Milk Subscription Rates Near Washington Street
Entered as second class matter. Rates for milk deliveries are noted near Washington Street in the local notice.
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Washington Street
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1889
Page
4
Yorktown Gun Boat Accepted After Thorough Review
A second examination by the Board of Naval Officers appointed by the Secretary of the Navy led to acceptance of the new gun boat Yorktown. The thorough review covered every detail with only one member seeking another trial trip, overruled by the others. The decision signals strong value for the vessel as a navy addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorktown
Board of Naval Officers
Secretary of the Navy
Picott issue sparks Liberal Government clash in Commons
A Commons night session devolved into a general scrimmage over the Picott issue. MORLEY and Sir WILLIAM HARCOURT spoke for Liberal opposition while BALFOUR defended the government's conduct with heat. No new facts emerged and the dispute centered on veracity of claims about Times' presentation before the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Picott
Morley
William Harcourt
Balfour
Times
Dawes Attacks Oberly in Letter Over Indian Affairs
In a petulant Springfield Republican letter Senator Dawes opposes Oberly as commissioner of Indian affairs. He accuses the Indian Rights Association of being perverted into an office brokerage, arguing his stance is partisan and not based on merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Springfield Republican
Oberly
Indian Affairs
Indian Rights Association
Wertwsh
Indian Rights “Association
Mr. Oberly
Indian Bureau
New York Sun
Fred Grant
Austria
United States
Colonel Grant
Vienna
Wharton
Grant
Debate Over School Law Amendment Controversy
Governor Lena explained at a hearing that the reform aims only to secure English education under public inspection and parental choice free of church interference. Advocates seek more than this, retaining discrimination by school committees, the text book clause, and banning private tutors, making the revised bill still outrageous and worthy of sharp condemnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Committee On Education
Reallyiask
Commonwealth
Haverhill
Public Opinion on Prohibition Examined in Transcript Poll
The Transcript’s symposium on constitutional prohibition drew 261 responses from prominent citizens. Clergymen favored prohibition 35 to 32, while most other groups opposed it on moral or legal grounds, including many who are temperance supporters in theory.
Test on stimulants amendment shows opposition in Transcript survey
The Transcript reports 188 against constitutional prohibition and 73 in favor, with likely more opponents among nonrespondents. The test gauges convictions of representative men across fields and finds the amendment flawed and unlikely to be adopted next month.
Opposition to Rapid Transit Faces Albany And Railways
The article discusses New York rapid transit efforts led by Mr. Gouth and Mayor Granvt. It notes the Assembly’s move to place Granvt's bill with the railroad committee, signaling favorable bias toward cable systems and against underground options. It warns country lawmakers’ bias against city issues may hinder a timely solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gouth
Albany
Granvt
Committee On Cities
Committee On Railroads
Govto
Railroad Committee
Railroads Committee
Railroads
Granrt
Goo D
Grant
Times
Boston
the Times
Gou
New Administration Lets Bosses Rule Patronage Plans
The article argues the new administration operates under party boss control with Blaine Platt Quay and Elkins shaping patronage. It claims complaints arise as Blaine’s first choices are overridden, showing near absolute influence and rewards for party workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Maine
Platt
Salisbury's Position: Debate on Ireland and Government
The article argues Lord Salisbury will not resign over the Times letters about Parnell and Ireland. It notes Liberals see a potential general election as a route to power, while Conservatives face a difficult parliamentary path. It criticizes Salisbury for not embracing Parnell’s conciliatory stance and seeking real statesmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Salisbury
Watford
House of Commons
Parnell
Kennington
Ireland
Times
Cabinet
Journal
Mr. Gladstone
Par- Nelu
Spoils system in Harrison administration eyed in new moves
The piece notes withdrawal of a nomination and reconsideration of a professor for the interstate commerce commission after a vote for Cleveland. It cites Wanamaker on postmaster removals, argues for four year terms unless justified, and questions the administration’s promise of civil service reform amid a broad drive to reshuffle offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seavuyler
