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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1886
Page
4
The Boston Post lists subscription rates and publication notices. It notes pricing for one year six months and three months, with payments to the Post Publishing Company. A δικ Easter editorial policy and reader correspondence guidelines are mentioned, along with page placement details for sections like Financial, Shop News, and a Washington street address.
After the Fiftieth Congress elections, Liberal and progressive ideas show strong success in New England with four confirmed gains and a possible fifth in Rhode Island. Administration losses spread across Middle Atlantic, Western, and Southern states, while reform on tariff and civil service was a campaign focus. Cleveland’s support appears linked to the results.
The Chicago strike by Packers collapses after Knights of Labor officials counsel workers to return. About 25,000 men lose two weeks of wages as winter approaches while new hires number in the thousands and the industry resists discharging them. The piece notes arbitration should precede strikes, not after, citing Mr Powderly’s ideas.
A call for another Republican anti saloon conference comes from New York figures linked to a political machine. Prohibitionists shifted to the third party after the last election, with third party Prohibition votes rising 19 000 from prior figures, prompting plans for a permanent State Temperance Republican League in New York.
A bitter critique targets Dr. Holmes and his anniversary poem, arguing headlines distorted his words. The Atlantic Monthly is praised for publishing the poem in full to avoid hurried misrepresentation, with the Record accused of missteps in its handling.
The article argues Russia may delay naming a Bulgarian ruler by considering the risk that any chosen prince will eventually fall under rising Bulgarian national sentiment. It notes Prince Alexander of Battenberg, once a Czar’s protégé, favored Russian influence early on.
The text notes the Mingrelian prince growing closer to Russia as he lives in Bulgaria. It questions Russia’s confidence in any future Bulgarian policy and suggests the Czar would seek stronger control amid Bulgaria’s unsettled situation.
The Advertiser attacks the mayor and a sinking fund commission appointment as trivial while defending fiscal stewardship. It notes no undue cost increases, urges practical, results driven criticism of Mayor O'Brien and rejects partisan mudslinging in Boston governance.
The Herald misreads current party relations in Massachusetts as it notes Democrats gaining support yet lacking majority confidence. The piece credits Democratic sincerity and policy progress, while faulting Republican decline and machine politics, suggesting a shift toward Democratic leadership and a waning Republican influence.
The piece reviews Captain Codman’s critique of Utah governance and defends maintaining state jurisdiction over marriage. It opposes federal amending of the Constitution to ban polygamy, endorsing uniform state laws if feasible and praising Mormon communities for thrift while noting polygamy’s decline and the need for firm, patient policy.
The forecast notes the Democratic advance in Massachusetts and cites growing support drawn from Republicans. It argues that the Democratic appeal appeals to those loyal to the national administration while condemning the Republican machine for its alleged conscienceless conduct.
The report covers M Herbette's first interview as France ambassador to Germany with Prince Bismarck and questions Germany's formal consent to join the Paris 1883 exhibition. Lecroy explains the Festival of the Revolution will occur before the expo and be separate from Bastille destruction commemorations.
The passage discusses the 1876 Philadelphia centennial celebration and compares it with European participation in 1889 events. It notes the French Revolution as a model and mentions Germany and England as influenced by these exhibitions. It argues monarchies could join large world fairs with appropriate cooperation.
The Illinois governor's Thanksgiving proclamation is seen as relevant to political candidates It calls for humility in success and defeat and suggests both sides may give thanks The piece likens a failed electoral candidate to a shipwreck survivor grateful for what remains.
The Rev Dr C A Bartol writes from Boston praising veteran journalist and former parishioner Mr Greene. He recalls Greene as handsome, open, loyal to his beliefs, and a steady presence in church and press. He notes Greene’s baptism of his wife and child, daily readership, and steadfast public spirit.
The Chicago News questions the benefit of tariffs arguing both protections and foreign competition ruin home industry. It suggests protection fails if domestic rivals remain ruinous after protection. The piece casts doubt on which system offers advantage when both sides destroy competitiveness.
A Philadelphia Times editorial advocates effective missionary work to persuade women to choose well paid and comfortable household service over ill paid and uncomfortable factory or needle work. It argues such conversion would merit canonization for the persuader.
The text discusses a decision in Vue Massachusetts that would curb streetcar and railroad activity on Sundays and hinder Sunday newspaper preparation. It argues for revising old Sunday line laws to fit modern norms, noting temporary enforcement would serve troubled or malicious actors before broad relaxation resumes. The Philadelphia Press is cited.
The Providence Journal notes that Dr. McCosh quit Harvard in a fit over references to Princeton in Holmes's poem. It suggests his sensitivity exceeded his theological stance.
The Brooklyn Eagle argues the Democratic party is split on tariff policy after the late elections. It says the time is not ripe to purge leaders like Mr Randall or others with views less advanced than Mr Sheer man.
