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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1890
Page
4
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Multiple venues on Washington and Tremont streets present a split bill of plays and vaudeville. The Soudan and Shenandoah run at 2 and 7 45 at the Globe and Tremont theatres, while Cordelia's Aspirations and The Charity Ball headline at 7 45 at the Harrigan and Lyceum houses. The Clemenceau Case and Little Emm'ly appear at Park and Boston Museum, with Erma the Elf at Grand Opera House and The Ivy Leaf at the Athenaeum.
The notice lists page locations for sections: Financial Department on page six, Commercial Department on pages six and seven, and Ship News on page three. It directs readers to find department content in these specified columns.
Rostown Post reports Isaac A. Schwartz of Philadelphia denounces a new tariff boosting pearl button duties by about 100 percent as practically prohibitory. He questions naval tech gains if ships suffer weed growth and barnacles, slowing to the pace of a tramp steamer, urging inventors to seize the chance for improvement.
The New York Tribune argues the tariff does not raise the cost of many necessities, noting buttons, carpets, linseed oil, paint, blank books, and copying books as essential. It warns that copying letters would become costly without copying books, which have jumped 25 percent in price. The piece questions the Tribune's own recklessness.
The text estimates urban wage earners at 450 to 1200 yearly, averaging around 600. It argues rising costs in 1891 will hurt this class most, noting the increased living costs and relative purchasing power compared to prior years, with figures from dealers and the New York Times.
The New York firm Seager Guernsey & Co announces a London branch to supply its Mexican trade. The move follows U.S. tariff and policy shifts affecting Mexican commerce, with comments on broader trade tensions and silver lead ore duties. Ribbons for women's wear rise as stocks deplete and duties shift with value.
Mr. Erastus Wiman spoke yesterday in New Haven addressing the chamber about local industry. He urged measures to boost commerce and stressed the importance of infrastructure and cooperative efforts among merchants and employers.
The article argues for commercial reciprocity with Canada as a remedy for post tariff tensions. It notes New England industries once hoped for relief under general laws, but Republican tariffs block that, increasing calls for a Canada trade treaty to secure coal and iron. Wiman’s remarks emphasize relief from being cut off from essential raw materials.
The Daily Advertiser critiques proprieties as Democrats push lobby reform in Massachusetts politics. It links Governor Brackett’s omissions to lobby influence and urges measures to curb lobby power and veto any tainted laws, promising a peoples party remedy.
The speech argues export of agricultural goods faces a shrinking market while manufactured goods gain. It warns farmers may receive less for crops like corn wheat and pork, and pay more for manufactured imports as European prices drive domestic trends. The Chicago Merdd notes uncertainty over how farmers will respond to shifting price dynamics and market demands.
A short excerpt notes a worker's pay, described as the lowest grade of labor, accompanied by a consoling compliment about protection. The fragment hints at workplace hierarchy and perceived security, without full context or names.
A critical essay likens current economic controversy to a brain disorder called aphasia, accusing Senator Hoar of arrested development in dealing with wages, taxation, and trade. The piece argues protectionist myths fail to explain rising output and falling real wages, and mocks a plan to raise Massachusetts wages by federal action. It also condemns a florist scam and social intrigues as a side note.
The McKinley tariff triggers noticeable price hikes across everyday goods. Dress fabrics rise to 15 cents per yard but may jump up to 8 cents, with overall increases seen across all grades. Domestic manufacturers warn customers and some circulars go out before Congress finishes its work, promising protection. Citizens are urged to check grocers’ bills to verify the impact on personal costs.
William Williams of Swansea argues against investing in tin plate manufacture in this country citing Welsh makers. He contends that adding a duty of 1 20 cents per pound would not deter Welsh producers who already compete despite a 1 cent duty.
A Michigan Supreme Court opinion discussed in The Green Bag holds that a dog cannot be treated as a police officer or constable and thus cannot justify killing another dog under a statute allowing officials to kill unlicensed and collarless dogs. The court stressed the need for evidence of official duty and questioned the dog’s capacity to act as an official actor.
