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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1889
Page
4
Alarming Vienna reports hint at possible Austrian frontier preparations amid Servian disturbances. Belgrade regency clashes with the new ministry, and the return of Queen Natalie adds uncertainty. War between Austria and Russia isForecast but unlikely. outcomes remain speculative.
The ongoing effort to prosecute participants in the New York board of aldermen bribery scandal has waned as public interest faded. Kerr’s case faltered due to an alderman informer’s memory lapse, casting doubt on any earlier success. Though the series may end, some wrongdoers evaded punishment, yet several severe examples were set.
A National Board of Trade meeting spurred a drive to form a national association that includes the country’s nearly 400 local boards of trade and chambers of commerce. A committee has issued circulars seeking cooperation to concentrate efforts and pool information for broad advantages.
A bill before the Albany Legislature seeks to annex Long Island towns and nearby areas to New York City, expanding its area to over 300 square miles and population to about 6,000,000, making it the second largest city by size. The move raises questions about governance of a vastly bigger metropolis and its long term implications.
The adjourned Maine Legislature enacted over 500 acts yet skipped major reforms. It approved a ten cent bounty for dead crows and penalties on cigarette sales to minors, while voting against ballot reform school district reform tax cuts on savings banks and insurance company taxation.
A summary of proposals includes collection of workingmen's wages via trustee process, granting women voting rights in municipal elections, authorizing druggists to sell liquor for medicinal purposes, and establishing a bureau of vital statistics.
Advices from San Francisco report Samoa calm by month’s start after German pressure campaigns faded. Germany seeks a protectorate via Maatafa, who refuses to align, preferring a U.S. close alliance. Vandalia reached Apia February 25 with Trenton imminent, boosting American naval protection.
The Liberal win at Kennington heightens opposition tensions as government lines form against Ireland and a new naval plan faces dissent. Rumors swirl of a possible Irish secretary change to Rivenne, signaling cautious steps after Parnell's olive branch.
General Pryor argues in the New York Herald that Southern voters will swap political principles for protectionist policies to prevent race ascendancy. He cites manufacturing influence and agricultural interests in Texas Louisiana South Carolina Virginia Tennessee Alabama as drivers toward the Republican stance, while urging Harrison to rise to the occasion.
The piece weighs whether federal interference should curb negro voting power in states like South Carolina or Mississippi. It discusses educational tests, state control of suffrage, and potential political bargains with Pryor and Hayes analogies. It also notes likely no international attention and doubts about enforcing any such provision in maritime policy.
The piece argues against restraining ocean steam ships from crossing the Grand Banks. It notes no authority can bind nations and that an international conference would likely ignore the proposal. It weighs practical and economic impacts, citing Masters Mariners of Gloucester and shipowners, and questions the feasibility of enforcing such a restriction.
A review of Richard III staged in London by Richard Mansfield questions the value of lavish scenery and period armor. It argues that Shakespeare’s art lies in character and inward truth, not surface authenticity, and cautions that overemphasis on micro externals can dull the drama. Mansfield’s performance is praised as brilliant but the piece warns such spectacle may distract audiences from the play’s core humanity.
The North American Review piece by Mr Bourwett drew swift criticism from the press. The New York Tribune mocked his logic as a hard blow to both national and international copyright and compared his views to stealing portable property for profit.
The Four Hundred has settled Mrs. Cleveland's social position in New York after a tea honoring her. The New York World, quoting authoritative aristocracy, states there will be no further embarrassment on this point.
A Detroit Free Press editorial argues that US involvement in a foreign war would threaten enemy privateers by starving the American merchant marine, presenting protection as a strategic argument. The piece defends defense measures as necessary to safeguard commerce and national security.
The Ohio patriots in Washington await Monday as harvest progress is slow yet excellent. The crop has been sparse but quality stands high. once the field is ready for the presidential reaper the wait to gather wheat into department barns will begin anew.
