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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1887
Page
4
The Boston Post lists subscription prices: daily one year nine dollars, six months four fifty, three months two twenty five, one month seventy five. weekly Fridays one year one sixty. It notes payment handling and mail terms and gives addresses for the New York agency at 140 Nassau Street and the Washington office at 515 Fourteenth Street.
The Financial and Commercial Departments will be found on the Sixth and Seventh pages, the Ship News on the Third page.
Loston Bost reports a request by some Grand Army of the Republic members in St. Louis to bar portraits of President Cleveland during the encampment week. The St. Louis Republican condemns the action as disrespectful and humiliating for the city, urging discipline of the minority to preserve the order’s reputation.
Ex Senator Doveias plans to test in court whether friendly advice aimed at convincing non union workers to quit is conspiracy or philanthropy. Two strikers arrested for parading outside his shop and urging workers to strike await trial. The case hinges on whether such non violent actions amount to unlawful conspiracy under old labor laws.
A Paris crowd of about twenty thousand gathered for the execution of Pranzini the triple murderer. Spectators filled the park trees as cocottes drank champagne and vagabonds slept nearby. At dawn he was led to the guillotine, the knife fell, and his career ended amid taunts and celebration.
London correspondent of the New York Tribune extols Mr. Blaine amid royal attention at Hamburg tennis. Smalley notes intimate talk for fifteen minutes as the Prince of Wales chats with the Maine statesman, underscoring Anglo American interest.
The passage notes two prominent figures of the era with much to discuss, while Mr. Buarnr adopts a surprisingly mild stance despite traveling to provoke a confrontation with Britain.
Government acts swiftly after reports of Ute aggression to restore Indian property and shield them from Sheriff Kenpaun and cowboys. Despatches cite peaceful hunting being attacked, 800 horses seized, 2000 sheep and goats taken, many killed, and Col orow and followers retreating to the reservation for protection.
The British House of Commons announced a new commission to represent Britain in a fisheries convention with the United States. The plan, supported by Minister Phelps, aims to speed resolution of fishing rights while Congress authorization remains required. Joseph Chamberlain named as British commissioner signals practical, businesslike approach to U S and Canada disputes.
The rowdy scene in the Commons features Mr. Healy challenging Ireland undersecretary Colonel King-Warmon with sharp invective. Healy lands several points that widen rifts in Conservative ranks amid a charged session.
The North Hunts by election ends with a Conservative majority of 246, yet viewed as a boost for Home Rule. The race features ALWYN Frittowes, Harris Sanders, and independent Harpy Wits proposing unions of Ireland, state socialism, female suffrage, and beer price cuts. The result follows a Liberal defeat and the near collapse of the Unionist bloc in Parliament.
The article details Ireland s coastal fishing, noting capital and political troubles hinder native fishermen. Baroness Burprtte-Courts funded boats in Baltimore with about £600 total cost, £250 to £300 paid upfront, repaid from profits. Forty four boats empowered families, boosting trade and transforming Baltimore into a thriving village.
The establishment at Batthmore receives 300 pounds toward a new fishery school with broader aims than fishing alone. Funding totals include 5000 pounds from the Ireland budget, 1000 from the county grand jury, and 500 from the Duke of Norfolk, plus 500 from an unspent legacy. The project covers boat repair, nets, and curing, with hope to spur Ireland’s economy through better harbors, curing houses, and teaching.
The French press remarks on English language slips by journalist Richard Jrrennes and Wiltshire born Jxr-FERIES. Le Siécle misrenders titles as The Gambling Housekeeper at Home and The Weltshire. Journal des Débats notes the lord mayor’s dinner as Diner des White Tracts, showing translation remains risky in Paris.
London correspondent remarks the Duchess of Albany should have crossed by an ordinary mail steamer rather than the royal yacht Victoria and Albert. He would compromise on a special boat hire at 40 pounds for the passage, lamenting the Atlantic cable’s reach.
A Boston writer notes a wave of juvenile house entries as families travel abroad and heat lingers. He recounts incidents from empty homes and a cat triggering arrests, urging locals to stay and shaping a moral about summertime restraint and fashion.
