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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1889
Page
4
The Boston Post reports a new blaze in Johnstown threatening remaining structures after the flood. Though no deaths are noted, the fire worsens despair and delays recovery efforts as relief and restoration continue.
The New York Custom House board remains mired in spoils tendencies. Secretary Babcock certified three names for the Collector post, and on the same day friends of two candidates interceded for their allies. The leak soon after the commission’s probe signals a failure to root out corrupt practices.
A cable despatch notes English prohibitionists disheartened by sweeping defeats in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. It contrasts Sir Wilfrid Lawson’s argument for prohibition abroad with supposed American success, while noting East Coast impressions of Kansas and Iowa wins. The nine-state adverse vote is viewed as perplexing.
A Michigan bill drafted by Judge Chris TiANney aims to curb restraint on production and pricing by outlawing contracts and combinations that limit or regulate the quantity or price of any product. It declares such agreements illegal, makes them criminal conspiracies, and ties participants to the conspiracy.
The Fredonian, Rupert Carson’s newspaper, charges Republican candidates with paying sums to gain influence from leaders other than Carson. It alleges money moved for patronage control, previously advising office seekers to seek Carson’s backing, now warning that they are buying support from men without influence.
The Austrian government seeks special credits to strengthen the army. Francis Joseph spoke to the joint Austrian Hungarian Delegations, the parliament dealing with matters common to both kingdoms, outlining peaceful intentions while requesting military funds.
The text notes mixed signals about Russia’s Balkan aims and Austria's concern. It highlights Emperor’s call for Serbian and Bulgarian independence and Vienna’s careful stance to avoid war while preserving national honor.
The article critiques Blaine's consular appointments as a test of reform amid prior spoils system issues. It notes partisan patterns in removals and promotions, cites Underwood and Mason cases, and questions retention of capable officials like Henry F. Merrerutt, arguing true reform hinges on broader civil service principles and nonpartisan merit.
The New York World surveys Prohibitionists after defeats in Pennsylvania Rhode Island and elsewhere. Leaders blame Republican duplicity while some foresee splits and a stronger Prohibition party rise. The piece notes distrust of the GOP and cites figures like Bartlet and others while lampooning claims about money bribery and moral cause.
West End railroad managers ordered Back Bay cars to run out over Boylston street with no notice or fare refunds. From Tuesday June 18 through Saturday, trains diverted to Beacons and Park squares caused double fares and no free transfers. Riders suffered heat and confusion. many walked or endured delays as officials offered no explanations. The piece also notes various society updates and personal items.
Two commission members touring Washington push to place Castle Garden under a single executive. Possible temporary shift would appoint a Collector to oversee duties. Current board is fractious, accused of abuse and corruption, with reports of nonimmigrant paupers fed by the Emigrant Fund and lax meal tickets. Cargo shippers and baggage men exploit arrivals, raising concern for family separations and extortion.
The editorial contends that if the President cannot obtain improved civil service results via his city contacts, it is folly to expect reforms from officials beyond his familiar circle, warning of gross violations by lesser known servants.
The public grows slow to credit troubling pension stories, unless bolstered by the commissioner of pensions who brags of extreme liberality to applicants. Critics warn of pension sharks in Washington and bogus claims built on manufactured evidence. Chicago News (Ind.)
The Worcester Spy notes Faxon of Quincy creates unrest among Boston Republican leaders with claims that prohibition Republicans will back William B. Russell unless Capen Peirce or another acceptable candidate is chosen for Governor. The piece argues the threat is overstated after the prohibition amendment’s defeat.
The article notes Henry Ward Beecher favored T N Page’s Marie Chay among his reads. It highlights Yellow Paper Series successes with The Two Chiefs of Danboy and Vagabondia, plus upcoming works by Stimson and Arlo Bates. It mentions Bret Harte’s Heritage of Dedlow Marsh in Harper’s Weekly and Mary Kendall’s debut novel Such Is Life from Longmans.
The writer notes Commodore McCann's likely reassignment from Charlestown Navy Yard to the Pacific squadron and reflects on his and his family’s social value in Boston. He discusses library book disinfection studies, a Danish Norwegian method using dry steam, and recounts an anecdote linking a picture book to scarlet fever. A design for an English terrace style suburb in Brookline is described, praising varied architecture, green space, and the health and social benefits of larger plots for families.
Messrs Pain and Sons staged The Great Fire of London at the Huntington avenue amphitheatre in Boston last evening. The elaborate set along the Thames and city landmarks created a vivid illusion of 1666 London with an immense audience praising the spectacle as both entertaining and instructional.
A digest of humorous clippings and social quips remarking on prohibition, fashion, and courtroom ethics. Notable vignettes include a Nashville judge on kissing consent, Ex Governor Cornell’s clock joke, and a British plant that induces odd mirth. The piece mixes satire on politics, manners, and a whiskey Waterloo quip.
The New American Opera Company presented Faust with Marguerite played by Harriet Avery and Siebel by Lizzie Macnichol. Vetta as Mephistopheles and Bassett as Faust received mixed praise, while Macnichol’s Siebel earned high acclaim. The orchestra and chorus under Hinrichs were below par, yet the performance was considered worthwhile. Tonight’s bill features Maritana.
The 32 graduates of the Boston Latin School gathered at the Massachusetts House in Lexington for a reunion hosted by member David S. Muzzey. Afternoon activities included baseball and tennis, followed by supper and postprandial entertainment with informal remarks songs and stories led by the students and Head Master Moses Merrill.
The recollection highlights John Gilbert’s integrity and directness at Wal lack's theatre, his habit of arriving for news chats, and his economical lifestyle. The account recalls his Rhine wine indulgence, disdain for empty praise, and insistence that actors must learn lines rather than rely on rehearsal.
Mary McGowan of 31 Gold Street South Boston was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer Duly of Station 5. He recovered thirteen mats she had stolen from various houses in the South area.
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