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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1888
Page
4
In Boston the cold wave recedes and hints of summer dust replace winter grit. Gas bills rise sharply for the Bay State company, prompting talk of candles and kerosene as a protest or escape. Horse market chatter fills Commonwealth Avenue as drivers critique matched pairs, coachmen attire, and docked tails amid urban follies and a wary eye toward summer’s approach.
To the Editor, a Harvard letter argues for healthy home contests over intercollegiate events, condemns excesses and costs, and predicts students may soon deem intercollegiate contests a bore as the overseers’ reforms fail to root out the moral issues.
A brief notice from Boston Post Publishing Co lists pricing and publishing details with a one dollar amount noted, indicating a small rate or charge. The terse entry names the Boston Post Publishing Co as the publisher and references a single dollar figure.
Notices indicate page locations for the Financial and Commercial departments on pages six and seven and Ship News on page three as guidance for readers.
Boston Dost reports that the House dismissed the proposed public works board as partisan and likely to reappear with changes. The piece notes the row’s political gain and warns the plan may return with new form, but for now the project is defeated this year. It also discusses rumors of Russia eyeing Bulgaria and Constantinople, stressing uncertainty and potential consequences.
The Providence Journal receives rare public praise from Rhode Island Republicans for its independence. The party adopted resolutions asserting the paper has ceased to represent the state party and excoriated its coverage of corruption and the May deal while defending its exposures and stance.
A Chicago rumor claims political pressure to win pardons for three condemned anarchists spared by Governor Oglesby. Each vows a statement against bomb throwing and family hardship as reasons for clemency. Nicke allegedly contemplates suicide to spur a pardon as candidates seek 20 000 anarchist votes. The likelihood of success is doubtful.
The Boston Journal avoids clear statements as it shifts from point to point, attempting to obscure uncontradicted facts while presenting a fragmented account of the event.
The Post claims opposition to the fisheries treaty is sincere while the Journal shifts its basis from Gloucester and census data to New England fishing figures. The author urges the Journal to reveal crew lists its Gloucester allies allegedly hide and to test its own figures against the Post.
A Washington facsimile piece reviews speeches in 1860 61 on tariff policy. It cites Representative Rice Sherman Morring and Senator Wilson, noting how earlier calls for free wool and revenue tariff shifted amid debate before Lincoln's inauguration. It highlights protectionist tensions, manufacturer anxieties, and revenue needs.
A Berlin report in the Herald suggests grave fears of a social uprising against the Crown Prince Wilhelm. Police and detectives guard him as pamphlets deride the prince, but many Berlin Socialists are not riot-prone. danger lies with few fanatical elements.
The excerpt recalls Senator Wilson’s 1855 remarks on tariffs and wool prices, noting his 1857 tariff vote for revenue rather than protection. It also references Mr Morrill’s tariff defense and Pennsylvanian Stevens on compensation for domestic manufacturers through added duties to offset foreign imports.
After ten weeks, engineers, firemen, and switchmen resume employment under orders not followed. the strike ends as trains run normally again. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers faced decline, with leaders claiming victory but workers left idle. The union should return to its conservative, cooperative approach to regain usefulness.
A noted Worcester resident renews his annual Post subscription and lauds the paper for clean columns elevated political discussion editorials and criticisms. He says the low price justifies immense circulation potential.
The Columbus Avenue Universalist Church marked Rev. A. A. Miner’s fortieth year as pastor with a vestry reception featuring Baldwin's Orchestra and a choir led by Miss Alice May Estey. Gifts included an illustrated Bible and an oil portrait pledge for the vestry, with congratulations from ministers and dozens of attendees including Tufts officials and clergy from nearby towns.
The British Chari table Society met publicly at Youngs last evening while Rev Dr Gregg was elected chaplain to replace Rev Dr Courtney. The Iron Hall held its quarterly meeting at the Revere House and Somerville's school committee dined there with Mayor Burns presiding. The Royal Arcanuma Club hosted a Crawford House dinner. Hotel registers show guests from Tremont, Revere, American, Quincy, Crawford, Parker and other places including Tremont A W Fedcastie Rome Ga and J Danieles Washington DC among others.
The Boston Advertiser notes well-informed Republicans supporting Blaine expect him to decline the nomination soon in unequivocal terms. A notary affidavit might suffice to formalize the stance, the Providence Journal reports.
The Springfield Republican lauds Senator John James Ingalls as a born fighter who answered the first call to arms with risk and loyalty. It traces his war service and postwar conduct from 1860 to 1868, noting his discipline and restraint while resisting secession and guiding his state through tumult.
R H Dana discusses Harvard College regulations on athlete absences and residence requirements. He notes faculty oversight through the athletic committee, weekly absence records, and that non-athletic absences from Friday recitations to Monday may occur without inquiry if not habitual or irregular.
A son of Justice Harlan links to Melville W. Fuller's Chicago law office as chief justice. Cleveland and Ingalls are related through family ties. A Cairo to Europe voyage by Robert Garrett’s party is outlined with plans to travel Nile, Athens, Constantinople, and the Danube, returning by September. Dr. Yow of the Chinese legation to Washington is set to wed an American social leader. Sia-Seh-Ong, a Chinese Methodist elder, appears at the conference in oriental dress, recently converted through personal reasoning and leading local mission growth.
A collage of quirky observations and quips on weather politics fishing and daily life. Notes on fashion hats civic talk and oddities from Springfield Union Life and Norwich Bulletin with jokes about ink watches and Methodism.
In 1857 the woollen industry began to revive after the collapse of 1857 era policy. He cites mill losses, a $2,000,000 Bay State Mill sold for $500,000, and other mills sold for far less than cost, arguing against returning to the prior tariff. He notes that lower duties boosted imports and revived manufacture, yet increased native wool prices, hurting poorer consumers.
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