Hoston Post MOTTO Friday Morning March 11 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1892
Page
4
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Massachusetts Representatives Bland ally Walker Coogswell Randall and Morsh are sharply criticized by Col CharrzEs R Copman for voting to embarrass an opponent without principle. The piece argues sound money advocates cannot respect such actions and calls the vote openly dishonest, testing financial integrity.
Mr Hagerson fixes next Tuesday to demonstrate a plan taxing breakfast tables and footwear in the United States as a test of reciprocity. He cites several Latin American nations Venezuela Colombia Nicaragua Haiti Honduras Mexico and the Philippine Islands as rebuffing reciprocity offers. If Waxinson keeps his word the Ameri continues.
The article notes new duties three cents per pound on coffee and ten cents on tea with other levies on hides and sugar. It cites 1890 data showing the US imported over eight million pounds of coffee from Venezuela and forecasts a price rise nationwide, with McKinley rec procity driving breakfast-table costs higher as markets stiffen.
The Boston Common Council inquiry into schoolhouse safety yields no report despite a school committee request for funds to protect children. Edward Atkinson's remarks condemn city inaction as cruel indifference, urging immediate reform as thousands of children remain exposed to dangerous conditions daily. The school committee demands prompt action, arguing detailed executive details are unnecessary to justify funding.
A fragment notes optimism about an imminent liberation of New England industries, suggesting signs of change are visible and the day may be near. The wording implies confidence in upcoming economic improvement and policy shifts.
A Canadian bill identical to the U S alien contract labor law was introduced in Ottawa. The measure is seen as retaliation for the U S, yet it would be ineffective and foolish. It notes little impact on American workers but warns Canada should focus on keeping its people in rather than barring emigration.
A column critiques Harrison and Salisb ury style politicking over Behring Sea seal fisheries. It urges ratification of arbitration and a calm settlement, arguing bluster harms the public and compares parties across nations. The piece cites Senator Sherman and hints at consequences if Congress must intervene. It also includes various clipped anecdotes and jokes from the era.
The article notes President Harrison's strong machine grip on the Indiana GOP, with the delegation voting for Harrison at Minneapolis. It highlights harmony achieved through machine effort, opposition from anti-Harrison forces, Judge Woops' activity, and the aborted plan to issue a vindication for Woops amid broader pro-Harrison consolidation.
A Canadian speculation claims Nova Scotia coal lands, including Cape Breton, may be bonded to U S interests and free coal could advance on the New England market. The report questions tariff security of local monopolists and echoes talks of free iron ore for New England, challenging the claim Nova Scotia coal is useless for manufacturing.
A Boston audience enjoyed a high quality recital by Mr and Mrs Arthur Nikisch and young Alexander Fiedemann despite bad weather. Mrs Nikisch impressed with a 17 song German program and Brahms pieces while Mr Nikisch provided refined accompaniment. The 13 year old violinist offered a startling future prospect with Vieuxtemps Spohr and Hauser works. The Union Bicycle Club held its first grand concert in Union Hall with Reiner Woodward Percival Turley Killam Warren and Fay delivering varied pieces and group performances. Mme Basta Tavary will replace Mme Lillie Lehmann for Boston grand opera season as Lehmann heads to Europe.
The day of young men in politics has come. J. O. Wardwell of Haverhill, a Republican, has long thoughts he might share if he consents to reveal them to an inquiring world.
Wardwell recounts his long run with the Republican faction in Massachusetts politics. He recalls his failed bids for Speaker, rivalries with Hayes and Sohier, and Barrett’s ultimate win. He hints at a future congressional run if Cogswell leaves office, aiming to represent Essex in Congress.
West End Nursery and Infants Hospital appeals for financial aid to support its services. The institution cares for diseases of infancy, aids mothers, supports working parents, and operates branch nurseries with temporary shelter for deprived children. In the past year ninety four children and eighteen mothers were cared for. contributions may be sent to Dr. H C Haven, 37 Blossom Street.
George G Parker of Milford Third District Court of Worcester died this morning from pneumonia He was appointed by Governor Upsell last fall A grandson of Colonel William Parker of Acton he was born June 19 1826 in Acton Graduated Union College 1852 admitted to the bar at Albany He married and lived in Milford since 1856 A prominent Episcopalian Democrat and former representative to the Legislature in 1875
To the Editor of the Post from J Donovan of Sioux Falls South Dakota March 7 expresses approval of the newspaper’s advancement in New England journalism and its stance on American manhood and Boston’s real four hundred.
