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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1890

Page

4

Milk Near Washington Street Subscriptions Rates

Small entry notes milk delivery area near Washington Street with subscription rates listed as ae 1s.

Milk Washington Street

Absent Name Victim, Anarchist Louise Mice Declared Irresponsible

A 19th century report notes New York legal actions on attempts at self harm and declares Louise Mice an anarchist disconnected from crime, transferred to an alms house, with French ministerial instructions for liberty. It also urges summer gas cutoffs to avoid bills, and cites rising crisis reports from 160 to 215 annually.

New York New York City Louise Mice Pétroleuse M. Constans

Wanamaker for Governor Plausible Yet Questionable

Boston readers review political possibilities as Wanamaker’s candidacy gains discussion among Pennsylvania Republicans and Quay allies. The piece notes shifts in support, a postmaster general angle, and warnings about political influence, with commentary on Sherman, Blaine, and tariff debates.

Quay

Illinois Farmers Lose More Than Expected Says Report

The survey declares Illinois farmers suffered about 4.24 million in losses on a key staple, argued as evidence against claims of broad prosperity. It notes a larger potential loss of 5 million versus 10 million and compares critics to a character from Bleak House who regards avoided expense as money saved.

Illinois Ward

Legislative Reform and the Massachusets Lobby System

A Massachusetts legislative reform discussion reveals a structured lobby operating with ex-governors, ex-senators, and other professionals to influence lawmaking for corporate privileges. The piece warns this reliance on outside influence erodes moral standards, urges public sentiment to curb external control, and suggests practical limits on lobbyist employment while seeking wiser legislative instruction.

State House open lobby reform called for by critics

Critics urge clear open registration of lobby agents at the State House to expose and curb outside influence. They argue such reform would protect legitimate legal practice from being tainted by hired lobbyists and hotel corridor dealings.

State House Smirch

Ohio outlook shows Republican despondency and Foraker feud

Ohio Republicans face a bleak picture with dissatisfactions over patronage and the Foraker factional split. Cleveland and Columbus dispatches note weak morale, tariff reform gains, and a Dem push likely in November. Ice market and rabies treatment anecdotes appear in the same column.

Boston Letter on Silver Plating and Public Garden Scenes

A Boston column muses on the burdens of storing silver during summer and the appeal of safe deposit vaults. It also reviews the Public Garden with tropical plants and the Grand Army badges near Washington statue, plus a school language anecdote and a grammarian dispute involving usage versus rule.

Celebrated Professorship In Brussels Conservatory Marked

M Cornelis celebrates fifty years as a professor at the Brussels Conservatory of Music. Princess Victoria of Prussia betrothed to the Prince of Anhalt-Dessau with marriage planned soon.

M. Cornelis Brussels Conservatory of Music Victoria of Prussia Prince of Anhalt-Dessau Robert Adams, Jr Brazil Rio London Roberts Lord Wolseley R. GC. Downer

Lathrop Denies Writing Hawthorne Paragraph in Chambers

The note from Mr. George Parsons Lathrop states that only one article in the first volume of Chambers's Encyclopaedia bears his responsibility the biography of Nathaniel Hawthorne. He adds the appended paragraph on Julian Hawthorne was neither written nor inspired by him and he does not know who did write it. The publisher apologizes for any misattribution and notes the review’s layout may have suggested a connection.

New York Herald Boston Light Dorchester The Massachusetts) Yacht Club Herald Cleveland Columbus New York Times Ohio Washington Harrison West Foraaker Campbell Foraker Times Taverner George Parsons Lathrop Chambers Nathaniel Hawthorne Julian Hawthorne Lathrop Post Anthore Boston George Fred Williams Commonwealth Williams Senate Springfield Republican

Commencement At Smith Features Art Reception And Glee Club Promenade

Smith College held its commencement events with an art reception in the Hillyer Gallery from 4 to 6 pm displaying paintings and sketches by 65 art students and awarding two prizes of 26 dollars each. That evening the Glee Club promenade concert offered a full program including Farewell Waltz and Ave Maria with solos by Miss Shipman and Miss Lyman. alumni fundraising reached 21,000 dollars for a new gymnasium west of Washburn Hall.

Northampton Smith College Glee Club O. “Fidelity Cesses Glee Club Dudley Buck L. H. Galencia Sullivan Miss Lyman Annie F. Robinson H. Belle Adams Carrie J. Shipman Julia ©. Twichell Mary H. Brogan Grace M. Steele Aura B. Lathrop May L. Crebon Elsie F. Pratt Virginia D. Lyman Adelaide F. Perkins Mary 5. Smith Mabel T. Duncan Banjo Club Carolyn Peck Katherin E. Rounds Harriet E. Holden Laura E. Exeahy Edith T. Clark Elizabet Learoyd Laura A. Webster Paulin G. Wiggin Manchester N. H Seelye Washburn Hall Alpna Open Society Music Hall Tryon New York College Art School Hillyer Art Gallery Mary N. Washburn Greenfield Lucy Citchcock Amherst Dora Bead Goodale Mar N. Whipple Mary A. Ware Florence Louise Capen Harry J. Husted Brooklyn I. Y Flora A. Farr Holyoke Anna C. Waterman San Bernardino Cal Fanny A. Nichols Theodora A. Reec Helena C. Evans Easthampton Edith Elmer Detroit Mich Margaret A. Noonan Springfield Alice H. Barr Mary A. Warner Williamshure Lizzie I. Rogan Athol Centre

Crossing dangers at Roxbury Tremont Street crossing

Railroad commissioners heard Roxbury Improvement Company protesters over Tremont street crossing hazards on the Providence division. Witnesses described gate and screen failures and lengthy delays. officials promised to discuss fixes on site with the Roxbury committee aboard the 9 35 train on Wednesday morning.

