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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1887
Page
5
Post Publishing Company announces rates for daily and weekly editions. Daily prices span one year nine dollars, six months four fifty, three months two twenty five, one month seventy five cents. Weekly Fridays one year one fifty. Entered as second class matter. All money sent at sender's risk. Checks should be payable to the Post Publishing Company.
A tribute to stage greats through Mrs. Winslow’s recollections of William Warren and others. Thememoir honors actors like Charlotte Cushman Forrest and Brougham, praising Warren’s dignity and kindness, and notes the book’s value as a respectful portrait by a theater insider. Cupples & Hurd edition priced at $2.
A long satirical collage notes sayings about language from boom to boomerang and remarks on Stanford era UMPs, Pennsylvanians, and Greek myths. It recalls European marriage ages, petrified sea life in Arizona, and the drill of farming. It also covers Paris lions, Boulanger, and a railway prank involving General Hancock and Arkell on a rough mountain line.
Paris witnesses a solemn opéra Comique fire funeral as about two hundred thousand spectators line streets to Notre Dame. Notables M Gophier and M BertHenor deliver orations amid a city stirred to its depths by the tragedy. The article also notes California’s new wine labeling law to combat adulteration, requiring state issued labels on all pure wines with penalties for misuse and a cork and bung seal.
The New York Sun argues against a Cleveland reelection bid in 1888, citing Democratic dissatisfaction with his presidency, civil service reform stance, financial policy, and inability to win New York votes, while noting that only Lincoln and Grant won more support than Jackson for a second term. It also acknowledges Democratic support for David Bennett Hill and says the Sun merely shares a counterpart role with the New York Tribune in voicing Democratic sentiment.
The managers of Henry Grovcey s United Labor Party issue circulars for campaign work in 1887 and 1888. A Syracuse convention is planned for Aug 17 to nominate state candidates on a platform calling for abolition of private property in land and issuance of treasury notes. The move draws labor reform opposition, notably John Swinton s Paper which denounces the convention and Grover s anti Catholic stance. Swinton also hints that support for the George party last fall was bought with cash.
The Knights of Labor secured a notable win in Philadelphia through the boycott tactic criticized by Mr. Powprenrny. The success arose from a boycott aimed at the Philadelphia Clothing Exchange, marking an exceptional effort in labor actions.
More than three months after the boycott began 32 Exchange firms yielded and will rehire locked out workers. In Chicago 17 000 building trades idle with wage losses near 900000. Master builders plan to resume with outside labor, yet the overall toll remains high and harmful, regardless of outcome.
The New Hampshire Legislature opens in a joint convention to elect a Governor after a party breakdown in the Senate and House. The struggle centers on the long term U.S. Senate seat after Senator Pike’s death, with Chandler vs Curnry and Roxins cited as central figures in a machine battle likely to shape the outcome.
A Boston banquet honoring Mr William O'Brien at Parker House highlighted strong local support for Irish tenants reform and Home Rule. The event drew many prominent figures and reinforced sympathy for United Ireland's cause as editor spoke at Boston Theatre detailing landlord abuses under Lord Lanspower.
The article praises Mr O Brien for highlighting the Irish land system's evils and linking land tenure to Home Rule. It notes his Boston reception, the wider implications for Ireland, and parallels with JustIN McCarthy’s earlier visit. It also covers the National Conservatory of Music of America and Mrs Thurber’s project, plus London reactions to Rep Surer Burrato Binu and remarks on Anglo American fraternal ties.
A Boston observer notes lively holiday scenes with families on the Common enjoying lawn access, while contrasting boisterous crowds with a sobering sight of maimed beggars and street performers. The piece questions charity norms on holidays and observes new inclusions amid the throngs downtown.
A Boston writer recounts crowd behavior and sympathy amid public spectacles. He critiques open streetcars for health risks to invalids and suggests alternating box and open cars. The piece also notes dime museum displays, peng macaws, and a snowy owl from the Arctic, tying urban curiosities to natural history observations.
Boston audience greets Nat C. Goodwin in Little Jack Sheppard but review condemns the burlesque as senseless and vulgar. It argues Goodwin is a mimic with limited true comedy and notes only occasional clever moments from a few co performers amid loud noise and weak dialogue.
Stuart Harola is criticized for ridiculous acts while Miss Loie Fuller appears nearly vulgar in a production described as pure buffoonery. The reviewer notes the play runs the rest of the week and beyond.
