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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1888
Page
4
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The Rhode Island constitutional amendment abolishing suffrage restrictions is announced. If Rhode Island were larger, its emancipation would rank just after the national election in importance. The state’s electoral votes are small, making them unpredictable for the next election.
The piece ridicules Generals Banks and Burler and their pledge of a free ballot. It cites past presidents and asserts the only solid response lies in General Ulysses S. Grant’s record in Louisiana during winter 1876. It argues Grant’s example outshines Harrison and allies.
A Philadelphia firm holds a 370 900 contract to supply blankets to the Indian bureau, entered by Oberly’s predecessor. An inspector rejected delivery for not meeting sample standards, another backed the contractor, and four Indian commission members plus five inspectors weigh whether the goods meet quality, illustrating a shift to home manufacture.
A London press feud over Sackville passports is judged harsh by many readers. LABOUCHIERE argues the American move was justified though strong. Cleveland’s response framed the election, with parallels drawn to if Britain faced similar pressure. The piece urges calm and measured English reaction.
Despite rough conditions the steamship Umbria completed the Sandy Hook to Queenstown run in six days two hours and twenty two minutes, apparently beating the previous best for eastward steamship voyages.
April voyages show Etruria completing the route in six days four hours forty minutes while Umbria matches with six days thirteen hours. Westward runs are faster with Etruria at six days one hour fifty minutes. Strong northwest gales aided recent progress, and Umbria gains from a manganese screw propeller offering about a half knot speed boost without extra power.
A Washington source says President Cleveland favors moderate tariff cuts, citing stronger support for tariff reform in Connecticut Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In Connecticut towns like Norwich and Stonington the reform message attracted large crowds and vote gains for reformers as Democratic opponents faced bolstered opposition. Across New England the reform movement shows momentum with civic groups promoting lectures discussions and investigations into tariff harms to workers and industry.
A reader friendly feature notes Europe’s persistent tensions despite reassurances. It compares alarmist headlines to the shepherds cry of Wolf and cites recent gloomy dispatches from European capitals. Lord Salisbury’s speech is mentioned as an attempt to calm fears, though impressions remain wary.
Independent citizens favor a business like, economical administration by either Hart or O’Brien amid distrust of City Hall’s partisan handling. The piece notes Hart’s frank platform, regrets over incumbents, and the need for a shift from party machinery to efficient governance.
The New York Sun urges Congress to abolish the current postage stamp when it convenes in December. The paper notes the stamp's political eccentricities but credits the Sun with consistent esthetic ideals and a long-standing opposition begun months ago.
The New York Herald uses literary quotes for headlines, risking reader confusion as readers may not recognize the sources. The comparison to Sir Walter Scott’s chapter headings notes how reliance on familiar old plays or references can alienate contemporary audiences.
Mr William Archer prepares a book on drama exploring the psychology of acting. The title signals a study extending his earlier anatomy of acting and critiques such as Dipzners Paraloxe with anticipated clear argument. The work aims to advance critical, philosophical discussion of the stage across the Atlantic.
In Boston the removal of Public Garden seats stirreth debate on timing and comfort as record warmth shifts to chill. A horse and dog cart incident underscores quick presence of mind and the need for practical training to avert accidents.
The Museum staged Bronson Howard's Shenandoah with strong acting and expert staging. The piece blends war incidents with a love story centered on Gertrude Ellingham and Kerchival West, with Sheridan’s ride featured brilliantly. Cast members Mason Allen Davenport O Leary Clarke Pitt Wilson and Field receive praise for finesse and vigor.
Clara Louise Kellogg returns to Boston's stage leading a Kellogg company in a mixed review performance. Critics praised her Marguerite but found the numbers weak and voice impeded by time. Perugini Mephistopheles and Lynde offered some relief, while omissions and small chorus limited impact. Tonight Carmen with Annis Montague in the title role.
The Park Theatre presents Pawn Ticket No 210 with Miss Lotta whose performance mixes melodrama and horseplay. Review lauds the first act staging and certain supporting actors while criticizing Lotta’s acting as generally poor but enjoyable moments lift the piece.
The Howard Atheneum presents Terry the Swell a musical melodrama. It borrows from John Brougham and plays with familiar incident in a revived form. Harry B Bell shines as the hero, with good company and notable singing by the American quartet and effective scenery and mechanical effects.
Mr J B Polk opened at the Grand Opera House last night in Dr E H Sayre’s three act comedy Mixed Pickles. Despite the storm the house was well filled. Polk as Joseph Pickle and Parker as the Rev Arthur Pickle formed the mixed pickles of the play. The piece is among the most amusing seen at the Grand. Mixed Pickles continues through the week.
Indianapolis dispatch assesses Harrison and Sherman as remarkably similar in temperament and outlook while sharply contrasting their methods with Blaine. It notes Harrison’s secrecy yet deep, covert support for Sherman and hints at subtle influences against Blaine.
A patchwork of anecdotes and quips from American papers. political jabs about election betting, President Harrison, and Butler. a Chicago Times joke about a sewing machine gag. a New York baby weighing paradox in a hatching cradle. Anglomania conmen in New York and a study of con artist ruses in Boston and New Haven.
A Terald Indiana letter argues there is a strong public demand for honest elections. It contends money-wielding politics increasingly overrides the will of the people, citing presidential politics as a case where voter intent yields to politician influence.
The Chicago News notes that during Harrison’s first two years party measures passing the lower house must win merit votes and suggests tariff bills will need Democratic support. It asserts a small Republican majority may deter fraud and keep lawmakers disciplined to prevent unfair partisan legislation.
Philadelphia Times remarks on Rhode Island’s government and disfranchisement. The piece argues Rhode Island violated the fundamental law by disenfranchising citizens, noting Congress would act if a Southern state did the same, but Rhode Island faced no intervention due to its Republican voting patterns.
The New York Times reports a curious overlap in vote totals among governor electors and major candidates. Hill’s plurality over Cleveland mirrors Harrison’s margin, while Cleveland’s lead over Miller nearly equals the excess for electors over governor, suggesting a shared source of strength possibly linked to the Republican liquor vote.
Washington dispatch says Matthew Stanley Quay and General W. W. Dudley, leaders of the National Republican committee, have taken a full floor at the Republican League Club for months as advance agents’ office for the coming administration. They are viewed as key figures to judge applicants for office and aid in distributing rewards, with Dudley’s network aiding the President-elect and friends in staffing changes.
Boston Theatre issues a letter from November 19, 1888 highlighting the Howard Atheneum Star Specialty Company. The bass specialists from Europe are billed as a high quality novelty act, with Rich & Harris praised for organizing the finest specialty company in the United States. Theatre manager Eugene Tompeus believes the program will please patrons during Thanksgiving week.
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