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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1886

Page

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Trade and fishery issues strain United States Britain ties

The article traces 18th and 19th century treaties on fishery rights and reciprocal trade between the United States and British North America, notes Canada's restrictive warning against foreign vessels, and discusses U S retaliation risks amid political debate. It shifts to criticism of New York City politics and aldermen amid a Broadway railroad probe.

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Indian education at Carlisle and Hampton debated in Congress

A Hampton Carlisle education defense argues that training among young Indians yields lasting benefits, instilling industrious habits and influencing tribes. The piece cites Miss Ludlow’s travels and urges continued support and funding, contrasting with calls to abandon experiments. It also discusses British press views on American labor, strikes, and Knights of Labor.

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New York City Riches Growth and Culture Described

A historical overview extols New York as a booming metropolis with vast wealth, grand architecture, thriving literature and art, and prominent figures. It lauds a powerful daily press and a famed police force, noting Manhattan's air and rapid production of fine things. Yet, it hints at unresolved issues to come.

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Record March Losses Reach New High in North America

United States and Canada report March losses totaling 10.65 million dollars, the heaviest March on record. First quarter figures show 229.15 million in destruction, versus 27.5006 million last year, implying a yearly rate near 116 million.

United States Canada

Secretary of State pledges talks with England over Canadian harassment

The Secretary of State aims for a distinct understanding with the English government regarding hostile Canadian acts toward American fishermen. If pressed, Americans will enforce their rights, despite limited naval power and weak harbor defenses, to protect fishermen’s legitimate activities.

Secretary of State

Canine Society Hosts Grand Assembly In City

A large gathering of elite dogs and their human supporters fills the city for a prestigious canine event. The scene features aristocratic canine participants and lively social activity despite a slow start, with hosts and guests enjoying the occasion and opening chorus.

Press Postings on New York Sun Expansion

The New York Sun will expand from four to eight pages, a move the Times mocks as driven by a crotchety owner’s spite. The piece notes provincial journalists sneer at rival papers and questions the accuracy of imagined newspaper race pictures in Boston.

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Quips on Public Life and Theater Nods From Old Newspapers

A mosaic of witty snippets and comments from various papers. References range from John Henry and Jay Gould to Toluca St Patrick celebrations and Salvini remarks. The piece blends editorials, satire, and humorous anecdotes about public figures, actors, and civic life.

Notable Americans and Abroad Flywheel of News

A collage of brief items notes Rt. Rev. Harvey Goodwin sails for New York on April 14, Yale Observatory Professor Waldo patents an electricity measurement invention, Grover Cleveland friend Bissell says the President is healthy, Frederick Gebhard hailed as America’s happiest man, and Maud Long’s prize education grant. Also mentions autographs collector Gunther, famous quips on Columbus and Shakespeare teaching in Michigan and Iowa, and Decazeville arrests causing Paris debate. Shakers lament land focus and urge missionary work to curb land monopoly.

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March Fire Losses Top Five Million Across North America

The March Gre record shows 173 large fires with losses at least ten thousand dollars and fifteen major blazes exceeding one hundred thousand. Cities listed include Winnipeg Montgomery Akron Jersey City San Francisco Toledo Montreal Bonne Terre Helena Fall River Buffalo Salida Brainard Frankford Key West, with Key West at 1.5 million and the group totaling over 5.1 million.

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Horse thief case haunts a San Antonio lawyer in life and talk

Major Gassaway, a prominent San Antonio lawyer, returns home exhausted after winning a difficult case involving a notorious horse thief. Neighbors debate stage morality in New York and Babylon as they plan an evening outing, remarking on theatrical attire and urban vice.

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New Bills and World’s Museum at Boston theaters

The Boston stage opens with Prince Karl at the Boston Museum featuring Richard Mansfield in the lead and praised acting. The Old Homestead at the Boston Theatre stars Don Thompson and Denman Thompson, with strong performances, music, and comedy. The World’s Museum showcases Arthur Hull the glass eater, the decapitated Alfreda, and novelty acts, plus a new My Mother-in-law farce.

Boston Museum A. C. Gunter Prince Karl Richard Mansfield Mansfield Mr. Mansfield Miss Craigen Nolan Mr. Kent World’s Museum Arthur Hull Baby Mine Minnie P Alfreda Albert Smith Harry Thorne Aggie Willet Museum

Public Opinion Letters on Crime and Silver Coinage Discussed

Letters debate organized crime and the idea of arming commissions like railroads for arbitration. A Boston writer questions safety of unions and suggests strong law enforcement. Another letter argues silver coinage issues and Bland bill profits versus metal duties, with a light dig at a colleague.

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