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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1889

Page

4

Notice and payment instructions for post publishing firm

Entered as second class matter. All money sent at the sender's risk. All checks drafts and money orders payable to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY. New York Office Broadway and Wall Street. BRIDGMAN BRRMINCHAM & CO Agents. Washington Office Corcoran Building Fifteenth Street.

Post Publishing Company New Yorks Broadway and Wall Street Bridgman, Brrmincham & Co WasumncTion Corcoran Building Fifteenth Street

Explanation of questionable voters by Speaker Coutz

In remarks reported by the New York World, Speaker Coutz of the New York Assembly clarifies his reference to questionable voters by describing stay-at-homes who will not vote unless encouraged to come out. He notes county Schuyler and calls the carriage hire costly based on his explanation.

Coutz New York Assembly Schuyler New York World St. Botolph Club Wood Sims Reeves Professor Wood Paneh Supreme Bench Evarts Gibson Webb Duque de Dureal New York Cleveland

Fall River Weavers Return Signals Looms Restart

The return of many Fall River weavers and mills hiring new help to start several thousand looms suggests the strike may soon collapse. It argues for a swift settlement, noting losses if the dispute drags on and praising the board of arbitration for not more effectively resolving the trouble.

Fall River State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation

Labouchere on Irish policy and Home Rule stance

Labouchere denounces any conciliatory Irish settlement and warns against bargaining or round tables with Tory coercionists. He says Home Rule requires a Parliament majority and predicts the impending political punishment at the next general election, questioning how concessions could be accepted by Parnell and his allies.

Labouchere Parnell Ireland

Boulangists face factional strains over Tours speech

Paris journalists report rising discontent within Boulangists as General Boulangers Tours speech alienates Monarchists and unsettles Radical allies. Supporters fear clashes over secularism and religious policy while questions mount on how diverse Boullanger policies could be reconciled.

General Boulanger Tours M. Naquest Boulanger M. Laguerre

Boston Journal backs Oberly for Indian affairs post

In response to Mr. Herbert Welsh letter on retaining Mr. Oberly as commissioner of Indian affairs the Boston Journal states the main point is his ability to appoint the best Indian com.

Herbert Welsh Oberly The Boston Journal

Retain Commissioner Oberly for Indian reform, friends urge

In a heated debate over Indian service leadership supporters argue for keeping Commissioner Oberly. Bishop Whipple cites decades of trust and the risk of destabilizing progress, while many nonpartisan voices warn that removing him would hinder civilization efforts and appease spoilsmen.

Pension Row Follows Tanner Appointment in Cleveland Policy

The new administration signals pension reforms with Corporal James Tanner named pension commissioner. Critics warn his Grand Army ties and aggressive campaigning threaten the bureau’s integrity. They cite his stance against small monthly pensions and his push to expand benefits for veterans, arguing it risks fraud and partisan use.

Cleveland James Tanner Tanner Pension Bureau Brooklyn Grand Army of the Republic Harrison Grand Army Grand ‘Army Peti Order Committee On Pensions Boynton Cincinnati Commercial

Pension Frauds and Rising Pensions Stir Debate in Congress

General Boynton urges purge of fraudulent pensioners and rejects service pensions while criticizing Corporal Tanner's plan to lift annual pension payments toward 200 million dollars. He argues pension costs threaten national finances and accountability, warning of Republican influence shaping policy.

Tanner BoynTon

Confederate Soldiers' Home Fund Rallies North and South

A New York meeting in support of a Confederate Soldiers' Home drew both former Confederate and Union figures including Carl Schurz and General Barnum. The John B. Hood Camp aims to aid disabled veterans and orphans, reject public funding, and promote reconciliation across former lines.

New York Carl Schuarz General Barnum Grand Army of the Republic Joseph H. Stewart Texas Congress John B. Hood

A Sunday in New York Shows Native Laws Meet Immigrant Life

The piece portrays New York’s Sunday scene as a clash of English legal design and a diverse immigrant population. It describes beer gardens crowded with 400 men and boys, 50 women, cigarette smoke, a piano, and weary policing, critiquing the day’s moral tone and public entertainment.

New York St. Louis Neer

Early Spring Life in Boston Public Garden Hints at Tulip Hope

In Boston a gardener’s protection of tulip beds signals an unusually early spring. A policeman notes tulip preparations are a month ahead, while the author hopes for mild weather to safeguard the Hollanders. The piece also mourns Prof John G Wood, urging support for his bereaved family and recalling his natural history lectures and anecdotes.

