campus ceremonies in Sanders Theatre and Memorial Hall, yard dances, ticketed yard and memorial access, reception, and dinner for alumni, with specific times and locations.
June 13 Lynn report says the Independent Labor Party will actively participate in city politics. Caucuses were held tonight in wards three, four, five, and six at a city committee meeting where members were elected.
In Washington, June 13, the Senate debated the finance committee's silver bill and its implications for demonetizing silver. Senators Morgan Aldrich Stewart and Daniel argued over the coinage system, the ten year limit, and the need for free silver coinage to achieve gold silver parity, with discussions touching the 1878 act and greenbacks. The session adjourned without final passage as debate extended to the next day.
The House met in committee of the whole on the sundry civil appropriation bill with Mr Cannon stating about 28 million dollars in appropriations. The regular twelve bills totalled 306 million, with most excess from pension peab naval. The Senate discussed agricultural diplomatic post office bills while conferees handled District of Columbia naval and pension issues and the army and military academy bills remained with the President. Thirty private pension bills advanced to third reading but none passed as the House adjourned at 1905.
A collage of notes from Harper’s and Illustrated News describing a long retired courier of Prince Bismarck now serving Chancellor Caprivi, a Patti health update, a Maine summer resort advertisement, Renan’s formidable presence, a Paris shop anecdote, and New York’s multilingual social scene. The passages blend travel quirks, cultural portraits, and urban ethnography.
Wise friend hails the old man in Monadnce shadow and thanks him for guiding the life lessons. The note praises the steadfast souls who kept faith and kept the coals alive on their hearts through dark days. T. W. Parsons signs a devotional verse asking God to protect and guide and grant sincere reverence.
Miss H. L. Reed of the Harvard Annex won the Sargent prize of 100 dollars for the best metrical version of Horace’s twenty ninth ode. Judges included Lothrop Thordike Gardiner Lane and Morris H. Morgan. First time Harvard men were outdone by women under the program for women students in Cambridge.
The Massachusetts Home for Intemperate Women welcomed friends yesterday from 3 to 7 PM at its new Binney and Smyrna street site. The large red brick building features cheerful rooms, dormitories for about sixty beneficiaries, a hospital, sewing room, and hotellike amenities. Begun twelve years ago by Miss Mary R. Charpiot, the refuge evolved from the New England Home for Intemperate Women, with past presidents including Mrs. J. Wesley Barber and Francis Bb. Hayes. The Womens Charity Club donated $14,000 three years ago, and the cornerstone of the current building was laid a year ago. Paying patients are wives and daughters of Boston men affected by intemperance. beneficiaries are women who have been saved from Deer Island or prisons and are learning self control. The reception included Mrs. B. Redfern, Mrs. J. W. Parker, tea poured by Mrs. Seth Blackman and Miss Jennie Howland, and three young daughters of inmates acting as waitresses.
Last night at Mr. M. M. Kittredge’s residence a friendly farewell program drew guests with a varied lineup. Roy Rand and Rupert Kittredge opened breezily, Ella Packard played Chopin, Frank Kennedy offered two violin pieces, M. A. Whitaker performed an enthusiastic xylophone solo, Fanny Clark played Chopin waltz, A. A. Hadley presented German piano pieces, Bertha A. Oviatt and Grendorff offered songs, and the audience echoed “The Hour Is Done” as they bade farewell.
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