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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1889
Page
4
Goschen Considered for Commons Leadership Move
London report claims Mr. Goschen as chancellor of the exchequer is to succeed Mr. Salisbury’s chosen leader in the Commons when he is promoted to the Lords. The plan aims to avoid party jealousies by bypassing BAL Four. Critics doubt Tory rank and file will welcome a Unionist elevated over strict Conservatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York Evening Post
Goschen
Exchequer
W. H. Sirsa
House of Commons
Halifax
House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
Balfour
Mr. Goschen
Britain favors Germany in Samoan talks, Times Berlin correspondent says
The Berlin Times correspondent of the London Times reports Britain’s stance in the Samoan Conference tilts toward Germany over the United States. The piece notes the blue books published by Britain to deny a prior report and discusses Sir Edward Malet’s role as a commissioner. It also questions Lord Satisbury’s current preference for Germany’s friendship over the U S, urging reliance on official blue books over rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London Times
Great Britain
Germany
America
Sir Edward Malet
Bismarck
Lord Satisbury
United States
the Times
Bill to regulate money in elections praised as reform
The bill printed in legislative reports tightens post election accounting for political organizations and candidates for Congress or state offices. It extends scrutiny to caucuses and polls, requires a treasurer to oversee receipts from individual workers, and aims to curb secretive campaign financing as a step toward major reform, awaiting enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House backs metropolitan sewerage bill for Boston area
The House favors creating a metropolitan sewerage commission to solve the Mystic and Charles River valleys sewage disposal problem. A $5,000,000 loan is authorized with assessments by a Supreme Court appointed commission. Success hinges on the commission's selection and the Governor's prudent action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Sewerage Commission
Mystic
Charles River
State Board of Health
Supreme Court
Boston
Contention for New York Public Works Commissioner Post
The contest for the New York Public Works Commissioner position has intensified, with candidates debating policy and administration amid local government pressures and labor concerns. The outcome could shape city infrastructure spending and project oversight.
Public Office Feud Sparks Legal Battle in New York
Conflicted control of city offices pits D Lober Smith against Thomas F Gilroy as Mayor Hewitt and Mayor Grant back rivals. A demand for books and papers was refused, legal action looms, and both sides met calmly despite threats of force. Smith and Gilroy exchanged cordial greetings amid the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Louber Smith
Hewitt
Thomas F. Gilroy
Grant
Smith
New York
GillrRoy
Smita
Gilroy
Warning voice from pulpit on national priorities at Centennial
The article notes Bishop Porter’s Centen nial sermon at St Paul’s Church in New York, praising its temperate warning on national dangers while acknowledging critics. It contrasts his cautions with Depew’s praise and argues the need to face unpleasant truths about self serving politics and spoils systems, citing Washington’s ideals and a presidential letter on office appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Petrier
St. Paul’s Church
Porrir
Depew
Porter
Bishop Potter
The
New York Tribune
Washington
Harrison
Potter
United States
Hearn
New York Times
The Mayor's Nominations Face Aldermen Test
The editor notes surprise at the Mayor's Monday nominations free of petty party influence. Dr Harrington is named inspector of milk and vinegar, Johnson for sinking fund commission, and Jenks for public institutions, while the park commission remains crucial. The piece warns of ongoing alderman opposition, urges prudent renomination, and recalls historic legal opinions on repeat nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Jenks
Hart
Park Commission
Jones-Meehan
Livermore
Park Department
Park Commissioners
Journal
Colonel Liver‘more
Richardson
Corporation Counsel
Netheton
Netrieton
Colnel Nettleton
Martin
Board of Aldermen
Washington’s Duty Versus Political Entanglements
A historical speaker muses on a president’s duty to appoint without engagements or partial influences. He contrasts this ideal with modern practice, citing Washington’s example as a vital lesson for the present moment. He argues for selecting the most deserving and best qualified to fill departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nominations Prompt a Push to Improve Public Impression
The article notes a move to enhance the favorable impression of nominations received on Monday, detailing the effort as a measured response to public sentiment and political maneuvering.
