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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1888
Page
4
The New York Times compares local city and federal tax rates, noting the city rate fixed at 222 per 100 and the federal rate around 47 per 100. It highlights the Mutts bill reducing duties to 42 and argues import duties remain vastly higher than city real estate taxes, criticizing high tariffs as harming manufacturers.
The Antietam, an old wooden warship begun in 1863, is ordered sold at no less than 3500. Its original cost neared 520,000 plus engine outlays, while repeated repairs before elections totaled 7525 in a single year. The piece criticizes Republican era Navy Department waste, noting the vessel never received engines or guns.
The article notes Count von Mather’s assertion that a future war between France and Germany would differ from 1870 due to closer balance. It argues much has strengthened France, making a decisive German victory unlikely. It warns that Bismarck’s aims may rely on hostile central European coalitions and Russia’s isolation from France.
The Boston Journal accuses the Post of dishonest quotation over Mr Blaine’s expressed views on trusts. The Post states it did not intend to misquote and that the Journal’s phrasing caused an impression of endorsing Blaine’s Portland views. It says a correction will be made if necessary and accepts the Journal’s inference on Portland.
The piece notes officials are being asked to contribute to the Republican campaign fund from state service, a violation of law. It details prior condemnations and points to a correspondent guiding the inquiry as the story unfolds.
The text condemns a bold defiance likened to a recent circular aimed at post office employees. It notes solicitation carries a penalty of 100 to 1000 dollars per offense and urges the attorney general to take appropriate action. It also mentions the Boston Journal's lack of awareness of the circular and suggests editorial backing to suppress such conduct within political circles.
Readers of yesterday evening papers found the platform draft differed from the committee’s unanimous version. The draft elevated Mines bill language to shield New England manufacturers, while the adopted line emphasizes promoting industry protecting labor and benefiting manufacturing interests of the Commonwealth.
The Springfield Democratic convention rose to the occasion with unanimity in candidate selection and issues. William E. Russell is praised for governor, with a reform platform aligning the Massachusetts party with the national reform movement and offering strong, sincere support for Cleveland.
Eastport correspondent explains Maine sardine canning thrives on Canadian fish supply. Packers avoid offending Canadian neighbors to keep raw material flowing and discourage retaliation. If the dispute were explained, supporters might push for constructive changes in the fisheries issue.
The author argues that higher wages in the United States stem from greater output and questions protective tariffs. It cites General Burger's theory on bale weight and bagging costs, notes duties on ties, and asserts American manufacturers overpay due to tare. It compares U S and British practices and emphasizes material costs and administrative expenses.
The article weighs railroad policy amid four stakeholder groups and argues against laissez faire. It critiques non intervention, national ownership, and State regulation, endorsing a national commission model starting with limited powers and expanding as needed, to regulate railroads and avert strikes, extortion, and instability.
The Maine sardine packers stand to gain most from the Mrtzs tariff bill as annual tax on tinplates keeps costs high. A 500000 case year with 100 boxes each could see factory costs drop if tinplate taxes are removed, possibly doubling output and boosting labor and exports. Maine citizens tied to sardine interests may oppose Republicans seen as harming their industry.
A historic editorial argues that tariff reform can aid workers by balancing foreign competition and cost of production, urging workingmen to reject claims that high taxes are needed for salvation. It contends reform supports national prosperity and challenges Republican promises misleadingly linking taxes to workers’ interests.
A report notes Daniel Bandmann has arrived after a successful London run of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. He hurried across the water, bringing news of his theatrical experiment and reception.
A New York reporter says he faced a London backlash over a disputed stage version. He alleges conspirators including Mr. Mans-Fiellp leasing Iravina's theatre, Irvine granting the lease, and LonemMan publicizing the version as authorized. Randmann contends malice behind what he calls persecution and spying.
A survey of prominent figures includes General Banks and John Sherman linked to past congresses, Mrs. Pierpont Morgan’s diamonds lost in the St Lawrence, Albert Pike at age 79, Bishop Whipple praised by English officials, and pianist Josef Hofmann’s robustness. Alberta Gallatin, descendant of Albert Gallatin, inherits rare gowns. The piece muses on authorship, wealth, and breadwinning across literature, noting Longfellow, Hawthorne, DeQuincey, Byron, Webster, Otway, and Otway’s fate, concluding authors may earn as others while literature remains a higher calling.
In Boston, colored citizens organize for the Crispus Attucks monument dedication amid controversy over its portrayal of the past. The article notes a mulatto hero, Frederick Douglass as speaker, and critiques the sculpture’s artistic and historical interpretation while urging focus on true literary merit over breadwinning.
The Portland Advertiser rebukes Fitz John Babson over his fisheries policy, arguing that his call to break treaties and fish in Canada would amount to war. It contrasts Republican praise in Arkansas and Vermont with Democratic strength in Connecticut, praising Luzon B. Morris as Governor-designate.
At the New Hampshire Republican gathering chairman Haynes denounced opponents and boasted no ballot stuffing, but during the sixth ballot the vote total exceeded delegates, causing a sensational result. The piece contrasts tariff debates with labor and tariff politics in New York. It notes the New York World’s take on a city parade and lists of trade workers aligned with Cleveland and Harrison.
Keeneville New York mine owner Mr Westbrook says wages will be cut by 380 percent citing the Mills bill and warns his mine would close if Cleveland wins. The New York Times notes the bill is not law yet and would not affect his product duties, calling him a confidence operator.
The Worcester Spy disputes claims that Massachusetts Democrats had chosen John of Leicester or Will iam of Cambridge for key district leadership. It notes the Springfield convention sought Mayor Russell by acclamation following Post guidance, while praising the party’s move toward independent political judgment.
The piece argues the Senate Republicans face a trap over tariffs. Tinkering with tariffs risks losing Western states. not tinkering risks losing votes. The author likens the situation to being stuck between the devil and the deep sea.
The Home Market Club worried by reports of a 50 percent lumber duty cut. Senator Hoar telegraphs reassurance that the bill contains no lumber reduction. Blaine would be displeased. Western farmers rely on cheap lumber for houses fences implements and livelihood, the Providence Journal notes.
The public doubts Harrison’s existence and questions who he is as Blaine looms as the sole visible Republican leader. Voters wonder if the Chicago nominee Harrison is real and seek clarity amid a bewildered political climate.
Providence Sept 5 The Brown University corporation voted to permit examinations for women and have faculty issue certificates based on study progress. The meeting elected William Goddard as chancellor, Arnold B. Chase treasurer, and Rev. Dr S L Caldwell secretary. Several faculty changes were noted, including J F Jameson and W S Liscomb departures and replacements. Expense concerns and student life costs were debated, and a committee sought to determine the college’s legal name.
A collection of curious notes includes a Southern gentleman in New York advocating lemons and garlic as a fever safeguard, a London preacher in Spurgeon’s Tabernacle offering pauses of life, plans for Machinery Hall’s vast 1889 French exposition roof, a Volga city ruin with coins proving ancient civilization, a Norway factory monitor named William Elmore facing a stone pelting by tardy workers, a Denver girl misbelieving New York readers would know Miss Maggie Gamble, a scheme to mount Hunt’s Albany wall painting on canvas for safer transport, Mrs. Cleveland’s shopping attire described in detail, and a warning that telephone invention could steal telegraphic messages by inductive parallel wires prompting false dispatches during war or secrecy.
The Cullom bill in the Senate extends federal authority to regulate all combinations affecting competition claiming interstate commerce basis while likely being impracticable and unenforceable. Viewed as a political maneuver, it may split the Republican party or serve as a signal to Blaine, masking as a trust defense.
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