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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1886

Page

2

Government suit to test Bell telephone patent rights

The article argues the essential issue is whether Bell and the American Bell Telephone Co. hold the exclusive right to the fundamental principle of the telephone by priority of invention. It notes public debate mixes attorney general stock ties and Goode’s timing, but asserts the law allows government action to annul a patent if wrongfully granted, benefiting the public.

United States Goode Patent Office

Opposition to Blair educational bill voiced by Tucker

The piece argues against the Blair educational bill as weakening and demoralizing to constitutional principles and states rights. It quotes Congressman Randolph Tucker warning that centralizing power over education would erode reserved state powers, merging authority under federal funding and expanding centralization.

Treasury Randolph Tucker New York Evening Post Tucker Congress Friends United States Labor Committee Lovering

No Interference as Schools Grow in Postwar South

Twenty years ago federal power forced the Southern states to submit to ignorance and prejudice. Now schools for blacks and whites exist for self defense and the system is developing. Interference now would be a crime. Let us have none of it.

Phelps push to free American pork from European bans

Congresswoman William Walter Phelps-led committee on foreign affairs backs a resolution demanding copies of all correspondence between the State Department and France Germany Austria and other European nations restricting American pork imports. It argues against retaliation and alleges grounds for exclusion are not sanitary and may reflect protectionist motives rather than health concerns.

William Walter Phelps Committee On Foreign Affairs Secretary of State France Germany Austria Europe Congress Old World America

Tunnel Road Accident Saddens Boston Area Community

A sudden failure of a supposed fixed quantity caused a tragic Tunnel road accident. Officials refrain from assigning blame and note the company has acted to ease the widespread sorrow and suffering. The incident affected Boston and nearby areas, removing familiar figures and prompting reflection on safety precautions.

Boston

Congress Ends Free Coinage Push and Silver Bill Defeat

Mr Bland's proposal for free coinage of silver was voted down yesterday by a good majority, and the bill to suspend monthly compulsory silver coinage also failed. The passage clarifies Congress's stance for the session, easing market nerves and offering some definite basis for business planning.

Gladstone's Speech in Parliament on Ireland Rights

The speech by Mr Gladstone in Parliament yesterday marks a historic moment. He urged justice for Ireland and equal legislative rights with England and Scotland, praising oppressed peoples and showing enduring vitality and leadership worthy of gratitude.

Gladstone Ireland England Scotland

Moody and Sankey near end of campaign and retire

Messrs Moody and Sankey will close their campaign in the South next week and retire, Moody to Northfield Massachusetts and Sankey to Brooklyn. Winchester Newton, 92, longtime Democrat of Grafton Vermont, voted for Andrew Jackson in Brattleboro. Mrs Parnell’s condition worsens. Dana paints Namouna in mid ocean in two Paris saloon pictures. Queen Margaret of Italy rejects extravagant headgear. P J Nagle to study Washington treasury sewerage. Mile Dudley of Comedie Francaise is praised for perseverance and enunciation after mouth appliance.

Messrs. Moody and Sankey South Northfield Mass Brooklyn Winchester Newton Grafton Andrew Jackson Brattleboro Vt C P. J. Nagle Ellmira N. Y Treasury Department Washington Mile. Dudley Comedie Francaise Paris

Labor Question and Media Hypocrisy Debate

A clipped New York Tribune comment criticizes two faced newspapers for backing monopoly while condemning the Knights of Labor. It notes editors offer soft praise to laborers as a sop to avoid being seen as hostile to labor.

Knights of Labor

Leading Commercial Party Praised by Boston Post Editor

The Boston Post editor lauds St Joseph as a leading commercial daily source, noting its finance authority and AP reports from clearing house data. The piece contrasts pro Chinese criticism of a San Francisco official with broader views on China’s immigration and foreign policy.

St. Joseph Boston Post L’ost United States Associated Press New York Times San Francisco China

All sorts signs and spring themes in 1986 note

A collage of fleeting items notes spring imagery. Mentions a sign of spring house to let and Easter egg production. A critic reflects on gore in modern reporting and a pledge. Wilkie Collins novel The Evil Genius is teased as not an autobiography. A Philadelphia delicacy Wigwam is mentioned with butter without ice.

