Distrust grows over protective tariffs in wool sector
Boston opinion notes open repudiation by New England wool manufacturers of protectionist doctrine. It cites Ohio election shocks to the tariff ring, possible dissension within the Wool Manufacturers' Association, and fears that higher wool and yarn taxes could destroy mills. It also questions silver lead ore import controls and hints at Pan American Congress reactions.
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New England
WaitMan
Columbus Drlano
Ohio
American Wool Reporter
United States
United “States
Connecticut
Wool Manufacturers’ Association
Congress
Mexico
Wibdom
Windom
Pan-American Congress
the Treasury
Speed in Fog Rules Finalized by International Conference
The International Marine Conference settled the speed in thick weather issue. It replaced vague moderate speed with a rule: all ships must go at a moderate speed in fog mist or falling snow. Steam vessels must stop engines upon hearing an unknown fog signal and proceed with caution until danger of collision passes. TheFlexibility remains to protect captains' discretion while enhancing safety.
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International Marine Conference
Paris
Richmond
Goopmen
United States
Froop
Norway
Allison's tariff reform bid shapes Iowa race
The article notes Iowa Democrats misread the electorate, while Senator Allison persists with a patient campaign among farmers to push tariff reform. It contrasts his enduring influence with internal party doubts and questions if Republicans can hold the Senate seat.
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Iowa
Allison
Senate
Des Moines Register
Clarkson
Republican Agriculturists
United States Senate
Young People Popular concert at Music Hall thrills crowd
Despite threatening weather a large audience attended the first Young People’s Popular program at Music Hall. The program featured Rossini Barber of Seville overture Saint-Saëns aria and a Molé Oberon fantasy with praise for M Mel Molé and Mr. Nikisch. Noted criticisms praised Mme Alves and the Oberon fantasia while praising the orchestration and the Siegfried Idyll interpretation.
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Music Hall
Barber of Seville
Rossini
Samson de Dalila
Saint-Saéns
Alves
Siegfried
Wagner
Weber-Berlioz
Demeisseman
Mole
Jano
Schumann
Wiederfinden
Rheinberger
Mme
Rienzi
Mme. Alves
Grieg
Ich Kaunn
Fassen
Glauben
M. Molé
Nikisch
Bayreuth
Boston Post Publishing Co. Subscription Rates
Boston Post Publishing Co lists daily and weekly subscription rates for the paper. Rates include one year six months three months and weekly issues issued Fridays. It notes payment details and the Washington Office location at Corcoran Building and Fifteenth Street.
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Washington
Corcoran Building
Fifteenth Street
Editors Notice on Manuscripts and Page Locations
The editor states manuscripts will not be returned and anonymous letters are ignored. Writers must include full name and address with communications as a guaranty of good faith. Departmental locations are listed: Financial on page six, Commercial on pages six and seven, Ship News on page three.
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Ship News
Independent candidate urged for Boston mayor in 1889 editorial
The Boston Democratic city committee is criticized for nominating Mr. Galvin and for bowing to factional machines. The editorial urges nonpartisan citizens to support an independent mayoral candidate unaffiliated with any machine to restore businesslike municipal government.
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Democratic City Committee
Galvin
Democratic Party
Boston
People of
Opponents of Civil Service Reform Swell Campbell's Majority
The Journal notes that foes of civil service reform helped swell Campbell's margin as Foraker's campaign opened with strong anti reform rhetoric. It implies Republican Congressmen aiming to end reform will be disappointed by Ohio party gains boosting Campbell's lead.
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Campbell
Foraker
Athenia
Ohio
Bell
Sherman’s Stump Speech Fails to Move Ohio Voters
The high tariff advocates back Sherman’s late campaign entry arguing protective principles, while Campbell’s rebuttals dominate Ohio listeners. Despite studied high tax theories, Sherman’s arguments leave no lasting impression on Ohio voters as the election proceeds.
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Ohio
Sherman
United
Campbell
Connecticut Ballot Reform Gains Momentum After State Test
The success of a secret ballot test inspires reformers in Connecticut to push for a Massachusetts modeled law. Governor Bulkeley vetoed the original, while a weaker substitute passed with sealing requirements and banning ballot pedlers. The stronger system is gaining rapid support.
