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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1888
Page
4
A brief item notes opposition to the civil service reform in Massachusetts. The report highlights tensions between reform advocates and critics within state government, outlining debated points and potential political implications.
A large crowd praised Mme Modjeska in Cymbeline with an attentive audience at Hollis Street Theatre. Critics note Imogen’s charm and Modjeska’s mastery though deem the play uneven, and highlight supporting performances by Flympton, Vandenholt, Taber, and Owen.
A Boston reader defends Mother Goose lore against new child books praised as scientific and aesthetic. The note contrasts imagined literary color with modern graded spelling texts and contends for imagination over sterile accuracy. In New York a fire at 336 East Forty-ninth Street kills one child and injures another.
The notice states that Financial and Commercial Departments appear on pages six and seven, while Ship News is listed on page three. This item guides readers to the correct page placements for departmental content.
A renewed motion for a new trial of Jacob Sharp follows reports of his deteriorating health. The public and press speculate that sentiment may influence the upcoming retrial, echoing concerns about partisan influence in New York justice.
A. W. Bearp and Joan L. Swift will speak on high tariff taxes in Lowell this evening. The Lowell News questions Bearp about duty removal effects on building materials iron ore coal and wool for the Lowell Manufacturing Company while noting wage-cost comparisons between Lowell and England.
Auditor Lapp aligns with state officers pushing for higher salaries amid warnings of rising expenditures and a looming 3 million tax. Once a retrenchment advocate in 1872, he now champions broad raises, citing the controversial finances and government costs.
Doubtful parentage of the order before the legislative committee on public service to exempt veteran soldiers from civil service law. Hearing yielded no advocates and postponement occurs until supporters reveal themselves. The measure is seen as a harmful extension of a prior exemption, risking system demoralization and removal of regulatory means. General Ossorn warns it would cause chaos, while Dana argues veterans would be unfairly disadvantaged against pretenders.
The Chicago disturbances amid the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers strike escalate to violence with a derailed train and mob action. Chief Arthur shifts from peaceful withdrawal to a declared fight to the death, while Knights of Labor Master Workman Powderly urges reorganization and education over strikes.
The public works board idea gains little support beyond party bosses. Republicans see it as shifting power. Democrats hope to entrench a stronger machine. Public interests require careful limits on private firms tearing up streets. A unanimous alderman vote and deposits for street repairs could curb abuses and let the superintendent of streets manage downtown work, improving paving and timing.
The passage argues that laying pipes in streets deserves protection through practical measures given advancing contrivances and inventions. It suggests a simple piece of legislation to remove politicians from both parties’ pretexts for backing a board of public works, framing it as a public benefit.
A grand jury reports a bribery and corruption scheme at last November's election in New York City's eighth Assembly district, with professional criminals manning polls, open vote buying, and bribes paid in view of law officers. The report urges vigorous investigation and prosecution to expose and remove corrupt officials and restore public confidence.
A patent in England covers making vinegar from tomatoes. The process ages ripe tomato pulp in water, draws off liquor, adds sugar, then ferments. Elsewhere, American tests deepen oil theory to prevent waves, with small amounts favored. Admiral Cloué cites a navy application and a storm survival example.
Pupils of Edward Baxter Perry delivered a pleasant Meionnon recital with applause. Miss Hattie Green and Miss Edith Perry received special credit for covering vacancies. Mr Perry leaves Monday for a three week concert tour. Box office opens this morning for the Campanini concert with Mme Gerster and Scalchi expected to attract large crowds on Tuesday.
Army orders from Washington list First Lieutenant Henry Merriam of the Fourth Infantry granted three months leave on surgeons certificate and Captain John B Rodman of the Twentieth Infantry given fourteen days leave.
A devastating blaze in Lowell on March 29 destroyed the Coburn Shuttle Company's four story mill in Ayer City. The fire, spreading from a wooden wing to the brick structure, caused a total loss estimated over 200000 with 500 workers, mainly women, displaced. Firefighters faced rapid flames and a major explosion blew out part of the wall. nearby tannery and carriage works were saved.
To the Editor of the Post the writer notes the imbalance in Superior Court appointments. Five southern counties Barnstable Bristol Dukes Nantucket Plymouth contain about one seventh of the state's people and voters and hold nearly one seventh of the valuation. Yet only one judge from that region sits on the Superior Court, with no appointments since 1867. The letter urges fairness based on fitness and representation.
A Washington despatch notes that the Ways and Means Committee favors reducing revenues from customs and internal taxes to avert treasury congestion. It warns that new expenditures would force higher taxes or debt, and argues for broader free-list access, lower duties on raw materials like wool, and expanded markets to boost exports and employment.
William G. Webber & Co of Salem report liabilities near 100000 with assets around 135000 amid overstock woes. Thomas P. Miller, Mobile banker, failed and assigned his estate with about 150000 liabilities and 50000 assets. An attachment of 10925 is issued against Shelton Brass Hardware Co of New York and Birmingham in favor of W H Deforest Jr who indorsed the paper. Company assets in July stood at 53000 with debts near 52000.
The Boyce estate between Benjamin Sprague and T. C. Johnson on Ocean street Lynn has been sold by Waldo Thompson & Son to William Burgess on private terms. The lot contains about 20 000 feet of land.
A column surveys vignettes of society and notable figures. It notes diverse dinners, New York snow, Nasby imitators, growing suspenders fashion, a duel between a French poet and editor, a man dying at a restaurant, Donnelly’s forthcoming Shakespeare cipher book, Judge Hilton’s wealth, Vernona Jarbeau’s advice on marriage, Dumas writing a one act play, Hermann Lacy’s death and pay-for-each-line idea, Sol Smith Russell’s Prohibition bid and pledge drive, and his wealth and retirement plans.
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