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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1887

Page

4

Milk price list and editor notice from Boston Post

The Boston Post Publishing Co publishes daily and weekly rates for subscriptions and asks writers to include full name and address with communications. It notes no manuscript return for rejected pieces and lists office address at 1420 New York Ave. Room 37.

Boston Post Post Publishing CO Milk Washington Street Post Publishing Company WaAsnin GTON New York Ave

Halifax Jubilee Yacht Race Proposal Stirring Atlantic Waters

Citizens of Halifax offer a special prize to be sailed for in Nova Scotian waters by yachts from the Eastern and New York clubs during the Queen's jubilee celebration. The race could ease tensions, suspend the fishery statute temporarily, and reduce the need for capture or search of American flag craft. The friendly event may lessen disputes over the Canadian jubilee cup and even obviate the non intercourse act.

Halifax Nova

Gerrymandered Pennsylvania District Map Drawn

Congressmen and party leaders boast a redrawn State map that secures six Democratic districts and twenty two Republican ones. The final plan, long in the works in Harrisburg, aims to keep Randall in place and is praised as fair by supporters despite sharp partisan distortion.

Randall Harrisburg Rawn- Dalw Pennsylvania Legislative Committee Missouri South Carolina

Engineering News claims quick cause of Forest Hills disaster

The Engineering News of New York asserts it determined the disaster's cause within hours and possesses the two bridge parts likely to have failed first. It condemns the bridge's material and construction while noting its eleven years of safe operation. The writer urges presenting evidence in Boston and cites a local investigation as more practically important.

The Engineering News of New York Forest Hills Engineering News Boston

Coercion Bill Faces Parliament Push Next Week

The British government aims to push coercion legislation through Parliament next week as Liberal leaders Gladstone Vernon Harcourt Moriarty prepare for strong opposition. The scene shifts largely to the Liberal allies with Irish members in a secondary role and votes likely to decide passage.

Gladstone Bir W. Vernon-Harcourt Moriery Goschen Lord Hartington Mr. Chamberlain

Time the influential English voices rose against it predestines failure

A fragment notes that the influential English voices and Irish opposition against the measure forecast its failure. The text hints at political resistance shaping the outcome and frames the stance as decisive, with language suggesting an inevitable defeat.

Legislation for Sunday Reform Faces Patchwork Bills

The House moves toward tinkering with the old Sunday law instead of reform. Wharton’s bill would lift some prohibitions on Saturday amusements and certain trades but impose new hour limits and exemptions. A Berkshire rural proposal by Mr. Gamwell suggests removing all Sunday hour restrictions to fit local needs, offering a potential compromise.

Wharton Wuharrton Berkshire Gamwell Pittsfield Warten

The New South by M B Hilgarp and the South’s revival

The article reviews The New South from the Manufacturers' Record of Baltimore, praising its accuracy and author M. B. Hilgarp. It credits the book for detailing the South’s recovery from war, the shift to diversified industries, and the success of free labor in reviving wealth across the region.

South Baltimore New South M. B. HiLgarp

Southern Industrial Growth and English Literature Debate

The article surveys Southern industrial expansion in cotton mills oil and iron and notes a shift toward coke-made iron in Alabama Tennessee and Georgia. It cites Abram Hewitt and Morary on English literature’s role in liberal education and argues literature cultivates imagination ethics and moral sensibility.

Potomac Rio Grande Germany France Alabama Tennessee Georgia Virginia Abram S. Hewitt America

Campaign of the Bosses in Rhode Island Politics

The Providence Journal denounces Governor Wetmore and his allies as controlled by Boss Brayton, arguing machine influence dominates the Republican convention. The piece warns that continued machine tactics threaten a Republican defeat and a Senate bid, urging Rhode Island independence to topple the ring.

Providence Journal Rhode Island Wermore Brayton Journal WrrMarr Wetmore Jonathan Chance Wetmorf

Morley on Literature and the Study of English

Mr Morley addresses the London Society for the Extension of University Teaching, arguing for literature as a distinct discipline. He is presented as a scholar and philosopher whose authority lends weight to claims for literature pure and simple.

London Society For Jon Morary Morty

Driver’s quick brake saves at Fitchburg crossing

A Cambridge horse railroad driver halted his team at the Somerville avenue crossing, averting a serious crash. The near miss argues against such grade crossings, deemed among the most dangerous in the area, and calls for abolition at the earliest practicable moment.

Cambridge Horse Railroad Somerville Avenue Fitchburg

Salary Dispute Hits National Opera Company

Dissatisfaction surfaces as principal singers led by Mr Candidus reportedly miss full salaries. Despite financial stability backed by wealthy backers, observers expect a swift resolution and full payments before season’s end.

Candidus

New York Sun Announces Bold Evening Edition With Mr Amos J Cummings

The New York Sun reveals an evening edition under editor Amos J Cummings. The moving force behind the change comes from Cummings joining after leaving the Tribune with Dana, and his strong journalistic record signals a lively, ambitious launch.

