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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1886
Page
4
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The Chicago poisoning attempt story is dismissed as a gratuitous fabrication by workers. The piece rejects labor as the culprit, noting anarchists and mobs co opt labor rhetoric, and predicts suspects will claim to act for the oppressed while likely having no honest work in their lives.
The jury's finding suggests Wilson owes Moen a large sum for borrowed money, while Moen owes Wilson nothing for services in settling lawsuits. The verdict leaves the true motive and the exact influence behind Moon’s conduct undisclosed and mysterious, offering no clear insight into the case's deeper motives.
Dr. McCosh and Dr. Holmes reconcile over Princeton sands lines while Edwards's critique highlights missing Princeton professors from the LL D honorary list. The piece suggests Dr. McCosh overreacted, noting Harvard could not honor all deserving scholars among about 250 colleges, and warns against reading a slight where none was meant.
President Cleveland rescinds Benton’s suspension after fuller facts show charges were exaggerated. He argues officials may engage in politics without abusing power, while warning that public duty remains supreme. The article cites broad economic improvement, cautious toward speculative ventures and past excesses, urging disciplined growth.
The piece notes rising Prohibition support drawing from Republican ranks, boosting totals in New England, the Middle States, and the West. It cites 211,000 Prohibitory votes in 13 states versus 115,000 for St John, and discusses implications for 1888 party strength and future elections. It also reflects on Edouard Laboulaye and descendants using aristocratic names in France and opinions on English titles.
The text argues that Benton’s suspension arose from misinterpretation of the President’s view on active partisan service, suggesting the charges were based on ignorance or malice rather than facts. It emphasizes the President’s expressed ideas and questions the basis of the suspension.
A national convention of United States and Canada trades unions is urged for Columbus Ohio on December 8 to consolidate rival labor groups. The move aims to weaken the Knights of Labor led by Powderly, seen as bloated and unwieldy, and points to a rising trend toward separate crafts unions. The Chicago stockyards strike failure is cited as evidence that Knights of Labor officers command force but not broad leadership of a larger progressive movement.
The text presents a philosophical assertion on economic improvement and the handling of treasure, warning against hollow inflation and pitfalls that could undermine the value structure safeguarding the nation’s future prosperity.
A Boston visitor Mr. D. D. Dexter dined at the Parker House with twenty three covers as he plans to move to St. Paul Minnesota. The Clefs with O. B. Brown hosted seventy, and ex Governor Rice presided at Youngs for New England Paper Trade Association.
New books reviewed include A Muramasa Blade by Louis Wertheimber, a romantic tale of the famed Japanese swordsmith and a brave youth, with illustrations by Shirayama Dani and Makamura Munehino. Also reviewed is Blue Jackets of ’61 by Willis J. Abbott, a vivid history of the Navy in the Civil War with battle scenes and portraits, bound in navy canvas.
A review of Hamerton's volume on Imagination in Landscape Painting notes its failure to appeal to a broad audience. The critic cites dark reproductions of major masters and praises a few pieces such as Claude's Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba and Chattock's Footbridge Over the Wiley, but calls the book a holiday disappointment overall.
Giovanni Dupré’s life chronicles a poverty born upbringing in Florence and Pistoia, early talent in wood carving, and relentless work to fame. The book includes anecdotes with Pope Pius X, London misadventures, and reflections on art, ethics, and his own faults in a lengthy, slower read.
The issue reviews Mrs Charmond and Fitzpiers in Mr Thomas hardy tale The Woodland ers noting Hardy’s habit of making flawed women alluring. It also surveys Allan Ramsay Burns and a Pro tectorate satire by Mr Traile plus brief notices of Boston literary figures and upcoming lectures by Mr Francis H Underwood in Edinburgh.
A Boston observer recalls Professor Torrey's Harvard history resignation and recounts a rival candidate, a young man who later became a renowned historian, diplomat, and author of Morton's Hope and The Romance of Merry Mount. The judge who declined him predicted a brighter future, unaware of the future celebrity.
The Springfield Republican argues no prior government had such a large surplus revenue, calling it a knock-down reply to foreign critics and observers on U S economic management.
The piece says Dr. McCosh made a natural mistake, not a blunder, and his conduct has been dignified with Dr. Holmes. McCosh will likely apologize to the poet, ending a new controversy as implied by the Commercial Advertiser.
The Providence Journal argues that current conservatism is not alarming if legitimate enterprise remains active. It warns that paralysis of enterprise and capital withdrawal would create danger, but maintains general business is not in that condition and should not be feared.
The Albany Argus notes with regret how various groups, though unrelated to the anarchist horrors, are attempting to thwart justice by saving the condemned murderers from deserved punishment.
The Philadelphia Record notes the Knights of Labor must show their organization was not used by mercenaries to sway ballots in Morrison's district or elsewhere. The editorial calls for clear proof of independence and integrity in the voting process.
The Manchester Union asserts Grover Cleveland surpassed Lincoln in public appeal, wearing well and maintaining a strong hold on the people today despite varying election results.
Letter to the editor argues the Independent circular reproduces Republican material with Blaine remarks. It questions Blaine's stance on civil service reform, English systems, and the spoils system, accusing him of covert sneers and misinformed statements. Independent.
The Art Club displays nearly one hundred brilliant works by William M Chase including portraits color drawings and landscapes. Elihu Vedder may exhibit in winter. A memorial show for the late John B Johnston is planned with loans from owners and works from Johnston. The Paint and Clay Circle, of which Johnston was a member, may sponsor.
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