Guardian of the Peace John G. Wood Samuel H. Russell Boston Wood Agassiz

Literary Slang and Satirical Feuds Highlight Georgian Era

A dialogue between Sir William Harcourt and the Saturday Review showcases sharp invective and clever wit. The piece notes honors fairly even, with exchanges referencing literary fellers and Home Rule days. It comments on the era's public discourse as revealing manners of the day in politics and letters.

Willliam Harcourt The Saturday Review London William Saturday Editors Cameron Wim

Pinero Criticized Yet Noted For Human Insight

A London review of Mr. Pinero's The Weaker Sex calls him an expert playwright but not a student of human nature. The correspondent’s remark is seen as unfair by those familiar with The Squire and Sweet Lavender, which reveal keen understanding of people.

London Mr. Pinero

Desertion from Fort Cunningham Reaches Sea

Despatches from Bermuda report the entire garrison at Fort Cunningham deserted and boarded the Dutch ship Gebroeders Smit. Captain Mulder acknowledged loading twenty two men at Bermuda to sail to Boston, while the vessel was towed to Boston after a leak and rudder loss.

Bermuda Fort Cunningham Gebroeders Smit Caswell’s Wharf Charlestown Mulder Boston J.J. Merritt New York

Josephs Sweetheart at the Museum Draws Mixed Praise

The Museum staging of Josephs Sweetheart with Robert Buchanan draws praise for atmosphere and acting, notably Miss Clarke and Mr. Mason, while critics fault its excess moralizing and compare it unfavorably to Sheridan and Goldsmith. Elsewhere, Muldoon headlines at the Howard Atheneum with a wrestling challenge, and Gillette's A Legal Wreck plays to a large Opera House audience.

Joseph Robert Buchanan Museum Joseph Andrews Fielding Buchanan Tom Jones Sophia Parson Adams Dominic Sampson Sheridan Goldsmith Mr. Pitt London Vaudeville Theatre Museum Company Warren Lester Wallack John Gilbert Mrs. Drew Wilson Lord Fellamar Coleman Falkland Buchanan Squire Booby Mr. Davenport Miss Allen Mr. Allen Sir George Wilson Gillette Grand Opera House Alfred Hudson Boyd Putnam Jean Clara Walters Opera House

The Cavalier at Hollis Street Theatre Review

The Cavalier adaptation from France played at Hollis Street last night. Henry Lee failed to rise beyond tolerable. Minnie Seligman impressed with grace while Franz Reinan gave strong support as Count de Clermonte. The production needs more rehearsal.

Orleans France Henry Lee Minnie Seligman Eglantine Franz Reinan Count de Clermonte

Hoyt's A Brass Monkey at Park Theatre in Boston

Review of Hoyt's new satirical play A Brass Monkey seen at Park Theatre Boston. Critics call the humor broad and disjointed with little satire. entertainment lies mainly in the song Razzle Dazzle by Dodge Work Barnes and Potter. The Globe Theatre audience then saw He She Him Her a farcical collection of unrelated scenes featuring George H Adams and Miss Toma Hanlon.

Mr. Hoyt Boston Park Theatre Dodge Work Barnes New York Mr. Potter Texas Farrago Globe Theatre George H. Adams Toma Hanlon

Mrs Barry’s Concert at Music Hall Delights Moderate Audience

Mrs Flora E Barry headlined a Music Hall concert with three performances including two solos and a Fidelio quartet. The New York Ese oiey Quartet joined by several soloists and ensembles delivered a varied program with multiple encores. Mrs Cary-Raymond, not listed as a soloist, was recalled and sang charmingly, leaving listeners wishing for more.

Barry Flora E. Barry Music Hall E. Humprey Allen Ella Cleveland-Fenderson George J. Parker Myron W. Whitney T. Adamowski Fritz Giese Carl Faelten Leon Keach G. Mendall Taylor Berkeley

Bostonians Bring Fatinitza To Boston Theatre For Week Two

The Boston Opera troupe, in Fatinitza at the Boston Theatre, repeats a strong engagement. Davis shines as Vladimir in a demanding role, with Hoff, Cowles, Barnabee, Frothingham, and Corden delivering solid support. The Dream Song and final act trio draw warm praise. Pygmalion and Galatea will be repeated.

