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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1886

Page

2

Prohibition Debate and Senate Absence Passages

The article discusses Rhode Island enforcement worries as elections realign police action and accuses Prohibitionists of forming a criminal Republican alliance to undermine constitutional prohibition. It also notes Senator Jones of Florida potentially opening a Detroit law office and his absence from Washington affecting Senate payments and duties.

Brayton Rhode Island Providence Senator Jones Florida Detroit Washington Senate Jones Secretary of the Senate Republican Party Philadelphia Press

Defining Butter Bill Seeks Final Food Safety Appeal Board

The draft act would let the commissioner of internal revenue decide what constitutes taxable butter and allow appeal to a board of surgeons-general and the agriculture commissioner. The measure aims to clarify imitation butter and health risks before Oct. 31.

Commissioner of Internal Revenue Surgeons-General Army and Navy Commissioner of Agriculture Board of Final Appeal

Archbishop Critiques Landlord Rule in Ireland

The archbishop of Dublin discusses Ireland's land question with T P Gill, calling Ireland worse off than England for tenants. He argues eviction is brutal, rents are political tools, and landlord profits harm tenants, urging reform despite party divides and past land purchase bills.

Ireland Dublin T. P. Gill England Mr. Gladstone

Marchioness of Lorne Skips Sister-in-Law Wedding

The Tran script claims the Marchioness of Lorne did not attend Lady Evelyn Campbell's wedding in Westminster Abbey because Princess Louise would not go. It implies the two titles refer to the same person, making attendance unlikely without the princess.

Marchioness of

Reading Habits Among Lawyers and Writers Cited by Higginson

Colonel Higginson quotes President Walker of Harvard College noting that eminent lawyers rarely read for pleasure. He argues many writers today read mainly for criticism or material, becoming specialists who read only within their line, leaving the broad cultivated reader scarce.

Colonel Higginson Harper’s Bazar Walker Harvard College Sacon

Debates on Prohibition and Politics Across Papers

The collection quotes editorials from multiple papers criticizing appointments and party tactics. It argues against political machines, calls for constitutional action on prohibition, and condemns crime while praising legal order across various cities.

August Art Journal expands with London exhibition supplement

The August issue grows with a thirty two page supplement on the London Colonial and Indian exhibition from an art view. It notes essays on Condottigre Colleoni, modeling in clay, English seaside art colonies, and portraits plus reviews of the Paris Salon and Royal Academy.

Condottigre Colleonit J. Beayington Atkinson C. G. Leland Birchington Niagara Alice M. Fenn Richard Ekarlem Thomas T. Greg Municn Joseph Hatton New York Frank Holl Boston Holl Hubert Herkomer S. D. Warren Museum of Fine Arts Herkomer Minute Men Hg. Sandham Concord Walter Shirlaw Casey Louis K. Harlow Holland Europe Harlow Rameses II Springfield Republican Benjamin Franklin Parker House Quincy Samuel Adams Horace Mann Edward Everett Alexander Hamilton R. M. Squire

National songs and the legend of John Bull in Britain

The piece reflects on the role of national songs in shaping identity from Britain to Europe, weighing the impact of anthems like God Save the Queen and Marseillaise. It credits Dr John Bull with musical prowess and considers historical hints of patriotic music in Britain.

London Harlech Pat Rory O Caledonia Wallace Camden Britain Samuel Daniel Warton Edward III William the Conqueror King John Bull James J Merchant Taylors’ Hall Anthony A’ Wood Germany France John Buil

Opening of Local Theatrical Season With Five Venues

Five Boston area venues plan openings next week marking the new season. McNish Johnson Slavin’s Minstrels at Boston Theatre. Lizzie Evans in Fogey’s Ferry at Globe Theatre. Roland Reed in Humbug at Boston Museum. The Gold King at Howard Athenaeum. Uncle Tom’s Cabin at Oakland Garden.

McNish, Johnson & Slavin Boston Theatre Lizzie Evans Globe Theatre Mr. Roland Reed Boston Museum Howard Atheneum Oakland Garden McNish Johnson & Slayin Boston New York Bijou Opera House Lizzie Evens Fogg’s Ferry Chip A. S. Phillips Charles Mason A. Z. Chipman Blanche Moulton Howard Athens Sum G. W W. J. Thompson Australian Novelty Company Gallagher H. L. Reid Stephen P. Conly Howard Specialty Organization Victoria Dybry Parish Nightingale American Four Ira Paine Henshaw Tony Broeck Arthur Vaughn Andrew Willcut

Sea serpent sighting near Rockport intrigues locals

Franklin schoolmaster G B Putnam reports seeing the veritable sea serpent on Rockport waters August 12. The witness, Calvin W Poole, used a transit and marine glass to track a moving, eel shaped creature about eighty feet long, observed for twenty minutes amid a calm sea with fifty onlookers including notable locals.

G. B. Putnam Franklin School Rockport Calvin W. Poole Linwood Samuel,Bullock Bunker Hill Boston Stephen Emery New England Conservatory Captain Jackson James Hurd

Variety of modern jests and social quips in brief items

A compilation of satirical notes and quick anecdotes from diverse sources mock political figures, social trends, and cultural curiosities. Highlights include remarks on rival editors, novels, wine crops, estate values, and light takes on public life, with playful comparisons and quips about newspapers and society.

Memorial on the Thames embankment honors Henry Fawcett

The Fawcett memorial unveiled on the Thames embankment was funded by women and publicly unveiled by a woman. Speakers praised Fawcett for advancing women's economic and political claims and for his practical, logical approach to reform. The piece notes shifting English views on women's rights and the broader gains in education, labor, and Parliament.