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Connecticut
Massachusetts
Bulkelefy
Hitt
New York
Montana Case Question on President Abolishing Court
A correspondent asks whether the President's action to abolish the court to which the appeal was made renders the judge's decision still in effect. Legal authorities are reexamining the case's peculiar circumstances, considering the moral and legal soundness of the opinion in the Silver dispute.
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Montana
Federal Court Appeal Limits in Territorial Case
Judge De Wotrr's ruling in Bow county disputes falls under a US territorial court. Federal decisions cannot be appealed to a state court. With the U S proclamation ending Montana territorial courts, any appeal must go to the Supreme Court. The case casts doubt on Harrison interference and notes Russel Harrison’s aggressive stance on alleged fraud and voter intimidation.
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Bow County
de Wotrr
United States
Montana
Supreme Court of the United States
Harrison
Russel
Death of Charles Deane renowned colonial historian
The death of Mr Coantes Drang at Cambridge after seven months of illness ends a fruitful career in early American history. He was a leading scholar on Virginia and Massachusetts, whose long research and writings will be missed by students of colonial history and related studies.
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Biddeford
District of
Maine
Bowdoin College
Boston
Wateriston, Pray & Co
Massachusetts Historical Society
American Antiquarian Society
Harvard College
University
Deanne
Governor Bradford
Plymouth Plantation
England
London
Fulham
Historical Society
Dreannr
Coantes Drang
Cambridge
Virginia
Massachusetts
Philadelphia Etiquette Sparks Controversy Over South American Delegates
South American delegates visiting Philadelphia faced a rowdy reception at the Union League Club. Guests, including wives and daughters, watched from a semi circle as locals commented on their appearance. Mr Curtis objected and escorted the party to supper, highlighting a clash between American courtesy and local display.
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Philadelphia
Union League Club
Wadam
Curtis
Fitter
Chicago
Milwaukee
Visitors in Philadelphia miss Wanamaker's sighting
South American guests toured Philadelphia including Cramp's shipyard and Caixps's Public Ledger office. The group apparently overlooked Wanamaker's department store, an omission joked about as possibly a paying ad for the Postmaster General.
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Philadelphia
Messrs. Cramp
Mr. Caixps
Public Ledger
Wanamaker’s
Postmaster-General
Enterprising Mr Apsey Hosts Sarasate and D Albet Show
Henry K. Apsey brings famed violinist Sarasate and pianist D Albet to a concert blend. The roster includes young Heoner and the renowned Parr in future bookings.
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Henry EK. Apsey
Sarasate
D’ Albert
Heoner
Divine Parr
Volapük Language Proposal Sought for Public Schools
The Volapik Club asks for teaching the Volapik language in public schools. They argue it could be as useful as other subjects children are expected to learn in modern times.
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Volapik Club
Nationalism Debate and Don Quixote Opera Preview
The Nationalist Club in Wesleyan Hall hosted George D. Ayers defending nationalism against Gilman’s Bellamy inspired critique. A second piece profiles Reginald de Koren and his comic opera Don Quixote with details of his training, influences, and plans for the Bostonians debut.
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Wesleyan Hall
George D. Ayers
Nicholas P. Gilman
Quarterly Journal of Economics
America
Gilman
Ayers
Bellamy
Brotherhood of Man
Sylvester Baxter
Mrs. Marsh and Miss Chandler Offer Noted Apollo Hall Recital
A refined audience heard Mrs. Marsh perform with Miss Lillian Chandler at Apollo Hall. The program included Schubert Brahms Foote Chadwick Rubinstein and Gade pieces with the duo delivering Gade daintily and Foote romance with notable technique and clear interpretation.
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Chadwick
Rubinstein
Censorship and Society Reflected in Curious Snippets
A collage of短 anecdotes and opinions on theater manners censorship and social behavior across Europe and America. The notes touch on Clara Morris stage choices landladies athletes and a joke about a waiter with a thumb in the soup.
Fireworks Rules Water Rates and City Notices
City fire commissioners issue regulations for safe fireworks storage and handling. Proposals for 2500 tons of anthracite and 200 tons Cumberland coal for school buildings received with multiple bids. City water board votes to deduct 7 percent from all schedule water bills issued Jan 1 1890.
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Roxbury
Boston
Charlestown
Dorchester
H. G. Jordan & Co
L. G. Burnham & Co
George M. Winslow & Co
F. W. Darling & Co
Thompson & Baker Coal Company
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West Roxbury
Brighton
H.G Jordan & Co
L.G. Burnham & Co
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Coal Casey
Common Council
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