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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1889
Page
2
A critical survey of Hamerton's French and English A Comparison, praising his balanced view of nations. The piece highlights his portraits of aristocracy, democracy, and social manners, noting stronger English and French traits and a cautious forecast of future European dynamics.
Senator Sherman opens the Ohio campaign with a defence of protection. The article presents the pilot’s explanation of the New York City accident and outlines Sherman’s stance on tariff policy during the campaign period.
The International American Congress members arrived from Collinsville to Meriden, toured Meriden Britannia and Bradley & Hubbard factories, and viewed a display at the Opera House. They left for New Haven with city leaders and later toured Yale University and local industries.
The City of New York steamer ran aground en route to Gedney Channel. Pilot Denis Reardon admits error but notes hydraulic helm aided the incident. Passengers, including steerage travelers, were evacuated to the city amid alarms, while Captain E. W. Lewis directs disembarkation and relief efforts. A high tide floatation attempt is planned tonight with possible lightering of cargo.
Senator Sherman spoke at Wayne County Fair Grounds on tariff policy, defending Republican protection and opposing Mills bill and free wool. He argued reform must strengthen domestic industries, not cripple them, and urged election of a Republican president to secure tariff reform amid Democratic attacks. He criticized Mills bill for free wool and warned of competition with Australian and South American wool.
Professor Cohn argues the recent French general election marks the republic’s enduring strength since 1871. He cites Boulangists' rise, Republican tactics to curb multi district runs, and the church as a stabilizing conservative force reshaping a two party balance.
The G Ober Sons and Co fertilizer complex at Locust Point Baltimore burned at noon. Three large buildings, valued at 250000, were damaged with a total loss of 260000. Insurance covers 126750 including multiple underwriters from New Hampshire Rhode Island and Hartford.
The Box 454 alarm at 7 26 P M last evening warned of a fire in a blacksmith shop at 508 Rutherford Avenue Charlestown with no damage. A second still alarm for a blaze at P J Lally 68 Northampton Street was extinguished by Engine 23 with damage estimated at 50 dollars.
The United Typothets elected officers with Horace J. Rockwell of Boston as president Emmet Wadding of Richmond as corresponding secretary C S Cushing of Boston as recording secretary and A O Russell of Cincinnati as treasurer Boston chosen as next convention site with the first Tuesday in September set for the meeting A resolution backed five year apprentice service laws was adopted.
Congressman John F. Andrew returns to Boston from Europe and praises the Democratic State ticket while criticizing the Republican platform and civil service removals. He speaks on labor issues and the phrase labor party used by reformers, after a meeting where resolutions supporting workers were adopted.
The fifth Suffolk district Republicans renominated Henry H. Sprague for the State Senate at a Washington street headquarters meeting. Dresser moved acclamation. Wetherbeeseconded. the vote carried without dissent. Chappelle was named district secretary and Wood chaired. The district committee comprises ward chairmen and state central members.
Mr Fernald representing the Republican State committee will host district city and town committees in Melrose this evening to consult with State chair J O Burdett. Next Monday night Oct 14 Burdett meets Col Myron P Walker at Belchertown to align committees with the State plan of campaign.
Boston October 9 1889 William N Oscoop accepts renomination as Secretary of the Commonwealth under the Democratic Party praising the Worcester platform. He argues liberal views on tariff labor and pensions should guide public opinion through debate not private prejudice. He urges discussion in a free republic.
A meeting at 43 Eliot Street convened by labor organizations protested Charles E. Marks’s gubernatorial nomination by a convention in Wells Memorial Hall. John Roche, John Lavis, and John J. O Mahoney led opposition to Marks while endorsing the Democratic ticket. A three member committee drafted resolutions urging workingmen to back the Worcester Democratic platform and oppose protectionist policies.
Democratic convention set for Oct 17 in Salem sparks GOP discontent with Simeon Dodge. The piece outlines intra party tensions, planned Republican rallies in Springfield Lowell Haverhill Boston and Newburyport, and third term hopes of Jubal Gleason dashed at Hingham. It notes nominations in Hampden Worcester and Merrimac and local party moves in Malden and Bristol Taunton.
A Washington tip and party maneuvering push Galvin to seek mayoral nomination. His backers, led by Congressman O Neill, claim city committee support, while a late drift favors Leopold Morse. Some Democrats urge withdrawal, seeing Morse as the likely nominee if Galvin falters.
The Mexican steamer Alejandro arrives in San Francisco and is followed by reports of extra charges on goods. The schooner Annie Gee, from this port, faces seizure by Mexican authorities for alleged improper imports and a store-list duty. Owners urge captain to refuse payment and seek American consul aid as cargo is confiscated.
The stockholders meeting of the Farmers' Loan and Trust Company of Kansas concludes with nine directors elected. Boston representatives A Wait H P Emerson Levi B Gould Benjamin Dickerman and others named. The board will organize tomorrow.
Miss Albertina O Kalberg daughter of Mr and Mrs L D Kalberg and Mr Edward Gilbert Macaulay were married last evening at the bride’s parents home Norfolk street Cambridgeport The Rev Isaiah W Sneath officiated Best man Charles Akers maid of honor Thyra Kalberg and ushers W C Reynolds E Klander V O Kalberg attended A reception followed The couple departed on a late train for a tour to unspecified destination
The Massachusetts Historical Society reopened after summer recess with Dr. G. E. Ellis presiding. The gathering paid tribute to deceased members Theodore D. Woolsey and Dr. B. Austin Allibone and noted the death of long-time member Thomas Coffin Amory.
Our Lady Readers are reminded of fine cloaks recently imported by Springer Bros for first class retail trade and their own manufacture, presenting a beautiful selection to the ladies of Boston.
Frank J. Symmes Joseph Aaron and F N Whelan stockholders of the Sutro Tunnel Company served notice on twenty five Comstock mining firms to halt royalties to the Union Trust Company of New York and the Comstock Tunnel Company of New York The suit aims to declare the alleged sale of the Sutro property to be void and treated as a mortgage to cover debts The Nevada property is valued at not less than 10 000 000 dollars.
Edmund K. Foster aged 24 of 805 Washington Street was found dead in his room last evening in a chair, after being seen asleep there earlier in the day. Police theorize heart disease from alcohol use. he belonged to the Bohemian Musical Society and worked at 164A Tremont Street. a brother is said to hold a high Army position.
Dr Charles Haddock died at 3 30 p m yesterday in Beverly born Hanover New Hampshire 1822 son of Professor Haddock who taught at Dartmouth College practiced medicine in Claremont and Beverly led Essex county physician served as surgeon in the old Eighth Regiment was medical examiner and pension examining board member member of Is sex Smith and Massachusetts medical societies past grand Bass River Lodge 0 F Liberty Lodge and Washington Royal Arch Chapter Masons noted for charity to the poor survived by wife Sarah Ellen and son Charles W a Beverly physician
Tur Hey A. W. Beard will preside at an evening lecture at Tremont Temple hosted by the Home Market Club. Hon F. O. Willey will be the orator and is regarded as a leading platform speaker in the nation.
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