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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1887
Page
5
FOST PUBLISHING CO publishers Milk near Washington Street lists rates for Daily and Weekly editions. Daily subscriptions: One year nine dollars, six months four dollars eighty-fifty, three months two twenty-five, one month seventy-five cents. Weekly Friday edition: One year one dollar fifty.
A Boston columnist reflects on reader letters about education for organ monkeys, top bus travel, and the Tremont street mall. He notes a sidewalk encroachment proposal for the Common, comments on syndicates and local baldness debates, and observes social habits of hotel porters versus hackmen, concluding with a wry note on intellect and health.
The piece surveys European fears of war amid a German military threat, notes Paris calm though wary of conflict, and recalls Michigan politics with expelled Representative Dakin amid improvised propaganda in the capitol. It also mocks The Beacon’s tax dispute over city finances and a dramatic call to court for city officials.
Lieutenant Henn of the Galatea hints the Thistle may have a centreboard, explaining the mystery of its design. Secretive construction and guarded launch added to the intrigue, with only syndicate members and the designer present. Mr. Brew has entered his yacht in the New Thames Yacht Club regatta on May 28 to reveal its characteristics.
Rumor of Postmaster Corse seeking to remove Roxbury station superintendent Mr. Williams prompted local chatter. officials clarified no vacancy exists and no changes have been made, aside from one assistant postmaster replacement.
The twenty three station superintendencies have proven highly beneficial to the service with little political maneuvering, and public confidence remains as the postmaster is guided by the aim to deliver Boston the best possible postal service.
Bradstreet's survey of 1500 manufacturers and shippers across 34 centers assesses the impact of the fourth section of the interstate commerce law on long and short haul rates. Reactions vary by region with Schuylkill valley and Detroit among those reporting difficulties, while New Orleans and Nashville note advantages due to no rebates. Overall, opinions split by locale and industry, but complaints to the section have eased as enforcement remains cautious and adjustments possible.
The crimes bill clears a second reading by 101 and enters committee stage. Nationalists plot to defeat or amend it, Liberals mostly let them carry the burden, while Liberal Unionists waver. Hartington’s influence drives many to back the government’s harsh Irish policy, though significant Unionist opposition remains.
The Liberal Unionists, about seventy strong, threaten to defeat the government on the crimes bill while torn between opposing Home Rule and backing coercion. Lord Harlington's authority, cross-party dealings, and possible defections color the session as Unionists hedge between loyalty and dissent. A cautious majority of one hundred looms, with critics noting tensions at the recent meeting and upcoming parliamentary maneuvers.
Commander Cravwicl n cites Scribner article asserting twin screw design will lead steamship progress while single screw is exhausted. Glasgow builders Messrs Thompson expected to prove the theory with the new Inman line vessel. In New Bedford, Samuel S Broadbent died when his gun fired while disembarking after a duck hunt, blowing off part of his head.
A review lauds Crawford's rapid, high quality output and Saracinesca set in Rome 1860 63. It highlights Cardnal Antonelli, romance and politics, religious questions, labor, and landlord duty, praising its veracity and moral power while noting it leads to a sequel and further engagement with Italian society and politics. New books section mentions the novel and price context.
A noted Icelandic writer Jon Thordssin Thoroddsen authored the tale Sigrid. The review finds the plot simple and realistic with a pretty heroine who endures trials and finds happiness. Translation by C. Chrest is awkward, leaving the charm of the original untapped. a more graceful English version would better honor the Icelandic poet.
A review of J B Harrison's volume from the Indian Rights Association based on six months of observations in Indian schools and reservations west of the Mississippi. It praises Bishop Hare's methods, critiques government policy, and argues for continued reservation education with competent agents leading toward eventual extinction of reservations.
From the New York Tribune the wedding of Cooper Hewitt, son of Mayor Hewitt, to Miss Lucy Work of East Twenty sixth Street drew a vast audience at Grace Church at 3 30 pm. The ceremony featured a large crowd, police presence, and a grand wedding party with ushers and bridesmaids led by George Work and others. The bride wore white moire and lace, with a long veil ending in a diamond star from the groom's sisters.
Patti drew an immense Boston Theatre crowd Saturday afternoon in La Traviata as Violetta. The performance earned enthusiastic calls and bouquets, with Homen Sweet Home finale prompting cheers. Del Puente Germont impressed with Pura siccome un angelo and Di Provenza il mar. Vicini as Alfredo offered pleasant but uneven singing.
A compilation of editorials arguing that voters are prioritizing office qualifications over party labels. It warns Republican leaders of potential losses to Mugwump sentiment and third parties. It also cites workingmen’s lessons from Irish and French responses to oppression, urging dignified forbearance.
Democratic critics note President Cleveland’s Guilford Miller decision pleases the plain people in his party and outweighs partisan objections to appointments. The Commercial Advertiser describes how the stroke of the pen offsets spoils-mongering enemies since he took office.
The New York Tribune reports Mr. Reagan warning that continued commission conduct would prompt Congress to enact stronger measures, including abolishing the commission and leaving railroads to the iron law and the courts. He likens himself to a country doctor who uses fits to diagnose and treat disease, suggesting opposition may resist in Senate or House.
The Michigan Legislature considers a bill to cut railroad passenger fares to two cents per mile. The Philadelphia Record notes that in densely populated states like Illinois Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Massachusetts and Connecticut a 2-cent rate would be adequately remunerative.
Providence Journal reports that interstate commerce law impacts circuses and bread, sparking public debate. Officials warn that protective duties on clowns and trick mules could strain patience of the American people as the issue tests national tolerance.
The New York World argues against harsh law enforcement that bars honest people from innocent amusements. It says the law should target vice, not beer music or Sunday recreation, urging reasonable conditions and stronger focus on the wrongdoing rather than broad bans.
The Albany Argus notes the executive mansion nears completion with the south parlor preserved as a Democratic relic. It recalls 1876 and 1854 nominations for Tilden and Cleveland, their speeches, and enduring Democratic strength as builders surround the room yet leave it intact.
Michael M. Cunniff former Democratic city committee chairman was thrown from a dogcart on Massachusetts Avenue Brighton and suffered a fracture of the left hip. Two ladies in the cart were lightly bruised and he was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital by Dr. H. E. Marion.
A collage of brief items covers czar and czarina valour, Bunyan phrases, girls using tennis nets to lure suitors, King Oscar's one act drama, long walkers in Maine, a new Piggs post office in Virginia, wealth in baseball versus governorship, a Tennessee teeth scam, blue Sundays in New York, and a plan to bind fifty English novelists works for Victoria. Also noted are Elvis like ads, a Jasper Florida mother of twenty six, Webster, Hartford demolitions, New York flower prices, hydrangeas, lilies, roses, violets, a Chicago humor, Colonel Sellers lineage, Albany street cleaning, Chicago Bible sale, and a wry wife husband exchange about an orchestra chair.
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