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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1889
Page
4
On March 30 1889 Boston observers note broad praise for Joan Bricot across Conservative and Radical ranks as they honor his Unionist reforms. One Irish journal labels him a crank, a lone discordant note amid widespread admiration.
The French ministry moves to prosecute General Boulanger after a petition for his arrest by two deputies. The decision is reportedly unanimous, sparking debate on public safety versus democratic principles. Critics argue repression rarely converts and risks undermining democracy, though the government shows courage in targeting Boulang er.
The committee has heard the key testimony and finds the sensational stories about the commissioner unfounded. The young woman's testimony is deemed fantasy from a diseased mind, while other witnesses describe her associations during the period in question. Further inquiry seems unnecessary unless motives behind using her hallucinations to harm a respected citizen are explored.
The article notes rumors of another America's Cup challenge and praises past challengers Genesta Galatea and Thistle for advancing American yacht design. It asserts such contests spurred naval architecture and even influenced steam vessel construction, suggesting Lord Dunraven’s potential entry could push further innovation.
The Boston Journal suggests the governor candidate choice between Crapo and Brackett, implying a clean race not bought by boodle. The piece questions whether recent Republican campaigns were bought and whether constitutional prohibition is a party issue, condemning double dealing and warning that outcomes affect the party as a whole.
The fragment indicates uncertainty over the fate of single turret monitors as discussions continue. No further concrete details are available in readable text.
Secretary TiaaCy reverses Whitney stance and supports rearming double and single turret monitors laid down in 1874 and launched 1883 to bolster harbor defense. Experts Wilson and Melville back expert advice as advisory board notes potential effectiveness if completed and armed. The debate focuses on costs and whether finishing relics is prudent before new investments.
A New York editorial urges Secretary Tracy to pursue civil service reforms in navy yards against entrenched political influence. It cites widespread inefficiency, eight hour abuses, and boss politics, with examples from the Brooklyn yard and the cruiser Chicago project. It warns reform will meet stiff cabinet and local opposition, but emphasizes the need for skilled foremen and competent mechanics regardless of party.
Senator Allison argues against an early October Congress and warns excess spending on surplus revenue could hinder harmony. He forecasts modest fiscal gains by 1890 and predicts revenue measures will stall amid tariff debates. Tensions rise between Four Hundred and assembly members over centennial parade seating and banquet tickets.
The Irish actor W J Scanlan must cancel his engagement in Providence because of illness. Other items note Cambridgeport pastor Rev Dr Briggs returning from a transcontinental trip and Dartmouth staff changes with James B Reynolds named managing editor and F D Woods business manager for next year. Margarita Brun Cameron and John William Clark wed in Harrisburg, and Murat Halstead ill from a cold after inauguration amid news of a rejected ministerial nomination. Henry W Raymond named private secretary to Secretary Tracy. Captain Henry Walker to command the Servia after leading the Cephalonia for five years.
The piece commends Secretary Whitney for cleaning top department practices and Secretary Tracy for extending reform to carpenters and shipwrights. It argues a test of mechanical ability and broader civil service rules will remove yards from politics despite opposition from spoilsmen in and out of Congress.
The centennial committee and the Assembly collide over New York celebratory plans. Reports say the Four Hundred considered excluding legislators from the grand stand unless they paid two dollars per person. The dispute reveals tensions between power groups amid the event.
The Dramatic Mirror favors stage over popular fiction noting disreputable books sold beside plays. It warns this growth of vice in fiction alarms, yet argues stage remains comparatively decent despite coarse or trivial performances.
Professor Lyon spoke on Babylonian Books at Harvard. He traced clay tablets from Larsa Cutha Sippar Calah Nineveh with Assurbanipal s collection. The talk covered historical myths religion and social life with references to Smith Sayce and Schrader and notes a follow up on new Salisbury collections.
A Boston club event featuring Gamaliel Bradford on municipal government and taxation drew sharp critique of Boston’s system. The speaker urged separating executive and legislative functions and praised city and railway efficiency through organization. The writer also condemns mendicants and a common misused phrase, urging politeness and reform.
The Beverly and Danvers Street Railway shrank capital from 30000 to 12000 dollars. Later items note police shooting in Paso del Norte Mexico, a prison arrest in Sing Sing, a boxing challenge, Delaware high license bill progress, shoe makers move, stevedores wage win, Eldridge salt works sale at 49000, whale stranded near Chelsea, and a captain found guilty for insufficient rations.
On March 29 voters in Lawrence decide the proposed city charter with the abolishment of the common council seen unfavorably. Democrats oppose strongly and many Republicans back them. A two thirds defeat is predicted.
The Boston Theatre gains precedence with the German opera, while Josephs Sweetheart and A Brass Monkey extend their runs at local venues. Updates cover Daly, Union Square Theatre, Miss Barry, Daly's Samson and Delilah reception, Jeffersons Rivals tour plans, and staff changes at Abbey and Associated companies.
Edwin Booth and Lawrence Barrett headline a demanding itinerary across theaters in Scranton Elmira Rochester Buffalo Toledo Detroit Cleveland and San Francisco They begin a three night Cleveland run on April 15 then four weeks in San Francisco before further engagements in Los Angeles Portland and Butte City finishing July 6 Victoria Vokes plans a United States tour next season engaging her company and staging an acrobatic farce comedy in England
Mr James M Tracy carried the program at their Roxbury home with Mrs Tracy unable to play much due to a lame wrist. About forty attendees heard a demanding piano set featuring Raff Liszt Beethoven Chopin and Liszt pieces through a precise sequence including Polka de la Reine.
The New York Metropolitan Opera House company opens at the Boston Theatre on Monday promising a brilliant season. Tickets sell well and the leading singers are well known here. The first week features Rheingold Die Walkure Siegfried Gotterdammerung Rheingold Tannhauser Der Meistersinger in the second week. Mrs M M Kittredge hosted a musicale in honor of Miss Florence Eddy with Mr Ferdinand Dewey Miss Ada P Eimery and Miss Hennessy among the performers.
Councilman David F Barry files notice to re consider the vote that elected Edwin Anton Cur tis as city clerk amid suspected bribery claims. Isabella C Barrows named as candidate to fill school committee vacancy after Gerald Griffin’s death.
A collage of quips from The Terre Haute Express and other papers on lying and public figures. It recalls editorials on milk trusts, Jay Gould, infant mortality, Hapsburg customs, and a senator chased by a bull with a comical ending.
A Boston citizen alleges unfair ticketing for the German opera at the Boston Theatre. He claims speculators snap up orchestra seats, forcing long waits andoutrageous markups. He urges managers to limit sales per person and curb box-office detentions to protect the public.
Mr H A M Glenen of the Boston Theatre responds to a letter accusing ticket speculators. He says representatives bought 150 seats for Back Bay customers, many not attending, while the theatre has long opposed speculation and Tompkins enforces box office sales. Tompkins is in New York and to return Monday.
Andrew Lang has articles titled Thackeray's Drawings The Art of Dining Amateur Authors and The Lending of Books in the London Daily News. Longmans Green & Co plan to publish them together under the clever title Lost Leaders.
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