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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1890

Page

4

Meeting the New Protective Principle Burden Challenge

The phrase refers to a defendant facing a novel legal obligation under the protective principle, requiring consideration of actions or intent beyond traditional boundaries. Legal scholars debate its scope and application, including how it constrains or expands prosecutorial reach in international or cross border cases.

Changes at Harvard may not be so radical after all

A committee concedes the wisdom of much proposed, suggesting the changes at Harvard may appear dramatic but are not as drastic as initial impressions.

A Higher Cost of Living and Harvard Reform Debate

The piece argues that tariff increases raise prices on essentials and that Republican claims of reduced household costs are false. It critiques tariff supporters, cites New York Tribune and Boston Journal positions, and notes Harvard College Overseers report proposing reform to degree requirements and admission age. It discusses broader education policy and critiques contemporary theater criticism and Alaska prohibition efficacy.

Republican Congressional Committee Republican Committee High Tariff Party New York Tribune Boston Journal Congress Boston Board of Overseers Harvard College Henry W. Putnam Roger Wocort Tucuaro M. Hopers

London theatre memories of the bustling late 19th century

The reminiscence recalls evenings spent at famed venues in London with first-nighters who chased plays from Phelns at Sadler's Wells to Mrs. Honner in Shoreditch. It notes conditions of travel, the costly cab fares, long walks, and the then vibrant theatre scene featuring Boucicault, Hechter, Lydia Thompson, Patti, and Mr. Neville.

London Phelns Sadler’s Wells Wigan St. James's Shepherd and Creswick Surrey Buckstone Haymarket Hollis Street Phelps Mr. Booth Boucicault Colleen Bawn Hechter Ruy Blas Marie Wilton Strand

Amusements Tonight in Boston Theatres and Venues

The city offers diverse shows across venues on Washington Tremont Hollis and Dover streets. Evening lineups include Shenandoah Squatter Sovereignty The Dead Heart Ray Little Em ly and Kernell s Vaudevilles with start times around 7 45 or 8 and matinees at 2 45 depending on venue.

Mechanics’ BuiLpine Huntington Avenue Boston Theatre Washington Street the Soudan Globe Theatre Shenandoah Tremont Theatre Tremont Street Edward Harrigan Holis Street Hollis Street James O’neill Park Theatre Maggie Mitchell Ray Boston Museum Scollay Square Little Em’ly Granpd Opera House Washington and Dover Streets Howard Athenaium Howard Street Kernell

Department page placements noted for financial and ship news

The report lists page locations for department sections with the Financial Department on page six, the Commercial Department on pages six and seven, and the Ship News on page three. The notice outlines where readers can find these departmental items in the issue.

Ship News

Irish potato crop fears praised as overstated

The Irish crop outlook is mixed with a potential famine risk in west coast districts, but the overall national situation remains unlikely to yield widespread destitution. The Irish correspondent to the New York Herald notes some districts report worthless yields while others are average or better.

Ireland London Times New York Herald

Delamater Defends Self as Lea Demands Purge

Mr Henry C Lea renews pressure on Republican nominee DELAMATER calling for decency and purification from charges. DELAMATER says he cannot sue accuser for libel to win a conviction and avoids public funds allegations by claiming it is nobody's business. Lea warns of constitutional disqualification if elected and Republican leaders face worsening crisis beyond silence.

Henry C. Lea Quay Delamater Emory Lua General Assembly Emony Pennsylvania

Comte of Paris Visit Sparks Diplomatic Caution in Washington

The French legation in Washington objects to an official White House reception for the Comte of Paris, who insists the visit be personal with no political talks. The episode highlights delicate U S relations and risks of misinterpretation by European powers, urging cautious executive action.

Washington New York Comte of Paris Comte White House Russia France Comte of Paris United States

Nomination of Colonel Copman for Congress Aligned With Reform

The Democrats of the first district nominate Colonel Copman for Congress. His convention address condemns outside interference and the force bill, advocates civil service reform, and challenges the tariff as a fixed Republican fact. He likens present tariff politics to slaveholding era power and urges independents to vote reform.

Cuar Rs Copman Congress Democrats Colonel Copman Senate Colonel Copmam

Muddy Boston Streets Criticized For Sloppy Cleaning

A regional critique asserts Boston streets are dirtier and cleaned with slovenly, ineffectual methods. The article argues public funds yield poor value and calls out the backhanded work while noting other cities may fare worse.

