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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1886
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for Mile near Wallington Street with daily rates of one year nine pounds six months four fifty three months two twenty five and one month seventy five cents. Weekly editions issued Fridays priced at one year one dollar fifty. It notes second class matter and identifies page locations for Financial and Commercial, Ship News on pages six and seven.
A civil service framework rooted in merit instead of favoritism, emphasizing fair recruitment and advancement through tested qualifications and performance rather than political influence or personal connections.
A brief note describes English reactions as Americans extend influence through tactics and a symbolic scare head map, illustrating how American methods increasingly shape practices and perceptions beyond the sea.
Review of Miss Jewett's new collection noting two stories published previously and six others, including A White Heron about a country girl sacrificing a ten dollar reward for a rare white heron. Praises Marsh Rosemary and contrasts strength of country tales with urban pieces The Two Browns and A Business Man.
In the Bostow Post issue from Friday morning September 17, 1886 ex Governor Long praises the convention objects, saying they aim to enforce laws against liquor traffic. The convention president views suppression of alcoholic liquors as the goal, while Long approves the broad aim without endorsing the amendment itself.
Justices in Pittsburg naturalization courts refuse citizenship to applicants tied to anarchic or nihilistic groups. They cite moral character as essential, noting anarchists rarely seek citizenship and would resist lawful declarations. The ruling carries moral weight but implies nonacceptance of the anarchist cause.
Local assemblies of the Knights of Labor and trades unions plan a delegate convention at Faneuil Hall at month end to discuss planned political action in upcoming State and municipal elections. A proposed union card league aims to keep politics out of the movement, but politicians may still seek influence where votes abound. The organizers warn against entanglements while aiming to show organized labor how to manage political engagement.
The piece questions Speaker Carlisle’s view that a treasury surplus will prompt tax relief, noting Congress often expands spenditure instead. It cites Blair pension bills and river and harbor appropriations as examples and argues the tide may reverse only after another two-year cycle, hoping for representatives favoring saving over waste.
A Republican anti-saloon convention held in Chicago yesterday contrasted with a non-partisan temperance gathering in Worcester. The article notes the title distinction may seem fanciful but implies subtle implications in their aims and methods.
A Worcester anti-saloon convention endorsed moral reforms and nonpartisan aims while avoiding hard political stances. Notable attendees and absences signaled party divisions over woman suffrage prohibitory amendments and license law tweaks amid preparations for the fall campaign.
A newspaper column argues that minting silver at less than full value harms the currency and triggers a “token” system. It contends Western pressures push Congress toward silver recognition, shifting costs to New England to subsidize western mining interests and commerce.
The Conservative government creates a civil service commission to reform abuses in administration. Critics say promotions by merit may improve efficiency, while others doubt the extent of corruption and call for careful scrutiny of motives behind the reform drive.
A critique praises Sarah Orne Jewett's achievement in capturing New England country life with refined style. The piece notes her deep understanding of scenery, manners, and speech on the seaboard, comparing her to early American writers and expressing hope for a future novel surpassing her past work.
English journals agree the contests for the cup are of little importance. It is prudent to be reconciled when one has to be.
The New York Tribune argues the literary centre has moved to New York with intent to stay, while noting Boston bias and recalling Rose Elizabeth Cleveland’s Literary Life, which is published in Chicago.
The London Telegraph printed an extended account of the Charles ton earthquake in three columns the morning after news reached the British metropolis, amplifying the response and public reaction.
A collage of brief opinions from multiple papers on monetary policy and politics. Debates on silver coinage universal demand, state banks, Republican superiority, and privacy of public officials. Quotes reference Hartford Courant Providence Star Manchester Union Philadelphia Record Times and others.
The exhibition awards prizes from the committee on plants and flowers. William C Strong wins Hunnewell prize for evergreen trees and shrubs in pots. Samuel R Payson and others receive Society prizes for greenhouse plants, variegated foliage, caladiums, ferns, Adiantums, and other named varieties. Special and additional awards cover cut flowers, vegetables, fruits, melons, cucumbers, and related displays with numerous named winners and donors noted.
The 250th anniversary of Dedham’s settlement unfolds Tuesday the 21st with sunrise bells and a national salute. A procession will form including a Grand Army division from Dedham Walpole Norwood Needham and Ryde Park led by General Thomas Sherwin, plus an Independent Corps of Cadets and escorts for Governor Robinson and guests. Public exercises occur at noon in the First Parish Church with an Erastus Worthington address and a tented dinner for 1000 with speeches by Governor Robinson and Hon. John D. Long.
