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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1890
Page
4
The Boston Post lists subscription rates and mailing details for Milk near Washington Street. It includes instructions for payments to the Post Publishing Company and editors notice about manuscripts and anonymous communications.
A schedule lists multiple venues and shows from 7:45 p.m. to 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at venues along Tremont Washington Hollis Scollay and other streets. Performances include The Grand Duchess Rudolph Aronson Company, A Texas Steer, School for Scandal and A Dark Secret with venues such as Grand Opera House and Boston Musee.
The Financial Department will be found on the Sixth page, the Commercial Department on the Sixth and Seventh pages, and the Ship Views on the Third page.
Mr Stanley arrives in New York to enthusiastic welcome and preparations for formal honors. The rescue of Emin is praised as heroic despite recent controversies and some critics claim his remarks toward companions were harsh.
The piece notes that key congressmen tied to the force bill faced repudiation in recent elections. It highlights Ron Ell Illinois and McComas Maryland as examples and observes Henderson and Lover’s return with larger majorities. Southern Republicans align with Democrats, making the South more solid.
The article salutes seven Democratic Congressmen who won reform battles in Massachusetts after March 4. It highlights Colonel Copman in the first district reducing a 6,000 vote edge to under one-fifth, Everrer in the same district, and Busarop Morsa in the second district who halved a previous majority. It credits their campaigns for appealing to reason and educating voters, noting enduring value to the Commonwealth.
Massive turnout at two big last evening meetings hailed the Democratic candidates with lively demonstrations. Dr. Everrrr drew the strongest applause for his role in reducing Lopan's two year majority, a feat likened to a victory. The crowd's energy reflected broad support across the party.
The article notes moderate and liberal speeches on responsible use of power and reform promises. It cites Labouchere as a growing Radical leader influencing Liberal policy, with Lanouciere offering cautious views on dissolution and party dynamics amid a Liberal minority and Conservative pressure.
As Congress nears a regular session the piece of business likely to demand attention includes the force bill and the reapportionment of Representatives based on the new census. The piece details political maneuvering, party tensions, and potential clashes between Quay led Republicans and opposing factions, noting the Senate’s stance on the Daveaport bill and the chances of a smooth reassembly.
The article argues that Quays committee seeks partisan apportionment and urges Democratic members to resist any unfair scheme. It warns gerrymandering could burden the country more than a force bill and suggests the electorate already delivered a warning at the polls.
No sooner was it announced that Mr. Stanley would visit these shores than associations clubs and other organizations planned receptions in his honor at which their members...
City of Mexico conducted a one day census on a Sunday across eight wards and blocks with supervisors and enumerators. Officials report reasonable accuracy but lament that the tally of over 400000 could not be reached with a budget of 324000, while observers call the effort a response to taxation in peacetime.
The article notes inconsistent high tariff rhetoric after elections. It cites Mr Lopes alleging an artificial price panic, Congressman Walker alleging a Harvard College and shims combine, and Morse blaming excessive Democratic newspaper reading. It questions abandoning subterfuges for McKinloy Lopes policy that cheapness is un-American and praises price rises for diversification, per the Philadelphia Press.
The Boston memorial and historic preservation efforts surface as authorities guard the Old State House against proposed widening of State Street for an elevated railway. The writer notes carelessness among safe deposit lessees and laments artists fixating on fragments, urging broader landscape views and lunging at ambitious subjects.
The writer muses on how both men and women rush for shelter in rain, though women are not as quick to hide. He notes many fur capes seen on the streets during mild weather and fears such warmth may harm throats and lungs, urging fathers and doctors to heed the risk.
The Cambridge Symphony Orchestra at Sanders Theatre presented Beethovens Fourth Symphony in B flat with Wagner Lohengrin Prelude and Saint Saëns Danse Macabre and Wedding March. Adamowski led the violin solo in a well received Rondo. The Lohengrin Prelude drew strong applause and the concert closed with a capable Saint Saëns effort. The program drew mixed critical reaction but impressed with precision, honesty, and expressive details. The next concert is announced for December 4.
