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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1886

Page

2

Cholera fears ease in Europe not to reach America

The cholera situation in Southern Europe remains slow and unepidemic, with Venice described as in poor sanitary shape and the threat of spread minimal. In California politics the Senate seat fills with Hearst appointee and Williams, both millionaires, as the upcoming November elections may bring another wealthy figure to the body.

Europe Venice United States California Hearst Miller Williams

River and Harbor Bill Faces Presidential Approval

An editorial denounces the river and harbor appropriation bill as bungling yet necessary for the government’s finances. It argues executive action was compelled after Senate jobs were struck in the House and cites notional savings compared with earlier years. It calls for item veto power, which the Senate blocked.

Senate

Cleveland reforms gain Democratic convention backing

Mr. Cleveland and his reform ideas win endorsements as conventions meet. South Carolina approved the civil service reform policy, while Kansas resolutions declare support for the President’s sentiment that preserving the republic and liberty of the people is above any political organization.

Hedden New York Robertson Merritt Arthur Chester A. Arthur Hayes Cleveland South Carolina Kansas

Arnold reports motive behind sympathy for Gladstone in Ireland

The letter notes Matthew Arnold’s claim that Americans favoring Gladstone aim to please the Irish safely. It argues serious critics oppose Gladstone, while Arnold’s isolated vantage risks misreading public sentiment.

Matthew Arnold London Times Mr. Gladstone Gladstone Arnold Ireland

Newport Race Highlights Rival Yachts For Great Prize

Two Eastern yachts led the New York Yacht Club fleet in a dramatic Saturday contest at Newport. The Mayflower defeated the Puritan and showed strong potential as the fastest yacht, with the Grayling winning the schooner cup and the Priscilla underperforming compared to Boston rivals.

Newport New York Yacht Club New York Priscilla Marblehead Boston New York Bay Boston Harbor Burgess N. Y

Bankers Association invitations feature golden double eagle crest

The writer notes the golden double eagle on invitations for the American Bankers Association as a favorable sign and contrasts it with the U S currency, arguing Congress should discard the dishonored silver dollar and its motto In God We Trust for its 29 cents of value.

American Bankers’ Association

Prices for literary wares in the sunny South

The Atlanta Constitution prints a letter from a purveyor of literary wares noting rates for a 1000 word story for one dollar, a poem for the same price, hints to farmers or housewives at twenty five cents per inch, and a weekly news summary at fifty cents. The piece jokes that poetry prices are high and comments on competitive rates compared to Northern cities.

The Atlanta Constitution South Constitution

Vereshagin’s notes reveal Skobeleff tales and flaws

The memoirs recount Skobeleff’s suspected wartime deception in Turkestan his late bravado after Tchernova and his superstition surrounding lucky days and portents. Vereschagin recalls a quarrel with General S about Paris and notes Skobeleff’s death at a private intrigue rather than battle.

Vereschagin Skobeleff Turkestan Bokhara Tchernova Russia General S Michael Dimetrivitch Paris

Russian Masters Guide Readers Toward Tolstoi Gogol and Turgeneff

A critique notes Gogol as Taras Bulba precursor and praises Tolstoi and Turgeneff as Russia's top novelists. It discusses Gogol's epic tale and its contrasts with Tolstoi's Youth and Childhood works, highlighting translation quality by Isabel Hapgood and the books' lasting influence on Russian literature.

Turgeneff Tolstoi Gogol Dostoievsky Taras Bulba Brutus Anns Karenina Count Tostoi Count Tolstoi Caucasus Junkers Corps Isabel F. Hawngood Taras Buiba Nikolai Vasilievitch Gogol Isabel F. Hap New York Thomas Y. Crowell & Co Count Legef N, Zolstoi Isabel F. Hapgood Jacomas Y. Crowell & Co

Taulbee Describes Kentucky Mountains People and Living

Representative Taulbee of Kentucky speaks about his mountain district. He compares its population to Craddock novels, notes the frontier heritage, simple homes, modest virtue, limited towns, and slow educational progress. He mentions feuds, rifles, and distant civilization despite some improvement.

Washington Cleveland Leader Taulbee Kentucky Charles Egbert Craddock Ohio River Virginia Tennessee Railroad Telegraph Daily War Department

Political commentary round up from early newspapers

A compilation of editorials and opinions criticizing partisan politics. The pieces attack manipulations of appropriation figures, warn against presidential booms, and urge accountability in the House and Senate. Included are comments on party capital, media relations, and public service.

A Politician's Daughter reviewed with caution

A Politician's Daughter by Myra Sawyer Hamlin is praised for its lively plot and satire but faulted for audacity and the use of private Boston names. The reviewer notes strong heroine and engaging description, yet objects to privacy violations and some flippant moments.

Mawthorne Silas Lapham White House Boston New England Independent Press Congress New York Myra Sawyer Hamlin D. Appleton & Co

Punch in the Civil War Era Through English Eyes

A critical review traces Punch cartoons from 1861 to 1863 showing Lincoln and Beecher as symbols in a shifting British view. It notes depictions of race, debt, and alliance as the war deepened, with satire turning harsher as England debated U S actions and emancipation.

F.C. Burnand Arthur A Beckett Punch United States Lincoln Mr. Lincoln Yahoo Gorilla White House England Britannia Jonathan John Bull Dan O’connell Davenport Brothers North America Ingoldsby Alabama Russia Mr. Punch Liberty Grant Vicksburg Shakspere Macbeth Macduff

Worth makes the man and the many women too

A collage of quips and anecdotes from various papers lampooning public figures and trends. It notes Hearst, Ireland, France, and US politics with satirical asides on tea, chops, and sailing news, ending with Canadian smugglers seizing own boats to prove impartiality.

Obituaries from Various Cities Across the Region

An obituary list records recent deaths including Emma Aiken at Newbury Virginia Island Aug 3 spouse of Matthew H Aiken of Evanstown Illinois and daughter of the late Freeman Reyes. George W Bradford at Duxbury Massachusetts Aug 4 age 34 years 11 months 24 days. Abbie E DaNiels at Revere Aug 6. Cora A K Schoppe at Greenville New Jersey Aug 5 wife of William Enston. Samuel Aspinwall Goddard at Little Aston England July 24 native of Brookline Massachusetts. Daniel W G Humphrey at Chelsea Aug 5 age 62. Fanny Nelson at Hillsboro Centre New Hampshire Aug 3 age 87. Beulah Parker at Beachmont Revere Aug 6 infant 1 month 2 days. Rufus O Stickney at Auburndale Aug 5. Grace P Townsend at Lunenburg Aug 4 aged 34 years 2 months. Samuel John Sprague Vose at Lake Linden Michigan July 27 aged 81.

Aiken Newbury Emma A Matthew H Aiken Evanstown Ill Freeman Reyes Bradford Duxbury Mass George W Bradford Daniels Revere Abbie E DaNiels Enston Greenville Aus Cora A K Schoppe William Enston Henry A Schoppe Goddard Arthur J Grace W Parker Stickney Auburndale Rufus O Stickney Somerville Townsend Lunenburg Grace P Edward B Townsend Charles T Appleton Vose Lake Linden Mich F G Coggin Samuel John Sprague Vose Lancaster

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