Bostonians Boston Theatre Count Timofey Jessenennassus Lydia Imana Pete Ice Erate Styr Eugene Cowles Ouna Eevee Er Ceereeses Juliette Corden Vladimir Samoilof Jessie Bartlett Davis Julian Hardy Edwin W. Hoff Izzet Pasha Eres H. C. Barnabee Steipani George Frothingham Osipp Josephine Bartlett Zuleth Avese Frances Ibbotson Hassan Bey Fred Hunsley Musa Cccc Ccc A. E. Nichols Miss Davis Vladimir Agnes Huntington Edwin W. Hoff Eugene Cowles Barnabee and Frothingham

Notable arrivals and retirements headline society notes

W K Vanderbilt and party arrived at Milan yesterday. Rear Admiral Luce U S N retired yesterday and will reside at Newport R I. Mrs Harriet Stowe’s family denies rumors of her failing health she is well. Ex Representative Peter Paul Mahoney Brooklyn has heart trouble and brain weakness feared to be fatal. Mrs Langtry reappears in Philadelphia in Macbeth with slight illness in retreat ended. Howard N Bliss chosen assistant pastor Plymouth Church age 28 studying in Germany. Janet Stanton Cambridge Chronicle prize story author Mary E Baldwin daughter of J D Baldwin editor Worcester Spy. Mrs Margaret E Sangster appointed Harper s Bazar editor and long associated with Harper publications.

W. K. Vanderbilt Milan Luce U.S.N Newport Harriet Stowe Janet Stanton Mary E. Baldwin The Annex J. D. Baldwin Worcester Spy Margaret E. Sangster Harper & Bros Harper's Bazar

Critique of Bar Meeting Remarks on Bartlett Sewall and Shaw

Pelham of Boston letters the Post to dispute a bar meeting comparison of Daniel Bartlett with Isaiah Sewall and Judge Shaw. He argues Bartlett’s quick thinking improved law administration and questions the sour tone of the remarks, concluding Bartlett’s influence is beneficial.

Mr. Bartlett Judge Shaw Bartlett Pelham

Fragmented Opinions and Quips Across Public Life

A collage of stray lines and captions from various sources. Notes on Reid going to France for Blaine, a poet's corner fortune, Miss Anderson needing quiet for health, and ongoing German calls for Klein’s punishment. Mentions of Chicago purchases, political boasts, and social satire with brief exchanges among figures like Mrs. Parsons, Edgar Fawcett, and Mr. Evarts.

Reid France Blaine Anderson Philadelphia Klein Chicago

Recall of Eugene Schuyler Nomination Highlights Slow Evaluation

The Philadelphia Record notes the recall of Eugene Schuyler's nomination as assistant secretary of state stresses deliberation. It concedes his fitness but condemns his published opinions, suggesting the recall stemmed from ideas he had printed.

Eugene Schuyler Schuyler Job Philadelphia Record Nd

Religious Editor as a Wag in a Public Quarrel

An unsigned tirade in the New York Independent rails at the Evening Post. The piece mocks the religious editor, accusing the Post of vanity and deceit while praising and condemning it in turn, comparing its public persona to a primrose that hides decay.

N. Y

Blaine Opposes Congress as Office Brokers

An opinion from Blaine's Twenty Years in Congress argues against turning members of Congress into office brokers for states. The work notes that civil service reform gains are limited unless Congress members are freed from appointment duties, a point still true even if most congressmen resist such relief. N Y World Dem.

Blaine Congress Secretary of States N. Y. World Dem

Pledges Versus Counsels in Republican Reform Debate

Harper's Weekly notes a clash between reform pledges and the influence of spoilsmen in the Republican Party. It argues that leaders must align with reform values or risk discredit, calling out hypocrites who boast of virtue yet act otherwise.

Harrison Roosevelt Messrs. Quay Dudley Platt Ingalls Harper’s Weekly Ind

Ambitious Saturday Morning Club Plans Antigone Performance

The Saturday Morning Club aims to stage Antigone next autumn with Frank Sargent of New York coordinating the arrangement and fifty clubwomen assisting. Writers discuss language, translations, and a possible Harvard annex Greek study led by Professor Goodwin, who will travel abroad this summer.

Julia Ward Howe Frank Sargent New York Harvard Goodwin Carlyle

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