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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1890
Page
4
Rostow notes the British Board of Trade inquiry into the City of Paris accident, praising Inman company for prompt cooperation. He warns the British political scene favors Salisbury and comments on U S financial policy, tariffs, and press disputes over Britannica piracy with Fink & Wagnalls, citing sources and reputations.
The American market is the focus as the American publisher faces criticism for wronging. Funk and Wagnalls defends against piracy claims, with the firm’s head, a reverend doctor of divinity, urged to feel shame for alleged wrongdoing.
The West End Railway Company faces accusations of buying legislative favors. Executives described hiring lobbyists, including paid and blackmailing agents, to sway lawmakers, while opponents call for urgent reform to restore the Legislature as a deliberative body and curb mercenary influence.
The piece praises Mr. Richard Olney for urging educated individuals to take a role in politics rather than pursuing only personal material success. It argues higher education carries duties beyond self advancement and commends Olney’s emphasis on the educated man guiding public life.
The passage discusses Olney on wealth as a tool and intellect guiding society, praising educated men for ideals while critiquing their political aloofness. It urges educated youth to embody selflessness and courage, to enter public service and overcome the tradition of viewing politics as a mere career.
Critics pointed to early Britannica prints and the Black edition corrections as the accurate standard while unauthorized reprints retained errors. The piece answers claims that the reprint is as good as the original, cites misstatements, and notes New York discourse on the Grant monument fund and municipal rascality in journalism.
Governor Long is expected to testify at the State House today to settle whether he asked Speaker Barrett to place certain men on the street railway committee. The piece contrasts newsroom bluntness with New York form and notes a shift from bamboo to hollow steel fishing rods, while asserting skill in fishing can deliver great sport with minimal gear.
In Boston recollections center on George Pauncefort of the Boston Theatre stock company now running a Yokohama restaurant and recalling old days. A humorous dog tale of a Sabbath-breaking setter named Grouse follows, then notes on Chinamen and Indians in town, and ethnological musings. A club discussion recounts Jack Spender and a tall man named Pook who vanished after a mocking laugh, leaving a path of “what if” fortunes.
On a special train returning from the funeral of Hon F W Hill of Exeter the Democratic State committee voted to issue a call for another convention. It is to be held in Augusta on Wednesday July 2 to nominate a candidate for Governor.
June 18 Newton Lasell Seminary held Commencement at Congregational Church with Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler of New York delivering the address on Woman's Pathways in Life. Four graduates received diplomas as alumni staged a luncheon, literary exercises, and a farewell banquet before packing up.
The Cam bridge Episcopal Theological School held commencements at St John s Chapel Old Cambridge with diplomas presented by Robert Winthrop and remarks by Bishop Paddock and Doane. Graduates A M Ancock A L Bennett W B Breed G D Sparks Irving Spencer Wilson Waters and Hensell plan assignments in Providence New York Philadelphia Lynn Hartford Newton Wakefield and Woburn.
At Tufts College the procession marched from the Barnum Museum to Goddard Chapel for graduation where diplomas were awarded by President Capen. Degrees included BA, B Philosophy, BMA, BD, and MA to multiple graduates. Brown University held its 122nd Commencement with LL D honors to James MacAllister and Clarence King. Smith College awarded diplomas to a large class with a class supper in the evening.
Nearly one hundred leading life underwriters met at Parker House to form a national body. President George N. Carpenter of Boston presided as officers were elected including vice presidents from New York Philadelphia Maine and other states. Dr J A Fowler spoke on the meaning and aims of the organization. A banquet and harbor cruise followed, with expected remarks from notable officials and leaders.
Two hundred firemen from Brooklyn and Baltimore visit Charlestown Veterans Association. A long morning parade travels through Franklin Park Arnold Arboretum Crestnut Hill and Cambridge. The Cambridge Manual Training School hosts a fire drill by students before a 2:45 banquet at Faneuil Hall.
Last evening a fire on the John A. Andrew estate on Dorchester avenue destroyed a hay laden barn, with four horses and a cow killed. Damage about 5000. Cause attributed to spontaneous heating of hay. In another fire at 183 Atlantic avenue, Jane McKeane burned while escaping flames. Separate storms cause struck houses in Banner and Newport, with injuries and insurance noted.
Miss Lucy Wheelock leads Chauncy Hall kindergarten graduates in a ceremony celebrating their second year of program. Twenty one students performed songs games and lessons while essays by instructors outlined aesthetic culture building gifts and Froebel inspired methods. Diplomas were conferred by Rev Dr Alexander McKenzie as teachers and guests noted the system’s emphasis on moral development and bodily awareness.
Boston Society of Civil Engineers met at the American House as Hiram F. Mills of the State Board of Health read a paper on sewage purification. Worcester city engineer C. A. Allen described a recently built sewage disposal works. About seventy attended. Prominent hotel arrivals included numerous executives and travelers from New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Cincinnati, Portland, and other cities. many named individuals and multiple stops in Boston hotels listed.
Ottawa reports customs inspector Mr. Young seized the schooner North Star for violating the customs law. The vessel sailed from Victoria via Prevost Harbor and steered along Vancouver Island where it took on board nineteen Chinamen meant for smuggling into the United States.
A collage of short items includes Mrs Grimmer's vow, remarks on Olive Schreiner, a tale of a New York broom seller, Crispi’s superstition, a staged romance about a free trader, temperance knitting in Moore's Hill, and a Santander wreck discovery with historic weapons and Isabella’s scroll, hinting at press miscellany.
A Massachusetts legislative probe exposes the lobby power at the State House with testimony that companies hire lobbyists to militate and keep legislators in line. Critics warn of a rotten system feeding the lobby and threatening honest lawmaking amid warnings of scandal and influence peddling.
A Roxbury Improvement Association committee met with railroad commissioners to inspect crossing safeguards. Plans include lowering barriers with spikes, moving west gates back fifteen feet, and assigning three uniformed officers to enforce rule against trains passing others while discharging passengers. Engineering warning device to halt trains when gates aren’t closed was discussed.
The appeal in support of Atlanta University reports $5500 raised for this year’s expenses since May 7, 1890, with $2500 still needed. Donations are urged from friends of the university before the school year ends, payable to William Lloyd Garrison, 132 Federal Street, Boston, via Wat. Lhroyp Garrison, Treasurer.
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