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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1887
Page
4
The phrase advocates fair treatment for all involved in railroad disputes, urging balance and equality in handling grievances. It calls for justice that does not favor the railroads over citizens or vice versa, stressing impartial adjudication.
The piece praises Boston's new privately funded orchestra led by Mr Higgins and notes local soloists' higher quality but past concerts suffered from average performers. It contrasts with Cleary case coverage, detailing the trial’s dramatic jury delays and finances of ex alderman Thomas Cleary.
A review of a two century biography project notes Mrs. Clara Erskine Clement and Mrs. Mary Clemmer Ames among the worthy, with portraits of Adams, J. Adams, Arthur, Bancroft and more. It highlights Thackeray letters from 1848 49 showing charm wit and tenderness amid vivid scenes from Clevedon Court to Pendennis and Beatrix Esmond.
Boston gossip notes that Randolph Churchill may rejoin the cabinet and secure a front bench seat under W H Smith if his England return proves true. The hints, though, imply significant changes since his southern trip.
The Treasury Department has issued a new bond call totaling $10,000,000 effective May 1, reducing outstanding 3 percent bonds to $20,000,000 and promising rapid surplus growth. Despite steady revenue with no expected decline, some fear money scarcity before Congress acts. The piece argues current plans were worse, noting Congress avoided wasteful surplus uses.
The full bench holds that condemning a dinner as bad cigars vile wine poor is not libelous. The decision expands individual liberty in criticizing goods and services, including food quality, with the caterer gaining no redress.
The Boston Journal and Providence Journal clash over Mr. Davis’s possible vote on the May deal district courts. The issue focuses on allocations of judgeships among legislators in exchange for votes on establishing the State police and appointing Boss Brayton as chief. Davis had no part in the proceeding.
The New England pick Colonel Aldace F Walker for the interstate commerce commission gains broad support. The New York Times praises his fitness and anti crooked rail management stance while the Tribune notes his obscurity. Walker’s past opposition to the Smith Blaine alliance and alignment with Homunps is highlighted. The Herald predicts general satisfaction with the selections.
The last concert of the season looms as a review of the Symphony Orchestra since October. The article notes personnel changes improving the ensemble with strong strings and horns, declares New York indorsement of Boston’s orchestra, and critiques limited variety and weaker soloists compared with prior seasons.
The German public shows fervent loyalty during Emperor William II's 90th birthday in Berlin. Dignitaries including the Prince of Wales and Archduke Ruport attend a grand parade. Crowds cheer from windows as illumination lights the city. clubs and restaurants host celebrations reflecting popular support amid political tensions.
In Paris a famed actress announces a final benefit before she retires to a convent She aims to settle debts and end worldly concerns to begin her new life Her long held intention since 1878 is presented as practical rather than capricious with the forthcoming event.
Queen Victoria renews public appearances to mark her jubilee year visiting Birmingham to lay the cornerstone of a new courthouse. The royal visit is reported to have cost the city about 20 000 pounds, a gesture many citizens will view as proof of royal goodwill.
The first instalment of unpublished Thackeray letters, in Scribner's Magazine, charms readers who love his novels. Many letters to W. H. Brookfield and his wife reveal his early life in 1847 London and Brussels, with witty anecdotes and remarks on Dickens.
New Books feature Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biography with six volumes and portraits, praising its biographical scope and notable entries on Adams, Blaine, Burr, Channing, and Cleveland. Scribner's Magazine April issue highlights Thackeray letters, Thackeray biographical gaps, Coquelin theater pieces, Meeker Caucasus Part II, and Howells realism essays with Meeker, Page, and Child contributions.
The April Harper's Magazine opens with an elaborate descriptive piece titled The Southern Gateway of the Alleghanies. Illustrations accompany the article, drawn by artists Fenn and Pyle, enhancing the richly detailed exploration.
A collage of light satire noting tobacco abstinence by Gould Sage and Field, a flurry of fires in Buffalo, a Danish king on a palace floor, readers naming living greats, and vignettes from press quips. It cites Barnum Sullivan, dog party chatter, heated railroad cars, and witty exchanges from papers like Buffalo Sun and Puck.
A editorial excerpt argues the public cares more about practical party positions on commerce than abstract doctrine. It warns Republicans must avoid missteps on practical issues while scrutinizing Democrat stances.
A Georgia newspaper urged the Legislature to offer a bonus for every mule born in the state to lower mule prices. Now mule owners report an overabundance, warning that stimulating industry by act risks unintended consequences.
The text accuses Mr. Randall of persistently blocking tariff cuts and denying discussion of lifting war taxes, portraying him as opposing popular demand for relief from burdens on the people.
The writer alleges that Congress maneuvers within a vicious system of obstruction, created to serve one politician's excessive ambition to wield power, criticizing the underlying motives and methods described in the Commercial Advertiser.
In Boston the Hotel Brunswick hosts a meeting of backers for a Riding Club to offer secure, family friendly stabling a ground floor ring and day and evening access for members. The piece notes aims to promote health and social value, with reflections on local scenes, courts and legal orators.
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