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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1890
Page
4
The notice lists page assignments for departments: Financial and Commercial on the sixth page, with the Commercial department spanning the sixth and seventh pages, and Ship News on the third page. It outlines where readers should look for financial, commercial, and shipping content.
A rambling miscellany covers free speech about cake quality, a fatal duel over judging cake, and a whimsy on inaugurations and Wednesday elections. It then shifts to Memphis water and sanitation progress, tariff debates, a Berlin labor tale, Rhode Island praise of a pacific policy, and a note on fresh strawberries with street vendors and box inquiries.
In Boston, Mr Bicknell's substitute bill for the committee on education passes the House 85 to 69 to establish a Normal College for training teachers this year, then goes to the finance committee. The piece also critiques Secretary Winthrop on tariff classifications of worsteds and notes broader issues of interstate trade and the original package decision.
A Boston Journal Washington correspondent is accused of publishing cheap insinuations about ex President Cleveland linking him to falsehoods. The piece notes political motive and condemns engaging in the Sun and World debate. It also discusses European labor demonstrations and the potential for authorities to influence events. It warns of socialist agitators seeking control within peaceful labor movements.
The author argues that unrest will be limited to Vienna and Paris with no broad danger today. France, despite a few followers of General Boulang er, remains orderly as all classes approve the government. The sober common sense of the nation should nullify any violent attempts.
The State Senate backs a consolidation bill for gas and electric firms that critics label dangerous and loosely drawn. Amendments by Pinkerton sought stronger safeguards and narrower scope, but were rejected, risking a state wide trust and higher public costs. The piece condemns Senate subservience to corporate interests and notes the pending Kemmler case tied to capital punishment timing.
The piece recounts Kemmler’s death sentence and the failed push to ban electric chair execution as cruel or unusual punishment. It notes appeals by prominent lawyers, a governor’s commission, expert testimony, and the court ruling upholding the new method.
An Institute of Technology gathering praises breathing places and playgrounds for the poor as marks of social progress. The piece urges protection of the Maine coast and Waverley Oaks park, urging suburban parks and city renewal as philanthropists fund recreation, beauty, and civic pride for future tenements and communities.
Dr. Joseph Jones of New Orleans collects material for a Confederate medical and surgical history. Mrs. Ward finalizes a separation with Mr. Ward in mutual terms. The Philadelphia Four-in-Hand Club fixes May 10 for its first parade with a roster including Cassatt, Drexel, Biddle, and Fairfax among others.
William C Tucker longtime superintendent at Ponemah Mills Taftville Conn died of Brights disease aged seventy native of Woodstock connected with manufacturing for fifty years He previously led Arnold Fenner Mills Plainfield and Quinnebaug Mills Danielsonville In Griswold he co owned Thurber Tucker mill property in 1863 Also engaged at Sag Harbor L L Marshal Mills Concord died at Home for the Aged aged seventy with one brother and two sisters surviving Bela Nash Abington director and bank trustee died aged sixty eight once a boot and shoe maker later treasurer of Abington Tack Association served as selectman school committee and water board.
The first annual fair of William B. Eaton Post 199 G A R in Revere opened in the Town Hall with large attendance. The hall was festively decorated and Post 40 along with the Maiden Woman's Relief Corps provided entertainment. A May Day festival for school children and new features are planned this afternoon and this evening. the fair closes tomorrow night.
A Boston columnist laments Dr. Al Watts claims to exterminate unlicensed dogs with a painless powder while critiquing animal cruelty. The piece also discusses docked tails in horses shown at a recent horse show, praising Massachusetts laws against docking and urging restraint in tail amputation.
Mme Madeleine Lemaire presents watercolor studies on view at Williams & Everett's, including original illustrations for Paul Hervieu's novel Fiurt. The works display Parisian scenes, vivid coquettes, and masterful color. A second exhibit by Miss M Katherine Baker features decorative flowers and landscape studies, praised for taste, color, and disciplined studio practice.
A Boston afternoon recital by Mme Marguerite de Pachmann draws praise for artistry and technique. The program features Schubert, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Chopin, Saint Saens and original compositions, with some criticism of the Schubert piece and overall satisfaction with her musical intelligence and finish. The Apollo Club’s 121st concert also receives mixed notes on encores and the value of Liedertafel style, highlighting Maud Powell’s violin prowess and Mary Howe’s trained voice, while urging restraint in arias and praise for Mrs. Marsh and other club soloists. Arthur Weld.
The programme for the first D Albert Sar asate concert this evening is very interesting. It presents several novelties for both artists and will showcase their peculiar capacities in the best light. Seat sales are large and the two concerts are expected to be unusually important.
Archaeacon Farrar dominates discussion in The Forum with a pointed critique titled Literary Criticism while other articles praise Canadian English colonialism and republican promise. The issue also features Young People’s Magazine stories and profiles, including Miss Charlotte M. Yonge and Oscar Fay Adams, with adventurous African tales and series conclusions.
The seventy first anniversary was observed by six local lodges at Union Hall Cambridgeport with addresses from lodge officers and a program by Tufts College Glee and Banjo clubs aided by reader J. B. Weeks.
A collage of jokes and chatter notes social humor and a civil war era naval court update. Mentions Sir Provo Wallis centennial marching toward command anniversary and a New York Centennial Arch fund debate with marble offers. Also describes Admiral Harmony and Captain Erben at naval court with playful banter between them.
Newton April 30 Charles Ward Post held a camp fire in Associates Hall Newton Centre presided by Judge Bis.p A paper on Personal Reminiscences of the War was read by Colonel Hag kell The Players presented Sunel The Morning Call and Prison in City Hall West Newton to a large audience Plays to be revealed tomorrow An entertainment and supper for charity by Ladies Home Circle in Knights of Honor Hall West Newton Members of Charles Ward Post 12 G A R attended and J Wiley Edmunds Camp 100 attended A parish reception for Rev D H Taylor and Mrs Taylor at Central Congregational Newtonville with a collation and local evening
The Slem Board of Trade elected standing committees led by Finance with Damon Briggs and Pearson and Insurance with Hill Gallup Perkins. Reception, Railroads, New Enterprises, New Members, and Bylaws were appointed with lists of names. The Boston and Maine Railroad agreed to build a branch station at Castle Hill, and directors were later treated to lunch hosted by ex Mayor William M. Hill.
Norwalk April 30 a wealthy New York businessman Leverett Hoffman White married Grace Adams in Westport at the bride's parents summer home. Relatives and guests came from New York Brooklyn and Jersey City for the ceremony. Rev James E Coley officiated. The couple will reside in Brooklyn after a reception and banquet hosted for the South.
The Wal tham commissioners opened bids for the new Moody street engine house. N Hanson offered 17,168 dollars while F Dewey, Brown & Strout, Lord Bros., Bailey & Heargedon, Georgewson, Join Lawley, Joby P Stearns, Ordway & Co, and others submitted figures up to 22,384 dollars. The contract was awarded to Hansen, a Waltham contractor, and work will begin immediately.
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