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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1891
Page
4
The Boston Post announces subscription rates and delivery details for daily and weekly issues. It explains address changes must include old and new addresses, and lists payment methods including checks and money orders to The Post Publishing Company.
Tremont theatres show Texas Steer at Tremont street and Ye Earlie Trouble at Boston Museum. Don Thompson stars in The Old Homestead at Boston Turatgr on Washington street along with Neil Burgess in The County Fair at Giorx Turarne. The Power of the Press plays at Granp Overa Horrss on Washington street and Annie Ward Tiffany headlines The Stepdaughter at 7:4 Grade Theatne.
Lieutenant Governor Jones of New York derides Saratoga convention nominees and forms a one man party. His long held friction with Governor Hint and recent clash with ex President Cleveland set the stage for a declared political war.
At Chicago Custom House an invoice for 2725 boxes of tin-plate weighing about 300000 pounds shows a $6000 tariff. Armour & Co plan to export cans for meat. under drawback law, the tariff is refunded to Akmocur & Co when export is proven. The piece notes higher domestic costs for citizens and argues Armour sources tin-plate abroad.
The Russian government seeks cadet instruction in navigating the Danube via the European Danube Commission, aiming to enable ships where war vessels are barred by treaty. Berlin 1878 restricted Danube navigation below the Iron Gate, while Paris 1856 allowed merchant ships. Russia signals intent to expand fleet movement amid strong Black Sea and Baltic forces.
Editorial argues any call for a sound currency must include repeal of the Republican coinage act. It contends endorsement of the act signals support for a debased monetary standard and pressures public opinion accordingly.
The piece argues that a silver based system threatens to devalue the dollar to 80 cents unless gold exists, predicting gold dollars would vanish and leaving only silver backed notes. It questions the Republican claim that Treasury notes hold a silver reserve and that all forms are freely convertible.
The Republican convention address lampoons Auditor Trerry and Judge Crocker while praising Governor Russell. It labels the opposition’s charges as discredited and notes attempts to tie state issues to the race, ultimately defending Massachusetts’ Democratic administration as clean, progressive, and honorable.
A Canadian parliamentary sub committee reports Thomas McGreevy of Quebec is guilty while Sir Hector Langevin’s conduct is left disputed. The Tory majority issues a whitewash, the Liberal minority condemns strongly. The case recalls Tweed frauds and features a government already poor in funds.
A Canadian corruption tale centers on McGriery and Sir Hector Langevin with Larkin Connolly Co profits and an American link Owen Murphy. The piece notes public distrust, calls for vigilance, and cites the Pacific Scandal era. A later concert features "Fantasia" with marches, sacred tunes, and a hopeful, mournful finale.
The Madison Square Garden Oct 2 concert features Sinas G. Prarr presenting a new descriptive piece, a Battle Fantasia for orchestra and bands with stereopticon visuals showing Civil War battles. It aims to translate combat into music from bugle calls to cannon fire and battle cries for freedom.
In Lynn on Sept 17 about 100 attendees, including Senators Southwick and Breed, gathered for a Ward and held ratification rally. Speakers praised Allen and Haile, urged Republican unity, critiqued Democrats on tariff and money, and forecast a 1892 victory with Blaine’s nomination.
A mosaic of clipped notes on culture and society. mentions of Penman and Quilter in local color debates, a Connecticut barber contract case, Russell Harrison's public rebuke, a satirical toast about a pastor and a woman who walked seventy miles, French reflections on Paris Palais Royal, Chauncey Depew’s London observations on Whitechapel poverty, hypnotism mishaps in London hospitals, and a verse line lamenting autumn and the ladies of all seasons.
A large Yonkers crowd witnessed the dedication of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument with about 10 000 visitors. The Boston saluted from Yonkers harbor as 12 G A R posts three militia companies and 100 sailors joined the parade.
Marshfield fair reaches large attendance on day two. Ex governor Emery introduces speakers including Mr Howe from the State Board of Agriculture, Hon K W Harris of Bridgewater, Hon Ef A Morse of Canton, and Hon A J Boardman of Boston. Morse offers tribute to Dr Loring and advice to young men.
In Haverhill on September 17 the annual reunion of the Thirty-fifth Regiment M. V. M. marked the twenty ninth anniversary of the Antietam battle. About 126 veterans attended a river trip aboard the City of Haverhill and a banquet at Unity Hall after the voyage.
Secretary Blaine stays in Bar Harbor Me delaying departure from Blaine to Augusta. He plans to travel Monday next but extends stay likely until Thursday keeping officials awaiting further schedule updates.
The New York Democratic platform declares the sound money plank, banning free coinage from this year's campaign and the next presidential bid. It clears the field for tariff reform and assures business and workers that prosperity will not be blighted by financial folly.
The accession of Lodge and the younger element to leadership does not assure Republican ascendancy in Massachusetts. The Bay State’s young voters have increasingly leaned toward the Democratic party, while Governor Russell remains a capable leader with broad support and is likely to be reelected despite late Republican efforts to recruit youth.
A British naval action on the Island of Mitylene is viewed as a potential test of Europe’s reaction to occupying a Turkish island near the Dardanelles. The report’s denial and initial claim both originated abroad, suggesting a coordinated effort rather than a unilateral move.
Rockwell Walker and Cogswell, the three who stepped down from the platform committee, sat together during the convention. They appeared united yet distant, sharing a conspicuous presence on the stage as they faced the gathering with a collegial, slightly chilly air.
The piece notes the Democratic state representative is doing good work in the State House and argues the Republican candidate must prove Massachusetts would improve by changing leadership. It emphasizes the rivalry's weakness and the challenge for the Republican side to persuade voters.
Twenty cities attended the Massachusetts Association of City Clerks annual meeting in Northampton with Ix-Mayors Hill and Brown and Mayor Lambie as guests. Officers elected include President Henry M. Meek Salem, Vice-President E I Clapp Northampton, Secretary DeWitt Packara Brockton, Treasurer William T. Kimball Lawrence, Executive committee Enoch Lowne Worcester, Georgi A Bullard Fall River, Walter Wike. Boston's John M. Galvin was among clerks present.
A reader in Boston laments street refuse on Winter Street and mocks a restaurant sign that dances in the window. The letter proposes a playful but satirical “Training School for Gypsies” funded by philanthropists to educate young women in dancing singing and fortune telling while earning 35 to 10 dollars a day, with brunettes favored and lessons on mind reading and hypnotism.
Mrs. General Grant is fading and worried friends fear decline. Quong Yo Ick, educated Chinaman, marries an Indian from the Soughies tribe and plans mission work with the Methodist Church. Col H S Olcott travels toward Japan to align Buddhist church branches. Dr. Sigurd Ibsen’s engagement to Mile. Bergliot Bjørnsen is reported in Norwegian papers. The Prince of Wales reportedly buys cigars at 1800 a thousand, Delmougio of New York receiving twenty-five. Hanover’s Meppen citizens commission a statue of “His Little Excellency” Windhorst, with Windhorst depicted seated, holding the Centre party programme. a Church History figure will grace the base.
The Waiters Alliance sent a price schedule to hotel proprietors last night. Mr. Whipple of Young's plans to meet his staff today to discuss shortening hours.
The New York theatre season opens with several strong works and a major upcoming production. Richard Mansfield brings Nero to the Garden Theatre, authored by Russell Sullivan, with Mansfield aiming for a worthy opening night. The Dancing Girl at the Lyceum drew mixed reviews, while Niobe at the Bijou and Marie Wainwright in Robsart at Palmer’s attract strong local interest as New York enjoys two Boston successes.
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