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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1888
Page
4
The Tremont Temple gathering drew a large, attentive audience for a ratification meeting on reform. Congressman Mills outlined the House bill reforms with clear, forceful argument, pleasing listeners with its scope and relations and eliciting substantial, intelligent support.
Vermont’s election is expected to attract less attention than Maine’s, with a Republican dominance in the State Senate and House. Historical figures show a large Republican vote share, while third party hopes could erode the GOP margin, potentially lowering a 25,000 plurality.
The article discusses how the London Daily News blames Lord Salisbary’s choice of Mr Chamberlain for the Senate’s rejection of the fisheries treaty. It argues Irish prejudice against Chamberlain may be overstated and contends Republicans acted to embarrass the administration rather than heed Irish sentiment.
The Boston Journal defends the Republican leader on trusts after a Portland speech. It notes the incidentally expanded reference to trusts, criticizing Democratic papers for twisting the remarks into defense or apology. The piece contrasts Democratic reaction with the speaker’s cautious stance on private trust matters.
The speech is described as in harmony with the Republican platform and sound common sense. It is stated so clearly that even his fiercest critics would face difficulty distorting them. The author suggests any alleged incidental allusion is merely an attempt to excuse the remarks.
Mr Labouchere sketches an anglicized campaign club for English Radicals. He suggests tests for admission such as disendowment and disestablishment of the Established Church, abolition of hereditary legislative rights, non intervention abroad, economy in all departments, one man one vote, and payment of members, with the army ready to tackle further reforms.
The House refused to admit items for French spoliation claims in the deficiency appropriation bill after a point of order. Court of Claims had ruled on these late 18th to early 19th century seizures, with Congress to decide final payment, now postponed. The issue centers on restitution for American vessel losses without new indemnity from France.
The New York Sun revisits the U S naval weakness under the prior administration, asserting the Navy left the country with few serviceable ships and coastal cities unable to withstand invasion. It emphasizes the stark facts and presents a concise restatement of the defense crisis and its historical roots.
A lengthy Royal Archaeological Institute report lampoons overenthusiastic antiquarian claims and uproarious vase debates. The piece recalls Oldbuck and Edie Ochiltree quips about memory and the past, ending with a nudge to reread Walter Scott’s novel praised by Ruskin.
The New York Times condemns campaign literature from the Republican campaign committee and the Home Market Club, stating none of the documents fosters rational candid discussion of the issues. It argues no piece would inform fair-minded voters without grossing them out.
The remark criticizes the party once deemed intelligent as no longer possessing or trusting in that quality, judged by its appeals to the people. The statement implies a loss of public confidence and a shift in perceived intellectual leadership.
In Boston the Beacon Street building beside the nine story loft tower is planned to be raised two stories to avoid height disparity. The block has early civic links and garden memories, with notes on Dr. Shurtleff and local antiquities. The piece critiques Low Tile Company’s store parlor design and reflects on stowaways, office boys, and a secret boy society planning schemes after 2 pm Saturdays.
Denver readers are told there is no truth to a claim that 100 whites were massacred by Indians. Instead a recent clash in Paradox Valley between Southern Utes and Piutes left several Indians reportedly dead, with officials not yet confirming broader casualties.
The play by Sydney Rosenfeld seen in Boston is a satire on New York divorce laws. It is criticized as improbable, lacking coherence, and too desultory though some clever scenes and strong performances by Kennedy Hilliard and Barrymore elevate the misfiring drama.
A plotless four act melodrama about two sisters Jary and Martha taken into a hotel keeper’s employ. Hiram Pepper leads the cast with Lavinia White and May Merrick as the sisters praised for their work. Weak overall, but notable for new stage settings and the Tyrolese quartet in the final act.
The Globe hosts Shadows of a Great City for a week then James O Neil will perform Monte Cristo. At the Museum The Bells of Haslemere ends Saturday with Little Lord Fauntleroy tickets on sale. The Dalys perform Vacation at the Park, followed by Miss Effie Blisler in Judge Not. Howard Atheneum showcases the Big Four Combination variety show.
Captain Alfred Thompson arrives to supervise The Crystal Slipper production at Boston Theatre next Monday night with Miss Marguerite Fish in the Cinderella role. The show runs for a week at the Grand Opera House, and a Pompeii exhibit with a portrait of Parnell drew large crowds last night and will be shown again tonight.
Inspector Knox yesterday morning arrested James Hartley on School Street for pickpocketing. The English offender has prior visits here and his photo appears in the rogues gallery.
