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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1886

Page

2

Hennepin canal scheme sparks House debate and critique

The Boston Post criticizes the record of the current session noting Republicans push the Hennepin canal bill. The floor vote on delaying action failed to reach two thirds, with 118 voting yea and 103 nay among 184 Democrats and 118 Republicans. The piece argues Democrats must oppose such raids on the treasury despite some support from party members.

the Post Hennepin Hatch Missouri Committee House Browne Indiana Tucker Virginia New England Reed Boutelle Milliken Maine Haynes New Hampshire Dingley New York Massachusetts Stone Rice Rockwell Lovering Collins Hayden Fifth Messrs Davis Ely Long Ranney Whitney Allen Treasury

Harvard Overseers Debate Elective System and Modern Languages

An adjourned Harvard Overseers meeting approved appointments for Charles Grandgent as modern languages tutor and other museum and faculty posts. They debated replacing Greek or Latin with modern language or scientific substitutes, urged stronger history requirements, refined elective control, and stricter recitation attendance, with plans to balance course equality and shorten the college program.

Harvard College Charles H. Grandgent A. B John E. Wolff Frank L. van Cleef Proctor William Gray Henry J. Bigelow Henry Lee Museum of Fine Arts Lowell Plummer Appleton Chapel Francis B. Parker Henry P. Kidder Harvard United States Board of Overseers Department of History Henry Cabot Jodge Moorfreld Storey Roger Wolcott Edwin P. Seaver R.D. Smith Smith Commonwealth

Powderly praised after Washington testimony in labor clash

The correspondence with Jay Gould drew ire yet Powderly’s Washington testimony restored public confidence. He appeared clear headed and law abiding, urging nonviolent means to align labor and capital. His plan to unite trades was practical with broad social economic potential and shows him as fit leader of the Knights of Labor.

Powderly Washington Law and Order Knights of Labor

War Clouds in the East and Greek Turkish Tension

The piece describes Greece ready to press a boundary claim against Turkey amid strong warnings from France and England. It details a northern frontier area including Tanina and Adriatic coast stretches, notes provisional boundary decisions, and cites East Roumelia unrest as influencing Greece to act. It critiques Greece’s approach as opportunistic rather than decisive.

Europe Porte Greece Roumelia Bismarck George Turkey France England Gulf of Aria Quaranto Corfu Metsonoe Adriatic Metsone Tanina

Boston Ward Redivision Plan Triggers City Charter Debate

The City committee votes to adopt General Stevens's plan dividing Boston into forty eight wards and sixteen aldermen, with a May deadline and mayoral power to appoint three noncouncil reviewers if the council fails to act. The piece scorns the plan as empiricism and questions its equity and speed in achieving a Republican majority in a Democratic city.

Committee On Cities Boston General Hazard Stevens

Opéra Season Shows Bold American Progress in English

The brief season of American opera nears end with high praise for performances. L ohengrin and Orpheus reveal strong company talent and management vision, suggesting a new era of grand opera in English by American artists and enterprise. The piece envisions an American school of music and a surge of American composers.

First Brush Between Turks and Greeks Sets Tone

The opening clash between Turkish and Greek forces yields a Greek credit for the first exchange, yet the issue hinges on the final blow that determines the outcome.

Various 1880s News Snippets From The Nation

A collage of snippets cites figures like Ignatius Donnelly and Sir Charles Dilke, mentions a Lowell aldermen batch of 400 liquor licenses, a Bar Harbor fencing project, a Vermont boycotting event, and a Boston bicycle club stoning. It notes Gail Hamilton and Willie Phelps in Bar Harbor and references the Wisconsin Dells poem soon to be published.

Charles Dilke Lowell New York Mining Journal the Dells of the Wisconsin

Notables Abroad and at Home Trade Quips and Tidbits

Dr Henry M Knowles visiting Cleveland Felix Moscheles sails for Bremen The Queen s birthday May 22 in London Mrs Ole Bull regaining health United States Minister McLane leaves Paris for home to return in July Secretary Lamar returns to Washington Walker Blaine guest at Union League New York Duke of Connaught supports Irish Parliament Mme Clara Schumann still masterful pianist Mr and Mrs Henry Watterson European tour May 12 Peter Bennett appointed head of revenue marine division Publisher rejections of Posson Jones Scotch displeasure over Prince Albert Victor Edinburgh opening May 6 Joseph Jefferson returns to Washington City from Louisiana painting trip T B Aldrich debunks Washington rumor Jacob Miller marries first cousin eight children with varied mental health outcomes Mrs Miller dead and husband left with eight children stroke of Providence

London Ole Bull United States McLane Paris Lamar Washington Walker Blaine Union League New York J. G. Blaine Fifth Avenue Hotel Duke of Connaught Mms Clara Schumann Europe Henry Watterson Old Point Comfort Secretary of the Treasury Peter Bennett New Jersey Revenue Marine Division Tie Joseph Jefferson Louisiana Washington City T. B. Aldrich W. D. Howells

Marblehead Man Arraigned in Swett Shooting Case

Hooper R. Stanley of Marblehead pleaded without counsel before Trial Justice Nutting. His examination was continued for one week due to Swett's uncertain recovery. Stanley remains in Salem jail pending further proceedings. The injured man is thought to be recovering.

