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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1887

Page

4

Subscription rates and office details for Post Publishing Co

The notice lists DAILY subscription prices for one year nine dollars six months four fifty three months two twenty five and one month seventy five cents. WEEKLY Fridays rate is one year one dollar. It notes second class matter status and payment instructions. It provides addresses for New York Agency Nassau Street and Washington Orrick and mentions department placements on different pages.

Post Publishing Company New York Acgency Nassau Street Ernest F. Binancuam Washington

Russia Threats Do Not Frighten Europe Says Moscow article

The Moscow Gazette notes Russia and France are ready for maneuvers but the piece argues Russia’s threats lack bite and Europe remains unawed. Washington reports promise insight into naval administration and paymaster reforms, with Lamar’s Indian policy review drawing interest from reform advocates.

Moscow Gazette Russia France Europe Washington Naval Department Lamar

Anarchists Fail to Block Judge Gary in Chicago

Despite threats from Chicago Anarchists and a possible political deal, Judge Gary receives endorsements from both major parties for reelection. Republicans praise cross party support as non partisan while anarchist associates plan protests at the next election.

Chicago Gary

New York Health Officials Criticized Over Cholera Vessel Handling

Critics argue health officers were negligent in supervising the Britannia and Independents from Naples and Palermo. The Britannia waited days in harbor before quarantine while passengers contacted shore, and some Independents passengers landed and dispersed despite exposure risk.

Britannia New York Naples Palermo Mediterranean

Baltimore Election Under Cloud of Suspected Fraud

The Baltimore election on Wednesday gave Mayor Latrobe a clear majority of over 4000 votes, but reports and past years’ ring activity suggest trickery and corruption tainted the process. Special dispatches describe the ring’s entrenched influence and use of every resource to bend the vote.

Baltimore Latrobe

Reform League Faces Setback Yet Sees Path to Change

In Baltimore the Reform League reflects on a disputed Wednesday election amid fraud concerns. It highlights past successes in convicting ballot box fraudsters and purging 1000+ fraudulent registrations, insisting continued effort will renew political reform in the city and state.

Reform League Baltimore

Tariff Reform Debate Sparks Massachusetts Voices

The piece argues for repeal of the tobacco tax and broad tax reform to boost trade and wages, warning that protected industries keep prices high. It cites Daniel Webster Sumner and Wilson while urging honest examiners and independent oversight for Massachusetts railroad color vision tests. It notes Alabama and Connecticut precedents and critiques political figures in France.

Kelley Pennsylvania Committee On Ways and Means Congress Kelney Massachusetts Daniel Webster Sumner Wilson

Railroads and defective light

The article disputes a Boston Medical and Surgical Journal claim that Massachusetts still enforces periodic re examinations for railroad workers color vision. It explains the original two year provision was repealed in 1883 and asserts reexamination should focus on general sight after illness, accident, or at certain ages.

Medical and Surgical Journal Massachusetts Alabama Connecticut Boston Medical and Surgical Journal

Threatened Crisis Over Wilson links to Caffarelli affair

The article argues Grevy’s support for son in law M Wilson risks a constitutional crisis in France. Public anger at Tours demands Wilson’s withdrawal. cabinet stance seen as fragile. Grevy’s dignity could suffer and his resignation becomes possible, affecting France’s leadership and Bougeter’s standing.

Grevy M. WiLson Caffarelli France Wilson Chamber of Deputies Tours Bou-Ay- Ger M. Grevy

Wayne County Race Sees Two Women Compete For School Commissioner

In Wayne County New York two women vie for school commissioner. Democratic candidate Miss Coox campaigns energetically with photographs and lively appeals to townsfolk. Opponent Miss Clark relies on oratory with fewer campaign trappings and no photos.

Wayne County New York Miss Coox Rel Miss Clark

Astrological Letters Stir Rumors About BuLWER

Rumors spread that BuLWER believed in astrology and spiritualism. It is claimed that if Lord Lyrron finishes his father’s memoirs, surprising tales will emerge. One story asserts Bunner predicted DisRANLI’s horoscope as accurately as the Ellan gowan case.

Bulwer Lyrron Bunner Disranli Ellangowan Colonel Mannering Meg Merrilies

Divorce Filing By Book Agent's Wife Gains Notice

The wife of a book agent has filed for divorce, a development that underscores skepticism about the profession's persuasive prowess. The remark suggests surprise would be minimal if such marriages were uncommon.

Boston Evening Stroll Through Washington Street Crowds

The narrator describes an after work crowd along Washington Street in Boston from Winter to Boylston. He notes horse cars, carriages, and a bustling sidewalk, with a rare absence of beggars and a surge of street advertising. He recalls the city’s winter trials and an interest in the discharged convict noted in a Post paragraph.

Boston Washington Street Boylston Boylston Street

Miss Clara Morris Tops Park Theatre Engagements

The Park Theatre hosts Miss Clara Morris in L Article 47 and Alixe drawing large crowds. The strong company includes Graham and Lilla Vane. Shine, McDowell, Clarges, Watson, Allen praised. Sophia at the Museum steady. Lagardére at the Globe selling well. Hoyt's A Hole in the Ground premieres at Park Theatre next Monday.

Clara Morris Park Theatre Alixe Graham Lilla Vane Messrs Shine McDowell Clarges Mesdames Watson Allen Sophia Haslemere Boston Theatre Lagardére

Reform and new ink stop counterfeiting tale

The narrator muses on a reforming ex-counterfeiter who has developed a non eraseable ink and envisions a theatrical reveal to bank officials. He wonders whether the moment was played with gravity or a smile as the detective introduces the operator as someone who will aid protection, likening it to a shepherd presenting a wolf to lambs.

