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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1886
Page
4
In the Moston Post for November 13 1886 editor Cutting reappears as the alleged leader of a border filibuster against Mexico. The piece cautions exaggeration by Southwestern papers while noting local and federal concern over Cutting’s provocative raids and possible official accountability.
The Ohio ruling bars government suits against Bell Telephone Company over patent fraud claims. Six patent priority suits await Supreme Court hearing January twenty four. The government may appeal to the Supreme Court or sue Bell in Massachusetts, delaying merits.
The Flint and Lime Glass Protective Association forms in New York uniting Eastern and Western interests to create a window glass pool. The aim is a steady market at reasonable prices and to curb ruinous competition, echoing coal industry goals amid high tariff protection raising worker wages from 29 to 75 cents per day over twenty five years.
In a speech after the sere nade on Thursday evening Amos J Cummings the New York congressman speaker noted that his downtown district prints more papers than any other in the nation with 27 daily newspapers 187 weekly papers 295 periodicals and 418 total newspapers and magazines He is president of the New York Press Club and is seen as fitting for such a district.
The sober second thought among Republicans surfaces as Congressman Frank Hiscock of New York comments on Morrison's defeat. He says he prefers Morrison's honest purpose and principled stance to party-driven manipulation, while still supporting Republicans elected to Congress.
The Albany Journal notes indications that forces backing Air Evarts may switch to Levi P. Morton next winter. Miller gains country support while Hatch? Hiscock seen as balance of power. Morton, a wealthy man in politics, could be an improvement yet seeks glory and personal advancement. His election would push the Senate toward a perceived goal.
A fragmentary report sketches a shift in a development project toward a mansioned enclave for the wealthy. The text hints at growing exclusivity and financial barriers shaping the area’s evolution.
The piece contrasts the modern South with Northern ideals post Civil War. It notes Southern leaders adopting progressive, business‑oriented aims while lingering Yankee stereotypes persist among rural Southerners. It cites the Atlanta Constitution and Southern press vis a vis a potential war with Mexico.
The Congregational churches of Connecticut urge public sentiment against Sunday newspapers and rail traffic, aiming to persuade Legislature to bar Sunday trains and curb European tourism. Dr Chesebrough links moral decline to European tours and proposes a السياسة restricting return from abroad, sparking debate over state building plans and preservation of the State House front. The piece also notes the Saturday Morning Club's lectures, aquarium nostalgia, and a rain forecast easing drought and umbrellas surplus.
Readers debate whether Hawthorne warned Lowell that interview material could be published and if Lowell knew that the World interview would appear. The piece argues journalism must avoid pressuring a public figure via personal friendship and stresses limits on what can be printed while valuing direct facts for readers.
The last Legislature’s push for a new State House is recalled as plans for its enlargement near completion for acceptance by the next General Court. A resolve empowered the Governor and council to devise a general plan for use and improvement of lands around the State House, including the grounds.
Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland writes to the New York Evening Post denying ties to the Chicago monthly Literary Life and calls publisher Elder’s interviews false. She condemns his conduct and rejects being associated with his upcoming supposed Miss Cleveland's Magazine, urging an end to the imposition.
The New York Sun reports Washington E. Connor Jay Gould’s former partner seeks yacht estimates by mail from British builders. Six responses offer other yacht types prompting Connor to travel to England and Scotland to meet builders. The piece notes US builders produce the fastest steam yachts and predicts limited sympathy for his troubles.
A Brooklyn society debate over plumage notes feather workers warning that banning bird feathers endangers many toilers. It explains humane protest targets songbird and live-plucked feathers while noting ostrich and birds of prey feathers could still provide work.
The Saturday Morning Club in Boston begins its season as a fourteen year old educational force shaping taste and culture. Founded by twenty five young women from Beacon Hill, meetings featured readings by invited writers and lively discussions while maintaining propriety and domestic balance.
The Boston Republic lauds the President for resisting the trend of awarding questionable degrees by leading American colleges. It faults the practice as promiscuous conferring and says the President showed good sober sense by refusing to participate.
The Philadelphia Press notes widespread belief in the past ten days that reform of tariff policy should not be handed to its vocal opponents. The piece critiques the notion and discusses political implications of tariff reform debates.
