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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1890
Page
4
The piece attacks the McKinley tariff for increasing burdens on Massachusetts agriculture and cites census issues among immigrant coal laborers in Pennsylvania. It argues Republicans keep tariffs to drive iron industry from New England, harming native workers who supposedly gain no benefit from the tax.
Boston Dost reports on the ballot box forgery probe in Ohio, with Governor Foraker and Congressman Grosvenor exchanging sharp accusations. The piece surveys Farmers' Alliance actions across Kansas Nebraska Georgia and Indiana, noting pension agitation, anti-bank stances, and fear of patronage. It discusses President Harrison's pension stance, McKinley tariff debate, and Senator Farwell's potential vote impact on Illinois consumers and merchants.
The piece critiques Congress for lavish appropriation bills totaling about 390 million dollars for the first Republican year, despite Mr. Harrison’s vetoes on small post office building items. It argues revenue will fall short, creating a deficit that may force borrowing or tapping Treasury funds. It labels the spending as reckless and calls for stronger presidential vetoes.
Muted discontent rises within New York Republicans as Joseph Platt's hold on patronage strains under critique from Warner Miller and other insiders outside the inner circle. The party reels at his stance on the fair question and the party’s direction amid leadership tensions.
The State committee and figures like Colonel ERHARDT and Mr. Pfarr clash over dictation and patronage at the Custom House as rivals resist the Boss. Fisn and Guss protest orders, while observers note the fault lines expose reform and politics. The revolt suggests instability in the Republican machine and potential shifts before Evarts’s Senate bid.
The Columbia’s fast northerly Atlantic voyage challenges hydrographic cautions about icebergs and fog. Critics say luck, not safer planning, produced the safe crossing, while noting other ships met less ice on a southerly path. the incident fuels a broader debate on speed versus safety at sea.
The piece surveys imperial curiosity about Africa, predicting Congo railroad progress and Stanley Falls reach in a month from Hamburg. It notes tourism to the heart of Africa, hypnotism debates, water carriers in wartime trains, and Louisiana's alligator protection amid rat issues, with Flag Day soon to be celebrated and regional commerce reflections.
A reader complains that newspapers misquote Emerson from Higginson’s address, noting persistent errors in the lines from Mayday 1867. The writer urges exact printing of the stanza as originally published, warning that “they won’t correct themselves.”
At the annual meeting the home elected W. P. Walley as president and Mrs. Walley joined the board. Other officers include FE. M. McPherson as vice president, William G. Brooks as treasurer, John O. Bullhops as secretary, and E. M. McPherson J. Bb. Richardson Alonzo 8. Weed among executives. Joseph Story Fay declined reelection. Walley noted as widely respected. his father Samuel H. Walley helped originate the home and served as treasurer.
The exhibition of children's kindergarten work at the Starr King schoolhouse on Tennyson street continues today tomorrow and Wednesday from 2 to 4 30 p m All interested are cordially invited to attend
In King’s Chapel burying ground Boston authorities seed bare patches and roll the grass into waves around old tombs. A row of rich colored flowers brightens the area and a July goal envisions a fine sod in the ancient cemetery. The piece calls for broader beautification of public cemeteries to please residents and visitors.
McKim White of Boston writes to the Post rebutting a Globe editorial that claimed the Harvard Gates were nearly in ruins due to faulty construction. They argue the gates were built with care from sound materials and, aside from a minor paint loss, are durable, even if no longer brand new in centuries to come.
Two theatres still open publish guest engagements and new productions. Harrigan appears in Cordelia's Aspirations at the Museum tonight and finishes Old Lavender on Monday. Little Lord Fauntleroy is slated for June 30, with Woolf’s new opera on July 14. Reed begins The Woman Hater on Aug. 18. Mayo follows Salvini at the Grand Opera House in Davy Crockett and plays continue with afternoon shows June 17. Salvini’s five weeks ends, prompting a planned annual return with melodramas and historical plays.
Services in the college church paid tribute to Professor R H Mather with a commemorative address by Professor Henry A Frink. The large audience, including many alumni, heard a detailed portrait of his life as teacher and preacher, his devotion to Amherst, and his impact through the library, art gallery, and department.
A survey of recent notes cites PERSONAL M Burnal asserting priority in telephone invention by twenty years. Henry Gardiner of Niantic wins top prize in figure drawing at Paris Ecole des Beaux Arts, first American to do so. Also reports London auditor growth, Whitney returns from Paris, and a Stowe birthday update.
In Watertown on June 15 a memorial service was held at the Church of the Good Shepherd for Mrs. Carrie Whitton-Wallis who died in St. Louis on January 16, 1890. A memorial window was unveiled, alongside a second window honoring Henry Pasco who died in Bahia, Brazil, May 29, 1862.
Alfred Hewins member of the Board of Selectmen was thrown from his horse on High street this morning and sustained a broken left arm. He received immediate aid and was taken to a local physician for treatment. The incident occurred during routine duty in DepHaM and caused minor traffic disruption.
A brisk collage of miscellany cites Punch humor, stage plans, London life, and European art. It recalls Mr John S Sullivan contemplating a new start, misquoted legislative chatter, restaurant humor, and a Vatican caution. It notes Hofmuseum displays, a warning about travel poisoners, Kaiser William dress orders, Gladstone photography mishap, and the Lansdowne Washington portrait–its auction tale and Lord Rosebery’s display at Berkeley Square.
Washington June 15 Captain Clarence N. Clarke a well known civil engineer of this city committed death by own action today by shooting through the heart while suffering from temporary aberration of mind caused by nervous prostration by overwork. Clarke a Yale graduate 1869 served in the war in a Connecticut regiment and was made captain of Company B Twenty ninth Connecticut volunteers. He married a daughter of ex Congressmen Hazeline Missouri.
Salem June 15. Officer Miller attempted to arrest Octave Devoe for drunkenness when a mob gathered and beat him. Miller drew his revolver to protect himself and was kicked and struck about the head. Devoe was taken to the police station and Miller was badly injured, likely to remain home for some time.
In Warrnam on June 15 an ice dealer Joseph J Peterson near the Prospect Street bridge reported a string of money drawer thefts. Officers hid nearby and near 3 am a man entered, lit a match, attempted to open the drawer, and was immediately handcuffed. The suspect Edward Cotter had a prior three year sentence in State Prison for breaking and entering.
Worcester June 15 Louis B Pratt a long time Worcester Post Office letter carrier was arrested by an inspector from Boston for stealing letters. He was caught with twenty letters in his possession including a decoy marked bill.
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