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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1887
Page
4
Boston Dost and Political Winds in Seabright and Beyond
The piece notes Josep Chamberlain’s cordial Glasgow welcome to Liberal MPs including Mr Gladstone’s followers. It discusses rising labor unrest in coal mining and building trades, seasonal impacts on strikes, and political shifts in New Jersey where a Prohibition paper backs Blaine, hinting at a fragile third party alignment and diverse allies or opponents for a Blaine nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josep Chamberlain
Glasgow
Mr. Gladstone
New Jersey
Mr. Blaine
The
Sentinel
Clinton B. Fisk
Seabright
Blaine
Henry Grovee
Chicago
Disastrous Victoria Jubilee Reign Cited In Irish Debate
In the British House of Commons Mr Grapstone cites Muirhall statistics arguing the Victorian era was the most disastrous since Elizabeth I. He notes 1,225,000 famine deaths, 3,568,000 evictions in Ireland, 4,185,000 emigrants, and 655,000,000 pounds in wealth sent abroad. The piece mentions Tim Campbell of New York and Campbill’s Washington dispatches as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Grap- Stone
Muir- Hall
Queen Victoria
Eliza
Peru
Gulaps Tonr
Ireland
America
Mullally
England
Paris mob boos Lohengrin after Paris show
In Paris a Lohengrin performance draws polite applause inside but a hostile mob outside taunts the composer and chants the Marseillaise. The piece highlights anti German sentiment in Paris and suggests war news is often manufactured for sensational effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Boston Public Works hearings resume amid partisan clash
The Boston Board of Public Works hearings resume as legislators revisit charges of corruption and party politics. Supporters of the Republican city machine push to overturn city administration methods, while critics warn against partisan schemes that threaten recent reforms and civil service protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Boston
State House
Jenkins
Common Council
Republican City Machine
Ward 12
Government vessels urged to clear coastal wrecks by explosion
A Washington dispatch reports the Navy has occasionally blown sunken wrecks to clear waterways. Captain Bartlett urged detailing one ship for this work. the practice is not regular and many derelicts remain dangerous to merchant ships. The pilot chart notes eleven new wrecks, and a $75,000 to $100,000 investment could save millions over time. The Navy seeks Congress authority to build such a vessel, a move likely slow despite strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Hydrographic Office
Washington
Navy Department
BartLerr
Bartlett
Congress
Department
BarrLerr
Times letter controversy clouding Parnell charge
A London Times letter about Charles Parnell is under scrutiny as a forged document. The piece argues evidence should be direct and urges restraint until proof or refutation by Parnell. It notes newspaper biases and supports possible Commons action to challenge Times editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell
London Times
Phanix Park
the Times
Joan Russeau
Glapsttown
Saturday Review
The
Times
House of Commons
Lewis
Dinton
Proposal for international patrols to remove floating wrecks
The piece argues that a vessel striking a floating wreck far at sea is rarely salvageable and disasters follow. Captain Bartlett suggests an international convention to assign ocean portions for each nation to patrol and tow in or destroy obstacles. It urges Congress to consider the plan in the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
Congress
Carrying Pistols and Crime Law Ideas Highlighted
The London Saturday Review urges a statute making possession of firearms during a violent crime an aggravated offense with flogging or longer imprisonment. It cites judges' informal severity, cites Boston garroting history, and argues for harsher penalties for cruelty to animals and women or children. It also critiques Herald opinions on Mr Harpy and fiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Saturday Review
Atlantic
Saturday Review
Boston
Massachusetts
Native named among top novels of the year and stage critique
The Herald pairs Mr Buiack's Sabina Zembra with Springhaven as top novels of the year. A critic says Mrs Boorn’s stage persona in everyday acts seems too hard and stilted, though many find her grace and composure a chief charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Buiack
Sabina “Zembra
Springhaven
The
Herald
Jim the Penman
Clergyman Questions TrackeRay's Influence on Mother-In-Law Demeanor
A city clergyman challenges the claim that harsh speech toward mothers-in-law stems mainly from TrackeRay. He notes that Dickensian satire targeted many groups and that attributing the ridicule to this author is absurd in his view.
