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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1890
Page
4
The Boston Post issues a notices about daily milk prices and subscription rates for Boston readers. It lists rates and payment details with postal office and office addresses and states managment rules for manuscripts and communications.
Amusements this evening across Boston venues include Music Hall on Winter Street and Hamilton Place featuring The Bostonians in Robin Hood at 7 45. Boston Theatre on Washington Street presents The Soudan at 2 and 7 45. Griese Theatre on Washington Street shows Money Mad at 2 and 7 45. Fremont Theatre on Tremont Street presents The Leather Patch by Edward Harrigan. Hollis Street Theatre on Hollis Street features James O Neill in The Death Heart at 8. Park Theatre on Washington Street offers Faust Up to Date at 7 45. Tremont Street near Scollay Square hosts The English Rose at 2 and 7 45. Grand Opera House at Washington and Dover streets presents Love Finds a Way at 7 45. Howard Armeneum on Howard Street shows Rentz Santley Burlesque Company at 2 and 8.
The note announces where readers can locate the Financial Department on page six, the Commercial Department on pages six and seven, and the Ship News on page three, guiding navigation through the issue.
Boston opens its doors to the National Civil Service Reform League for its annual gathering the first time in the city. The two day program ends with a dinner hosted by the Massachusetts League for national reformers as speakers discuss merit system principles amid local political pressures.
The conference committee tariff bill sails through the Senate 35 to 27, ending a drawn out clash of private interests. It funds campaign debts of Quay and Dupuy and directs policy until the public mood can reverse it. Three Republican Senators opposed, while others allied with Quay supporters, giving the bill final passage. The measure shifts burden to East manufacturers merchants and workers, backed by Senators from scattered mining camps and fringe districts.
The article lauds Mr Joan F Andrew for unanimous renomination to Congress. It notes his rapid rise to national prominence in his first term and his influence on business legislation. It highlights his civil service reform stance and his role as spokesman for reformers in Massachusetts and New England.
The report on abolition of the African slave trade has raised his reputation beyond politics. His dedication to constituents is noted as he contemplates his current seat, following the strong endorsement Andrew received at the nominating convention.
The report covers Mr. Moriury's Monday St Helen's address in Lancashire opposing coercion in Ireland, criticizing police actions at Tipperary and praising Moriury's testimony while questioning Barbour’s stance. It notes fires in cotton cargoes as a risk and suggests investigations into causes such as matches, smoking, and possible grease use in handling cargoes on ships.
The fight over using the old Franklin School for the new Fire Department headquarters intensified as Aldermen backed the measure despite opposition. Alderman Carnuri urged adherence to the agreement with citizens and fire authorities, warning delays risk fires and capital loss while urging rapid initiative for the five-headquarters plan.
Pawtucket celebrates Samuel Slater centennial week with crowds from Rhode Island and neighboring states. The memory of Slater, who built America’s spinning frames, is honored through Sunday schools, a military parade, trades procession, rowing regattas, firemen and bicycle races, and other events highlighting his peaceful industrial impact.
In a Senate debate on tariffs, Mr. Pappock claimed Nebraska lacks the “low mood” of Democratic views and is prospering, while Mr. Pearr argued protection benefits farmers. Critics note Nebraska’s growth came from land, railroads, and immigration, not protection, and question why Western senators pushed to eliminate duties on binder twine and other goods. The exchange highlights a shift in perceived gains from protection versus market access.
The article contends the Grand Army of the Republic posts rent two upper floors free since 1887 with a three months notice to vacate. It urges city officials to reclaim the building for a pressing fire department need, accusing veteran claims of being fabricated to block the transfer. The Board of Aldermen is praised for resisting obstruction and is urged to prevail in the council.
The National Prison Association discussed police qualifications, advocating able bodied, honest, observant officers. It noted such individuals are scarce for police work and tend to seek better pay elsewhere, echoing the soldier’s quip about not getting all virtues for eleven dollars a month.
The piece notes natives in Africa shifting from barter to coinage, first on the coast then inland, with coin becoming the universal exchange. It suggests a future shift to bills of exchange and anticipates Ujiji prices quoted in London. It also comments on a dispute over the authorized representative of a popular English novelist and stresses that international copyright cannot be replaced by courtesy of the trade.
Mr Herbert D Ward and his wife Elizabeth Stuart Phelps will reside in Winchester this winter, seeking quiet for literary work at Winchester Highlands. London radical writer J Arthur Elliott has arrived in Boston to lecture, long a contributor to Chambers's Journal and author of Radical songs including Songs of the Fight. Elliott sits on the executive committee of the Metropolitan Radical Federation.
