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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1885

Page

2

London Journal Notes Lord Mayor Death as Rare Event

A London journal remarks that the death of a lord mayor is a rare event noting the lord mayors must be as exceptional a class as post boys and donkeys, according to the astute philosopher Mr Samuel Weller.

London Journal Samuel Weller

Secretary Whitney Prevents Riot at Darien Isthmus

Secretary Whitney did not send the marines to Aspinwall a day too soon. By their prompt and intelligent action they have prevented riot and pillage, and deserve thanks from their country and all others with commercial interests in the fate of the isthmus of Darien.

Whitney Aspinwall Darien New Orleans Chicago St. Louis Tennyson Lynn Bee Donovan Rossa Wales Ireland O’donovan Picayune Herald Plattsburg N. Y Burlington Hudson Arizona Youngman Lowell New York Board of Education Worth Rue de la Paix Lincolnshire Jack Domingo Acevedo Ingenio Orazava Vera Cruz Mexico Southold L. I Syracuse Garfield Richmond Northampton County Abraham Isaac Jacob Kile New Orleans Exposition Columbian University Washington New York Jim Parrot Penobscot Joseph Oldtown Lancers Virginia Children of the Forest Metropolitan Dancing Academy Sunu Charles Gibson Germany Brooklyn Annex Bartholdi Fund New York and Brooklyn Shelter Rock Hill Bethel Conn Congregational Church

Navy Department Breach of Trust Exposed in Paymaster Case

The piece accuses Paymaster General Smith and W. E. Chandler of direct or indirect influence over favored contractors for cruisers and supplies. It alleges extensive jobbing across the navy department, suggesting large-scale malfeasance beyond ships, and forecasts a startling total of rascalities under current and prior administrations.

Smith Navy Department W. E. Chandler Navy Whitney

Pillbury and Chase tied to partisan roles in revenue post

The Philadelphia Times criticizes the appointment as discreditable while defending Pillsbury the internal revenue collector. It contrasts partisan private citizens with officials and argues Pillsbury has the integrity and capability to perform duties creditably, noting Blaineism opposition and Pine Tree state politics.

The Philadelphia Times Pillsbury and Chase Cleveland Mr. Pillsbury Internal Revenue Maine Pine Tree Blaine Pillsbury

Vast array of odds and ends mix in lively column

A sweeping collage of brief notes and witticisms from multiple sources. Topics range from sailors and navies to poems, oaths, birds and beasts, local oddities, and curious statistics. The item glances at events in New Orleans, London, and America with satirical quips and scattered facts.

Rattlesnake Oil Trade Draws From N Y and Conn

Gentleman's Magazine notes the demand for rattlesnake oil as a febrifuge and for rheumatism. Hunters in Warren County New York killed 1100 snakes for oil, while Portland Connecticut locals catch rattlesnakes at Rattlesnake Ledges to sell oil to druggists at four dollars an ounce.

Gentleman’s Magazine Warren County N. Y

Trains From Boston to Bangor and Nearby Ports

Trains depart Boston for Bangor St John Halifax and the Provinces with daily and weekly schedules. Rail routes include Portland and Mt. Desert Ferry connections to Bar Harbor Waterville Skowhegan Farmington and Lewiston with varied morning and evening departures and multiple returns listed.

Portland Bangor Boston St. John Alrfax Provinces Mon Thurs Mit Desert Bar Harbor Miilibridge Somenger Chiasport Blastport Waterville Skowhegan Farmington Hockland C. Pam Augusta Lewiston Ridgeford Saco U. Dover Portsmouth Hampton Beach Northiampton Sun Amesbury Epswich W. Sun Wenham Bmockwort and Gloucester Branch Rockport Beverly Middletom Peabody and Danvers Bet Tacwees Salem Marbiehead Swampscott Branch Marbieheau Swampscott Lynn Sinoo Chelsea We AK

Train Schedule Fragments Show Hoosac Tunnel Route Details

Fragmentary 1884 timetable lists routes from Hoosac Tunnel passenger stations via Causeway Street. Includes multiple daily departures to Chicago, St Louis, Troy, Gardner, Amherst, and western points with various expe ss and sleeping car services. The garbled entry references Pullman cars, connections at Fitchburg and Ayer Junction, and return schedules with numerous stations and times.

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