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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1888
Page
4
The notice lists publishing options from one year to one month for the Boston Post Fost Publishing Co. It notes weekly Friday issues and that all money sent at sender's risk. Payments should be payable to the Post Publishing Company.
Readers of the Post planning extended travel can arrange to have the newspaper mailed to them for the summer, paying 50 cents per month with postage free delivery and uninterrupted service.
Boston notes anxiety over William III's ascent risking European peace. Vienna shows marked friendliness toward the new monarch as interest in the triple alliance grows. Russia's pressure on the Eastern principalities threatens Austria's prosperity, underscoring the need to cultivate German ties.
Lord Salisbury's proposal to reform the British House of Lords draws united opposition from Conservatives and Radicals. Conservatives fear abolition of the upper house, while Radicals demand broader changes than five life peers annually, a cap of fifty, and expulsions. The reform likely needs a wider scope or to be shelved.
FLANIGAN of Texas attended Chicago as a convention delegate and was chosen as a vice president of the organization. The text notes his long-standing principle and its relevance to current proceedings, with Estee hinting at it in his address and FLANIGAN likely to emphasize later. A potential clash is anticipated between FLANIGAN’s theory on political office and Treasurer BDearp’s civil service reform zeal.
A House merchant marine committee considers a resolution to allow appeals from the navigation commissioner's rulings to the Secretary of the Treasury. Currently such decisions are final with no higher review, an anomaly highlighted by Norddeutscher Lloyd’s tax relief case. The measure argues the treasury secretary should oversee subspecialty rulings impacting American vessels and reciprocal privileges.
At the Chicago convention three gavels have been presented to the presiding officers over two days, each claimed as a symbol of significance. The first gavel is said to be carved from wood from the tree under which the Republican party was organized, a pleasing though fanciful tale.
Inspired by Mr. Thurston, speakers praised gifts symbolizing bi metallic policy labor and civic ideals. A desk wood token linked to General Grant drew emotion while Roone of Chicago extolled home school ballot freedoms, hinting at partisan rifts as MAHONE and Wise clash in debate.
The Daily Advertiser condemns partisan clamor for Fuller confirmation while noting charges against him were alleged and later refuted as false. Senator Epmulp seeks affidavits. Fuller declines comments, proposing publication of correspondence to end the issue. Boston Journal backs Fuller and criticizes the demand for affidavits.
The Chicago gathering of Republicans is marked by fierce infighting over seating, tempers flare, and a controversial temporary chair, with reports of insults, fists, and disorder in the credentials committee room as the convention opens and the permanent chair speaks. The piece blames the heated, month hot atmosphere for the turmoil.
An accord between clothing trade representatives and fire insurance firms proposes a mutual framework to settle losses. A chosen board from manufacturers will rule on disputed claims, potentially raising or lowering premiums based on smoke damage assessments and future conduct. Public opinion may drive stricter honesty.
Henry James's Partial Portraits essays renew debate on his critics and style. The critic’s manner is fluent but lacks strong ideas, emphasizing impressions over firm judgments. The reviewer warns against overvaluing tone and deferring conclusions, noting James’s preference for perspective over final ideas.
A fragment notes that extravagant follies of oratory have already marred its proceedings, signaling disorder and distraction during the current session.
The Harvard University committee led by Professors Waite, Charlin, and Hart reports that Cambridge needs more exercise space. The current gymnasium, though large, serves 400 users with 200 capacity, and air quality is poor. Playgrounds and tennis courts are undersized, leaving many students unable to play tennis due to cost and space. The panel recommends building more facilities to relieve crowding and improve air.
The Boston Journal hails day one as filled with splendid courage, confidence, and spontaneous enthusiasm. It notes inspiring incidents and stirring speeches, including a confrontation over parliamentary conduct and sharp exchanges between speakers.
A Boston writer muses on dogs allowed on street cars with inconsistent conductors, recalls a prior refusal of a dog, and compares fairness in transportation. He next describes seasonal fruit markets with strawberries, cherries, apples, bananas, and oranges, noting large California pineapples and rare apricots once common in open air Boston. He recalls an apricot tree on Summer Street and ponders why beloved fruits of youth rarely appear nowadays.
The item asserts Blaine remains the likely nominee and that his friends have crafted plans to secure his nomination, using political maneuvering whether or not he consents or is aware. It notes Blaine continues to be the central figure in the nomination race, regardless of his own wishes.
A Philadelphia Record analysis argues the Mills tariff bill would raise carpet production and cut raw material costs. It accuses a woollen manufacturer who funds anti tariff campaigns of partisanship, noting overseas wool imports would keep Philadelphia carpet factories open.
A New York Herald Ind summary notes that the intense factional debate among delegates shows Republican weakness and timidity. The piece links the infighting to the current administration's policy of economy and reform, and treats the situation as a compliment to the administration, albeit reluctantly.
The Springfield Republican Und. cites an ill omened parallel about Judge Thurston and James Douglas to advise a political candidate. It notes Douglas bravery but failure to recover a treasure from Saracens and the Moors’ respect for courage, warning that such a tale should temper ambition and conduct.
The New York Times review denounces a speech by Judge Thurston, calling his rhetoric ornate yet grotesque. It mocks the use of divine providence as an interposition to save a party, and ridicules an elaborate comparison of a leader to a dead king, noting the leader’s absence and lack of heart to lead.
A reader accuses the Boston Journal of bias against Republicans in saloon politics. The piece cites a Chicago Tribune claim that most grogshop keepers and patrons are Republicans and notes a saloon sign welcoming delegates from New York New Jersey Kentucky and Californians bringing wine to the convention.
A jittery mix of quips on Chicago politics and national figures fills the column. It notes rivalries, putty shades, and novelty items while poking fun at candidates, congress, and conventions with playful, period voice.
Final honors in classics go to Charles Haven Goodwin Francis Demetrius Kalopathokos Richard Clarke Manning Jr John William Henry Walden Second year honors list includes Philip Stanley Abbott Reynolds Driver Brown Arthur Winfred Hodgman George Rublee with many others Unusual precautions for class day tickets aim to keep outsiders away and trace buyers Detectives report limited speculative sales Tickets issued to invited seniors and guests only Signet Society officers named Hasty Pudding Club strawberry night noted Yard will be lit with incandescent lights on class day instead of lanterns
In Beverly a rousing ratification gathering heard Senators Roads Crosby and Representative Quincy. In Manchester a large Democratic meeting ratified Cleveland and Thurman with L F McKenney delivering an enthusiastic speech as a new flag bearing the nominees was displayed amid music and fireworks.
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