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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1886

Page

2

Garland and Goode under fire over Pan Electric ties

A Democratic era editorial questions Attorney General Garland and officials over stock in the Pan Electric Telephone Co tied to legal actions against Bell patents. It argues resignation, cites Goode plans, Lamar ruling, and calls for accountability amid government intervention in patent cases and agricultural college costs.

Department of Justice Rogers Pan Electric Company Bell Philip Reis Lamar Bell Company Garland Pan Electric Telephone Company J. Harris Rogers House of Representatives Washington Carlisle Pan Electric Senate Bell Telephone Solicitor-General Code Soode Casey Young Memphis New Orleans Secretary of the Interior Mr. Goode Solicitor-General Goode S. S. Cox Abraham Hewitt

Cost of Agricultural Education Reassessed

In The Ornaments of Agriculture the author argues a minister of agriculture would bring less value to farmers than experiment stations and colleges, noting similar opinions elsewhere and calling for a critical look at the benefits of these institutions.

New York Times Agricultural College of New Hampshire Jess Times Agricultural College Draper State Grange Husbandry Connecticut Massachusetts Storrs Mansfield New England Yale Agricultural Department Scientific School Yale Scientific School Amherst Agricultural College Storrs School

Questioning Senate Party Alignment Sparks Maine Debate

The Journal labels seven Senators true Democrats, prompting rebuttal about party loyalty. The piece attacks arrogance and ignorance while asking when Senator Jones of Lynn shifted from Democrat to Republican.

Acimer

Stump Ranting Criticized at Boston Custom House

The State notes a Cleveland Republican’s private profanity and vulgar on the stump rated at 2000 per year while similar indecent outbursts were priced at 3000 per year with a hundred days of vacation.

Cleveland Boston Custom House

Fragments Note Oddities From Various Papers

A collage of humorous snippets and social quips from multiple papers. Highlights include remarks on Minnesota breweries, European figures, New Jersey weather, tobogganing, and a Western mule’s tale. The text darts through satire, anecdotes, classical references, and comic dialogue without a single cohesive event or narrative.

Quotation Bonds Schemes and Connecticut Train Woes

A Brooklyn Eagle note recalls Confederate bond schemes and a Charleston operator profiting from bonds. Burdette’s tale features a Hartford station officer guiding travelers across a maze of trains, delivering a brisk, humorous tour through New England travel chaos and weather.

Charleston Wall Street News America Hartford Springfield Essex Ivorytown Valley Road Berlin Middletown Supreme Court Ivoryton Mark Twain New England Connecticut Burdette

Notable Figures Lead Round of Late 19th Century News

Semuel J. Tilden nears 79 on Tuesday. James Russell Lowell ends Washington visit and sails for Europe March 27. Ex governor St John to open New Hampshire prohibition drive. John E Thayer to Evelyn Forbes engagement announced. Lind to perform in London. Bradford descendant of Governor Bradford dies in Boston. Randall shocks Washington correspondent, gout attack. Senator Platt of Connecticut described in detail. Mrs Deland asked to let Harper’s poem be set to music. George Francis Train visits Central Park daily to speak with children. Justice Horace Gray challenges describing his deed. Edison marriage expected. bride daughter of Lewis of Akron. Bonaparte son travels India and beyond. Congressman R Kin— described by Washington Capital. Mary Gladstone wed Rev Harry Drew. notable guests include Prince and Princess of Wales. Lowell described before Senate copyright committee.

Randall Washington O. H. Platt Connecticut Abraham Lincoln Margaret Deland Harper's Harpers Horace Gray Washington, D.C Boston Massachusetts Akron H Edison Lewis Mr. Edison Florida Napoleon Louis Joseph Jerome Bonaparte Pilon Pilon India China Pacific San Francisco New York Rkinkin Capitol Mary Gladstone Mr. Gladstone Harry Drew Hawarden St. Margaret’s Church Westminster Gladstone Prince and Princess of Wales Lord Roseberry James Russell Lowell United States Senate Committee On International Copyright England

Dr Bosworth Apologizes to Baptist Syndicate

Rev Dr George W Bosworth secretary of the Massachusetts Baptist Association met with the Downs Legal Syndicate and Coffey to discuss his prior interview. He signed an explanation and apology to satisfy the syndicate though the association’s executives later debated the matter.

