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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1886

Page

2

Genesta Loss Spurs Debate On America's Cup Rivalry

The Cape May challenge cup loss to the Irex shifts sympathy toward English yachtsmen as the Genesta is outmatched. Amid war talk, speculation centers on a Mexican land syndicate and potential annexation of northern Mexico. In Belfast riots coverage, the Belfast royal commission faces a tough task amid widespread lawlessness and mixed authorities. Wisconsin Northland forest fires threaten pine timber and soils, yet regrowth follows faster than timber destruction.

Richard Sutton Genesta Mexico Trebino Naranjo Sierra Madres Texas United States Royal Commission For Belfast Cable Wisconsin

Civil War in New York Cigar Trade Ends Idle Strike

Six thousand cigar makers in New York resume work across fourteen reopened factories after a two week shutdown. The conflict pitted Progressive and International unions against the Knights of Labor, with manufacturers backing the Knights. Leaders aimed to force union dissolution, but the combined unions refused and 6000 to 8000 workers quit rather than disband. Sympathy and aid from other unions followed, and the industry returns to normal.

New York City Progressive Union International Progressives Knights of Labor Knights Trades Unions Central Labor Union of Boston

Labor fissure as unions clash over alliance treaty

The Knights of Labor discharge and staffing tangle prompts patience for replacements while Internationals and Progressives unify and reach terms with manufacturers. The labor clash, linked to a Cleveland convention dispute, echoes earlier Missouri Pacific engineer actions and raises questions for the upcoming Rich mond assembly and broader labor strategy.

Knights of Labor Knights Order General Assembly Richmond Cleveland Missouri Pacific Railroad Martin Irons New York

Democrats split over Cleveland pledge and Sun’s gibe

The New York Sun’s support for spoils-style office control draws fire as critics argue President Cleveland kept his campaign pledges despite Democratic factions in New York and nationwide. The piece notes Sun opposition, Manning’s retirement, and shifts in party unity signaling 1888 nominating tensions.

The New York Sun Cleveland Senate Benjamin F. Butler Mr. Cleveland Sun Governor Hill Macdonald Carlisle Randall Daniel Manning Empire State

Park Loan Vote Stalls Amid Republican Obstruction

The majority on the sidermen board can revoke the $500,000 annual loan for park completion, but two thirds approval is required. Five aldermen oppose, linked to party leaders, amid rising public pressure. The North End member faces a different stance, while critics say party necessity is a weak excuse for obstructing public interests.

Board of Sidermen Republican City Committee North End Allen Hart Coe Freeman Republican Ward

British pride versus rivals in yacht contest remarks

The writer suggests Genesta and Galatea lag behind other English yachts in prize contests and accuses the method of accounting for defeats of smoothing British pride. The piece hints that English fast yachts may not be sent over for competitions, implying a possible lack of top contenders.

Australian Courtship and a Logansport Hatred of Simplicity

The piece compares a brutal Australian courtship ritual with a modern Ind iana incident. Amos Green of Logansport stalked Miss Luella Makett, abducted her after she rejected him, and fled in a carriage. Neighbors fear he buried her in the woods after an apparent attempt to resuscitate failed. Local sentiment condemns this “heroic simplicity” of courtship.

United States Amos Green Logansport Ind Luélla Makett Luella Amos

London Social Note on Cabinet, Plays, and Art Depots

London crowds bid farewell to Gladstone’s ministry as Lord Randolph Churchill leads the way in a dramatic political moment. Cannizaro Park hosts a pastoral play with Lady Archibald Campbell and Genevieve Ward drawing praise. Exiled princes mingle with society while Kensington studios showcase Burne Jones, Watts, and Rossetti works in private rooms at Pembroke Square.

London Lord Salisbury the Spectator Lord Randolph Churchill House of Commons Downing Street Gladstone Lord Granville Mr. Gladstone Cannizaro Park Surrey Hills Lord ‘Dennyson Becket Cannizaro Woods Rosamond Archibald Campbell Genevieve Ward Margery Maude Willet King Henry Fitz-Urse Robin Hood Arcady Claridge Prince of Wales Bourbon Orleans Bonaparte Osborne Eugenie Kensington England Mr. Burne-Jones Merlin Mr. Watts Endymion Albert Moses Vivian Burne-Jones Hollyer Ruskin Kensington House Pembroke Square Rossetti Albert Moore New York Watts America

Field Locked In At Parker House In Late Night Prank

Russell Sage recounts a comic incident at the Parker House where Mr Field became locked in his room after staying up late. A broken key, unfamiliar bell system, and constant knocking led to a locksmith finally releasing him around 5 AM. The episode, told with relish, underscores Field's high energy and restlessness.

