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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1888
Page
4
A brisk note touts broad work across Band Campaign Military and Regalia divisions this fall. It advertises a new circular offering full particulars on Campaign Goods and directs readers to request it.
A Boston store advertises a broad hat and headwear lineup under capable management. Silk hats at five dollars, stiff derbies from Dunlap Youmans Miller, soft Boston hats at two dollars, and cheap 50 cent to one dollar options. Odd shapes and large sizes emphasized, plus repair and made-to-order services.
The German government discredits excerpts from Frederick JIL diary published abroad and plans an official correction and authorized history of 1870 events. They have halted Deutsche Rundschau from publishing further extracts, citing garbled quotations or forgeries.
Mr Davitt's criticisms of the English Liberals draw little favor from Irish Home Rulers and their allies. The Free man's Journal asks him to show how to beat Conservatives without Liberal aid, arguing he should refrain from attacking the current Home Rule alliance until he can deliver results.
Edward Jordan, former Treasury solicitor under Lincoln, leaves the Republican party claiming it no longer embodies Lincoln era ideals. He backs the current administration’s tariff reform as genuine protection benefiting many, condemning Republican protection as favoring the few. The campaign sees party prejudices yield to reason in this instance.
The American Wool Reporter tables show 607 pending foreclosures in six months across seventy-two companies in fifty-two Kansas counties. The piece argues the rate is not unfavorable, reflecting normal commercial risk, and notes that tax relief could reduce this ratio, boosting security for investors and borrower prosperity.
Candidate Harrison, after greeting visitors on Wednesday, endorsed Mr. Blaine’s direct tax bill idea to refund taxes collected at Civil War start. He cited Indiana would gain about 1.9 million dollars while relieving much of the 23 million dollar Treasury surplus. Reportedly the endorsement drew great cheers.
The proposal mirrors a call to purchase bonds and shows a disregard for the core issue of national finance. It argues for spending money siphoned from the public to ease taxation, treating public revenue as a resource to be deployed rather than a burden to be managed.
The editor argues Congress must reform immigration law after Collector Manonn bars Mormon children aged 11 to 15 from landing for Utah settlement. Hungarian workers are shipped back under contract labor rules while Scranton tenement conditions highlight wage competition concerns. The piece urges broader policy changes to curb pauper labor and protect American workers.
The article compares Victoria under protection with New South Wales under revenue tariff since 1866, noting identical resources and populations. It urges high tariff advocates to study the social and material development of both colonies under their respective systems.
The article compares population gains and foreign trade between Victoria and New South Wales through 1866 to 1887. It notes NSW leading in growth, higher foreign trade at 200 million, and Victoria adopting protectionist manufacturing policies with limited success compared to NSW. It also details manufacturing establishments, investment, and male labor migration to NSW seeking higher wages.
The piece compares sheep numbers in New South Wales and Victoria since 1850, noting NSW gains of 12.5 million sheep while Victoria loses about 1 million. NSW exports wool around 35 million dollars yearly versus Victoria’s 14 million. Wages show NSW at 1000? vs Victoria 85, underscoring the economic impact of protection.
A literary review contrasts William Buack and W D Hower's Harper's serials with Cuck's and Black's works. It lauds Kuck for life-like, tasteful realism and artistic touch, while deeming Howett's realism trivial and lacking imaginative warmth. The piece notes dialogue weaknesses and hints at shifts in Howett's later writing.
Dramatic and musical notes report popular shows with Little Lord Fauntleroy at the Museum through Nov 12 and Bronson Howard's new play forthcoming. M Jules Levy begins Coquelin readings at Wesleyan Hall Oct 5, with Don César de Bazan first. The Crystal Shipper returns to Boston Theatre Monday with the London American Exhibition March presented by Fred J. Eustis.
J. B. Smith of East Boston has been appointed second assistant lighthouse keeper of Boston Light. The promotion reflects ongoing staffing at the harbor beacon with Smith assuming duties at an early date.
The actress Mme Janauschek has begun her season with a highly successful run in Halifax and other Canadian cities. She will not appear in the United States until later in the year. Mr Schurz remains in Europe caring for his gravely ill eldest son after a recent abdominal surgery. Ex Postmaster James reports Wales views on fisheries and a potential Britain US postage agreement. Potter Palmer’s Chicago mansion is described as castle like with a Moorish dome, marble interiors, a circular hall, and a private gym for his two young sons.
