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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1890

Page

4

Emphasis on Mountain Safety and Self Control in Face of Loss

Boston readers are reminded of the dangers of White Mountains wandering after the disappearance of Edward Weis. The article urges companions, a compass, and calmness to avoid despair, while noting experience guides still favor cautious approaches. It also discusses authorship guidance and the blunt advice from Wolstan Dixey on pursuing writing as a career.

Edward Weis Mt. Washington Boston Symphony White Mountains Wolstan Dixey Mr. Dixey

Amusements Tonight in Boston Theaters

Readable listings show Oakland Garden Roxbury at 3 30 The Fall of Babylon Boston Thearinx 7 45 Good Old Times Goss Theatre 8 The Bottom of the Sea Tremont Theatre Tremont St Louis Aldrich in The Editor Paul Urearre Washington St 7 45 Hendrik Hudson Boston Museum Tremont near Scollay Sq 7 45 The English Rose Grand Opera House 2 7 45 Flying Seud Howanp Atugnmism Howard St 8 Dan Sally in The Millionaire Hollis Street Theatre 8 5 A Straight Ti v

Oakland Garden Roxbury Babylon Boston Thearinx Washington Street Good Old Times Goss Bottom of the Sea Tremost Treatre Tremont Street Louis Aldrich Pauk Uuearre S—Fay Templeton In “Hendrik Hudson,” Bostox Museum Scollay Square Garand Opera Houss Washington Dover Streets Howard Street Dan'l Sally

Newspaper Page Index Indicated for Departments

The notice lists locations by page for department sections: Financial on page six, Commercial on pages six and seven, and Ship News on page three.

Ship News

Republican tariff bill sparks debate on Oct 1 effect

The Boston Post discusses the tariff bill with Oct 1 as the start date, arguing it risks a financial panic if goods in bond cannot be released. It notes opposition from McKinley and associates and calls for exemptions to avoid currency strain. It also reviews New Yorks ballot reform test and British labor unrest at Southampton with troop involvement and potential casualties.

Memorial design chosen for Grant monument at Riverside Park

The Grant monument committee in New York has selected a design for the Riverside Park memorial. The project can be built piecemeal as funds permit, avoiding an unfinished appearance. Delays in public funding have trained the committee to prefer steady progress over dramatic completion.

Grant Monument New York Riverside Park Washington National Capital Gant New York Committee

Sugar Tariff Debates Split Republicans in Conference

A fourteen member conference grapples with sugar tariff rates as House and Senate schedules clash. The dispute centers on duty levels for various Dutch standard grades from No 13 through No 20 and refined sugars, with House plans freeing lower grades and reducing duties on refined sugar while Senate maintains higher taxes. The eight Republican conference members aim to resolve the split over expediency versus principle in tariff revision.

McKinley Keep Buncombe Senate House Committee of Conference Conference Committee

Remark on Tariff Proposal and Sugar Tax Debate

The passage notes Mr McKinley aims to remove the tariff on sugar and acknowledges the challenge of persuading the public. It reflects the tariff reform debate and political messaging of the era.

Maine election seen as personal vindication for Reep

A Maine vote yielded a Republican win but critics warn against reading it as a national trend. The election focused on Thomas B. Reep’s conduct as Speaker and his influence. Vermont results contrasted with a Republican setback there, suggesting broader implications remain uncertain.

Maine Reep Rieep Congress Clouse House of Representatives Rexup Thomas B. Reep Vermont

Canon Lippon as England’s foremost preacher and scholar

The article lauds Canon Lippon's unique preaching career. It credits him with supreme focus and rare learning, noting his rise from Oxford trainer to canon of St. Paul’s, then his celebrated sermons in Oxford and London. It highlights his disciplined use of gifts and limited, impactful appearances.

St. Paul's England America Tle Pusny Cardinal Nrw- Man Abbé HoGgawn Washington University Hns Canon Lippon Brooks Lippon Oxford Wilberforce Cuddesdon Metropolis Canon Lipvon

Boston Theatres Open Season With Openings and Tickets

The Bostonians begin their fourth season at Music Hall on the 22d in Ve Koven and Smiths Robin Hood with opening nights tickets on sale today. The Boston Theatre marks its 36th anniversary with Good Old Times tonight by Colonel Linns company. Tickets for She Sudan at Boston Theatre go on sale this morning. John M Russell brings City Directory advance sheets to Tremont Theatre with the first issue Monday night and subscriptions open. The English Rose appropriation dispute between Robert Buchanan and John Coleman is in press awaiting court decision.

