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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1889
Page
4
A Boston writer vents on police regulations and street pedlars in Pemberton square, notes Norfolk county farms and Westward migration, praises Mr. Tudor and M. de Bussigny on Moose Hill, and admires local ranching while contrasting American ice water customs with England’s.
A two volume critique by Bayard Tuckerman challenges affectionate colonial views of Lafayette. It argues his greatness lay in philanthropy rather than military or political genius, noting a loyal yet imprudent temperament, and praises restrained analysis over hero worship. Published New York and Boston editions priced at $3.
The Hoston Post notes the pension bureau’s rejection of a poor former slave woman’s claim while whites with varied backgrounds had claims accepted, suggesting a color line in eligibility. Her son died in battle, and the fairness of the policy is questioned amid disparate treatments among claimants.
Mr. Blaine and Mr. War ton place Brown, chairman of the Republican State committee, in the Glasgow consul post vacated by F H Underwood. The move shows the administration’s spoils practice with an Ohio worker replacing a mild New Jersey official.
The piece questions whether the President will adopt the civil service commission’s recommendation to place census bureau clerks under the rules. It notes support for extending the system, but warns the move was part of spoils allocation. It also rejects a recommendation favoring reinstatement for honorably discharged soldiers as a partisan compromise.
The article argues that a castor oil trust emerges and uses the 80 cent per gallon tariff with 194 percent tariff levels to shield eight U.S. mills and protect against imports. It notes employment at 108 workers per census and claims the tariff acts as a tax, challenging Mr. Blaine’s tariff theory.
Residents protest the West End electric line poles on Boylston and Charles streets that threaten the elm trees lining the walk. A remonstrance hearing is set for tomorrow at City Hall at 2 30 PM to urge a change in the plans and spare the trees.
Public sentiment of the better sort appears more opposed to the prohibition amendment in Pennsylvania than in this state after reviewing large lists of names attached to protests against its adoption printed
In Philadelphia, a public meeting drew an eminent list of business leaders lawyers merchants and physicians. The Philadelphia Telegraph notes these cautious public-spirited figures oppose the amendment arguing matters belong to legislative action, a stance likely to influence Tuesday’s polls.
The State Department secrecy about the Berlin conference on Samoan affairs fuels doubt that the agreement mirrors the Bayard plan. London press favors joint control with Britain as arbitrator, risking U S minority and autonomy opposed by Bayard.
The commentary criticizes a reported agreement as creating a protectorate style government with Germany effectively in control. It argues that such terms would force the United States into entangling alliances, undercut Britain’s continental interests, and undermine traditional U.S. policy in the South Pacific. It calls for full disclosure of the treaty text or denial if the reports are wrong.
A republican backlash centers on Oklahoma land openings and the removal of United States Marshal Jones of Kansas. Critics say the president punished the wrong man, a Democrat, amid partisan haste. Kansas papers urge a full investigation into deputy marshals and future fair treatment.
The Grand Army men urge a $12 monthly pension and $144 yearly, plus arrears to be paid to veterans, aiming for home ownership. They claim Republican pledges and Harrison’s election secure these benefits, projecting $200,000,000 yearly pensions and large arrears payments, citing Dr Leonard Woousry Bacon as an authority.
Wade's Fibre and Fabric critiques Ohio wool growers petition for an extra Congress session and argues manufacturers may seek abolition of wool duties to protect margins. It notes rising raw wool costs versus goods prices and predicts inevitable industry pressure against continued tariffs.
The Public Library adopts rules to curb disease spread. In households with an illness reported by the health board, all books and cards in that household must be returned, with new cards issued after contagion danger ends. The measures are considered reasonable and likely to gain public cooperation.
One month after the Boston Journal declared Paul Vandervoort unfit for the Omaha mails office and urged removal, Vandervoort remains in charge as superintendent of mails at Omaha despite the criticism.
The passage contrasts President Cleveland's likely unfamiliarity with Mrs De la Hunt before his Senate attack with Senator Harrison and President Harrison who knew about her on both occasions. It frames Clarkson's plea as drawing a distinction in awareness between the two administrations and the Senate.
A digest of new book releases and literary notes. Warne publishes Fifty Years on the Trail by John Y. Nelson and Harrington O Reilly with illustrations by Paul Frenzeny. Other items include July issues of Popular Science Monthly and Scribner s Magazine with numerous short stories and author lineups.
The Massachusetts Legislature has adjourned amid broad agreement that the session was disorderly inefficient and corrupt. Observers warn the lawmakers’ standard is sinking and fear reforms are not forthcoming, urging action before the situation becomes insufferable.
A Philadelphia Times excerpt questions how far a president should enforce a judicial policy. It asks if a judge opposing executive tariff revisions could be removed and whether the Supreme Court must decide in harmony with the president’s policy. The piece calls these ideas new in constitutional government.
The piece argues the President is responsible for the administration’s image of opposing reform. It claims he promised to advance the reform and observe its spirit in appointments but has taken no action and hindered the reform through widespread removals against the service’s interests.
Winchester June 16. George D. Nelson a wealthy farmer near the outskirts was arrested yesterday on a charge of possessing a still for illicit whiskey production. Nelson posted bonds to appear Tuesday before U S Commissioner Hallett in Boston.
A review of edited French Archives materials on the American Revolution by Durand, including Beaumarchais intrigues, Bonvouloir reports, and Gérard-Luzeone letters, with cautions on agent reliability and Samuel Adams. Also praised Lossing’s Hours with the Living Men and Women of the Revolution, a Pilgrimage, noting engravings and accessible narratives.
A collage of lighthearted items from U S papers. Portents include Porter skipping Concord festivities on the 26th, jokes on bathing suits and children’s parks, plus satirical notes on editors in Brunswick and Punxsutawney.
Ohio Republicans face deep fear of a repeat election defeat as many seek the gubernatorial nod, Foraker leads a fractured field, while divisions flare over Harrison era appointments, mail routes and press manipulation of an Everett speech spark partisan intrigue and typographical quarrels across papers.
The Empress of Japan has established a college for women to be governed by a committee of foreign women. The panel includes two Americans, two English, and two from France and Germany.
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