A telegraph of legislative wrangling shows a rail pass ban being debated. The Governor query to Attorney General Pillsbury targets bill constitutionality after alleged tampering with mileage pay wording. Other items include salary bills, fisheries acts, park land petitions, and insurance orders contested by Major Merrill.
The St Botolph Club collection from the late Louis Ritter will open March 10 and run to the 21st, with works from Wagner, Sandham, Dow, Tompkins, Enneking and others. The Unity Art Club hosts its second annual show at 184 Boylston, closing March 19, featuring Palmer, Geer, Macomber, Morse, Cowdry, Fairchilds and Krumpke. D Jerome Elwell paints a large marine scene noted for color and drawing. Whistler is cited for radical yet insightful remarks and a London reception remark. Ives of the Chicago Exposition plans to visit Boston for a jury discussion. Frank Raubiecheck’s pieces go up for sale March 18 at 3 p.m. Reid painted Bowdoin Square Theatre’s curtain in five days, drawn from Wagner. Henry Oliver Walker exhibits at Doll & Richards.
A Nashua reader signs as L. 5. Cross of 24 Granite Street praising The Post after a management change. He commends the paper for exposing crime and aiding common people, calling for broad approval from supporters of mankind.
The five act Fairy Tale Snow White was dramatized by Rev Dr Solomon Schindler with music by Paul Schindler at Turne Hall Middlesex Street. Children of Temple Adam Israel Sunday School staged the tale with many roles including a bear and a prince. Russian Hebrew Industrial School children joined, a supper followed, and a juvenile reception committee hosted a gala night for families and friends.
In Brooklyn the Rembranat Club member Daniel M. Tredwell publishes a 500 page plea for bibliomania detailing private illustration of books. He outlines the method from selecting portraits to inlaying and binding, noting costs near 300 dollars and sales from one thousand to twenty six hundred dollars. A modern Latin beginner book titled A Straight Road to Cesar promotes integrated grammar, translation, and vocabulary with a practical, common sense method.
A Paris Herald description notes a dress with red cashmere skirt and waist belted by a broad Wattean band. Neck and sleeves feature gold brocade trim, the skirt showing a gold embroidered pattern, signaling the era’s refined fashion sensibilities.
Last night Thomas W. Keene starred as Othello at Bowdoin Square Theatre with Frank Alemnia as Iago Alberta Gallatin as Desdemona and a strong supporting cast. The review highlights Keene's dignified Moor and Alemnia’s venomous Iago with praise for the ensemble and the theatre’s ongoing Boston program.
A concert and recital last night featured Miss Alice Washburn's humorous readings as the main highlight. Mrs. Louise Baldwin Powers offered bright soprano voices in several numbers, with Schucker’s delicate arrangement of There Little Girl Dont Cry praised, and Washburn encore Susan's Escort drew strong applause. Miss Frost and Miss Gilbert performed A Coquette in Difficulties. Music on banjo by Merritt and Frederic, with Bertram L. Shapleigh as accompanist, accompanied the program before a large audience. Ushers included Maud Vivrette, Caroline Chase, Hortinse Townley, Maud Russell, Marion Lake from Emerson College.
Washington March 10 The Navy Department has accepted the steel tug Narkeeta built in Boston by Harrison Loring Co and ordered her to New York. The vessel was completed within contract time at a cost of 32438 dollars.
Senator Hoar rejoined the Senate after four to five weeks away due to an eye affection. He attended the opening of today's session in Washington on March 10.
San Francisco March 10 official closing prices for mining stocks list Best and Selcher Ophir Chollar Rare Protost Con Cal and Wahees Eureka Nevada Gould and Curry Union Consolidated Haley and Norcross Yellow Jacket Mexican with varied cents per share figures.
The register of the Pope Manufacturing Company lists several gentlemen including C. E. Walker of Newton J. F. Dunn C. L. Norcross and E. W. Norcross of Marlboro Hoyland Smith and William A. Taylor of New Bedford E O Leccomb of Boston F W Billings of Brockton James Joyce Jr of Hartford H M Breen of Portland W K Colcord of Dover J H Hannaford of Portland and C E Hawley of Riverside Cal.
An exhibition of Frank Raubichecks canvases at the E W Noyes gallery on Boylston street will be held Saturday afternoon. The paintings are original and serious in subject, reflecting a talented artist whose work should appeal to true art lovers and endure over time.
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