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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1888
Page
4
The Boston Post notes a prominent Republican speaker claims United States Senator John P. Jones of Nevada “honestly expects” a Cabinet post for his services. The piece criticizes the era’s practice of rewarding loyalty with government positions and links Jones to silver mine influence shaping his policies.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers functions as a mutual aid society. Since its founding it has paid out 2 500 000 to families of deceased members and funds local divisions to support sick or disabled members. The group now includes over 90 percent of U S locomotive engineers and has faced criticism during the Chicago Burlington and Quincy strike, though overall its influence is seen as beneficial.
The state’s electoral outcome favors Cleveland and Tourman while the Legislature tilts toward Republicans. The New York Evening Post outlines Connecticut’s town based representation from 1818, revealing stark inequities: 60 towns with 11,851 votes elect 76 reps, while six cities with 53,664 votes elect only 12. New Haven and Union each send two reps with large vote tallies, and senatorial districts show similar disparity. The system, described as rotten boroughs, remains unreformed due to those who benefit.
An editorial analyzes growing disaffection over partisan use of the Grand Army of the Republic, warning that leadership has driven the order into politics. It argues for reform from within, restoration of nonpartisanship, and a return to its original charitable, mutual aid roots rather than a new Democratic faction.
A remark notes that a Republican majority will decide contested election cases promptly. It highlights anticipated efficiency in adjudication and signals a focus on swift resolution by party-aligned judges or officials. The statement frames speed as a governance objective amid ongoing disputes.
The Republican and Democratic committees are urged to adopt the Citizens' convention slate to keep school politics out of elections. Four current board members are named, plus new candidates including Miss Pingree who has kindergarten ties. The ticket is praised as nonpartisan and unsectarian, with broad appeal to conscientious citizens.
A fragment notes that through manipulation of party managers a really valuable organization was saved from wreck. No further details are provided in the readable text.
In Marseille a Royalist faction signals openness to a tacit alliance with General Boulang er, arguing for a strong monarchy and a Conservative majority next year. The move sparks debate on Boulangers power, royalist strategy, and potential royalist leaderships amid a shifting republic.
The article argues that Republican efforts to shape the South will face changing conditions as wealth grows, industrial education expands, and a literary awakening alters outlook. It highlights the shift toward definite, factual thought, the impact of recent literary methods, and Judge Tourger’s note on Southern literature’s realism and social role.
Anecdotes recount Sidney Bartlett Sohier Tolman Willey and others showing wit and charm. The piece recalls Madam Rockwood’s long life and links to Boston’s past, noting a bridge from colonial heroes to modern society and a garden city heritage.
A reader argues theater seating is uncomfortable and close, suggesting a public foyer for patrons between acts. She notes the New York World proposal would curb street exits and label those who do so as tipplers, while acknowledging the current system lets men slip out and retain doubt about their conduct.
Tomorrow evening the Music Hall presents Lachner Suite in D minor op 113, Volkmann Serenade in F major for strings, and Beethoven Eroica Symphony in E flat. The Lachner piece is praised for melody and solid structure, Volkmann’s work praised for elevating tone, while Beethoven’s third symphony is hailed as a heroic, deeply mirrors humanity’s struggles and hopes through dramatic masterful writing.
The Rev. A G Rogers, new pastor of the Universalist Church at Salem, will assume his duties next Sunday. The report covers marriages, theater circles, and notable figures including Edwin Booth, Law rence Barrett, and Senator Merrill, with notes on Alma Tadema’s London house and a Sheridan monument project. The Schwenckfelders fund a history project with a $60,000 subscription.
Brockton reports a blaze in White's block on Main Street likely from a kitchen stove at Everett House, with about 1000 dollars lost mainly to smoke and water. Other fires include plastering in a new block on Washington Street, a large barn near Mrs Ed win Clapp’s farm, and a Sparrows Hill barn tied to unknown cause. Damages range from minor to several thousand, with some insured.
A Philadelphia Telegraph excerpt describes John A. Secor’s Eureka yacht at Poillon's shipyard in Brooklyn using atomized petroleum exploded by electricity for propulsion. The system drives water via bow and stern pipes, claims high safety, and suggests theoretical speeds near eighty eight knots with a 4000 pound push over about 100 feet. The forward pipe enables backing and stopping. trial trip is highly anticipated.
A London despatch reports that John Bright remains strong and churches trust his recovery, with renewed optimism about his health after illness.
A New York Herald article notes Dorman B. Eaton tries to sway Republicans toward civil service reform, but party leaders resist, hearing only calls to “Turn the rascals out.”
Gossip hints at James G Blaine selecting the rival Me Too of his foe Roscoe Conkling for secretary of the treasury, a notable political twist discussed in Philadelphia Record Indiana.
Judge Gresham cites vast sums raised in Philadelphia and major cities, surpassing one million dollars, argued to be used to buy elections. The piece accuses Republicans and political Pharisees of corruption, suggesting professional persuaders, “floaters in blocks of fire,” profit from voter debauchery.
The last campaign heightened public interest in price changes and factory conditions. Reports of tariff increases or wage cuts spark nationwide debate as consumers learn the tariff is a tax and protectionists face renewed trouble.
The New Bedford Mercury critiques Republican zeal for temperance and ballot reforms, arguing victory would demand long, costly struggles. It accuses the party of bribery and vote trading by saloons, noting the election of a governor who vetoed reform bills and Indiana electors bought via a plan by Dudley, feasible only with secret ballots.
Harper's Weekly argues opponents must persuade national intelligence and common sense that reform is needed and that keeping a postmaster in New York or Oregon reflects public preference for tariffs amid broader dangers to American politics. The piece critiques partisan talk and stresses politics as more than spoils of office.
A collage of light satire and social quips from Harper’s Weekly and Chicago Tribune style sketches. Jokes about propriety, politics, manners, and Thanksgiving customs mingle with Binghamton and Washington Post snippets, plus a joke on Vassar girls and a doctor patient tale.
In Leadville churches gain support from gamblers and disreputable locals, yet aid and care arrive from Sunday school workers. A former offender credits church charity at St Luke’s and St Vincent’s Hospitals, showing the church’s high standing through its acts and works.
The granite monument includes a base four pillars and canopy with a bronze bust. Designed by William Clark Noble of Newport, the bust cost 2200 with total monument and ground at 9300. Inscriptions praise the eminent tragedian noting his gentleness and strength, erected by friends and others.
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