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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1888
Page
4
The Monday morning 1888 report notes a heated discussion on steam heating railway cars. Professor LANZA urged using locomotive steam, but railway managers resisted, claiming no better heaters exist. The article cites demonstrated practicability, yet firms remain unconvinced.
A New York Times account cites a high political authority saying the German chancellor has long pressed to save a Russia visit for last and regrets the disregard of his advice. If true, odd developments may follow in Berlin soon as tempers cool.
Mr Joseph Chamberlain seems set for odium as a Birmingham meeting echoes plain talk from his constituents. A speaker quips he moved from Radical to orchid cultivation and duchess society, turning him into knave and fool. If Birmingham abandons him, Conservatives may still doubt his value.
Senator Blackburn's minority report, filed before adjournment, rebuts the Haun committee's report on civil service operations. It criticizes partisan methods, presents facts about removing New York sugar agents for service improvement, and disputes charges leveled by Senator Har n.
The Admiral Korniloff mirrors the Baltimore in being a partially protected cruiser of 5000 tons with twin screws. She is fifteen feet longer, carries fourteen six inch guns and four eight inch guns, and posted first trials at seventeen and a half knots then eighteen and a half, with potential for nineteen knots if Baltimore meets builder expectations.
The New York Herald reports from Orange Court House Virginia that a Black Democrat in Chancellorsville faced violence for his political faith. His house was wrecked and he was tied to a tree whipped until unconscious, only saved by his wife’s pledge that he would vote.
The article compares Virginia political disputes to familiar presidential campaign dramas. It notes disbelief from readers if true and considers the tale an adaptation of party teachings from New England. It mentions President Hyper of Bowdoin College and a Daily Advertiser backed discipline.
A banking house backing the Salt Union Limited promotes early share subscriptions. The first English trust seeks to consolidate salt proprietors in the UK and worldwide to raise prices, with a £3,000,000 capital and 20 percent dividends in the first year. The plan links to the Republican vice presidential candidate and foresees US involvement.
The piece criticizes the buncombe Senate tariff bill as crafted to aid protected industries and monopolies. It argues Republicans consulted only special interests, ignored tax payers, and kept protection intact. It cites increases in wool and flannel taxes and a shift from ad valorem to specific taxes as further burdens on consumers.
The Parnell commission begins its inquiry as public opinion shifts in Ireland’s favor. Key figures from the Times defense like the attorney-general and Sir Henry James respond to avoid political bias, while evidence suggests forged letters and a £1000 payment. The outcome hinges on letter authenticity over political charges, with high interest in today’s proceedings.
The piece argues that if the bill became law it would tax wealthy buyers less than or equal to poorer buyers, with Republicans and manufacturers driving a deceptive reclassification. It claims the Senate bill would worsen taxes for many and notes party divisions and election timing preventing a vote. It warns the GOP lacks a clear remedy amid surplus revenue concerns.
The Massachusetts treasurer disputes the party silver plank while sharply defending his platform. He previously backed the silver policy yet at Chicago the convention declared the Republicans oppose demonetizing silver. Bravo faces a dilemma between his convention stance and Congressional candidacy in the third district.
A front page analysis critiques a candidate’s shift in stance from Chicago to the Nevada filibuster era and questions his sincerity toward voters. It frames Treasurer Bearp and Mr. Braun as engaging in demagoguery, while denouncing personal attacks as irrelevant to assessing honesty and intelligence in public questions.
An article notes Belgium debates whether marriage should be banned for schoolmistresses, citing Prussia’s practice of dismissal and Saxony’s pension loss, while Belgian policy currently offers two weeks leave for a pound weekly, prompting the question whether Belgians will follow Prussia in prohibiting marriages or compel teachers to stay single or wed wealthy partners to avoid teaching.
Manufacturers urged to request space before the November 15 deadline for the Paris exhibition next spring. Shipments start in January while American commissioners note broad interest and likely strong U S representation. The government aims to demonstrate the merit and excellence of U S products and manufactures.
