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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1889
Page
4
In Boston reflections on antiseptic surgery show modern methods shrinking surgical fever as Sir Spencer Wells expands life expectancy and brain operations. The Tremont Theatre’s history, famed actors, and architecture frame a city evolving in stage art and civic culture.
The Boston Post notes President Harrison regrets his victory depended on New York and fears similar conditions may recur at the next election. It adds that the situation is expected to change significantly by the time of future contests.
The New York finance committee debated funding options for the World’s Fair, naming government aid bonds and a preliminary fund. They noted total needs from bonds and other methods depend on government support. A $5,000,000 preliminary fund was set, with expected difficulty in raising it.
A committee member refutes rumors of a real estate deal and states no plan for buildings or a promenade in Central Park. He says discussion should wait two years to decide if the park should be used as an annexed pleasure ground, noting press influence on public opinion.
The National Tribune in Washington, a pension agent publication, argues the Tanner controlled Pension Department is influenced by a faction within the G A R. The paper threatens veterans with action if pledges are not kept and hints Harrison would hand the Pension Department to pension raiders, claiming to represent the G A R.
The piece portrays Professor Langston as a rising demagogue figure pressed by self styled prominent Black leaders to head a national race league. William E. Marthews offers Langston a fused leadership path to mobilize disparate Black factions into a single powerful host. The article labels the move as opportunistic and warns of rapid demagoguery.
An effusive letter from Professor Langston, dated Columbus Ohio, to Mr Matthews signals willingness to undertake work in organizing a race league. The piece questions Republican party backing for Black public office, noting Ohio's lack of Black officeholders as cited.
In his annual report President Gilman notes an emergency fund of 108700 dollars created by eighteen friends gifting 5000 dollars each, plus smaller gifts. The university also has surplus funds and higher tuition revenue to sustain operations for three years, easing concerns over investment losses and ongoing finances.
A movement with favorable conditions could accomplish much for the country’s trade aims, suggesting potential growth in commerce and economic activity through coordinated measures and policy support.
A letter from James M. W. Hart argues that while reciprocity with South American nations aligns with the Post stance, U S tariff policies and executive actions under the current administration threaten progress. The piece cites Secretary Winpoms orders on Mexican ores and looming November moves, foreclosing a real opening at the Pan American Congress.
The latest French election estimates show a solid Republican majority in the new Chamber with 365 Republicans to 211 anti-Republicans, a coherent moderate trend. Royals, Bonapartists, and Boulangists decline, while Radicals may be absorbed or sidelined. the government appears fortunate and wary of changes. The piece notes potential impacts on Europe, flags no gains from war, and endorses reconciliation and stability.
A Boston physician notes advances in medicine and surgery, predicting longer lives. Harper's Monthly cites Dr W W Keen on antiseptic-era amputations, showing mortality drops from over 50 percent to single digits across several clinics, due to cleanliness and proper methods.
Trustees choose Brooklyn mayor Mr Seru Low for Columbia College president to succeed the late Dr Barnard. Although not a scholar, Low has shown strong executive ability in public affairs during four years as mayor. The move is seen as prudent, focusing on sound leadership and business sense over scholarly credentials.
In Massachusetts the Philadelphia Times notes that voter behavior often follows spoken intent and suggests this year is ripe to break the habit. The piece highlights habitual voting patterns and the potential impact on elections.
London observers regard the French elections as largely favorable to the republic. They note the collapse of the anti-republican coalition and the defeat of Ferry, with rising Conservative Republicans and growing Socialist votes. President Carnot is praised for steadiness, while Interior Minister Gonstans is credited with a strong government approach amid concerns about monarchical methods.
Edmund Yates reports the Lyceum Theatre is packed with enthralled audiences and predicts ongoing demand for months. He praises Mr Irving as a foremost actor and admires his stern sombre portrayal, noting the character’s gripping intensity and lasting impact on Irving’s fame.
G A Mathews of Monson Maine claims a severe mental and nervous shock from the Bradford accident of day 10 1558 and sues the Boston and Maine railroad for 40000.
The Evansville Courier notes the spectacle of James G Blaine presiding over a free trade congress of American nations, calling it another inconsistency in his career. The remark frames the event as part of a pattern of shifts in Blaine's political stance.
The Springfield Republican notes that Republican newspapers do not unite in favor of a joint gubernatorial debate. They understand the probabilities and report that the Republican State committee has declined the Democratic challenge.
Tribune notes Blaine has shown ability to seize the inviting yet difficult chance of assembling Pan American Congress delegates last Wednesday. The New York World adds that Blaine is seasoned in managing such opportunities, having faced them all his life.
A Philadelphia Record editorial argues that reciprocal trade talks fail when nations use protective taxes to raise commodity prices and also tax the raw materials they must buy, making mutual concessions futile.
In a Senate speech from March 26 1836 Benjamin Harrison claims party strength hinges on office removals saying Republicans lose ground if ousted and Democrats gain if removed. The Pittsburgh Post notes Benjamin Barrison as a harsher foe in Clarkson with 15000 changes in fourth class offices since March.
Elisha T. Loring of Dorchester died yesterday at age eighty five. Born in Barnstable he built a shipping empire with clipper ships and led the National Dock Company as its first president. He retired twenty years ago and later engaged in copper mining shipments from Lake Superior to Boston. Survived by a widow and two sons Thatcher Loring now head of the National Dock Company.
Professor Joseph E. Nourse U S N died at his Georgetown home, after a long career at the United States Naval Academy where he taught ethics English and later mathematics from 1850 onward. He served at the naval observatory before his 1881 retirement and represented the United States at the 1875 international geographical congress in Paris.
Seth Low born January 18 1850 native of Brooklyn and alumnus of Columbia College. He rose from merchant family to mayor of Brooklyn and Union reformist public speaker later trustee of Columbia College elected to head the college after landmark civil service reforms and international travels.
Tonight the Unitarian Club hosts a program featuring Professor Lovering on Laplace and Nathaniel Bowditch, honoring eminent savants who shaped Unitarian prestige. Dr Henry I Bowditch will recount visits to Mme Laplace with notes from his translation of Mecanique Celeste and memories of her salon and hospitality.
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