Washington and the Theatre in Washington's Time
The Dramatic Mirror recounts Washington's playship and early American stage life. It notes his patronage amid Puritan opposition, the President's March provoking cheers, and the lively scene in New York Philadelphia and Boston with actors such as Powry and Wignell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dramatic Mirror
Custis
Albertt
WaAs Hincron
Berg
New York
Columbia
Fyles
Republic
Powry
Sarpson
Wignell
Hallaam
Brera
Centennial reflections on Grovor Washington and a police clubbing scene
The Hartford Courant imagines Grovor Washington witnessing Centennial events with certainty and notes the spectacle of New York police clashing with disorderly guests at a grand ball, presenting a stark contrast between reverence and tension in a celebratory context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hartford Courant
New York Police
Not a Good Excuse for Harrison at the Inaugural
An editorial from the New York Evening Post criticizes President Harrison for a perfunctory speech at the inauguration. It contrasts his remarks with the standards of Washington and Madison, arguing that such power abuses justify impeachment and removal, and notes the president’s plea of weariness as insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Harrison
George Washington
James Madison
Fathers of
the Republic
Noble Elm Loss Avoided By Expert Arborists
Charles E. French of Boston writes that Taverner is correct and urges placing trees under professional arboriculture rather than by wood choppers. He recalls opposing a city forester bill before a legislative committee, which granted broad powers to manage trees, and questions what became of the elm wood and whether the city received compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taverner
Richt
Boston
Charles E. French
Notable Guests and Arrivals Across Europe and America
A roundup of prominent figures and events: Mr Chamberlain and wife hosted by the Queen at Windsor. George Kennan to launch a Boston course after lecturing in Chicago. New York secretary Frederick Cook ill with pleuro pneumonia at Gilsey House. U.S. commissioner to the Paris exposition Clarence Ward sails for Europe. London consular gift to retiring consul-general Waller and praise for his successor New. Civil service reformers plan a monument to Postmaster Pearson, with address for contributions. Dr D Hayes Agnew fainted at a Philadelphia medical ceremony after resigning from Penn. The historic harp of Thomas Moore to be exhibited in Columbia, Tennessee for Scotch-Irish congress. James Russell Lowell praised at a New York banquet for his literary leadership. A young King Alfonso XIII of Spain, his sisters Donna Maria de los Mercedes and Donna Maria Theresa, and Queen Christina are described in royal portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Chamberlain
Windsor Castle
George Kennan
Chicago
Boston
New York
Frederick Cook
Gilsey House
New York City
Clarence Stuart Ward
United States
Europe
London
Waller
New
Pearson
William Potts
New York Civil Service Reform Association
Liberty Street
D. Hayes Agnew
Philadelphia Academy of Music
Medical Department
University of Pennsylvania
Agnew
Thomas Moore
George W. Childs
Philadelphia Ledger
Columbia
Tenn
Scotch-Irish Congress
Childs
Taylor
Tennessee
James Russell Lowell
New York Sun
Harvard
Lowell
Mr. Lowell
Spain
Alfonso XIII
Donna Maria de Los Mercedes
The
Asturias
Donna Maria Theresa
Queen Christina
Katherine and Petruchio and The Mousetrap at Union Hall
Amateurs performed Katherine and Petruchio and The Mousetrap at Union Hall to aid the Newsboys Reading Room. Casts included Apthorp, Hunter, Bunker, Somers, Curwen, and Inches. Critics praised some cast members while noting voice and diction flaws and urged better elocution for future private theatrical efforts. Performances repeat tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hall
Katherine and Petruchio
Mr. Howells
Newsboys’ Reading Room Association
Langtry Performs in As in a Looking Glass at Local Theatre
Dramatic notes report Mrs Langtry appeared last night in As in a Looking Glass, a production criticized as disagreeable yet not immoral. Lena Despard portrayal shows improvement and may be among her best work. The run continues weekly except Saturday when The Lady of Lyons is staged. D M Babcock to play Captain Corcoran in Pinafore revival at Boston Theatre on the 13th. Faust performances wrap up Saturday afternoon and evening. A typesetting error misread reading as reading of OEdipus Tyrannus in Cambridge. should read rendering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Babcock
Captain Corcoran
Boston
Faust
Cambridge
Dakota
Bismarck
Fifth Avenue
Cayugy County
N. Y
Boston Glass Company Sells Stock to Boston Firm
The Boston & Sandwich Glass Company has sold its entire stock of glassware at Sandwich and the warehouse in Boston to Jones McDuffee & Stratton of Boston. The sale includes all moulds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company
Boston
Jones, McDuffee & Stratton
Paintings from Duke de Durval collection in Boston
