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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1888
Page
4
The Boston Post notes General Bou LancER's appearances before the revision committee reveal he cannot offer impromptu suggestions or recall his manifestoes. He quips that he may have a plan but keeps it to himself, an evasive remark likened to a famous fictional character.
By invitation of the Massachusetts Tariff Reform League, David A. Wells will discuss the tariff at Tremont Temple tomorrow evening. Known in Boston as an economist with exceptional practical attainment, his past work for the United States government shifted him from protectionist to advocate of a low tariff. Wexus combines solid facts with engaging presentation.
Foreign correspondents hint at possible trouble between Germany and Great Britain over Dr Mackenzie’s book though no solid proof exists. Some claim it was written at the English Queen’s wish and edited by Empress Frederick, but these are unproven. The dispute remains a professional medical debate with limited public impact outside the patient’s prominence.
A New York Republican fund appeal urges immediate support for the party led by Mr. Cleveland, while Journal commentary questions Colonel Hinkinson's independence and suggests his Congress votes could bolster Creveland's administration amid party tensions. The piece critiques fundraising and partisan dynamics in the district.
Senator Eomund resumes public business amid a heated campaign and begins an investigation into aqueduct frauds, signaling a return to routine duties despite political pressures.
General Banks warns that national institutions face danger from Cleveland. Edmunds remains silent, echoing four years past over Blaine. Quay’s alleged influence, Philadelphia importations, and the new York registration surge raise fears of fraud, but vigilant poll preparation and a large 286,547 registration exceed 1884.
The article argues the uncleared dismissal of Lord Sackville’s usefulness signals a ministerial recall by Lord Saulissary. It predicts quick shifts in judgment in the campaign’s final days and contends countermeasures by Blaine and allies will rebound as boomerangs, shaping party fortunes.
The excerpt argues that a country gains from goods exchanged for value when workers leave in exchange for nothing, while imports create no direct exchange advantage. Excluding imports would not reduce competition for hire, though it might cut demand and raise wages. allowing duty free goods would lift demand but not increase supply, potentially lowering wage pressure.
A historical piece discusses cooperative foundries in Guise France and cooperative stores in New England. It emphasizes strong leadership, capital backing, and loyalty to a manager as keys to successful productive cooperation. It also notes profit sharing as a separate, less controlling form of cooperation benefiting ambition and worker motivation.
The Sackville matter exposes Republican duplicity and distracts from policy. The letter reveals a political trap. Cleveland’s administration promptly counters the ploy. The article contrasts a boastful Democratic campaign with Republican deceit and defends tariff reform as essential, while critiquing the Advertiser’s economic misreads on wages and trade.
The committee on science and the arts in Philadelphia may award two medals, a gold and a copper one, with a $20 prize. The first honors discoveries in arts or sciences and mechanical inventions, while the second rewards ingenious individuals who make useful inventions.
Readers of the New York World’s social column find humor and guidance on manners from announcements about servant usage to what a girl should say when seen home by a suitor. A sample poser asks how four theatre seats should be used when two couples attend with two unfamiliar ladies, concluding there is no impropriety in the ladies sitting together and suggesting a clever seating scheme.
A brief World newspaper piece reflects on how readers received etiquette advice. It questions why such guidance appeared so readily and explores public receptiveness to polite conduct in daily life. The tone suits a late 19th or early 20th century era column.
The article reports arrests for false registration in New York and notes tariff reform splits among delegates. It cites Blaine's critique of Mills bill, quays, editorials, voter interviews in New York City, and Illinois governor race trends toward Palmer with a Cleveland coalition potential. It highlights shifts among Republicans toward Cleveland and demoralized committees.
The Indianapolis parade for Harrison drew 1545 workers and closed mills for attendance. Republicans concede the event skewed labor support, calling it a grand demonstration. A Philadelphia Times correspondent notes many delegations came via cheap rates and free tickets, amplified by press reports.
A brief critique notes that the Republican campaign relies on prejudice and passion rather than reason. It argues Republican newspapers favor personal creed and emotional appeals over principled debate, contrasting with a campaign of principle.
The Atlanta Journal notes that favorable reception of retributive justice in Liverpool could flood the pine straw bagging market. One to two mills now produce bagging, but wider South mills may arise to meet demand for the next cotton crop. It suggests jute bagging firms face deserved downfall due to greed and extortion.
The Springfield Republican urges voters to reject Morse in his Massachusetts district despite party labels. It argues past use of Morse’s methods should disqualify him and calls for John D. Long’s district to vote by conviction, while acknowledging doubt about Josiah Quincy’s victory.
A fragment notes that a claimed person named Murchison, said to be a naturalized British figure, does not exist. The item hints at a debunking or clarification within a political education discussion, suggesting questions about authenticity of sources in civic instruction.
An American who obtained the letter from Lord Sackville is identified as likely a California newspaper local reporter acting as a decoy for Republican managers. The letter is portrayed as petty fraud intended as a campaign document. The piece questions Dr. Storrs view and suggests many Republican ministers are deeply pondering the situation and the political lessons being taught to youths.
In Boston observances linger as bells on horse cars are questioned for weekday use. The writer argues bells provide no warning and should be removed, noting Saturday noise and Sunday tranquility. He recalls Braman’s baths shaping public fitness and cites State street’s evolving skyline and historic merchant culture. He condemns costly music choices for the Crispus Attucks monument as elitist.
A collage of witty snippets, humorous exchanges, and social jests from late Victorian era periodicals. It includes sharp remarks on doctors and professors, train robbery odds, fashion hints, theatre chatter, Irish politics, and courtly anecdotes. Names like Grimsby, Gladsby, Feverfew, and Lord Alfred Paget appear amid cross references to Chicago, New York, and London society.
Heidelberg despatch reports James C Flood improving while Senator Hale and wife rent Washington house. Mrs James G Blaine Jr gravely ill in New York. earlier dying rumors denied. Boston Theodore Parker statue being cast in New York by Kraus with bronze figures. Russian Emperor Nicholas gifts at Windsor cost £20,000. French guest lavishness noted. Tissot pivots to a pictorial life of Christ, plans Jerusalem study and possible monk life. Spurgeon gravely ill in London, may not preach again before southern trip. Mrs Carlisle survives carriage wreck in Cincinnati. vows fulfilled at exposition. Maria Louise Genet Van Rensselaer, daughter of Genet, descends from Clinton lineage. details on Genet era. Wentworth monument ready in Augusta, shipped to Chicago cemetery. granite base, 71-foot shaft, 55-foot tall, 70-ton weight, $30,000 cost.
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