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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1886

Page

2

Presen tation of defence evidence in Chicago anarchists trial

The Boston Post reports the defence case in the Chicago anarchists trial as the State rests its strong presentation of conspiracy from Arbeiter Zeitung to the Haymarket. It notes the judges and defense may shake credibility as international law and reciprocity issues are discussed by Sir John Macdonald, Liszt’s death and the impact on music.

Chicago Arbeiter Zeitung Haymarket Sir John Macdonald Victoria British Columbia United States Sir John Franz Liszt Cherubini Beethoven Berlioz Wagner Liszt Squire-Flynn Grace Hubert O. Thompson Flynn Thompson Squire Senate Courts of Justice Pall Mall Gazette

Galatea Welcomed Before Key Pre America's Cup Season

Lieutenant Henn and the cutter Galatea arrive amid fanfare ahead of the New York Yacht Club cruise and Goeiet cup races. The piece notes delays spark hospitality, while Mayor Grace discusses the Flynn letter exposure and forthcoming mayoral hearing. Also mentions New York Times Alaska expedition, sea serpents, Block Island rubber turtle, and a Yellowstone paleosaurus monster attracting tourists.

Henn Atlantic New York Yacht Club Newport North Shore Block Island Yellowstone Park

Park loan vote showdown tests business principles

The editorial criticizes Republican aldermen for turning a simple park loan authorization into a party issue. It argues the move undermines continuous work, warns against yearly politics, and urges action to release the Legislature authorized funds of 2.5 million with annual 500 thousand limits. It urges independence from party pressure.

Board of Aldermen Messrs Dean Maguire Andrew Dicker

Betting on Ireland Coercion fades as Liberal strength grows

An analysis based on four general elections shows Liberal numbers rising from 256 in 1874 to 333 in 1885 and 268 in the latest result, while Conservatives gain to 317 with 85 Nationalists. The piece argues current Conservative strength amounts to a minority and flags Irish influence, Gladstone, Parnell, and Chamberlain's positions on home rule.

Pall Mall Gazette Disraeli House of Commons Lord Beaconsfield Gladstone Lord Salisbury Great Britain Ireland Mr. Gladstone Parnell Chamberlain

Curve Pitching Described as Mechanical Fact in Baseball

The article explains how a ball can be thrown to curve on a horizontal plane. Air resistance and differential friction on ball surfaces create the curve. A twist or rotary movement biases the ball from side to side, retarding one side and producing a curved delivery. Batters confirm curve pitching as a real mechanical effect.

Scientific American

London Board of Trade Honors Fire Salvage at Sea

The board of trade awarded a silver cup to the Fulda’s captain and medals to the crew for rescuing Oregon passengers. American pilots and Fanny Gorham’s captain received similar honors, reflecting the value of lifesaving at sea and a just, generous response to heroic actions.

Board of Trade London Fulda Oregon Fanny Gorham

Balloon voyage Cherbourg to London in seven hours

A balloon fitted with patent steering and propulsion completed the Cherbourg to London crossing in seven hours. A return trip to Cherbourg is planned and then a voyage to Norway. The feat may amuse but is unlikely to popularize ballooning.

Cherbourg London Norway

Realism Tops Sales For Stevenson Novels

The first edition of ten thousand copies of Kidnapped sold in a fortnight while Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde move a thousand copies weekly, signaling strong reader demand for realism in fiction.

Mr. Stevenson Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Rhode Island Prohibition-Era Festivities Draw Mixed Reviews

Rhode Island residents enjoyed weekend events advertised as Sunday festivals along the river despite prohibition. Advertisements promised Roman sherbet and an imported beverage, which attendees sampled and approved yesterday.

Rhode Island

Southern manufacturing growth and finance debate

The Providence Journal notes small scale southern manufacturing as promising for home demand. The Atlanta Constitution urges state bank expansion via converting national banks, aiding public and private interests. The piece argues future Southern industrial strength relies on local capital use and skilled labor potential.

Sala to publish autobiography this autumn by Bentley

London Observer notes G A Sala is preparing an autobiography to be published in autumn by Bentley. The piece praises his varied experiences and meticulous craft, comparing him to Homeric Odysseus and highlighting his popularity in the United States and among English readers.

London Observer G. A. Sala Athenaeum Messrs. Bentley Sala Ulysses Novaya Zemula Tristan d’Acunah Mr. Sala Quagg United States Wayland

Fresh Water Fishes of Europe Review Overview

A detailed critique of H. G. Seeley’s Fresh Water Fishes of Europe. praised for scientific rigor and comprehensive classification, with extensive citations from Gunther Pennant and European authors. Notes 214 diagrams, informative indexes, and readable print, though binding is modest. recommended for anglers and naturalists.

Europe Seeley Gunther British Museum Great Britain and Ireland Pennant Zoological Societies Frank Buckland Siebold Benecke Blanchard Chaucer Mewe Murtner Zee Professor Seeley H. G. Seeley F.R.S King’s College, Lonon, Cassell & Co., Limited London New York

The Unitarian Review August Number Review

The August Unitarian Review leans theological with clear cogent articles by ministers on The Twofold Symbol of Godhead The Prophets Impiety of Theology and The Eternal s Secret with the Prophets The pieces urge reverence for prophets and living genius, warn against mediocrity, and praise moral courage.

