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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1890
Page
4
Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson, speaking at the Norfolk Club dinner, emphasizes civil service reform and broadening Republican newspapers circulation. He notes concerns about party organs and urges Republicans to unite to extend their reach, but the message is not particularly impactful in Boston.
Governor Hitt signs the Weekly Payments bill amid lobbying by corporations and a forged labor petition. The measure exempts steam surface railroads, leaving large employers able to delay wages, while supporters cite demonstrations from Massachusetts as precedent and the World’s role in public advocacy. The piece also covers the Gourrier case, hypnotism theories in a Paris murder, and various legal and social notes.
The piece contrasts the McKinney tariff with the Declaration's deliberate judgment of mankind and mocks Lasovhere for questioning Uncle Sam's nieces. It suggests the tariff fulfills a prophetic push toward American productive industries while critiquing deliberation in its framing.
The Hollis Street Theatre stages Nancy and Company a four act farce led by Miss Rehan and Mr Drew. Nancy Brasher a Western woman drives the plot with vivacity while Frederick Bond and urr Mackintosh deliver fresh performances. The ensemble, though clever, overacts in a loud mechanical style and the show is deemed a poor vehicle for its talent.
The Boston Post outlines a deep political crisis within the Republican Party as Boss Quay faces scrutiny and possible resignation amid calls for reform. It notes President Cleveland’s tolerance of Quay as chairman while seeking renomination in 1892.
The article critiques Senator Stan— ford California's bill creating a Land Loan Bureau with 100 million in new Treasury notes to fund mortgages on farm land. Loans run up to twenty years at 2 percent, with foreclosures if unpaid, and the piece argues such a plan shows the administration’s demoralizing drift toward government finance.
In Boston the Appalachian Mountain Club calls a noon Institute of Technology meeting to back a plan for a public trust to acquire gift real estate for preservation. Trustees would manage properties for public access, with funds from gifts and subscriptions to cover maintenance, and real estate could not be sold except to towns for public use.
H L Boston argues against public petitions to rulers over Siberian exile outrages. He recalls 1852 3 London matron led abolitionist appeals to America and says such actions hardened hearts and provoked a stronger response from Mrs Julia Gardner Tyler. He cautions the world must avoid moral posturing.
Notes announce final matinee and evening performances of The Silver Falls at the Boston Theatre this afternoon and tonight. Mankind debuts Monday with a strong cast and full scenic effects as The Passing Regiment ends at the Museum this afternoon. The week begins with Baby next Monday as the season closes.
Washington May 23 Senator Quay may be forced to resign as chairman of the Republican National Committee or face removal by a hostile group. Critics say his silence on grave charges weakens the party and may trigger a reshuffle ahead of the 1892 convention.
The Springfield Democrats support retiring General Banks but Republicans in the House military affairs committee block action. Critics note precedent with Grant and Fremont while warning the bill may be smothered without decisive advocacy from Banks’s supporters.
Winchester Mass will gain free mail delivery by carriers after July 1 making it one of nineteen offices nationwide and the only New England site to receive the privilege. The change hinges on Postmaster General Wanamaker signing a pending order. Winchester already surpasses the revenue threshold though not yet the population limit. Last year the town's gross receipts rose to 13 252 from 6 838 and net revenue exceeded expenses by 11 363 with similar growth shown in audited data for the first two quarters of this year.
The House elections committee acted on three contested races Langston vs Venable in Virginia fourth district Miller vs Elliott in South Carolina seventh district and Chalmers vs Morgan in Mississippi second district. It will report seating Langston and Miller as Republicans while supporting Morgan in Mississippi.
The Pensacola arrived in New York from Africa with a party of scientists who went to observe the recent lunar eclipse.
In the General Court the Meigs bill moves to a third reading after debates by Davis of Boston and Hildreth of Holyoke. Amendments by Monson of Boston expand scope to future roads, require railroad commissioner approval for Boston locations, add a damage clause, and bar building on Boston Common. Williams of Dedham opposes, urging table action. motion defeated, bill ordered for third reading.
Senate debated a nine hour work day for Commonwealth workers with amendments to delay city adoption. Howard moved to strike a city acceptance clause. Haggerty supported the bill as framed. The chamber approved Howard's motion 17 to 10 and then struck the hourly pay provision 15 to 14. Vote tally: 18 yeas 13 nays with several pairs.
The senate postponed a substitute bill on fraternal beneficiary funds and a rail grade crossing measure, while endorsing constitutional amendment reports and delaying others. The house moved to regulate public carriage franchises, requiring public competitive sale for grants and binding accepted bids to form a corporation.
Soldiers from Chauncy Hall staged a creditable annual prize drill at Winslow’s Rink. Officers from rival regiments attended as guests while Daggett’s Orchestra and the M L T Fife and Drum Corps provided music and service. The day featured pony drill under Lt H H Johnson, battalion drills led by Major E C Bradlee, and competitive silver-medal drills won by personnel from Companies C, B and A. Colonel Hewins and colleagues presented prizes and the new banner, a gift from the school’s girls, was unveiled. Colonel Strachan of the Ninth Regiment observed the proceedings.
A collage of humorous snippets and anecdotes from the era. Includes quips about politics with references to Quay and the Republican committee, a London Sunday paper debate, and portraits of figures like Queen Victoria’s state coachman George Payne. Also true tales of New York and Boston newspapers, a villa-of-justice anecdote, and a tenacious courier boy delivering a message uptown.
A short devotional piece presents The Collect for Whitsunday praising the Holy Spirit’s guidance and right judgment. It follows with Dante’s corollary, arguing against human attempts to reason the Trinity, urging faith over speculative explanation as expressed by T. W. Parsons.
The tenth anniversary of the Rev Edward A Horton’s pastorate at the Second Church was celebrated in church parlors with friends from near and far. Azalias and hydrangeas adorned the reception area sent by exGovernor Ames and others. Notables including Mayor Hart ex Mayor OBrien and several ministers extended congratulations as music by the church choir accompanied a cheerful gathering and supper in the well appointed rooms.
Schoolboys marched up State street with muskets poised and formations neat. Officers appeared hollow chested and humpbacked, lifting knees as if climbing stairs. four months of drill under an old army sergeant could improve their gait and bearing.
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