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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1887
Page
4
The Birmingham Post, long seen as Chamberlain’s organ, criticizes Liberal Unionists joining Conservatives. It still dissents from Gladstone’s Home Rule but supports autonomy for Ireland, making Chamberlain’s stance on coercion seem surprising.
The Mexican Congress is ready to enact a constitutional amendment, approved by the states, to allow a second presidential term. The move ends the Diaz Gonzales seesaw and favors Diaz by ensuring stable leadership. Diaz is praised for reforms and expected to continue policy with another term.
The New York Voice reports on circular letters from the Republican State committee claiming the party machinery helped defeat the Tennessee prohibitory amendment. The memo urged Republicans to vote against the amendment to split Democrats and improve 1888 Governor chances. Analysis shows white voters largely supported it while colored voters opposed, with estimates of 75 percent white and 80 percent colored voting positions.
The world famous advocate Grorek Francis Train declares he will go to Chicago to be shot by anarchists. He says Manhattan Island should be destroyed in ninety days and compares his mission to 1789 France. He vows to die for his beliefs, claiming to save seven men and provoke a civil war to avert wider bloodshed.
A lone admission that the man could be induced to speak is noted. It is suggested he may act in that capacity to save the Anarchists, implying a possible attempt to influence outcomes through his testimony or cooperation.
Baltimore faces a municipal election on the 26th as the Reform League presses to purge voting lists. About 500 fraudulent names have been struck in one ward, with 5000 petitions from four wards pending. Justices of the Supreme bench will sit next week to remove up to 3000 dead or fictitious voters. Obstacles include arrests and book inspection refusals, with suits and indictments arising. Reformers aim to defeat the ring by 5000.
The Boston audience celebrates General Paine a lineal descendant of a Declaration signer and renowned yachtsman. The piece praises his naval service, shipbuilding influence, and civic virtue, linking his victories on the sea to marine architecture and broader commerce revival in New England. It lauds Burgess and Paine as exemplars of patriotism and intellect.
Dublin’s mayor and corporation voted to attend the trial of Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Sullivan in state. A lively discussion followed on laying the mace, emblem of municipal authority, upon the table as part of the ceremony.
Chicago crowds mobbed the presidential party in a wildly hospitable welcome following their St. Louis arrival. Portraits were displayed on the post office facade while a vaudeville of poems and jeering greeted the couple. Mrs Cleveland withdrew to the hotel as President Cleveland faced a public Palmer House reception with a hurried dinner before the event.
An eyewitness account describes a massive throng in St Louis as Mrs. Cleveland was hurried to safety and President Cleveland pressed through the crowd, shaking hands at a furious pace. Reporters contrast the scene with Chicago’s “simplicity and lack of ostentation” and call it a vivid display of Western hospitality.
Dr Magnaro provides a stark account of the cholera outbreak among emigrants on the steam ship Alesia. About six hundred aboard, forty from Palermo, with Neapolitans hit hardest in later voyage. Early death, disc, on board concealment, and criticism of Naples officials emerge in his statements.
The Malden board of aldermen debate grew heated as fists nearly flew between two members, prompting friends to intervene to avoid police involvement. The city, already bustling, plans a new railroad station reflecting its expansion.
The New York World interprets a Traveller remark as noting Harvard hazing is limited to men who do not supply punch for uninvited visitors. It argues the information behind the claim is perfectly untrue and challenges the assertion.
Boston author recalls the Salvation Army parades, praising the strange spectacle yet noting police orders ban and rising concerns. A policeman says profane swearing grew among detractors. debates over jurisdiction between aldermen and police delayed action since 1886.
The writer recalls Sunday parade criticism and restraint on the Salvation Army, then shares a vivid encounter with a Southern gentleman. He boasts of a terrier that uniquely smiles when wronged, notes the dog’s pro social grin, and hints Darwin’s work on emotion while promising to check the author’s theories.
Personal and social notes include Gregor of the Russian legation planning a Paris winter, Manitoba premier John Norquay56 age, and Manuel Barriant’s 80th wedding anniversary with a 102 year old husband and 96 year old wife. Bertha von Hillern visits Boston then Virginia studio. Miss Drexel and sister donate 100000 for Catholic Indian missions. Mrs. Farnum to live with Bancroft family in Washington. Bancroft’s granddaughter wedding noted. Bell Telephone stakes conveyed to wife. cigar branding joke arises. Mrs. D L King traces to Betty Washington lineage. Governor Waterman of California described as genial. David Hill politics praised after Elmira law path. A commentator recalls Dave Hill’s early path from utility boy to lawyer.