Harrison
Hadley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cleveland
Wanamaker
Baltimore American
Helena
Mont
Brown
Colorado
Harris
Gar“Field
Arthur
Clarkson
Hosses
Critics Attack Foreign Title Usage In Theatres
The piece questions the trend of translating foreign names and titles in American theatre reviews. It cites a Lyceum Theatre notice calling author Victor Sarpov and mocks the gradual Anglicization of names. A planned banquet for Edwin Booth is praised as fitting recognition of his stature and public affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Lyceum Theatre
Winter
Victor Sarpov
Repshield
Rotruschild
Farrcourt
ScuHonnnor
Avansrtn Daly
A. M. Palmer
Edwin Booth
New York
Fences and Follies in the Public Garden
A Boston writer notes added rustic fences along paths in the Public Garden near Arlington and Boylston to shield grass, worries over growing maintenance, and reports youths tearing wires. He recalls a Canary Islands tale of humane treatment of animals and reflects on a Canary mule driver before sharing a scene from a downtown cafe with diverse staff and a vivid carver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Boylston
Common Council
Bartlett
George S. Hillard
Italy
Canary Islands
Italian arson suspect jailed after family dispute in Thatcher court
Patrolman Rosetto arrested Guiseppe Mottalo after a March 3 kerosene fire at No. 6 Thatcher court aimed to burn the home of his brothers Pasquale and Angelo. The brothers had expelled him after years of demanding money and threats. Mottalo was found in custody yesterday. Pittsfield plans a centennial Washington inauguration celebration on April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosetto
Station 1
Providence
Guiseppe Mottalo
Guiseppe
Pasquale
Angelo
Boston
Italy
No. 6
Thatcher Court
Whitelaw Reid
France
New York
Oracle
Sam
Kew
The
New York Tribune
Notable society moves and fortunes across the era
Mary A Brigham may become Mt Holyoke president. Mrs Cleveland's portraits sell widely. Frank Jones buys Gignoux estate in Portsmouth and gifts it to his daughter wife of Col Sinclair. Ex Judge McCue suffers a brief stroke but not serious. Cleveland and officials visit Sanford Fla en route to Cuba. Edwin Booth to receive a Delmonico supper. Bastion Lepage painting prompts mixed identifications. auction results surprise. Justice Gray and Miss Matthews engagement linked to Justice Matthews illness. wedding planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Mary A. Brigham
Mt. Holyoke Seminary
Capitol
Washington
Cleveland
Frank Jones
C. M. Gignoux
Middle Street
Portsmouth
N. H
Charles A. Sinclair
Alexander McCue
United States
Bayard, Vilas
Don Dickinson
H.S. Sanford
Sanford House
Sanford
Fla
Cuba
Augustin Daly
A. M. Palmer
Edwin Booth
Delmonico
Booth
Players’ Club
New York
Bastion Lepage
Joan of Arc
Boston
the Times
Chicago
the Tribune
Metropolitan Museum of Art
London
Duchess of Buccleugh
Justice Gray
Supreme Court
Jeannette Matthews
Stanley Matthews
Justice Matthews
Miss Matthews
Twentieth Symphony Concert Preview
Tomorrow's program features Friedrich Smetana overture Die Ver kaufte Braut and Schubert Unfinished Symphony in B minor only two movements known for its romance and mystery. Beethoven Triple Concerto for Piano Violin and Cello op 56 closes the program highlighting multi instrument concertos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedrich’ Smetana
Gothenburg
Prague
Liszt
Franz Scuuspert
Schubert
Lupwic von Beethoven
Mrs Beach Delivers Broad Mature Piano Recital
A large Huntington Hall audience heard Mrs H H A Beach perform a varied program including Bach Italian concerto Mozart Liszt Verdi and Chopin. Her refined touch and breadth of style drew warm applause especially for the Beethoven variation Moszkowski En Automne and the first time Valse Caprice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach
Chopin
Liszt
Franz
IL Schubert
Verdi
Walter Damrosch’s Fifth Recital at Chickering Hall
Walter Damrosch presents his fifth recital at Chickering Hall this afternoon. Miss Emma Juch and Signor Perotti high C tenor will be featured with an able group of artists. Next Wednesday evening Music Hall hosts the Faust performance with full staging and orchestra under Victor Herbert’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Damrosch
Chickering Hall
Emma Juch
Signor Perotti
Faust
Music Hall
Victor Herbert
Washington Singer Kitty L. Thompson Weds Edwardus L. Berry
Miss Kitty L. Thompson, a well known local singer, married Edwardus L. Berry, nephew of Senator Berry of Arkansas and clerk to the Senator's committee, in Baltimore and returned to Washington with parental blessing. They later attended a theater party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasusington
Kitty L. Thompson
Baltimore
Edwardus L. Berry
Senator Berry