A New York demonstration plan is noted as President Cleveland reviews a businessmen parade next Saturday. Indiana papers list New York press stances with the Sun backing Harrison. The first New York illegal registration arrest targets a self-described Republican and protectionist. Debates unfold over tariff policy, the Mills bill, and working-class interests in New England. A Salt Trust prospectus linked to Levi Morton stirs controversy, while New York Tribune critiques tariff myths and English trusts. Washington dispatches report partial vetoes and pension acts amid a partisan campaign.
A photographed Republican circular from Indiana Chair Huston urges circulating alleged Democratic fundraising claims. The letter pretends warnings against Democratic “base intentions” while urging spread of fraudulent reports to split the party and keep their supporters.
M Perivier of Le Figaro reports Prince Bismarck at Friedrichsruhe as a changed man. He is thin and vigorous, with a pink complexion and softened features, after Dr Schweninger's care and reducing fat by stopping him from drinking with meals.
The text contrasts a man in civilian clothes with his appearance as a trooper in uniform. In civilian attire he seems a plain country gentleman with a worn felt hat a gray coat and a heavy stick. In uniform he becomes a surly trooper, altering the perception of his demeanor.
The American Architect features Royall mansion illustrations and historical notes urging restoration of the Medford house and its grounds. While the estate suffers decay and boundary changes, the writer highlights its architectural fronts and notable associations with Isaac Royall, colonial figures, and historic events, urging custodianship and memory.
The corner stone of the New York Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital on Sixty third street and the eastern boulevard was laid Saturday. The hospital is the gift of Hon. Roswell P. Flower, will be free, and will cost about $150,000.
A detailed critique of a recent second symphony concert praising Moszkowski's suite, Beethoven's symphony, and Liszt Gretchen movement. It notes strong orchestral color, pianist influence, and modern tempi, with commendation of Gericke's Boston performance and a preview of next week’s program including Cornelius Overture, Chopin piano concerto, and Mendelssohn Scotch Symphony.
An outspoken host and a silent army shift toward tariff reform as Republican defectors fuse with Democrats. Prominent Boston lawyer Robert M Morse Jr joins tariff reform ranks, signaling a stronger Cleveland following that may swing votes in November.
A Boston protest by the Harvard Tariff Reform Association highlights the political shift among educated youths toward progressive views. The piece notes that younger voters, unlike seasoned older politicians, focus on current issues and reform abuses that are relics of past era rules.
Pretty Plain Talk denounces the Senate tariff revision as a sham meant to fool voters not to pass real law. It calls Senators pure politicians or honest rokers serving material interests and predicts the nation’s wisdom must come from outside the Senate chamber.
Springfield Republican notes Mayor Russell's statewide canvass, praising his honesty and vigor. The piece contrasts Russell with Governor Ames, arguing Russell speaks candidly to voters about public affairs while Ames cites nomination costs. It positions Russell as unmatched since Rob inson's campaign preliminaries.
A mixed column notes public gripes about coal prices and claims about the German vote, taunts from party rivals, a Massachusetts congressional candidacy, social banter about servants and attire, a Saint William era anecdote, and a Norfolk woman’s court dispute over wages, all framed in period newspaper style.
A memorial window to William G. Fargo is placed in Trinity Church Buffalo. The Rev A S Rogers of Albany has joined the First Universalist Church of Saien. Sir Morell Mackenzie to lecture at Edinburgh Philosophical Institute. Ex Governor Peabody Wetmore of Rhode Island arrives in New York from Havre. Major Sylvanus B Phinney turns eighty with visiting hours. Mrs Rutherford B Hayes to preside at Women’s Home Missionary Society meeting. Caldwell H Colt, Dauntless owner, active in Hartford politics as possible Democratic Senate candidate. Memoirs of Grenville Murray due in London January two volumes. Duke of Devonshire's move from Holker Hall to Chatsworth. health noted as frail. Lord Hartington may shift from Commons to Lords.
New York Oct 21 The Socialistic Labor party nominated a full state and local ticket. For Governor Edward J Ball of New York Lieutenant Governor Christian Pattburg of Brooklyn associate judge of Court of Appeals Dr Franz of Gerau Mayor Alexander Jonas.
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