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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1888
Page
4
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The notice indicates where the Financial and Commercial Departments are located on pages six and seven, with Ship News featured on page three. It outlines page placement for readers seeking department sections in the publication.
In the Sept 10 1888 issue Doston Dost critiques Blaine noting repeated misstatements on business trusts savings deposits the Mixis bill Eastport's protective system wages of cotton mill operatives and general business outlook. The Paper World and Boston Commercial Bulletin mock his lack of business sense as industry remains active.
The speaker from Minnesota, Mr Wilson, fires a warlike forecast asserting Britain would be slow to deploy a gunboat and Canada would join the United States. He predicts echoes of such rhetoric reaching Grover Cleveland and Charles Stewart Parnell, drawing sharp cross Atlantic reaction.
The Maine campaign under Hon. William L. Putnam emphasizes intelligent debate of vital issues against party machinery. Republicans boast strong leadership and finance while Democrats push direct argument, noting absence of federal officeholders on the Democratic side and some misuse of state officials by Republicans. Outlook for balloting is uncertain, with expectations veering between nearly 20,000 and 15,000 vote spreads as a measure of victory.
The letter accepting the Democratic nomination is praised for its consistency and directness. It centers on tariff reform as the day’s controlling issue, pledging continuation of national progress, sound finances, and recognition of labor, labor rights, and civil service principles.
The 1888 Massachusetts Independents reaffirm support for Grover Cleveland, noting shifts in Republican ranks since 1884. They commend civil service reform aims, criticize Blaine and party apostasy, and stress tariff reform while warning reform must come from a Democratic victory. The piece argues independent verdicts will influence many voters nationwide.
Boston applicants eye positions for draughtsmen and experts in the Treasury Department in Washington. Salaries range from six dollars daily to five dollars, testing local talent and the pull of government pay. The note praises the Institute of Technology, its graduates and President Walker, while recalling Charles Mackay and Frederic H. Bradlee, two Boston figures tied to old city life and benevolence.
Our experts doubt the practical sea going qualities of torpedo boats for offensive operations. They require highly trained crews and frequent relief due to taxing work. Their small size and complex machinery limit use to harbor defense rather than open sea actions, with broader deployment requiring significant further development.
The writer argues that domestic manufacture costs rise with duties on raw materials and urges expanding markets while restricting immigration or importing labor from other countries lacking aims of becoming fellow citizens. The letter is presented as a thoughtful, statesmanlike document with additional points for careful study.
A Boston to Washington critique traces the partisan use of President Cleveland’s pension vetoes in California and Maine. It notes Salomon, a long-time claimant, received large rearages after Cleveland’s approval. It cites supporters and opponents, including Warner Miller, Myron Bangs, Bishop Ireland, and Edward Hale, arguing over tariffs and the nation’s economic direction and education progress in the South.
A New York Herald (Ind.) editorial expresses concern that The London Times insults President Cleveland and predicts he may be less welcomed in English political circles than Blaine. The writers urge fortitude in bearing this cross-border misfortune.
Rev Charles W Shelton of the American Missionary Association spoke at Shawmut Church on the Indian question. He argued Indians are here to stay and must be Christianized to civilize them, detailing past government efforts and the need for funds to support missions. He urged deeper public interest and larger contributions to aid the association’s work.
Mrs Thurman reportedly never sat for a photo. Sir Richard Burton sails on City of New York bound for America. Rev Charles Wadsworth Jr remains Plymouth Church pastor after declined dismission. Miss Fanny Bruce heads to fall term at Tre mont School of Music, staying at Wentworth and Apple dore. Bowdoin naturalist Professor Lee plans National Museum exhibition in Washington. The Prince of Wales notes popular restraint from imitation by Americans. Henry R Chamberlain becomes managing editor of New York Press, honored by Newspaper Club with a French clock.
William B Wood of Brown Wood Kingman died suddenly at the Massachusetts House Lexington after an illness from cold leading to dysentery and brain paralysis. He was a Boston dry goods merchant, former president of the Boston Merchants Association and Commercial Club, and long a Brookline resident. Survived by his two daughters Ellen N and Edith, and brothers E L Wood and Charles Wood. wife predeceased him by about fourteen months.
A Providence Journal item notes Harvard College has often been ahead of political action in Massachusetts on tariffs but has generally gained influence after a period. The article frames Harvard as pushing tariff reform as public policy heat rises.
The New York Herald dispatch notes sixty thousand people blocking streets to applaud the administration and its policy, cheering a president who favors the common people and a vice presidential candidate with a spotless record. The scene is painted as the most impressive campaign event to that date.
The Democratic nomination of William E. Russell for Governor of Massachusetts is seen as changing views on the college man in politics. Russell, a Harvard College graduate, is cited as a bright young political figure with a promising future regardless of this year's election outcome.
A New York Post excerpt cites Robert Giffen's London Statistical Society address noting fifty years of wage gains in England since free trade began. He reports increases from 20 to 150 percent across occupations, with mule spinners up 20 percent and Bradford weavers up 160 percent, while hours of work fell about 20 percent to a nine hour day. He sums up the effect as workers earning more money for less work.
Salencas Adams of Saco and Biddeford, aged 84, prominent in shipping and former Boston sugar refining, died Saturday leaving three children and noting his brother Isaac Adams as inventor of the Adams printing press. Patrolman Patrick J Beach of Somerville, age 26, died Sunday of typhoid fever after joining the force in May 1886, leaving a widow. Police Relief Association will pay her $300.
Harriet Beecher Stowe was moved from Captain Corwin's at North Haven to the steamer Sunshine at 6 30 pm. She traveled with her son and three daughters who plan to Hartford tomorrow. Dr Sterling reports her condition as comfortable and she bore the journey well.
Frederick E. Beardslee an expert electrician swallowed poison in his employer's New York laboratory on Saturday afternoon. Beardslee, once a prominent figure, died by his own action. The Cranston Print Works in Providence has shut down with work suspended, owners hinting the mill could restart by early next month or remain idle longer depending on market conditions.
A collage of light anecdotes and quotes from journals and officials. Jokes about politics and marriage mingle with notes on editors and journalists, a Colorado convention hint, a Kansas City saloon ruling, and a bridge warning against lynching.
The Century will publish a short serial novel by Mrs Mary Hartwell Catherwood with a Preface by Francis Parkman. Henry Sandham illus trates. also notices on Lester Wallack reminiscences and Scribner's Magazine. Ticknor & Co promise Mendelssohn letters to Moscheles. four Civil War histories. Western China travelogue. a Dramatic Year critique. lighter works including negro melodies and novels by Burnham Bates Howe Cooke Gerard.
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