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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1889
Page
4
Society readers are informed that all money sent is at the sender's risk. Checks drafts and money orders should be payable to the Post Publishing Company for any mail or subscription matter.
The note lists where sections appear in the newspaper, with the Financial Department on page six, the Commercial Department on pages six and seven, and the Ship News on page three.
The Pan American Congress floated a return visit by U S representatives to Central and South America as a courtesy. If realized, it could yield trade advantages, though critics doubt the conference’s educational impact and fear promotional zeal by Wanamaker and spread-eagle rhetoric by Henderson. The six month observation tour aims to provide substantial learning but may be impractical.
Senator L. B. Ops, a prominent Southern Montana Republican, denounces efforts to deprive Democrats of legislative control and vows to oppose them. In Washington, Governor hires the statehouse and assigns guards to thwart a rival Republican legislature backed by Boss Quay and party managers to block Russell Harrison's bid for U.S. Senate.
The New York Maritime Register argues against subsidies, noting England funds sea postal service via many tramp lines rather than few subsidized ships. It says steam is now common and heavy bounties to build a steam marine defeat their purpose, while shipowners wary of subsidies may still favor them if given.
Speakers lauded at the Boston Cambridge Civil Service Reform dinner praised past work and expressed confidence in the future. A key moment was the Civil Service Commissioners presenting their national and state perspectives on the reform effort. Mr. Charles chaired the event.
Theodore Russell Jr and Arthour Lorp of the State board describe practical civil service tests. Lorp cites exam papers showing questions as fair preliminaries for clerical service and local police admission. The speakers argue the law works smoothly and counters spoilsman rhetoric about reform being merely theoretical.
Four new warships arrive in Boston Harbor signaling naval progress under current policy while political maneuvering intensifies in Congress. The piece contrasts ship types Chicago Boston Atlanta and Yorktown with their roles coast defense and long voyages and outlines caucus dynamics among Republicans and southern unity as they seek offices and tariff concessions.
The article notes the Republicans regain a House majority after thirteen years excluding a past episode. With the new Congress assembling soon, they seek a Speaker by a six vote margin. Rivalry for the post splits among Eastern and Western representatives, while the South supports.
A Republican press review shows widespread discontent over patronage under President Harrison. New York leaders like Walkner Miner and Miller protest ignored favors. officials in Pennsylvania report Postmaster General gains while others lament distributions and ignored recommendations.
The New York Tribune laments a revived Harvard student prank described as a sign stealing ritual. It notes long practice with vandalized signs such as 'Police Station' and other famed targets, while claiming older undergraduates now show less childish impulse.
The Hartford Courant questions Admiral Walker's overnight stay in Provincetown, arguing the inland publication misunderstands coastal matters and criticizes the decision as inappropriate.
The Journal reviews Captain CapMan's remarks delivered to the Tariff Reform League, noting the paper's stance on facts and its effort to anchor commentary in concrete evidence. The editorial framing emphasizes a factual, analytical approach to tariff reform discourse.
The passage notes republican aspirations in Australia alongside global movements. It mentions the United States France Switzerland and Brazil among others as part of a worldwide shift toward republican ideas.
The New York World urges government to deploy the squadron of evolution to Brazil, arguing the move hinges on a woman's reason, implying a gendered motive behind the call.
In Stanley's latest letter he does not mention the moment he attempted to aid Emin, and Emin reportedly said Pasha during the confrontation. The omission raises questions about the sequence of calls for help and the exact dialogue at the scene.
A letter to the Post critiques the school committee's exclusive push for a Lyng based physical training system in about 6000 pupils. The writer accuses a benevolent donor of pressuring school leadership, urging broader testing of systems before adoption and condemning charity as undignified influence over education.
A letter criticizes the school committee for pushing a Lyng system without full review and for organizing a conference led by a local figure to pressure or shield responsibility. The writer questions the conference’s purpose and calls for dignified, direct action by the School Board to serve the schools’ best interests.
Harvard fields a strong yet unsettled squad for the Yale game, with captains Cumnock and Dean in standout roles. Key performers include Upton, Cranston, Trafford, Saxe, and Lee, while Stickney, Crosby, Tilton, and Hutchinson temper the lineup with mixed form.
In Boston the writer recalls the city as a seaport and anticipates inspecting four cruisers Boston Chicago Yorktown and Atlanta. He praises towers in landscapes and churches as symbols of enduring effort and notes architectural towers in Trinity Brattle Square and downtown offices, linking them to national and maritime power.
A Cincinnati statement defends players against league control and salary rules, denouncing misstatements while pledging integrity in the game. Separately in Boston, a reader laments newspaper bill posters polluting Tremont Street with torn show bills and red handbills, noting evasive enforcement and police difficulty in curb.
Harvard and Yale football teams arrive for the tomorrow’s big game in Springfield. Harvard players stay in private quarters while Yale men lodge at Massasoit House. Discussions continue on athletics and league matters as Princeton’s role looms.
An attempted safe burglary occurred Thursday night at the D. Brooks confectionery factory in Dedham. A hole drilled in the inner flange of the door suggests amateurs were at work, not professionals.
Senator Ingalls nears finishing a novel while Bronson Howard plans a new pew play for January. Amherst Professor Mather recovers from surgery and hopes to resume next term. Prince Ferdinand and Princess d Alencon marriage plans collapse. Sculler Searle arrives in Adelaide gravely ill with typhoid. Ex Senator Pendleton reported critically ill in Brussels. Amelia B Edwards lectures at Smith College and earns LLD, first woman to receive the honor. Professor Adams of Cambridge, famed astronomer, aged seven to one years, likely the era’s leading English astronomer and co discoverer of Neptune with Leverrier.
A collage of wry lines and quotes on burglary, forgeries, cab hires, theatre, and literature. Notable items include a thief’s boast, a forged Hampden manuscript claim, fashion quips, and Maupassant’s origins and career.
About 175 veterans attended the Parker House dinner in observance of the 20th anniversary of E. W. Kingsley Post 118 G A R. General Alger and others praised the Civil War era, praised veterans, and recalled Boston’s coming parade crowd, with touches of humor and gratitude.
Beverly Massachusetts Nov 22 public interest remains high as school officials met Miss Davis the teacher who denied the alleged questioning of a Catholic pupil about church matters The pupil read the story Jack in the Pulpit and asked what his reverence was called the word father was given but not by the girl No confession or wine was discussed Samuel Schickler a German Jew was convicted at Auburn New York of tax on whiskey He jumped from a window after the verdict but was recaptured
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