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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1890
Page
4
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In Boston a debate on Sunday fishing by bluefish in Cape Cod waters contrasts with Jersey coast predicaments as fish strike in on Sundays. The piece also notes the Saturday Morning Club’s growing membership and lectures, a critic's musings on female beauty, and upcoming Old South lectures by John Fiske while praising Boston’s presence at the New York Horse Show with Whipple’s tandem team winning a class.
The editor will not return rejected manuscripts and will ignore anonymous notes. All submissions must include the full name and address of the sender to show good faith, though these details are not for publication.
The Financial Department appears on the Sixth page while the Commercial Department runs across the Sixth and Seventh pages and the Ship News is located on the Third page.
The city listings show Russian Art Exhibition at Boui.pimG 401 Tremont from 9 am to 10 pm. The Soudan plays at Boston Theatre Washington at 2 and 7 45 pm. The Heir at Law at Boston Museum Tremont near Scollay at 2 and 7 45 pm. Rudolph Aronson’s Grand Duchess at Grose Theatre Washington 2 and 7 45. Evans and Hoey Parlor Match at Grond Operators Washington and Dover at 7 45. Livpitiareenecta and Spectacular Company at Kiulis Street Theatre Hollis at 2 and 7 45. Chrysanthemum Show at HurricuLtral Hall Tremont day and evening. Sam Devere Vaudeville at Howard Athenaum Howard Street at 2 and 8. Mechanics’ Fair at Mechanics’ Building Huntington Avenue. Mlle Rhéa at Park Theater Washington at 7 45. Rosina Vokes at Tremont Theatre Tremont Street at 7 45.
The article notes a revolution in Honduras during a broader Central American crisis. It discusses possible Guatemalan interference under BARILLAS, potential war with Salvador, and the neutral stance of Nicaragua and Costa Rica. President Beltran’s ouster appears linked to financial troubles and perceived ties to Barillas, with limited clarity on immediate causes.
The Manufacturers' Record of Baltimore questions Speaker Reed's alleged remark that action is needed to stop capital from leaving New England for Southern investments. The piece argues the bill would disrupt business and threaten regional independence, casting doubt on Senate action as the new session opens.
Justice FriLp states in the California liquor case that liquor sales are a proper subject of legislative regulation and there is no inherent right to sell intoxicating liquor. Regulations vary by business needs, aiming to reduce nuisance, protect health, or remove odors, and the court hopes the point remains settled.
The Navy and Treasury departments are drafting bills for the next Congress session. One provides funds to build a steel wreck and derelict destroyer to operate along the coasts. The Hydrographic Office has urged an appropriation to address hazards to navigation posed by wrecks.
The document argues that expense is minor compared with protecting lives and property amid government negligence. It proposes supplying the Hydrographic Office with a survey vessel, introducing color blindness testing for merchant marine officers, and enabling Lighthouse Board experiments to improve lighthouses and light ships, claiming immediate practical benefits and urging congressional action.
The Treasury Secretary faces a pivotal hearing today on restricting transit routes to boost Port Huron interests, with ConGer seeking bond-transshipment withdrawal to divert lake traffic through that port. The move raises reciprocity questions and could reshape New England and Boston commerce, affecting wider U.S. and Canadian freight flows and anti-trade sentiment.
The article outlines New Hampshire and Connecticut rules for governor ballots requiring a majority, with the likely governor to be chosen by the Legislature. It notes Prohibition, Democratic, and Republican vote counts show a narrow margin, leaving the final outcome in doubt for months. It also discusses Salvation Army founder General Booth and his “In Darkest England and the Way Out” proposal for city and farm colonies to reform the poor, its practical flaws, and calls for a smaller scale trial.
Monday session in New York featured Dr Spritzks presenting a scientific view of the Kemmler execution. He noted bungled hangings led to the electrical chair, prefers the guillotine for speed yet asserts Kemmler died instantly. He warned future uses require at least 3000 volt current to guarantee immediate death.
Letters claim Lockwarr distorted the journals of Sir Waurrer Seorr, published in London last week and soon in the United States. Readers say the authentic journals reveal a more accurate view of the author, promising greater esteem, while alleging omissions and alterations biased the narrative.
The Rev Dr Perens of New York argues funeral expenses are excessive and that pompous orations and hideous mourning garb waste funds. He believes the ideas are valid in theory but hard to practice as ostentatious funerals remain dear to many, especially those with limited means.
