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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1889

Page

4

Milk Near Washington Street Subscription Rates

Advertisement fragment lists subscription rates with figures such as 86.00 2.00 1.50 60c 1.00 for milk delivery near Washington Street.

Washington Street

Newspaper Page Indexes for Departments and Ship News

The financial department appears on page six while the commercial department spans pages six and seven and the ship news is listed on page three. The note indicates where to find respective content across the issue.

Ship News

Expedition at Korkarro doubts death of explorer

Letters from Zanzibar dated Oct. 5 report the expedition at Korkarro with a satisfactory outlook. The death report for German explorer Preters remains unconfirmed, and it cannot be assumed he is still alive. In France the anti Radical vote signals cautious reform and stability ahead. Brazil’s revolution proceeds quietly and republican ideas gain traction under Dom Pedro II.

Zanzibar Preters Korkarro Chamber of Deputies M. TimarRo M. Trrarrd M. Trrard France Brazil Rio de Janeiro Dom ProRo

Pension row and Boston voting trends threaten party trust

The article argues Secretary Noble may revoke Tanner’s pension handouts, restoring strict rules and collecting partial payments, accusing Harrison era mismanagement. It analyzes Boston results showing Democratic shifts and Republican gains, with Ward-by-ward vote differentials attributed to liquor-licensing influence. It also reports on the Massachusetts Tariff Reform League dinner discussing shipping policy and tariff reform, highlighting Captain Codman’s critique of DinGhy and defense of subsidies and British navigation reforms.

Interior Department Noble Tanner Harrison Cleveland Massachusetts ‘Tariff Reform League Charles R. Copman Republican Party John Copman Josefu S. Ropes Captain Capman Captain Codman Congressman DinGhy The North American Review Great Britain Coplan

Brackett's Vote Count in City and Ward Analysis

The piece analyzes Mr Brackett's likely gains from liquor interests and party power. It notes Russetts leads Corcoran in Ward 1 and nearby wards, Bracketts mounting deficit in Back Bay, and suggests Democratic-leaning votes could have shifted Bracketts fate if allocated to Russert. It argues police power influenced urban results and overall state margin remained tight.

Brackett Mr. Brackett Russern Myr. Corcoran Harte Bracett Russett Russert Boston

Woollen tariff petitions split on duty relief split

Dissatisfaction with the wool and woollens tariff drives two petitions to Congress for relief circulated by Frank P. Bennett of the American Wool Reporter. One seeks removal of the duty to align with cotton makers, the other a single ad valorem duty on all wool classes. The Wool Reporter prefers the latter but warns free wool could prevail without a genuine protection bill. The New England manufacturing sector faces rising pressure for emancipation from Columbus Delano and Ohio wool-growers.

New England ColumBus Delano Ohio

Britain Surpasses in Shipbuilding and Free Trade Triumph

The piece argues that British shipbuilders outpaced protected American rivals after adopting freer labor and innovation. It cites Clyde shipyards, foreign tonnage shares, and limited British subsidies, contrasting with American protectionism and arguing for free trade as the path to prosperity. It also critiques local school reforms and previews upcoming concerts and cultural events in Boston.

Capman America Clyde Cuba Dingley Great Britain England Copman Post Office Admiralty Herald The Statesman

Physical Training in Public Schools Ends in Debate

The Board of Supervisors report advocates the Swedish Lina method via Mr Posse and endorses Miss Many E Auten’s system, urging careful examination before the school committee acts. Critics say other methods are underrepresented and the inquiry appears biased and rushed.

Miss Allen Board of Supervisors Posse Board of Supervisors of Schools Dio Lewis Winship Delsarte Monroge

Erroneous Street Mentions Highlight Newspaper Vigilance

The Herald notes a minor error by Taverner mislocating Charlesgate West as part of Beacon Street and shows the ease of mistakes in addressing such items. It also corrects an address cited as Mr. Co H J Woopgury, stating he lives in Lynn, illustrating how hard it is to avoid errors.

the Herald Mt. Vernon Beacon Streets Park Street Temple and Derne Streets Amory Ticknor Mansion Charles Bulfinch State House Temple Street John Temple Bowden Winthrop Pete Jackson Australia London Jem Smith England Smith Taverner

CapMAN Speech at Tariff Reform Dinner Cues Debate

The Journal previews Captain CapMAN’s remarks at a Tariff Reform League dinner and notes readers may find advantage in his position. It references Consul New of London as a strong protec tionist choice highlighted by Mr. Blaine for a key government post.

Captain Capman Consul New London Blaine

Queen Victoria Invites Dom Pedro to Windsor

The English sovereign shows unusual compassion toward Dom Pedro by inviting him to Windsor, hoping he enjoys a quiet time despite his misfortunes. The remark notes Victoria dislikes entertaining people, implying a restrained royal hospitality.

Victoria Dom PeorRo Windsor Dom Pedro

Guinness Gives Large Sums for London and Dublin Dwellings

Sir Edward Guinness donates 200000 pounds for London poor housing and 50000 pounds for Dublin dwellings. The brewer aims to aid less fortunate customers and promote prosperity, noting his stout business as a reason for generosity.

Edward Guinness London Dublin

Music review of The Bostonian s new opera comique

The Bostonian audience applauds Mr de Koven s revised operetta The Boston ians praised as best American operetta yet with a strong ensemble cast and notable staging Fred Dixon earns special praise for production effort Miss Davis and Miss Corden shine in solo work while Barnabee Frothingham and Cowles receive high marks The opera to run nightly this week with a Saturday matinee Also notes on the He gner matinee program and tickets on sale at the Music Hall.

