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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1886
Page
4
The Boston Post Publishing Company lists milk near Washington Street with rates for daily and weekly editions. Daily prices run for one year at £9, six months at £4.50, three months at £2.25, and one month at £0.75, while weekly Friday issues cost $1.50 per year.
The Philadelphia Press claims a circular from the Philadelphia collector of internal revenue asks all employees for 3 percent of salaries. The piece argues the circular is likely bogus and questions the officer’s knowledge of the law and penalties. The author urges Pennsylvania revenue officers to pursue the matter and dismiss any perceived misconduct.
A circular headed An Independent's Address circulated at the meeting entrance on Monday night. It attacked President Cleveland's administration, urged a vote for Mr Ames, and was signed D. L. P. The document’s tone and initials led many to suspect Daniel Pratt's authorship. The Adver tiser's political leader yesterday implies its staff may have written it.
The Tariff Reform League argues to Massachusetts voters that tariff reduction can curb the national revenue surplus and cites cross party support. Washington reports two U S district attorneys, one Missouri Democrat and one Pennsylvania Republican, suspended for disobeying the presidents political activity order, with both parties accusing the other of bias. The President acted after careful evidence, asserting the order aimed at enforcement rather than political gain.
A column critiques a North Easton political meeting labeled a neighborhood love feast and analyzes Sir Julian Hawthorne's publication of a conversation with Oliver Ames in a broader ethics debate. The piece stresses journalist confidentiality, misrepresentation risks, and the need for accuracy in reporting.
A French delegation led by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi arrives for the dedication of the Liberty statue in New York. The article notes Bartholdi's Alsatian roots and Germanic influences, includes Ferdinand de Lesseps’ canal projects and Panama hopes, and lists other delegates with varied careers from Admiral Jaurés to General Pelissier and Paris officials.
Citizens gather for a politics free event that endorses Mr. Ames while praising labor protections. Mr Long defends candidates on merit and calls for nonpartisan support. General John N. Swift delivers a regulation campaign talk as resolutions urge votes for Ames.
The Hon Leo pold Morse accepts the nomination for Congress from the third district. He opposes sitting member Ranney, praising Morse as honest, independent, and devoted to civil service reform, sound money, tariff reduction, and Cleveland administration. General Hazard Stevens endorses Morse, signaling united opposition to Ranney.
A critique argues Mr. Hawthorne lacks journalism standing, being a romance writer who breaches privacy. It contrasts professional ethics with amateur sensationalism and praises Harvard Annex students while noting a need for microscopes, books, and $1000–$2000 to improve facilities under Secretary Gilman’s guidance.
A notable rise in women pursuing science education across various departments is reported, reflecting shifting enrollment patterns and growing gender diversity in STEM fields. The development signals broader access to opportunities and potential long term impacts on research output and innovation.
A lengthy critique of Real People by Marion Wilcox evaluates the variety of stories. It praises two Spanish American tales for their natural style and sympathetic Spanish character, while condemning other pieces as overdone or obscure. The review notes Bayreuth Parsifal coverage and comments on German influenced sections, and it ends by urging the author to focus on lived experience over what he has read.
Book notices praise Dodd, Mead for Elsie volume aimed at girls aged 14 to 16, and Mildred series. The Thorn in the Nest gets mixed reception for overlong plotting. Little Ta penny by Baring Gould praised for fresh, breezy charm and character study. Alfred J Church praised for engaging Roman boy adventure Two Thousand Years Ago. The Boys Book of Famous Rulers highlighted for concise biographies of fifteen historic leaders.
The excerpt surveys concluding works in the Peterkin family series and related volumes by Lucretia Hale Martha Finley and others. It notes Hale apologizing for the saga’s end and reflects on readers’ desire to follow beloved characters through Barset Carlingford Jo s Boys and Elsie themes.
Portsmouth described by Miss Alice Wellington Rollins as a city of old homesteads. Brander Matthews writes Victor Hugo Tales to His Grandchildren with an illustration resembling Hugo. The Blind Lark by Miss Alcott. Historic Girls sixth on Edith of Scotland. Verses by Miss Thomas titled Talking in Their Sleep. Pepperell House at Kittery featured.
Ticknor & Co plans Recollections of Eminent Men and Other Papers by Edwin P. Whippie and Bartel funeral address. Julian Hawthorne's Confessions and Criticisms and Perry's The Evolution of the Snob plus Benja min's Persia and the Persians. The Monarch of Dreams by T W Higginson from Lee and Shepard. Worthington's Annual for holiday season with travel sketches and young readers content. Plastic Sketches portfolio of Low's relief pictures. Towle's The Nation in a Nutshell history handbook from Lee and Shepard.