The Bostonians report a flattering success in Robin Hood with crowds asking for repeats. Only five more performances remain as Can can be replaced by Bohemian Girl Provatore and Suzette on the first three nights next week.
Boston readers learn how autumn club gatherings revive sociability, inspire discussion, and lift the routine of business life. The piece notes vivid pictures of club culture, the role of leaders, and a self critical look at writing accuracy inspired by letters from readers including “Old Codger.”
Mrs A Freeman Palmer ex-president of Wellesley College addressed New England Conservatory of Music students on the social side of school life. She urged individuality amid close student contact and offered social intellectual and moral guidance. An informal reception followed with faculty and notable guests including Rufus Frost Richard Dana and Alvah Hovey. ushers listed.
The funeral for Benjamin H. Dewing took place at 3 o'clock yesterday at his Broadway residence in Revere. Rev. J. P. Bixby officiated. no music or flowers per the deceased’s request. Burial is set for Dedham this morning, with many leading citizens and town officials from Revere and Chelsea in attendance.
Mechanics' Building hosts the seventh Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association exhibition with a new women’s department occupying 12,000 square feet. Notable displays include American art china by leading women artists and designs from the School of Technical Design for Women. Mrs. Marion A. McBride receives honors from New England Woman's Press Association and commendations from the Woman's Charity Club.
In Quincy on Sept 30, Miss Mary Adams daughter of Charles Francis Adams married Grafton L Abbott son of Judge Josiah G Abbott at noon in the Stone Church. The ceremony featured Lohengrin, guests included many Adams and Quincy relatives, with a reception at the Adams home afterward. The couple will reside in Lewiston after their wedding trip.
The marriage of John G. Ruge of Apalachicola Florida and Fannie F. Fuller of Chelsea was held at St Pauls Church yesterday forenoon in a large gathering of the bride's friends. The full Episcopal service was led by Rev. George H. Buck and Rev. John O. Lindsay with the bride given away by John Curtis. The couple departed on the noon train for their new home in Apalachicola.
L F Foster of Brookline and Leona R Stockman of Roxbury wed yesterday at the bride’s parents home on Alleghany street The ceremony was conducted by Rev W R Campbell pastor of the Highland Church Foster is noted as an expert revolver shot The couple will reside in Brookline after returning from a Western tour
Annie F Obear daughter of Reverend W F Obear and George H Johnson were married at Staplewood Congregational Church with the bride’s father officiating. They gave a reception at the bride’s Salem street home and departed for a Bath Maine wedding tour. The bride’s attire was described as prettily dressed.
The National Camp of the Patriotic Order, Sons of America, will convene in Boston at Faneuil Hall next week with 200 delegates including eight from Massachusetts. Sessions begin Tuesday at 10 a.m., followed by a reception in Odd Fellows Hall and a harbor sail Thursday evening. The organization has about sixty thousand members across thirty-one states and eleven camps in Massachusetts.
A collage of quoted snippets and commentary touching on Emery on a grindstone Delamater and Lord Mayor Savory. references to Tolstoi’s Toil, Prohibitionist Gill, and Carnegie tax ideas. notes on Chicago’s park fire hog losses and religious services by telephone. reflections on Dion Boucicault and Edmund Yates. admiration for a brilliant band and a tribute to a talkative figure.
Voters in Warren yesterday endorsed the Australian ballot method at a special town meeting. All town officers will be elected by this system and ballots distributed at town expense. The move reflects a push toward secrecy in voting and mirrors broader state practices for town governance.
A Chicago Tribune wire describes how the Reed McKinley July trio backed by monopolists will soon face backlash as high taxation and monopoly power provoke public demand for economic justice. The piece argues the administration overreached and risks losing political power.
The Pennsylvania issue centers on Quay Wanamaker and Delamater reacting to Robert Ellis Thompson's support for Pattison. Thompson, a "professor of protection," argues that clean elections and honest officials are the supreme republican concerns, while others resist framing the issue as protection to home industry.
The October issue reviews Prosper Benders second sketch on French Canadian peasants contrasting Quebec and Ontario life with Maupassant depictions. It also notes Theodore Dwight on The American Flag and John Paul Jones, Mrs Lamb on Southold history, Halidem diary extracts, and a Storrs frontispiece on national progress.
Quincy Sept 30 John Ricassite aged forty committed death by own action at South Quincy this morning by cutting his throat. He was unmarried and leaves a mother and sister.
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