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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1887
Page
4
The notice lists daily subscription prices: One Year nine dollars, Six Months four fifty, Three Months two twenty five, One Month seven hundred fifty. Weekly Friday issues priced at one year one dollar. The entry notes second class mail designation.
The 100th anniversary celebration culminated with a Saturday ceremony following parades and displays. Justice Miller delivered a monumental oration while President Cleveland impressed with his dignified and pleasing address.
Mr Smalley mails a New York Tribune item noting the Queen's speech fisheries paragraph contradicts Bayard aims to limit any agreement. Bayard asserts no relation between Alaskan seizures and the 1818 treaty questions. The American conference holds no authority beyond conferment unless Congress grants it.
The Comte de Paris manifesto sinks amid strong Republican dismissal in France. Journalists predict it will strengthen Republicans and fail to sway popular sentiment as the Paris government remains firmly established. The Paris Times notes the issue shows national stability despite the contention.
The New York Republican platform unexpectedly requests federal support for the Erie canal. The canal, built over sixty years ago, has stood as a local enterprise without outside contributions. Critics see the move as a Treasury surplus tactic or a revenue-sharing scheme, likening it to Henry George’s fundraising rhetoric.
Two world news items are noted in this morning’s cablegrams. The first reports that the messengers sent to inform Emin Bry of STANLEY’s expedition have completed their task and returned to Zanzibar.
The piece notes that communication with the east coast is easy, questioning why Emin Bey cannot use the Congo path. It adds that the United States will take the islands Savan and Tubuita in Samoa, though their locations are unclear, and remarks that the archipelago’s capital is not its best feature.
A letter in the New York Times recounts a bloodless July plot to dethrone Kalakaua and set up a republic in the Sandwich Islands. The conspirators allegedly formed a republican propaganda group, obtained rifles, and aligned with the Honolulu Rifles to seize power if the king rejected terms. Kalakaua’s acceptance prevented immediate upheaval, but republican sentiment may challenge the new constitution during its first test.
Dr Edw ArD McGuynn signs a campaign finance circular for Henry Grover campaign as chair and treasurer of the executive committee of the United Labor party of New York State The Sun estimates Socialists split by the Progressive Labor party to curb Grover votes and gauges overall support in New York City assembly districts revealing a diminished Grover following on election day
The Worcester convention faces the weight of reform advised by the party in power under President Cleveland. It urges broad, progressive action to sustain civil service reform and tariff changes, warning that wavering support could cost alliances and future control. The piece emphasizes loyalty to Cleveland and the need for decisive, principled leadership.
A critical portrait of Joseph Chamberlain in an interview, highlighting his self styled certainty and isolation. The piece mocks his votes with the government and ridicules his future plan for Ireland Scotland and England tied to Gladstone Salisbury and Hartington.
A broad survey argues that nations shift taste toward beer while gin declines. It notes China dispatching beer for navy crews, Japan studying European brews, France reconsidering strong liquors, and England's beer boom boosting brewery profits and cutting liquor bills.
The piece argues for clear tariff and civil service reform aligned with the administration, condemns Republican hostility, and critiques Chamberlain’s Irish policy proposal as impractical amid Irish, English, and Cork tensions. It cites BALFour, Loyal League, and widespread meetings as context for failed reconciliation.
Five or six New York theatres according to the Mirror intend to stage Shakespearean dramas in elaborate productions next season. Managers see SHAKSPERE as a profit source and hope revivals will favor the language’s greatest plays. Critics warn revivals must avoid mere scenic glitter and instead use capable actors under scholarly direction.
The Umbria departed New York on Saturday September 8 and reached London the next Saturday delivering mails in a remarkable seven day crossing. The Aller completed the New York to Southampton voyage in seven and a half days at about eighteen knots.
The article contemplates the appeal of a slower voyage to gain more comfort, noting that such feats attract strong interest yet suggesting passengers may prefer ease and steadiness over speed.
The writer contrasts Thackeray’s humane portrait of Washington with Professor Felton’s reverent view, notes Theodore Parker’s harsher take, and observes Boston Sunday customs. He recalls cold weather, a late Civil War drum and fife harmony, and questions Sunday law enforcement while praising Jennie Collins and her Borlin’s Bower philanthropic work.
Major-General O O Howard has two sons at the Polytechnic Institute in Troy studying civil engineering. Governor Pennoyer of Oregon plans a New York visit during his East excursion. Carl Schurz praises newspaper reporting accuracy. Mark Twain sent a $250 check to Caroline B Le Row for a reviewing article. Edison rumored to spend winter in California, possibly building a winter home and workshop in Thermalito, with gold-extraction work from local black sand deposits. Henry Watterson woke by a reporter in Pittsburgh and advised clipping his Courier-Journal writings for reading value.
A periodical assessment lauds The International Cyclopedia edited by R. G. Greene with Charles F. Richardson aiding Dartmouth College. The review praises American content, up to date topics, clear descriptive articles, strong maps, and broad practical use for homes and everyday life.
The obituary outlines the late Rev. Dr. Hague author of Life Notes on Fifty Years Outlook. It covers his birth in 1808, Boston and Providence pastorates, friendships with Emerson and Beecher, abolitionist stance, and reflections on Unitarian influence in Boston. It notes his final work completed before death and cites anecdotes about Ticknor and the Old Corner Book Store.
Richard Hatton aged 20 was arrested for larceny of a gold watch and chain and other articles from Mary Hartley on Stamford street. He took the items while boarding at the house some time ago and returned to board again, prompting his arrest when the theft was discovered.
Public rehearsals seats priced at 12 dollars will be sold at auction this morning at Music Hall starting 10 o clock. A line forms for unsold seats and 7.56 dollar seats to be placed on sale at the box office Tuesday morning with about forty hours of waiting for buyers.
A collage of snippets satirizes Chicago as the country’s pig city and mocks politicians, newsiness about Anarchists and a century of opinion. It mentions the Volunteer triumph over Boston, Shakers in Philadelphia, and a debate on literature and books amid taxes and patents.
The Indiana Herald notes Governor Foraker has a pleasant voice and strong presence. They say he could be an effective speaker if better informed on facts, but his powerful imagination runs high during campaigns. If he spoke truthfully he would be a true orator.
The Providence Journal notes that a new theology cannot sustain missions without harming itself. It argues future probation offers no practical value for evangelizing the world, given the Congregational church's current missionary standards equal to home ministerial tests.
The author argues the legislature uses holidays to secure votes from ignorant workers. He asserts workers are misled into believing capital can fund endless holidays without harming production, and that gains come from this fund. Until that delusion ends, the labor problem won’t become rational.
The text argues Democrats in Congress favor protectionist and free trade policies across decades. It emphasizes Democratic control of tariff bills and their alignment with free trade doctrine, linking to Southern loyalty and historical party positions. It cites the Birmingham Age and New York Tribune commentary.
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