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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1886
Page
4
Announcement from the Post Publishing Co listing daily and weekly subscription rates with years and amounts. It notes mail and payment details, address for the Washington office, and editor policy requiring full name and address with communications. It also mentions departments and page placements.
The draft proposal to make Monday a general holiday sees growing support, especially in wholesale trade circles. The piece notes it has been nearly a decade since a President visited Toston, and Cleveland era comparisons underscore the public mood.
The article argues ex-Alderman McCabe is utterly demented and curable, spared trial for bribery after appearing sane and statesmanlike. It contrasts others indicted aldermen facing the choice of trial or declaring McCabe’s example. It notes press theories about Blaine, George, Roosevelt, and party funds.
The article suggests Councilman Cherrington intends to appeal to organized labor for the mayoral race in Boston. It notes his recent employment with the Republican State committee and mocks his Washington Street stilted buildings proposal as a publicity stunt to gain support.
The article argues that Southern Republicans voted strongly without Northern aid, challenging claims of suppression. It notes Republicans gained in Tennessee and North Carolina, nearly overturned Virginia, and states a post election incident involving a Republican black killed a white Democrat cannot be used to claim Democratic bulldozing. It contends fraud cries have faded beyond the North.
The piece argues Mrs Lucy A Parsons mislabels labor as extravagant while distancing Mr George from anarchists. It contends the workingmen's movement differs from Parsons preaching and warns voters would reject George’s mild theories if clearly shown. Anarchists are condemned. socialism loses followers as its weakness is exposed.
The phrase discusses how influence operates by shaping and reinforcing the existing social and political order. It suggests power derives from altering norms and structures rather than direct force.
Editor argues high protectionists ran covert operations to defeat Morrison in Pennsylvania and cites broader party gains as proof that tariff reform thrives when made an issue. It notes Jarrett’s role, Baker’s victory, and the success of tariff reform campaigns in Minnesota, Nebraska, and Massachusetts.
The article lauds the creation of the Harvard Law School Association and its strong reception. It highlights the bar as a feeder into literature diplomacy and politics and notes the association’s promising, prosperous future if member loyalty continues.
The article outlines Bulgaria's increasing dependence on Russia amid a looming crisis. It notes the regency's cautious moves, Zankoff's contested role, and appeals to Gladstone while Austria-Hungary hesitates. It questions whether Bulgaria will surrender to Russia or seek Austrian support as Russia closes in militarily and diplomatically.
Yesterday's Harvard Law School reunion exceeded expectations with 300 to 400 guests from across the country. Judges and advocates joined jurists whose literature influences both American and international law, delivering a scholarly oration on moral significance and professional support.
The story recounts Empress Catherine the Great discovering a ruined tomb in Ottoman lands and honoring the Roman poet Ovid. It describes his banishment to Tomos, his death at age 61 in A D 18, and how Catherine, guided by Jules Janin, learns his name and sheds a tear for the renowned author.
The Romanian town of Constanţa marks Ovid’s gravesite with a statue by sculptor Ferrari funded by Senator Opran. The monument, in Independence Square, depicts Ovid with tablet and stylus, bearing a Latin couplet about peaceful bones. The project follows the city’s Roman lineage and past as Tomos.
Alumni assembled in Austin Hall for the Harvard Law School Association event honoring the university. Judge Holmes and James C Carter spoke as Samuel Sewall and Dorman Eaton attended, recalling old days and praising progress from the old to the new law building.
President Eliot recalls Governor Washburn through anecdotes from a crowded reminiscence. A tale of his real property lectures shows him pairing a student with his daughter to illustrate title chains, leading to comic confusions that taught law and connected people with property rights.
The Oregon Mail argues organized labor has yet to prove its political power in the United States. It predicts unclear effects on parties and the country, noting foreign precedents are unhelpful. The piece expects labor to consolidate control with capable native leaders and curb anarchist or socialist elements versus foreign radical influence.
The article argues that elections affect policy only as a personal matter of the President whose policy remains his own. It notes he was a strong LS4 candidate not for party, but for trusted public service and progress, and that Democrats do not alone represent his enduring principles.
In a Guardian style editorial the Manchester Union argues the public desires more business and less political maneuvering. It cautions that voter participation shapes outcomes and party schemes may backfire.
