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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1891
Page
4
A review notes Ring Riding offers varied maneuvers for riders beyond the elementary stage. It compares Struss’s methods to the Cavalry School manual, cites wording and terminology faults, but still deems the book potentially useful for riding schools and clubs. Received from the Boston agency.
Listings show Tremont Theatre Edward S Willard in Judah Hollis Street Theatre The Last Word Goose Theatre Work and Wages Boston Theatre Wolves of New York Boston Museum Hands Across the Sea Park Theatre A Night s Frolic Grand Opera House Don Cesar de Bazan Howard Athenaeum The Night Owls and an exhibition of Water Colors at 264 Boylston Street to aid the Grundmann Studio Fund.
Immigrants arriving at the ports of Baltimore Boston New Orleans New York Philadelphia and San Francisco accounted for about 99 percent of total immigration. Excluded are arrivals via British North American provinces and Mexico. For Jan 1 to March 31, 1891 the six ports reported 86 048 arrivals with 19 115 for another metric.
The piece argues that upon Harri sons retirement in 1893 the Interior Department will be remembered for scandals. It cites sale of appointments and Civil Service cheating as symptomatic of broader decay. It condemns spoilsman appointments and mismanaged census and Indian service as part of a pervasive bad business.
Washington dispatches show Mr Blaine pressed by Lord Salisbury over a close season on seal fishing while Elkins's company plans to start slaughter once season opens. The debate notes that permission to take food skins outside strict supervision could effectively create an open season for the Elkins firm.
The Industrial Alliance sent a set of policy questions to new members of Congress asking about government ownership of telegraphs and railroads postal savings banks restoring silver to pre 1878 levels and per capita currency. Only fifty four legislators responded and even fewer stated a currency position. Eastern members largely stayed silent with only Elisam A Morse of Massachusetts answering.
Fragmentary survey of Morse’s stance on government ownership of telegraphs versus railroads. He favors postal savings banks and argues for waiting on silver price alignment until other nations form a consensus. The catechism yields few illuminating or decisive conclusions.
President Harrison closed a long journey of about ten thousand miles, finishing on schedule as railroad service allowed smooth travel. Crowds greeted him at multiple stops, and his speeches pleased attendees with fluency and appropriateness, occasionally hinting at free trade ideas.
Advices from Australia describe a constitution adopted by the Federation Convention to be submitted to colonies. It sets Governor General as the royal appointee head, while Parliament with Senate and House of Representatives would govern coinage, trade, and other matters. The House would reflect population, giving one representative per 30,000, and Australia would become effectively independent within the British connection, called the Commonwealth of Australia.
A Washington commentary notes ex Speaker Reed’s tariff views reach Europe with less insight than home. The piece argues the country moved beyond his stance after the new tariff, citing increased material costs and sectoral shifts, while Reed abroad misreads the impact on luxury goods and domestic industries.
A 19 item household expenditure survey shows increases across foods and goods since 1875 with sugar largely flat. Excluding sugar, average rises exceed 17 percent over fourteen to fifteen years, undermining claims that Republican tariffs produce reduced prices. The analysis highlights substantial boosts in beef pork butter coffee fish and flour, and notes the rise may contradict tariff theory.
A British committee probing the Atlantic cattle trade finds the inquiry indecisive yet offers strong reforms. It cites unsafe vessels and underpaid crew, urges stricter selection, four assistants per hundred head, shipboard articles signed by cattlemen, and closer inspection of steamships to curb cruelty and improve conditions.
The First Bismarck of the Hamburg American Line arrives in New York from Southampton in 6 days 14 hours 15 minutes, seven hours faster than the Columbia. If copying Queenstown routes, it could reach New York in about 5 days 23 hours. The liner marks German shipbuilding prowess and a shift in Atlantic speed records.
A fragment argues that free ships promoted by high tariff advocates could ruin shipbuilders, then questions whether climate might be the real factor behind any differences in outcomes. The remark hints at broader protectionism versus industry health concerns.
A brisk critique of speculative investments in untested ventures, warning that industrial stocks inflate prices and mislead public buyers. It cites Atchison and other examples, arguing the public acts as passive lenders with limited control and high risk, urging prudence and information.
