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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1888
Page
4
A compilation of 19th century editorials and notes discusses Republican strategy around Blaine, with the New York Tribune and Springfield Union debated over Blaine’s nomination, while Bonell, Judd, Belmont, McKinley, and Depew surface in remarks about conventions, loans, and regional support.
The Hoston Post notes William's expulsion of two French journalists who criticized his father's illness. It calls the action undignified and injudicious, aligns with German traditions, and urges France not to retaliate. The incident worsens Franco German tensions and will not improve cross border relations.
A New York Tribune correspondent cables criticism of The London Times for its Chicago convention coverage. The critic alleges the Times shows disingenuous bias by presenting Thurston’s speech as an authoritative party declaration, aligning with the convention platform and omitting Blaine’s nomination as a political crime.
The Liberal leaders plan a field day in the British House of Commons to attack the administration over the crimes act. W H Smith agreed to let them frame charges while Mr Morley aims to imprison Dillon. Gladstone backs the resolution as a broad challenge to the government.
The Liberals gain from growing Conservative unease over the government policy and the local government bill. Fear of Home Rule keeps some critics from open rebellion, but local interests run deep and the danger to the government remains. Jennings resolution and Gladstone’s presence heighten an already tense debate.
An experimental hydraulic steamboat is under construction in Brooklyn using pumps for propulsion instead of direct engine power. The project aims for high speed, with a predicted thirty knots, and is discussed amid uncertainty about practical viability. The article notes electricity could supplant steam in the future, though speculation is speculative and not practically valuable.
The Brooklyn experiment is expected to provoke keen interest as observers await its outcomes and potential implications for policy and practice. Stakeholders and researchers monitor developments for early indications of effectiveness or failure.
Miss Susan B Anthony and Mrs Isabella Beecher Hooker urge the Republican convention to interpret its platform as including women in the term citizens. They say the request is modest and easy, noting the party’s silver and whiskey tax plank as examples. otherwise they threaten to align with Prohibitionists whose stance needs no interpretation.
The Chicago convention lingers with slow progress as ballots fail to clarify choices. Blaine looms with pretended withdrawal causing fear of demoralization and a shift toward backroom caucus. California's steady Blaine vote contrasts with overall chaos and strategic concessions ahead.
A Mansion House meeting backs a South London technical institute plan with aims to blend knowledge and recreation. Lord Salisbury argues England’s higher education has been ornamental, urging access for workers before charity funds expire in 1889. The Daily News critiques narrow schooling and stresses education as preparation for hard labor and emerging demands for mental and muscular readiness.
A Real School of Acting forms at Madison Square Theatre under A M Palmer to train artists for the American stage. Boucicault to lead as head, selection of candidates rests with him, and the company will operate as a paid talent ensemble with no tuition. This model aims to elevate theatrical training and supply skilled actors for subordinate stage work.
The writer fondly recalls Class Day in Boston with mid June heat, outdoor charm, and a festive campus atmosphere. He notes robes, lights, and lights under elms, contrasts modern touches with lanterns, and comments on hats, youthfulness, and the enduring appeal of the ceremonies despite changes. A humorous aside references H Bernard Carpenter in Rome and Irish wit about volcanoes.
A large gathering endorsed a scheme for polytechnic institutes in South London funded by the charity commissioners. The plan aims to teach technical and practical commercial skills to workers and clerks, with a commercial college to be established among three new metropolitan buildings. Lord Rosebery urged needs of clerks and agents and warned of foreign competition in education. The debate noted that theory plus practice yields best worker results and compared UK ambitions with Switzerland and Germany.
In the London Lancet tribute Dr MAcKENZE recalls the late German emperor’s illness. He uttered no complaint and showed patience while doctors and servants remember his grateful acknowledgment of services. The piece notes the physician’s view of the hospital bedside revealing character.
The piece argues that a Republican national convention with many candidates would need curbs on long speeches. It notes the convention will occur in hot weather and affect delegates reporters and bystanders who must endure hours of speeches.
The dying novelist’s counsel to his son in law Lock Hunt reverberates as Mr. Buarxe travels Melrose and other Scorv locales. The phrase Be a good man lingers, shaping actions amid a journey filled with reflection and unresolved duty.
In a Boston column, the writer recalls a trip with Elihu Vedder to Terracina and a return to Boston life. He thanks a reader for a clipping on bull-dogs, defending the breed’s pluck and loyalty, then muses on two Boston weather camps, east wind and hot weather, noting personal ambivalence and varied moods.
