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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1887
Page
4
A critic under Nym Crinkle praises Mrs. Frances Hopason Burnett's one act Editha's Burglar as a rare theatrical triumph. The piece shows simple life elements treated unostentatiously with pure English style, arguing for less melodrama and more genuine stage craft.
Senator Stanford plans to fund a California university for the poor. Sow Kee of San Diego dies leaving a $500000 estate to the public welfare. Dr. Nachtel pushes his ambulance system in Paris with high-profile backers. Miss Muller in Indianapolis discusses a new international women’s council. Joan Delano and Joe Dwyer own 20000 cattle in New Mexico, tracing to founder Columbus Delano who ran a low-rate Mt. Vernon bank. Mrs. Van Zandt aids anarchist appeals while praising August Spies as Christ-like and fearing her daughter’s insanity if Spies is executed.
The Castle Garden emigration commissioners clash with the Treasury Department as drafts for current expenses go unpaid. They cite high salaries and improper costs, with rumors of a possible shutdown, an action deemed unwise and harmful.
The Nizam of Hyderabad proposes to give the British government 200000 this year and 200000 next year to strengthen frontier defenses, signaling loyalty amid Russian threat. The piece argues Indians fare better under English rule and credits Lord Braconfield's tough measures and troop transfers to Malta for a positive response across India.
The article contrasts Democratic aims to cut taxes on necessaries and simplify tariffs with Republican calls to repeal internal taxes on whiskey and tobacco while keeping taxes on food fuel clothing and building materials. It argues the split is radical and irreconcilable and that any adjustment will hinge on whether whiskey and tobacco become free and essential goods taxed.
The Journal notes Senator Hoar omitted ex Governor Washburn from the Massachusetts Governors list in a convention speech renominating Oliver Ames. The paper suggests the omission may have been intentional, recalling Washburn’s past praise of Cleveland and tariff views in a recent interview.
The discussion highlights how deeply entrenched practices resist change as experts explain the challenges of adopting reforms in public administration. Institutional inertia, political risk, and administrative complexity impede swift modernization and coherent policy execution.
A historical critique targets Secretary Whitney amid his push to modernize the navy. The lifeboat board he appointed has failed to propose improvements beyond the traditional whale boat, despite evidence from the English and U S life saving services. The piece urges a serious investigation by an impartial panel to advance effective lifeboat designs.
The President names Wintham L. Putnam and J. S. Angarr to a United States panel meeting with British commissioners on the fisheries question. The Secretary of State’s qualifications are noted as proper for the discussion. The selections are expected to command national respect.
The piece notes that high duties on iron and protective raw material rules hurt American shipbuilders compared with the Clyde yards. It cites City of Peking and Pacific Mail as examples, argues Civil War policies harmed the industry, and condemns laws barring foreign built vessels from sailing under the U S flag, urging policy reform to revive shipbuilding and reduce foreign ownership.
London papers accept the Thistle’s loss to the Volunteer with cheer, praising American yacht speed and skill. Editors concede England’s need to adapt, noting America’s naval and shipbuilding prowess could revive U S dominance in maritime craft.
The piece recalls the Cleveland Foraker snub controversy in Ohio politics. It notes critics claim the supposed handshaking snub was a myth, while Foraker supporters press the issue as a political weapon. It highlights a mass meeting tribute and a Washington dispatch touching on Ohio voters and the president.
The article discusses the delicate German position after a frontier shooting involving French attackers. It weighs whether the German sentinel committed murder by firing across the border or acted to defend territory, with bloodshed and possible invasion claims complicating responsibility.
An observer notes Mrs Crevelano attending an Episcopal church service and participating as a regular parishioner. She followed the rector through the litany and joined in the responses in a clear voice as the congregation sang without restraint.
The Herald editorial hints St Paul spoke at Areopagus on Mars Hill, misplacing his trials as at Athens. A lecture report on the equinoxes is mocked for imprecision, with a suggestion the speaker may have said precession rather than precision. The critique notes the error and questions the paper's astronomy accuracy.
A portion of Burraro Biw's bravest have come back to the United States in poor health. They endure war and famine but the late dinners and capitalities of a London season have exhausted them.
A Times independent writes that the current election offers no compelling option for MA voters. Prohibitionists may gain by the situation while Independents await the end of corruption in both major parties.
The New York Democrats, free of bosses and federal officeholders, claim a nationwide influence as reformers celebrate a convention run without a boss. They assert this state lead signals broader progress and will push forward gains across the party in all states.
Editorial argues that government should care for disabled veterans but opposes pensions for all aging soldiers. It calls for more soldiers' homes if needed and cautions that pensioning every nonviable veteran would cheapen the honor roll. Sources note the New York World Democrat.
The Sun argues that aligning with Mr. Randall's views would boost Democratic chances in New York. It suggests Randall as candidate would secure broad support, even against Blaine or any Republican leader, and notes Governor Hill would likely command a strong majority in the Empire State.
An orderly colored man from Boston who served in the Union army was denied admission to Thomas G Stevenson Post of the Grand Army of the Republic solely due to his color. The incident places Massachusetts alongside Ohio and Kansas in outbreaks over mixed school enforcement.
The Springfield Republican notes Pillsbury's loss linked to the Beverly Farms controversy. Lawmakers who backed Beverly's division allegedly held a grudge after Pillsbury sought Governor Ames veto and faced bribery questions over a $400 legal fee. The affair partly influenced his defeat and shaped lawmakers' posturing.
Harper's Weekly notes that Massachusetts Democratic convention sparks reform debates within the party and tests the President's fidelity to reform. It criticizes postmaster and lighthouse keeper views and warns that party unity hinges on reformist stance while assailing the convention’s mixed praise and opposition.
A Boston writer argues against street alms amid casual charity pranks. He recalls refusing impromptu beggars and warns soft-heartedures about impostors, noting a new Cheerful Letter Exchange scheme that connects Boston women with distant West recipients. He ends with reflections on missing two photos at a shop near the Public Library.
Arthur Bridge reports Americans dominate London's stage scene with the Vaudeville Theatre and several productions. He notes shows at the Princess Theatre Gaiety Opera Comique and touring American groups, including Buffalo Bill comparisons and large audiences for American horses and exhibitions. London September 10, 1887.
A spirited Worcester festival feature was an afternoon school concert by visiting artists Mesdames Hastreiter Valda and Mr. King, plus William Whitney. The evening concert showcased Mozart, Handel, Liszt, Rossini and Donizetti selections with strong performances by Hastreiter, Aus der Ohe, King and Valda. The audience praised the vocal and instrumental artistry, with some critiques of phrasing and a Liszt encore audience favorite.
A list of upcoming works including Moncure Conway’s Pine and Palim and Lord Selborne’s Ancient Facts and Fictions as to Churches and Tithes. Goethe Rochlitz and Herder Nicolai letters, Schiller to Dalberg at Munich Library, Baedeker guide on Great Britain with Freeman’s Architecture sketch, Riverside Literature on American authors birthdays, Kellogg on photomechanical relief plates and illustration advances.
The Houstanay Guards return from the conflict area in Matagorda and Brazoria counties Texas. Two negroes were killed in Sunday's clash. Oliver shepherd a mulatto leader fled the country. Whites remain wary of possible renewed trouble amid the uneasy calm.
A collage of notes reflects resilience among Grand Army men in St Louis and public interest in yacht races, crops, politics, and explorers. It mentions the Thistle, Paine, Prohibitionists, Rath Jattra decline, Mrs. Salter’s mayoral birth, and various World notes with humor and curiosity.
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