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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1890
Page
4
Milk Near Washington Street lists three months month and one year rates with prices. Editorial notice states editors will not retain rejected manuscripts and anonymous communications receive no attention, requiring full name and address for good faith.
A schedule lists showtimes for several venues including Oakland Garden Roxbury The Fall of Babylon at 3:30 and 8:30 Point of Pines Revere Reach The Apaches Boston Theatre Good Old Times Globe Tremont Mr Barnes of New York Park Theatre A Brass Monkey Grand Opera House Flying Seud The English Rose Howard Athena um Vaidis Sisters Refined Novelty Company and Old Jed Prouty Also notes department locations on the sixth and third pages.
The State Board of Arbitration may end the brick boycott with an investigation, easing a clash affecting hundreds of thousands of workers. Lord Haxlington mocks Gladstonians over Liberal-Unionist politics. A Gouverneur fair hosts a tariff debate with Congressman Bynum and General Grosvenor as farmers show rising interest in economic subjects. Kennedy attacks Quay, drawing quiet party reactions, while Home Market Club hints at a shift toward free trade, as Colonel Clarke’s remarks are parsed by the Boston and New York press.
The piece critiques the Home Market Club for advocating broad free trade, calling it bold and unblushing. It contrasts this with the McKinley bill, notes New York census distrust, and questions the Census Bureau's accuracy amid partisan suspicions and accusations of manipulation.
The piece reports Senators Epmunds and Evans opposing reciprocal trade with foreign nations, attacking Secretary Blaine's program and arguing against reciprocity as commercially unprofitable and contrary to government principles. It notes reactions within their party and stresses concerns over entangling alliances and foreign policy implications.
A 19th century piece reviews a paper by Dr Russinn arguing sensational journalism harms mental and physical health. It cites a case where a reader exposed to lurid reports led to two deaths and discusses censorship, public opinion, storms, and the effect on nervous readers, urging reform without strict law.
A New York senator challenges Blaine on international relations and tariff policy. The piece notes Blaine’s Senate floor disadvantage for reply and portrays him as a heretic against Republican protectionists Bomtunos and Evans. Reciprocity cannot rider the prohibitory tariff bill, amplifying the dispute.
A Dramatic Mirror column by Branpier Marrunws lambasts Wintram Buack amid broader critique of British fiction. Marrunws attacks Buack's popularity versus artistic merit, questions Silk Attire and Macleod of Dare, and mocks Prince Fortunatus as a mere fairy tale.
A group of well dressed mourners knelt in the ring at Coney Island races last Wednesday, not for repentance but to recover torn pool tickets that gained value after a steward’s decision. The New York Herald and other items critique grammar and public order while military desertion notes cite low rations.
In autumn Boston fashionables flock to the Berkshire Hills for bracing air and refined leisure. The piece contrasts pastoral wagon and old farmer scenes with city comforts, notes driving on good roads, and observes Franklin Park visitors from Jamaica Plain and Warren Street sides, highlighting class tastes, park use, and social contrasts.
Local Democrats discuss likely nominee F A Kennedy Cambridge and Fox aligned factions battle Burns and Banks. Prohibitionists plan large Worcester convention. Loyal Women of American Liberty protest Catholic influence while urging tariff reform and anti Rome stance.
The School of Drawing and Painting in the Museum of Fine Arts presents its fourteenth annual report praising trustees generosity and museum expansion. It details new room allocations, a three year course for decoration, the creation of a manager’s office, flexible entrance and promotion, bi monthly concours, and a staff unchanged except for Mr. Grundmann. Enrollment totals are listed across antique, life, painting, and decoration classes, with prizes won in a United States Potters' Association competition and gifts from Mrs. J Montgomery Sears. Financials show expenses of $10,209 and a call for an endowment to sustain advanced study and lectures on art history and form.