The Shaughraun at Hollis Street Theatre Boston

Boucicault in The Shaughraun drew strong crowds in Boston with his Conn the Shaughraun. The cast, led by Boucicault, delivered a spirited performance with Miss Stuart and Miss Thorndyke acclaimed for their roles. The engagement runs to November 7 before The Colleen Bawn replaces it for Boucicault’s final week.

Mr. Boucicault Boston Conn Hollis Street Theatre Boucicault Connand Myles-na-Cappaleen Michael O’ Learey Myles O'Hara Fin Mac Cool Jack O Beirne Shaughraun Charles Smily Molyneux Williams Atkins Lawrence Colleen Bawn

Notable Figures and Oddities Highlight 19th Century Social Scene

The report lists Cecil Clay as a top whist player rivaling experts, Sir Richard Temple’s likeness to Napoleon, and a Balmoral birth note for Princess Beatrice. It also notes a Narvab Saikh-ud-Dowlah dinner in Hyderabad, Lehigh Valley railroad boss Wilbur’s chrysanthemum house in South Bethlehem, Doc Blodgett’s frontier hunter legacy, William Hamilton Gibson's return with art loot, and Crispi’s tireless political stamina across Palermo Naples Rome and Venice.

Cecil Clay Victoria Vokes Richard Temple M.P Bombay Mr. Chilas Napoleon Beatrice Balmoral Scotland Charles I England Dunfermline Wifeshire Wilbur Lehigh Valley Railroad Bethlehem Doc”’ Blodgett Sabetha Kan Cincinnati Ohio Columbus, O William Hamilton Gibson Brooklyn Signor Crispi Palermo Naples Rome Venice Court of Marine Arbitration

The Modern School of Art volume review critique

A critical look at The Modern School of Art edited by Wilfred Meynell. The piece questions its scope while praising the volume’s portraits and especially its illustrations and engravings. It notes prominent painters and sculptors discussed, and highlights the high quality of plates and printing.

Modern School of Art Watts Europe Meissonier Bonnat Hastman Johnson Sir Frederick Leighton Erskine Nicol J. E. Millais Hamo Thornycroft J. C. Hook G. H. Boughton Keeley Halswelle Professor Legros Hubert Herkomer Luke Fildes FE. J. Poynter William Holm of Art Magazine of Art Nicol Millais Oughta Legros Herkomer Wilfred Meynell New York Cassell & Co Boston Little, Brown & Co Price

Third Symphony Concert Highlights and Notable Pieces

Mozart Parisian Symphony premiered in 1778 in Paris featuring a streamlined three movement form and clearer woodwind use. Chopin concertos contrast with orchestral fusion, Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 appears in orchestral form, Wagner Haldigungs Marsch from 1864-65 honors King Louis II of Bavaria.

W. A. Mozart Parisian Paris Frederic Chorin Chopin Franz Liszt K. Muller Richard Wagner Haldigung Louis II Avaria Wagner

Mr Chamberlain and the Fishery Negotiations

A summary of editorials from the New York Tribune and New York Evening Post criticizing Joseph Chamberlain’s stance on Home Rule and Britain’s fishery talks, noting Irish opposition and political risk for the treaty, with emphasis on his influence and unpopularity among Irish voters.

MR. Chamberlain England Chamberlain N.Y. Evening Post Ind

Miscellaneous Items Note Political and Social Quips Across Cities

A column of varied notes covers British politics with Sir Wilfrid Blunt and a Dutch Shakespeare translation, American attitudes to work and Sunday observance, rail and stock market humor, and curiosities from Paris to New York. It notes a new Texas capitol plan, Johannesburg’s rapid growth, and odd public expenses in France.

Wilfrid Blunt Dogberry Shakspere Burgersdyk Holland Macbeth Amsterdam Epoch Leon New York Philadelphia New Orleans Wall Street N. O. Picayune Talmage Chamberlain Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph Company Garrett Joseph Keppler Puck Baltimore Machine Democrats Damascus Solingen Birmingham Texas Cape Argus Johannesburg South Africa Bouches-du-Rhone St. Cloud California E. Berry Wall Wall Washington Hilliard Omaha

Buckeye State foes clash over flags and rebel legacies

The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette denounces the Democratic party as seeking control of Congress and the presidency to remake the Supreme Court and nullify war amendments. The Springfield Republican notes the party dodges a clear issue while pursuing sweeping constitutional changes.

New York Buckeye Cincinnati Commercial Gazette Democratic Party Congress Supreme Court Springfield Republican Ind

Farmers threaten tariff politics asserts Northwest fear

A Boston banquet of a protectionist club reveals anxiety among politicians and manufacturers over tariff policy. Senator Hoar warns of British influence while E A Ammindown notes Minnesota farmers fear declaring support for protectionism, arguing free raw materials and farm independence shape voter sentiment.

Ammidown New Protectionist Club Boston Hoar E. A Minnesota Cobden Club Northwest Ammidewn Ind

Haskells Plans for the Future After Herald Retirement

Mr Haskell plans a quiet retirement to study and travel after leaving active newspaper work. He will stay in Auburndale with headquarters at the Herald office to handle private affairs but will not conduct the paper. His severance from the Herald is complete and unaffected by the Minneapolis matter.

Haskell RE. B. Haskell The Herald Minneapolis R. M Pulsifer Andrews Auburndale Herald Office

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