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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1888
Page
4
The era of using a specially fitted steamship to clear the New York Harbor entrance begins as the Alabama sails from Brooklyn to dredge Sandy Hook. If effective, a few hours of work may replace a day of dredging by many vessels, solving a long standing navigation problem.
The Daily Advertiser attacks Justice Lamar for participating in a pending telephone case, mocking him as a Southerner. It argues that sitting in bane on own rulings is proper in English courts and in this state Supreme Judicial Court. Lamar’s tenure as Interior Secretary is viewed as judicial, not executive, and his duty on the court should prevail over worries about propriety.
The piece denounces Senator HALn for continuing political assessments on federal officeholders under this administration. It cites reports of department clerks in Washington being bled by the Republican committee and extortion attempts on appointees from prior administrations. It warns of a Blaine Harrison power shift and echoes the question to “Dear HUBBELL” about department performance.
The German emperor arrives in Rome amid ceremonial expectations. The native press treats it as momentous, but observers see little chance of a lasting German Italian alliance. Italy’s real alignments lie with England and France.
After passage of the deficiency bill the session nears its end. The House signals adjournment on Monday while the Senate, viewed in campaign terms, faces a stagnant tariff debate. The Republican Senate is described as contemptible as the substitute tariff bill is pushed amid waning vigor.
The passage argues that the dull talk in Congress serves no purpose and should be cut short by adjournment to relieve both Congressmen and their constituents. It emphasizes the need to end the protracted deliberation.
In Leeds Lord Rosebery warned that English foreign policy is entwined with colonial aims. A non political foreign secretary might not resolve the issue. Two paths loom: adopt imperial federation or concede practical independence for the colonies. Rosebery likely favors federation, but action may wait until independence becomes unavoidable.
At Goshen Indiana a second speech marks Blaine's attempt to repair earlier trust statements. He shifts from stating trusts are private affairs to calling them a national issue and says trusts harm consumers while benefiting Cleveland supporters, showing a flexible, opportunistic stance.
The Bessemer steel patents in the United States were bought by an association of rail makers who paid royalties per ton. It operated as a monopoly, similar to a trust or syndicate, with even nonworking members receiving shares. Although main patents expired, subsidiary ones remain controlled, and the process requires extremely pure iron ore free of phosphorus.
A essay argues Unionists in England and Scotland fret over Home Rule gains amid Liberal shifts. It attacks The Spectator for flawed logic claiming the rise of Gladstone’s strength stems from mental luxury of embracing Home Rule, and questions the fairness of labeling educated men as weak for seeking reasoned positions.
The text criticizes the Bessemer Steel Association for buying and dormant patent rights to block cheaper and more abundant iron ore from Kentucky and other beds. It accuses the group of forming a twenty year monopoly that raises rail costs, profits the founders, and harms the public via restraint of trade led by Carnegie and associates.
Editorial summary of the London Telegraph correspondence on Is Marriage a Failure. The paper notes 27000 letters received, only a small fraction printed, with many messages written with lucidity and strong language.
A reader notes that published letters on marriage show sincerity despite gloom and debate. A woman signing as A Lost Life describes an early arranged marriage, incompatibility, and a case for legal freedom from sin. Other correspondents include maids, ministers, and long-married couples, with humor about married life and a view that in England marriage remains a moral yet painful institution. In Boston the writer admires a handmade cobbler show, open streetcars, and seasonal changes while observing a friend who left city life for a farm to cut costs and gain independence. The Harvard freshmen politics piece mocks party pride in a torchlight parade, urging steadfast campus colors.
The article contrasts Swiss government pay with U S outlays. It notes seven Federal Council members earn 2400 dollars each plus 300 for representation, totaling 17100 for the executive in 1888. Cantons pay model Senate members up to 120 per day, while National Council members receive four dollars per day. Overall Swiss gov't outlay runs under 61000 dollars, roughly two cents per person, versus nearly 21 million dollars in the United States, about thirty five cents per capita.
