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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1885

Page

2

Tax cuts under Mayor O'Brien praised for Boston savings

The piece argues the Boston tax levy fell under Mayor O'Brien with new powers, detailing how the rate dropped from prior levels and praising his ability to veto unnecessary appropriations. It claims previous leaders lacked similar latitude and asserts O'Brien’s record justifies supporters.

Post Martin Boston O’brien O’ Brien

Fisheries Tariff Fees Fuel New England Fishing Debate

The article discusses a proposed joint commission with Britain to study fishing rights, with New England lawmakers pushing to shield fishermen from foreign entry. Gloucester, Salem, Marblehead, and Beverly fear tariff changes, arguing tariffs fund vessels and outfits. The piece contrasts protective duties with free ships, urging retention of existing duties to sustain competition with provinces.

Britain House of Representatives Seaboard New England Dingley Maine Haugland Washington Gloucester New England Great Britain Salem Marblehead Beverly

Notable Allied Figures and Society Notes From A Distant City

General Samuel D. Leavitt of Maine arrives with others in the city as Frank A. Burr writes a biography of Mr. Cameron the elder of Pennsylvania. Rev Robert Collyer speaks with a Scotch brogue and Professor W G Sumner of Yale uses a sling for his arm while mastering bicycling.

Samuel D. Leavitt Maine Frank A. Burr Mr. Cameron Pennsylvania Robert Collyer W. G. Sumner Yale D. L. Phares Mississippi 8. L. Jackson Marine Barracks Portsmouth John Massey Enq Portland Bowdoin College

Hale and Brown Clash Over Postmasters in Maine

Senator Hale praised for handling a great occasion while Mr. S. S. Brown, chairman of the Democratic State Committee of Maine, pushes removal of Republican fourth class postmasters and replacement with Democrats. Brown earns thanks for the effort, described as obstructive to public business by partisan rivals. If Hale's party wins in 1833, consequences loom.

Hale Xizes Hale S. S. Brown Democratic State Committee Mains Brown

Vanderbilt Heir Likely To Inherit Great Wealth

The Vanderbilt principle favors selecting the best qualified heir rather than strict primogeniture. Cornelius Vanderbilt is believed to be the principal inheritor, a careful business figure about 40 with public spirit. He oversees vast interests, evangelizes Wall Street, and has five children, one entering college next year.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Wall Street

Brockton Wage Dispute Favors Workers Anticipates Better Relations

The Brockton settlement moves ahead with the workers winning the main proposition and arbitration strongly supported at Brockton and Lynn. The wage earners show disciplined conduct and solid case merits, signaling a shift toward improved employer employee relations.

Brockton Lynn

Dr Julius Dreher Seeks Funds for Roanoke College in Boston

Dr Julius Dreher president of Roanoke College Salem Va travels to Boston to bolster support and funds for the institution. The college, third largest in the state after the University of Virginia, draws students from fifteen states and Indian Territory and New Mexico. Located in a healthful setting with growing facilities, it offers a favorable moral atmosphere and scenic Shenandoah Valley views.

Julius Dreher Roanoke College Salem Boston University of Virginia Indian Territory New Mexico Shendoah Valley

Civil service reform meeting at Music Hall tonight

In support of civil service reform a meeting will be held at Music Hall at 8 o clock this evening. Hon Darwin H Ware will preside with speakers Hon Carl Schurz Colonel John E Russell and Mr Dorman B Hiton addressing the audience.

Marshall McMichael Treasury Vouahera Dorman B. Zaton Parker House Massachusetts Reform Club James Russell Lowell Saltonstall Matthew Hale Albany William A. Aiken Norwich Eliot F. A. Walker George E. Ellis Massachusetts Civil Service Commissioners Music Hall Darwin H. Ware Carl Schurz John E. Russell Dorman B. Hiton Nashua and Rochester Railroad Worcester, Nashua and Roohester Railroad Company Horticultural Hall Worcester E Comey W. Lammond Mass Eee — Ee Weesree i Nasnua and Rochester Brailroad CO Worcester, Nashboa and Rochester Railroad Company Wedn&sday Boston and Maine Railroad Te Board of Directors

Vanderbilt denies saying public be damned claim

Mr William H Vanderbilt repeatedly denies using the phrase The public be damned though contemporaries continue to publish interview particulars as if it happened.

William H. Vanderbilt

Washington Correspondent Stadley Noted for Clever Reporting

Mr. O. O. Stadley, appointed as clerk to the Sp Ker by Mr. Carlisle, is praised as one of Washington's cleverest correspondents. He has long represented the Courier Journal and now also serves as the New York Star's correspondent.

A. M. Keiley Austria Norfolk Virginian C. B. Gregory Johns Hopkins University University of Leipzig Judge Kelley Tom Reed Congress Joan of Arc Braid Orleans Georges West Ballston, N. Y New York New House Silverton Station Yankeeland Freak &. Stockton Philadelphia Virginia O. O. Stadley Carlisle Ker Washington Courier-Journal The New York Star Henry Labouchere London Boston Archdeacon Farrar United States Doctor Farrar Maschylus Dante Milton Acachylus Homer Shakspeare Horace Walpole Lord Chesterfield Sir Charles Williams Soeanme Jenyns Fielding Johnson and Smollett

Navy and coast defences urged to back Monroe doctrine

The statement argues that clinging to the Monroe doctrine requires a strong maritime presence and robust coast defences. It emphasizes naval power as essential to enforcement and security, linking doctrine adherence to credible defensive capabilities.