The Chicago News argues Clarkson will purge Democrats and appoint Republicans with political influence, building a strong Republican machine. Voters want competent service though, wondering if the machine will improve mail delivery and satisfy patronage seekers who see reward coming from the appointment to the most patronage-heavy office.
Personal note James Russell Lowell will sail for England on the Pavonia April 27. Rev. Henry W. Foote's condition has improved. Harry Sargent Codman of Boston recovering from Roman fever at Florence. Miss Tillie Travers to Walter Gay, Boston artist in Paris. Emma Eames, Bath opera singer, praised as Maine’s finest look. Ex-President Cleveland and ex-secretaries depart for Florida and Cuba. Four living Congress members from Mr Hamlin’s era named. Lord Randolph Churchill’s mustache habit sparks domestic chatter in London. Sorosis elects Mrs. Ella Dietz Clymer as president, once a stage performer. Augustin Daly once cast her in a spectacular, she found it unsuitable. Miss Bergliot Bjornsen debuting in Paris opera, hailed by French critics. Bjornsen, 19, tall and fair, plans two more study years then a starring tour in the U S.
The writer corrects a Boston newspaper error about Charles A. Phelps living in Dresden where he leads the Anglo-American Club. Dresden offers rich libraries galleries and music and the Atheneum may lure him back to Boston. The piece notes Carney Hospital needs support and mocks jam trust collapses while urging prudent clerical photography and reverent dress.
George Francis Train led a gathering at Chicker ing Hall while John De Morgan spoke on Mrs Kent asserting she is Queen Victoria’s daughter. Mrs Kent attended on stage and listened as Train and De Morgan addressed the claim.
M Coquelin and the Park Theatre company stage Le Voyage de Monsieur Perrichon a witty Labiche Evans comedy with strong Labiche style. Coquelin’s Perrichon impresses with feigned self contentment and deft scenes. Supporting turns by Jenny Rose Duquesne Ramy Savary Desroches boost brisk performance praised by Boston critics.
Saturday storm did not dampen a good attendance for Mr Perabo's second Chickering Hall recital. He was joined by Walt Fries and Clara Gross with a program including Burgmuller and Schubert pieces, a Rheinberger symphony movement, and four hand arrangements. The review praises Perabo's delicate Schubert performance and notes the four hand pieces by Burgmuller lack strong merit for piano duet use.
A young people's popular concert, likely season finale, will be offered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Music Hall next Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Georg Tienschel will make her first appearance, adding to the appeal. Notable events include Annie Louise Cary- Raymond at Flora E. Barry tribute, Hans von Bulow's April tour, four Beethoven recitals at Music Hall, and the Bostonians opening at the Boston Theatre with Pygmalion and Galatea.
A letter to the editor criticizes the head-note to Moors v. Goddard 147 Mass. Rep. 287. The note states a depositor of a bank draft who cannot draw a check before collection is not a trustee of a creditor. Boston date March 16 1889.
A collage of comic vignettes and social notes from diverse newspapers. Mentions a Baltimore infant named Dennis Harrison, a Boston poem misattribution, crow hatchery schemes for Maine, Pigs in Clover puzzle victims, a new History of Lead, Bill Nye’s Boston quip, a brandy incident in Maine politics, and light jokes about travelers, photography, libraries, and wine at social events.
Secretary Tracy vowed to remove inefficiency from U S navy yards saying reliable foremen and skilled mechanics must prevail regardless of party. The statement was made before the Hamilton Club of Brooklyn reflecting reform aims under President Marrison. The piece also notes a Chicago Tribune report that General Tecumseh Sherman urged keeping ex Confederate Joseph Johnston as railroad commissioner, a favor he would seek from the White House.
The article notes William Wallace son of General Lew Wallace is named postmaster at Indianapolis. He says he will obey civil service laws and favors Republicans for vacancies, while critics doubt the policy. It also mentions cabinet reshuffles and other political maneuverings in Washington and statewide opinions on pensions.
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