Kalakaua Visit Echoes in Boston on Royal Honors
A BostonPost excerpt recalls Kalakaua the Hawaiian king, a double barber tale, and a staged royal entrance with a brass band. It notes city plans to host Queen Kapiolani, respect from the American Board of Missions, and a German vocalists group the Orpheus Society aiding charities including the blind kindergarten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Kapiolani
Honolulu
Anson Burlingam
David Kalakaua
Kalakaua
Kalakana
Greenland
Board of Foreign Missions
Joey Grimaldi
Republic of the
United States
Beards and the West: A Lesson in Hard Work and Attitude
A reflection on beard culture and class in Boston, recounting a household dispute over facial hair and its settlement. The piece juxtaposes Western independence with urban propriety, cites Mike Kelly on Chicago baseball resilience, and argues that leadership and effort unlock hidden reserves of strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Noteworthy Sign of the Times on Tariff Policy
A prominent shift against Republican tariff policy is seen in Senator Sherman's Nashville speech. Fiber and Fabric argues for radical changes, advocating free raw materials as the great boon for manufacturers and a path to stable trade, ending recurring business convulsions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
TIMES
Sherman
Nashville
N. Y
Mexico Bullfighting Endures At Night Exhibition
A New York paper notes a recent bullfighting exhibition in Mexico lit by electric light, witnessed by President Diaz and his cabinet. The piece mocks nationalist sentiment by comparing it to American political theater where presidents are baited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Diaz
Chicago News
Not on the decline in American pulpits
Debates a growing trend of wealthy urban congregations importing foreign clergy and adopting British dress and customs. Warns that foreign influence could become an excessive craze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Atlanta Constitution
Excise Law Criticized As Harsh on Public Sentiment
A New York Times immigrant-reported stance warns that the excise law strains rights and comfort, challenging authorities to enforce or risk neglect. It notes no avenue for relief via law modification and questions outcomes if enforcement persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Ind
A Pyramid on its Apex Quote on Government
A New York World editorial argues that voter interest rests on core principles and government measures and that success comes from leaders who advance these aims even if it requires reshuffling subordinates. It warns against building an administration on office holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Gould Easing From Wall Street in Family Transfer
The Philadelphia Times notes Jay Gould’s claim of not actively running stocks gains credibility as he transfers trusts to son George. George is named president of three Southwest railways, fueling belief he will take on more duties. Gould says he has been out of Wall Street for over a year and a half, though observers doubt the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kelly
Chicagos
Kelly
Napoleon
Bonaparte
Boston Nine
Kellys
Philadelphia Times
Jay Gould
George
Gould
Western Union
George Gould
Wall Street
Elihu B. Washburne
Chicago
Paris
William
Bismarck
Thiers
Gambetta
Lord Lyons
Benjamin Franklin
Europe
America
Guttenburg Platz
Strasburg
Globe
Washington
Lafayette
Franklin
Trumbull
Atlanta Constitution
Samuel Boykin
The
Constitution
Boykin
The Secret of Mr Black's Success
Chrom reviews Mr Black's work praising realism warmth and practical charm. He blends the real and ideal with a cheerful style and restrained pathos, avoiding harsh heroics while highlighting beauty and color in everyday settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Black
London Saturday Review
What does rack rent mean in Irish affairs
A reader questions the meaning of the term rack rent in relation to Irish affairs asking for a clear explanation. The same issue reports the discovery of the world's largest gas well at Fairmount Indiana flowing about 12 000 000 cubic feet per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Fairmount
Ind
Baltimore and the Nineteenth of April, 1861 review
The book by George William Brown details the Sixth Regiment march through Baltimore, depictions of public feeling, and the actions of Mayor Brown and Governor Hicks as Union supporters. It chronicles arrests, military decisions, and postwar honors, aiming to explain authorities’ efforts to keep peace amid secession tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
George William Brown
Brown
Hicks
Maryland
Lincoln
Washington
Major Brown
Jones
Andrew
Justin Dimick
Fort Warren
Dintick
Judge Brown
Sixth Massachusetts
Sixth Regiment of
Massachusetts
Supreme Bench of
Johns Hopkins University Studies
N. Murray
Johns Hopkins University
Boston
Clarke & Carruth
Dr McGlynn attacks Blaine church intrigue in 1864
The Times reprints Dr McGlynn’s statements blaming Archbishop Corrigan and clerical networks for opposing Cleveland and aiding Blaine. It contrasts past denials with his claims of a long campaign by Catholic leaders, Tammany, and allied media to influence the 1888 race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Times
Blaine
McGlynn
Cleveland
Boston
Dr. McGlynnn
Boston Journal
Mr. Cleveland
Corrigan
Father Preston
Tammany Hall
Barnes
New York Tribune
Springfield Republican
Corriran
United States
Robinson
Errors in Style in the Boston Herald Editorial
A reader notes repetitive present perfect usage in the Boston Herald editorials. The April 29 piece on Mark Twain and the Lamar Calhoun statue review questions whether the Herald itself suffers an error in style and grammar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Herald
Mark Twain
The
Herald
Lamar
Calhoun
Labor Leaders Agree Nine Hour Day Plan for Firms
A majority of the city s largest furniture manufacturers signaled willingness to grant employees nine hours daily with eight on Saturdays. A committee report is due at a public meeting in New Era Hall next Monday evening. Horse shoers at Consolidated railroad meet at 176 Tremont street this evening to discuss discharges tied to Mr Russell s contract ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era Hall
Consolidated Railroad
Tremont Street
Russell
City of
New York
Jacksonville
Fla
Odds and ends from history and events mixed in a column
A collage of notes on Mrs Potter fading from view, a rant by an anarchist, and a review of watches. Bits on New York rapid transit use, Washburne treasures, Strasbourg statues, a mislaid library mystery, and remarks on feather symbolism. Includes anecdotes about Chinese actor Ah Ling and ex Senator Dorsey in New York.
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Tim Campbell
Mgr
Camp Bill
Campbell
A Board OF Public Works
the “Times
Thomas Harpy
Advertiser
the Woodlanders
Fitzrimns
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Kamehamehas
Orpheus Musical Society
Orpheus
Chickering Regiment
Pable Garden
Perkins Institution For the Blind
Carl Pilueper
West
Commercial Advertiser
NEW Books
DR. M'Glynn
Labor Matters
James Brown Potter
Ah Wang Ling
Jim Lung
Rankin
Lever
Stephen W. Dorsey
Star Route Statesman
New Mexico
N. Y. Sun
Nationals
Washington Post
Seaconner Mills
Fall River
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