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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1888
Page
4
The Boston common council insists on paying laborers on a permanent basis, blocking the annual appropriation bill. Aldermen resist but face pressure to fund current expenses, arguing the supposed need is fictitious and that a deadlock harms government operations.
A historical column notes Senator Ingalls delivering a forceful, abusive speech in the Senate chamber. The piece questions his sincerity and predicts weak political behavior, linking his rhetoric to his presidential aspirations and to attacks on Hancock and McClellan.
The Senate post office committee bill would fund erecting federal buildings in towns with over 3000 post office receipts, a plan critics call by many a distractive surplus-busting measure. Opponents say spending 40 million dollars on unnecessary post office structures preserves taxes but fails real needs and echoes river and harbor style pork.
The Senate discussed a bill amending statutes on personal property taxation. It exempts certain mortgages and real estate related securities while taxing others, raising questions about consistency. Critics call the measure a flawed compromise that betrays its own principle and resembles last year’s controversial Sunday law.
The Journal says it never boasted that 78 percent of the men in the Massachusetts fisheries were Americans. If the Post was misled by the quoted order, the error is acknowledged but the point is not central to the case.
The article disputes the Journal's shifting ratios on fishing figures, arguing the Post's data expose the opponents of the treaty as hollow. It notes Gloucester owners claim Post errors but fail to provide crew lists, urging the Journal to share those lists rather than dwell on 1885 census data.
The piece notes the appointment of Mr Fuller as chief justice is fitting yet mocked by critics who claim the President’s motive was cowardice in not naming Mr Pulps. It argues the Boston Journal’s charge rests on unknown motives and cannot be refuted by ordinary reasoning.
Representatives of transatlantic steamship lines warn immigration demands exceed prior years and urge Congress to tighten rules. They argue southern and eastern European migrants, often returning home after brief work, threaten low-wage American labor and could create a large proletariat class.
Mr A W Bravo faced the balance of trade topic at the Wells Memorial Institute delivering figures from 1846 to 1860. He cited a $466 million import excess over exports and $409 million in gold and silver exports, blaming free trade for the panic of 1857 and loss of national savings.
The article argues against Mr. Biards conclusions on trade balances, noting that sustained imports over exports can enrich a nation. It compares the UK’s trade surplus, US gold production after 1850, and argues gold exports supported by growth, while warning against hoarding. It also critiques public funding for sectarian charities, urging broader legislative consideration.
A committee recommendation to appropriate 10000 for the House of the Good Shepherd at Brookline faces criticism as a doubtful use of public funds. The text argues private charity should fund the Sisters of Charity work, noting the institution aims to reduce pauperism and crime but questions special public economy justification.
A Berlin art club replies to Mr Charles WynpHAM's condolence on Kaiser William's death with a stilted telegraphic English style. The message praises Garrick and WynpHAM, claims deep German pride, and ends with a boisterous huzzah across the ocean. The piece notes the writer used English dictionary entries unwisely, producing malapropian sentences.
The Cephalonia reached Queenstown on Monday amid a furious gale, with great difficulty transferring mails and passengers to the tender. Despite the rough voyage, passengers endured the ordeal, while Mr James Russert Lowett faced a rough reception in the Old World.
The May Century opens with Kennan's Siberian travel narrative and notes a shift in view after government backing. It highlights Roosevelt's cattle-country tale, the Chattanooga raid, and Arnold's Milton address. It then analyzes Civil War casualty rates across regiments, with high losses in First Minnesota and Seventh Massachusetts and mentions general mortality patterns.
The piece discusses Gettysburg and Antietam losses, noting regiments with higher battle deaths also fared worse to disease, and that officer casualties skew younger in disease. It contrasts colored troops and offers reflections on luck and danger in combat, then presents Aldrich verse about a dramatic ascent and a stabbing twist.
