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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1889
Page
4
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The piece attacks Ohio Governor and campaign rhetoric linked to the Tanner downfall. It cites a Dayton Soldiers Home message urging Foraker to sustain Tanner and accuses the Republican bid of dishonorable methods. Private Dalzell defends Tanner as appointed and bound by a contract, promising to reveal documentary proof of alleged crooked corners if available.
The Mexican Financier rebukes U S policy toward Mexico noting the reciprocity treaty failures and subsidies to American steamship lines. It argues Washington’s petty unfriendliness harms all America Congress participation and calls peanut politics a partisan tactic to boost a Republican candidate.
An official list shows how diplomatic and consular posts are distributed by politics across states. Doubtful states New York, Illinois, California and Indiana lead in both number and total salaries. Maine fares well for Blaine supporters, while only Ohio and Pennsylvania show strong Republican returns among assured states. Kansas earns a minister to Mexico and four minor posts totaling 15,500 dollars, equal to Massachusetts’ two minor ministers and two consuls. Democratic strongholds largely receive little or nothing, with four ignored entirely.
Berlin exporters allege interference by Consul Epwards sparks controversy as a secretary trusted by exporters faces dismissal. A Berlin paper argues the act echoes a spiteful American view of spoils and warns of a German Foreign Office investigation, with potential official scrutiny by both governments.
The Mahonettes of Virginia express dissatisfaction with mere acknowledgment from current officials and push for concrete actions or reforms beyond symbolic praise. They seek tangible measures addressing their concerns and spotlight ongoing advocacy efforts.
The appeal cites tangible proof of Mahonites being favored by President Harrison and Boss Quay. It urges rapid action to sway election results, fearing the Manoe faction may lose recognition post election. Colonel William Lamb of Norfolk, famed as Fort Fisher hero, is proposed for the vacant Russian mission slot due to strong Mahone loyalty.
The piece analyzes New York Republican struggles over liquor policy and German votes. It cites SHERIDAN Snook, Harrison, and PLATT, noting hopes to shore up support while predicting internal quarrels and a fate similar to national trends. The forecast warns party leaders of strategic, patronage driven maneuvers.
The New York Republican convention opens amid split loyalties and clashes. Warner Miller refrains from participation amid machine power struggles led by Platt, Depew quarrels with delegates over rail passage, and Cornell reenters politics signaling possible senate ambitions. Washington watch notes rising opposition to Platt and a focus on liquor policy in state matters.
A Washington dispatch reports Commissioner Roosevelt calling opponents of Civil Service Reform bolters and traitors. The piece cites postmaster counts in Iowa, critiques of Harrison era patronage, and remarks by Republicans like Hovey and Bla rk, with presses labeling reform as a sham and a failure.
The piece criticizes the Massachusetts delegation in Washington for favoritism, noting the resolutions chairman secured more posts for his followers. It contests claims of Civil Service Reform opposition and mocks Commissioner Roose WELT for labeling opponents as bolters, arguing the party's tendencies contradict that view.
Farmers travel long distances to Mystic for the annual New England Breeders Association gathering. The exhibit showcases trotting stock from Wilkes and Cobden lines, with diverse mares and fillies on display. Yesterday’s racing featured Helen M and Otis Shaw, amid preparations for a busier day as crowds return for the event.
In Boston the granite Beacon Street block opposite the Public Garden faces radical renovations for business use. A mansard roof adds an extra story marring the row while widening lower windows and altering arched recesses. The author laments loss of architectural harmony and notes neighboring Arlington Street houses show more restraint. Six houses in the block, including one altered for trade, hint at shifting neighborhood use and shorter residence appeal. The piece also reflects on a humorous aside about Mandrake the artist and his medical musings.
A satirical piece imagines the Persian Shah visiting America, inspired by the country’s famed humorists and sensational press. It suggests inviting him to the 1892 World's Fair in New York, claiming his presence would outshine rivals and spark lively commentary among reporters.
The close of the Balch stallion race featured lavish floral tributes including horse shoes of roses collars and floral whips for the winning driver while even the losing jockey received adornment. Neilson, a noted horseman, is praised by New England breeders yet flowers are reserved for the young. Hiram Wooprorer, a greater rider, has driven winners but was not flower crowned.
Mr. Epison receives enthusiastic reception in Europe, seen as fitting tribute to his genius and to the country, contrasting with perceived American self-assertiveness. The modest reception highlights the honor he brings to America and to his homeland.
A cryptic remark from Private? Danzerx proclaims a blistering curse on everything and everyone, while ordinary life and routines continue with the wheels turning as usual in the country.
Away out in Leavenworth Kansas they have erected a Grant monument. New York is going to erecting a fund.
Ex Surgeon General Joseph Beale with commodore rank dies at his Philadelphia home. Joseph Tillinghast of New Bedford, member of the Tillinghast Alden insurance firm, dies aged 55 from Bright's disease.