The Springfield Union argues the George campaign shows new issues in urban life and labor, appealing directly to the intelligence of the working class. It asserts the effort reflects debate and instruction without creating a new rich versus poor cleavage.
The Philadelphia Times proclaims that this week's elections show encouragement for disinterested citizens. It asserts government remains secure in the people's hands despite petty disappointments from politicians partisans and theorists.
A New York Commercial report notes the Fiftieth Congress has multiple pressing issues to decide and suggests the outcome will influence the 1388 canvass, urging decisive action rather than dilly dallying.
The Atlanta Constitution notes the Republican party cannot remedy the competition and predicts the contest will continue and intensify. It argues that Brother Blaine should be elected President for a twenty year term, while the South industrializes and climbs toward the top.
A Philadelphia Record reflection notes that regardless of election outcomes the sun rises and sets and public and private affairs proceed in accordance with law and custom.
The statement from Albany Argus asserts that despite malice envy corruption and treachery the people maintained confidence in the Democratic administration, showing the election’s decisive support for its leadership.
Harvard University has evolved from its early humble beginnings, with liberal and progressive policy cited as shaping a more striking modern contrast. The Times suggests this policy foretells Harvard’s future role in education, enlightenment, and national progress.
A Boston Post note says Roosevelt promised victory in a future essay on municipal politics, while a World citation claims he conceded after the election that he knew he could not win. The item comments on political rhetoric and character.
Mr George's followers have succeeded in bringing their grievances to the community. When they formulate a feasible plan for improvement it will receive broad endorsement. Vague discontent must crystallize into definite shape and focus on one thing at a time.
The Boston chrysanthemum show will open at Horticultural Hall next Wednesday the 10th and run through Friday night. The crowd is optimistic it will surpass last year’s finest New England exhibit. The event features many new varieties, including a famed white seedling, with plants in pots in the upper area and catbrooms in the lower half. The exhibition will be open day and evening.
A series of Sunday evening lectures at St John’s Universalist Chapel Harri son square Dorchester will open tomorrow night in November with the Rev R T Poik delivering The Claims of Universalism On Its Professors.
The new work by J H Shorthouse like John Inglesant centers on religious views and pious exhortation. The reviewer condemns the self sacrificing perfection of its main characters and notes the wealthy aristocratic setting with less worldly reality.
A collage of anecdotes and quips about Morrill's book on self consciousness, new entertainers, dairy ventures, old and young in town, political jests, and light stabs at public figures. Includeusions span newspapers from the New York Sun to the Burlington Free Press with jokes on elections, taxes, and a mock poetic reading.
A critical appraisal of George C. Lorimer's Studies in Social Life, noting its vigorous presentation of social ills, wide source quotes, and advocacy for individual virtue and justice over socialism or anarchy. The review highlights themes of drunk en ness, labor disputes, land distribution, theater reform, and the call for church and public moral renewal.
The article praises the book A Decalogue for the Nursery by Dr S J Donaldson noting strong practical sense for mothers though it urges more focus on hygiene over nurse treatments. It calls the work valuable for intelligent mothers seeking guidance.
Lossing traces Major André and Nathan Hale in parallel biographies, using unpublished papers and letters to illuminate the past. He includes Miss Anna Seward’s impnody on André’s death, which modern readers find heavy and curiously structured.
The Hollis Street Theatre will present Adonis next week and Harbor Lichts continues at the Museum with the melodrama still ongoing. At the Boston Theatre Mrs Langtry opens a two week engagement in Pauline in The Lady of Lyons with a full supporting cast. Also on offer Lotta at the Park Theatre in The Little Detective and Bob in a three year return, plus Wilson Barrett and Miss Eastlake at the Globe with Cludian and Clito in America and a triple bill matinee including A Clerical Error and The Color Sergeant. William Carroll's Star Specialty Alliance closes with Hotel Arrivals and Kerrigan and Duffy in their act.
Harbor Lights continues to draw full houses at the Museum with a planned indefinite run. The 100th performance is slated for Wednesday November 24, with seat sales opening Monday the 16th. The piece will not tour the New England circuit, only shown at the Museum stage.
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