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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1888
Page
4
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Readers planning summer travel can have the Post mailed to their destination for 50 cents per month with postage free, ensuring continued newspaper access while away.
The British House of Commons voted 93 to sustain the government's Irish policy, a result seen as unsurprising. The Post notes the Liberal challenge likely failed to fracture the government and could push the ministry to unity, especially on local government issues where it may falter.
The formal notification of President Cleveland about his renomination took place in Washington yesterday. The official letter, though not exemplary in style, conveys spirit and purpose, while Cleveland's reply shows a sincere, broad outline of reform efforts and the challenges faced.
The State board of arbitration resolved rates of payment for Lynn stitchers after a joint request from manufacturers and workers. The decision, to be broadly followed, may require changes after months of use, and is praised as a highly useful, voluntary mechanism between capital and labor.
The article notes Republican Congressmen return to Washington from Chicago with a declared party platform favoring cheap whiskey and higher taxes on clothing, opposing the Mrs bill. It argues they must now sustain this stance against tariff reform to cheapen life’s necessities and raise manufactured goods costs, signaling an early vote if sincere.
The article discusses New England leaders including Hoake and Bourelle pushing for a temperance resolution at the Chicago convention amid Prohibitionist opposition. It cites the New York Tribune’s cautious view and Dr Funk’s stance, plus a debate on wages, tariffs, and Ireland under protection and free trade.
The Hon. D. H. Chamberlain urged a liberal education for lawyers, noting Greek and Latin as essential for first rank status. He warned against overreliance on reports and precedents, urged integrity, and praised the Cambridge address as a model of ethical commitment in the profession.
The seductive phrases of Mr Boutelle's resolution have not caused them to reduce their estimate, leaving officials unmoved by the proposed rhetoric and maintaining existing figures despite advocacy.
The US Mexico postal treaty, concluded last year, begins July first. Parcels may be mailed at twelve cents per pound with limits of two feet by four feet and eleven pounds, prepaid postage required. Benefits include cheaper carriage and relief from tariff and customs delays, aiding merchants and tariff reform.
The text argues that Irish industries declined not due to high Irish wages but long-standing wage gaps with England. It contends American protectionists misstate their case by claiming tariff cuts would lower U S wages or move manufacturing overseas where wages are cheaper.
The Travellers vivid celebration of the Republican convention contrasts with calm public reception, noting nationwide flags and local smiling faces in Boston and nearby areas. It observes shifts toward unity for Harrison and Morton, signaling renewed party vigor as a four month campaign begins.
A severely exhausted organ endangers a patient as doctors report ongoing labors to stabilize the condition. The case highlights urgent medical challenges and hospital efforts to restore vital function amid uncertain prognosis.
Major J B Pond reports 112 degrees in shade in Lincoln county Wisconsin. Mrs Folsom arrived in New York on the Westernland with daughter Mrs Cleveland meeting her. A Lowell resident gains papal knighthood as Sir John Guillete for services 18 years ago. Secretary Fairchild travels to Boston to Harvard graduation then Beverly as DU Jackson guest. Miss Mary A Rice becomes Kansas State University's first licensed woman pharmacist. Lt Col John J Coppinger arrives from Fort Gibson to lead recruiting in New York for two years. The President departs Washington by special train at 7 am for University of Virginia exercises at Charlottesville with Bayard and Vilas aboard. they return that evening. Ex Senator B K Bruce and Percy Bysshe Shelley Pinchback take wives to the Chicago convention, their wives reportedly among the Palmer House’s best dressed.
A Boston observer notes Harvard classes from early years still reunite despite dwindling member lists. The 1828 group plans a sixty year dinner hosted by Winthrop with Bowditch and Grant in attendance. 1846 and 1829 cohorts also mark milestones while mourners remember departed members. The piece reflects on centenarians, longevity, and notable figures like Chevreul and Dr Holyoke, praising lifelong teaching and prudent life choices.
Harvard University classes held dinners across Boston venues last evening. The Class of 38 met at Hotel Brunswick with William S. Bowditch presiding and 13 members present. Other gatherings included class 0AS at Revere House with President Eliot and John D. Washburn among guests, class 69 at Parker's, class 57 at Somerset Club, class 758 at Union Club on Park Street with 26 members, class 63 at Parker's with John Fiske speaker, class 64 at Young's Hotel, class 67 at Parker's, class 72 at Young's, class 73 at Hotel Brunswick with 38 attendees and Robert Grant, class 78 at Parker's, class 88 at Brunswick with nearly 100 members and two bottles of wine from 1888, and class 785 at Young's with 75 members. The night featured presiding officers, poems, speeches, and social mingling continuing past midnight.
To the Editor of the Post the writer requests a correction in Mondays issue the heading should read South End Vacation School not Industrial. The committee acknowledges a $25 gift from Mrs F Shattuck. J W Andrews treasurer 36 Rutland Square June 26.
The school committee met with President Williamson presiding. An amendment inserts kindergarten after deaf and dumb in section 2 and shifts care of these schools to the committee on manual training. A $100 extra is set for the June 30 festival due to higher building rent. Nominations for staff were confirmed across several schools, with salaries for chief truants and assistants specified. The committee plans September openings and lists fourteen proposed kindergarten sites plus continuing instructors under city direction. The adjournment is to Sept 11.
The Hartford Post notes Harvard's necrology is unusually long due to many law graduates newly identified in the 1817–1887 catalogue. It lists 276 total deaths, with 57 college, 17 medical, 29 law, 1 theological, and 10 honorary. The piece details oldest living graduates and invites further information. It includes the 1888 Commencement list with many biographical entries and ages.
A ledger of names with birthplaces and dates of death across years 1837 to 1849. Entries list individuals such as 1872 Russell Robert Shawn born Boston 1850 died Dexter Maine in 1887, and many others with places including Boston Taunton Brooklyn Cambridge Providence and battles or voyages noted in terse form.
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