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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1890
Page
4
The piece surveys naval discipline aboard the Enterprise amid mutiny threats and drunkenness, critiques enlistment methods, and questions racial and political forecasts. It also discusses ballot reform advances in New York New Jersey and Maryland, and contrasts Paris street cleaning with other cities, noting Parisian flushing as exemplary.
In a McKinley committee hearing, Florida orange growers press for a one dollar per box tariff on imported oranges to raise prices against Mediterranean fruit. They claim Northern markets show Florida fruit at 325 while Mediterranean fruit costs 225, arguing duties could advance Florida prices and aid the poor with cheaper domestic goods potentially.
A lengthy editorial decries a Maryland congressman McComas plan to enforce federal control over congressional districts. It argues the measure would lock in partisan gerrymanders for ten years, block correction of existing inequalities, and empower the House clerk to decide elections, amid GOP opposition and Democratic districting in Ohio.
The passage asserts the House may scrutinize an election certificate to determine a Representative’s seat, a power not yet used, and notes the high price of such action costs Republicans from Ohio and wardens and clerks involved.
The piece doubts the Berlin Labor Conference will yield any real reform. It notes M Jutes Simon and other delegates expect little, arguing there is no international labor standard and that hours, wages, and social aims vary by nation. It warns the emperor William will face rising socialism and little chance of harmony.
The article weighs farm mortgages as a boon for Western settlers versus a burden. Proponents argue capital from the East spurs land improvement and higher living standards, enabling interest payments and eventual debt payoff. Critics, including W. P. Dunn Jr., contend mortgages may threaten farmer welfare despite outward prosperity.
The article reviews rising mortgage foreclosures in Indiana Michigan and Illinois based on Dunn’s statistics. It notes high foreclosure shares in Indiana and Michigan with substantial farm debt and mortgage rates, and cites broad loans and rising farm mortgage totals across the three states. It discusses the moral and economic argument about living within means and the impact on Western development.
The piece notes Jusun McCarrnuy has a son Justin Henbury McCarrny who is an MP and a budding writer. It mentions The Transcript misattributing a work to a novelist. It reports St Louis Art School girls rioting against single‑sex classrooms, a positive note on coeducation. It cites Alliance clashing with a schooner and historic naval risks. Canon Westcort is named Bishop of Durham replacing Dr Lignroor in a clerical elevation.
The trustees of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston urge annual subscriptions to cover rising maintenance costs after extending the building and expanding the Japanese art collection. Last year 1002 subscribers donated $10 each, totaling $12,530, with no state or city aid. Subscribers gain a transferable four-person museum admission through April 1, 1891.
Victoriam P. Bolves of Roxbury writes to the Post to clarify that the Faelten led concert was their generous contribution to the Society for Relieving the Sick Poor in Roxbury. She thanks Faelten Mahr and W L Whitney for the entertainment and the net proceeds, while noting she only handled business details and funds.
Mr W D Howells spends the week at Lakewood New Jersey. The Prince of Wales sails to Berlin on the 19th to be hosted by Emperor William. The Czar abolishes the German Court Theatre in St Petersburg effective May 1. A French company will replace German actors. Young de Lesseps plans an American visit with family at age fifty six. Mrs Vincent’s poem for William Warren’s fiftieth stage anniversary to be printed for a bazaar. Elaine Goodale named superintendent of Indian schools in South Dakota. Ibsen readings by Mrs Erving Winslow receive strong praise in New York City and Philadelphia, with large invitations issued for the Alumni Association reading.
The Historical Society held a session led by Dr. George E. Ellis to appoint committees for the April annual meeting including treasurer accounts, library and cabinet review, and officer nominations. Papers on Dupre medals and Lexing ton diary were read, and Edward Bangs presented Whitney memoir for publication.
The Springfield Republican argues for allowing American registries for ships owned by U S citizens abroad to join the merchant marine. It contends current policy drives citizens from U S shipyards and flags, hindering American shipbuilding and global registry, and asks why not admit them to the American flag and marine ranks.
A Harper’s Weekly excerpt defends Mr Saltonstall as proving the Boston collector position is not a political office and vindicates the 1885 Republican emphasis on fidelity and efficiency in public service. It notes President Cleveland’s stance against removals for political reasons and criticizes political reaction to Saltonstall’s removal.
An appreciative audience attended a testimonial concert for Miss Marion Osgood at Chickering Hall. She performed Grieg’s F major violin and piano sonata with Jobn Orth, and led a fifteen-woman orchestra with Otto Jangrin on bass, earning praise for tone and control. Dr. Carl Martin and Mr. Thomas Impet also performed, while the ensemble delivered refined, well-prepared playing in Rubinstein and other works. Confirmation of Hans von Bilow’s farewell American tour concerts in Music Hall follows.
Collection of remarks on famous people and events from varied sources. Mentions Patti in song, a Boston woman accused in a shoe murder, President's powers, William Waldorf Astor, Dom Pedro at Nice, and reactions to the Antigone production with commentary on gender roles and the Saturday Morning Club.
In Auburndale on March 13 a fashionable German-themed evening drew about thirty couples at the Woodland Park Hotel. Matrons hosting included Mrs. George L. Lovett and Mrs. J. J. Chase. Mrs. J. C. Jaynes also noted. Edward E. Veland and A. Richards acted as managers. W. Astor of New York contributed costumes and a cordial supper was served.
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