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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1886

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2

Arbor Day Deemed Valuable State Observance by Governor

The article praises Governor Robinson for inaugurating Arbor Day as a public observance to improve surroundings, foster public spirit, and plant trees. It explains the symbolic choice of a date near Easter and notes Arbor Day’s Western origin, mass adoption, and expected benefits to Massachusetts forests and future generations.

Old Commonwealth Commonwealth

The Dramatic Season Draws To A Close In Boston Theatres

The local dramatic and musical season nears its end with high points from Salvini Booth Mme Judie Miss Anderson and others. Opera was uneven with Mapleson and Judic offerings. Overall the season showed strong patronage despite lack of German opera and fewer fresh productions.

Salvini Booth Mme Judie Miss Anderson John Gilbert Modjeska Janauschek Miss Morris Gounod Daly Company Madison Square Company Hollis Street Theatre Richard Mansfield Rosina Vokes Mille Rhea Florences Janish Jefferson Raymond Boucicault Barrett Aimee Maggie Mitchell Lotta Fanny Davenport Robson Crane Kate Claxton Mather Mapleson

Young Men’s Christian Union President Publishes Growing Report

The M C U president Baldwin presents an annual abstract praising steady progress and expanding reach of the Young Men’s Christian Union. It highlights the institution as a home for leisure, instruction, and employment aid, shaping minds and bodies amid city temptations, and earning the nickname the people’s university.

Baldwin The Young Men’s Christian Union

The Thieves Nest in New York

New York district attorney targets the corrupt aldermen from last year’s board of twenty four. While Grant and O’Connor are not accused, about twenty remain under scrutiny with several already indicted elsewhere. The piece notes public sentiment, calls for justice, and urges citizens to back reform efforts amid broad anti corruption momentum.

New York Grant O’connor Department of Justice

Field testimony closes New York and New England rail bond case

Cyrus W Field testifies he never doubted Governor Rob inson honesty and says executive action cost him over 100000 dollars. David Dudley Field departs for Philadelphia for a bar banquet, as the final hearing nears completion with the legislative committee to decide the matter.

Cyrus W. Field New York and New England Robinson Field New York David Dudley Field Philadelphia Legislative Committee

Democrats to punish Congress over failed leadership

The New York World attacks the Post on its Tuesday leader claiming the blame for any coming Democratic loss should rest with the current Congress rather than the administration. It argues administration papers should press the same tone nationwide to strain relations between President and House. It notes figures like Ex-Congressman Pulitzer as obstacles and says the public will punish unfaithful servants at the next elections, hoping Democrats gain control to administer change.

The New York World House of Representatives Congress House Post Pulitzer

Albany Mayor Thacher Wins With 1600 Majority

The Democratic candidate John Boyd Thacher assumes office in Albany by a comfortable majority of 1600. His rival Durant, a Republican, and Thacher shared Williams College classes, a secret society, and prep school ties. Thacher’s father once served as Albany mayor, and citizens appear pleased with the choice.

Albany John Boyd Thacher Phacher Durant Williams College Thacher

Boston Artists Leave City for New York and Abroad

An unusual number of Boston artists plan to move this summer to New York or overseas. Among them are several younger men who have lately energized the local art scene and raised Boston’s standing as an art centre. Their departure stems from the lack of a genuine art atmosphere and insufficient recognition and patronage for their talents.

Boston New York

Suffrage Bill Rejected by State House Vote

Women’s vote bill debated at the State House was defeated 114 yeas to 59 nays as the committee’s annual proposal for town and city elections and offices failed again this year. The gathering of suffragists and state lawmakers followed the standard yearly pattern of push and defeat.

State House Committee On Woman Suffrage

Legislature backs consolidation of city street railways

The committee on street railways of the Legislature reports a bill to allow the city street railroads to consolidate after full consideration of the horse-car blockade problem.

All-Sorts of Press Snippets and Outrage News

A chaotic collage notes political arrests in New York over franchise boodle, a New York jury awards Mrs Shivers $500, Redheffer loses Kansas City race, and a House vote blocks a woman's ballot appeal. Mentions Willie Wally Phelps in Augusta, Sam Jones to Louisville, Henry Watterson to Europe, and Ferdinand Ward cheating his mother-in-law out of $106,000. The piece mocks political folly and public behavior amid a rowdy national scene.