The death of Miss Sarah C M Lovering at the Metropolitan Hotel in Paris is reported with emphasis on her vivacity and kind acts. She guided boys through Sunday school and continued helping beyond church life, leaving many grieving. An unknown man died after being struck by a fast freight train two miles north of Merton Connecticut.
The Providence Journal argues the Republican party is bowing to James G Blaine to salvage its fate as reciprocity shifts toward free trade. It condemns Reed McKinley and other leaders as discredited and warns they may fade from politics.
The Worcester Gazette notes Mr Matthews gains nomination under favorable conditions while Republican factions dispute Mayor Hart versus Merrill Moody. The contest could shake Republican support and influence the party’s solidity in the upcoming race.
Representative Bayne warns against breaking the tariff act into many small bills. He cites Senator West proposing separate measures repealing duties on tin plate binding twine wool and others. The danger is that individual interests sway votes as bills pass one by one.
North Adams November 11 burglars entered a double house on East Main Street occupied by Mr. Miner superintendent of schools and G W Sleeper last night and seized silverware a gold watch and money valued at 500 from Mr Miner and 100 worth of silverware from Mr Sleeper Miners money was removed from his clothing resting on a chair at the head of his bed
The Ven dome hosts A D Vorce Hartford showing Europe and West purchased objects. Prince of Tosa collection features la Famille Verte jars, Satsuma, and ivory inlaid swords. Demidoff enamel chalice and lotus crystal pieces attract buyers. Dolt Richards Gallery displays Edward E. Simmons paintings including Nuit and Bay of St Ives.
Edwin Booth will have his portrait painted in the Court House at Belair Maryland near his birthplace. Baltimore contemplates a birthday celebration tomorrow if Booth approves. In England, Joseph Chamberlain his wife and daughter depart from New York. Austin Chamberlain and Neville Chamberlain sail to the West Indies for the winter.
A collage of short items and quips from diverse places and figures. Notes on Higgins and a death explained as a fall from scaffolding. Greek educational minister candidate Mr Geroktosloponios faces proofreading hurdles. London studies state socialism in Bethnal Green housing plans. Insomnia joke from the Chicago Tribune. Commentary on Mormonism Home Rule China and Ward McAllister. Me and swordfish fence plans in Small Point Maine. Queen Elizabeth of Prussia correspondence to be published edited by Empress Frederick. Greenwich magisterial impartiality as a dog muzzling fine case. William Morris’s sailor persona and a Sea Swallow joke. Baron Rothschild’s Kneip nerve cure in Waershofen with private train. Bellevue Philadelphia organ grinder and a Frenchman saluting a monkey at Broad and Walnut streets.
The deceased include Hon John A Goodale of Nashua aged 73 a Boston Journal correspondent former Secretary of State and Prohibitory party leader. He led local education boards and fire mutual insurance groups and authored NH history. Also Isaac Blnxome of California died in San Francisco famed No 33 Virulance Committee secretary born 1823. William Gibbons of Marlboro died aged 82 with banking ties. Dekraft brother of Admiral Dekraft died in Washington aged 74, long tied to the Interior. Napoleon Harvey a lawyer from East Foxboro died after Harvard Law education and Suffolk bar admission.
Five men were injured in separate incidents yesterday. Owen Reardon of 26 Whitney Street Roxbury fell from a building at Upham's Corner fracturing his skull. Alfred Peown of 171 A Street Roxbury also fractured his skull after a fall while placing a boiler casting. Fred L Holmes at Lombard's Wharf East Boston was struck by a falling timber while unloading a pile driver and sustained injuries. William Lcotz of 15 Beaver Street Cambridge was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with a compound fracture of the left leg after a timber fell on him while employed by the Damon Safe Company.
Walter H. Howe of 6 Front Street Chelsea was arrested by Station 4 officers for posing as a police officer. He lured several boys near Hollis Billiard Halls to bet on a billiards game, displaying a large badge a club and handcuffs and threatening arrest for gambling. An officer detained him.
In Worcester on November 11 Dr Hosea M Quinby was appointed by the trustees to succeed Dr Park as superintendent of the Worcester Lunatic Hospital. Quinby is the current superintendent of the Worcester insane asylum.
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