New York Sun Amos J. Cummings Cummings Dana Tribune The Sun Congress

Jekyll and Hyde Play Due This Spring in Boston

Richard Mawnsield will stage The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde this spring. Steveinson's tale is dramatized by T Russell Sullivan a Boston literary figure and Papyrus Club president. Mansieco provides a brief summary of changes adding comedy and a love interest with Jekyll in love with a certain woman.

Agnes Carew Edward Hyde Jekyll and Hyde Mr. Mansheap Mr. Mansfield Richard Mawns Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Mr. Steveinson T. Russel Sullivan Boston Papyrus Club Mansieco Jekyll

New Books: The Templars in Cyprus reviewed

The Templars in Cyprus a dramatic poem translated by E A M Lewis from Werner receives critique. Characters Endo Astralis Sons of the Valley temple brothers and other Tem plars appear. The reviewer calls it dreary yet notes some poetic passages and links to theosophy and occult themes.

Templars Cyprus Bohn E. A. M. Lewis Werner The Endo Astralis Temple Brothers F. L. Z. Werner New York Scribner & Welford Boston Estes & Lauriat

The Story of the Normans review and Boston reflections

A Boston columnist reviews Sarah Orne Jewett’s The Story of the Normans praising its vivid diction and cohesive narrative. The piece also reflects on Sidney Bartlett’s legal prowess, St Patrick’s Day observations, auctions of Oriental rugs, and social notes on cab drivers, beekeepers, and free lunch culture in late 19th or early 20th century Boston.

Cecilia Concert Impresses With The Spectre Bride

The third Cecilia concert of the season in Music Hall drew a large audience. Dvorak’s The Spectre Bride was sung by E. B. Kehew, George J. Parker, and Max Heinrich with strong chorus and orchestra. Parker and Heinrich delivered commendable tenor solos, while Kehew’s soprano fell short of demand, though the performance overall showed marked improvement from last year. The next Cecilia program on May 5 will feature Mr. and Mrs. Georg Henschel.

Cecilia Music Hall Dvorak E. B. Kehew George J. Parker Max Heinrich Parker Heinrich J. R. Tippett Charnel House Mr. Lang Miss Kehew Georg Henschel

Steiniger Clark Recital at Old South Meeting House

The second of six chamber concerts by Frau Anna Steiniger Clark at Old South Meeting House last evening featured Franz Kneizel assisting. The program included Mozart and Raff works, notably a trio, two piano violin duos, and a Raff E minor piece. Both artists maintained their reputation with commendable performances before a large appreciative audience.

Steiniger-Clark Frau Anna Steiniger-Clark Old South Franz Kneizel Mozart Raff Laendler Maerchen

Reverend David Gregg Receives Welcome at Park Street Church

The Rev. David Gregg, new pastor of the Park Street Church, was honored at a reception last evening. The vestry was finely decorated and filled with parish members and friends.

David Gregg Park Street Church

Random clippings on politics and society amusements

A collage of cheeky observations and quick quips from a newspaper page. Topics range from presidential elections and party politics to curiosities about public figures and everyday encounters. The tone is wry and opinionated with short musings and lightweight anecdotes.

CURRENT COMMENT. AMERICA FOR AMERICANS

A brief editorial stance argues that native and naturalized Americans should be treated equally with no unnecessary distinctions. It asserts that America is for Americans and supports enforcing this doctrine through sentiment and law.

America N. Y

No Room for Randall in Democratic House Setup

The piece argues that a Democratic House should wield power to promote its principles and avoid rewarding Randall and his followers. It warns against leadership that undermines the party and asserts the House’s potential political influence in the next year’s presidential election.

Democratic House of Representatives Randall Randallites N. Y. Post Ind

London corruption chatter over bribes to aid British ships

In London a heated discussion centers on alleged bribes paid by American and Russian agents to government workers to betray British vessel plans. The Philadelphia Press notes the irony as Britons decry corruption when it touches their own interests.

London America Russia Philadelphia Press

Lodge to Lead Rhode Island Republican Ticket

The Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge is set to take the stamp for the Rhode Island ticket. His speeches favor a property qualification for voters and should interest his constituents in Lynn.

Henry Cabot Lodge Rhode Island

Protectionist view of Mr Morse plan for tariff reform

The Providence Journal endorses Congressman Morse's idea for a well planed tariff bill ready at session start. It argues that Treasury proposals favor free trade and urges Republican financiers to draft a protectionist, practical measure during recess to reduce revenue and win passage in the next Congress.

Monse Morse Congress Treasury Providence Journal

Prohibition suits saloon says Maine license view

A Philadelphia Record editorial argues high license would fund public revenue and curb deceptive liquor schemes, while prohibition favors drinkers, noting sellers escape licenses and consumers still obtain liquor with ease.

Maine Philadelphia Record

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