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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1887
Page
4
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Boston readers learn M Rovuvier introduces a 100 million franc army and navy credit bill in Paris. War Minister Frron adds a mountain infantry and artillery corps proposal. The piece notes questions about peace prospects and the chamber’s likelihood to grant or deny these requests amid recent scandals. It also covers New York Boston freight rate reform and the New York twenty fifth district race between Belden and Davis.
If true, counsel in the Chicago bomb case has telegraphed clients from Washington to seek a Governor commutation rather than a Supreme Court ruling. Justices moved quickly to hear the points raised, surprising the condemned men’s lawyers who push for delay under law. The court will review the case tomorrow.
The Lehigh region strike has entered its seventh week involving over 20,000 workers who support 100,000 people and produce about a third to a quarter of Pennsylvania anthracite. Idle since Sept 12, families rely on aid as $1.5 million in regional business losses accumulate, challenging Powderly’s arbitration pledge.
On Saturday evening veteran Allen G Thurman spoke to supporters in Ohio praising President Grover Cleveland as honest brave and capable with strong common sense. The speech marked Thurman’s sole campaign appearance and hinted it may be his last political address.
The Executive Business Association acts against the chamber of commerce petition ahead of an interstate commerce commission hearing tomorrow, driven by what appears to be a mistaken belief about the case's merits.
Reform Democrats in Maryland contest Baltimore municipal election with aim to curb ballot fraud. Thousands of names removed from voting lists, with challenges to prevent fraud, and hopes that Mayor Bartlett will win against the ring. Strong support nationwide for honest elections follows the reform effort.
A discussion urges adoption of safer heating methods for railway cars after deadly stove incidents. The piece notes public concern and calls for legislation to compel railways to replace dangerous stoves with safer systems.
The piece argues public opinion should compel railways to adopt safe steam heating systems, noting Minnesota and Maine Central tests and citing Fitchburg’s readiness. It warns of blame if lawmakers and operators ignore reforms, while citing a Lords ruling on a rat causing a peril of the sea as a cautionary legal analogy.
A Monday Music Hall Republican meeting is marked by self congratulation and harsh past criticisms. Speakers criticize leaders, workflows, and education debates while denouncing central figures and national policy with sharp partisan jingoism.
A Boston reader notes the Browning Club’s continued zeal and warns of shifting tastes toward Russian literature. He recalls parlor culture, a lawyer’s idle practice, and the Public Garden pond scene with a newly married couple, praising unconventional independence amid town manners.
The article discusses how sea-going rats threaten ships and cargo and whether damage qualifies as an act of God under insurance policies. It notes a court or legal ruling addressing this question and its implications for maritime insurance.
Jay Gould sails the Atalanta to precede him across the ocean with Mrs Gould and two sons for a winter Mediterranean cruise. Washburn of Minneapolis, a leading miller, is described as slender with mutton chops. John B. Stetson runs a large factory with 800 workers and a 1600 scholar Sunday school. Mayor Courtenay of Charleston is active and fond of New York life. William Ordway Partridge departs for Europe to study art after completing two portrait busts. Rear Admiral Worden, 70, lives in Washington, bears a blonde beard, suffers headaches from Monitor Merrimac wounds, and receives $6000 yearly retirement.
The November issue surveys Agassiz Darwin relations in Evolution and Its Relations to Religious Thought. Le Conte argues biology moves from formal to physical causes, with Kepler Newton and Darwin as milestones. Other essays cover science and revelation, specialization, and cultural rituals like the wedding ring.
The November issue features Dr. C. D. Hendrickson on Mt. Tacoma and P. D. Nott on Cyclopia in Pennsylvania. Maurice Thompson praises Hayne's poetry, comparing him to Whitman and classical masters, while Abby Sage Richardson explains why America is named so. General Fairchild reviews the Grand Army of the Republic. other pieces include autumn flowers, Olivia Delaplaine, poetry, and new books.
The Exeter (N. 1) Manufacturing Company held its annual meeting yesterday and elected directors E. Dale, H. Kent, T. Appleton, William Dale Jr., John W. Yarwell. E. Dale was removed as president and H. Kent named treasurer.
William E. Chandler fears reelection to the U S Senate as 1889 term nears. His railroad stance alienates allies, while backing from Frank Jones allegedly helped his 1883 election. Observers doubt his return to the Senate amid political strain and ambtion.
In a Tufts campus match the sophomore elevens defeated the freshman 18 to 4 after a tight first half. Dolliver scored for the freshmen late. the sophomores broke through in the final play of the game with a long rush.
A miscellany of reflections on price and politics from 19th century America. Notes on Lehigh coal trends, printing office stone, and political figures. Immigrant statistics, Turkish walnuts for turkeys, and a vivid sketch of Joaquin Miller’s Oakland life. A tale of Stimson’s brokered auction delays and a railroad banquet toast.
The article denounces anarchists socialists and other agitators for attacking the Constitution and US laws. It credits Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson with securing the republic through mass patriotism and common sense.
The Philadelphia Press argues that revolt against free trade in Alabama and Georgia signals tariff issues will dominate the Senate race in those states. It urges renewed Republican effort in the South, noting Southern interests align with protection and predicting broad Republican gains if similar Northward efforts are applied.
The article argues that tariffs should regulate trade between nations rather than halt it. It notes America already engages with foreign nations and will require export avenues as the home market cannot absorb all production. Proper rules can make export-import exchange profitable for the U S.
A New York Times (Ind.) critique argues that a high protective tariff enables large trusts to form in protected industries, stifling domestic and foreign competition. The piece warns of iron and steel, woolen goods, and window glass monopolies consolidating power and harming consumers, possibly sparking anti tariff revolt.
Cassell & Co. to publish Pen Portraits of Literary Women by Helen Grey Cone and J. L. Gilder. New edition of Yachts and Yachting timed for release. Burke's On the Sublime and the Beautiful richly illustrated for gift books. Edmund Clarence Stedman revises Victorian Poets with a new chapter on recent English poetry.
A short quoted verse by George Edgar Montgomery praising death as blind to weed or flower, conveying a stark meditation on mortality and impartiality in life and death.
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