A Beverly special town meeting rejected sewerage and electric lighting proposals. An appropriation of 86000 for sewerage and 1500 for lights were declined. The Fair Play Engine Company was reinstated at North Beverly, with hose and fire alarm extensions approved, hydrants rejected, water pipe extension on Balch Street denied, precinct voting adopted, park land talks deferred, and a 2900 foot walk planned for Beverly Bridge.
A critic contrasts Mrs. Ewing and Sarah Orne Jewett, noting Ewing’s moral, child-oriented tales versus Jewett’s subtler artistic approach. The review highlights Lob Lie-by-the-Fire and The Luck of Lingborough, with tales of gypsy child Johnsroom and northern myths, plus other stories like Timothy’s Shoes and The Land of Lost Toys.
A Boston book review notes Mrs Campbell's Miss Melindas Opportunity portrays working girls in a cheap New York boarding house seeking escape from poverty with help from a rich benefactor Miss Melinda. The critic finds the philanthropic aim overt but insufficiently dramatic and questions its artistic merit.
A roundup of new works and author news across publishers and periodicals. T. C. Mendenhall unveils A Century of Electricity from Houghton Mifflin. Charlotte Dunning drafts A Step Aside. Mrs. Henry Whitman designed the cover for A White Heron. Roe's Nature's Serial Story rereleased. Mignon's Secret by John Strange Winter in Harper's Bazar. Caldecott memoir in October from Sampson Low. Blackburn to lecture in Philadelphia. Monte Cristo complete edition by Peterson. Emily Thornton Charles to publish Lyrical Poems. Red Beauty by W. O. Stoddard flagged. Clara Barton may contribute to Lippincott's Magazine. Joe Ellick's Experiences of a Base Ball Umpire in Lippincott's. Huntsville Mine No. 3 reopens on cooperative terms.
In Boston Edith Kingdon and the Bohemian clash with social habits spurs talk of a tipping war. A diner defends tips as fair while another questions them, as discussion of clever woodwork by a West End craftsman’s daughter and a note on Boston’s literary anonymity by Tavern er, who vows to sign his writings.
A collage of quips and anecdotes from various sources. References cover Boulanger, Geronimo, Miss Cleveland, 10,000 Odd Fellows, a scientist in a dime museum, Chicago relief funds, Pontepouf, an Illinois Fair premium, Chinese views of England, Our Kaleidoscope, and jokes about oleomargarine stamps. Notes on a New York Star religion, Arabian Nights followers, ore discoveries, and a socialistic reply about wealth. Ends with a Texas Siftings anecdote about a hotel stay and a late night inquiry.
Fair weather failed and rain forced Mystic Park to postpone Friday races to 2 PM Saturday. A $1000 purse is offered for the 2:25 class with entries from Feek Syracuse to Yearance New York. The 2:24 class offers $8500 with multiple entries including Howell, Shillinglaw, Bolger and Maloney among others.
The agent of the North German Lloyd steamship 006 rendered receipts while docked at South Boston. Mayor O'Brien allocated 50 dollars to each of four institutions the Home for Little Fellows Warinke Boys Home Children's Mission and Home for Destitute Catholic agencies receive funds from the receipts.
Henry Pillsbury and Martha McIntire wed at 3 p.m. yesterday at the bride’s father’s home, 25 Sheatre Street, officiated by Rev. S. S. Nickerson and Rev. John Hood. A reception followed and the couple departed for Henniker, N.H. Guests included Hon. A. E. Pillsbury, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Dodge, A. F. Westhouse, and G. D. Case. Wedding gifts were numerous and costly.
Tufts College enters its thirty second year with a small entering class of seven teen fifteen in the classical department six in engineering and nine in the Girvinity school. Construction work continues on a new dormitory in the northeast area of campus near Goddard gymnasium with steam heat and gas lighting planned. A road is cut across the northern campus in front of the dormitory and Middle Hall gains a fire proof library addition and renovated reading room. Reverend Dr A A Miner will give the Russell lecture at Goddard chapel next Sunday afternoon. Assistant Professor Brown will cover Michael's department during his European trip and Professor Hooper remains in charge of his department for the year. M G Starrett Tufts 86 has been named Walker special instructor in aca
The London Truth criticizes two inexperienced climbers who died attempting the Matterhorn ascent after deeming Zer mat ascent a normal activity. The letter labels them reckless and urges authorities to prevent similar insanity. It hopes the incident warns other thrill seekers and notes F. N. Whittier of Farmington Falls has become Bowdoin College gymnasium instructor and last year’s bow crew captain.
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