Unitarian Review Joseph May R. A. Griffin N. P. Gilman Charles Sumner

God and the Incarnation in Samuel J Andrews Work

A critical review of Samuel J Andrews's God's Revelations of Himself to Men (1836) finds the preface narrow and unenlightened, noting heavy Old Testament emphasis and a law over gospel tone. The critic contrasts the author with broader Christian perspectives and critiques the pairing of Jesus with Zola in a lecturing context.

God Samuel J. Andrews Jesus Christ Andrews Concord Jesus Zola New York Charlies Scribner’s Sons

Northwest Gold Wedge and Mormon Gatecrashes Noted Authors

Mrs A G Paddock presents The Lost Gold Wedge a realistic prospectors tale while The Outlaws of the Great Basin targets Mormon readers. John D Champlin Jr outlines a Southern England coaching trip with Arnold Black Carnegie for a September volume. Kate B Sherwood praised as a bold journalist edits Toledo Sunday Journal. Dr Thomas Dunn English completes two novels and plans a Life of Cromwell plus constitutional Commentaries.

A. G. Paddock New Northwest Great Basin Thomas Dunn English Oliver Cromwell United States Dr. English Jacob Schuyler

Fall’s Poems Show Grit and Grace in New Volume

To the Editor of the Post a reader praises Mr. Fall for deeper poetic sympathy and skill in the latest volume. The critique notes strong shorter pieces and few weaker longer poems, with praise for nature imagery and the affectionate, youthful tone in “The Golden Day.”

Post Fall Barns Cotter Goldsmith Emerson Mt. Desert

Wealthy Russian widow travels to Switzerland with fortune

Princess Jouriewksky widow of the late Russian emperor leaves Paris with her children and large retinue to spend the summer in Switzerland, staying at the Hotel National Lucerne and likely wintering in Naples. She reportedly holds a vast fortune from investments in Germany England and the United States.

Jouriewksky Russia Paris Switzerland Hotel National Lucerne Naples Germany England United States World

Tea quality and taste drift as prices rise and imports shift

The London Standard argues that cheaper teas erode English palate. Imports from Japan India and Ceylon are strong but China declines. Consumers favor low cost rough teas, while high priced Souchong and Bohea could please discerning drinkers if they chose.

London Standard Japan India Ceylon China England Canton Yokohama Russia

Newcastle voters decide Liberal triumph under Morley and Craig

In Newcastle a decisive electoral contest shows the Liberal candidates ahead as Liberal Unionists and Tories rally support. John Morley and Craig secure strong backing from commerce and local industries while dissident Liberalism fades, signaling Newcastle’s return to active political influence.

Newcastle Gladstone North John Morley Craig Tyneside House of Commons Manchester Leeds Birmingham

Gate City Undergoes Major Repairs at Simpson's Dock

Crowds view the Gate City in East Boston as repairs begin after damage from a crash. Divers calked torn plates and wedges swelled to seal cracks. Estimated repair cost ranges from 45 000 to 50 000 dollars with six weeks needed. Meanwhile the Merrimac will operate the Savannah route on its first Southern trip next Thursday.

Gate City Simpson’s Dry Dock Boston Duncan and Nickerson Merrimac Provinces Savannah

Witty miscellany spfrom 19th century papers on culture and crime

A collage of brief items notes the death of the dynamite inventor, mentions a Southern watermelon named Rattlesnake, and quips on strikes thefts forcers and actors. It also references Phil Armour, a New Bedford governor candidate, and satirical takes from several city papers on manners, journalism, and art.

Morris townsfolk join search for Lockwood after Randell death

City visitors flocked to Morris Connecticut to study the Randell farm scene and the bars where Lockwood shot Mattie Randell and the tree where his body was found. They collected mementos including wood fragments rope and a shirt piece as souvenirs while pondering why the killer was not captured sooner.

Morris Conn Mattie Randell Lockwood Randell Johnson Farm Randell House Mattie Burnham Atwood Watertown Farmer Johnson Thomaston

Promenade Concerts at Music Hall and Corinne in Capers

The Music Hall offers evening promenade concerts while Oakland Garden presents Corinne in Capers every night. Both shows run daily with performances scheduled for the evenings.

Music Hall Oakland Garden Corinne

Boots and Shoes Firms Affected Listed in Notice

This Day. In Philadelphia Boots and Shoes Lippincott Son & Co. In New York Boots and Shoes A S Richarda Co. 12 M-Fruit Horatio Harris Co. Tuesday Aug. 3 a ee and Shoes Samuel Bunting Sons Jo. 11 A M Damaged Cotton Horatio Harris Co Real Estate 5S RK Knights Co.

Philadelphia Boots and Shoes Lippincott, Son & Co New York A S Richarda & Co Horatio Harris & Co Samuel Bunting, Sons Knights & Co

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