The piece argues defeats this year reveal lessons to secure victory next time, urging persistence and strategic learning for future success.
A historical note cites a Chicago Herald stance urging restraint before torching opposition. It defends an American officeholder delivering remarks to fellow citizens about their government and administration.
A Providence Star excerpt argues that Democratic tariff policy aims for free trade avoid openly admitting it. It claims leaders hide plans behind phrases like tariff for revenue only and free trade in raw materials to undermine duties supporting domestic industries.
Yesterday a gathering of Unitarian ministers met at the Unitarian building with Rev. George S. Piper of Bedford presiding. Rev. E. C. Abbott delivered the essay on Unity Clubs. At next meeting Rev. H. W. MacDougal of Rockland is slated to preside.
Lord Byndhurst visited to pass papers and reportedly sought to break the bargain which is linked to his father’s death. Gardiner Greene acted as agent for Copley. Harri son Cray Ovisa and Jonathan Masen bought the land for 18,450 dollars. The Boston State House, praised for its dignity, stands near this land and has hosted Lafayette, Presidents, and Revolutionary relics, underscoring its public monument status.
Lotta at the Park Theatre begins week two with Little Nell and a strong Marchioness turn, earning praise for humor in the latter while Singers and supporting players like P A Anderson as Quilp and Fred Lennox as Dick Swindler receive solid notices. The cast also features J A Mahoney Grandfather Trent J O Le Brasse Sampson Brass Sarah Manypenny and Grace Sherwood. The program tonight and Wednesday includes Nitouche to close the week.
A collage of wry excerpts from various papers notes Chicago’s striking conditions and wide credence gaps. It covers Maine Camden musical talks, funding woes for the Liberty statue, Darwinian jests, Charlotte Cushman’s verse reception, play ideas, advertising quips, and a Michigan safe caper with postage card finds.
Mrs Langtry made her reappearance on the Boston Theatre stage to a warily warm welcome. The Lady of Lyons will be repeated tonight and for the special Wednesday matinee she will portray Lady Ormond in A Wifes Peril.
The Howard Athenaeum hosted Gus Williams in One of the Finest last evening. John Mishler portrayed a New York policeman with witty antics earning applause. The program lists Captain Mishler and Oh What a Night in upcoming shows through the week.
The third and final week of Wilson Barrett’s Boston engagement opens with Hamlet last evening. It will be repeated on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and the Saturday matinée. A triple bill featuring Chatterton A Clerical Error and The Color Sergeant appears Wednesday afternoon and Saturday evening, with Clite presented on Thursday and Friday evenings.
Crowded Hollis Street and Harbor Lights venues welcomed Adenis and a large Bijon audience for John A. Stevens melodrama Unknown. Lottie Cauren Charles H. Mestayer and a strong dramatic company presented the shows at Museums and theaters.
The Handel and Haydn Society announces its seventy second season with plans for The Messiah at Christmas and two novelties on February 27 1837 Bach in B minor and Hiller Song of Victory The Creation on Easter April 10 with Soloists Lili Lehmann Mary H How George J Parker Jacob Benzing and orchestral support from the Boston Symphony tickets go on sale November 22 to subscribers and November 23 to the public at five dollars, with price rising November 24.
Dwicht L Moody began a series of meetings under Harvard Young Men s Christian Association in Sander Theatre last night. He will conduct services at Shepard Memorial Church through the week. News notes include Stanton elected editor of the Daily Crimson replacing W Talbot, with Sears named regular editor.
Albert Russell Wallace of England presented his fifth Darwinian lecture at the Institute of Technology on The Relations of New Zealand and Australia. He described the continents features animals and plants and highlighted differences from continental origins. The audience applauded warmly at the end.
The annual meeting at 7 Rowe's Wharf approved the treasurer's report and elected directors Th. M. Puisifer Elisha Thayer C. A. R. B. Shepherd and George E. B. Jackson for the coming year. Bb. Dustan was re elected clerk of the corporation.
A Paris letter describes the transfer of the Condé Museum at Chantilly to the Institute, highlighting Duc d Aumale s passion for rare art. It notes priceless works by Memling Holbein Raphael and others, with a focus on portraits, Rubens and French masterpieces, and praises Chantilly as a enduring art treasury.
Dr Frank Scully of Portland died Friday night and was buried yesterday from the Church of the Sacred Heart in East Cambridge. A solemn high mass was led by Rev. John O'Brien with deacon Rev. Harrington and sub-deacon Rev. O'Donnell. The eulogy was delivered by Rev. C M McDonough. Pallbearers included doctors Young Finnegan Donovan Joyce and several Portland, Maine residents.
The Unitarian Sunday School Teachers Union held its regular monthly meeting in the Second Church vestry with a supper and discussion on The Bright Side of Sunday School Teaching led by Rev. W C Gannett and other clergy and lay members.
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