Music Hall Boston John Ti. Russell City Directory Tremont Theatre Tremont Hoston Museum Robert Buchanan John Coleman

Army Orders Move Officers Between Posts and Duties

Second Lieutenant William S. Scott of the First Cavalry is relieved from duty at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to join his troops. Captain Benjamin C. Lockwood of the Twenty second Infantry is relieved from Fort Abraham Lincoln N C and ordered to Port Kezan Man. Charles P. Eagan, commissary of subsistence, has four more months of leave extended.

Washington William $. Scott First Cavalry Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas Benjamin C. Lockwood Twenty-second Infantry Fort Abraham Lincoln N. C Port Keazin Man Charles P. Eagan

Principle Establishes Freer Trade Victory in Reciprocity

A Providence Journal item notes the reciprocity resolution, though small and unsatisfactory, establishes the principle of freer trade and enlarged markets, marking the essence of the victory.

Providence Journal Ind

Red's Triumph Clarifies Maine Vote In Republican Stand

Hartford Courant notes the Maine result does not prove blind approval of all House Republican actions nor a blanket condemnation of inaction. It asserts the GOP's platform centers on economic radicalism with high tariff aims nearing import prohibition. The piece targets party leaders and shifts in voter trust.

Maine House of Representatives Washington Hartford Courant Red Republican Party Ucket CRRA Y. Commercial Advertiser Ind

After Election Dilemma for Reed and Republicans

The Philadelphia telegraph warns that Reed’s victory could be wasted by a rigid Speaker and a dictatorial tone. It notes danger to Republican candidates if the Senate tariff edits are blocked by revived hardline tactics, risking earlier gains.

Congress Senate Philadelphia Telegraph

Morton Nominated for Massachusetts Supreme Court Seat

Governor Brackett sent to the executive council the nomination of James M. Morton of Fall River for the Massachusetts Supreme Court. Born in 1837 and educated at Brown Harvard and Lapham’s office, Morton built a leading Bristol county practice and advised Old Colony Railroad. He is married to Emily Canedy with two children.

Brackett Executive Council James M. Morton Fall River Supreme Court James Madison Morton Freetown Morton Peet's Academy Brown University Harvard Law School Lapham John 8. Brayton Brayton Morton & Jennings Massachusetts Thomas M. Stetson New Bedford Bristol Old Colony Railroad Emily ©. Canedy

Noted personalities and events in a crowded 19th century column

A miscellany features Dr John Mackintosh selling second hand books in Aberdeen, the death of Rend Constant’s grandfather in Mormonde France, Henry M Stanley’s lecture tour in America with a 3500 dollar fee, Hannibal Hamlin’s active club life, Comanche the Little Big Horn survivor pensioned at Fort Riley, Mary Anderson Navarro urged to return to the stage, Dr Charles A Strong’s academic credentials, gymnast Hanlon’s recovery after an Academy of Music fall, Rev Dr Joseph E King’s long tenure at Fort Edward, Horace Greeley statue unveiling plans facing reflecting glass, Chauncey M Depew's return from Europe and notes on a railroad strike outcome.

John Mackintosh Aberdeen Rend Benjamin Constant Mormonde France Henry M. Stanley America Brookslyn Hommopathic Hospital Society Stanley Hannibal Hamlin Bangor Keogh Hanlon Academy of Music Joseph E. King Fort Edward Collegiate Institute Fort Edward N. Y Horace Greeley New York Tribune Reid Chauncey M. Deven Europe Teutonic Mr. Depew Lillye

September crop reports show drought fading but yields fall

Washington reports that drought in August intensified corn damage until relief rains arrived too late for full recovery. Wheat, oats, rye and potatoes show historically low or falling averages, while tobacco improves. Swine fattening and feeder conditions also noted with variable percentages.

Washington

Monster sea turtle caught near Sandwich largest this season

A monster sea turtle weighing over 110 pounds was caught in the fish weir of T. L. Mayo & Co. of Boston off Sandwich yesterday. Among many this season, it is the largest on record.

Sandwich T. L. Mayo & Co Boston

Wordplay and quirks fill a busy urban column

A collage of snippets from poems and plays notes witty lines and mispronunciations. It cites Bjones praising a plain girl with a fortune, jokes about theatrical critiques, and a morbid Morristown death by fright.

Dmitri Seizes Russian Throne In Historic Novel Spotlight

Literary notes recount Fr W Bain's Dmitri tale as the season’s lead feature. Other announcements list new works from Harper, Appleton, Crowell, and variety of editions and translations, including Coignet memoirs and Napoleon memoirs.

Dmitri Ivan the Terrible Russia D. Appleton & Co Town and Country Fr. W. Bain al Louis’ College Oxford Harper & Bros Franklin Sanare Dinah Shadd Rudyard Kaptive Chanuteau Katherine Ks. Maeqgaddl George Ailred Townsend Connecticut D. Appleton & Co. Messrs Tl. Y. Crowell & Co New York William Claflin Elizabeth Glover Sourrienne Napoleon

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