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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1886

Page

2

Water Meter Reform Sparks Trust and Suspicion

The city’s Simmons regime touts a water meter reform as a major saving, while critics question its origins. The reorganized water board shows no public dissatisfaction, but ties to a ring seeking to profit in New York and Boston raise confidence concerns. The Simmons and Squire partnership features a junior partner selling meters on commission to the senior, who joins the New York syndicate.

Simmons Reorganized Water Board Allies Ring New York Boston Simmons & Squire Boston Water Board

Somerville Poisoning Suspects In Insurance Murder Plot

The Somerville case centers on Mrs. Sarah J. Robinson and Mr. Thomas R. Smith, accused of poisoning multiple family members to collect life insurance. Evidence suggests deliberate homicide across several households, with three deaths in one residence in the last four months. The case raises questions of guilt and may rank with remarkable criminal narratives.

Somerville Sarah J. Robinson Thomas R. Smith Hyde Park Oscar Fay Adams Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co Messrs, Ginn & Co J. D. Runkle Institute of Technology Boston George H. Baker George M. Towle Ireland Anna M Ellis The Boston Herald Wilkie Collins Evil Genius Ira Duffus Hardy South Florida Messrs Ward & Downey sAnchor Watch tIn One Town Clark Russell Cape Chatto and Windus Browning Academy Venice

Squire Flynn and Thompson in Aqueduct Case Split and Fallout

June 1895 resignation tensions led to a power struggle in public works. Flynn and Thompson clashed with Squire over control of the aqueduct commission job. The letter to Flynn became a flashpoint, indecision reigned, indictments followed as Chamberlain Ivins exposed the scheme. The collapse tied Squire and Flynn, hinting at a broader county democracy conspiracy echoing Tweed and Tammany.

Edson Thompson Flynn Squire Ivins Newcombe Department of Public Works Aqueduct Commission Grace Chamberlain Ivins State Hubert O. Thompson Tweed Ring Tammany Hall Sarah Bent Fred —. Stuart Suffolk Commercial Boston Dorchester Andrew Grover L. Briggs & Co Suffolk County Stuart

Political News Snippets From Various Papers

A compilation notes in brief form reflect party struggles and reform debates in New York and national politics. It mentions Flynn Squire, Magone, Hedden, Grace, and reform targets, with commentary from Philadelphia Times Albany Argus Bangor Whig and other papers. It also touches on yacht racing, temperance politics, labor relations, and Pennsylvania mentions.

Magone New York Flynn-Squire Tuilden Philadelphia Times

Social law and natural liberty in Victorian debate

A reflective discussion argues that social law protects progress and natural rights, while permitting amendment as knowledge grows. It contrasts anarchist violence with lawful society and condemns the Chicago dynamiters as malicious murder, invoking Lord Salisbury’s dignified stance on reform and safety.

Government funds Paris Opera ballet cost in Congress debate

A writer notes the Paris Opera ballet costs 900000 dollars yearly funded by the government and imagines Mr Holman reacting to a congressional motion to appropriate the sum for ballet performances. The remark casts light on public funding and legislative process with a sharp tone.

Paris Opera Holman Congress of the United States

Geronimo Catch and Mexico Whipping Debate

The Louisville Courier Journal suggests focusing on capturing Geronimo before attempting to whip Mexico. It notes uncertainty in locating Geronimo versus clear targets for Mexico. The piece contrasts the ease of finding Mexico with the difficulty of locating the Apache leader.

Louisville Courier-Journal Mexico Geronimo

Great Messiah performance in Kankakee lauded by local press

The Kankakee Times reports a two hour Messiah presented by nine local soloists and choirs under Theodore Thomas influence. Tenor A B Carlstedt and soprano Mrs F E Bellamy headlined a praised program with other soloists and choruses including Miss Helen Nichols and Mrs C P Powell. A noted critique laments concertgoers who talked through the performance as the only flaw.

Chicago News Theodore Thomas Chicago Kankakee A. B. Carlstedt D. W. Christian Helen Nichols Zion F. E. Bellamy Agnes Burchard

Doctor Frank H Hamilton Dies at Home in New York City

Obituary outlines Dr. Frank H Hamilton born 1813 in Wilmington Vermont. He trained at Union College and University of Pennsylvania, taught at Fairfield Geneva Buffalo Long Island Bellevue and Brooklyn, served as military surgeon in Civil War, authored key surgical texts, and held numerous medical society presidencies and honors.

Frank H. Hamilton New York City Wilmington Bennington Brattleboro Schenectady N. Y Union College John G. Morgan Auburn Cayuga County Medical Society University of Pennsylvania Hamilton Medical College Fairfield Geneva Medical College Europe Buffalo Medical Journal Buffalo Buffalo Hospital Sisters of Charity Buffalo Medical College Long Island College Hospital Brooklyn Bellevue Hospital Medical College James R. Woods Franklin Alexandria McClellan Fourth Corps E. D. Keyes United States General Hospital Central Park United States Army New York M.G. Poinsot Bordeaux United States Sanitary Commission New York State Medical Society Erie County Medical Society New York Pathological Society New York Medico- Legal Society American Academy of Medicine

The Rise of a London Society by Extravagant Wealth

The essay argues that wealth replaces birth as the basis of society as entertainers host lavish parties to gain entry. It explains stages: acquire a grand house, spend lavishly, hire social decoys, and invite key figures to attract aristocratic attention. With persistence and expense, aspiring social climbers can become celebrated and exclusive.

Ascot Goodwood Cowes Paris Europe London

Keifer Declines Return to Congress and Broaded Sentiments

The item notes Keifer will not return to Congress aligning with national sentiment. It also mentions New York municipal chaos, a planned amateur theatre, and a Missouri postmaster named Swindle. Additional quips reference extradition talks with England, editor Cutting, and Bayard’s Mexican matter.

Keifer Congress Missouri Swindle England Cutting Bayard

If There Were No Law in Society Anarchist Argument

A letter to the editor debates the Chicago jury verdict on an anarchist trial, arguing law is the root of crime and that true freedom requires dismantling private property and state authority. It contends public opinion shapes justice, praises anarchist thought, and warns of harsh law versus moral progress through reason.

Bankers’ Association United States Jordan Treasury John A. Henry Henry Caliban Chicago Post The Peter Pennsylvania Christ the Saviour Columbus the Discoverer Alexander the Conqueror Utopia Fiji Islands America Hocking Valley Paul Joan A

Marriages in Several Cities Named in Aug Entries

Notices list multiple marriage binds across cities and states. Aug dates show couples tied by ceremony with ministers including Rev Moody, Rev Roberts, Rev Parsons, and Rev George Butters. partners include Eva Savage Mary Oliverii Abby Parsons Carrie Morse Hanpah Weeks Hanpah Weeks R Ryder Laura J Taylor and others.

Tallmann—Savage RB Moody Henry Tallman Eva Savage Boreham—Dabney St George’s Hanover Square London T O Roberts Haverhill B Savoy Walter Long W W Boreham J P the Mount Essex Eng Mary Oliver ii Charles W Dabney Boston USA McDuffie—Parsons Greenfield James C Parsons John McDuffie, Jr Cambridge Abby Parsons Delaney—Blair George Butters Adoniram Delaney Iaa Blair Kenniston—Morse Robert @ Seymour, DD William C KennIston Carrie E Morse Cahoon Mattapoisett William Fource Henry L Cahoon Plymouth Hanpah Marion Cook—Ryder New Bedford William H Cook Carrie R Ryder Dodge W H Nickerson Noa B Dodge Laura J Taylor West Winterport

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