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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1889
Page
4
The Boston Post states that money sent is at the sender's risk and checks should be payable to the Post Publishing Company. This reader-facing line outlines payment method and responsible party for subscriptions or notices in the Boston Post.
The notice lists where to locate department content: Financial on page six, Commercial on pages six and seven, and Ship News on page three.
The Boston Globe reports a broad inquiry into New York docks revealing lax Dock Department methods and officials lacking knowledge of duties. Emperor William I of Germany reaches Innsbruck after Constantinople with a private interview with Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria amid discussions about alliances and potential policy shifts.
Missouri engages the first test of its anti trust law from the last session. All state chartered firms must file affidavits declaring no ties to any combination or trust or face charter forfeiture. Major corporations linked to the Lead Trust and other named oil and sugar trusts at St Louis await potential charter revocation as deadlines pass.
The conference approved or modified rules affecting speed in thick weather. A fixed maximum for moderate speed was defeated, but new clauses require vessels to go at a moderate speed with regard to conditions. Side-light placement was clarified for steam and sailing vessels to reduce collision risk.
The article notes anxiety over the party platform on silver and pledges in the Chicago platform. It points to inaction by the Treasury and tight adherence to opposing policy. Rumors say President Harrison and Secretary Whipom will address the issue in forthcoming messages and reports.
The text notes that the silver advocates urge unlimited coinage to the President, a stance described as having painful significance in the current context.
Delegates from Central and South America return from a 6000 mile tour to Washington where they confront a U.S. administration favoring internal development over reciprocal commerce. They warn that current policy may block closer trade links and discuss possible subsidies and standard customs rules as limited avenues.
The November issue surveys new Trades Unionism and The New Tories with focus on Socialist principles influencing English politics. It links this to Liberal Unionism and the future national party, noting the growing weight of socialism in political discourse.
The piece compares Mr. Harrison and the Duke of Marlborough as they reinterpret Radical and Tory Democracy ideas. It notes growing acceptance of Socialism, the rise of new unionism, and calls for humanitarian reform through wage protection, union recognition, and better housing, signaling a broad shift in British politics.
The second British Art Congress in Edinburgh discussed promoting art in industry and proposals to curb ugly architecture. Suggestions included appointing a minister of fine arts or establishing a Court of Taste with veto power over new buildings and statues.
The Massachusetts Historical Society held a meeting with Dr. George E. Ellis in the chair after the death of Charles Deane, its longtime associate and first vice president. Remarks noted Deane’s forty years of service, followed by reports on letters, papers, and the use of the phrase Spanish main, plus society appointments and a new volume of proceedings.
The speaker argues art arises from a man's inner spirit rather than philanthropies or wealth. He notes leisure alone does not create art as Carthage shows, and cites Boston and New York’s youth as insufficient justification for artistic achievement.
On Wednesday at the Broadway Theatre in New York fellow actors gathered as representatives of the Actors' Order of Friendship to present Boor with the order's elaborate gold badge. Louis AlpRICH lauded him as the foremost actor of the English speaking stage.
The New York World features an extraordinary young woman who left New York yesterday to travel around the world in seventy five days. The paper devotes most of its first page and a map to the tale, though the purpose remains unknown.
The Philadelphia crowd reject claims of arrogance toward South American guests and say Mr Curtis held a personal grievance that caused him to exaggerate the incident. The first families reportedly attended the reception.
The New York World argues the novel The Master of Ballantrae deserves free exposure as its popularity makes it a public event. The piece questions critics who demand restraint and asserts broad readership interest.
The Providence Journal notes high expectations for President Harrison's forthcoming message and the extraordinary precautions against premature publication, hoping the speech justifies the secrecy and concern surrounding its release.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes Henry Cabot Lodge’s statement that Massachusetts will show a tariff-feeling majority in the upcoming election. It observes no Republican majority and a plurality under six thousand, far from last year’s thirty-two thousand, arguing Massachusetts does not support the tariff as strongly as before.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes Iowa voters produced a 5804 plurality for the Democratic gubernatorial candidate amid wider Republican gains on statewide tickets. It warns Democrats to govern with patriotism to keep independents and avoid partisan tricks that would drive away independent voters and offices. The piece hopes Iowa remains politically healthy with robust independent participation.
Ex Governor Austin Blair works on a book The Recollections of a War Governor Frances Hodgson Burnett recovering from accident not yet visiting. Joseph Dow Hampton historian seriously ill. W F Wharton returns to home from illness Congressman Cogswell leaves for Washington. D B Purinton elected president of Denison University. Rear Admiral Braine takes command at Brooklyn Navy Yard. C C Colby to join Canadian Cabinet as president of the council Sir John Macdonald to become Minister of Railways and Canals Colby sails from Liverpool. Harvard professor Dunbar resigns Phillips Exeter seat Sherman Hoar named trustee. Dunbar at the Azores.
In Boston tributes praise Charles Deane for industry integrity and kindness. The late antiquarian, who left mercantile life at fifty one to study New England history, is lauded for social hospitality and Harvard recognition.
The Bostonians praise Offenbach's The Poachers with Juliette Corden in a versatile Jibietto Bibletta role. Cast includes Marcassou Barnabee Hoff Cowles and Maconda with strong chorus and orchestra. Critics note improved singing and dancing, while lamenting audience encores and overlong repetition.
Young Hegner returns for a Saturday matinee on the 16th playing a self composed suite in G minor showcasing notable talent for thoughtful composition. Tickets are on sale at Music The Balmoral choir to give a concert at the Boston Theatre on Sunday evening the 17th.
The Mother by Troyon and a Van Marcke cows study headline a diverse exhibition at Myer and Cobb. Cesar de Cock and Corot landscapes, a Grolleron street scene, and Linde gum interior hang alongside Leroyle Harvesting at Twilight. Hardie’s Baldwin portrait draws praise as the Paris exposition debate continues. The Boston Art Club’s forty first exhibit opens January 17 with oil works limited to three per artist and a January 2 deadline for submissions.
A collage of witticisms and social observations. The piece notes a bald head and hair dressing, a convict, river ripples, and couples quipping about loud talkers. It mocks Moonstone legends, wine magnates, traveling troupes, and club wit. It adds a rifle sight use for diamonds and a Boston etiquette vignette about a crowded streetcar.
A New York Times report describes Edwin Booth's surprise birthday presentation at Broadway Theatre. Louis Aldrich announced a sentiment from the Actors Order of Friendship and presented Booth with an enlarged badge jewel for Edwin Forrest Lodge. Booth, in Hamlet costume, expressed heartfelt thanks and vowed to keep the jewel always. The gift bears dates November 13, 1833 and 1889.
The Dwight School Association held its annual dinner at Youngs Hotel with about 300 members present. Officers elected include President Samuel A Merrill and Vice President Fred A Claflin. other posts filled by A S Harwood S F Wilkins A A Glazier Francis I Weston Edward J Hathorne. Music featured George J Parker George E Glover Henry Nurenberg and E Goulston Jr. Speeches were delivered by multiple members including retiring president George B Ford and Edward J Hathorne.
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