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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1887
Page
4
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A collage of humorous clippings and wry observations from late 19th century papers. Jests about crops, stock markets, scandals, and everyday life touch on Jay Gould, shad in Connecticut, Bloody Sunday style wit, and odd anecdotes from newspapers across the U.S. plus a London procession and a German train hat gag.
Ex Governor Noyes presided as Dartmouth hosts Phi Beta Kappa honors at Reed Hall. Hoadly delivers the oration. The event includes a centennial Dartmouth chapter observance, a long critique of politics by scholars, and a banquet with leading speakers from Yale Bowdoin and New York.
The Boston Post notes Mexico will not renew the death-penalty law for train robbers, citing improved security. It comments on Philadelphia’s July Fourth mimicry, confirming plans for readings, concerts, and displays funded by private subscription. It condemns a city subsidy of 3000 dollars for grade damages on East Ninth Street as illegal and excessive, arguing the land’s value has not justified the payout.
The jury swiftly found Jacob Suarr guilty in thirteen minutes after deliberation. Juror selection proved effective, with 2100 summoned men yielding an above average panel. The case rests on circumstantial evidence of bribery, with no direct witness to bribe money passing. The defense argued for SHARP, but the evidence tightly framed the defendant.
A six week New York bribery case ends with a verdict condemning the chief beneficiary while a defendant Cleary avoids conviction. The defense claims a lack of witnesses and emphasis on technicalities. The judge and jurors reflect on justice and the costly proceedings.
A critical assessment argues the new Knights of Labor constitution concentrates power in William Powderly and endorses trade assemblies while failing to strengthen the order. It notes declines in prestige, the rise of the American Federation of Labor, and recent miner and mine worker separations challenging Powderly’s centralized despotism.
The Saturday Review is criticized for rough language and sloppy editing. The piece argues the magazine reflects a “Bullish” tone aimed at John Bull, with political leaders written after dinner and little evidence of revision.
The piece contrasts American praise with British commentary in periodicals, noting The Saturday’s sharp, sardonic tone when scorning American manners and Burravo Bint’s reception. It laments English society’s public hero worship and suspects Americans view it as a laughing stock while Burravo Bint prompts contrition.
The text notes a brutal Ohio beating by masked men under a puritanical moral urge, promising future historical speculation. It previews The Andover Review July issue with an editorial on the Board of Visitors decision and comments on judgments in cases involving accused professors.
A newspaper report notes surprise at rumors that a mild-eyed Chinaman is fomenting rebellion in the Sandwich Islands. Details remain sparse, with no confirmation of sources or concrete actions, but the claim appears as a provocative local curiosity in the era’s political context.
In Boston the day warmed attendees at Cambridge events with red Lancers and black-clad participants. The piece notes sweltering heat, cool fashion attempts, and the lively North End trade scene with second-hand dealers, a restless dog, and an artist recounting curious discoveries on the Common.
A reminiscence recounts a man shooting sparrows on the Common and leaving the preserved birds near his seat for a passerby to cook. The piece shifts to observations of growing independence between white and colored communities in Boston, noting fewer racially charged derisions, mixed social groups, and striking fashion among people of color, with anecdotes ofJoy Street and social mixing.
Senator Don Cameron will celebrate the Fourth of July by entertaining 1500 poor children at his Washington area residence. The report also notes Solomon J Solomon’s painterly honors, Capoul’s Paris rehearsal incident, A F Heard’s new secretarial post, and Miss Gertrude Barrett’s engagement to Joseph Anderson as items in parallel society notes.
The Herald cautions Postmaster Corse of Boston to resist turning the office into a political pension bureau after recent removals. The piece notes the danger of politicizing the office and warns against patronage-driven changes.
The piece defines Mugwumps as average-intelligence citizens who vote by character and fitness, not party, and argues they can sway elections. It notes more of them now than in 1884 and predicts they will vote for the candidate with the best character and governance. It also mentions a police dismissal in Bes ton for neglect of duty.
The N S Times notes Yale's clerical pick of Rev. Dr. Theodore T. Munger to replace the late Rev. Samuel G. Willard. Munger is linked to liberal reform and opposed to the American Board prudential policy. His election signals faculty influence and likely continuity in Yale Theological seminary direction.
Letters from George William Curtis, William Trowbridge, Bishop Potter and B P Shillaber discuss culture, religion, and public affairs. The correspondence reflects 19th century concerns, values, and social commentary through prominent figures and peers.
Yale University New Haven Conn June 29 after morning procession led by the American Band and Sheriff Gates the graduating class heard Latin salutatory and other orations by Brown Diehl Morse Beard Rosenzweig Kirkham Phelps Lee Curtis. President Dwight distributed degrees and honorary titles including LL.D. and B.A. gifts totaled near 300000 with prizes to M Chapman and Leonard Daggett. Virginia and Connecticut cordial exchange followed by praise of Yale and the union.
Alumni gathered in the new gymnasium at Williams College for a memorial program honoring Dr Mark Hopkins. President Carter spoke as Hamilton Mabie presented resolutions praising Hopkins and pledging a memorial fund to broaden the college. A Hopkins memorial fund committee was formed with notable members across cities and fields.
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