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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1891
Page
4
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Amusements Today lists two showings of Niobe at Musicaw Tremont near Scollay square at 2 and 8. Grayo Opera House Hart near Washington Dover street presents Alexander Salvini in Monte Cristo at 2 and 8. From 8 to 11 Promenade concert by an orchestra of fifty.
The Irish Land Bill meets unexpected Conservative opposition in the House of Lords with Lord Dunman calling it mischievous and the Marquis of Wartkrorp saying its effects are unclear. Yet passage in the Commons is likely decisive as the Lords would likely avoid opposing a government measure. The balance hinges on the land question in Ireland.
The chairman of the National Republican Committee still wields major influence in Pennsylvania, as a new organization named the Citizens' Republican Association forms to oppose him. The group aims to reform the party machine, though insiders doubt its staying power after Quay’s previous control of the Legislature.
The piece argues the Treasury is not bankrupt while money remains in National banks but condemns the Harrison administration and Reed Congress for producing a massive shift from surplus cash to a deficit. It notes higher spending than income and rising public debt as the true outcome of two years of Republican governance.
The article argues the U S Navy lacks effective ships for the Asiatic squadron and coal supplies. It notes three new cruisers on the Pacific coast while San Francisco and Baltimore are stationed in Chile, Charleston returns to San Diego, and Atlantic coast evolutions continue. It cites British and French guards as partial coverage in Asia and highlights coal needs after Haiti voyage.
The article notes that ships in the West Indies and elsewhere suffer reduced speed due to poor coal and an insufficient number of firemen. It criticizes building new ships while their usefulness is hampered by these issues.
Immigration for eleven months totals nearly half a million, with Germany leading by volume but not in growth rate. Bohemia, Poland, Hungary, and Italy show substantial rises, Scandinavian arrivals up slightly, while Britain and Ireland decline. The trend favors entrants least suited to assimilation.
Harvard defeated Yale by about 11 lengths in New London, aided by coach C F Adams Jr of Harvard Law School and a refined college stroke. The crew's spirit, unity, and cross college rowing experiments are praised, with notes on comparisons to Yale and the broader Harvard athletic movement.
The White Star Line bans cotton cargo on its passenger steamers after the City of Richmond disaster. The Post has argued repeatedly that cotton is a dangerous cargo, risking lives, and other lines are pressured to follow the reform though adoption may be gradual.
A New York Maritime Register discussion suggests two paths to reduce cotton cargo fires: run passenger only steamers for light express work or fix causes of fires in cotton and prevent them. Separation of freight and passenger traffic is not yet profitable in ocean shipping, though railroads have done this. Implementing safer handling and a thorough investigation could render fires practically impossible, with White Star Line’s suggested measure seen as wise.
The writer reviews Mr H G Char man’s light discussion of poetry theory as he searches for inspiration from the Muses. He notes Chap man’s skeptical view of classical influence, cites poets replies, and offers cautious speculation on verse versus prose without a firm conclusion.
A St Louis Centenary Methodist church sermon against gold ornaments led May services where women surrendered bracelets rings and brooches while men offered watches and cuff buttons. The pastor likened the act to Pentecostal scenes but the tale ends with poor resale value and disappointment.
The passage muses on poetry and humor, noting that while poetry is often treated with serious regard, it can be viewed from a humorous angle. It suggests that discussions about poetry’s future include both sober debate and lighter, more playful perspectives.
The New York Sun asserts that New York hospitals move patients between facilities to strictly follow rules and regulations, risking severe suffering or death. It accuses hospital officials of transferring patients likely to die to avoid adversely affecting their own reported death rates.
An Englishman would say mismanagement of the British army’s commissariat and ordnance in the Crimea taught a hard lesson, yet the Manipur massacre followed from troops being armed with Marrini Henry rifles and given useless SNIDER cartridges, showing lingering old blunders despite supposed lessons.
The piece notes French families often amass wealth through literary work while English authors, despite literature success, rarely leave large fortunes. It explains that in England a book yielding £1000 can trigger a lifetime, while the French are more thrifty and build lasting wealth rather than quick gains.
A forthcoming season features a play titled Abraham Lincoln with the President as the principal figure. Critics warn the experiment is risky due to Lincoln's strong public familiarity and the challenge of balancing historical perspective.
Continental papers frame Great Britain joining the Triple Alliance around the visit of the Austrian Emperor to the British squadron at Fiume. Critics call the reasoning slow and based on thin grounds, noting the argument is overblown.
It is suggested that if the women would sign a pledge not to ride behind any horse whose tail has been docked the odious practice of docking would soon be stopped. It would, indeed. No young man could withstand this sort of moral suasion from his best wife.
In Boston a daytime-quiet city shows rare excitement after news from New London. The writer recalls old supporters, the joy of youth revived, and a local club scene. A tale of tradespeople, a Health Food clerk parody, and a commencement eve fashion critique ends with a note on a stylish young man’s straw hat outfit.
A parish prayer invoking God’s governance to release the flock from envy and strife. The supplicant asks for peaceful passage of life during prayer and mass, urging unity as children of one fold under one Shepherd. Attributed to T. W. Parsons.