The Philadelphia Record notes the Grand Army of the Republic delays in appointing a successor to Commissioner Tanner and questions the quiet posture along the Potomac, signaling political inertia and unexplained pause in leadership transitions.
The Providence Journal notes that current Democratic criticism of Secretary Tracy is as ridiculous as Republican praise of him is foolish, reflecting partisan rhetoric on his performance.
The Pittsburg Post reports President Harrison is exhausted from incessant office seekers. Summer travels to Deer Park and other places offer rest only briefly as intimate friends urge a few days of absolute rest before resuming duties at the Executive Mansion.
In PirrssurG Pennsylvania the Republican League met at Lafayette Hall with 250 delegates from every Republican club in the state. Delegates endorsed President Harrison’s administration and platform, calling on the President and Congress to act to secure the rights of colored people in the South. Officers were elected after the resolutions.
The October Atlantic Monthly features Bynner’s She Begum’s Daughter, Kendrick’s A Non-Combatant’s War Reminiscences, and Fiske’s The Monmouth and Newport Campaigns. Fiske critiques Lee’s treason, Loomis Nelson’s Government and Its Creditors, Thayer’s Woolsey recollections, Lawton on Homer, and Kirk’s Prismatics. Repplier and Chesnutt contribute, with Fielding teased as a teacher, and Scollard verse among strong content including Dave’s Neckless, James’s novel, and witty contributions.
In Scribner's Magazine current issue Joseph Thomson recounts crossing Masai Land near Kilimanjaro and Nyanza, praising savage life and wild paradise. Also featured are articles on naval and land warfare by Lt. W. S. Hughes and Lt. John Millis, Iceland travel by Charles Sprague Smith, portraits and Thorvaldsen's artistry, Shaler on Modern Common Lands, Edward J. Lowell on Benvenuto Cellini, stories by Bangs and Doveridge, the dramatic ending of The Master of Ballantrae, and Donald G. Mitchell's Scattering Shot at Ruralities highlighting his meditative charm.
White Empress of Japan prepares to visit the country in spring. Clara Schumann turns seventy. Steinway buys 800 acres opposite Onteora Park to found a mountain colony. Cardinal Parocchi eyed as Leo XII successor at fifty six. Shizuzo Tsukahara arrives in San Francisco as Japanese marine delegate. Hubert Herkomer labors five more years on his Bushey house. Ezekiel sculpts a recumbent Mrs White for Sage Chapel at Cornell. Leeds News notes Smith funded Portsea church at £22,000. Estee entertained in San Francisco by Stanford Morrow and Waterman. Edison catches a cold, sails back soon. Mrs. Potter denies Paris London retirement reports. Baron Schimmelpennick dies, seen as Conservative loss in Holland. US and France settle a diplomatic dispute over a dressmaker bill and police conduct at Mentone.
A miscellany of items from music to war, science to slang, notes on a cigarette named for Patti, a Boston baseball club joke, and curios from Asia and Europe. Highlights include ivory from Belgium, European thrones musicians, Edison quip, Tantia Bhil identification, Afghan vengeance methods, circus elephant mishap, and a Parsee jewel anecdote.
The Graphic has suspended publication and the office is now in the hands of the sheriff in New York on September 24.
The National Council of the Order of United American Mechanics held sessions in Salem with W O Staples and John Smith presiding. Ten new members from ten states joined as reports showed two new state councils West Virginia and Ohio and total council count rising to 257 with 29 099 members.
Exeter N H Sept 24 The number of students at Philips Exeter Academy at the start of the year exceeds last year by five to ten making the largest class in its history. State by state counts show Massachusetts 63 New Hampshire 55 New York 52 Maine 20 Pennsylvania 20 Minnesota 9 Indiana 8 Town 8 Missouri 8 District of Columbia 7 Illinois 7 New Jersey 7 California 6 Connecticut 6 Michigan 6 Louisiana 4 Maryland 4 Montana 4 Vermont 4 Kansas 3 Rhode Island 2 Wisconsin 2 Wyoming 2 Africa 1 Canada 1 Colorado 1 De BOD 31 Florida 1 Georgia 1 Kentucky 1 Nebraska 1 New Men 1 Nevada 6 on 1 South America 1 South Carolina 2 Tennessee 1 Texas 1 Virginia 1 Washington Territory 1
The Cambridgeport Young Women's Christian Temperance Union met at First Universalist Church and accepted Miss Sarah Gunnison’s resignation as president. Delegates were chosen for the Lowell convention on Oct 2 to 4. Rooms were rented for headquarters in the Grant building on Main Street. The Cambridge board of Aldermen held routine sessions. A cemetery commissioner was to be elected in place of the late Charles E. Raymond. The Common Council amended the ordinance on the assistant city clerk salary to 1200 dollars.
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