London Telegraph Fawcett Thames Embankment Embankment Henry Fawcett Mr. Fawcett

President's policy on appointments sparks party-movement idea

Washington correspondent reports an interview with the President and Western and Southern Democratic Senators. The Senators reportedly question whether he will maintain his appointment policy, while they see his aim as building a reform movement across parties, centered on the people rather than the spoils system.

Washington Philadelphia Times

Nantasket Cottage Lot Sales Open Second Auction Run

The Nantasket company began the second sale of cottage lots and cottages led by Lewis J. Bird & Co. The day showcased lot sales with prices per foot to several buyers including John Speerwater and J P Dwyer, with Abbie B Pond purchases among others. Tomorrow’s session at Kenberma station will include six Queen Anne cottages.

Nantasket Nantasket Company Lewis J. Bird & Co John Speerwater J. P. Dwyer Kenberma Station

Boston Museum Promenade and Oakland Garden Programs

The Boston museum presents Arrah na Pogue with an 8 o clock matinee and evening performance. Promenade concerts run every evening at 8. Oakland Garden offers Uncle Tom's Cabin with two daily performances.

Boston Museum Arrah-na-Pogue Ee Hall Oakland Garden

Marriages listed in city and surrounding towns

A list of marriage notices dated Aug and July reports numerous couple pairings. Names include Kenniston Morse Callister Ericson Morgan Gibbons Burmann OConnor Connell Fitzpatrick Fernald Slocum Houck Heinlein Elley Morgan Lewis Sherry Murphy Kelleher McDavitt Walpole Barlow McQueen Lammers Ramsey Whitten Smith with officiants Rev Robert G Seymour Rev Jesse Wagner Rev DC E Davis Rev James Lee Rev Zee James H Fernald Rev Thomas Maguinnis Rev William H Munroe Rev William H are tes Wiliam A Lammers and Rev George W Durell in various cities such as Boston Chelsea Malden Somerville and this city.

Kenniston—Morse Robert G Seymour William C Kenniston Carrie R Morse Boston Callister—Ericson Chelsea Jesse Wagner Christopher Callister Alfreda V Ericson Morgan—Gibbons People’s Church Parsonage DC E Davis William H Morgan Sarah A Gibbons Burmann—O’connor James Lee Dennis Burmann Catherine O'Connor Connell Fitzpatrick Jeremiah Connell Abby Fitzpatrick Fernald—Slocum Malden Zee James H Fernald Coral Slocum Alden Houck—Heinlein NA Apollonia William Houck Rosa Heinlein Elley—Morgan Thomas Maguinnis John J Keley Rosanna Morgan Lewis—Sherry William H Munroe Patrick Lewis Catherine Sherry Murphy—Kelleher Theodore A Metcalf John Murphy Julia Kelleher McDavitit Walpole Owen E McDavitt Jennie Walpole Barlow—Mcqueen Wiliam H Munro William F Barlow Georgietta E McQueen Ramsey William H Are Wiliam A Lammers Ella E Ramsey Whitten~smith Somerville George W Durell Herbert W Whitten Sarah A Smith

Obituary Notices from Various Cities dated Aug

Death notices list individuals from multiple locations including Dolly Page Hosmer Bedford Aug 12 aged 100, Thomas T Allen New Bedford Aug 11 aged 63, Caroline Ss Forbush Lancaster Aug 7 aged 60, Warren Lothrop Hingham Aug 12 aged 0, Maria Foley South Boston Aug 12 aged 61, John A P Peirce Arlington Aug 13 aged 78, John P Howard this city Aug 13 aged 3 years 6 months, George M Ardoene Providence Aug 10 aged 62, James F Colter this city Aug 11 aged 44 2 months, Henry S Bllms this city Aug 12 aged 72 10 months, Winifred Fay this city Aug 12 aged 70, Prudence Frye Saugus Aug 12 aged 87 11 months 8 days, William Kent Cromwell Conn Aug 12 aged 93 5 months, Henry Kirk this city Aug 11 aged 41, Massie McKennett this city Aug 11 aged 8, Robert Mersick this city Aug 9 aged 65, Frederick Nichols this city Aug 11 aged 77 1 month 22 days, Bridget Smith this city Aug 11 aged 59, Ferdinand E Tate Winthrop Aug 11 aged 7 months 29 days.

Fosmer Dolly Page Hosmer Bedford P. m Lowell Road Allen New Bedford Thomas T Allen Forbush Lancaster Mass Caroline Ss Jonathan Forbush Blide Hingham Warren Lothrop Foley South Boston Maria Foley Peirce Arlington John A P Peirce Howard John P Jennie F Howard Ardoenee Providence George M Ardoene Colter James F Colter Ellms Henry S Bllms Fay Winifred Fay Flye Saugus Prudence Frye Kent Cromwell Conn William Kent Concord Kirk Henry Kirk McKennett Massie Mary George McKennett Mersick Robert Mersick Nichols Frederick Nichols Smith Bridget Thomas Smith Tate Winthrop Ferdinand E Charles H Susan B Tate

Cartoon on Cleveland as farmer invites corrective notice

A writer ridicules a Puck cartoon depicting President Cleveland as a farmer in a national cornfield. The critique points out errors about corn growth and crow behavior, suggesting the illustration misrepresents agriculture and should be corrected or withdrawn.

N.Y. Tribune Puck Cleveland N. Y

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