In Boston a collector named Templeman Coolidge has acquired Duc de Durval’s old master paintings, including Velasquez's portrait of the Duc de Olivarez on horseback and a Snyders Boar Hunt. Four smaller works by Salvator Rosa, Juan Galvez, and the Mantuan school are noted, with authentication from Spanish authorities. The piece critiques sidewalk advertising, calls for clearer enforcement of an old ordinance, and discusses the cupola and facade of the Fiske building versus the Old State House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duc de Durval
New York
Templeman Coolidge
Velasquez
Duc de Olivarez
Madrid
Snyders
Salvator Rosa
Juan Galvez
Spain
Don Pedro Duque de Dureal
de Borbon
Rosa Dartle
Boston
Fiske
State Street
Old State House
Sam
Bunker Hill Monument
Florentine
Fine Arts At Doll Richards Show Portrays Noted Portraits
The new artist Robert Gordon Hardie features a strong life-like portrait of Mr Ober from Winter Place’s famed French restaurant at Doll Richards gallery. C H Davis Arthur Hoeber Rehn and others contribute landscapes, still lifes, and marine works. Boston Art Students Association exhibits at Dartmouth Street studio with life drawings and oil studies drawing notable praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gordon Hardie
Doll & Richards’s
Ober
Winterplace
Hardie
C. H. Davis
Davis
Arthur Hoeber
Rehn
Churchill
J. F. Murphy
Boston Art Students’ Association
Art Museum
Dartmouth Street
Gossip and Quotable Snippets From Across the Nation
A collage of humorous notices and social jests from newspapers. Jests on New England rum, educated women, a Boston ice price on May Day, a Lawrence death by own action, a blind man reading, and miscellaneous quips about propriety, prohibition, and social vanity. Notable lines reference Ward McAllister, Benj Harrison initials, a Malden prohibition town, and Chauncey Depew with a joke about a crowded Wall Street event.
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New York
New England
New Orleans Picayune
Ward McAllister
Baltimore American
Boston
Lawrence
Lawrence American
Blobson
Dumpsey
Burlington Free Press
Kansas
Oklahoma
Washington
New York Daily Advertiser
Detroit Free Press
N. Yerald
Current Comment Trust Maternity as Foster of Trusts
A New York World editorial argues that a high tariff fosters trusts and monopolies, labeling tariffs as the origin of concentrated economic power and urging policy actions to curb bans on competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. World
Pageant raises spoils system doubts on Harrison
An Intruding Thought notes Benjamin Harrison questioned if the modern spoils system meets Washington's standard. The Philadelphia Times reports many plain people found this the saddest moment of yesterday's pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harrison
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston prohibitionists question impact of high license law
A Hartford Courant letter questions whether statutory prohibition in Boston would have closed half as many drinking places as the week’s closures under the high license law. The writer notes the difference between constitutional and statutory approaches and suggests the current measure has already shut many venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hartford Courant
A Roseate Look Ahead to a Free Port Manhattan
A New York Herald article envisions a 1989 future where Manhattan becomes a free port. It imagines vast warehouse districts along the Hudson East River and Staten Island, turning Manhattan into the world’s exchange center and global warehouse hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan
Hudson
East River
Staten Island
Cto
Rome
N. Y
New Massachusetts license law shuttered 1500 Boston saloons
The new license law, more effective than prohibition, went into effect yesterday. It eliminates about 1500 saloons in Boston, mostly lower-class establishments. It does not ban drinking but requires drinking only in reputable places, avoiding rebellion or ridicule of the statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Boston
Rhode Island
N. Y
Nations Do Not Live By Business Alone Protest
Bishop Potter condemns mixing church protest with spoils in office and warns that the United States thrives on moral rather than merely commercial aims. He cites Washington and Nathan as contrasts to the era of business obsessed politics, urging public service virtues over private gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Washington
Nathan
David
United States
N. Y
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Boston Post
Washington Street
Commissioner of Public Works
Washington and the Theatre
the Theatres
Katherine
Petruchio
Baptista
Holker Abbott Petruchio
William F. Aptho Hortensio
Talbot B. Aldrich Biondello
Edward H. Eldredge
Augusta Hunter
Curwen
Charles E. Inches
Bemis
Arthur Foote
Miller
M. V. Insigi
Francesca Lunt
Campbell
Denis Bunker
Bunker
the Fine Arts
Benj. Harrison
Wilhelmy
Benj
Benny
Malden
Chauncey M. Depew
Hayes
Wall Street
Heaven
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