Ohio Atlanta Constitution Sam Jones Louisville Henry Watterson Europe Commonwealth Ferdinand Ward Minneapolis Tribune

Notable Prolific Figures and Cultural Notes Across Nations

King Kalakaua lectures in Honolulu as Ohio joins Arbor Day states and April 30 is set for tree planting by Governor Foraker. A Paris journal reports the Prince of Wales visiting for £50,000 borrowing. Nasby earns $125k-$200k yearly with 90k+ circulation. Rev Dr Bartlett links social discontent to lost Protestant church influence. Decoration Day oration slated by Postmaster General Vilas in New York with Cleveland Hill and Sheridan expected. Corcoran funds philanthropy via checks. artist Abbey returns from Europe earning about $10,000 yearly from Harpers. Swinburne proposes cutting government salaries to farm-wage levels. Arthur’s health under care. Ostler Joe set to music for Tony Hart. M. H. Rosenfeld notes three-verse metre edits. Senate colors: Ingalls loudest, Edmunds, Mahone, Evarts contemplative, Hoar grandmotherly, Gorman popular. Edwin F. Rice joins Boston Public Library board as Worcester link. Talmage writes largely on trains. his Marriage Ring sermons crafted aboard. Rubinstein plans 25,000 roubles for a quinquennial international piano and composer contest with 5000-franc prizes for top entrants, open to ages 20–26.

Arthur Dr. Peters New York Ostler Joe Tony Hart M. H. Rosenfeld United States Senate Ingalls Edmunds Mahone Evarts Hoar Gorman T. DeWitt Talmage Rubinstein Russia

Fort Worth strike leaders clash over monopoly war

The Wire's 4F RAID commentary questions continued street fighting and accuses managers of the rival corporation of instigating strife. It argues workers should target the corporate leaders, not fellow laborers, and notes political influence suspected in legal matters.

Financial Review Fort Worth Jay Gould Hoxie Boston Post Johann Most Russia Gould

Funeral services for venerable schoolmaster Amos Baker

Funeral services for the venerable schoolmaster Mr Amos Baker were held yesterday at the West Church with Rev Dr C A Bartol officiating. The burial will take place at Littleton today.

Amos Baker West Church C. A. Bartol Littleton

East Indian youth Solomon’s voyage to education in Boston

A detailed profile of Henry Solomon, a 22-year-old wash-room boy at the Quincy House, born in Ceylon, who escaped hardship, traveled with Sir Thomas Hesketh on a world voyage, studied at Rufford Hall and Hampton, then settled in Boston in 1881. After initial homelessness he found work, pursued schooling with Virginia Hampton ties, and now works at the Quincy House with broad appreciation from guests and employers.

Quincy House Heniy Solomon Young Solomon Ceylon Point de Gaul Sir Thomas England Solomon Batavia Singapore Bankok Australia Cowes Isle of Wight Rufford Hall Etorus Europe Africa Zanzibar East Indian Glasgow South Hampton Liverpool Madeira Gibraltar Cape Palmas Gulf of Guinea Rio Janeiro Montevideo Buenos Ayres Patagonia Falkland Islands Magellan Straits Chinese Sea Shanghai Hong Kong Madagascar Port Natal Valparaiso San Francisco Sandwich Islands Alaska Cape of Good Hope California Boston du Vernet Steamchip Mast Boston Hampton Normal School Virginia Ocean Gide Magnola D. C. Holder Beacon Street Hampton School

Boston Young Men's Christian Union Holds Thirty Fifth Annual Meeting

At last evening’s meeting Chairman William H Bald win reported a financially sound union with total receipts about 41,100 and balance on hand 1,206. The treasurer William L Richardson detailed year end figures. Hartshorn noted 755 members across 30 classes and 43 lectures plus 31 concerts. The library now holds 7,886 volumes with 16,704 issued to members. The union bulletin is published weekly and a Thanksgiving dinner was held.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Union William H. Baldwin C. G. Hartshorn Publc Union Hall Union Bulletin William L. Richardson

Inventors and patent risks in a changing law

The author discusses inducements for invention, noting ice making and chemical heat efforts, and questions patent reliability when governments can recall patents. He proposes a law requiring examiner reports to publish a three month window for objections before issuance, stressing stakes for investors and security of patents.

Roxbury A. J. Houghton’s United States United States Supreme Court Secretary of the Interior

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