Roxbury Improvement Company Tremont Street Providence Old Colony Railroad John F. Cronin Roxbury J. McNealy Cornwall Brookline Ates Kendrick Old Colony Road Roxbury Improvement Association

Harrigan Stage Presents Cordelia's Aspirations at Museum

The Harrigan company drew a large audience with Cordelia's Aspirations, highlighting Irish New York life. Edward Harrigan’s Dan Muligan and Mrs Yeamans give strong turns. John Sparks adds humor. Old Lavender and Little Lord Fauntleroy follow, then Fauvette opera set for July 14. Davy Crockett at Grand Opera House stars Frank Mayo with Mane Burress in a well received revival.

MR. Harrigan Cordelia Edward Harrigan Harrigan Dan Mulligan Lord Fauntleroy Museum Company Woolf Fauvette Frank Mayo Davy Crockett Eleanor Vaughn Eleanor Vaughn Is Pleasantly Played By Miss Mane Burress

Class Day at Lasell Honors Enduring Woman’s Sphere

Lasell’s Class Day features Miss Mai L. Sutton opening remarks and Rev. Dr. A J Gordon addressing the advancing view of women’s sphere. Students plant a linden tree, burn their books, and celebrate with a class poem by Miss Etha E Pearce and an evening garden party.

Newton Lasell Mai L. Sutton Etha Kk. Pearce Linden Bismarck Addie H. Cummins

Auction of Franklin H. Tinker Library in New York

Bangs & Co sold the library of Franklin H. Tinker in New York. The Wicked Bible with the seventh commandment omission sold for 60 dollars. Dickens first editions averaged 11 dollars per volume, Lever at 950 dollars per volume. Smiths Book of Morons 1830 brought 1950. Carlyle Reminiscences MSS 132 and Holmes Autocrat MSS 315. Various letters and Rossetti Sonnets ranged widely, Siddons address 6250.

New York Franklin H. Tinker Bangs & Co Charles Dickens Charles Lever Joseph Smith Palmyra Thomas Carlyle Oliver Wendell Holmes Max Bell Jonathan Continent Henry Ward Beecher Frederick William IV Prussia Grant Guiccioli Alexander Hamilton Victor Hugo John Oward Payne Dante Gabriel Rossetti Ruskin Siddons Alter Scott Sola

Quiet Newton Centre Wedding Unites Miss Franc Lucia Gardiner and Mr Frederick Todd

In Newton Centre at the bride’s father home Miss Franc Lucia Gardiner and Mr Frederick Todd were married at 6 pm with V W Shinn officiating. The bridal party included Leavens worth Wheeler as best man and ushers Frank Fennessy Frank Cutler Morton Copb Will Todd and George Dexter. A reception followed at Hotel Vendome before the couple’s departure for a brief wedding tour and plans to reside in St Paul Minnesota.

Todd—Gardiner Newton Robert Gardiner Lake Avenue Newton Centre Franc Lucia Gardiner Frederick Todd Vv. W. Shinn Grace Church Leavensworth Wheeler St. Paul

Various Notes and Anecdotes From Around the World 1900

A collage of July 1900 curiosities covers circus preparations in West Chester park repairs, Plantin's Antwerp anniversary and new museums, Australia rabbit woes, Ramsgate editor Burnand, and a mix of linguistic quips. It also recalls Emperor William in Konigsberg, a Chartiers oil-drilling church sale to Standard Oil for 92000, and a Stanley naturalization tale in New York 1885.

Snagler Bronson Knnkle West Chester Park Antwerp Christopher Plantin Museum of Fine Arts America Australia Ramsgate England Francis C. Burnand Punch Goodwin Sands Burnan U William University of Konigsberg Cassel Forest Grove Presbyterian Church Chartiers Penn Standard Oil Company Henry M. Stanley United States Superior Court of New York Thomas Beese A. S. Sullivan Stanley Europe Africa London

Maine Republicans Favor Reform Abroad not at Home

The Philadelphia Record humorously notes that Maine Republicans oppose ballot reform locally while supporting reforms to curb electoral abuses allegedly present in the South. The piece mocks selective zeal for clean elections across the nation.

Maine South Philadelphia Record

Week Shapes Fate of Silver Legislation

Editorials from Providence Journal Philadelphia Press and Springfield Republican discuss silver tariff issues, art duty restoration, and critic George Fred Williams. They praise Williams for pushing high public grounds and exposing legislative concerns while noting political maneuvering and unresolved questions.

Providence Journal Ind

Epispopal Theological School Commencement in Cambridge

The Episcopal Theological School will hold commencement in St John s Memorial Chapel Cambridge tomorrow at 11 o clock with a sermon by William Croswell Doane D D bishop of Albany. On Friday at 10 30 there will be ordination of priest and deacons by Benjamin B Paddock D D Rt Rev.

Episcopal Theological School St. John’s Memorial Chapel Cambridge William Croswell Doane Albany Benjamin Paddock

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