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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1887
Page
4
Boston Post Publishing Co announces subscription prices for daily and weekly editions with monthly, quarterly and yearly options. It notes second class matter status and that payments should be made to the Post Publishing Company. The Washington office location and editor's note on manuscript handling follow.
The Earl of Carnarvon denies rumors that he intends to unite Conservative MPs to oppose the coercion bill. He does not deny that some Conservatives privately oppose such action, highlighting internal divisions among Salisbury’s followers.
The bill to make Saturday a legal holiday from noon to midnight passed the New York Senate and is expected to pass the Assembly. A bank protection provision requires half holiday paper to be presented by noon and full holiday paper payable the day after. The measure promises a radical shift in business habits and its success will depend on strong public support.
Crowd at Jersey City station cheers Mr Blane as he starts a Western trip to Indian Territory New Mexico and Arizona. Observers call the plan a waste of time since these divisions send no delegates or electors to the national convention. Some hint of California inclusion suggests a practical aim for the movement.
Dr Enwarp McGuygwn spoke at the New York Academy of Music Tuesday asserting a “cross of the new crusade” for equal rights and universal natural resources. He claimed the land belongs to the human family and called critics who oppose it blasphemers, while noting his Roman Catholic allegiance and a political use of the fantasy.
At the Norfolk Club dinner Mr. Lone pressed support for a vetoed pension measure for dependents. He admitted initial misgivings after study, now opposing removal of arrears limits and the $8 monthly scheme, while rejecting President Adams’ use of ancient welfare precedents.
A National Civil Service Reform League committee reports after a year of study. It lauds New York and Massachusetts reforms and credits Cleveland’s administration for progress amid challenges, noting fewer changes after party shifts and improved morale in federal offices.
A Boston audience at the Museum today will hear eminent American writers read their own works to aid the Longfellow Memorial Association. The event aims to boost funds toward a Cambridge monument, with current totals around 14 000 dollars toward an estimated 50 000 for design and 25 000 for grounds.
A draft bill before the German Reichstag woulddelegate Alsace Lorraine's governance to that body and restore the province to a status akin to postwar administration. The measure envisions special provisions resembling the Russian provincial model under imperial rule.
The narrative traces Alsace Lorraine's evolving governance from 1871 to 1879, noting district assemblies, a territorial committee, a broadened Reichstag role, and a 1879 constitution. It argues German ambitions aim to subdue Gallic sentiment and integrate the region, raising questions about whether coercive measures can quell a French-leaning spirit within the empire.
The piece notes Mrs. Porvier’s performance in Man and Wife at the Haymarket drew a cold, critical reception despite royal prestige. Critics say she shows native talent but lacks technical training, with amateurishness beside seasoned actors. Curiosity, not full acclaim, may fill houses as she gains experience.
The operetta Ruddigore will be pulled from the Fifth Avenue Theatre next Saturday week due to producer D’Oyy Curry demanding excessive profits. The piece, despite faults, stands above most similar works in the Gilbert and Sullivan line and its withdrawal marks a notable setback for New Yorkers.
In Paris an ethics question centers on whether a husband may open his wife's letters, with a largely affirmative ruling and Mme. ADAM dissenting describing such a husband as a blackguard. The converse right for wives to open husbands' letters is noted as settled.
The latest Washington society fact reports young girls adopting a French accent in English speech possibly signaling broader fashion shifts. It suggests Worrit may regain favor while Repern falls out of favor.
Mr Grerce C Miln, once active on the church stage, announces plans to abandon acting and pursue legal studies. The move prompts questions about his career direction and future profession.
The Providence Journal asserts Republicans gain daily momentum backed by Wetmore money and Brayton management. The piece emphasizes advances as the campaign’s primary feature and expects continued gains as funds sustain effort.
Secretary Whitney should let American engineers design ships to win public support for the navy. The American public takes pride in yachts built here, and must see American design as well as construction in naval vessels.
The Philadelphia Press praises Secretary Whitney for securing the manufacture of steel guns and armor, calling it a rare triumph in American administration and a well guided effort despite past criticisms of pursuing overseas materials.
The Murwump organs warn that Blaine's 1884 declarations will be vindicated as old Whig allies and progressive Southern Democrats rally to American financial principles, a stance that appeals to the brainiest and most enterprising men in the South.
A New York World editorial argues the city’s growth and peace persist under any party. It asserts widespread prosperity, criticizes tariff stances by both parties, and claims government by the people remains safe regardless of which party governs.
The New York Sun laments that associates did not vote for Blaine and claims Cooley and Walker supported him. It questions who Oscar Strauss is, noting the paper’s absence from the Cleveland campaign and implying past Greenbacker ties now out of favor.
The Washington Post cites Congressman John Sherman accusing Democrats of revenue failures while noting his own votes against a proposed revenue reduction. The piece frames Sherman as a sharp humorist comparable to Artemus Ward, highlighting partisan critique.
An editorial argues that laws restricting liquor sales should not deny the poor equal access to alcohol. It likens a coachman or club patron to the same legal rights and urges stringent but fair enforcement to ensure universal access on March Sundays.
The stone masons of L Boston who have maintained a strong union since 1864 received a charter from the International Bricklayers and Masons Union of North America and Canada. On April 8 they will cease to be independent and attach to the union under Deputy Organizer Augustine Devine of bricklayers branch No 30, Boston.
A Boston column laments harsh winds and swirling dust while noting lingering snow and brisk street life. It highlights English painter Gerald S Hayward's Boston visit, praises miniature painting for its charm and cultural value, recalls Parkman murder era memories, and warns about the moral hazards of gambling and crime.
Preparations for the Kirnness fundraiser at Mechanics Hall in aid of the Woman's Union advance. Tyrolean and tennis dances rehearsed, with notes on costumes and banners proclaiming Deeds not words and In union there is strength. Dancers named for the Spanish act include Mrs. North and Miss Wheeler, with costumes in Nile green, velvet, and red and olive accents.
New York reports a joint committee of trunk lines and Central Traffic Association votes to end passenger ticket commissions. The measure aims to curb ticket scalping and save railways millions annually, with a circular detailing the April 1 effective date. The Grand Trunk receives limited east bound rate differentiation.
The annual Goddard Association reception and dance at Berkeley Hall drew a grande crowd with stylish attire. Managers F F Stodder L T Stodder Philip S Deane and Arthur Hill organized the event as Baldwin's Cadet Band played. Notables present included Dr and Mrs Miner Edward Bicknell W H H Bicknell H M Taylor George Edgarton Charles Locke and several titled ladies.
A collection of sharp quips and anecdotes from The New York World and other papers critiquing politics and society. It mocks civil service reform opponents, lampoons Mark Twain, notes urban gossip, and riffs on springtime news and literary tastes with humorous observations from various editors.
Cambridge aldermen held a meeting and heard the Meigs Elevator Railway petition for a Pear to Main street route. Supporters favored location. opponents opposed. The issue was referred to the roads and bridges committee. Also approved Memorial Day funds and land purchase for city yard extension, sewer orders, and police pay discussion.
The Normal Music Teachers Association holds its monthly meeting in Normal Hall at 50 Bromfield Street at 10 o clock on Saturday. The program includes What the Regular Teacher Can Do in Music by Charles I Boyd Leonard B Marshall on vocal methods and George W Dixon on European music study in public schools.
A letter to the Post criticizes Mr. Howells for his treatment of romanticists and his stylistic reflexes. The writer detests the public assault on diction and mocks his use of italics and modernisms while praising the accuracy of his literary judgment. Cambridge announces a public declamation at Warrenavenugq Latin School exhibition hall at 10 o'clock Friday morning.
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