Boston

Suspicious London cab driver trails burglar to police

A London cabman who disliked a passenger drove him to a police station where the man was found to be a convicted burglar sought by authorities. The cabman’s keen eye is praised as detective work.

London Johu

Procession route rules urge citywide reform in Boston

In Boston a critique argues against closing major streets for religious processions on Friday. The writer urges uniform, limited closures, citing severe travel disruption from Back Bay to Brookline and Washington Street. He recalls New York style controls and recalls social shifts in parade practices. A dinner with an English acquaintance recalls past theater memories.

Total Abstinence Union Back Bay Brookline Brighton Washington Street Brookline Street New York Boston

Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Hazeltine in Winchester

Yesterday's wedding at the bride's parents home on Main Street in Winchester united Mr. and Mrs. George Hazeltine in a private ceremony at 7 with Rev. Augustin Newton officiating. About 150 invitations went out. guests including Boston couples and local families showered gifts, and the couple will reside on Fletcher Street.

Winchester Sprcran George Hazeltine James Houston Main Street Augustin Newton Congregational Church Hazeltine Fletcher Street

Carr Fisher Wedding at Dudley Street Baptist Church

The Dudley Street Baptist Church crowded for the marriage of Albert Eaton Carr and Annie Ki Fisher. Rev. A S Gumbart officiated with ushers and a groomsman. The bride wore pale blue and cream, with a bouquet, and a reception followed at Mayfair street. The couple will reside at 80 Elm Hill avenue, Nov. 5 and 19.

Dorchester Couple Wed at Home of Bailey Family

Miss Charia Francis Bailey and Granville Austin of Dorchester were married at Centre street Dorchester last evening. Rev. J W Brigham performed the ceremony with Fred Bailey as chief usher and Edward F. Draper as groomsman. The bride wore cream faille francaise with a high veil. Maid of honor Miss Alice Persis Bates wore lavender gros grain. The couple will reside at 17 Centre avenue.

Alice Persis Bates New York Centre Avenue

Martindale Marries Emery in Cambridge Nuptials

Mr. Robert Martindale of Indianapolis wed Miss Mary G. Emery at the bride’s parents home 37 Mellen street North Cambridge. The couple departed for Indianapolis to begin their future life together.

Yale Wins See-Saw Intercollegiate Tennis Duel in New Haven

In New Haven on October 8 Yale rookie J Howland defeated Columbia veteran Waht in a marquee singles match as the tournament narrowed to six contenders. Afternoon play featured Parker of Yale and Hovey of Harvard with Hovey prevailing after Yale led late. Campbell of Columbia and Tallant of Harvard split sets before darkness halted their third set at 8-2 in Campbell’s favor.

New Haven Conn J. Howland Yale Waht Columbia Campbell Hovey Gallant Harvard A. J. Parker Parker Tallant Legare Campell

Perkins Institution Annual Meeting Reports Pupils and Finances

The Perkins Institution for the Blind held its annual meeting with President Samuel Eliot presiding. Trustees tally 226 pupils as of Oct 1, net admissions 1, discharges 56, total 201. funds include a $100,000 endowment and a $20,000 kindergarten legacy. Overcrowding at Jamaica Plain prompts transfer of 19 pupils to South Boston and a planned new building. The report covers receipts of $131,224.72, balance on hand $62,246.79, expenditures and investments $138,056.16, and a cash balance of $60,415.35. Sixteen to twenty further applications seek relief from the Harris bequest income. The South Boston site underwent $4,000 in repairs. Several trustees died, and new members were elected. The trustees plan to enroll Wellie Elizabeth Robbin, a six-year-old blind child from Texas, joining Helen Keller and Edith Thomas next year.