Patti sings for the poor in Wales while Yale hosts winter lecturers including Bishop Potter and Reverend Taylor. A potential tomb of St. Flavier near Toulon is linked to a sarcophagus at St Mandrica. Munich chatter notes Herkomer overwhelmed by portrait commissions. he jokes about charging higher prices to deter demand.
Army orders from Washington list Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Smith of the Twentieth Infantry relieved from duty at Fort Maginnis Montana and sent home to await retirement. Captain John Rodman also of the Twentieth Infantry granted two months leave. First Lieutenant L. Scott of the Seventh Cavalry four months leave. First Lieutenant F. J. Patten of the Twenty first Infantry two months extension of leave.
At a special meeting in Fall River on October 11 stockholders approved increasing shares from 960 to 4000 and capital stock from 96000 to 400000. New shares will be worth 100 dollars each, signaling plans to erect a large mill on the old iron works property now owned by the American Printing Company.
The New York Tribune mocks the Journal’s William Everett speech tale and a hinted vote. The national Republican committee fails to mobilize cash. new subscription notices reach Washington clerks. Envelope Trust pay envelopes provoke ire with firms like Norwalk Iron Works and Stiles & Parker Press. Hartford Times shows a home market argument facsimile. The Voice of New York reports a liquor distribution effort to lock saloon voters to Harrison and Morton, with copies spread in multiple states and an autograph from L. W. Habercorn confirming distribution to saloon keepers.
The Hartford Courant recounts J H Ward of Easthampton Mass saying the Mills bill would force his rubber thread works to close. Ward, superintendent of Easthampton Rubber Thread Co, employs 48, of whom 26 vote. 16 for Cleveland, 7 for Harrison, 3 undecided. The piece cites New York Commercial Advertiser and Philadelphia Press on tariff reform and Democratic defections, noting more Cleveland support than press deserters across many Northern states.
The New York Tribune criticizes saloons while questioning church activity and refers to Sunday school politicians. The Chicago Herald notes the Tribune’s sneering stance and wonders what churches are doing in response.
The Democrats of the third Massachusetts district nominate John F. Andrew for Congress, asserting a higher standard of character and ability than the Republican candidates, per the Providence Journal.
The Springfield Republican argues for defeating Elijah A. Morse at the polls as a lesson to corrupt politicians. It calls for a Democrat candidate who embodies the qualities desired in the district’s representative.
The Philadelphia Record notes a forged quote claiming Liberal Labouchere spoke for free trade in England and protectionism in America. The piece asserts only Andrew Carnegie fits a Liberal England protectionist profile, though no such speech occurred, while Carnegie profits from protectionist views at about a million dollars yearly.
A New York Herald opinion notes the Republican plan to equalize wool duties by taxing both classes at 11 cents per pound. It argues the higher grade, worth over 30 cents, is rarely imported, making the change raise the duty by about 10 percent and worsen the existing protection.
A Times of Indiana column argues that reverses in Newark and Maine foretell an inevitable, overwhelming Democratic victory. It notes large increases in New York and Brooklyn registrations, predicting a bigger Cleveland majority in cities and state. The piece mocks tariff scare tactics as exhausted, framing reform as assured.
New Bedford City Council approved 4880 for sewers 9000 for loan interest incidentals 1650 for Harrington schoolhouse lot and 10000 for teacher pay and repairs. It also voted to add one lieutenant to the police force.
A blend of wry jokes and notes from around the world. Highlights include a larceny charge against the firm of peer one & Co, a humorous exchange about a horse named Death, warnings about promotions in the police department, and a Berlin electric street lighting test on Unter den Linden. Also recounted are a tragic duel tale from Gergal, a Georgia watermelon crop report, and a retired Count near Sag Harbor claiming kin to General Boulanger.
A roundup of forthcoming books and editions including Hawthorne's Scarlet Letter with Foote illustrations, the Index to Periodical Literature five year supplement, Galdos The Court of Charles V translated by Clara Bell, and Ireland under Coercion by Hurlbert. Notices cover Riverside Press editions, Rubaiyat with Fitzgerald translation, Mrs Humphry Ward Robert Elsmere for American market, Poquet pamphlets for campaigns, and Birrell new Essays of Elia with etchings.
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