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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1888
Page
4
In Boston, friends remember Robin son as a cultivated and sympathetic figure with broad book knowledge and a practical grasp of history. A lively, plainspoken man, he combined keen insight with a breezy outdoor spirit and a warm, unconventional personality.
Mr. Everett P. Wuerter of New York has accepted the invitation to represent the Tariff Reform League in a proposed discussion with Mr. Butterworth for the Home Market Club. Wuerther's proven ability to present tariff reform claims is noted, ensuring strong interest in the meeting.
A wary tone surrounds Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers as heU rejects rivals and declares the order must win at all costs. The rhetoric echoes Knights of Labor stylistics and is viewed as desperation rather than the group’s traditional calm strength.
Stam and Cromwell are convicted in Bangor for the ten year old murder of Dexter Savings Bank cashier Barron. The trial drew wide interest due to a son testifying against his father and conflicting evidence. The verdict finalizes justice and dispels the theory death was self inflicted in Barron’s case.
The Squire and Flynn case collapse prompts New York journals to attack the district attorney, while Nicol Nicoll defends Colonel Freilows. Joseph Chamberlain’s Ottawa speech contrasts with New York Chamber of Commerce stance as Sunday observance, tobacco sales, and local option bills loom. A Sunday trade bill aims to permit Jewish Sabbath observers to work on Sunday within limits and empower local control, seeking to balance public convenience with tradition amid ongoing legislative discussion.
Mr. Wrenpell P. Garrison proposes reforms to simplify and modernize politics. He urges immediate platform drafting, annual reports from representatives, reduced legislatures, and self limiting parties to counter mass voting and bring voters closer to actions. His ideas aim to boost accountability and political vigor.
The article traces a decade of philanthropy toward a social awakening in London's East End led by Walter Besant and university settlements like Toynbee Hall and Oxford House. It notes a shift from money gifts to hands on work, mentions slumming as a past trend, and highlights improved street cleanliness and rising charitable efforts in New York and Boston while calling for broader urban organization.
The passage notes that both sides of the line and the rampant opposition in Canada and the United States align with Mr Chamberlain in describing the opposition organs as responsible for the treaty. It frames the opposition as accountable for the treaty’s terms.
Speaker Carlisle, seen in Kansas City, writes answers showing optimism on a tariff bill to reduce duties and expand the free list. He argues that breaking up trusts would enable free competition and favor raw materials. He expects Democratic policy to cut duties on outputs and foresees Cleveland’s renomination with Blaine possibly stronger within the party than before the people.
The text notes the ongoing effort to liberalize the Sunday law that the Legislature of 1887 failed to complete, highlighting a political struggle and ongoing legislative attempt.
A Boston-led push highlights the need to support Egypt exploration funding, noting Bostonians helped finance Babylonia digs and that Boston museums hold antiquities. It urges timely annual pledges of about 1200 to 1500 dollars and requests a share of Winslow’s national appeal, stressing small annual sums can sustain a large project.
Professor Morse's great collection of Japanese pottery draws interest from Boston and Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Times argues for purchase, but the writer urges placing the collection in New York, ideally in the Metropolitan Museum, as a shared civic achievement.
Gossip from the stage notes Mme Modjeska may tour Europe next season if war delays she will not extend touring beyond Poland if peace holds she will finish with a farewell in Bochnia. Brussels Paris critics react to Godar’s Jocelyn while Paris and London writers schedule new premieres and talk of Verdi operas. The New York Mirror plans a 1888 annual chronicling full casts plots and biographies for over 500 pages at a dollar.
Mr H Gerrish presented a pianoforte recital to a large audience praising his firm expressive touch and clear execution. The program featured Bargiel’s sonata and modern pieces, with noted sincerity in phrasing and pedal use. In Philadelphia a Baltimore and Ohio railroad boat struck a pier and sank with eight loaded cars.
A collage of brief items notes political barbs about The Hartford Post and tariff soft soap, jokes about Easter April Fools storms, superstition around dice, Senate futures, New England farms, Lent vows, a hornet nest remedy, dog buying, breach of promise quip, and Salem High suspensions for eating pie.
A Washington dispatch to the Evening Post reports protectionist critics of a tariff bill warn free lumber and its products would harm Michigan and Vermont. Republicans argue for free raw materials, while others fear factory injury and lost political support. The piece notes remarks by Mr. Burrows, Mr. Weaver, Mr. Bayne, and Governor Proctor among others as the debate turns on tin plate and marble protections.
The Times editorial argues the treaty is sound for settling real difficulties and opposes partisan prejudice. It warns that opponents advocate retaliation, worsening Canada relations, harming valuable trade, risking Britain breach, and drifting toward hostilities driven by pie blindness and injustice.
The piece urges immediate action to curb the Treasury surplus, blaming previous failures on lack of information and partisan obstruction. It calls for representatives to enact the ways and means committee's plan to protect the country from financial dangers and carry out the public will.
A Philadelphia Record editorial argues that the new tariff bill will slash taxes by ambitious margins and funnel unearned savings to workers and consumers. It claims every tax dollar intercepted could save two dollars for the average citizen against monopolies, while predicting lobbyists and press opponents will howl.
A Philadelphia Record excerpt argues tariff reduction and free list proposals will cheapen crude materials for wool manufacture. It notes 455 million pounds of wool imported or used as cloth, taxed about 36 percent, while only 240 million pounds were domestic. The piece warns continued protection would ruin woollen manufacture in the United States.
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