Music review notes the Boston Tremont Temple concert featuring new singers Mme Giulia Valda and Mr W L Whitney after Worcester festival performances. Valda shown as powerful soprano with showy style and limited passion. Whitney, son of M W Whitney, a rich basso with growing depth and sincerity. Also featured are German lieder by W H Fessenden, piano by Carlyle Petersilen, songs by Alice Carle, and cello by Giese.
The American Board debate draws Dr Gregg from Park Street Church to address the issue next Sunday. He has not taken a side yet but is expected to be influenced by Springfield proceedings. His stance will attract attention within the denomination.
A review discusses two Tolstoy short story volumes, The Invaders and selections like Polikastka and Lost on the Steppe. It notes Tolstoy’s grandeur in multi‑character methods can confuse in short form, yet praises clarity and fidelity in his observations and reporting.
A modern review notes that the Octave Thanet stories in Knitters in the Sun appear mostly in periodicals. The reviewer finds them lacking strong individuality yet possessing a gentle character, with pathos and humor and clear observation. The bishop tale is singled out as notably effective.
A collection of Tolstoi tales for Russian peasants draws praise for moral lessons but critique notes the stories’ beauty may suit peasants better than other readers. Miss Preston lauded a French translation, yet the critic argues the writer’s powers are largely wasted in this form.
A brief catalog lists Tolstoy titles The Invaders and In Pursuit of Happiness with New York and Boston publishers. Knitters in the Sun by Octave Thanet is noted with a Boston price of 31.25. Prices and publishers are given for several works in this literary roundup.
The article critiques A J Butler's Court Life in Egypt noting limited originality from a courtly English traveler perspective. It highlights Butler's view of Khedive palaces, customs, climate, dress, and morals, with anecdotes including Captain Burton and Turabi, and mentions publication details and price.
The Rev Samuel B Ashley died Tuesday night in his sixty ninth year. A native of Cumberland Rhode Island he studied for the ministry in Ohio and served as pastor at Fall River then Northboro. He worked with troops in the Civil War and later was a missionary among freedmen in North Carolina. He was a constitutional convention member and superintendent of public instruction under Governor Holden, and for years acted as president of Straight University New Orleans. He returned to Northboro in 1878, farmed, and was appointed postmaster in October 1883 retiring under Cleveland.
The Utah constitution proposal is seen as allowing Mormons to form a state and then govern polygamy by their own rules. The anti polygamy clause would likely be amended out, the New York Mail commentary argues, since federal laws cannot override domestic state concerns.
A Providence Journal editorial argues that independent and civil service reform sentiment entering the Democracy signals a shift from campaign cries to policy and leadership integrity. It predicts that independents may align with neither party but seek country first, a growing force in politics.
The Hartford Courant argues that annexing more territory to absorb diverse races risks Africanization of the South. It questions whether inviting millions of whites from Britain and France to the North would counter this threat and contemplates expansion toward Mexico and Panama to balance racial dynamics.
Letter to the editor notes a missing Franklin diploma in the Public Library vestibule. The back credits the Boston Public Library through Samt F McCleary on July 12 1879. The piece praises the Franklin collection donated by Dr Samuel A Green and later expanded under Judge Chamberlain.
A collage of anecdotes and curios from a newspaper page noting a sword owner in England planning sale, a Napoleon knife with many blades, a historic Washington bank vault sword, Lincoln's car No 540 still running, and light jokes about voters, spirits in papers, and a Gala week of meetings with the Knights of Labor and missions in progress.
Dr. Phillips Brooks spoke at the Young Men's Christian Association winter lecture series, outlining four aims for study. He urged focus on vocation, balanced exploration, sympathy for diverse fields, and keeping study connected to life and God. The Temple quartet provided singing. gymnasium exhibition followed. no ladies admitted.
Alwany New York October 6. The temporary stay granted Jacob Sharp by Chief Justice Ruger was extended today until the case is heard and determined by the Court of Appeals.
The New York Yacht Club will host a dinner at Delmonico's next Thursday evening to honor General Paine and Edward Burgess. The event follows a New York date of October 6.
Dr Frank Vernon Cooke once of Boston was found guilty of bigamy in Brooklyn on October 6. Two of his many wives testified, including Laura E Watson of Everett Massachusetts, as part of the trial proceedings.
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