The Cecilia Society kicks off at Music Hall on Thursday November 20 with Massenet's Mary Magdalene sung as a sacred drama. Soloists include Elizabeth Hamlin, Mrs W C Wyman, J H Ricketson, and Del Puente. Kneisel leads the Symphony orchestra. Future programs feature Brahms, Chadwick, and Odysseus with soloists Ludwig and Edmonds.
The annual meeting of New England college presidents opened at Wesleyan University in Middletown Connecticut. Twenty two delegates attended including leaders from Dartmouth Williams Yale Harvard Brown Amherst Trinity Bowdoin and Wesleyan with Raymond elected chairman and Rice secretary. sessions are secret and extend through tomorrow.
Patti, attacked with a slight chill in Leicester Frg on Wednesday, has recovered and travels to Cheltenham to sing today. The injured at the Quincy railway accident F M Diminick wife and Miss Mick Chase of Los Angeles will depart California in a special car next week escorted by Raymond and Whitcomb. Lady Martin plans a tablet in Llandysilio church to memory of Robert Browning, who worshipped there ten weeks in autumn 1336.
A crowded column mixes satire and anecdotes from old media, noting political shifts in All Sorts, Philadelphia humor, a Detroit doorbell tale, Alphonse Karr’s garden life, and Chinese lager curiosities. It also covers a German women tennis dispute in Trier, with council debate and final approval for park nets.
The Springfield Union notes a frank acknowledgment that the vote was fair and the result decisive. It emphasizes a square stand-up fight, good weather, and the outcome of being badly beaten, reflecting the newspaper’s stance on the civic process.
The Boston Post estimates the next House will have 208 Democrats and 14 Republicans, yielding a Democratic majority of 84. The Portland Advertiser notes the figure is high but asserts Democrats will hold a solid majority for practical purposes.
The Philadelphia Ledger argues that blocked partisan legislation will keep neither party in full control for a period, a situation that may bar purely partisan acts and prevent the current Congress from enacting future measures.
The Massachusetts election is hailed as a triumph of clean politics and reform ideas. Mugwumps in the Bay State are credited with the victory and expectations are placed on Governor elect Russell to meet them. Philadelphia Telegraph notes the public declaration of high personal character and devotion to reform.
The Baltimore Sun argues Tuesday's election will seal forever the fate of the force bill. It condemns extreme partisan fervor and urges Congress to choose wiser counsels, warning Republican leaders not to misread the significance of the forthcoming vote.
The Lincoln Independent Republicans secured a win over Delamater and rebuked Senator Quay, maintaining the Republican governor candidate without endangering other interests. The sacrifice of two or three Congressmen came from the regulars to protect their own candidate, signaling party discipline and an encouraging result for independent voters.
A Worcester Spy editorial argues the Pennsylvania GOP’s fate hinges on its leaders and candidates. It contends public accusations of crimes must be met with credible defense and documented reputations, warning that silence harms the party more than calumny.
Major General Schofield urges a unified military policy stressing fortified seaports and an adequate fleet of battleships for each great seacoast. He seeks up to 80,000 enlisted men, a plan to form a youth battalion for NCO and officer training, and expanded artillery to defend coasts and support militia in war. He outlines allocations for guns, explosives, and coastal batteries for Boston, New York, and San Francisco.
An informal conference at the Continental Hotel in Philadelphia gathers capitalists from the Players' League to discuss steps if New York and Brooklyn clubs desert. Boston backed by telegrams, Wagner voice favors caution, while Richter calls the clubs traitors. Cleveland signals acceptance. Pittsburgh hosts next week's annual meeting.
At the Chelsea Board meeting Charles Howard, city messenger for 33 years, received a silver basket with eighty silver dollars in recognition of his long service. The 80-year-old veteran expressed thanks amid the presentation by the Mayor and City Council.
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