A court debates canine responsibility in a dog killing over a missing collar, noting even a paper collar would soil and require frequent changes. The judge humorously explores whether a dog could kill another during a collar swap. The piece also mocks a Dorchester anecdote about a man returning after six months pretending nothing happened.
Harvard seniors held Class Day election electing Horace A Davis secretary Arthur J Cumnock first marshal Dudley S Dean second marshal Stephen V R Crosby orator Charles W Willard poet Hugh McCulloch Jr dist Sewall Brackett ivy orator Arthur B Nichols chorister Kenneth McKenzie. Biographies praise each winner’s college leadership and activity.
The Bostonian Society at the Old State House heard Curtis Guild recount 19th century Boston drama from Tremont to the Warren Theatre. He described pit and gallery seating, circular tiers, backless benches, and a bias toward sensational plots over literary merit.
A Boston reader objects to today’s notice claiming the War Department building will be draped in mourning for the late ex Secretary Belknap. He questions congressional concern over his administration and labels the display as poor taste.
In Hartford Conn on October 14 Chief Justice Andrews filed a dissenting opinion in the secret ballot decision. The majority voided ballots labeled Citizens' ticket issued by the Republican town committee chairman. Andrews and Judge Torrance concur, arguing there was no intent to deceive and the ballots should have been counted.
Joseph Pulitzer withdraws from editorship of the World and transfers control to an executive board of editors. Physicians advise a complete severance to restore his sight, making the move for his health.
The Norwegian bark Marie of Christiania wrecked on North Harbor Beach during a Sunday gale while sailing from Barrow-in-Furness to Charlottetown. Forty four days at sea with steel rails partly loaded. total loss expected. Crew escaped with their lives.
Mr Benjamin Francis Swan and Mrs Althea L Shute married last evening at the Church of St John the Evangelist. The bride wore white faille francaise with lilies of the valley. Attendant Miss Strout Belfast and best man Mr Harry Palmer Providence. Ushers listed. A reception followed at Dr Whittemores on Union Park. They plan a tour including New York and Washington and will reside at 1 Union Park.
Mr Thomas St John Lockwood and Miss Emmeline Dabney Stackpole were united in marriage yesterday at the Arlington Street Church. The ceremony featured Presi dent Horace EK Allen as best man and Rev Brooke Herford officiating. A large reception followed at 59 Dudley Street, residence of Dr Stackpole.
Miss Harriet Brownell Fuller, daughter of George Fuller, married Will Hastings Russell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Russell of Ocean street, in a ceremony at 4:30 PM officiated by Rev. Arthur W. Moore. The event featured a bridal dress of white silk with duchesse lace, no bridesmaid, best men W H Hollis and Louis D Russell, and a reception at the Russell mansion with Baldwin's Cadet Orchestra. The couple left for a wedding tour afterward.
A collage of short quotes and vignettes spans courts, theater, and society. Notes on Massachusetts Supreme Court intrigue, Broadway farces, Boston wig tales, naval moves, and a Bombay hospital donation reflect varied gossip and public life.
Mr. Kennan spoke in Tremont Temple of his Kamchatka expedition in 1864 on behalf of a Western Union telegraph project. He described southern Kamchatka beauty, Korak encounters, a Siberian ball with ice windows, and a perilous search for a mysterious camp ending with an aurora borealis scene.
Mr George Willis Cooke of Dedham adds to his season list with A Dream of the Perfect Man and Wits and Wise Men. He will also lecture on The Intellectual Development of Women The Social History of New England and on Emerson Browning George Eliot and other literary subjects Heard in Boston Chicago and Philadelphia and other cities.
Alfred D. Johnson of Nahant died yesterday at age seventy. In early life he ran the express business between Lynn and Boston and for thirty-four years served as town clerk. He leaves three sons and two daughters.
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