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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1886
Page
4
Boston Post Publishing Co announces subscription rates for milk near Washington Street. Daily rates list one year 89, six months 4.50, three months 2.25, one month 75e. Weekly Friday issue one year 1.50. Entered as second class matter. Payments at sender’s risk. checks drafts and money orders payable to the company. Financial and commercial departments on pages six and seven, ship news on page three.
Examination of duties at Eastport Maine customs shows no partisan wrongdoing. The article notes that the Eastport collector of customs remains listed among New England Republicans still in office, disputing claims of political manipulation after a leadership change.
About 8000 workers in Chicago packing houses walked out yesterday over hours of labor. Workers claim employers failed to honor the agreed day length, while packers insist a ten hour system is essential to run the business. If the dispute widens, nationwide shortages and higher costs for necessities may follow, with both sides seemingly intent on a drawn out fight.
In appointing General John M. Corse to be postmaster at Boston the President selects a man with high character education and vast business experience. A veteran of the war he is noted for civil success and for staying above office seeking. Cleveland’s choice was unsolicited by Corse and is expected to prove sound.
Mr Cutting of El Paso seeks 50000 damages from Mexico over a ending shooting near the Rio Grande. The matter parallels an earlier Chihuahua officials case as Deputy Yglesias of Laredo repeats the incident on American soil. Captain Rafael Pinale, a Mexican army officer, allegedly killed a deserter across the river, leading to his arrest for murder on Texas soil under Mexican doctrine. Cutting argues for apology and money instead of trial.
The Boston Journal notes John F. Andrew doubted the Republican party stood for anything beyond a political machine as Blaine’s nomination showed. He and thousands of sincere men clung to abandoned principles, while the party moved on. The Pecksniffian Journal mocks his stance as social hypocrisy.
The article notes the phrase that Mr. Andrew's letter on Democratic campaign fund contributions is frank and honorable to himself, while pointing out it qualifies the remark with further critique.
The Record questioned claims that Mr Andrew was nominated to obtain a large campaign fund and noted prior reports asking for Mr Andrew to deny the accusation. It described rumors that John Forester Andrew paid or agreed to pay Patrick Maguire and partners 20000 to fix Boston for his nomination, while urging a public denial to defend a respected Massachusetts figure.
The Advertiser and Journal, along with straight party organs, weigh Andrew's candidacy while the Herald, though neutral, questions Ames. The piece argues independents favor Andrew for representing their views, yet independents do not form a party. It asserts Ames lacks independent credentials and predicts regular machine voters won't look beyond official returns.
For two days Judge Gary presided as convicted bomb-throwers hurled tirades in two languages accusing witnesses and the government of conspiracy. They claim labor oppression and seek delay through appeals, while supporters fund their defense. The piece condemns their rhetoric as insincere and designed to exploit public sentiment.
A secular paper weighs the outcome of the American Board meetings in Des Moines. It argues the discussions will reshape support and policy, elevating liberal scholarship while provoking doubt about missions and home evils, yet promising honest, thoughtful public awakening.
The article notes that the group will hold a funds drive to aid their current financial plight and stresses that a total collapse could occur if the courts rule unfavorably. The outcome hangs on a forthcoming judicial decision.
amid strong support from independents and unattached voters, who are counted among both independents and nugwuamps, a broad coalition forms behind him as the party consolidates its backing.
The Journal notes Republican private support for John F. Andrew, countering public Ames opposition, with several prominent Republicans ready to cast a silent vote for Andrew. It also recounts Fulton and steam navigation history, detailing Fulton’s life, projects, rivals, and the evolution of steamboats in America.
The verdict sending Alderman Jaehne to Sing Sing spurs renewed prosecutions of the 1884 board. Four indicted members have pled and trial dates are set, led by Alderman Sayles next week. Progress against remaining bribers aims to complete the city’s cleansing effort.
New science book explains starting a home microscope outfit and how to observe through basic equipment. It features plants and tiny creatures with a focus on a dandelion and a bumblebee,underscoring careful specimen preparation and the wonder of natural design.
Knox profiles world steam navigation with a naval strength table showing Russia first in vessels, Britain first in crew, and the U S seventh in ships. He credits American inventors and energy, notes the Stiletto as fastest American vessel, and chronicles historic transoceanic lines in a readable, useful book.
A collection of vivid scenes from nations describing child life in Venice a Buenos Aires national celebration the placing of Longfellow bust at Westminster Abbey and royal family talk. Authors Arthur Gilman and Miss Fursdon contribute ghostly fancies clearly explained with no link to Spiritualism.
Observer notes two enormous draft horses weighing about 2100 pounds each, totaling over 4200 pounds with their mate. The pair, associated with Lewiston Mills in Maine, lack labels on origin and raises questions about native stock. Readers also critique Park Street Church repaint and the Equitable building alterations, comparing historical architecture and urban changes in Boston.
A collection of editorial excerpts critiques and opinions on campaign financing party loyalty civil service reform and home rule. It tracks calls for accountable fundraising shifts in politics and reactions to figures like Blaine Andrew Lodge and Henry George across multiple papers.
A mosaic of short notes and wry asides from various papers. Frosty Middlesex county politics draws comment as figures discuss ships, costs, and odd remarks. The piece weaves jokes about coffee, babies, and national excess with snatches about diplomats and theaters.
At the Park Maggie Mitchell opens a two week engagement in Maggie The Midget with a large cast. The Under her second week she will also perform Jane Fyfe in the title role with a separate cast. At the Howard Atheneum Oliver Byron presents The Inside Track with a supporting company. Other theatres feature Adonis at Hollis Street Erminie at the Globe Shadows of a Great City at the Boston and Harbor Lights at the Museum.
Matinees today feature Erminie at Globe Shadows of a Great City at Boston Dixey Adonis at Hollis Street Harbor Lights at Museum One of Our Girls at Park Marinelli’s Cosmopolitan Congress to appear Monday Oct 1 Harbor Lights fiftieth performance at Boston Museum Oct 12 Maggie Mitchell’s Park Theatre engagement next week Robert F McClannin, once Boston Museum stock member, joins Park Theatre cast Shadows of a Great City at Boston Theatre this afternoon Primrose West minstrels follow Erminie at Globe Next week souvenir week at Howard with a lower floor reserved seat badge gift Jerry’s lantern charm J O Wilde impersonation vanishing lady trick at Wijou New York Little Jack Sheppard at Boston Theatre Marie Jansen in Erminie at Globe Texas Steer by Charles Hoyt Rice and Dixey bought two new pieces A Sixpenny Wire and a Faust burlesque Mule Rhea to stage Fairy Fingers next month Lester Wabihack’s season company includes John Gilbert Kyrie Bellew Herbert Kelcey Henley Daniel Leeson and Miss Annie Robe Mme Ponisi Miss Catherine Jovers Miss Helen Russell Miss May Germoy and others
The Taverner of the Post, a Boston favorite for his easy style, approves Mr. Dunbar's dissent from the Republican temperance resolution. He favors neither club interference nor interference with the sun, and his pleasant paragraphs glow with the current social scene.
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