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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1888
Page
4
The fragment notes that the item is entered as second class matter, indicating postal designation for publication. Details are limited with only a phrase about classification and general carrier handling mentioned.
A brief reference to the relationship between the House of Commons and the public across Great Britain. The text hints at parliamentary duties and the sovereign people’s role in governance, framed in a period voice.
In a discussion on tariff policy the article argues protectionist claims credit for industrial gains while noting recent price declines in pottery due to foreign labor saving tech and kilns. It cites McKinley and contrasts European competition with American producers, and ends with a social anecdote about the Duke of Westminster avoiding Mr Spencer after dining with Mr Parnell and a note on portraits of Mr Gladstone.
The notice directs where to find sections in the issue, noting the Financial and Commercial Departments on pages six and seven and the Ship News on page three.
Reports from Berlin state the Emperor was able to transact official business in the morning and take a drive in the park in the afternoon. While this progress is encouraging, there is no solid reason to believe the recovery is permanent. His condition influences European politics and his withdrawal would likely be disastrous.
Sir Michael-Tircks-Beauby replies to a London Chamber of Commerce deputation. He argues the English book printing section aims to aid American trade at England’s expense and that remonstrances lack weight unless a broader copyright system is adopted. He asserts the bill will advance reciprocal rights with Britain despite some provisions being unwise.
The Tennessee convention renominates Governor Taylor, resolving a deadlock and paving unity for the presidential campaign. New York Democrats unanimously back President Cleveland, endorsing tariff reform and civil service measures, signaling strong administration support nationwide amid party unity.
The article analyzes shifts in Massachusetts Democratic delegates to the national convention, noting a pro administration tilt among district delegates despite early opposition to Cleveland's policy. It highlights Worcester convention disturbances and mentions Cumminas of Fall River in the first district, with McLoughlin and Delano as potential administration-aligned candidates.
A district delegation indicated they would give a hearty endorsement if he is named a candidate. The statement signals strong party support contingent on his formal bid.
The British government asks 2.6 million pounds for coastal defences and port works, allocating 1.5 million to Gibraltar Malta and other stations. Parliament debates the adequacy of past military spending and demands clearer plans and measurable progress in artillery and fortified works.
The Legislature considers a bill to aid poorer small towns in securing skilled school supervision. The piece argues that strong supervision correlates with school quality, and that aid offered is conditional on towns accepting it. It condemns opposition and urges universal educational support.
In Boston during the opening season, barrel pianos on wheels appear as a fashionable novelty, entertaining crowds with performers in bright costumes. A robust girl powers a cart while a man guides another, and the sight prompts reflections on urban life, rain, and the Cogswell fountain’s neglect. The writer notes grass waste at the dump, praises sodern explosives in Scribner’s, and recalls Boston figures like Munroe and local historians among a web of city memories.
The passage reflects on Boston culture and the housing tastes of writers, noting a shift from South End and South Boston circles to Beacon Hill. It recalls the author of the Battle Hymn of the Republic and her husband, a philanthropist who aided Grecian independence and Laura Bridgman, illustrating social segments among the literati.
Marshal Booth leads Salvation Army efforts in Albany North Carolina and is described as tall and bearded. Congressman Hitt of Illinois, affluent Washington figure, reportedly spent large sums entertaining in Paris and has a background as a stenographer and Senate clerk. Herbert Spencer, plagued by insomnia since 1876, is improving slowly at Bournemouth. Margaret Andrews Oldham, a young Southern poet, is portrayed as attractive with blue eyes and a literary lineage. King Oscar of Sweden, visiting Rome, declined to kiss the Pope’s hand and greeted Leo XIII with a hearty embrace and calcalatory salutation on the Pope’s cheeks.
A Boston meeting of National Prison Reform Association members organized to host the July 14–15 Boston session. Local executives, chaired by Eliza L. Homans, were named with a long list of honorary and active members. Subcommittees discussed and arrangements set, including securing Tremont Temple for the Saturday evening public meeting.
The 1870 Senate held its eighteenth annual reunion last evening at Young’s with members renewing rivalries in a cordial setting. President H. H. Coolidge presided, rolls were called, and a single quorum of fourteen spoke before adjournment for dinner. A death notice for J. H. Sproat of Wareham led to brief tributes, while telegrams from N. J. Holden and F. p. A. Collins stirred strategic talk into late hours.
Fire at Cashman Keating Co. printing house on Fay ette court began around 4 10 am as Patrolman Cobb spotted flames in the composing room. The blaze, fed by rat or spontaneous combustion theories, raged upstairs and threatened neighboring buildings until a second alarm aided control after about an hour. Losses totaled about 30 000 plus, with 27 550 insured across numerous companies. Upham bookbinders and Estey Organ Co. suffered additional water damage. Rand Avery Co. aided with a night crew to print the Pilot to avoid delay. Losses also reported at Hing ham Wool Scouring and in Blackville South Carolina.
Four graduates, all from Massachusetts Frederick Lincoln Abbott Jefferson Cushing Gallison Walter S D Hitchcock and John Maguire, received degrees at Harvard Street Church. Dr Albert Knott, dean, praised coeducation and noted a new dispensary serving over 4000 patients in six months, with another to open soon. President J H Gunning MD delivered the day’s address, and Gallison gave the valedictory.
Atwood and Weld sold estate No. 2795 Washington corner of Valentine street yesterday afternoon. The house with about 4000 feet of land fetched 4000 dollars for Mrs. Ellen Driscoll. An adjoining lot on Valentine street went to the Blane purchaser for 2200 feet at 54 cents per foot. Another parcel on Washington street to G. Finn at about 5000 feet for 66 cents per foot.
At 12 09 this morning an alarm from Box 261 reported a fire in the black smith shop of D R Walker at 2971 Washington street. The building is owned by Nelson Goodwin. Damages totaled 100 dollars.
Rival factions in Charlestown prepare for a fierce primary as Doherty supporters aim to seize control of three wards. Regulars led by Donovan and Fire Commissioner Murphy mobilize to block the Doherty bid, with Ward 5, Ward 3 and Ward 4 intrigues shaping the plan.
Washington Commandery of Knights Templars arrived at Providence depot about 7 p m last evening with a seventy five strong escort in full uniform. They met with about 3800 Boston Commandery knights at Masonic Temple for several hours before a 1145 p m special train took them back to Newport. A custodian called the visit a mere quick commonplace affair amid high emprise discussions. A boy among the knights amused himself in the corridors promising to sleep all day to recover from the night.
Mor rill named to lead a Republican and Democratic tariff subcommittee with Allison Aldrich and Hiscock. Sherman declines citing other duties and possible presidential bid. Beck talks with statistics officers as House Republicans weigh Mills bill substitute. Mrs Cleveland plans quiet Washington summer before July 1 trip, while President aims for September vacation. Russell and Wilson tour Martinsburg West Virginia to rally support. Senate confirms Roosevelt as minister to the Netherlands and Browne as Paramaribo consul.
A collage of wry observations on fashion, language, and manners. It notes spring’s lure for new attire, a Topeka pole repurposed for Prohibitionists, jokes about laundry mishaps, debts, and pickpockets, plus a Tale of a goose killed with multiple bullets and an attempted boil.
Jewish Feast of Weeks observed yesterday in temples and synagogues and continued today to mark revelation at Sinai. Temple Adath Israel on Columbus Avenue and the temple on Union Park Street held services as Sunday schools celebrated the rite of confirmation.
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