Obituary brief notes Pauli Molyneaux Hewlett a colored actor who died in Washington of brain trouble at thirty five born in Cambridge youngest son of Aaron Hewlett boxing tutor to Harvard students lived at 14 Dunster street Cambridge appeared as Othello with white company in Boston and Cambridge later worked in England returned to the U S and died living with brother Emanuel Hewlett a Washington lawyer Also Dr John L Northrop Columbia zoology instructor died in Presbyterian Hospital New York after alcohol cask burn married and living in Yonkers The Rev William Moran oldest Catholic priest in the diocese of Springfield died at Ware aged 86 rector of St Williams Church Ware twenty three years
Judge Bartlett appoints receivers for Sugar Trust firms. The People's Trust Company for Castro & Donner and Oxnard Bros. Kings County Trust Company for Tick & Meyer. Brooklyn Trust Company for Havemeyer.
In a June 26 letter from Boston the editor responds to a prior write in which Floyd Treson is named, noting the individual’s real name may be Benjamin Treson and that “Floyd” or “Flooa” is a nickname. The writer dismisses the Freemason conspiracy claim as unfounded.
The last performances of Monte Cristo at the Grand Opera House close the season today. Salvini’s success during his long engagement is noted as a given. With Niobe entering its third week at the Museum next Monday, it remains the only theatre open, drawing modest crowds. Both show and players have earned public appreciation.
W F Blanche, business representative of Abbott and Teal owners of Niobe, reports in New York that the Broadway Bijou office receives daily letters and telegrams from out-of-town managers seeking the show. Since its strong Boston run, no comedy in recent years has commanded higher terms as theatres strive to secure the attraction.
The Tar and The Tartar, claimed as the first American comic opera, will celebrate its fiftieth performance Monday evening June 29 at Palmer's Theatre. To honor the occasion, patrons will receive handsome song albums as keepsakes.
Joseph Haworth begins a late August tour with three weeks in Chicago performing St. Marc and The Leavenworth Case adapted by Miss Green from her famous novel. He then visits New York and Boston with manager A J Studden. Company includes Robert Donet J Jordan Edwards Charities Loins John Daly and Kathyrn Kidder Louise Rial Annie McVeagh. E L Lawrence is stage manager. Haworth has secured rights to The Leavenworth Case in English American and Australian markets.
Lawrence Hanley identified as a member of a pirate company staging George H. Bakers Francesca da Rimini without authorization. His initial connection to the play emerged while employed on Lawrence Barrett's salary.
The French tragedian Mounet-Sully says his American tour aims not for gain but to fund a prize in France for the best drama in verse. He intends the prize to be awarded every three years at the Theatre Francais, reflecting his true artistic spirit.
Mr Gladstone leaves London for Lomestoft seeking health. Mme Garnet receives a mare named Turturette from Languedoc horse-breeders. D A McKinley, Hawaii representative in San Francisco, is Major Tariff McKinley’s brother running for Ohio governor. Mary Hartwell Catherwood begins a new Atlantic serial The Lady of Fort St John. various travels sail for Australia in September to fulfill lectures with Mr BR Smythe. The Rev Winslow names Prof Henry Drisler to represent American archaeology in Edinburgh. James Patterson and M D Bisbee sail for Europe July 1. Patterson speaks July 17 in London. multiple Americans travel, census notice by ex Empress Eugenie, and a sensational Paris tale by Mme Chaussenot. An elephant tusk gift from Gungunhana is bound for the Queen. Blackmore comments on a mocking portrait and his own deflection from the incident.
Hartford June 26 two trotting races closed the meet at Charter Oak Park. Lightning easily won the slow race lowering her record from 29 to 24 after a first heat loss. In the 2:19 race Miss Alice, slight favorite, surged to win the final heats and finish in 2:174 on a wet track, beating Maud David L. and Chelsey D.
Plainfield Conn June 26 a northbound freight on the Norwich and Worcester railroad broke in two about a mile above this station at 6 45 pm destroying four cars and tearing up the track hindering travel for hours no one was injured
Collected snippets reflect cultural opinions on Harvard, Yale, and footballish tone, with references to Washington Star quotes about national symbols. The piece weaves in playful anecdotes about fashion, furniture naming, treasury vaults, and a nostalgic NY Sun memory of flamingoes at Bowling Green Park, closing with a poem snippet by Mrs. James T Fields.
Charles Fe. Bowers a former captain letters the editor arguing the Paymaster of State Aid should be a veteran. He notes Peterson lacks military service after twenty eight years in the post and cites testimonial from Cox's war record. Bowers says Boston should recognize veteran soldiers in public trust roles.
Joseph Patruser, 60, of 120 Market street Brighton, died at City Hospital yesterday from injuries suffered when his team on Commonwealth Avenue near Cottage Farm Station was struck by a buggy driven by William H. Dunbar on June 19. Patruser, his son Matthew, and a helper Joseph Chandula were thrown from the wagon, with the elder man suffering a severe scalp wound and internal head injuries.
A cyclone destroyed the Patter son Coal Company's breaker at Natalie two miles north of Carmel Pennsylvania. Seven persons were killed. The breaker stood on Big Mountain at about 1600 feet elevation, about 800 feet long with the highest point 165 feet. Erection cost over $100,000. Loss falls on Wilkesbarre Pittsburg and Philadelphia capitalists.
London reports that despite a government decree ordering prompt punishment of all rioters and massacres implicated in the recent upheavals, outrages against foreigners continue in China. Twenty foreign men of war now lie on the Yangtse Kiang as a countervailing show of force.
Fall River June 26 The mill stock market has been quiet this week with little movement expected until the July dividend returns. G M Hafford & Co report quotations with par values and bids and asks for Grobe Yarn Mills Salto King Philips Mills Narragansett Mills and others.
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