Hooper R. Stanley Marblehead Benjamin Swett Justice Nutting Swett Stanley Salem

Justice Grover Reports on Foxboro Hatchet Death

Canton Justice Grover releases findings on Mrs. Arrington death in Foxboro stating wounds from a hatchet inflicted by William A. Lyons. Lyons faces the inquiry's conclusions and potential legal action.

Justice Grover Canton Arrington Foxboro William A. Lyons

Funds Flow for Local Cause Gains Broad Support

Alderman Anderson of Cambridge delivered a $535.50 check from Rev. John O'Brien of St. John's parish while Hon. J. E. Fitzgerald presented a $387 check from Rev. Father Orr of Old Cambridge. Public works drives expand to Dover New Hampshire Dedham Chelsea Marlboro Gloucester and other communities as the executive committee reports $545.50 contributed over the past two days.

Alderman Anderson Cambridge John O’brien St. John’s Parish J. E. Fitzgerald Father Orr Old Cambridge Dover N. H Dedham Chelsea Marlboro Gloucester

Debate on Gladstone bill for Ireland’s autonomy

Mr Tynan criticizes Mr Gladstone’s home rule proposal, arguing it fails to help Ireland. He defends physical force and opposes a police controlled by Britain, urges Irish representation in Parliament, and warns of a propertied upper chamber and restricted revenues.

New York Herald Ireland Westminster Dublin United Kingdom Gladstone England Friends of the Canada Australia

Reverend Elijah Horr Installed at Maverick Church East Boston

A large audience attended the installation of Rev. Elijah Horr as pastor of Maverick Congregational Church in East Boston. The event featured numerous Boston and Chelsea ministers, a church quartet, organ music, scripture readings, a strong sermon by Rev. Meredith, and closing benediction.

Elijah Horr D. D Maverick Congregational Church East Boston Edmund K. Allen Boston A. H. Plumb R. R. Meredith Isaac P. Long Council Alden Plumb Meredith Messrs Langworthy Herrick Nason Twichell Baldwin

Birds Threatened by Fashion and Foes, Warns Author

A Philadelphia Times essay argues shore and inland birds face extinction from a trio of threats. The small boy with a pea shooter, sportsmen, and women wearing bird skins for fashion are cited as causing widespread destruction. The piece estimates millions of birds killed yearly for ornament and sport, with spring through autumn depredations.

Philadelphia Times

Easter Service At Young Men's Christian Union

A special Easter service will be held next Sunday evening at the Young Men's Christian Union. A chorus of about forty men and women will perform under Byron A. Robinson's direction with Jabez L. Robinson on piano. Rev. A. E. Winship will give the address on Easter, featuring solos and choruses including In God Is Our Faith and Christ the Lord with Resurrection and Coronation hymns.

The Young Men’s Christian Union Nymn BING Cabunsvasvwenee beechoGe Beneke Uaeeu Satowes God Is Our Bradbury Gma Secceatoveres Robinson A.E. Winship Baster Mr. Robinson Ieeescvcess Hoiggd Christ Byron A. Robinson Jabez L. Robinson Elbow Street Boston Maurice Morey Summer Hall Maurice

Massachusetts Sons of Temperance Session Elects Officers

The annual session at Wells Memorial Hall convened with business completed and officers elected: Rev. Joseph F. Lovering of Worcester grand worthy patriarch. Sarah A. Gates of Cambridgeport and B. R. Jewell of Amesbury grand worthy associates. Rev. A. H. Murray of Dorchester grand chaplain. Duncan C. McInnis of Pittsfield grand conductor. Charles O. Doe of Boston grand sentinel.

Grand Division Massachusetts Sons of Temperance Wells Memorial Hall Joseph F. Lovering Worcester Grand Worthy Sarah A. Gates Cambridgeport B. R. Jewell Amesbury Grand Worthy Associates A. H. Murray Dorchester Duncan C. McInnis Pittsfield Charles O. Doe Boston Grand Sentinel

Funeral services held for ex Alderman D D Kelly

Private funeral services were held yesterday for ex Alderman D D Kelly and the body was placed in a receiving tomb awaiting the arrival from Italy of his son and daughter. Upon their arrival the interment will take place.

D. D. Kelly Italy

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Train Schedule for Eastern Division Boston and Providence Rail

Trains run on Monday April 1866 with Shore Line and Steamboat connections. Timetables show departures from Boston to New Work Providence Pawtucket Attleboro Readville and many towns including Jamaica Plain Hyde Park Roxbury Dedham Forest Hills Stoughton and others with multiple daily return times and notes on Sundays and late connections. A. A. FOLSOM operates as Superintendent with detentions possible at Mansfield for Shore Line transfers.

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