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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1890
Page
4
A publisher's notice outlines subscription rates and payment methods, with instructions to send money to the Post Publishing Company. It details office locations, editor and writer requirements, and department placements on specific pages.
The item covers naval policy with a Boston squadron considering a coast cruise, British parliamentary tactics on the budget and land bill, New York Tribune critique of military armaments versus arbitration, ballot act amendments shaping party labels, and a benevolence appeal for Atlanta University amid editorials critiquing partisan spats between Boston and Georgia.
The piece argues for a $50,000 naval militia appropriation as vital for national defense and calls for Congress to equip and train reserves. It notes Secretary Tracy on militia value, praises Massachusetts efforts, and criticizes Senator Dawes for perceived inconsistencies on tariff legislation and equal protections for merchants and consumers.
A nine member Republican cohort opposes the restrictive tariff on Mexican silver lead ores, risking the U S smelting industry built on low grade Mexican ore. Chicago based refineries warn of mass lay offs and $30 million annual business loss, as South Chicago plants and Kansas operations seek new locations to obtain material.
The piece warns that the McKinley tariff threatens Mexican ore trade and the smelting industry, arguing that Republican policy will raise duties on imports and provoke retaliatory measures. It accuses Secretary Wixom of obstructive rulings and ties policy to campaign debts from 1888, noting only nine Republicans opposed the measure.
An op ed-like critique rails against political meddling in veteran groups and honors, cites Ohio as a political machine hub, mocks royal corner stone ceremonies and suggests electric city transit ideas. It notes English press snubs and U.S. Senators condemning reform as a dream, labeling politics a putrescent reality.
A Cumberland Maryland election marks the first use of the new ballot reform law in the state. The vote passes quietly with few issues, ushering in independent voting and a shift toward a Democratic mayor and larger Democratic City Council majority. Critics note it reveals some flaws, notably illiterate voters needing secret marking, while praising the reform’s role in promoting conscientious, honest elections. The Baltimore Sun reports on observers and partisan reactions, highlighting broader implications for governance and reform.
Summer routine shows Duke of Westminster collecting about 5000 in sixpences and shillings at Eaton Hall for charity. Stopford Brooke, Knight of St Andrews, and others urge saving Wordsworth cottage at Grasmere for 650. Train advertises Tacoma trip with 100000 copies. Krause pledges 20000 for Pottstown hospital if King’s Daughters raise matching funds, plus 5000 trust for a free hospital bed.
Messrs Phipps and Slocum exhibit a remarkable stained glass window ordered by actor and artist Joseph Jefferson for his Buzzard's Bay summer home. The Louisiana swamp scene features a red flamingo, lilies, palm, sugar cane, and sunset sky, all in glass with rich color and texture. The display runs through Thursday and Jefferson may publish a description in Century. The article notes related art classes and works by De Camp, Duveneck, Woodbury, Chase, McAllister, Perchotto, and a plan to paint Bismarck in Europe.
May 20. An auction of the Joseph Woodbury Sr estate at Beverly Farms sold the old house and about 1400 feet of land. Assessors valued the house at 500 and the land at 1000. Godfrey Morse of Boston bought the northerly side for 1400 and Andrew Little of Boston bought the southerly half for 1475. The estate lies on the east side of West Street near the Franklin Harren estate and opposite Dr. O W Holmes estate.
A critical review of James Schouler's four volume History of the United States from the Constitution era to the Civil War. The piece notes its impartial aims, stylistic flaws, and limited early reception, citing specific passages and comparing sources with Jefferson and Van Buren episodes. It forecasts future editions and praises thorough source work despite manuscript access limits.
Boston letter describes a new Elysium Club house on Huntington Avenue to serve Hebrew families and unite Younger and mature members. The design by Weissbein Jones includes a concert hall and private theatricals, aiming to broaden sociability for wives and daughters and absorb the Young Men's Hebrew Club.
Newton May 20 special at the annual meeting in the First Unitarian Church West Newton Mrs L Ormiston Chant of England lectured on The Social Life of Today and officers were elected including President N I Allen vice presidents Mrs J H Sawyer E F Kimball Mrs C M Davis treasurer Mrs J P Tolman secretary Mrs L A Chapman with several directors reelected.
The Publishers Weekly recalls Oliver B Bunce of D Appleton & Co in a tribute praising his twenty five year service his bravery through long illness and his devotion to duty He blended sympathy for authors with firm publisher discipline aiding many aspiring writers and serving as a founder of the Authors Club and a St Nicholas Society member A drowning incident follows noting Frank Chamberlain of West Norway twenty years out a moss gatherer whose boat overturned at North Scituate Beach
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