Fred Dixon Mr. Barnabee Mr. Frothingham Miss Davis Miss Corden Cowles MacDonald Hoff Otto Hegner Mendelssohn Quintet Club

Origin of Portrait Sculpture in Ancient Egypt and the Ka

Boston notes describe Amelia B Edwards's Chickering Hall lecture on Egyptian portraiture and the Ka. The piece links portrait sculpture to funerary belief, traces Egyptian schools from Memphite to Ramesean periods, and notes an upcoming talk on Bubastis. Also reflections on Beacon Hill changes, Fort Hill cuts, and intercollegiate athletics.

Amelia B. Edwards Egypt Chickering Hall Miss Edwards Pope Mark Twain Middle Empire Hiksos Dynssy Hatasu Rameses I Seti Ramesesi

Noah Curtis Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday in Boston

Boot and shoe maker Noah Curtis of Congress street marked his fiftieth birthday with a gathering at the Suffolk Club. Notable attendees included Leopold Morse Boston Herald A J Bailey Samuel Hatch and many from the Suffolk Central and Castle Harmony clubs. A collation followed around 4 pm with toasts from ex Congressman Morse and Solicitor Bailey and a cordial, orderly departure with best wishes for Curtis.

Noah Curtis Congress Street Suffolk Club Suffolk Central Castle Harmony Leopold Morse Charles H. Andrews The Boston Herald A. J. Bailey Samual Appleton H. E. Darling Samuel Hatch Jacob Morse Bailey Curtis

Notable Snowbird Moves and Shipyard Veteran Visits

Personal, Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland heads to Florida for the winter while Abraham Lincoln’s son recovers in Paris. William Evarts and family arrived on the City of Paris in New York. Robert Bonner heads to San Francisco to inspect the Sundl trotter, said to cost $60,000. Cambridge donor Cushing Nash gives $20,000 to the Botanical Museum and Library via Professor Goodale. Mrs. James Brown Potter plans an Australia tour and sails for Melbourne in April. Samuel D. Carleton, an octogenarian Maine shipbuilder, visits Boston as Rockport yards pride themselves on vessels that never founder at sea. Carleton awaits a Maritime Exhibition delegation and remains active in shipbuilding circles.

Rose Elizabeth Cleveland Florida Lincoln Abraham Paris Morrell Mackenzie William M. Evarts New York Robert Bonner San Francisco Trotter Sundl Mr. Cushing Nash Cambridge N. C. Nash Boston Goodale Botanical Museum and Library James Brown Potter Australia Melbourne Maine Samuel D. Carleton Carleton, Norwood & Co Rockport Carleton Carleton Yards P. J. Carleton H. W. Carleton Wandering Jew William H. Macy Adolph Obrig Frederick Billings

A Mosaic of Curiosities and Quips From a Bygone Era

A collage of quirky observations and facts ranges from political barbs to odd inventions. It notes Prohibitionists amid a Waterloo, jokes about debt, Ibsen pronouncements, Worcester blind college cricket, an electric tooth extractor, a Tacoma skipper's round-the-world boat plan, Lofting's thimble origin, and O'Reilly behind the South African diamond rush.

Congress Tammany Ovando Oregon Squibbs Cramp Nibbs Ibsen J—sen College For the Blind Worcester Eng Charles Johansen Tacoma Wash London San Francisco Cape Horn Johansen Lofting England Thimble John Lofting South Africa O'Reilly O’reilly

November Brides in Gupmanton New Hampshire

The Congregational Church was decorated for the marriage of Charles H. Glidden of the Post staff and Miss May P. Orange. Miss Sadie H. Orange served as maid of honor and Walter E. Adams of the Boston Herald attended the groom. A reception followed at the bride’s home.

Sadie H. Orange Walter E. Adams Boston Herald 8.S.N. Greeley

Calhoun and Ellis Family Wedding at St John

Arthur L. Calhoun of the Traveller editorial staff wed Margaret Ellis eldest daughter of J W Ellis M P in a private ceremony at St John New Brunswick attended only by close family members in attendance.

Miss Caroline Clapp Baker Weds William Burlen in West Church

Miss Caroline Clapp Baker and William H. Burlen were married yesterday at the old West Church officiated by Rev. Dr. Bartel. The ceremony followed by a reception at the bride’s home and a wedding tour before settling at the Hotel Imperial after December 1.

Cornelia Cook Mendelssohn West Concord Street

Ensign Stratton Wedding in Cambridge Home Ceremony

Miss Martha L Stratton daughter of the late Ira Stratton wed Mr Dwight W Ensign of Boston at her mother's Cambridge residence. Rev Lucius R Paige officiated before about twenty guests beneath smilax and a floral ball. The couple plan a Florida honeymoon and will be at home in January.

Ensign—Stratton Martha L. Stratton Ira Stratton Dwight W. Ensign Boston Bigelow Street Cambridge Lucius R Paige Universalist Faille Francaise Carrie Perkins Woodcock Penn Sarah Hotel Vendomer Beacon Orchestra Ensign Gland Grove Florida Yhorndike

Professor Cope Lectures on Vertebrate Evolution

An unusually small audience attended Huntington Hall as Professor E. D. Cope lectured on the Evolution of the Vertebrata. The talk used wall charts and specimens to illustrate primitive and specialized vertebrates and to compare birds and reptiles.

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