The article notes diverse park visitors across hours and seasons with late afternoon crowds dominated by workers seeking rest and refreshment, while evenings draw many who linger for cooling shade before returning home. It contrasts park appeal with the closer allure of city pavements.
Personal notices present Oscar Atwood new president of Straight University in New Orleans and graduates of Vermont. Ex-Governor Porter on vacation at Grand Hotel Belaggio. Henry Neville gains social attention. Mme de Bille, Danish minister’s wife, to London society. M. de Bille linked to Washington legation. Gabrielle Greeley hosts grove gathering with O C Gilmore and colored singers. Mrs Bateman and late Rev Inskip circumnavigate with portable church. Henry Arthur Jones, English dramatist, born in Buckinghamshire, pursued writing after early struggles. breakthrough in 1879 with A Clerical Error.
Governor Campbell announces the appointment of J P Saylor of Cincinnati to the state bench vacancy created by ex Governor Noyes death.
A Hartford Post reflection notes memorial tributes to John Boyle O'Reilly and condemns editors and politicians, accusing some Democratic figures of exploiting the subject to appeal to Irish voters. The piece portrays O'Reilly as a storied patriot and loyal friend while warning against political manipulation.
The Philadelphia Press notes Vermont Republicans are unhappy with Senate behavior where a few GOP Senators aided Democrats, weakening voter enthusiasm. It argues Vermont remains solidly Republican but would react if a major issue arises, asserting party unity to confound Democrats.
The Philadelphia Telegraph notes Randall’s death sparked debate over Vaux’s appointment. It praises Vaux as upright, industrious, and respected, and criticizes moves to retire him before he begins substantial congressional work. The piece portrays national and local interest in the succession and condemns political mismanagement.
The Philadelphia Telegraph notes Senator Paddock has spoken differently from his voting record and warns West voters will demand representatives who both voice and vote their views. It suggests tariff leaders deny rate reductions and predicts growing public pressure on Republicans in Congress to match talk with policy.
Secretary Windom and the mint director agreed the Treasury will purchase 4,500,000 ounces each month from August 1. The plan adheres to the law, rejecting averaging annual totals, with total buys since Aug 15 at about 2.5 million ounces and ten days left to meet the month’s quota.
The public worship committee of the Young Men's Christian Union schedules September vesper services at Union Hall 18 Boylston street. Rev. A D Mayo of Boston leads four brief talks on Young Men and Women in the City Sundays Sept 7 14 21 and 28 with music and a welcoming invitation to all.
A lively mix of social satire and rumors from New York society and Orkney mermaid tales. Notes cite Miss Milner and Miss Bentley, a Chester visitor, Presbyterians in Spokane, bootblacks in city, and a clerical controversy on the pulpit. Including jokes about actors and a satirical look at life insurance literati.
Saratoga N Y Sept 4 The American Social Science Association held its spring session with Professor Alf Shaw of Minneapolis opening with a paper on Municipal Reform President White addressed the topic H J Waymiand DD of Philadelphia read a paper Laissez Faire Run Mad Before adjournment for dinner The History of Voting by Ballot was discussed by Lerner a New York lawyer In the evening Eugene Smith of New York read a paper Prison Science as Embodied in Recent Prison Legislation in New York
The Hon William F E Blunt of Haverhill takes over as surveyor of the port of Boston. He visits the Custom House and is greeted by outgoing official Col J W Coveney and subordinates. Blunt offers no pledges on staffing but invites the full department to a noon meeting tomorrow.
The school board, led by Superintendent James C. Tucker, overhauled Boston area schools with ventilation, plumbing, and structural upgrades. About 82000 was spent on English High and Latin School boiler and pipe work. new furniture for Tuckerman and Silver streets. Shurtleff and Tyler streets updated. brick walls and rebuilt outbuildings. grounds graded around Winthrop primary. numerous fire safety, floor, and ventilation improvements across Hamcock Parmenter, Lawrence, Phillips, Bennett, Poplar, Eliot, Florence, Wait, and other schools.
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