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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1891
Page
4
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Amusements today list Tremont Theatre Tremont street at 2 and 8 Stuart Robson stars in She Stoops to Conquer Boston Muskeum Tremont street at 2 and 8 Ye Earlie Trouble Boston Theatre Washington street at 2 and 8 Don Thompson in The Old Homestead Park Theatre Washington street at 2 and 8 Neil Burgess in The County Fair GiLorr Theatre Washington street at 2 and 8 Rhea in Judith Grand Orrra Houss Washington street at 2 and 7 45 Donnelly and Girard in Natural Gas
A dated editorial notes that Collector Hendricks and Postmaster Van Corr, both Republican State Committee members, spearhead blackmailing circulars to clerks. It questions Postmaster Pearson and contrasts Cleveland and Harrison administrations, highlighting partisan dynamics in federal civil service.
The monthly debt statement shows available funds at about 45 million, down 15 million from last month. Of this, 16 million counts as half dollars and small coins, 21 million as bank deposits, leaving around 8 million usable. If 7.5 million in 44 percent bonds were redeemed, a deficit would arise. Also noted is a 3 million owed to the Choctaws for lands in Oklahoma.
A sympathetic strike by colored laborers in Savannah extends to lumber mills and store porters, taking about 1200 workers off the wharves. Cotton piles and cargo delays cripple shipping as steamers head north with partial cargoes, signaling rising use of Northern-style organizing among Southern colored workers.
New York merchants and steamship agents protested at a Chamber of Commerce meeting about delays in releasing goods after duties were paid. The piece notes the change from Fassr to Huddricks as collectors and stresses that the office is political, not a business, and criticizes the protective policy that labels importing gold coin and bullion as a crime for importers.
The article notes a sudden policy requiring consular invoices that surprised importers who previously passed specie with bills of lading. Bonds were now needed and gold lay idle into the afternoon, causing great annoyance to banking houses awaiting shipment. The move is described as a petty trick by a great government.
Physicians at Sing Sing summarized four executions to show that death should be ensured by continuing current for fifty to sixty seconds. In Stocum life ended after 27 then 26 seconds, Smiler required three ten second contacts, Woop succeeded with 20 seconds, and JuG10 required three 15 second contacts. The report argues longer application speeds death. Mass political note discusses silver coinage and currency policy ahead of elections.
The New York Chamber of Commerce unanimously urged repeal of the silver coinage act, arguing it jeopardizes currency value. President Charles S. Smith warned of ongoing monthly silver purchases and pressed for a campaign to form sound public opinion to influence Congress.
An attack on Emperor Francis Joseph fails and sparks debate on Austria's future. The piece notes his democratic tendencies, potential crisis if Archduke Charles ascends, and warns against corruption in campaigns and government. It contrasts US experiences with political financing and governance.
A Canadian political corruption spree is cited as Sir Rupert Walpole's warning gains traction. The Post highlights Sir Hector Langevin’s scandal, Section B frauds involving HaGgart, and Chapleau’s Printing Bureau commissions. Ministers face resignations, while minor officials and MPs allegedly profit from railroad bonuses and misused funds.
An article laments college language focus on English and praises a Cambridge Harvard driven revival. A theatre manager offers a literary tournament with a diamond crescent scarf pin as a prize and promotion in newspapers, inviting Harvard students to discuss standards of taste and art. The piece contrasts with earlier Yale attendance promotions and notes no similar fanfare for Julius Caesar.
A collage of light humor and observations from late 19th century press. Mentions Lord Hawke in cricket, baseball pennants in Boston, Italian phrases, Jupiter as a bright night object, and playful exchanges about imitations and dining. Includes a mock court scene and Ruskin water supply tribute, ending with a poetic autumn reflection.
A New York trial featured a defendant who represented himself and berated witnesses as an expert browbeater and wife beater. He argued during his appeal that all men are brute at times and urged jury sympathy, claiming his wife injured herself while he denied touching her. The jury convicted him. It was noted he might become a great criminal lawyer given his rhetoric.
The New York Tribune says Gladstone will prove anew his claim to the title of old man eloquent. The piece asserts Gladstone has no claim to prove, noting that the original old man eloquent was John Quincy Adams, the sixth U S president, while Gladstone’s followers call him the Grand Old Man, a different label.
