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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1888
Page
4
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Boston Post announces Campaign Extra No 3 to be issued Wednesday morning containing views from Independents who backed Cleveland in 1884 and plan to vote for his re election. It will include Cleveland's letter of acceptance and the Tremont Temple speech of Mr Miurs. Single copies are 2 cents, 1000 copies $10, 5000 copies $8750.
Conference committees on the fortifications bill have cut Senate's 5 million to 1.5 million and set aside 700000 for a gun factory at West Troy. The House proposal favors a factory, creating a practical start for effective warfare guns.
Mr Parnell must curb hot headed followers as Davitt’s threats of unconstitutional methods rise. Coercion under Barton is unfair to Liberal support in Ireland. Taunting Liberals with Gloria Gladstone in Excelsis is unjust, and Davitt’s heat may have influenced Liberal aid.
A satire targets James P. Foster, president of the Republican League of the United States, noting his call for rapid dollar subscriptions to support Harrison. The piece mocks his promise of elegant souvenirs and silk banners for donors and clubs, lampooning the tariff reform dispute and Cleveland’s stance.
The Saturday Evening Gazette defends Republicans Lone and Lopee, accusing the Post of dishonest quotations. It argues about tariff policy, noting only two ways to cut surplus revenue: raise the tariff or adopt the free list, which it calls the honest reform approach, asserting Lone’s stance through history.
The piece discusses the Republican approach to reducing national revenue through repealing tobacco and spirits taxes, tariff revisions, and removal of internal taxes. It contrasts views on wasteful spending, and notes Mr. Lovee and Mr. Lona in relation to the Chicago platform, concluding with acceptance of the free whiskey plank as part of the platform.
Growing opposition to high tariff in Minnesota as farmers demand reform. After the Farmers Alliance rejected a tariff plank, a split formed with Republican leaders showing indifference. Minneapolis Evening Star and Duluth Industrial Age repudiated the GOP platform, backing Democrat Wilson. Duluth Age cited Merriam’s record as harmful to workers and party unity.
The piece argues Maine’s 1884 Republican plurality of 19 850 parallels this year’s near 19 000 margin and forecasts a Democratic rebound. It credits the Maine Republican machine, Blaine connections, and campaign funds, while noting Democrats faced weak organization and emphasized Putnam’s persuasive speeches. It also defends Democratic strategy and argues 1884 was not an off year.
The piece critiques Republican tax and tariff arguments defending protectionism, labeling them equity-based but hypocritical. It accuses McKinley and allies of ignoring foreign competition, cites 40,000 annual travelers abroad, and warns that protectionist theory misaligns with how capital and labor actually set prices and distribution in the home market.
The piece argues Maine and Massachusetts face tariff effects shaping Republican leverage through misrepresentation. It notes Cleveland reforms gain support as voters see the policy’s wisdom, predicts farmers and Northwest will resist Blaine's bait, and suggests Blaine may travel abroad to dodge political pressure while the home market suffers from exclusion.
The piece laments a damaged cranberry crop from cold weather in Rhode Island and Cape Cod, praising Cape growers and Boston maritime leaders for adapting to tariffs. It argues government trade policy harmed shipping and agriculture, urging tariff reform to aid farmers against global competition.
It is settled that Mr and Mrs Kenpall will appear in this country next season. Mrs Kendal is praised as the most thorough artist among English actresses, with notable roles in Diplomacy a Scrap of Paper The Squire and lighter comedies. Mr Kenpall is skilled and worthy of attention. Americans in London favor the St James Theatre where the Kendals and Harr have long starred, likened to Wallack's.
A Minnesota gentleman remits the subscription price to renew the Boston Post for five years, writing I shall want the Post as long as I live. Nearby, another subscriber renews and notes his son in Racine Wisconsin praises the paper's high tone and tariff reform articles.
The article profiles Mrs. Carrie B. Kilgore as Philadelphia’s only woman lawyer and among the city’s top legal minds. It notes a London breakfast hosted for Rev. Mr. Savage and Mr. A. Shuman by Major Baker of the Honourable Artillery Company, with Consul-General Waller and ex–Lord Mayor Sir Reginald Hanson among guests. It describes General George H. Crook in vivid physical detail, and highlights Miss Cornwell, dubbed “The Princess Midas,” a British Australian mine-valuation prodigy whose blend of theory and field work gives her reputed second-sight in valuing mines.
Mrs. Burnett's dramatization of her story is sweet and sincere with strong acting by Elsie Leslie as Cedric and H. M. Pitt as the Earl. The production moves slowly and lacks finish with uneven support from Miss Winifred Emery and others, but the show will run through the week.
A packed Boston audience welcomed The Crystal Slipper as a lavish spectacle built on Cinderella. Critics deem its value to lie in scenery and dance, not in dramatic, musical, or literary merit, praising visuals while noting weak dialogue and uneven singing from the cast led by Graham, Yohe, Fish, Ramsden, and Weldon.
Mr Frank Harveys new drama Judge Not received its first Boston representation at the Park Theatre with Miss Effie Ellsler in the lead. The plot follows a poor artist who loves a noblewoman who marries another. After infidelity and neglect the wife returns to the stage seeking fame.
James O Neill stars as Edmond Dantes in Monte Cristo at the Globe Theatre last evening before a large Boston audience. Grace Thorne Mercedes Kate Fletcher Carcole Mae Durfee Danglars Carroll Fleming Morcerf J H Shewell Cad erouse Howard Gould Lawrence Manning also appear. the show will run through the week then move to the New York Casino company in Erminie.
The writer argues for architectural variety and restraint as Boston plans a new Back Bay church. He praises Norman revival aims at St Cecilia, cautions Park Street and Park Street Church to stay, and cites Trinity Church and Bulfinch as examples. He warns against moving all churches to the Back Bay and urges preserving historic seats while pursuing meaningful worship.
A Mexico granted concession will host a sought enterprise rivaling the Louisiana lottery. Projectors promise hotels baths and endless amusements on 240 acres thirty minutes from Hotel Coronado. The venture aims to operate a dead square lottery and games in a grand resort.
Obituary recalling Frederic Hall Bradlee born 1807 Harvard graduate 1827, partner in Josiah Bradlee & Co. He lived sixty years in Boston, aided the needy, kept cheerful optimism, and inspired youth of heart. Survived by two sons and two daughters.
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