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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1887
Page
4
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The Boston Dost notes the Scotch yacht Thistle beating Irex in a special race, signaling that Great Britain may field the fastest challenger for the America's Cup. It also mentions General PAint's iron sloop Volunteer and possible defenses by Mayflower and Puritan, plus Rhode Island's new Legislature failing to advance reforms, with Boss Brayton lobbying in a Democratic Senate majority.
In a club meeting named for him General Butler rose above morbid mortuary statistics and hinted at dissolution while displaying enduring vitality. He joked that he would one day do some small service to mankind in his humble way. His Saturday remarks amused as usual, though his political barbs toward President Cleveland and his Cabinet remained playful yet sharp.
The State board of arbitration reaches another dead end in the Worcester county lockout as only one side submits. Without power to compel participation, the board cannot arbitrate. The dispute highlights a broader need to educate workers and employers on resolving labor differences through settlement.
A posted notice in the factories states openings for operatives who will deal directly with the firm or its accredited representatives. It clarifies that a lockout applies only to those who insist on engaging through unions.
Sir John Macdonald in Dominion Parliament Friday evening signals Canada would concede only minor points to settle fisheries dispute. He argues headland to headland three mile limit and that bait purchases do not grant trading privileges. He suggests cured fish duty free may be the price for US concessions.
The New York Sun reports the American Federation of Labor under Samuel Gompers growing from trades unions seeking autonomy. It notes 560,000 members across Holyoke textile workers Lynn shoe lasters Fall River spinners and cigar makers in New York who left Knights of Labor. The piece foresees a possible takeover of Powderly's organization, condemns sympathy strikes, and highlights tension with the cigar makers and carpet workers unions.
The article discusses using a stream of cold water to quell mobs as a simple, cheap device with practical testing showing gratifying results. It notes the humorous angle and wonders how medical authorities would describe the effects of a powerful horizontal water jet on a person, suggesting hose pipes may gain military relevance to civil authority during mob encounters.
In Waterford near Troy New York a village fire department repelled a Dellaware and Hudson Canal Company crew attempting to lay a railroad across a street. Abbott Sampson redirected hoses to flood the workers washing them from the site. The incident prompted remarks on mob warfare and the humor of ducking a would be anarchist.
A collection in the Epoch argues for reforming men attire toward knee breeches and court dress while criticizing the modern dress suit. It cites Miss Dora Werver, actor W J Florence, and critiques American fashion including diamond studs, lack of cravats, and false shirt fronts. The piece also surveys English and American style, plus a Brooklyn court case about a marriage broker and a benzine odor on clothes. The week ends with circus fever and reflections on entertainment’s pull.
A Boston writer recalls the old waterfront as whalers lie idle and venerable ships like Rousseau and Milton endure many years at sea. He shares anecdotes of a horse-loving friend, a couple who bought two horses on modest means, and praises the city’s summer free concerts while urging better orchestral planning.
A trio of editorial snippets discuss postwar patriotism and reform. The Springfield Republican urges putting down selfish demagogues who profit from division, while the New York World calls for national unity under one flag. The Boston Traveler excerpt favors Massachusetts adopting biennial legislative sessions, arguing reforms would benefit the people despite lobby opposition.
The article argues partisanship drives the flag incident outcry more than patriotism. It cites Blaine era papers like Cincinnati Commercial Gazette and New York Tribune, and criticizes General Lucius Fairchild for cursing the Democratic President, urging him to apologize and acknowledge sober public sentiment.
A collage of remembered figures from 19th century media and clergy. George A. Sala departs from the Illustrated London News while Adjutant-General Drum is described as a plain, disciplined Englishman. Reeditions note Allan G. Thorman, Frederick QC, and Charles Levi Woodbury visiting Robert C. Winthrop in Brookline. The obituary of Rev. Dr. Roswell D. Hitchcock recalls his New York letter about Egypt Exploration funding and subscriber growth. Orange Judd, longtime Chicago editor, reflects on aging, moderation, and a precise drinking routine as he remains influential through American Agriculturist.
A notice on the new edition of John Marston, detailing his Elizabethan life, education at Oxford, early works like The Metamorphosis of Pygmalion's Image and Satires, and the later plays. It highlights Eastward Ho with Chapman and Jonson, Jonson's quip about his father-in-law’s preachings, and notes Bullen’s three-volume edition as the standard though pricey.
The piece reviews the July Lippincott's Magazine noting Julia Magruder's Across the Chasm and Amélie Rives's The Farrier Lass o' Piping Pebworth. It discusses Southern writers' prominence, critiques recent Harper's Magazine praise, and describes Mrs. Cleveland's public life and White House persona with vivid detail.
The piece lauds Mrs. Grover Cleveland, praising her as a model of balance between public service and private life. It notes the demanding expectations on a presidential hostess to be gracious, democratic, and unselfish, handling varied guests from all walks of life with fatigue not showing.
A satirical roundup touches on a coffee gamble’s little effect on the chickery market, a watermelon premium, a barber in Augusta who won’t talk, and lighter jests about hair, bars, and weddings. It mentions Indians in speculation, Connecticut’s reputation, and a Buffalo Decoration Day observance. Also notes a New York merchant’s guild government idea and a dramatic Haddock murder trial impact on finances.
The article examines electric railways as a quiet clean affordable transit solution. It highlights Montgomery Alabama’s leading electric line carrying nearly 1,000,000 passengers yearly with 60 percent lower operating costs than horse traction, plus other cities like Denver Appleton Baltimore Los Angeles Detroit Scranton and Windsor show strong ridership. It notes twenty lines under construction and forty new companies forming. It also reports on storage batteries as a future power source with Boston Beacon Hill and Toronto trials demonstrating low daily coal use and quick battery changes.
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