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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1886
Page
4
Subscriptions for the Boston Post published by the Post Publishing Company at K near Washington Street. Rates: One year £9, six months 4.50 dollars, three months 2.25 dollars, one month 75 cents. Weekly issues 1.50 dollars per year. Second class matter. Payments to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
The Andover board of visitors weighs a trust administration issue amid slow legal proceedings. The core question settles the authority over what a church may permit its preachers to teach and followers to believe, a matter with wide religious implications beyond the legal dispute.
The Atlanta inauguration followed by ex President Hayes in the procession and ex Governor Bullock among those behind Governor Gordon. The ceremony saw lawmakers absent from the chamber as ladies filled the galleries and the ex Confederate leader spoke of loyalty to the republic and constitutional vigor.
The article notes a surge in Saxony passementerie exports to the United States in the year ending Sept 3. Annaberg alone sold $1,000,000 in decorative bead trim with Germans paying $2,000,000 for ornamentation, highlighting how low German wages limit domestic U S competition despite duties. It argues removing raw material duties could foster healthier competition and reciprocal trade.
The passage reviews Russia’s plan to reclaim positions after Beaconsfield’s 1878 setback and notes Lord Salisbury’s isolation. It quotes him urging Austria to block Russia as tensions rise amid old alliances and shifting European power.
The treasury's receipts exceeded expenditures by over 20 million in the past quarter with October showing a 6.24 million excess. Analysts estimate a 75 million yearly surplus and foresee Congress facing tax reduction options, including removing taxes on whiskey and tobacco or lowering tariffs on industrial inputs.
Bulgaria elected Prince Waldemar of Denmark as ruler, a choice seen as prudent amid pressures from great powers. His dynastic ties to Russia and Britain promise potential peace, with a large European audience watching developments as Sobranje signs off on the succession.
Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll, aligned with Henry George views, is not renouncing his high fees from New York firms to save Chicago anarchists. Reports that he will join their defense are denied by his friends in New York. The likely execution date for seven Chicago anarchists remains the 3rd, despite efforts on their behalf.
The piece contrasts Lord Salisbury and Lord Beaconsfield’s approaches to Bulgarian and Russian tensions. England refuses unilateral action, leaving initiative to Austria while Beaconsfield blusters, leveraging alliances and even Indian troops to pressure Europe. The narrative notes earlier Russian arms near Constanti- and shifting European dynamics.
Congressman Dougherty of Norida vows to replace the 10 percent ad valorem duty with a specific tax of one dollar per thousand oranges, arguing it protects Florida orange growers without harming trade. He calls for petitions in support, while the Times-Union criticizes tariffs that benefit monopolies and luxury goods.
A Republican editorial argues tariffs favor New England mills and burden other regions, saying all industries should receive equal protection. It contends tariff reform seeks to remove burdens on all except a few and grant everyone fair opportunities.
The New York Sun asked Henry George to define the land question and offer practical measures. George refused to write for pay, saying he would only answer if paid, which the editors deem unworthy of a reformer. A clear, needed disclosure of his program is awaited, whether in the Sun or in the North American Review.
The annual meeting of the Associated Charities is praised for its effective work in preventing pauperism and guiding humane aid. Volunteers visit families, offering sympathetic support to boost self-respect and moral well being, with a call for more volunteers to enhance the program.
A correspondent asks Roosevelt's age. The note says there is no instant data, but the impression is that as a mayoral candidate he has not yet reached his majority.
A letter to the editor clarifies that Frances Power Cobbe is a strong theist rather than a positivist. The writer compares her views to Theodore Parker and notes confusion with George Eliot.
Mrs. Cleveland may relish outwitting starers who waited for her at a station during a visit to Boston and Cambridge. Those who glimpsed her envied by others who thought they heard Rachels voice in rumor, only to find their error too late.