The writer envisions a new post office station in the Peirce building near the Art Museum easing Back Bay mail, aiding physicians, and reducing horse power delays. He condemns horse carts and urges humane labor, notes October 1 tree-planting deadlines, praises growing public interest in shade trees, and recalls historic elms along Washington Street and Essex Street.
John Flynn was charged with highway robbery in a Causeway Street case involving John P. Morrissey of Chelsea. Morrissey said Flynn took $58, chased him, and later returned $40, leading to Flynn’s arrest and a Municipal Court identification with trial to proceed in Superior Court.
Prince Bismarck reports to Emperor William that published extracts from Frederick's diary contain factual and chronological errors. He states the diary is not genuine, cites misdated Versailles discussion, and urges prosecution for false diary publication.
The New York Reform Club plans twenty tariff reform meetings at key population and business centers beginning in Utica on the 28th. Hon. John E. Russell and Mark D. Wilber of Brooklyn to speak. The club aims to reach voters via nonpartisan sessions focused solely on tariff reduction.
The Tribune cites Buffalo as a stress point for President Cleveland with large Republican arrivals, but the Buffalo Courier’s investigation finds only one Democratic booster in Buffalo. The Buffalo effort mirrors earlier pursuits by the Mail and Express, now shown as overhyped.
The Cotton Association of Liverpool decides that bales of cotton covered with cotton sheeting will be considered good delivery at Liverpool. Underwriters had agreed earlier, but required the Liverpool buyers' concurrence. This cheap substitute for jute gives cotton planters a win and pressures jute monopolists to adjust prices or abandon jute.
The Philadelphia Record notes a Wednesday gathering of major trusts led by Standard Oil and others including Steel Rail, Nail, Iron Nut and Washer, Barbed Fence Wire, Copper, Lead, Slate Pencil, Nickel, Zinc, Sugar, Oilcloth, Jate Bagging, Cordage, Paper Envelope, Gutta Percha, Castor Oil, Linseed Oil, Cottonseed Oil, and Borax Trusts. Secretary Radclyffe of the Home Market Club reportedly reddened while asked if he is naturalized, a remark tied to his supposed suitability for “certain work” his employers wanted done.
An Evening Post analysis exposes a campaign lie about Cobden Club funds to push free trade in the United States. Researchers trace the supposed Iron Era source to Dover New Jersey and Dover Iron Era credit, showing no NY or Philly newspaper confirmed the claim. The item, once blamed on English papers, appears unverified and airborne.
The Wreekly Post offers seven weeks of issue delivery for fourteen cents. Included are speeches by Sherman Hoar, William Everett, William E. Russell, and Samuel Shaw on topics from Concord to cheap labor. Also feature a life sketch of William Warren, Colt on Trusts, magazine reviews, chess notes, market reports, and vessel lists.
Ever ybody has heard of the Monitor Oru Stover stove says it is perfectly safe a claim never questioned though the store has been on the market for thirteen cars and 300000 sold improved for 1888 far superior to others and priced so low every home can afford one heat adaptable to cold or hot an examination invited at 36 Cornhill Boston.
A collage of quips about the jute bagging trust whiskey and hogs while a French cab driver tale turns comic as Deputies Michel and Fabre lose their baggage in Paris. Observations span American politics cinema criticism and social manners with light humor and anecdotal vignettes.
New York reports thirteen fraudulent mortgages totaling 168000 tied to counsel William R Foster Jr. as investigations expand. Alexander E Orr, president of the Produce Exchange, notes Pinkerton agents mobilized while Foster, longtime counsel, remains at large. banks and the gratuity fund face potential losses. Foster is linked to Foster & Wentworth. his brother heads the National League of Republican Clubs.
The piece contrasts Colonel Higginson with General Banks, praising Higginson as a symbol of Republican liberty, courage, integrity, and Democratic party ideals, while calling Banks mostly a historical relic whose influence now rests only as a memory. The tone blends admiration with political reflection from the Indiana Limes summary.
A Boston dry goods house Brine & Norcross uses political language in ads to lure readers. The piece praises their eye catching style and urges merchants and other buyers to visit their establishment.
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