The Boston Museum hosted Mr. Kellar who presented a mix of magic and mystification claiming no fraud, aided by a cabinet, floating guitars, and self-tying knots. The show opened the summer season to a large crowd amid music by M. Blampkin and Eva Hewett between performances.
The Boston Theatre audience filled the pit to the gallery for a revival of The World. Star cast included Henry Aveling, Arthur Falkland, Russell Bassett, A Warde, Grace Thorne, and May Louise Aigen. Despite not being the best Boston run, it drew praise for Miss Thorne's performance as Mary Blythe and for strong scenic effects. the piece will be performed each night this week.
George Fawcett Rowe presents the musical comedy Pop at Bijou Theatre last evening with Aaron Woodhull W W Allen Robert Hickman and Miss Louise Crolius among principals. The show runs through the week and will be followed by Lizzie May Ulmer in Dads Girl.
Leonard Grover's New York dramatic company opened at the Howard last evening with a packed house. The cast includes Arthur Wilson as a scheming roué, John Bradleigh Seymour, Horatio Chester, G. H. Clarke, Will Tresholm, Matt Purcell, Leonard Grover as Dr. Arnold, Osmond Tracy, E. Everett Hale, Jennie Wilson and Ada Dwyer. The play, billed Lost in New York, is well presented and will run the week with strong audience interest.
Washington Post mocks a Cleveland fear yarn while Tribune notes British cutter lesson and Union proposes salary obituaries for General Court. The brief items reflect partisan takeovers, naval tone, and a satirical obituary sentiment toward lawmakers.
An essay notes the growing number of people who claim to speak with authority on political economy taxation social reform and sumptuary legislation, deeming it a melancholy trend in modern times. The piece cites the New York Sun opinion as a reference point.
A New York Graphic editorial critiques Grand Army of the Republic influence on a Republican Legislature, arguing petitions carry little weight for veteran Daniel Sickles or the Grant family and predicting future rallies to partisan leaders. The piece hints at political theater and urges a more genuine public response.
The Chicago Herald notes the party organs are on vacation as the Treasury cash is recounted before transferring the treasurer's office from Jordan to Hyatt. It recalls the previous 2 cent shortage when Republicans yielded to Jordan and warns of trouble if any copper is found missing.
The World Democratic views Memorial Day as a balance between ceremony and pleasure. It argues flowers symbolize hope and that parades, rituals, and recreation can all coexist. The dead soldiers would not want the day wholly mournful, but rather a meaningful, hopeful observance.
A Toronto Globe argument questions the common belief in strong ties between Britain and Canada as a reason for Canada to oppose the United States. It asks whether native-born Canadians are more closely related to Britain or to the United States, noting many Canadians live in the U S and many Canadians’ ancestors are American.
A Post writer observed the Fifth Regiment on Beacon Street Boston. An examination of General Lander Post 5 rosters shows many soldiers were under 20 in 1861 and the majority were boys overall. The article argues today’s militia would similarly prove heroic if needed.
The June issue presents the second part of Moncure D. Conway’s Fredericksburg sketch detailing its Civil War devastation and the grave toll at the national cemetery. It also features Isaac T. Smith’s reminiscences of Boston’s First Baptist Meeting House, 1678 edifice lore, and notes on Our Presidents as Horsemen, Canada in the Victorian Era, Governor Robert Monckton, plus standard monthly historical features.
A dense roster notes political shifts with Mr. Pasco becoming Senator and Lamar named Speaker of the Florida House. It mentions Colonel Fred Grant's cigar habit, widows of Pavy and Custer planning Europe summer, Moody’s Northfield Bible school start June 30, and rosters of Mark Hopkins and Arthur Pierson. Also referenced are Robert T. Lincoln's income, Mills College endowment, Bjorksten, Guenther, Dr Ward, Cleveland ties, and Charles W. Foster’s Omaha World humor.
A young American violinist Miss Curren Campbell drew attention after a concert in Gerbersdorf Silesia. In Lexington Kentucky two promising singers Miss Lucille Lindner and Miss Madaline Pollard are noted as potential stars on par with Patti and Nilsson. Mile Adini, born in America, debuted in the Cid at the Paris Grand Opera, impressing with beauty and stature and a voice to match.
FINE ART NOTES. M. H. Mosman is commissioned to sculpt in bronze the equestrian statue of General Ulysses S. Grant for Chicago. The Yale School of Fine Arts exhibition opens Wednesday. Ehrich’s collection of 160 Dutch paintings is on display. Mrs. Darragh’s Grant portrait, given by George W. Childs to West Point, has been sent from Philadelphia.
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