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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1889
Page
4
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The Financial Department appears on page six while the Commercial section runs on pages six and seven and the Ship News is listed for page three.
The piece argues against equating minor France unrest with a failure of self-government. It notes that blaming the whole nation for a crank’s cartridge shot at President Carnot is unjust and that sensationalism overlooks historical context since 1789.
A Pennsylvania paper reports Bloomsburg iron works closing after forty years of operation. Meanwhile a trade paper laments that booming iron and steel in England and Belgium does not reach the United States, as protectionist policy limits orders. Idle mills and workers follow as production shifts abroad.
Wade's Fiber and Fabric questions the promise of good times under protection. It criticizes quack politicians and cites the wool tariff as terrible, arguing free wool would advance honest protection. The piece aligns with Harrison era trade tensions and protection debates.
The mayor may renominate a candidate refused by aldermen raising questions about political bias. Livermore's case sparks approval while city architect picks draw criticism for partisanship. Hart’s distrust of Batemann cited. Prescott and Vincent Laforme labeled odd choices on a partisan board. Laforme praised as citizen yet deemed absurd for commissioner role.
Ex Senator Eustis cites presidential intent to urge Congress to enact a federal election law placing Congress election machinery under federal control. The idea, though not strong last winter, could gain favor in a new Republican led Congress, prompting concern over potential dangerous legislation.
Hon. Henry Casot Lope signaled support for U S troops at each polling site in his district. The remark, erased from the printed speech, still illustrates the party's willingness to pursue a plan reportedly favored by the President in mind.
The Supreme Court declines to answer the Legislature's questions about the public school statute, saying the matter is not an important legal question or solemn occasion. The decision leaves the law intact, awaiting possible amendments by the Legislature with guidance from the attorney general.
The American delegates publish a thirteen division plan for the International Marine Conference covering signals seaworthiness vessel drafting naming of vessels life saving officer qualifications lanes signals and buoy systems plus a permanent international marine commission. The scheme aims to streamline work avoid delays and ensure continual updates as regulations evolve. Boston is credited with first proposing the idea via Dr Jerrninus twelve years ago and European powers are urged to respond to the circular to join the effort.
A Suffolk county legal reform article laments four weeks of jury trials with no verdicts and many misjudged outcomes. It argues jury unreliability in civil cases and suggests increasing judge power to influence verdicts, noting the strain on jurors and costs.
A Boston physician criticizes the late morning street cleaning schedule as harmful and unnecessary. The essay notes dust from a 9:30 a.m. sweep on Charles Street near Beacon and questions municipal habits, then shifts to observations of Arlington Street and a mocked fountain in a private residence.
The Madison Square Theatre production of Captain Swift receives high praise from Boston critics. A. M. Palmer’s company is commended for its polished, human rendering of Wilding and supporting roles. Mrs. Booth Barrymore, Mr. Barrymore, Mr. Holland, Miss Russell, and others are noted for strong performances amid beautiful settings and careful staging.
The discussion highlights practical, workmanlike tones in the proposed programme. Delegates are described as capable and focused on concrete results rather than grand rhetoric.
The Union Iron Works in San Francisco will build three major ships for the new navy. The Charleston and San Francisco are near trials with differing designs, while a new coast-defence vessel will have heaviest armor and converging guns. The vessel will serve as floating defense for San Francisco, with slow construction.
Naval orders assign Paymaster Read to the receiving ship Vermont and detach York Noll to the Despatch. Stancliff moves from provisions and clothing bureau to Marion. McMahon is sent home from Marion. Ward White leaves Vermont for Chicago. Army orders name First Lieutenant Guy Howard as aide to Major General A O Howard at Governor's Island New York.
Miss Lydia Thompson heads the burlesque company in Sinbad the Sailor at the Boston Theatre on September 12 1870. The show features Marnie Williams Rose Newham and others with standout dancing and singing though Penelope receives the main spotlight. The engagement continues for a week with Penelope the repeatedly staged centerpiece.
The Museum staged Our Boys last night presenting two fathers and their educated sons amid lovers from different stations. The play aims for humor and English heartiness, and the Boston cast delivers a surprisingly polished, strong rendering despite a stiff start.
Professor Cohn of Harvard spoke at Lever Hall on the French Revolution centennial. He contrasted France’s long revolutions with steady progress toward liberty, noting repeated acceptance of 1789 principles by French governments and the ongoing rise of education and republic ideals across society.
A collage of jokes, anecdotes, and light commentary from New York papers. Items mock weathered editors, boxing reporters, and social foibles, including American bravado, shopgossip, and the backs of postage stamps proposed for advertising. No single narrative.
The Appalachian Mountain Club gathered for its 102nd corporate meeting in Room 15 at the Institute of Technology with strong attendance. Amendments to the bylaws were adopted and Mrs. G W Thacher presented Alpine Flowers of Colorado. Professor Charles E Fay offered Through San Luis Park to Sierra Blanca with stereopticon views of Sangre de Christo mountains and village scenes.
Lincoln Curtis chief salesman for Congdon and Aylesworth wholesale boot and shoe dealers was arrested in Providenck on charges of embezzling $12,000. He allegedly shipped goods to New York and other cities without recording them, and diverted the funds as chief clerk. Case continued to the 14th.
A cathoat about eighteen feet long with the letter D on the sail was found bottom up in the Sound near City Island. A man's coat was in the boat. Earlier a party of seven or eight in the same boat was seen cruising the Sound and is feared drowned.
The cornerstone of the new Cambridge City Hall will be laid on the afternoon of the 15th. The Grand Lodge of Masons will perform the ceremonies with addresses by ex-Mayor Russell General E W Hincks the Hon T W Higginson and Mayor Gilmore.
About seventy five people attended the forty fourth anniversary dinner at the vestry of the Boston Baptist Bethel. Addresses were given by Chaplain W S Swafield Nehemiah Boynton Irving O Whiting the Rev Mr Ayer the Rev Dr Shandler and Mr Root of Harvard College. The treasurer reported expenses over 5000 with about 45 cash on hand. Church contributions rose across many churches. chaplain noted attendance reached 60650, up nearly 16000.
President Seelye resumes his Amherst College duties in improved health after a southern trip. A Sheridan monument bas-relief by Samuel Kitson was cast and will be shown in New York this week. the monument will be unveiled on Decoration Day. A Washington bookseller notes Senator Hoar’s tendency to adjournment via a prearranged book packing request. Colonel McClure reports Murat Halstead recovering in Cincinnati and planning to travel to Washington New York and Europe before returning in August.
John W. Smith of Lowell died yesterday. Born in Ipswich in 1816, he moved to Lowell as a young man and worked 54 years for the Merrimac corporation, largely as overseer of spinning. A textile writer and author on yarn wet strength, he belonged to the First Congregational Church Pawtucket Lodge Masons and Lowell Lodge of Odd Fellows. He leaves a widow, a son, and a daughter.
The Hon. Alexander Dennett died yesterday at his Kittery residence aged 77. A long time public servant from York, he served in the Maine Legislature in 1850 1851 on the Democratic ticket and later joined the Republicans to be elected State Senator in 1855. He held many town offices in York and Kittery and was a long time justice of the peace and trial justice. He leaves a daughter and two sons. one works for Corwin and the other for the cutter Woodary.
General Ambrose Cassidy died in Albany New York after a brief illness at 69. He served in the Ninety third New York volunteers and was twice captured. George W Gay died in Sharon Massachusetts at 72. He served as selectman assessor and overseer of the poor and represented the town in the General Court. He attended the last constitutional convention and supported temperance as a Free Soiler then Republican. A widow survives him.
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