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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1882

Page

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Hoar Delays River and Harbor Explanation Draws Ponca Dinner Gag

Senator Hoar's lengthy explanation on the river and harbor bill prompted jokes that he saved the letter to read at the Ponca dinner. The remark captures the town's playful take on congressional delay and public works funding.

Hoar

New York Messenger Boys Learn From Drunken Homes

The article notes messenger boys in New York gaining tips from seeing men intoxicated at home and suggests they could take advantage in similar circumstances.

New York Messenger Boys New York New England R. R Philadelphia Baltimore Boston Washington

Arabi Said to Command 70,000 Against Alexandria

A London paper claims Arabi is backed by 70,000 troops and threatens Alexandria. It notes Gen Alison's retreat as masterly but asserts no Arabi force was within reach of his position.

London Arabi Alexandria Alison Brooklyn Eagle Sun the Star Tour Faney Milford Gazette Detroit Free Press Ragbag Hoar Portland Argus Reed First Maine Jobber Robeson Keifer Congress Sam Nappah New York Sam Notary Newport Tam Maun Queen’s County Hunt Bryer Bellevue Avenue Mr. Belmont Iselin Mr. Fearing E. Ely Goddard Ely Goddard Canada Antivy Thayer Emmons Blaine Vanderbilt Paran Stevens Allenwright Kernochan J. C. Low Prince Caroll Bryce L. C. Bryce James R. Keene Jennie Keene Gen. McKeever Medora Francis C. H. Baldwin Dr. Peters Helen Gardiner Fearing Daniel Torrance Louisie Sargent Gammell M. van Buren David Pall Beckwith A. Whiting Whiting Tirra Cambridge England Halls of Congress Bryce F. Gray Griswold Peter Smith Pierre Lorillard N. G. Lorillard F. O. Prince W. K. Thorn, Jr Commodore Vanderbilt Aquidneck Belmont Farm Sarah Gibbs Balaklava Miss Havemeyer Mr. Witherbee Mr. Baldwin Commodore C. C. Baldwin J. W. Ellis Chicago A. A. Low Brooklyn N. Y Ellis Jessie Keene Society For the Protection of Animals Atherton Blight Ellen Mason Jane Stuart J. N. Bonaparte W. W. Astor Annie Wigglesworth J. Arthur Beebe James Gordon Bennett van Zandt Bedlow Duncan Pell Justice Blatchford Julia Ward Howe Nathan Appleton W. L. Wheeler W. G. Weld Thomas F. Cushing Cornelius Vanderbilt Charlotte M. Wayland Schubert Quartette Royal Family of Medicis Fred W. Stevens Mr. Goelet Henry W. Grady Atlanta Constitution Freig Virginia Georgia Louisiana Tenn Air Line C. P. Gaither Washington Street Atlantic Coast Lime and Search Air Line Waldo A. Pearce Inland & Seaboard Coasting Co Potomac Washington Baltimore Norfolk E.sampson Central Wharf

Quinine tariff debate after 1879 free quinine bill

After the 1879 free quinine bill ended the monopoly, Philadelphia firms threatened factory shutdowns but did not halt production. Quinine prices fell from 340 to 240 per ounce due to foreign competition, yet firms remained profitable and now seek duty restoration via the tariff commission.

Philadelphia Tariff Commission

Public remark on Whitman book taffy and Marston act

The report notes a Trinity College Dublin fellow sent taffy about a Walt Whitman book. It suggests Attorney General Marston bears unnecessary responsibility for an official act of doubtful propriety, claiming he knew nothing of the case until it passed his jurisdiction, while some seek notoriety.

Trinity College Dublin Walt Whitman Marston Gen. Marston

Hoar letter on river and harbor vote eyed by readers

The Morning edition publishes Senator Hoar's letter explaining his river and harbor bill vote. It argues the measure is mischaracterized as excessive while defending constitutional limits and allowing presidents to withhold work on unconstitutional items. The piece critiques the defense as Pecksniffian and urges careful reading.

Hoar Col Yell Yellville Massachusetts Star Route Gang Webster Congress Mr. Hoar

Spectator notes on politics and Newport society doldrums

The piece lampoons the Republican Party for corruption and boldness in public life while contrasting Democratic prospects and a spirited Newport social scene. It chronicles political jibes, anecdotes about Hubbell and Arabi Pasha, and a bustling schedule of society events in Newport with lists of attendees and forthcoming entertainments.

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