The Providence Journal urges prudent statesmanship to keep high home market value while expanding world trade. It argues for growing commercial intercourse to advance domestic industries and fairly remunerate labor, avoiding isolation.
In Minnesota the Republicans face discontent after the Ista election as the party wavers on protection policy, signaling tension within the GOP and potential shifts in stance.
A Chicago Herald quote condemns large campaign sums as disgusting and degrading. It calls out politicians who accept money as undermining self respect and harming republican institutions.
The New York Graphic praises Governor Hill as farsighted and prudent, warning rivals Blaine and the vest to watch closely for his moves or face miscalculations and trouble ahead.
The Atlanta Constitution notes that Democratic apathy in the South may indicate broader trouble and mentions the administration has ordered an inquiry into the matter.
The Philadelphia Record quotes Sunset Cox urging Mr. Henry George be sent to the New York constitutional convention. The piece argues such an assembly would expose him to fatal harm against the foundation of our representative government, labeling George as more destructive than constructive.
The Philadelphia Times notes beer price increases as Chicago butcher troubles spread costs to all, especially the least able to bear daily expenses. It calls the AV interview view on strikes bluntly ignorant and foolish.
The Atlanta Constitution notes a claim that Blaine cannot win the presidency, arguing the laboring men favor honest government and would not vote for a corruptionist. It dismisses Blaine as a hard worker but unlikely to reach the nation’s top office.
It is noted that if electors had been chosen last Tuesday the Democrats would have 209 votes to 192 and could spare several small States. The remark suggests such a vote would be welcome in 1888, per the Washington Poet.
M Paul Bert born Auxerre 17 October 1833 rose from physician to scientist and politician. He studied grafting and atmospheric physiology winning prizes, entered politics in 1870, served as deputy for Yonne and then minister of public instruction briefly before becoming minister resident at Hue Annam. His works include De la Greffe Animale and La Pression Barometrique illustrated his scientific fame.
The Rev Archibald Alexander Hodge D D LL D longtime Princeton College theology professor died yesterday at age 63 after a short illness. A Princeton tutor and editor, he studied at the college and served as missionary in India before pastoring in Maryland Virginia and Pennsylvania. He later joined Princeton as professor of theology and was known for works such as Outlines of Theology. Funeral at 2 p m Monday.
The Rev J S Fitzpatrick widely known Roman Catholic priest died at the episcopal residence near St Joseph's Cathedral Hartford Conn at 12 50 yesterday. He progressed from St Mary's Seminary Baltimore and served many Connecticut parishes with notable work in New Haven under Bishop Walberry. He was 47 and died of Bright's disease.
The article reports the deaths of several prominent individuals including the Earl of Enniskillen, Herr Ritt Scholler of Vienna, Captain Thomas Ferney of the coast survey service, and local figures Charles Drew of Fairhaven, Merrick Mansfield of Dorchester, and Dr. Nathaniel K. Kelley of Plaistow. It notes Ferney’s naval service and Metis rescue, Drew’s Fairhaven origins and church schooling, Mansfield’s career path, and Kelley’s Bowdoin education and legislative service.
The Clyde Park Country Club holds its final fall meeting this afternoon with races and riders listed. Hunters stakes include Whirlwind Telephone Falconer Nettle and pony sprint Cowboy Billy Piper Herald Mermaid Mollie Darling Forbes c m Forbes b g. Clyde Park stakes feature Dane Binnacle Touchstone Worth and Yorktown. Half bred handicap lists The Cob Berchard Birthday Sleepy Tom Nettie with weights.
The piece surveys political clamor and social satire from various cities. It lampoons statehouse boredom, praises past leaders, notes intrigues about Democrats and Republicans, and pockets of European misgivings. It blends jokes on charity, art, and manners with quips about newspapers and public taste.
Two 1887 calendars from Roberts Bros feature a French calendar with blue gold and red white fleur de lis design and daily thoughts from French literature. The companion Morning and Evening calendars present English selections by two eminent critics on robin egg blue and silver mounts. Quotations come from nearly 500 authors, praised for freshness and vitality.
Elizabeth Cleveland denies any current connection to a Chicago magazine and rejects recent interviews as unfounded. She notes published letters about Tyrian purple and the Venice of the West were not written by her and caused confusion among readers.
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