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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1889
Page
4
The notice lists locations of department sections within the issue with the Financial Department on page six, the Commercial Department on pages six and seven, and the Ship News on page three.
The International Marine Conference decided yesterday to keep the masthead and colored lights as at present. It allowed grading of steamship lights by speed but rejected removing red and green signals and rejected distinct lights for vessel classes. The vote shows a cautious, slow approach to revising maritime lighting practices.
Virginia Republicans holding government posts received a circular inviting support for the campaign led by Mahone and urging further contributions. The notice names Willam C. Elam as first vice president of the League, a Mahone lieutenant aided by travels to Virginia. It highlights potential penalties for soliciting political contributions from government employees and questions enforcement under the current administration.
The Ohio stage of the statewide race is rocked by forged signatures linked to a patent ballot box scheme. Halstead blasts Campbell's name, Woon and Foraker tied to the affair, exposing low campaign tactics and forged documents used to attack the Democratic rival.
A New Jersey politician notes elections are often managed, citing corruption in Hudson and Camden counties. The piece praises ballot reform moves, cites the Kane bill, and shows support from Ex Governor Abbot and General Grubs for a secret ballot. It describes worker intimidation and calls for Saxton electoral reform and Australian system adoption.
The Grand Army of the Republic votes to pressure Congress for a service pension bill and a disability measure. Supporters estimate the annual cost at about 150 million dollars while critics, led by Tanner, argue the figures and needs are unsound and uncomputable.
Washington correspondent for the New York Times quotes Secretary Windom denying a tight money market while national papers note weeks of natural tight money and rising call rates. The New York Tribune backs Windom’s general policy yet warns that high rates and bank concerns may test confidence in his market influence.
A fragment expresses strong moral outrage at an action described as unmanly, noting that the self-respecting portion feels disgust and disheartenment. No further context is provided in the readable text.
In a discussion on books for young readers, Mr. Andrew Lane urges caution for those who dislike English classics. He warns that dismissing Shakespeare Homer Scott or modern writers as superior is unlikely and that valuing past masterpieces remains prudent despite claims of present superiority. He hints at a sarcastic note toward some critics.
Cuicano October 21 Pan American delegates had a busy sightseeing day. They traveled by Pullman vestibule train to Union depot, visited McCormick Beaver Works to view a reaper being produced each minute, Swift's Packing House, and the stockyards. They then toured Jackson and Washington parks and examined the post office interior operations.
An illustrated catalogue of holiday books for the young has been prepared by Messrs Scribner's Sons and will be sent free of charge to any address on application.
Boston reviewers critique Mr Mansfield’s Richard II at Globe Theatre as uneven with strong scenery but weak text and acting. Mr Wyndham in The Candidate is praised for wit, humor, and stage mastery, though the piece includes American slang and mixed local color.
Mr Wilson Barrett received the Boston audience with Claudian a gloomy but thoughtful performance. Miss Eastlake as Armida impressed with sweetness and grace while the elaborate scenery and earthquake picture attracted attention. The same bill will run with Hamlet Friday and The Color Sergeant and Chatterton on other dates.
Miss Helen Barry opened at the Park Theatre with The Cape Mail and A Lesson in Love showing range from grave to light comedy. Her performance in The Cape Mail drew criticism for strained reading, while A Lesson in Love pleased more for its humorous tone. The supporting company included Henry Holland, W. B. Arnold, Clarence Handyside, Owen Neil, Kate Meek and Amy Busby. the same bill returns tonight and tomorrow with Vic Vet Carent and A Woman's Stratagem scheduled for matinee and evening performances later in the week.
Hands Across the Sea entered its eighth week at the Museum drawing a large crowd. Alone in London at Grand Opera House continues to attract audiences with strong company and scenery. Charles McCarthy starred at the Howard in One of the Bravest with nightly showings and added specialties between scenes. the house was crowded and the run will extend through the week.
Professor Hardy named as Dartmouth president candidate while Mrs. Booth of the Salvation Army battles cancer. Lady Mildred Lyon engaged to Jessup of New York bank Jessup & Martin. Queen Margherita commissions a portrait by Cesare Tallone for the German Empress. Cardinal Haynold marks fifty years ordained with imperial praise. Miss Constance Fenimore Woolson plans winter Florida and summer Otsego homes. Rev. Elias Bond, Bowdoin 1837, donates 5000 to Bowdoin library. missionaries in Kohala grow sugar. Kate Drexel to take the veil at Pittsburgh retreat. Francis Loomis, Yale scion, travels in Europe and Cairo this winter.
A Boston writer extols October hunting near Boston with partridge and small game. He notes accessible hunting in suburban estates and Maine New Hampshire deer changes, bears scarce, and quail on the South Shore. A tale follows of a collie learning human speech from its owner and behaving after a stern warning about blasting operations.
A collage of jests and curiosities on music, science, and society. Snippets discuss a hand organ grind, a taxicab distance device tested in Berlin, New Zealand’s athletic mania, Worms cathedral restoration, a Paris lion on horseback show, Jaeger turning sailor, Stevenson’s steerage past, rising incomes of American medical women, and a Jewish elect on Monaco’s throne through the Heine lineage.
Edward Wheelwright urges multiple options to keep Cambridge Street church solvent. If Bartol resigns or pew taxes rise, ministers from the Boston Association may preach for voluntary contributions. Other ideas include gifting to the Fraternity of Churches or selling the property. Wheelwright proposes proprietors cover annual preaching cost to keep eight months open.
Last night at Tremont Temple in Boston the Star Course concert drew a large crowd. John Thomas mocked with his usual impersonations while the Harvard Male Quartet sang college songs. Rudolph King played piano and accompanied Mrs. Medora Emerson in Home to Our Mountains from Verdi. Mrs. Emerson offered Gounod's Cinq Mars. Walter Emerson, a cornetist, premiered a concert polka. The Harvard group closed with Fathers Lullaby. Next Sunday Rev. Robert Nourse lectures on Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
The Unitarian Sunday school superintendents and teachers met in Second Church vestry with newly elected president W J Lewis Jr of Dorchester presiding. Social union, tea, and a business session followed, including bylaw changes and a discussion on Teachers. Meetings led by Rev J C Jaynes and others.
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