Mrs Julia Ward Howe preaches at Whit ridge Hall Tiverton R L next Sunday. Jay Gould arrives Rondont N Y from the Catskills and plans a trip to New York City. General James Craig, Lincoln ally, is dying in St Joseph Mo. Pension agent Marian Mulligan handles large sums in Chicago. Bishop John Williams marks his 50th ordination anniversary. Poet Charles Mackay faces ill health. Tennyson era relief fund noted. Amelie Rives Chanler plans a play Ethelwold. The Chanlers travel from Newport to Portsmouth Rokeby and Castle Hill, returning to Europe via Paris.
The piece notes labor's stance along the tariff line, Henry Smith’s Milwaukee nomination as labor’s sole representative, and GOP hopes. It mentions Sen Frank Hiscock facing intra party revolt in New York after a rapid caucus move, signaling trouble for the national ticket.
Mr Harrison states his letter of acceptance is not yet completed. A month has passed since the New York Tribune reported it finished.
Judge Gresham, now abroad, told a New York Herald correspondent he has been away since July 1 and is not informed enough to offer a valuable political opinion. In contrast Mr. Blaine, after fourteen months away, eagerly shared opinions and left the country to assess their value.
The Albany Journal assembles a Falstaffian eleven as a grand army of Democrats who declared for Harrison. The roster spans from Montauk Point to Lake Erie and includes a Sugar Trust member, a coal combination member, a starch monopolist, a disgruntled office seeker, and a lunatic. The piece notes these men know where their interests lie while asserting Cleveland and House Democrats are not campaigning in Maine for the trusts.
In Philadelphia a large mass meeting of the united non partisan workingmen adopted strong tariff reform resolutions and pledged support for the entire Democratic program. Congressman Breckinridge spoke at the gathering while Republicans cry of free trade failed to unsettle the crowd.
The Philadelphia Record shows a 7 by 12 foot shanty housing twelve Italian laborers at Pencoyd Iron Works near Philadelphia. The article alleges the iron works employ many low‑cost Italian and Hungarian workers and support the American Protective Tariff League with substantial contributions.
The Home Market Club official warns Plymouth Record editor in New Hampshire about post election consequences. He says risk of losing New Hampshire could leave Harrison and Morton short of sufficient votes to win.
On Saturday night W. H. Ayres's Sons employees in Philadelphia held a meeting and adopted resolutions denouncing General Secretary Litchman for using his official position for critical purposes. A mass meeting of the Philadelphia Knights is planned to advocate the same stance.
W M Newell of Melrose Illinois burns Blaine memorabilia and declares support for Cleveland and Thurman after denouncing Republican platform on alcohol. The passage criticizes wage comparisons citing printers in England and America and accuses the club of deceitful figures used to sway workers.
Jay Gould receives news of a fine baby as family triumphs mix with society chatter. The American Analyst lists changes from corset pressure and a Chicago suitor faces a marriage deadline with a $1,000,000 lure. Royal naval titles spark comparisons to Farragut and Nelson while a clergyman’s wedlock anecdote sits alongside London fashion novelties. Reports from London describe dinner cards, Mrs Jencken’s séances with Carlyle, and a Pall Mall Gazette tale on Sheridan’s birthplace amid Kerry travels.
The excerpt argues Blaine defends combines, portraying him as the Republican party itself and predicting that if returned to power he would dominate Harrison's administration. It warns that trusts would rule and the government would do nothing, reflecting a critical editorial stance.
The Philadelphia Record (Ind.) reports Blaine promoting protection for American industry in Maine and Boston, arguing trusts flourish under free trade. The piece accuses him of insulting the country’s common sense and aligning with Carnegie and monopolists.
The Philadelphia Times argues Mr Blaine must reconsider the balance of power between state sovereignty and federal authority. It questions the ability of trusts to oppress state will and moral duties, urging stronger federal action against extreme extortions and neglect of essential life needs.
A Times of Indiana editorial laments the Republican Party’s leadership crisis. It warns that without a modern Moses to unite them, they risk wandering in contradictions and failing to move toward decisive progress. The piece likens their dispute to seeking the right road to a promised land.
Columnsbus Ohio September 3. Delegations from Connecticut and Massachusetts arrived to attend the centennial. Governor Lounsbury of Connecticut arrived Saturday with a twenty five member delegation.
Ex State Senator Robert H Roberts was killed instantly in his Boonville boat yard when a boat he was working on toppled a block breaking his neck He was 51 years old and the accident occurred this afternoon in Urica New York.
Tonight at the Music Hall promenade features a varied program including works by Adam Strauss Gounod Bach Resch Maillart Ghys Nesyadba Sidney Smith Amtsberg and Kretschmer A brilliant list of numbers Tomorrow soprano Bertha Ricci will sing selections from Faust Falka and Favorita On the second operatic night Friday soloists Georgine Von Januschowsky Janet Edmonson William H Fessenden and G Campanari appear.
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