Arkansas
Washington
Wabash Railroad Agreement Reached For Sale Settlement
Representatives of Wabash railroad interests meet at Judge Gresham's suggestion and agree on decree terms to settle points of difference so a sale can proceed without harming property rights. Connecticut enacts tobacco restrictions banning sales to under sixteen and use in cigarettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Real estate notes on Shoe and Leather Exchange sales
The Shoe and Leather Exchange sees property sales led by Francis H. Learned for 200000 dollars covering 7387 square feet on Bedford Street and 135 feet frontage. The New England Shoe and Leather Association also buys Kingston Street lots for 35000 dollars, with intentions to build a 400000 dollar building. Other Cambridge and Boston land trades push prices higher, including West Chester park stores, Brookline Street luxuries, and Temple Street estates sold to the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Barnard
Francis H. Learned
Bedford Street
Learned
New England Shoe and Leather Association
Charles A. Cutter
Kingston Street
Association
West Chester Park
Seth R. Baker
Harvard Bridge
Cambridge
Brookline Street
St. James Avenue
W. H. Lincoln
Josiah B. Kendall
Brookline Avenue
Mortaager Ek
Grantor
B. Turner
Silas W. Merrill
Commonwealth Avenue
C. E. Thayer
James J. St
Commonwealth
Temple Street
Thomas E. Chamberlain
Creditors hear of voluntary assignment and firm troubles
A Medford area circular reports H. North & Co making a voluntary assignment for the benefit of creditors. Trustees will temporarily run the business and a detailed statement will be mailed to creditors after April 1. Major creditors include Mr Sortwell and Mr Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. North & Co
Sortwell
Taylor
Daniel R. Sortwell
Kexson E. Taylor
Page & Richmond
Medford
W. P. Martin
Milk Street
Boston
Henry Woods, Sons & Co
George H. Wood & Co
E. M. Wood
Kung’s Hotel
Tarbox & Clarke
Commercial Street
Fourth National Bank
A. W. Newell
Bradstreets
Robert Geer
Hour
Albany
N.Y
George J. Edmands
Saugus
Arts Festival and Museum Additions Outline
The Art Museum prepares new print rooms to exhibit engravings and portraits by old masters under curator Mr. Koehler. Renovations should finish by October with a sunlit sixty foot gallery and improved lighting to better display works. Boston Art Students’ Association to hold an April 26 festival in costume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Museum
5. Koehler
A Diaz
Courbet
Boston Art Students’ Association
Advanced Scholars of the Art Museum
Mesdames Brimmer
Apthorp
Codman
Eliot
Gardner
Holker Abbott
Commonwealth Avenue
Largeton
Irs Bott
Plait
Ricwgelisher
Gaumann
Johns
Lang
Odds and Ends of Humorous Notes from Papers
A collage of witty snippets from various papers includes quips about manners, fashion, and jokes from New York and Boston sources. It cites misheard street names by transit workers, a soprano losing a baby, and a Protestant dog with Lent habits, plus light romance cartoonish gags and social curiosities.
Reform Fears Rise Over Brooklyn Navy Yard Order
The Brooklyn Navy Yard issue calls heads of departments to provide employee lists with authorities for employment aiming to expose politics. Editorials criticize spoils politics and urge independent journalism as a safeguard against party warfare. The piece notes criticism of Fred Grant’s Austria posting and complains about reduced access to officials while praising keeping the Post Office out of politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Navy Yard
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Secretary of the Navy
Mrs Erving Winslow Debuts In New York English Dramatists
Mrs Erving Winslow opened her English Dramatists series at the Berkeley Lyceum in New York on Wednesday. The Tribune urges public enjoyment and admiration while the Herald lauds her pathos and dramatic manner, drollery and archness, and notes a successful reception. Prominent attendees included Mrs H C Potter, Mrs J H Choate, Mrs R H Derby, Mrs W L Savage, and Mr James Jardine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erving Winslow
New York
Berkeley Lyceum
the Tribune
the Herald
H. C. Potter
Bishop Potter
J.H. Choate
R. H. Derby
W. L. Savage
James Jardine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boston Atheneum
C. Edwardes
Tacaronte
Sefior
Jimmy
Coquelin
Pittsfield
Twentieth Symphony
Connecticut
Real Estate News
Shoe and Leather Exchange
CC. H. North & Co
the Fine Arts
N. Y. Sun
William Henry Harrison Adams
United States Senate
Kansas City
Pauline Fuller
Pauline
Sir Thomas Browne
Religio Medici
Burlington Free Press
Dedham Street
Gs —Ham Street
N. ¥. Tribune
Marie Devoe
Profesor
Salrtainly
M’m
Mary Morison
Morisons
New York World
New York Post Office
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