Personal details about Mr Leonard Huxley, teaching at Charterhouse, London, and the Chanlers likely settling in New York are shared. Henry Guy Carleton in New York improving after illness. Mrs Crawford joins a London Methodist church and focuses on charity. Archduchess Valeria of Austria weds Archduke Francis after rebuffing offers. Colonel Donn Pratt’s Ohio estate described as grand. J A Bailey’s long circus career noted. historic Sioux adventures of Charles Primeau recalled. Carrie Mead Storrs of Chicago recalled from youth to fifty plus years of fidelity with late husband Emery A. Storrs.
The city's theatres stay open in warm weather with Kellar at the Museum for another week, followed by Little Corinne and Monte Cristo Jr. The sale of seats opens Tuesday. Miss Allie Akerstrom begins a new week at the Boston Theatre with Renah The Gypsy's Daughter as Alfred Hudson Dan Maguinnis and Boyd Putnam lead. The Last Day of Pompeii at the Huntington Avenue amphitheatre is touted as the finest pyro technic spectacle. Professor Bristol's Equescurriculum opens at the Grand Opera House June 25 with a 25 horse troupe and pony rides after matinees. Oakland Garden's season starts June 25 with Elisler's Aladdin and a notable cast including Josie Robinson Hayward, Mary Buckingham, Harry Mortimer, Lewis Hayward, and a large corps de ballet led by Milo and Eloise under M. Victor Chicardi. Tickets priced lower. special introductions planned.
The Nation notes three fourths of presidential post offices in New York keep Republican postmasters into Cleveland's term. This rare continuity under a Democratic administration shows offices long held by opponents despite party changes. The piece argues this departs from Jacksonian spoils norms where incoming parties replace appointees.
The writer blames a wealthy protected iron and steel magnate for wage reductions. He notes a one sixth drop in wages paired with longer hours, plant closures, and replacement by imported labor. The owner, profiting greatly and traveling in Europe, is accused of exploiting workers amid political tensions.
In a Herald interview with Times editor Miller, he condemns the Republican platform’s civil service reform claims as insincere and false. He argues Mugwumps shifted to Democrats in 1884 while Cleveland’s administration delivered reforms beyond expectations.
New York reports the American ship Farragut, built in 1876 and owned by Edward Lawrence Jr of Boston, sailed from Calcutta for New York 158 days ago with a 1549 ton cargo and 22 crew. Vernon H Brown & Co have heard nothing. Earl of Zetland found no trace at St Helena. Believed to have foundered.
Washington June 22 The Hon Timothy J Campbell received a letter from Colonel M W Sheridan brother of General Sheridan dated June 20. He thanks Campbell for the sympathy resolution introduced at the National Democratic convention and sent to the general, a gesture to him and his family.
An immense meeting of Prohibitionists was held at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York to ratify presidential nominations. Speeches were delivered by General Clinton B. Fisk of New Jersey the Prohibitionist candidate for President Rev Sam Small Mrs Frances E Willar and others.
A collage of quips and anecdotes on society, sports, politics, and travel. The items poke at alcohol, hunting for headlines, and grand opinions with humor about fishing, fishing worms, banana stands, and politicians. The text surveys cultural antics and satire with sharp, period voice.
Saratoga Springs June 22 Special The June surge of tourists health seekers and visitors signals the season’s start. Grand Union and Kensington hotels open tomorrow with many improvements at Grand Union United States and upgrades city hosts. A midsummer fête in Congress Park is planned for late July with dances children’s programs and a grand ball. Notables include President Cleveland and wife Governor Hill Senator Hiscock and Colonel Fred Grant invited. Amherst College President Julius Seelye attends Court of Appeals. Numerous New England guests reside at local hotels including Franklin Adelphi Worden and Grand Union.
The Grant homestead near the city limits of St Louis was sold yesterday by Chauncey M Depewt to satisfy a mortgage held by W H Vanderbilt. The 760 acre farm, mortgaged during the Grant Ward failure, sold for 70000 dollars. The property originally belonged to the Den family.
James E Ward and Co agents of the New York and Cuba Mail Steamship Company buy the Alexandre line vessels and all business. The purchase transfers control of steamships serving New York Havana and Mexican ports. The June 22 action consolidates operations under the Cuban mail line.
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