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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1887
Page
4
Rates listed for daily and weekly publications include one year nine dollars, six months four dollars, four months two twenty five, one month seventy five cents. Subscriptions and mailing details shown while the financial and commercial departments are on pages six and seven with ship news on page three.
The Oct 17 1887 ceremony in Stratford-on-Avon featured Dr Henry Irving giving the address and Dr Houmis presenting a poem. Mr Cuillips of Philadelphia funded a fountain, while Mr Invine praised the gesture as a symbol of unity between England and America through literature.
A Kansas compilation shows 25 3548 women voting in 282 cities where women could vote. Total 90 194 votes. men 64 846. While hailed as proof of suffrage impact, critics question the claim that polling places were free of riot. The study highlights higher female political engagement in Kansas versus the East.
Reports from Saturdays session claim the executive board faces political fund misuse allegations. Charges allege spending funds to defeat Congressmen Reed and Morrison with board members named in fallout. Delegates question board tactics as they debate reducing board size and dominance over party candidates.
The Hon Thomas H PrAsopy the Prohibition candidate for Congress in Rhode Island second district accepts the nomination in a letter that discourages Republicans. He states the party seeks Prohibition Congressmen and a Prohibition President and favors a high tariff to protect domestic industries against foreign competition.
A Prohibition candidate’s letter is seen as aligning with Republican economic beliefs. It warns Republicans with prohibitory leanings that they can vote for him without compromising their platforms, signaling a strategic crossover for vote capture.
Attendees at Music Hall last evening heard a spirited debate on prohibition and its aims. The discussion drew parallels with historic reform movements and criticized party pragmatism while stressing conviction in pursuing legislative bans on intoxicants.
A commentator argues that British and Italian perspectives on the tripartite alliance diverge from Anglo Russian aims. The Pall Mall Gazette minimizes the Fredrichsruhe interview while predicting England's entry via Germany rather than Italy, exposing biases shaped by dynastic ties over current interests. The piece notes Italy’s parliamentary traits echo Britain’s system, and warns that Russia’s reaction may undermine the Berlin Treaty and Bulgaria involvement.
The Worcester County feud between Theopore C Bates and W W Rice exposes a party torn by personal ambition rather than public service. A long Bates manifesto attacks Senator Hoar and Judge Thayer, blaming factionalism, vanity, and management. Governor Amis boosts reelection while the campaign apparatus fights for funds and favors.
The Mexican Central Railway announces very low freight rates from Liverpool to Mexico City via New Orleans and El Paso under a new classification. First and second class goods cost 100 shillings per ton, third class 83 shillings, based on 2240 pounds. Rates, compared to the LondonMexican dollar, equate to about $2.75 and $23 Mexican, prompting partial rate cuts by the Vera Cruz to Mexico City line for its 254 mile inland segment.
The Central undercuts the Vera Cruz road on a 5000 mile through rate, pricing third class goods at 23 dollars per ton and select items at 30 to 35 per 1000 kilograms. The move secures rails and materials for the Mexican National railway from Galveston, boosting the Central’s freight income for the year.
In Boston residents voice irritation at ongoing street excavations and the rough resurfacing that follows. The writer notes hazards, inclines toward curiosity about historic relics uncovered, and recalls past urban changes while urging discipline reforms in schools and the use of physical punishment.
The Boston Museum presented Sophia, a stage adaptation of Fielding's Tom Jones by Buchanan. Critics praised its fidelity to the novel and Sophia Western but faulted Barron’s Tom Jones for lack of vigor while Davenport’s Blifil impressed. other cast members were praised, and Phryne by Boucicault received favorable notes though Kerry's role disappointed some.
The Randolph home of Elisha Mann Jr. was robbed Sunday night, with jewelry valued at about $500 to $600 taken. In Connecticut, Rev. J W Richardson of Waterbury has received a call to pastor the ae Church at Stamford and church members are abuzz over the potential acceptance.
Boucicault's Phryne at Hollis Street Theatre shows promise despite a candidly fast atmosphere. French opera Le Grand Mogol at Globe Theatre fails to match Parisian flair with dull orchestration and mixed vocal success.
Miss Myra Goodwin stars in Philopene at Park Theatre under E. E. Kidder. Critics find her kittenish teen-girl persona forced and the mix of scenes weak though Samuel Reed as Timothy stands out with a strong old countryman portrayal. The play runs all week.
Louis Aldrich stars as Joe Saunders with Frank G. Campbell Ned Singleton and a cast including George D. Chaplin Major Britt Harry Barker Wing Lee J M Martin Josiah Scroggs Dora Goldthwaite Grace Brandon Emma Crisp Pose Pentland. The performance showed smooth execution and runs nightly this week with matinees Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.
A collection of amusing items and quips on politics, crime, manners, and society. Observations range from New York party counts to a Wisconsin mining town toboggan, with jokes about English, French, and American customs, plus light dispatches on newspapers, churches, and royalty.
Report states the Senator Mitchell of Oregon will marry his daughter to Mr. H. Taylor of Chicago. Art critic William Howe Downes resigns from the Advertiser to join the Transcript as art critic. An evening paper hires a leading art writer. William Dalton of Rockingham county Va is 85 with fourteen children and 185 descendants. Reverend Charles F. Gross of Chicago pursues social reforms for shop girls. Joseph Burritt of Ithaca N Y is 92 and a veteran jeweller with long service since 1816, amid a large Burritt family with five generations.
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