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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1887
Page
4
The Boston Post publishes its subscription rates with daily options at nine dollars a year, four dollars and fifty cents six months, two dollars and twenty five cents three months, and seventy five cents monthly. Weekly edition costs one dollar per year, issued Fridays.
The citizens at a nonpartisan convention endorsed Nathaniel J. Bradlee for mayor and urged an incorruptible, economical administration. A careful committee was to complete a ticket, signaling a potentially broad appeal across party lines. Tonight's adjourned Republican meeting is expected to draw unusual interest.
The idea of reducing the Boston to New York trip to five hours is urged. Worcester to Springfield presents grades, but good roadbed could allow fast running elsewhere. Achieving the five hour goal would need around 47 mph via Springfield and 43 mph via the Air Line route on the New York quote.
The piece notes Rep Townshend of Illinois reviving a plan for a reciprocal trade union with South American nations. It cites prior favorable talk in Washington and Sen Frye’s support for funding an international congress. Townshend estimates $700 million in trade with those countries, $35 million of which currently flows to the United States.
In Philadelphia Mr. Powderly spoke at a fundraising lecture for striking anthracite miners. He critiqued the Knights of Labor relation to labor saving machines, urging agitation to ensure machines benefit mankind. TheIPP passage argues workers are intelligent and machines have raised workers' conditions, making agitating against them foolish.
The New York Tribune and Mr Fitz J Basson urge higher tariffs to protect farmers and fisheries, arguing eggs, lumber, and poultry benefit from domestic markets. The piece notes Basson favors retaliatory measures against Canada, while the administration seeks a settlement over conflict.
The railroad commission's ruling against the East Boston Beachmont avenue crossing at the Boston Winthrop Shore road grade endorses safety over expense. It dismisses arguments about making a private way public and notes the existing grade crossing at Winthrop Junction already poses danger.
The railway firm should fund 10000 toward grade change rather than 600 yearly for gates. Commissioners urge altering Beachmont avenue to cut overhead crossing costs and avoid Saratoga Street crossing at Winthrop Junction. They warn summer travel risks and rising abatement costs if delays persist.
The Atlanta election result likely boosts temperance efforts after a two year prohibitory law proved ineffective. Voters rejected prohibition despite harsh enforcement and liquor smuggling, with notable civility from editors Evan P. Howe and Henry W. Grapy. The piece credits colored voters for tipping the balance toward moderation and urges a strong license law instead.
The theatre performer Mr Richard Mangriep sent jacqueminot roses to Mrs Clevenant on her visit to the theatre where he starred in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. It was a gracious tribute to the wife of the President.
The Barrister staged at the Museum drew hearty applause for three act farce with a neat dialogue and witty repartee. Arthur Maxwell and Captain Walker entangle a mistaken bag swap and a host of complications as a clever stock company delivers strong performances from Miss Clarke Mr Coulter Miss Dayne and others. The Exiles follows with a two week engagement.
Frederick Warde's first Boston Virginius performance at Hollis Street Theatre earns enthusiastic notice but draws critique for overly formal acting and gesture. The review lauds Warde's sincerity and dramatic force in key moments while noting stage missteps and artificiality in transitions.
Boston residents recall the first The Exiles production ten years ago and attended last night’s revival at the Boston Theatre. The original run proved popular for its merit, strong mounting, and fine performances by Louis James Marie Wainwright Buckley L R Sherwell C Leslie Allen Dan Maguinnis Mrs Barry Craven and others.
The Park Theatre staged Charles H. Hoyt's A Bunch of Keys with Willie Edouin and Alice Atherton headlining. Miss Nash as Teddy Keys and Miss Ada Boshel as Dolly offer only modest dancing while the company, familiar to Boston and New York audiences, drew a large crowd for a week only performance amid broad horseplay and laughter.
The writer notes Boston’s mild spell giving way to a cold snap and urges outdoor adaptation. He praises country walks, laments missed autumn rambles, and comments on landscape beauty. He supports abolishing grade crossings in East Boston and recalls ocean superstition about Friday sailing with observed passenger reactions.
A survey of prominent individuals includes California Congressman Thomas l Thompson, Michigan Senator Francis B Stockbridge who will entertain on M Street Washington, and citizen George Francis Train who laments Maine. Doorkeeper McKenna of Troy rose from blacksmith to White House usher, while Pennsylvania Republican leader Chairman Cooper upgrades attire after Quay promises funds if Pennsylvania stays Republican. Mormon Bishop McKnight of Salt Lake City, a 56 year old former Plain Dealer typesetter, recounts his Cleveland upbringing and Mormon conversion.
The item reports in May, Mr. Chandler once Secretary of the Navy loading a musket with a heavy charge and aiming at Secretary Whitney. The note adds skepticism about kick from guns, suggesting this might be one of them.
The article argues President Cleveland departs from a strict clean sweep after elections, repartisans the service in some states, and faces pressure from professional politicians. It notes Republicans view reform as keeping Republicans in all offices and questions the alternative of a broad removal of Democrats.
A passage argues that dwelling on personal inequity harms society, leading to envy and rejection of laws. It warns that believing laws are unjust prompts cheating employers and descends into lawlessness or treachery, citing the New York Evening Post.
A woman died instantly yesterday after two horses pulling a wagon hit her near Park Square following a runaway from the Boston and Providence freight yard. The victim, described as about 60 years old with a round face, wore a blue wrapper and a black bonnet and carried two packages. Undertaker Jones handled the funeral arrangements.
Lowell Democrat Stephen B. Puffer and Gloucester Republican David I. Robinson lead slates with Fitchburg Citizens Fred Fosdick, Brockton Prohibition Jonathan White, as local races anchor the ballot.
A column surveys topics from Rev Parker and Anarchy to Moody in Louisville. It notes English and French affairs, Narcissus trials, Garfield Wyoming street name change, Battle Mountain seeking a minister, and Texan Ranger Lee Hall’s praise of law and order. It also mocks Jay Gould and references Hartog with Grant.
A Halifax delegation of trusted Liberal leaders will visit Washington to present pro commercial union views to the fishery commission. The plan aims to unite Dominion opinion, with upper provinces joining, possibly one representative per province, as Bayard and Tupper are anticipated to influence the dispute.
Washington reports at New port torpedo station tests mount incandescent lamps on 20 foot submerged poles to light waters to 150 foot radius. Submerged lights show little glare, potentially allowing boats to counter mine fields by cutting cables or sweeping mines aside. Torpedo launches may be equipped with these lights in the future.
Last evening Cambridge saw a large turnout at Union Hall with 2500 inside and 1000 more in Temple Hall. Prominent clergymen and citizens spoke, signaling unprecedented public interest in the no license issue.
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