Greggs Wilkie Collins Wilkie Philadelphia Boston

Crusade Inaugurated by Gloucester Mayor Against Liquor Dealers

Gloucester Mayor Parsons launches strong campaign against liquor merchants. Suits filed and bondsmen attached for defaults, including defendants Andrews 2500 Riley 1500 Murphy 1000 Smith 600 and others. District Attorney Hurlburt to prosecute the cases.

Mayor Parsons Gloucester Albert C. Andrews William HU Riley W. Tracey J. J. Murphy Charles Smith N. Jacobs J. J. Proctor J.S. Chislom Peter Sinclair

Probate Wills and Administrations Heard in Norfolk Court

Probate Court for Norfolk county held in Dedham on Wednesday morning. Wills probated for Peter Garrigan Canton Avraham Folsom Boston John Kearney Hyde Park and Austin Metesis Meaway. Letters of administration granted for Edward A Flint Brookline Lemn Dorr Dorchester Charles Turner Walpole James Hanson Wrentham Milo Stratton Foxboro. Warren F Keene Stoughton named guardian of minors Adeline J Keene and Lilla Maud Keene of Stoughton.

Norfolk County Dedham White Peter Garrigan Canton Avraham Folsom Boston John Kearney Hyde Park Austin Metesis Meaway Edward A. Flint Brookline Willem Dorr Dorchester Charles Turner Walpole James Hanson Wrentham Milo Stratton Foxboro Warren F. Keene Stoughton Adeline J. Keene Lilla Maud Keene

Bath Shipping Notes Highlight Big Yard Activity

Special correspondence from Bath Maine outlines brisk work at New England Ship Building Company with several contracts including a Maine Central steamer to Bar Harbor, a New York freight steamer, and two four mast schooners. It describes the looming launch of a steamer for the Maine Central railroad, its dimensions, triple expansion engine details, and a 8.7 kn speed estimate, plus yard staffing and payroll. The piece notes ongoing keel laying by Hon William Rogers, a large 800 ton schooner in Deering & Donnell’s yard, and the planned launch of Herrington’s yacht while coal laden vessels head to Bath.

Bath Stevedores Knights of Labor New England Ship Building Company Maine Central Railroad Bar Harbor Mt. Desert Rairound Ellsworth New York Hurricane Island Phillips Taunton Mass W. A. Ands Anderson Staten Island N. Y Manson New Haven Iron Works Bath Iron Works F. Sawyer Amos Haggett David Tabor John Stevens Charles E. Hyde William Rogers Messrs. Deering & Donnell Baltimore Norfolk Perth Amboy N. J Charles H. Morse Alonzo Wildes Alfred Manson Parker’s Head Frederick Blaisdell Edward McMahon Five Islands Herrington

Macullar Parker Co. Boston Store Offers Finest Cloths

The house of Messrs. Macullar Parker & Co. enters its thirty fourth year with unmatched character enterprise and first class business. They offer top fashion ready made or to order clothing plus European woollen goods. Two complete furnishing goods departments supply dress shirts and underwear. No stranger need fear to enter 398 and 490 Washington street Boston.

Messrs. Macullar, Parker & Co Messrs

Rome Ga Mayor appeals for flood relief aid

The Boston Chamber of Commerce receives a despatch from Rome Georgia Mayor S M Knox urging flood relief. He reports many citizens made destitute and homeless due to river overflows and asks for contributions to be gratefully received and properly distributed.

Boston Chamber of Commerce Rome M. Knox

Fire destroys artworks at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

A fire at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia early today destroyed many valuable paintings and statues. The extent of the loss is not easily measured, with portions unsalvageable or irreplaceable, including Harrison's Bord de Mer as a highlighted casualty.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Harrison Bord de Mer

Great Modern Inventors lecture at YM Union

George Make peace Towle spoke last evening before the Young Men's Christian Union on the topic Great Modern Inventors. Next Thursday evening Mr. C. W. Ernst editor of the Beacon will lecture on American Ministers and Consuls Abroad.

Young Men’s Christian Union George Makepeace Towle C. W. Ernst The Beacon

Boston and Providence Railroad Schedule Changes 1866

The advisory lists Sunday only service starting Monday April 1866 with trains to New Work and Shore Line Fast Express, detailing departure and return times for numerous stations including Boston, Providence, Dedham, Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, and Warren. It notes variations by weekday with later departures on certain days and connections from New York, signed by Supt. Folsom.

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