Congressman John T Wait of Connecticut celebrated his seventy sixth birthday and long service at Norwich bar while California millionaire W C Ralston plans a 500000 hotel on Coronation Beach near San Diego. Thomas Lowrey of Minneapolis returns from Europe with thirty two pieces of baggage and street car profits. George M Pullman and family visit Thousand Islands to reclaim an island and build a mansion. Ada Rehan arrives with a young admirer Lu Feen a 11 year old Chinese boy who serves as her page. Ying Lee of Hartford a 26 year old merchant pursues four year theological study under Moody at Mt Hermon School to become a missionary. Harold Knox Hunt praises Rev Dr Frank L Norton of St Stephen's Lynn as ideal American pulpit orator with clear enunciation and abundant parables. Norton reputed wealthiest clergyman in America.
A survey of The Century issue notes Nicolay and Hay on 1860 elections and early Civil War, Monticello and Jefferson via Nicolay Stockton and Fenn, Smith and Miller canal voyage tale, and photography led reports. It highlights John Bach McMaster on the Constitution framers and Hopkins teaching philosophy with a tribute to Dr Hopkins of Williams College.
The Philadelphia Times notes that Congressman Collins is likely the forthcoming Massachusetts Democratic figure and that a major portion of his influence has already made an entrance, signaling a strong political arrival.
A New York Graphic editorial argues American Socialism is not dangerous, being largely a movement of absurd antics by its leading exponents rather than a real threat.
The remedy for the labor movement lies in correcting remediable evils and righting curable wrongs that give it strength. The approach aims to make the movement non formidable by making it unnecessary for old parties in any state.
A New York Mail editorial laments the Labor party’s self opposition with factions denying ties to any group and warns the Prohibition party risks dilution by minor creeds, portraying the third estate of national politics as scattered and weak.
The Hartford Courant condemns Westem Grand Army members for disrespectful demonstrations during Grover Cleveland's St. Louis visit. The piece says not honoring the president demeans citizens and calls the conduct disgraceful and lamentable.
The Chicago Herald argues against tariff protection claiming child labor arises when families fail to earn a living and that protection cannot prevent illiteracy, moral decline, or crime. It asserts protection cannot shield workers and would not be necessary if families were adequately supported.
A New York Times opinion notes that postmasters and other officials should ignore politics in discretionary duties. When officers refrain from partisan influence in public business, public confidence in government integrity grows nationwide.
Despatches from London report Mrs. Potter and manager Harry Miner could not sign the long prepared contract. Miner arrived in London refused to sign, offering new terms to share profits after expenses for a three year run. Potter rejected the proposal. negotiations are broken off.
The Lane family gathered in Hampton New Hampshire with Hon H M Lane of Leominster Massachusetts presiding. They completed measures to erect a monument in memory of Joshua Lane in Hampton Cemetery next year.
The piece profiles Professor Goode born in 1851 in New Albany Indiana and educated at Wesleyan University. It notes his studies at the Smithsonian Society and prolific output on fisheries including seven to eight volumes and a folio edition, praising the President for appointing him as Baird’s successor.
Nantasket steamers will adjust their timetable as the excursion season declines Reeves's Band plans farewell beach concerts next Sunday if weather permits thousands are expected to attend the seaside farewell event.
A chorus of anecdotes and items from cities including Chicago Des Moines Boston and New York features attached sheriffs curious theater spectacles oddities of height and weight a 5000 fire from a Lancaster cat a baker's dozen of ministers widows and a practical joker in Brooklyn plus curiosities about a Bactrian coin and a Harlem hotel birthday gathering and an undertaker investor in Jacksonville.
Fenwick Hall at Saybrook Point New Haven sold for 16200 to Eleazer Foote of New York. It is believed Foote buys for Edward S. Stokes of the Hoffman House. The summer hotel, once part of the Charter Oak Life Insurance assets, was built years ago at about 200000 and auctioned under a Hartford court order.
Cape Ann Yacht Club officials approve a Sept 5 race for boats 15 to 30 feet enrolled in the New England Yacht Racing Association. Debate centered on whether only Cape Ann owned boats may compete. The cup requires three wins to claim ownership.
New York State will be represented at Philadelphia’s Declaration of Independence centennial by four regiments and ten separate companies. Governor Hill and Adjutant General Porter will also attend with their staffs. The adjutant general announced the plans at 5 PM.
A 31 year old man shot himself in the left breast with a small pistol yesterday afternoon near the band stand on the Common. He was tall and dark complexioned. Letters in his pocket were addressed to W. G. Brach of Burlington Iowa. He appeared to suffer from consumption. no identification or reason for the act was found.
The young immigrant Mooney, who arrived aboard the Catalonia and was barred due to weak-mindedness, will be allowed to leave the steamer today after an agent files a bond with the collector guaranteeing care or return if state burden arises. No Washington guidance yet. steamer will proceed on schedule.
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