In Boston a tribute celebrates Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s enduring literary stature and social grace. The piece recalls his birth date confusion, career milestones from Portsmouth to Boston, editor roles at Atlantic Monthly and Every Saturday, and his poems and stories. It also notes Annie Clarke's triumphant return to the stage at the Boston Theatre in a performance missing Mrs. Langtry.
Pathos dominants as Rev Richard Capel and ward Minnie Herstene vow, but the lover Dick discovers the engagement was a ruse. Barretts’ Chatterton in a declamatory one act and Miss Eastlake as Minnie receive praise. the program also features The Color Sergeant and A Clerical Error with Barrett and Eastlake delivering strong performances.
A collage of witty notices and editorial quips from multiple sources. It jokes about politics in Minnesota and Missouri, race and identity, opera in New York, a man living in a tree, and partisan shifts. It mentions yellow fever germs, Danish rumors, and Liberty’s statue guard, ending with commentary on the South's political leanings.
The review covers Elizabeth Akers's The Silver Bridge and other poems with praise for nature and love themes. It notes varied pieces like Neighbor’s Garden and Time’s Losses, and highlights a favorable Boston edition. It also surveys Microbes, Ferments and Moulds by E L Tronessart, praising clarity on germ theory and public health relevance, with critiques on illustrations and measurements.
About forty Irishmen met at the Parker House to arrange a testimonial for Michael Davitt in Boston. John Boyle O Reilly chaired. a committee including Thomas Flatley and Dominick Toy was formed to advertise and organize the lecture at the Boston Theatre on December 5 and a social reception or banquet.
Reports state the New York Tuesday arrest of Robert J. Trabrahm stemmed from a two year old civil suit and that the embezzlement charge is unfounded.
The Philadelphia Record notes that protectionists have backed George Thoebe to contest Carlisle’s seat, hoping to block his bid for the speakership. It asserts Carlisle could win with Democratic votes and Republican support if he seeks the honor.
A Philadelphia Times note suggests that Mr Blaine plans to retire from politics again, implying he may launch another campaign despite ongoing doubts about his political future.
The President regrets limited early learning opportunities but has shaken hands with Dr. Holmes and Mr. Lowell in Boston, a scene regarded as a liberal education by the Providence Journal.
The New York Commercial urges Republicans to meet questions boldly and honestly. It argues the party can stand firm on tariffs but warns against indiscriminate negation.
The Providence Star argues it would be a national calamity if Riddleberger and Van Wyck held Senate power and says Democrats should win a majority to bear the responsibility.
The Washington Post notes that Democrats elected to the Fiftieth Congress show a larger share of revenue reformers than the Forty ninth. It accuses reformers who flip stance before and after elections of duplicity as they were decisively sidelined Tuesday.
The Hartford Courant editorial mocks the idea that a revenue cutter could fail in Long Island Sound. It argues any vessel of the navy unable to navigate that water should be sold for old wood and iron.
The Manchester Union notes that the Massachusetts mugwumps consider President Cleveland and his cabinet a respectable group of men, reflecting favorable early to mid 1890s sentiment.
A newspaper excerpt reports varied opinions on the greatest evil, naming licentiousness obscene literature cruelty to animals gaming liquor tobacco and the idea of a self appointed reformer. It mocks reform zeal and ends with a warning about the unconFINED lunatic who believes he must reform everyone but himself.
At yesterday's monthly meeting the society reported statewide totals from the temperance vote. In 317 towns the license vote was 39 034 for no license 86 013 with a 2726 plurality, while in 23 cities the no license had 31076 and license 57963. The directors instructed leaders to send resolutions to Knights of Labor thanking them for their temperance position.
Arrangements are complete for the Festival of the Elks at the Mechanics building on Monday the 15th. The grand hall will host the concert and machinery hall for promenade and dances while the upper hall serves as supper space. Leading city artists are expected, with invitations extended to the Governor and staff and the Mayor. A minuet by well known actors is planned as a feature.
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