The piece urges the Democratic State Committee to set a time and place for a debate between Mr. Joan E. Russ and Mr. LopaGr on why earlier debates on the silver question and the McKinxey bill did not occur. It uses a fox metaphor and references a doom narrative about J Reynard.
Cable dispatches report the Bank of England lowers the selling price of American eagles by a farthing. The note suggests a Yankee banker might offer English sovereigns for a nickel if patriotism stirs him to trade.
In the inquiry the phrase suggests a political misstep by pairing officials in a dubious context. It questions propriety of Grorce M. SrEARNS and Attorney General Pituspury engaging in a diversionary gambit. The wording implies concern about conflicts of interest and professional boundaries in public discourse.
Gounp’s doctor reports the man is in nervous prostration. The physician suggests the condition may be a form of retribution and notes he has often caused similar complaints in others.
A Worcester Spy piece argues for improved country roads, citing the League of American Wheelmen. It links poor highways to unprofitable farming, noting moral hazard and self interest but insisting better roads aid farmers and reduce wear on horses and carts.
A political reminiscence notes the Democratic Committee urging Lodge to discuss campaign issues with Russell. Lodge dodges the proposal, jokingly blaming the other side. The passage contrasts this with historic figures like Lincoln or Douglas who debated when challenged.
The piece portrays Mr. Platt as still in charge of party action with Fassett as the leading Republican candidate for Governor. It notes the party responds to Platt’s whip and spur and depicts Fassett as his faithful, adept ally and campaign supporter.
The passage critiques a single tax theory and its potential future adoption in the United States. It argues the policy would be governed by an all powerful coalition of landholders, protecting their interests and oppressing others. The commentary appears in the Portland Oregonian.
A St. Louis Republic item denounces Russia as the most protected country in Europe where the people starve by thousands while the Czar refuses to ease taxes against competition in the home market, keeping prices high and relief scarce.
The piece praises Lowell’s disciplined craft and lifelong study, noting his early plan of reading and the methods of English verse. It portrays him as a maker and a poet, never sloppy, and contrasts his laborious approach with carefree publication. Higginson’s anecdote highlights his lifelong commitment to poetry’s mechanics.
The Massachusetts Board of the World’s Fair met yesterday to discuss steps toward closer relations with the national board in Chicago. Present were Mrs. Palmer General Cor coran and E. E. Hovey who will likely travel to Chicago soon to advance the meeting’s aims.
In Boston, crowds fill sidewalks and Park Square as hacks and carriages line the Common. Spriggles proffers a saloon acquaintance, praising courtesy to all. Whitman and the President are noted for public deference. At Mystic Park, a bar hums and a 220-horse stallion heat showcases Viking beating The Seer by a neck.
Albert Bierstadt returns to Washington to finish The Landing of Columbus. Carl Schurz remains Hamburg American director in the U.S. Fro nt. Foultney Bigelow and companions end a European canoe tour and return to London. Astor may not leave New York. denial of permanent London residency amid possible autumn return. Zitella Cocke to publish a sonnet series linked to Symphony concerts. later a poetry collection. Michael Davitt roads back to Ireland after California visit. Irish party to unite with home rule focus. McCarthy to step down, Dillon or Sexton to succeed.
Emma Juci company performs Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana at Music Hall on Tuesday Oct 6 with Miss Juci Santuzza and Montegriffo and Rathjens as Juritaldo and Alfio. A concert precedes the 1% performance.
The writer argues moral duties surpass legal status in adoption. Legally adopted or not, foster children deserve equal inheritance rights and ongoing support. Elucidating moral contracts, he condemns leaving educated, culture nurtured children with inadequate means.
Arrangements by the Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange call for a February departure to the Pacific coast for a party of fruit dealers grocers and others lasting a little over a month. Letters of goodwill have arrived including a warm note from C M Wells president of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce promising a hearty welcome and a look at Southern California sights.
Articles of association filed for the Brookline and Pepperell Railroad to run from West Groton on the Peterboro Shirley branch of the Fitchburg line through Groton and Pepperell to the New Hampshire state line about ten miles. Capital is 200000 dollars. Directors include Frank Leighton H Winslow Thomas S Hittinger J Townsend Charles Fairchild Fred Worcester Franklin Worcester Gilman P Huft William G Shaetuck Joseph A Hall.
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