Field Parker House Russell Sage New York Cyrus

Sea Serpent Claim by Amherst Graduate Putnam

Springfield Union notes Granville B. Putnam reports sighting the Pigeon Cove sea serpent on Thursday. The Amherst class of 1861 graduate is described as a Boston schoolmaster with long service and strict abstinence, a steadfast believer in truth.

Springfield Union Granville B. Putnam Pigeon Cove Amherst Boston

Chicago actress inherits $10,000 for aunt's death

Mrs. William H. Crane, wife of the comedian, has inherited $10,000 from her maiden aunt Miss Prudence Adams of Grout's Corners Mass. She plans to use part of the money to erect a monument to the memory of the ponies once pressured by James DPD of Chicago.

Chicago News William H. Crane Prudence Adams Grout’s Corners Mass

Miss Barrett Relies on Father’s Objections for Duty

Utica schoolgirls report Miss Barrett daughter of Lawrence Barrett has never seen an opera or a play. They say her abstinence stems from her father’s objections and that she plans to yet view performances in the future.

Miss Barrett Lawrence Barrett Mrs. Pratt Utica

Amateur detectives lampoon a modern literary feud

The London Saturday Review mocks amateur literary detectives who claim authors plagiarized from travel and newspaper pieces. It cites Rider Haggard and H. H. Johnston, notes on timing and publication, and parodies sensational coincidences such as a Chicago boy with cat eyes to illustrate reckless accusation and misreading in press sleuthing.

London Saturday Review Atheneum Rider Haggard King Solomon’s Mines Haggard H. H. Johnston Kilima Njaro Daily Telegraph Africa Fleet Street King Solomon’s Chicago Athenenum M. Adolphe Belot

The Pope’s Daily Routine In His Seventy-Eighth Year

A London report details the Pope aged 78 maintaining a strict schedule. He celebrates mass at 6 am, breakfasts on chocolate and milk with raw eggs, reviews world letters and papal requests, handles telegraphic correspondence, dines at 1 pm, rests in the heat, visits the Vatican garden at 6 pm, and retires after an outdoor prayer period before bed.

Jacobini Vatican Monte Mario

President Cleve land Sends Farewell Note to Grand Army

Executive Mansion letter dated July 25 1886 from Grover Cleveland read at San Francisco farewell banquet expresses regret at absence from the twentieth national encampment and extols the enduring national gratitude to soldiers urging the G A R to uphold fairness, patriotism, and civic duty.

Cleveland Grand Army of the Republic San Francisco Executive Washington Samuel W. Backus Grover Cleveland

Change of Seating at Trinity Church After Chandelier Threat

A large Trinity Church audience was moved to the chapel when the chandelier was deemed unsafe. The supports will be strengthened so services can resume in the church next Sunday. Dr. Brooks preached on be cometh sons of God through being led by the spirit, urging all to realize their inherent manhood and strive for virtue and restoration.

Scituate Pocasset Burleigh Massachusetts Cape Cod Boston Scituate Harbor George Lunt Lunts Lunt Trinity Church Dr. Brooks God Fathers of the Church John N. Dexter Suffolk Commonwealth of Massachusetts David H. McKay Commonwealth Suffolk Savings Bank Dorchester District Cook's Hall Dorchester Avenue Garden Street Martha A. McKay William A. Hayes Hayes Patience B. Taylor Henry Parser County of Suffolk County of Dorchester Cock’s Hill John W. Rollins Martha Rollins

Quips and Quarrels in Period Voice from the Press

A collage of wry comments and satirical notes on politicians editors and luminaries. The column mocks figures from Squire to Anna Dickinson and references recent events from Niagara barrels to Islets of Shoals halibut. It also notes funeral hymns for Hubert O Thompson and critiques journalism and publishing delays.

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