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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1891
Page
4
Boston Post issues weekly notices from Washington Street address. Subscribers must provide current and new addresses for changes. Payments wired to the Post Publishing Company. Instructions for mail, money orders, and reporting unavailable sale outlets.
Amusements today in Boston include Muserw on Tremont near Scollay square at 2 and 8 and Niobe at Grand Opera House on Washington near Dover street at 8. Alexander Salvini presents Monte Cristo. Hart's hall hosts from 8 to 11 a promenade concert by an orchestra of fifty. Mystic Park Metford features a June meeting with trotting classes at 2 24 and 2 30 and pacing at 2 23.
The apology by the Prince of Wales to the House of Commons over the Tranby Croft breach is likely acceptable. Sir Edward Clarke suggested dismissal as a clever point for a jury, but pursuing it would be impolitic and absurd. The Prince’s role in the Bacarrat scandal draws criticism, yet some critics overstep the occasion.
The Manufacturer notes British tin plate price hikes seen as a pre tariff move, calling it robber-like plunder before July 1. It argues the rise stems from business between maker and importer, with consumers bearing the cost of promoting a new American tin plate industry.
The local celebration of Bunker Hill Day is noted as a civic observance with growing public support. While honoring the uprising anniversary, there is a shift toward viewing the day as a holiday for recreation and sports, reflecting a healthy value in relaxation amid busy life.
The South Boston Iron Works shut last night and will move to Kentucky where it is building new works. The company has passed into English syndicate hands, ending its Massachusetts operations amid tariff pressure. Governor Ames rejected natural disadvantages as cause, noting widespread furnace closings in New England alongside the Exeter Machine Works reports.
Exeter residents contemplate leaving New England to escape Republican tariff effects on industry. They claim the tariff drives out manufacturing though officials note potential to start pearl button production abroad where Bohemia workers earn up to 133 dollars weekly.
The Wisconsin Point of View notes a New York interview with Henry C Payne of Wisconsin, a National Republican Committee member. Payne predicts strong Blaine sentiment in the West, favors Harrison for renomination citing patronage distribution, and warns of a long campaign in 1892 while stressing tariff as the key issue. He concedes the party faces tough explanations in defending the tariff regime.
The first session of the nine circuit courts opens nationwide to relieve Supreme Court backlog. These intermediary courts will hear most appeals with final jurisdiction on many cases, including patents, while some are sent to Washington on important questions. Critics fear varied regional interpretations may cause confusion but praise the relief to overburdened suitors. The ceremony at the United States Court House marked a milestone as the nine circuits begin their functions.
Reports from Russia describe intensified measures against Jews including expulsion from Moscow. A missionary letter read in New York cites forced searches, fettering of residents, and flight of families, illustrating brutal government oppression. The piece urges condemnation and suggests philanthropic and legal avenues to pressure reform.
Justice Gray presided as the court opened with Judges Cot Nelson Wepr and Rev Dr Brooks in the panel. The first admitted lawyer was Senator Hoar, followed by William Russet, Judge Lowell, EK T Russetn, Onan Les L. Wooppury, and other distinguished figures from the old courts expected to earn new honors on the new tribunal.
Commentary on the jury system criticizes lawyers who misstate or selectively present evidence and mislead judges in jury trials. It urges judges, lawyers, and the public to uphold proper evidentiary rules and truthful argument based on admissible facts.
The piece examines patronage in music from 1725 to modern times, detailing how composers and performers sought courtly favors, titles, and social prestige. It contrasts dignified support from rulers with England and the United States using society to shape careers, often prioritizing social access over artistic merit.
The writer muses on cooling the city’s heat with cork pops at clubs and hotels amplified by music, contrasts with statues at the museum, and notes a famed actor Fisher’s decline after deserting to the country. He recalls Warren’s urbanity and cites Horace Walpole, Alcibiades, and a North End satire of the worldly man seen on a streetcar with three well dressed men in beaver hats.
