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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1887
Page
4
The notice details subscription costs for the Daily edition at one year nine dollars six months four fifty for six months two twenty five for three months seventy five cents for one month and a Weekly edition issued Fridays at one year one dollar. It also notes the publication is entered as second class matter.
Denis Kearney reappears in New York as a challenger to Henry George and Edward McGuinn. He touts a universal antidote to poverty based on ending Chinese immigration, arguing it is the sole way to abolish poverty for workingmen. The clash of doctrines promises an intriguing public debate amid conflicting economic theories.
The general master workman Mr Powderly’s exposition to the Minneapolis assembly on the church relation to the Knights of Labor is a verbose, thinly founded speech. It notes little new, reiterating prior positions and the Chicago bomb throwers matter with call for fair trial rather than execution.
Intimation of a strategy to move prohibition into national politics centers on Michael Burns Augusta case. Maine authorities seized Burns liquor under license from the United States and a Supreme Court ruling could shape the outcome. Rep Dingley may push new federal legislation, while Governor Bowren’s pressure on Maine liquor dealers could shift Prohibitionist support toward Blaine next year.
The Anarchist Club of Boston held its first public gathering with chairman B. R. Tucker describing anarchism as the belief that individuals alone control their conduct. He denounced the State as a monolithic system and urged individual sovereignty as the sole true government, endorsing any means to overthrow the State.
The piece contends that the labor problem remains unresolved despite proposing a radical solution. It argues that Anarchy is wholly destructive, and even gentle expositors like Mr Tucker fail to rise above the level of Herr Most in moral and social aims.
The Chamber of Commerce backs NY Maritime Exchange call for an international conference to adopt a universal marine signals system and address fog signals navigation rules. It also supports revising flag signals, improving life saving, and creating an international marine patrol to remove derelicts. outlines Britain Italy and US interests in canal and regional influence.
A new item from the BisMARCK and Crispi interview notes an understanding among central powers and England on Suez Canal control. The report positions this as a turning point when chaotic Europe began to cohere around canal interests.
Clergy and scholars express unwavering support for President Cleveland. Bishop Craix, Archbishop Ryan, and Bishop Coxe commend his integrity and civil service reform, while Librarian Sporgorn notes a broadened view of literature and science. The collection reflects widespread belief in his honest, nonpartisan leadership.
Newspapers collect letters from college presidents and scholars praising the administration while noting civil service reforms and political constraints. William Carter of Williams College and Robinson of Brown express general approval with caveats about appointments. Gillman Johns Hopkins commends integrity, Bascom Michigan sees ability and honesty amid civil service challenges. Capell Virginia endorses courage in reform while Barnard Columbia College and Librarian Spor-forp offer specialist views.
In a Nashville Methodist Episcopal church a minister attacked the stage and an opera company led by Miss Angorr. Miss Angorr rose and politely rebuked the preacher. The exchange sparked debate on reforming the theatre rather than abolishing it.
Ex Senator Camden plans a daily organ at Parkersburg to boost Democratic influence against the Wheeling Register. Sir William Grove, 76, creator of the Grove battery, once led the British Association. Mrs Lett y Green, estimated at 32 million, is the richest U S woman. Christopher Helwig died at 94, a Mecklenburg native who fought with Napoleon and endured Leipzig wounds. Guillotin did not invent the guillotine. a Halifax print shows its use 200 years ago. A Naples execution in 1268 and early Persian use are noted. T Thomas Fortune leaves as editor of the New York Freeman. E Fortune Jr becomes business manager.
Washington social circles react to Miss Ethel Sprague daughter of Mrs Kate Chase Sprague and granddaughter of the late Chief Justice Salmon P Chase preparing for a stage debut. She has trained with noted European and American masters and shows remarkable acting talent.
The writer muses on a 300 foot street music limit set by police and the idea of expanding protests to ban wandering performers. He notes push cart vendors shifting to new oyster deliveries and laments changes to fire department insignia from the Greek cross to a trumpet. He reflects on Lexington autumn scenery and Boston history.
Important upcoming publications include a Lord Randolph Churchill speeches and letters selection and Thomas Kirkup's Inquiry into Socialism. The November American Magazine features Hayne Fairchild Abbey Goodrich Thomas pieces, with Scott's The Bridal of Theresa in new Lee & Shepard bindings.
The Guvnor at the Museum is a three act farce with strong comic turns. Wilson as Macclesfield dominates with grotesque expression and sea legs while Hudson as Butterscotch delivers choleric humor. Barron Falkland and Evesson lead a capable supporting cast in a lively period performance.
The Boston Theatre runs A Run of Luck into its second month with a gala matinée offering silver horse shoe pins to ladies and children. Erminie ends its Globe run this week as The Corsair nears its final week at Hollis Street before a New York trip. Boucicault opens Phryne for five weeks, Pixley appears in Deacon's Daughter, and Myra Goodwin debuts a new play alongside Haworth's tour.
The New York Herald of Indiana notes Mr. Blaine misreads his official record as forgiven. It says he cannot return from Europe to "whoop her up" in 1888 and predicts his White House bid will fail.
The English press may sneer at the honors given to the Volunteer owner and designer, yet the public recognizes the value of honest worth in a Commonwealth. The piece argues for valuing manliness, honor and inventive design over brash notoriety.
The Providence Journal argues that government telegraphing would overstep proper functions require a large federal force, invite corruption and waste, and likely cost more than private ownership. Private monopolies may have disadvantages, but they do not outweigh the familiar objections to government ownership.
The New York Times article rebuts Mr. Evarts’ assertion that civil service reform proves Republicans are safer in power. It argues that proof is lacking and stresses that any claim about future Republican performance requires evidence, not opinion, to regain lost votes.
The Boston Herald argues that an independent bid for governor is a boomerang plan unlikely to gain support. It says independents should vote their uninfluenced preference and notes Massachusetts election interest is limited, suggesting stronger impact may come next year with broader Republican backing.
A collage of brief items covers autumn weather moods, fears of bombardment, social quirks, a Canada elopement, Kentucky grief, and notes on the Pitcairn colony, Black Hills iron prospects, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Civil War horses, a Frankfort marriage ad, and literary quips about Ben Hur and Shakespeare.
Toronto mouldings firm Ewing & Co faces creditor meeting with $25 000 liabilities. Omaha clothing merchant Alexander Polack fails with $125 000 liabilities. Morton Post & Co bank in Cheyenne suspends with $494 300 liabilities and $903 570 assets. West Cliff branch closes. Failure blamed on stock loans during cattle boom. depositors feared losses.
The State board of arbitration fixes Wednesday at 9 30 A.M. for a hearing at City Hall Holyoke on the petition of William A representing Winona paper mill employees. The workers seek a reduction from seventy two hours weekly, a decision likely affecting other Holyoke mills.
The article notes quick dramatization of works like Lie and Looking Glass and observes eager readers, publishers, and managers seeking new melodrama. It cites actor Harry Watkins as a devoted reader and Jon A. Mackay’s search for a strong comedy, highlighting stage stars craving fresh vehicles.
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