Mr J H Caliga recently returned from the West presents a bright outdoor collection at the Phillips building studio Hamilton place. Highlights include orchard where a young woman stands and a garden reading group. portraits and ideal heads mark notable effort. a Boston lady portrait and a convalescent by a window demonstrate serious, refined technique.
Several water color and etching exhibitions are planned for next month. Walter F Lansil is building a new studio at his Dorchester home. Lee & Shepard will publish two volumes of plastic sketches by J F and J G Low with text by Sylvester Baxter. Abbott Graves creates flower pictures for steel-plate calendars for John A Lowell & Co. A new art store is to open on Back Bay as artists grow hopeful for a busy season.
In Boston a writer notes the literary movement with Holmes, Lowell, Howells, and Aldrich, contrasting New York’s Authors’ Club with Boston circles like Papyrus and St Botolph. He laments drought harming mills at Great Falls and Salmon Falls, urging wiser water storage and flood protection.
The Chicago Herald notes the Knights are drifting toward political activity, a pace so slow it may go unnoticed. It argues the group will not take actions beyond what any secret society could handle and that politics will dominate their future aims.
The Charleston News and Courier warns that danger falls not on President Cleveland or his close aides but on figures like Mr Tillman who oppose the Democratic party’s interests and the nation, risking political upheaval for themselves.
The Atlanta Constitution notes that while Brother Blaine’s overall reception is lukewarm, his campaign speeches carry the familiar Mulligan twang, signaling modest impact on voters.
The Manchester Union notes weakening Rangpani protection sentiment along the line. It argues that the public now sees the Democratic position as conservative and not opposed to prudent protection for American interests, signaling a shift in views on trade and tariffs.
A Providence Journal remark notes Mr. George is in danger of destroying his reputation for intelligence by his own actions. The playful critique suggests he has already damaged sincerity and public regard through loose talk.
The Albany Argus urges ceremony attendees to honor liberty won by forefathers and to defend it by upholding law and order, stressing stern determination to safeguard the nation’s freedoms.
The Washington Post notes two years ago Mr Blaine warned disaster if Democrats won the presidency. Now Mr Sleine boasts in Pennsylvania of good times, general prosperity and government bonds near 180, crediting old Republican laws.
Mr. Henry George likely regrets crossing pens with Mr. Hewitt. Hewitt's two letters reply to George with manly dignified and statesmanlike tone, combining practical force and vigor rarely seen in political debate.
The Manchester Union lauds the present executive head of the nation for real common sense and practical knowledge of institutions. It praises his speeches and papers as aligned with action, noting his businesslike, vigorous, large hearted character and growing favor with the people.
Several labor unions have repudiated Mr. George's views and refuse to support his candidacy. It would be strange if intelligent American workers endorse a man who is their worst enemy.
A Georgia woman killed her husband with an iron stewpan, dubbed a stupendous crime, while other items mock or amuse readers. The Apache Indians enjoy civilization, New Yorkers lament Gravesend racing, Milwaukee bakers strike, Canada to mark Thanksgiving Nov 18, and discussions range from Carlyle to editorials. Various quips about editors, education, football deaths, and oddities fill the page with light commentary and cross-cultural snips.
Andrew D. White, longtime Cornell president, describes his Europe book hunt and a proposed history on German empire. He notes a library of 30,000 volumes and manuscripts ready as a possible bequest to Cornell, urging specialized national libraries for scholars.
Washington Letter to Philadelphia Press profiles Jennie Lamar, eighteen, daughter of the Interior Secretary, as the social centerpiece of this winter. She’s described as tall and willowy with an olive complexion, expressive brown eyes, and a poised Southern bearing. Her father’s social ambitions rise with her growing prominence in Washington society.
At Holmes field this afternoon the freshman athletic meeting will feature events including the 100 yards dash broad jump mile walk putting shot 220 yards dash 120 yards hurdle race mile run high jump hat mile run quarter mile run and pole vault The second hare and hounds run of the season occurred yesterday with hares Lothrop Bailey and T C Craig leading about thirty hounds The prize caps went to Lothrop Bailey and Craig The glee club performed in Chelsea Tailor and Snow won the doubles tennis championship beating the Sears brothers 6 0 with singles pending today after two sets were completed Monday
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