The passage argues for fair treatment of older artists whose claims have suffered neglect or displacement. It cites the New York Sun and jokes about a New Hampshire town’s heat, suggesting a columnist should visit White Mountains summer resorts.
A modern weather note scorns flannel as outdated and endorses light fabrics. It states flannel is behind the times and calls the soft shirts of Cheviot or Madras the current, cooler choice for the conditions.
Some patients claim improvement from Father MeLLINGER'S cures but later realize no real benefit and depart angrily despite the father's blessing.
The Philadelphia experience suggests the new cruiser will have its share of action despite its name. The remark highlights ongoing dangers at sea and hints at future incidents aboard the vessel.
No complaints about climate as changeable this week. The spell of steady weather surpasses previous records, delivering unusually consistent conditions and praising the absence of storms or fluctuations.
On the streetcar, four elegant ladies drank, sprawled across seats, and teased riders as they sang and joked all the way up the avenue. The narrator admired the warm tribute paid by the cheerful travelers, noting even Bulwer and Egan would approve of their company.
The Church of Notre Dame de Lourdes for Fall River will be a costly granite structure in Corinthian style. The block sits on three streets Ashton Avon and Eastern. The building will be 234 by 96 feet with 72 foot interior walls and 266 foot spires topped by glass coated brass. It will seat about 2000 with three main doors a center portico and a richly furnished interior including stained glass and a grand organ loft.
A reader letter to the Post corrects June 5 editorials on the Barrundia affair. The writer argues asylum on foreign ships in port differs from fugitive justice, cites Pomeroy and Webster, and quotes Brooks and Dana Wheaton to defend jurisdiction limits aboard ships in foreign ports.
A discussion cites the Post and Mr. Brooks on whether a foreign power may arrest non political offenders when a merchant ship is in port. The debate centers on whether police action extends to entry, search, and seizure and cites Webster for context.
Special Officer ONeill of Division 3 arrested Charles Hood a laborer at No 4 Adams Place on extorting 20 from John Cotter who runs a bar on Charles Street It is alleged the man has a minor son used to fetch drinks and threaten shopkeepers after the liquor is secured It is said Veesean secured 50 on Cambridge Street.
Four Boston Electric Light Company workers were at No. 136 Court Street when a chimney toppled onto the street. John F. Kenney of No. 40 Sacramento Street Cambridge sustained a deep head cut treated by Dr. Ciley. An unknown man was also struck and aided by friends.
A miscellany of quotes and social chatter references a blistering summer, a poised figure Dagets, and literary notes. Reports note Mr. Blaine as a presidential candidate or not, while Charleston contemplates Fort Moultrie garrison and Poe’s wartime materials. Quirky cargoes arrive aboard the Pajaro with 48,000 pineapples and live turtles bound for green turtle soup markets.
A sketchy tour through prominent figures in politics and society. Senator Gorman's youthful baseball days contrasted with presidential interests. Cardinal Manning's London residence described as plain yet sizable. Dom Pedro plans a mid‑month England stay at Bushy Park. Justin McCarthy Jr. emerges as a prolific writer. Kipling denial of illness circulated, Mrs. Seward Webb praised for horse driving, and a long list of Boston-area summer relocations followed by Mrs Peary planning Arctic botanizing and outdoor pursuits with her party.
In Maverick Square the Germania Band performs a June 18 program starting at 8 o'clock. Overtures and waltzes lead a varied concert with titles including Beautiful Galatea, The Darkey's Dream, Nail Road, On the Plantation, selections from Faust Up to Date, Heart Yearnings, an International Potpourri, and the Independence March conducted by Emm MotLENHAUER.
Heat dampened turnout for a charity show at the Entertainment Unique in Meonmian for Mrs Charles Hopkins. Four year old Willie Sheldon drew cheers with a standout performance, while Mrs Hopkins improved only in a final comic recital titled She Trials of Mrs Julia O Grady, revealing limited early talent.
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