Milk Near Washington Street Ad Rates
The Boston Post公布 daily and weekly subscription rates with one year nine dollars six months four fifty three months two twenty five one month seventy five cents. Reader notices require full name and address for communications and all money orders payable to the Post Publishing Company.
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Boston Post Post Publishing CO
Milk
Washington Street
The
Post Publishing Company
Washington
New York Ave
Sunday barbers and a proposed Labor Day in 1887
The New York case held barbers may operate on Sunday under works of necessity and charity. Massachusetts considers a voluntary Labor Day holiday with Governor's recommendation, not an official holiday. The plan, likened to Arbor Day, tests public demand for a formal observance without disrupting business.
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Justice Murray
New York
Murray
Massachusetts
Senate
Hartwell
Doctor Everett Urges Cohesive Civil Service Reform
Dr. William Everett addressed reformers at the Massachusetts Reform Club last evening, urging trust in President Cleveland’s overall civil service reform efforts. He argued reforms should be judged in total, noting Cleveland’s administration has moved toward ideal reform by erasing long standing abuses.
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William Everett
Massachusetts Reform Club
Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Everett
Press reception honors Secretary Lamars CALMOUN oration
The press response to Secretary Lamars CALMOUN address marks a shift from rancorous sectional politics to a more unified national tone. Mainstream papers praise its literary and historical merits and scholarly character while showing little partisan bias. Only a few outlets hint at surly silence or mild acidity, with the Transcript praising the address.
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Lamar
Calmoun
Traveller Criticizes Post Over License Law Remarks
The Traveller rebukes the Post as biased against liquor interests and condemns Republican lawmakers who voted to weaken the high license law by supporting a high license. The piece defends the journal's stance and calls out partisan actions affecting the law.
Political Row Over Liquor Vote Divides State Leaders
The article questions Republican lawmakers who surrender on liquor policy and fears fall reelection, contrasting House critics with Senators led by the president who wields the casting vote. The writer suggests strong words for alleged hypocrisy and party misrepresentation.
Bussey Bridge Disaster Report Critiques Railroad Practices
The board of railroad commissioners delivers a direct, plain assessment of the Forest Hills accident on the Boston & Providence line. It faults lax railroad oversight, cites evidence from train staff and witnesses, and calls for mandatory biannual bridge inspections by qualified engineers.
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Board of Railroad Commissioners
Forest Hills
Boston & Providence Railroad
Boston & Providence
Railroad Crash Accountability Cited Against Public Blame
A historical editorial defends the Boston & Providence railroad, arguing the cause of last March’s disaster should not tarnish the company’s strong past record. It says the accident does not imply general negligence and maintains the railroad’s high standing among state firms.
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Boston & Providence Railroad
Mr Blaine's Contested Maine Tour Across Sherman's Field
The piece analyzes Mr Blaine's strategic pause in Senator Sherman’s territory using family ties and private meetings in Chicago and elsewhere. It notes a key conference with Murat Halstead and hints at how Logan alliance and labor elements in Chicago could aid Blaine while diverting Ohio support from Sherman. It also mentions press plays and a Jekyll and Hyde drama at the Museum with critiques of performance and moral focus.
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South
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Chicago
Logan
Murat Halstead
Cincinnati
Brianin
Richard Schvir
Reip
New York Tribune
Cleveland
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
T’. Russeun Sururvan
Mr. Survenson
Mr. Mansfield
Jekyll
Mans- Field
Unusual Patrol Garb Hired for Adverse Street Deployment
A report notes an odd enforcement effort involving a group described as wearing blue and gray garb patrolling streets for commercial purposes. The move signals an attempt to shape public perception or safety outcomes in the area.
Boston notes on April landscapes and public spaces
The writer remarks on fresh spring greens in country scenes and the elm wires in Boston, fears about electric lines marring parks, and sparrows perching on green bulbs. He also comments on Patti’s opera prices, public library advocacy by Mr. Francis H. Underwood, and a friend’s beard versus mustache shift, ending with a taverners signature.
Miscellany and reminiscence from the era of emus to actors
A collage of notes on culture and public life. It mentions an ambitious California emu and ostrich breeding plan, jokes about politics and poetry incomes, and memories of General Philip Schuyler’s granddaughter. It also notes post offices named Malaria and debates over Central Park’s zoological garden deodorizing.
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Australia
Cleveland
New York
Zoological Garden
Central Park
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France
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Brother Talmage
John G. Saxe
New York Ledger
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Mobile
Ala
Philip Schuyler
Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton-Burr
Stephen van Rensselaer
Lowell
Exhibition of Needlework at Winthrop School
Yesterday the Winthrop school held an exhibition of student needlework praised for the teachers and children. The event featured a display of dresses and boys suits crafted by the pupils and military drills led by Mr. Swan as a highlight of the afternoon. A freight conductor named James Deblois on the Boston & Albany line was killed in a separate accident at South and Center streets.
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Swan
Amon
James Deblois
Boston & Albany
Ate Eer
South & Encer Vesterts
Prudent yachtsman remark and railroad criticism noted
A Boston writer labels Mr. Tankerville Chamberlayne as prudent in the context of yacht ownership. The piece contrasts this with critics who say Congress squeezes railroads, forcing expenses and legal schooling for managers. It also notes strong proof that Mr. Parnell did not write a certain London Times letter.
