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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1886

Page

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Boston Dost April 5 1886 Revenue Up In Last Six Months

The Boston Dost notes its post’s circulation has more than doubled in six months and appeals to advertisers to favor a paper on the up grade. It asserts the Post is not democratic for revenue only and emphasizes rising circulation as a selling point.

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The New District Attorney of Massachusetts

The piece praises Hon. George M. Stearns as a distinguished district attorney for Massachusetts praised by the President and admired for legal learning integrity and independence. It notes his refusal of party pressure and his broad respect across Democrats and Republicans. It also discusses Mexico related tensions and calls for firm action to defend the flag and pursue satisfactory reparation from Mexico under President Cleveland.

Massachusetts United States Commonwealth George M. Stearns Christopher Gore Robert Rantoul, Jr George Lunt Benjamin F. Hallett Charles Levi Woodbury Richard H. Dana George S. Hillard The Mr. Stearns

Bedtime of a Nation: scattered witticisms and social quips

A mosaic of jokes and vignettes from a late nineteenth century paper. items range from fashion debates and courtship banter to political jests and provincial anecdotes, with brief notes on theater stars and public figures, all in a brisk, punchy tone.

Notable American and European Figures Mentioned in Society Notes

A roundup of prominent individuals includes Martin Irons, 64, Missouri strike leader and machinist. Miss Mary Cecil Hay, ill in England. J. H. Darwin preparing his father’s biography. Miss Louise De Koven, Chicago heiress worth about 20 million. and Bowdoin graduate John Massey, age 60-odd, in good health. The piece also notes political candidacy of J. R. Bodwell for governor and a mass of socialite and diplomatic chatter from Paris clubs and European royals.

Martin Irons Missouri Strikers

Mme Judice shines in Offenbachs La Vie Parisienne at Boston

Mme Judice starred in Offenbachs La Vie Parisienne at the Boston theatre delivering lively acting and brio laden singing. M. Muinart impressed in the title role with spirited performances and strong encores. The program also announced burlesque Arcadia at Bijou and new operatic seasons at the Boston Theatre and World’s Museum with a lineup including Nanon and The Mikado.

Mme. Judice Offenbach la Vie Parisienne Bills Brjou Boston Museum and Howard Mme. Judie Gabrielle Roudeau Va Courier M. Muinart Deveroui M. Mezieres A. Cooper Baron M. Ginet Paulina Milo Raymond Iatl New York

Incendiarism as a Major Fire Insurance Challenge

The insurance commissioner estimates Massachusetts annual property loss from arson at 81 million, more than Boston’s ten year average fire losses. The piece argues motive and opportunity, urges shared risk with property holders, and supports stronger underinsurance checks to curb arson and protect insurers.

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Captain Crawford’s Murder by Mexican Troops Near Sonora Border

General Crook reports Captain Crawford killed by Mexican troops while pursuing Geronimo. Crawford commanded a mixed party of U.S. cavalry and Apache scouts encamped near the border. Mexican detachment fired first as dawn broke. Crawford and Lieutenant Maas restrained friendly fire amid the confusion.

Crawford Mans Mexico Crook Sonora Geronimo Maas

Mayor's steady stand cited for eight hour order

The New York Eventing Post praises Mayor O'Brien for his sensible handling of a hastily issued eight hour order from the city council. The paper notes the temptations to sign it and ignore its flaws, but commends his refusal to yield and calls his approach creditable.

New York Eventing Post

Indignant Los Angeles Reader Proposes Monthly Chinaman Train Fare

A Los Angeles citizen urges funding a Chinaman excursion train to Boston amid protests against Western frontier attitudes toward Chinese. He claims 200 supporters would pay $50 monthly for three or four months to send the first direct trip, arguing against horror at anti Chinese harshness.Boston counters that while Chinamen are not desirable in large numbers, murder and outrage are not justified.

Golden Rule District East Boston

Williams Letter Praises Independence Backed by Massachusetts Leaders

The Herald prints George Fred Williams's letter praising independence supporters from Massachusetts. It notes their loyalty to the President on currency civil service and tariff policies, and their alignment with his doctrinal stance. The piece condemns cabinet fears and calls Gladstone to a firm settlement with Irish nationalists.

Geome George Fred Williams Herald Willams Massachusetts Alsdstene Gladstone Great Britain Ireland James O'Keiley New York Herald Liberal Party Republican Party the Herald England

Balance of the Season At Boston Theatres

A partial list of upcoming attractions across Boston stages for this and next month includes Hollis Street Theatre and Park Theatre with premieres and star ensembles. Notable acts include Miss Fanny Davenport in Fedora at the Park, Salvini and Booth in Othello, and the Mikado at Globe Theatre with Lotta and Mary Anderson also featured.

Miller Hall Louis Maas Kneisel String Quartet Beethoven Grieg Brahms Bollis Street Nanon Globe Park Fanny Davenport Bijou Arcadia Boston Denman Thompson Park Theatre Fanny Oe O’brien Gus Williams Ioward Boston Theatre Edward Harrigan Boston Museum Dave Braham Madison Square Theatre Company Breoken Agnes Booth Belinda Mrs. Brownlee Hollis Street Navon Carleton Opera Company Salvini and Booth Mme. Janish Augustin Daly Globe Theatre Lotta Mary Anderson Howard Athenmum Tony Pastor Louise E Salvini-Booth Louis James Laertes Marie Wainwright Ophelia D. P. Bowers Queen Hamiet W. J. Florence Roderigo Alexander Salvini Cassio Miss Wainwright Desdemona Howard Ather Nm Specialty Company Europe Harry Dixey London Paris Vienna Hollis Street Theatre Gettysburg Third Corps Sickles Judie George C. Dobson

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