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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1886

Page

2

Powderly Signals Shifts Ahead of Knights of Labor Convention

General Master Workman Powderly hints at a pragmatic turn for the Knights of Labor ahead of the Richmond convention on October 4. He softly endorses limited use of strikes amid lockouts, cites over 200 lockouts since employers argued union members could not strike, and expects the meeting to ease trades union tensions, curb anarchism, and streamline the sprawling federation under state control.

Workman Powderly Knights of Labor Richmond

Yachting notes promise races as Irex gains on Genesta

A lull in U S yacht activity ends with a New York trial race series to begin Saturday. Abroad the Cape May challenge cup was won by Irex, besting Genesta, signaling that American centreboard models have yet to match the fastest English cutters. The Irex owner hints at a possible voyage if winds favor, while British belief in cutter success in stiff seas remains debated. The Galatea is described as slightly better than Genesta, guiding the next selection within ten days for potential cross-Atlantic competition next year.

New York Irex Genesta Atlantic Iex Sandy Hook

Quiet Thoughts From Distant Papers on Public Affairs

A collage of editorial snippets from various papers discusses governance, economics, and public policy. Itquotes remarks on life or death choices in license law, reformers in civil service, and the political mood, with references to Gladstone, Bryan, and Cleveland era debates.

Massachusetts Springfield Republican Chicago News Providence Journal

Boucicault as Master of Stage Craft and Adaptation

William Archer argues Boucicault rivals Shakespeare in fertility of resource and deft rearrangement of plots. He notes Boucicault’s readiness to adapt ready-made materials, comparing him with Lope de Vega and D Enny of English drama, while praising his mastery of stage tricks and inventive assemblage.

William Archer London Boucicault Greece Lope de Vega D’ennery Mr. Boucicault Mr. Shakspere Shakspere

Poet Whittier recalls Hartford editor days in New England Review

Hartford residents recall poet Whittier's stint as editor of the New England Review from 1830 to 1832 after George D. Prentice left for Louisville. Whittier lettered from Hartford saying he was ill suited for the role, yet he valued his friends there and urged readers to consult the old Review for his work. He named George H. Clark and Dr. Barnard as acquaintances still in Hartford.

Hartford Post Whittier New England Review George D. Prentice Louisville Hartford Old George H. Clark Dr. Barnard Columbia College

Stratford Skepticism Threatens Shakespearean Fame

London readers confront a heated debate over whether William Shakespeare truly lived in Stratford or if other authors like Bacon or Raleigh wrote the works. The piece warns that doubt could erode Stratford’s tourism and economic reliance on Shakespearean lore, casting Anne Hathaway’s cottage and Mary Arden’s farm as uncertain sites.

London England Dr. Holmes Stratford William Bacon Sir Walter Raleigh Midland Anne Hathaway Warwickshire Shakspere Mary Arden

Humbug at the Boston Museum Stages Rolando Reed Burlesque

Audience enjoyed Roland Reed in Humbug with strong turnout and lively patter. Marsden's play and Reed's musical interludes drew praise, especially Rosenfeld's Accent On song. Patrice earned spotty acclaim for a bright romp and vocal skill. overall, fans of burlesque found the performance amusing.

Roland Reed Boston Museum Jack Iuster Mr. Reed Miss Vatrice Rosenfeld Fred Marsden Harbor Lights Aulot

Minstrelsy at the Boston Delights Packed House

The Boston Theatre audience filled the house for McNish, Johnson & Slavin’s refined minstrels. The show featured Morse as interlocutor, strong musical numbers, a farce titled The Bridal Trip, specialty acts by McNish and Slavin, gymnastic feats by Fox and Van Auken, clog dancing led by Willis Pickett, contortions by Hilton, and Frank Dumon’s new American African Japanese burlesque The Little Fly Coon. The program was praised as refined, bright, clever and entertaining.

Boston Theatre McNish, Johnson & Slavin H. M. Morse Bart Haverly Bob Slavin Jones Frank Kk McNish Carroll Johnson Tambos John Keegan J. H. Davis Burt Haverly W. F. Holmes Frank E. McNish Colored Society Carroll Johnson Fox van Auken Willis Pickett Frank Hilton Frank Dumon Fiy Coon

Foggs Ferry at the Globe Opens with Revised New Forry's Ferry

A large audience attended the Globe Theatre opening for the preliminary season. The New Forry's Ferry, revised, centers on an infant exchange story with Chip and Blanche in rival households. Lizzie Evans stars, imitating Lotta with mixed success. Phillips and Mason lead supporting roles as the cast earns solid notices. No bill changes during the week.

Blanche Judge Norwood Chip Lizzie Evans Miss Lotta Miss Evans Bill

Normandy Falaises and Harvest Fest on Fecamp Coast

Read like a travel sketch, the scene moves along the Falaises near Fecamp with cliffs rising 400 to 500 feet, lighthouses, a coastal race course, and Norman harvest customs. A festive diligence procession travels through the fields, harvesters work from dawn to dusk, and vivid images of wild thyme, gold wheat seas, and colza fires linger as summer ends.

Normandy Seine Sons of France Falaises Fecamp Yport Etretat Trouville France All France Colza

Globe Theatre and Nearby Venues Show Evening Plays

Listings note Fogg's Ferry at Globe Theatre Humbug at Loston Museum McNish Johnson & Slavin's Minstrels at Boston Theatre The Gold King at Howard Athenaum Uncle Tom's Cabin at Oakland Garden with two daily performances

Globe Theatre

Tropical insects torment travelers in distant lands

The London Observer discusses tropical climates noting that while sun and shade and exotic fare sound pleasant, insects pose the main drawback. Centipedes in Ceylon grow to ten or twelve inches, large spiders threaten birds, and mosquitoes plus bed bugs plague ships and hotels. England offers relief with fewer pests, though gnats and harvest bugs bother some, and the Thames sees rising mosquito presence.

London Observer H.M.S Ceylon England Thames

Marble workers at Hall Co strike over pay rates

Workers at C. E. Hall & Co. marble works Charlestown street returned to work after a dispute over piece work pay. Fast men faced pay cuts while slow workers resisted reduced rates, about forty polishers walked out. No final rates agreed. outcome to be settled by Saturday with potential developments unseen.

C. E. Hall & Co Charlestown Street

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