The brief notices celebrate a 101 year old Mrs. Meritable Dayton of South Glastonbury Conn, Minnie Hauk receiving the Cross of Merit from the Duke of Saxe Meiningen, a memorial tablet unveiling for Rev. George C Haddock noting a century ago 100 saloons in Sioux City now none remain, and other items including Bogie O Reilly canoeing the Dismal Swamp. Also notes President Barnard of Columbia College in poor health at 79 and the appointment of Chief Justice Fuller with high esteem for his eloquence and breadth of learning.
The writer argues that the Harvard junior crew’s loss to professional oarsmen reflects age and experience gaps rather than a universal standard in eight oar rowing. He cites Yale and Oxford-Cambridge examples, notes English eight oar tradition, and questions professional authority while praising hostler stereotypes and cautioning against overcrediting professionals. He also comments on Boston tailors and a new campaign to curb long credits, ending with a note on oversized cigars branded Sullivan Flores and their social signaling.
The article lauds a high character reform leader in the West who has resisted political gain and helped lift Chicago party structure from decline. It notes President Cleveland’s offer of a civil service commission post later given to Oberly, signaling presidential trust in his reform support.
The Chicago Herald lauds Mr Fuller as possessing uncompromising integrity devotion to clients industry family loyalty and readiness to aid friends. A seasoned constitutional lawyer with deep knowledge of American history he is viewed as fit by age temper and health for high judicial service and expected Senate confirmation.
The New York Times notes Mr Fuller is a top Chicago lawyer for 25 years with solid legal knowledge and integrity. At 55, in vigorous health, he offers extensive study, practice, and experience for a long judicial career as the President deems him fit.
The New York Herald notes the appointment of Mr Fuller to a high judicial post, arguing it bypasses traditional channels and raises questions about merit, republican ideals, and executive discretion. It praises Cleveland's judgment in his overall approach to appointments.
The subject is praised for legal success and community trust in Chicago, while his political experience and party leadership record are seen as unimpressive. At a young age he has potential for fifteen years of service, but the country may initially feel disappointed by his unexpected elevation and historic size. His abilities will be tested, and rivals may soon acknowledge them if he proves learned.
The Chicago Times profiles Mr. Fuller a respected lawyer and orator, noting his strong character and domestic life. A family man with nine children, he favors Lake Avenue at home, rarely attending banquets unless invited to preside or speak. His youngest son was born during the Hancock campaign, bringing paternal and maternal joy. Each daughter has her own parlor and piano, emphasizing culture and comfort for all.
A Listener recalls meeting the future chief justice, noting his modest stature, gray hair and keen eyes, describing him as a man of the people with strong public interest and few offices. The piece also reports Col Henry A Abbey buying Palmer's Island for a summer resort in New meyers Harbor.
A collection of quirky vignettes and short notes mentioning a soap factory fire, May day, the Queen of May, boycotts by the Pope, a barbers convention in New York, Clifton suspension bridge crises, pie crust promises, a Michigan baggage master, a suggestion of John L Sullivan for Congress, Cambridgeport lawn mower joke, long-lived health tips, a Wool gathering reply, the Alarm scandal, a Kentucky Bachelors Club rule, Moroccan divorce rates, Cambridge alarm codes, New York burglary case, and a Boston church banns objection over debt.
Professor Bumstead seeks 5000 dollars by month end to cover Atlanta University current expenses after Georgia ends state support. Letters from John G Whittier commends the college’s stand for equal rights and urges Northern donor support to fund education for Black students.
An Athenean writes to the Post debunking President Warren’s claim of a tuition exemption. He argues the University of Athens has never charged tuition and rejects the idea of a special agreement with Boston University that would grant such privileges. He urges that education remains free for capable international students.
Springfield May 1 By the will of Deacon George W Hubbard of Hatfield who died Saturday Smith College is residuary legatee and will receive about 150 000 when the widow dies Two other Northampton institutions are remembered the Dickinson Hospital with 5000 and the South Street Home with 2000
Edwin Arnold writes to Matthew Arnold offering a somber farewell. He honors Arnold as a poet and battles with words that blend farewell with praise. The letter pleads for remembrance as both friend and rival, urging the poet toward memory beyond the mortal sphere.
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