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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1889
Page
4
The Boston Post reports that a land sale commission for the Sioux reservation is about to begin work as settlers enter the lands. It says improvised traders may be left unmolested, while Secretary Nesbie denies any such understanding and vows eviction of illegal occupants. The piece warns the administration to learn from Oklahoma’s mistakes.
Berlin reports the Samoan Conference has agreed on a constitutional council of natives under a ministry with each treaty power represented. The plan reflects a compromise between a German protectorate and Bayard’s autonomy concept, but disagreements remain on a long term Premier and national influence. The American delegation is likely to oppose the scheme.
A dispatch from Commodore Benham to Secretary Tracy notes the Charleston nearly meets contract goals. The starboard engine failed a full horsepower test, but the port engine reached 18.25 knots at 5500 HP, with potential to exceed 19 knots after starboard tuning. The ship remains among the world’s most efficient vessels of her class.
The New Bedford Mercury denounces the removal of Postmaster Carpenter as a breach of pledges by President Harrison and the Republican platform. It urges clear reasons for the action and questions rewarding the new appointee, citing Harrison’s fidelity and efficiency tenure claim and public service as motives for removals.
The article criticizes municipal governance in London, predicting the new County Council will mirror past mismanagement. It accuses the radical deputy chairman Mr. Vira of acting as a boss and notes the first act of granting a £2000 salary to Mr. Firra, suggesting Lord Ross-BERY sits as a figurehead while power concentrates in the ring.
The article argues that a so called wicked partner will run things the old way at ratepayers’ expense. It notes Rosebery’s sincere intent to push reforms if possible but suggests non partisanship has helped Radical politicians win a strong council majority. It contends London needs an effective government system.
The aldermen are urged to defeat or delay the transfer of Mt Hope cemetery to lot owners. The piece argues the city bears no private interest, aims to end a costly municipal trust, and highlights perceived personal gain in cemetery supervision tied to a city salary.
New customs officials in Philadelphia and New York shift worsted classification to woollens raising duties. The change, argued as legal under existing law, risks higher clothing costs and broad political fallout tied to tariff policy and industry influence.
The Senate and House reject measures on great ponds, citing constitutional and practical flaws. Leading legal thinkers challenge the plan, warning of diverse pond conditions and broad harms to mill owners and industry. The editorial argues against state overreach and calls for reconsideration of the legal question and public opinion.
Officials note the new administration faces a debt payment dispute over funds contributed in November for the use of QuAY and DupLey. The issue centers on accountability and proper allocation of the contributed money.
Harrison Atwoop is nominated as city architect at 3500 salary and faces aldermen decisions this afternoon. He rose in politics and legislature activity but lacks clear architectural experience prior to 1886. Critics call for rejection on merit while noting the city’s tradition of long tenure in municipal posts regardless of politics.
The essay by William Archer argues for an endowed theatre funded by private generosity rather than state support. It notes London’s current drama lags behind Berlin and outlines a plan for a national subscription yielding about £250 000, with trustees of high standing. The piece concludes such a theatre would elevate English drama under favorable conditions.
In Boston Vinton paints Dr. D Humphreys Storer and Dr. Henry J Bigelow for the Boston Medical Library Association as gifts from former pupils. E T Billings portraits of Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes and Dr. George C Shattuck are praised for fidelity. The piece also notes Emerson in Concord reviews and vivid anecdotes from local life including Hawthorne and Wentworth.
A compendium of filiations and events includes Gladstone’s portrait series, Winthrop’s Egypt fund, Wells College leadership, Whitman’s seventieth birthday, Beecher-Portland sale, Childs’ 60th, and Bayard-Clymer marriage rumors. It also covers John Bright’s supporter Edward Finch, and Paris fashion on Sarah Bernhardt with Ellen Terry sleeve details and a lace hat.
The Hartford Courant notes the New York Tribune’s praise of Governor Hill as a reformer for signing the bill. It questions the legislators who passed the measure and sent it to Hill, asking where their reform credentials stand now.
Twelve hundred men have been laid off at the car shops in Pullman. They will likely study the tariff question and its impact on workers while out of work. They may also compare ante-election remises with post-election results in idle hours.
A Philadelphia Telegraph report asks why ex Major General Benjamin F. Butler visited the White House yesterday. The note questions whether the purpose was to press charges against Admiral Porter and urge a court martial over Porter allegedly fleeing at the battle of New Orleans, raising the specter of a charged disagreement.
The Providence Journal notes broad newspaper consensus on the new civil service commissioners. It argues this reflects the public’s readiness to credit the administration and suggests the President should appeal to honest community sentiment rather than political caterwauling.
Boston mayoral prospects grow dim as discussions shift to possible successors. Leopold Morse gains attention among those who think they can name Hart's successor after the Butler dinner remarks.
A Harper’s Weekly extract argues that truth about Washington rebukes present politics. It claims lofty ideals are recoverable and criticizes the selling of offices for money or service as unneeded and unworthy today.
Mr Smalley's letter to the New York Tribune explains London etiquette laws for swallow-tails. It notes garments suited to different times and social settings and warns against wearing a jacket to evening events.
Unequalled weather and an outstanding program drew record crowds to Rutland Vermont for the festival's closing week concerts. The final evening featured Wagner selections and honor for Miss Judh who was recalled six times and given flowers. Attendees came from across the state.
A collage of humorous clippings and jokes from several papers comments on Boston scenes oxford gossip and satire. It mocks remarks about political figures fashion trends and social habits while noting oddities in wind speeds yellow fever reports and mistimed fish trades.
Historian Mr Parton argues public service pay fosters corruption as the best men stay unseen. South Dakota voters head to a convention delegate election and Sioux Falls constitution vote, moving toward statehood under the enabling act.
A. J. Blanc, chemist at Diehl Fireworks, shot his wife and seven year old daughter then killed himself. The wife may recover. both victims are dead. Jealousy cited as motive. Blanc was formerly resident of Boston.
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