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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1888
Page
5
Foreign gossip and New York theatre updates combine in a survey of San Remo intrigues around the German emperor, the Figaro’s Parisian reporting, and Mr. Palmer’s copyright readings, plus publisher Alden’s new journals and the Cosmopolitan’s retooled format with Grant tied to the title.
The piece argues theatres are dangerous man traps and praises a Broadway model for fire safety. It notes Union Square Theatre’s destruction, the fire department’s role, and city laws forcing a fireproof rebuild next season. It profiles manager J M Hill’s career and mentions works by Denman Thompson, Margaret Mather, and Sardou.
The Tremont Temple gathering featured Joseph Cook urging a drive to deem license laws unconstitutional, linking high license to politics, gambling, and vice, with Miss Frances Willard advocating women’s ballots as temperance leverage. She cited home protection victories in Illinois, Arkansas, Kansas, and telegrams from Arkansas and Leavenworth. Willard warned women’s suffrage would not threaten school issues but could curb poverty and crime. Cook also spoke on God in Christ and biblical inspiration.
The Harvard Finance Club heard Rev. John G. Brooks of Brockton discuss how tariffs affect wage workers. He argued for a judicious tariff reduction and rebutted protectionist claims that European cheap labor harms workers. Members listened intently to the address.
Mr C H Tylen of room 12 No 113 Devonshire Street offers expert accounting services including examining accounts and ledgers and handling other bookkeeping work for potential clients.
Portland Me March 12 At 10 am both branches met in the council chamber Mayor Chapman took the oath of office for the third time He delivered his annual message noting tighter taxation to municipal needs the citys total debt March 7 1888 was 8440000 with assets 54756579 net debt 289245421 The year debt decreased 502500 and net debt reduced by at least 53000 He praised a 4 percent funding loan at par and urged strict enforcement of all laws warning violators cannot proceed safely and urging stronger sheriff presence or imprisonment for first offenses
Bell Telephone shares rose from 230 to 241 in Boston trading before closing at 239 bid and 240 asked as market notes from Cape Cod and Maine report earnings and land deals, including the Winterport Land Company, and Atchison’s California plans. The piece cites opinions from Bell and Drawbaugh counsel on a pending decision, with a calmed mine fire aiding a shift to practical leadership and a large U. S. capital presence in Mexico amid rising British interest.
Boston letter disputes editorial claim of rejection for Senator Ingalls joining the Loyal Legion District of Columbia Commandery. It asserts he was declared ineligible by investigation, explains officer eligibility limits, notes refunds to Kansas do not confer service status, and argues his second or third class chances are slim. The letter defends the order as honor-based and nonpartisan, dated March 12, 1888.
The Universalist Club held its regular meeting at Berkeley Hall with sixty five members present. Professor Charles E. Fay of Tufts College read a paper defending American taste against English criticism titled The Love of Nature Among Americans. Guests included Dr. Emerson, Mr. Shapleigh and the Rev. Mr. Polk.
The page lists showings at Shaughraun at Mores Street, McCann Opera Company at Oak Theatre, Joseph Murphy at More Theatre, Margaret Mather at Boston Theatre, Daniel Sully at Howard Atheneum, The Bells of Haslemere at Boston Museum, The Wages of Sin at Grand Opera House, Battle of Bunker Hill at Cyclorama Tremont, and Battle of Gellyaburz at Cyclorama Tremont.
A second Chickering Hall recital by Mrs. Anna Steiniger Clark and Mr. Frederick Clark drew a small but enthusiastic audience despite a severe storm. The program featured Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Weber, and Liszt with Bach and Haeseler performances praised for clarity, while critics noted Mrs. Clark's intense mannerisms and Mr. Clark's comparatively limited breadth and sensibility in Beethoven op. 90 and other works.
The advertisement promotes spring fabrics including English Venetians Spring Kerseys Worsted Twills in Oxford Cambridge and Gray mixtures. Coats are produced in-house for retail, indistinguishable from tailored garments. Prices range from 12 to 28 dollars.
The City of Boston Water Board invites sealed proposals by March 24 1888 for three contracts iron castings service box castings brass and composition castings. Each bid must include bidder name residence and a £500 certified check. Specifications and security details available at City Hall. The board may reject all proposals. H T Rockwell chairman.
Sales by auction list today at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. Horses and carriages at Albert Howe and Co in Brighton. Fruit sale by Horatio Harris at noon. Wednesday auctions include stocks by R. L. Co. at 11:30 a.m. and Francis Henshaw and Co. at noon.
In this city on March 9 Edward Bartley wed Eva McCurdy per Rev. John Hood. On March 8 Haskell Crosby married Elsie Freeman per Rev. S. Le. Baldwin. On March 7 Robert Simmons wed Mary Josephine Caine per Rev. James M. Gray. All parties reside in this city.
Obituary notices list many individuals by last name with ages and residences. Entries include Eliza H. Anderson in Roxbury aged 85, Harold K. Baker aged 1 year 7 months 11 days in Dorchester, Walter Blackmer Chelsea aged 30, Kate Tyler Brewer Melrose 15 months, Henry A. Brock died suddenly in this city, and others from Chelsea Danvers Cambridge Charlestown South Boston Everett Wakefield Bunker Hill Roxbury including Mage: Sarah Woods Pratt 88, Leighton Parks wife Margarita Alden, Noah Greeley Smith 86, Catherine Terrio 27, Hiram Thoms 55, Aaron Thompson 76, Mary Watson 34. Funeral and service notes appear for several.
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