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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1888
Page
4
A fragment from the Boston Post weekly issue lists subscription and payment details. It notes one month and weekly publication terms with second class matter status and payable instructions for checks and drafts to the publishing company. It specifies prices: 86.00 3.00 1.60 50c 1.00.
Washington reports the signing of a treaty that excludes Chinese immigrants with a single exception for those who have accumulated property and may return after proper identification. The impact remains uncertain as Chinese ports fall under British writ.
The London Daily News argues that rejecting the treaty would be influenced by Chamberlain’s personality and provocation to American citizens, though the paper notes the awkwardness of such arguments and defends Chamberlain’s standing and reception in Britain.
The bill to authorize taking the reservoir lot and adjacent estates initiates the State House enlargement project. It argues expansion on that side best fits the existing noble structure, with style and plan to be decided later. The land taking is meant to harmonize with the current building and preserve its character.
Unanimous legislative education committee report denying Massachusetts Institute of Technology aid draws public ire amid talk of a $3,000,000 state tax. Critics deride lavish salaries and call for fiscal restraint to protect Governor Ames's administration and avoid reckless finances.
The House discusses town division and ship policy with Mr Sourmr's fact driven. The Journal contrasts opinions on foreign seamen and buying ships abroad, citing Collector Salton Stall defending tariff cuts and merchant ship expansion to boost American shipyards and jobs.
The editorial argues for a royal commission into the Metropolitan Board of Works amid fresh allegations of mismanagement and extravagance. It cites £50 for a billiard table at Caterham asylum, Highgate infirmary overruns, plush offices, and £1,201,000 spent on sewers with poor returns, urging scrutiny of both the board and city governance before the commission.
In Boston the harsh weather brings merriment to locals who savor shoveling ordeals, while a public discussion rewrites an earlier edict on wearing peaked caps. A cab horse steadies through the storm as a fare-dleeing passenger escapes payment, drawing bystander sympathy and cabman astonishment.
The dispatch presented a calm, veracity filled argument by Mr Sonter, drawing on practical sense and tact. He held the House’s focus with courteous conduct and earned applause from members and galleries. Despite a convincing case, no decision was reached and the debate resumes today.
A critical summary of the new German Emperor Friepricu III's proclamation. It praises its temperate tone and reformist hints while noting potential shifts toward race and religious equality, tariff reduction, and reduced autocratic leanings. The piece argues for freeing foreign shipbuilding materials and removing tariff burdens to restore American shipping and seafaring.
The annual report shows combined expenses of the hospital asylum and convalescent home exceed receipts by 22000 dollars. Of 8015 patients treated, 2528 were supported free of charge, contributing to a deficit between free bed subscriptions and fund incomes and expenditures totaling 56000 dollars.
The hospital report notes nearly $38,000 in gifts and bequests last year while urging continued support to avoid reduced free beds. It highlights 190 inpatients including 21 under two, and praises the McLean Asylum nursing training school as the world’s first for insane patients, expanding care and creating new opportunities for women.
The first authentic news from New York since Monday morning details a great storm and its effects in the city, presenting a vivid and interesting account though not as sensational as some yesterday’s papers.
At the Unitarian Club dinner last evening guests from many city associations attended. Among them was Catholic Union member Mr Joan Boyte O'Remuy. The gathering showcased growing religious tolerance and Christian fellowship, praised by the writer and directed toward Rev Josrerus Cook.
Collage of wry quips and social witticisms note open winter forecasts, a Baltimore oyster wire clamp idea, a massive Russian cotton mill, street dust complaints, a bank account quip about the coming woman, and a Cruikshank club tale.
Berlin issues a cautious proclamation promising reform yet preserving imperial power. It hints at equality for Jews and limits on parliamentary expansion while signaling possible army resignations. London notes royal princes traveling to Berlin for the Emperor’s funeral and word of renewed conflict at Suakim with the acting governor killed.
Boston reports multiple rail lines reopening after a severe storm. Passengers, mail, and Adams Express matter moved toward New York. trains to Hartford and Albany planned. lines to Worcester and Springfield return to schedule. Telegraph and cable communications gradually restored, with heavy post storm traffic in Boston.
A large fire at the Chemical Paper Company mill in Holyoke damaged wood pulp buildings and jute butts, with losses around 30000 dollars insured. Firemen struggled to reach the scene and a second blaze in the same building had already raised concern. Separate fires were reported in Webster Eastham Baltimore and Boston area basements with varying losses.
Boston reports detail a rush to move vast mail loads by rail and boat during a storm. New York & New England Railroad offers free baggage car service to speed letters and papers to New York, with partial routes via New London and the Fall River line.
The letter urges continuing support for planting harbor islands with trees. Citing the park commission report, it argues a modest annual appropriation could restore the islands’ beauty. It highlights Mr Douglass’s offer as decisive and appeals to civic leaders and wealthy residents for backing by March 13, 1888.
March reports from Grand Bank to Falmouth describe a northeast gale with snow squalls, barometer drop, and ships weathering the storm. Captain Wright's Magnolia reports no damage after veering near Cape Ann while others seek safe anchorage and Verbena assists vessels near Hyannis.
A severe Maine coastal storm hauls seas in Portland Harbor stopping ferry service. The tug Deo Valente sank at Brown's wharf while the schooner John Somes was driven ashore for rescue. The steamer Minnehaha sank at Little Diamond Island as three schooners, including Lizzie Hagan and Dreadnaught, were reported ashore at Harpswell. The storm caused additional damage and unsettled waters along the coast.
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