Perkins Institution For the Blind Samuel Eliot John 8. Dwight Bennett Anagnos Isabel Greeley Fanny L. Johnson Sarah J. Davidson Earth Thomas Helen Kellar South Boston Harriet M. Markham Ellen M. Gifford George W. Wales Ladies’ Auxiliary Aid Society Jamaica P Charlotte Harris Supreme Court Charlestown Boston Messrs William Parsons Atkinson James H. Blake Cyrus Brewer John Templeman Coolidge James English Connecticut Plutins Fisk Robert B. Forpes Benjamin Goddard William W. Hoppin Providence Joan Boyle O'Reilly Willian D. Pickman Henry J. Steere Benjamin Lhurston Isabella ©. Burrows Marie Wales Rebecca M. Hazel Ll.d John Cummings Edward Jackson M. Anagnos William Endicott, Jr Joseph B. Glover J. Theodore Beard Andrew P. Peabody Edward N. Perkins Leverett Saltonstall L. Lothrop Thorndike

The Franklin Fund in Danger in Boston 1890

Notice to Boston residents that the next of kin and residuary legatees contest the Franklin fund created by Dr. Benjamin Franklin for young mechanics. They claim entitlement to the fund and its accumulations, about 368,741.12 dollars as of February 1, 1890, with trustees and city officials notified.

Boston Mass Benjamin Franklin Apne Rovers, Gray & Loring Thomas N. Hart Hart City Law Department Franklin Board of Aldermen Franklin Fund Stebbins West Roxbury Park Franklin Park Board of Park Commissioners Selectmen Soston Samuel F. McCleary

Miscellany Bits From A Busy Paper Page

A collage of quips and notes spans advertising quirk sips from tiddledy wink to colony beekeeping legends. Behold gossip on Lawrence Barrett, a prison hanging in Vladivostock, Count of Paris outfits in Philadelphia, and Annapolis hazing with a playful spanking suggestion.

Era of Good Feeling Opens New Hampshire Club Season

The first season meeting of the New Hampshire Club met at the Revere House with Republican candidate Col. Hiram A. Tuttle and Democratic candidate Hon. Charles H. Amsden present. Judge Miner also attended. The president welcomed guests and promised future enjoyment. Tuttle spoke briefly about his inexperience in after dinner speech. A vote thanked S. H. Sanborn for 1000 club yearbooks. New members were elected from several New Hampshire and nearby cities. The Rev. Dr. Minor urged unity between the candidates’ ideas, praising New Hampshire’s great state and its people. A selection by the Harvard Quartette and a closing song ended the gathering.

New Hampshire Revere House Granite State Hiram A. Tuttle Charles H. Amsden A. A. Miner Andrew Bunton Hiram A. Tuttle Harvard Charles Is. Russden H. Sanborn J. H. Hunt Joseph B. Parker G. W. Fowler Nashua N. H C. W. H. Sanborn Boston EF. A. Lull Cambridgeport W.D. Sawyer R. G. Pike A. G. Whittemore Dover G. A. Hatch Laconia KE. L. Kimball Manchester G. B. Rawson Gillum C. &. Batchelder Concord N. Hy Minor Joseph Bartlett G. F. Richards

Fifth Regiment Field Day in Attleboro

Fifth Regiment operations in Attleboro featured an advance from Dodzeville led by Colonel Bancroft. Colonel Horton's home guard surrendered after heavy firing. Colors were presented to Company I by town ladies, and Company M was honored as best marching unit. A dress parade followed before the regiment took the train to Boston. only minor injuries reported.

Attleboro Bancroft Dodzeville Horton Boston

Death of Thomas Hicks Portrait Painter in Utica

Thomas Hicks N A a renowned portrait painter died at his Thornwood country residence near Glen Falls at 4 45 this afternoon Obituary notes his fame and residence in Utica New York with mention of Thornwood as his home near Brenton Falls.

Thomas Hicks Utica N. Y Thosias Hicks N.A Hig Country Thornwood Jrenton Falls

No Conversation With the Officers on Duty

A Boston to Roxbury electric car rider urges railway officials to post warnings on electric cars that conversation with the driver is forbidden. The writer notes crowded streets and frequent crossings create danger and fears for lives as drivers chat with companions instead of focusing on operation.

the Post Boston Roxbury Rocuworp

Tariff Reform Paper Bought by Cape Syndicate

The Falmouth Local has been purchased by a syndicate of Cape gentlemen and will be edited as an independent paper in tariff reform interests by Charles J. Chamberlayne esq a lawyer and secretary of the Barnstable County Tarif Reform Club.

Falmouth Cape Gentlemen Charles Jf. Chamberlayne Barnstable County Tarif Retorm Club

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