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Boston
Tankerville Chamberlayne
Inspector Byrnes
N. Y
Parnell
London Times
Providence Journal
A President's Dilemma Between Renomination and Declination
A president wavers between seeking a second term and stepping down. He wrestles with power and social distinction, debts of friendship or enmity, office fatigue, and the fear of failing public aims, leading to inner conflict over renomination versus duty.
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Eorpiphal
N. Y
Tribune
Rep
Cleveland preferred for 1888 platform by Sun endorsement
The New York Sun argues that if the 1888 Democratic platform adopts free trade with foreign nations as a firm plank, then Grover Cleveland should be nominated. The paper pledges to advocate his nomination if the stance is set in stone.
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Cleveland
Sun
N. Y. Sun
Ind
Must Lead The Party In 1888 Democratic Victory
The Atlanta Constitution urges reelecting the incumbent, praising his administration and reforms. It argues he owes four more years to carry out honest government, economy, and reform, saying he is the Democratic leader who can win in 1888.
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Cleveland
Democratic Party
Pextice
Atlanta Constitution
Surplus reduction debated with conditions and requests
The piece notes Republicans concede surplus revenue should fall but only under conditions. It cites the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette calling for an intelligent system and firearms. Halstead for more guns. Sherman for internal improvements. Hear for pensions. Blair for subsidies. Leaders seek more spending before war taxes end.
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
United States
Halstead
Sherman
Hear
Blair
Sensational writers ignite war drama over War Secretary
The article reports Boston dispatches denying an open quarrel between Secretary Endicott and Judge Maynard. It notes rumors that Sigourney Butler will pursue the dispute, while Endicott favors Court of Claims referral. A New York rumor claims Butler is appointed to provoke Endicott and a Boston General Collins could fill a vacancy.
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New York
General Collins
Civil Service Reform Discussed by Massachusetts Reform Club
The Massachusetts Reform Club met at Parker's to discuss civil service reform with Dr. William Everett delivering the opening address on the present condition of reform. He warned reformers against overconfidence and urged broader diffusion of the principles beyond Massachusetts and New York, noting voters in Indiana and President Cleveland's tenure as tests of cooperation and practical limits.
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Everett
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National Reform League
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Worcester
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Kellys
Opening of the Season in National League Play
Washinatoy reports the National League opening with the Bostons facing Washington in a key early-season game. Boston’s likely pitchers are Radbourn and Daily as Donnelly shifts to third base, while Washington aims for a strong home debut on the diamond.
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Kreig
Farrell
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Myers
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Hines
Shock
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Bridgeports
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Gardner
Blues
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Bowen
Lynn
Lynns
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Local Scores From Various City Games
At Newark Boston s 14 Newarks 4 At Philadelphia Brooklyn s 113 Athletics 1 At Baltimore Baltimore s 8 Metropolitans 0 At Louisville Cincinnati 5 Louisville 0 At Andover Lawrence 12 Phillips Academy 5 At Jersey City Phil adelhi as 12 Jersey City 6 At St Louis St Louis 19 Clevelands 3 At Worcester Holy Cross College 16 Bowdoin s 7 At Lowell Lowells 23 Stars of Lawrence 5
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Brooklyns
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Baltimores
Metropolitans
Louisville
Cincinnati
Andover—Lawrence
Phillips Acadamy
Jersey City
Philadelphias
St. Louis
Clevelands
Worcester
Holy Cross College
Bowdoins
Lowell
Lowells
Stars of Lawrence
New England Chautauquans Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
The New England Chautauqua Association held its annual meeting at the New England Conservatory of Music last evening. New officers were elected: President W. F. Sherwin, vice-presidents the Rev. A. E. Winship and the Rev. E. Dunning, secretary Annie M. Chapin, treasurer Fred E. Keay. Vesper service followed in Sleeper Hall with organist Miss Lillian Hyde. Rev. E. A. Winship prepared a thanks to retiring President Rev. E. Hale. Future business will be handled by the board. A later address discussed life worth living, linking contentment to liver health, environment, and literature.
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New England Chautauqua Association
New England Conservatory of Music
Annie M. Chapin
W. F. Sherwin
A. E. Winship
E. Dunning
Fred £. Keay
O. P. Gifford
Publishers' Notes on Youth's Companion and Washington Writings
Publisher notices outline an Ohio childhood sketch by W D Howells for Youth's Companion to appear May 12 with illustrations. G P Putnam's Sons plan a Washington writings edition after Franklin works, likely twelve volumes, including diaries and letters. Henry T Wharton and J A Symonds prepared a new Sappho edition, with additions, due in May through American publishers McClurg & Co.
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W. D. Howells
G. P. Putnam’s Sons
Franklin
Washington
Henry T. Wharton
J. A. Symonds
England
America
Messrs. A. C. McClurg & Co
Paine Will Case Summary Reaches Final Phase
The Paine will case in New York concluded its summing up today. Counsel were allowed to file two printed briefs as part of the record. The judge reserved decision on the verdict and future proceedings.
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New York
Paine Will
Somerville Aldermen Meet Amid Budget Vetoes
The Somerville board of aldermen held its regular meeting last evening as the Mayor vetoed the sinking fund appropriation of 840,725 and 2000 for a house in Ward 4.
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Somerville Board of Aldermen
Ward 4
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