Crater Lake and presidential quips headline early 1900s chatter

Oregon readers and lawmakers discuss Crater Lake becoming a public domain amid vivid rivalries and quips about Presidents Arthur and Cleveland. The piece notes the lake’s 6300 feet surface, eight by six miles size, an extinct crater island, high rock formations, and surrounding rugged mountains. It cites newspaper sniping over headlines like The President's Long Message and asks how many extra copies John D. ordered.

Chicago Minneapolis Tribune Arthur Cleveland Hartford Post Chicago News Cincinnati Terre Haute Evansville Palmyra Indianapolis Congress Oregon Crater Lake

Thrifty Housewife Outsmarts Sewing Machine Dealers

A column of miscellaneous city anecdotes describes a thrifty housewife who uses trial sewing machines from rival dealers to avoid purchase costs. It recounts stage realism with Salvini and a humorous theft of a political speaker’s manuscript by a reporter, ending with Saltonstall’s astonishment at his mutilated paper.

Newark M. Pasteur Canada Bellevue Hospital Pasteur Emperor of Russia Hesse Darmstadt Salvini Saltonstall Faneuil Hall Mr. Saltonstall Globe

Arithmetic by Ao Vee 4.0 80 88 and 7.8.5-¢ 68

An apparent notation list shows numbers and symbols such as 80 88 7.8.5-¢ 68 1 19.1 3 with scattered punctuation. The fragment suggests a coding or mathematical sequence from an index or ledger but lacks clear context or a narrative event.

Train Schedules for New England Lines and Stops

Eastern Division timetable lists stations from Ganseway to Scarborough Junction with daily and Sunday services. It includes times for Saco North Conway Portsmouth Amesbury Beverly Marblehead Swampscott and Boston connections, with varying departures and typical am and pm windows. The dense OCR presents numerous numbers, stations, and lines, reflecting a regional rail schedule for the era.

A. Buanawews Norwood Norwood Central Walpole Highland Lake Franklin Blackstone Boston Woonsovert A. KR. H Needham and Way New York Worcester Mulsbury Rorth Gratton Westboro Southville Milkeford South Pecacr Saxonville Natick Wellesley Wellesley Mis Newton Lewer Wanes West Newtons Newtonville Newton Faneuil Breokline Cypress Street Rewton Newton Mighjanda Ana Marlborough Marlborough South Korvuzhn Northborovugh Clinton Leominster Fitchburre Berlin WV Cat Bertin Bolsem Pratt’s Junction Fitchburg Saunday Traissic Newton Lower Fallin Revarn Weicester Newton Highlands Eave Boston Brookline Boelor Bet Ganseway Street Friend Street Renams Learve Buston Fuss Ridgeford Saco North Conway Olfeberoe Rochester Nover Portamouth Hampton Beach Berth Hampton Iye Beach Amesbury Newburyport Ea. Losvrich Wenhem Rockwort and Gloucester Branch Beverly Widdietram Rae Ret M. Peabody and Danvers Salem Marblehead Swampscott Island Réet Swampscott Revere Chelsea Ls Patet Mu. Eoverett Saugus SUN Paw Lynn and Way Breton Met Heleca Portsmouth Portland Benger St, John Skalifax Ivaturaay Mowuoun Saurus

Fitchburge Railroad Schedules and Connections Notice

A fragmented timetable lists Fitchburg Railroad departures and arrivals for routes to Syracuse Chicago St Louis and local towns. It includes several daily express and accommodation services with various stopovers and Pullman car details across multiple segments and dates.

Montreal Ottawa Ogdensburg Pullman Palace Carson Sory Fitchburg Causeway Peterboro Finy Os Macresant Walpole Raw Falls Tecton Albans Jonz Soave Rutland All Pointe of Ware Io Canal Company Bellows Falls Central Vermont Gudensane Weat Aliso Ayres ‘Junction Concord Nashua Lowell Old Colony B. BK News Rutland H. B White "River Junction Eutland Burlington St. Albanie Berits Washington Street Bostott- Xon I R Stewart Keene Bostom Syracuse Chicago St. Looi Suneaye Anc St. Lonia Liman York Inday Sun Hicsgo Vie New B. Railroad Troy Thi Hardmer Baldwinville Athol Oras Miller’s Falls Greenheid

Fragmentary Transit Schedule and Erratic Text

A garbled OCR snippet lists times and places like Union Square and Baldwinville with stray numbers and partial phrases. It mentions stops near a river, mentions a supervisor title Gen Supt, and ends with scattered fragments including dates and times. The readable content is inconsistent and not a coherent report.

Ile Union Square Tumdaye Ony Baldwinville Saat Wore River Te “Tata Adamak Gen Supt

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