Miss Erten Terry attempted a daring device during Charles ReEnAper's Nance Oldfield at the Lyceum in London. Lacking familiarity with lines she used cue cards scattered about the set. Critics noted her skill at concealing the method, but warned the novelty may not catch on with other performers or please audiences.
The Home Journal notes that Mme Janauschek already retired once and gave a farewell speech in Boston asking not to be forgotten. It urges New Yorkers to honor the greatest tragic actress of her day with a second testimonial in New York, while Boston already paid tribute.
A Bishop of Lincoln prescribes a church form of prayer to combat the grip that infects many in England. The note hints at motives rooted in concern, while recalling the Mrs Parrinerton and her mop anecdote as a cautionary tale.
The German Choral Society directed by Dr Louis Kelterborn and assisted by Mrs W H Bradbury Miss Ramseyer and Messrs Lamson Heinrich Giese and Sailer performs tonight at Union Hall. Emma Howe aided by Ellen Berg C N Allen C H Whittier and pupils offers a song recital at Mason Hamlin Hall. A concert at Highland Station Club House West Roxbury features Ernst Perabo with Bernhard Listemann violin Wulf Fries cello and Charles J Dorn guitar. Programs include Beethoven Rubinstein Rheinberger Raff Vieuxtemps D Ozauer Saint Saens Mertz and Popper.
A lively scene yesterday as the Common hosted many visitors. Green grass and a fresh breeze drew crowds to two religious services while single tax agitators gathered and spoke on their core issue to interested listeners.
In Boston a writer imagines low hanging double decked electric cars with upper closed seats to fetch ten cent fares, offering views and air. The plan targets suburban routes, allows smoking, and includes patent hints while humorously recounting a dog Jowler's misadventures with moving cars and a note from a tavern keeper about horses that bite.
A letter from Calcutta asks Tavern er to explain why horses on Kilby Street seem to despise him. He describes a singled out aggressive horse that might attack if unrestrained, while others stare with ferocity. He claims kindness to animals and jokes about Casilian cream and embryonic horse-hater traits, awaiting guidance.
A London tradesman received an order for sixty four pairs of shoes for the daughter of Grand Duke Paul of Russia, a child under a year old. Ex Governor Boyd of Nebraska learns he may be an alien citizen, affecting his long career in public office. A Buffalo table tale recounts a boy named Paul with yellow curls who quips that his mother thinks he looks like cherubs.
In New York on May 17 Moderator Shearer announced the Dr Briggs committee to act on the majority report following the investigation of Dr Briggs inaugural. It includes Rev. George W F Birch D D Rev G C Lampe Rev R F Sample D D Professor J J Stevenson and J J McCook.
A review of Walter Pater’s Marius the Epicurean praises its calm tone and classical themes while noting Mabie’s and White’s works as accessible yet uneven. It highlights Mabie’s imperfect outdoor sensibility, Bouton’s Enchanted, and a Washington Cook Book collection of autographic recipes from notable women.
A document signed by several New York clergy seeks an official church inquiry into Rev. Dr. Heber Newton of All Souls Parish New York City over alleged doctrinal unbelief. It outlines canon procedures for presenting him for trial and notes public comment has forced action despite clergy reluctance.
The warship Philadelphia docked at Sandy Hook bearing the body of Lieutenant Allen G. Paul who died at sea on May 11. Admiral Gherardi spoke to reporters about Hayti plans, ship speed and target practice, noting one gun carriage failure and overall good health aboard aside from the deceased officer. The ship will be docked for bottom inspection to address its reduced speed.
The new chapel on Gardner street South Hingham was dedicated to public worship with a 22 by 40 foot main hall and 200 seating capacity. The United Social Society of South Hingham, non sectarian, formed in 1890 to host services with Rev. Baker and clergy from Hingham officiating.
Fire department orders issued Saturday morning reorganize companies 38 39 40 and ladder 17 set to take effect Monday. John F. Ryan moves to captain double engine 38 and 39 from engine 6. J Harvey Elliott becomes captain of engine 40 from ladder 2 and Charles H Adams promoted to captain of ladder 17.
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