George W. Bosworth Massachusetts Baptist Association Parson Downs Coffey Gentemaan Tremont Temple Dr. Bosworth Bosworth

Relief of the Poor Meeting in Boston

A second meeting of persons interested in benevolent work in Boston is set for Saturday evening February 6 at 7 45 p.m. in the Institute of Technology building to hear a report on improving outdoor poor care. Attendees invited. Report authors include Thomas F Ring George F Hale Thomas F Temple and George Wigglesworth. Mayor O'Brien to preside.

Boston Institute of Technology Thomas F Ring George F. Hale Thomas F. Temple George Wigglesworth O’brien

Boston Attorney Held in Contempt Over Court Draft

Jerome F. Manning a Boston attorney debarred by the Court of Alabama claims is ruled in contempt by Judge Pitman of the Superior Court. He defied a Brigham injunction by delivering a court draft to Simon oi Randall of Brooklyn New York who held it payable. An attachment order will be issued.

Jerome F. Manning Boston Court of Alabama Claims Pitman Superior Court Manning Brigham Simon Oi Randall Brooklyn N. Y

Sailor arraigned for beating two crew members

William H. Wilson, mate of the bark Selina, was arraigned before United States Commissioner Hallett yesterday on charges of beating and wounding two crew members. He was held in $200 for appearance in the United States District Court.

William H. Wilson Selina United States Hallett United States District Court

Loring Frames Landlordism Debate at New England Society

Dr George B Loring chaired the New England Agricultural Society annual meeting as he warned that American landlordism risks England style limitations. He cited tenant farming in Illinois Indiana and southern states and urged reform while praising broad U S landholding and farm tenure. The event also elected trustees and discussed forest protection rail-rate talks.

New England Agricultural Society Massachusetts Ploughman George B. Loring Hannibal Hamlin Maine Loring America United States Three Kingdoms England Ireland New England Illinois Indiana Justine Missouri North Carolina Georgia Mississippi Texas Southern Republic Old England United Kingdom Lord Beaconsfield Lord Hartington Mr. Caird Hoskins

Death of John D Philbrick Eminent Boston Educator

Obituary summarizes John D Philbrick born May 27 1818 Deerfield NH his rise from teacher to Boston superintendent of public schools where he served 18 years 1857 1874 two terms and twice resumed. He influenced Massachusetts Teachers Association and American Institute of Instruction and served on Paris Vienna expositions international educational jury.

Boston New England John D. Philbrick Asylum Station Danvers Mr. Philbrick Deerfield N.H Pembroke N. H Dartmouth College Roxbury Thomas Sherwin Mayhew School Quincy Massachusetts Teachers’ Association American Institute of Instruction Connecticut Crmal Paris Vienna Philbrick America Europe Boston School Committee

Fine Arts and Auction Notes Warm Offerings and Low Prices

The article reviews Prang Valentine cards by designers including Miss L. B. Comins and Walter Satterlee with flower motifs and satin sachet options. It reports two days of water color auction sales at Leonard's with many pieces selling below $25, despite top prices reaching $106 for Aureul and $90 for Gioja. It also announces Sidney Dickinson's lecture on Europe art treasures at Tremont Temple focusing on Russia, Hermitage, Saint Petersburg, and upcoming France viewings.

L. B. Comins E. Whitney Walter Satterlee Mary C. Post W. H. Gibson Alois Lunzer F. W. Freer E. T. Fisher Wil H. Low Leonard’s Gioja Turner Renshaw Copley Fielding Nardi Cabot Rivas Gabarelli Penly Ten Kate Constantin van Elven Bouvier Moran Greta Ohlser Calame Westall Naysmith Mauve Fale Sidney Dickinson Tremont Temple Russia Hermitage St. Petersburg France

Stockholders Meet on Resuming Lancaster National Bank

Stockholders of the Lancaster National Bank of Clinton met in the Equitable Building rooms to discuss resuming business under Receiver John W. Corcoran after a deficit report of 78 000 from January 25. They voiced support for ending the receivership and reestablishing a solid foundation, while cautioning against opposing Corcoran personally.

Lancaster National Bank of Clinton John W. Corcoran F. D. Allen Equitable Aver Colonel Allen Post Allen Corcoran

Water Works Report Sees Repairs and Contingent Plans

The annual report to the Board of Aldermen notes most water department systems are sound but repairs are needed at Coohituate aqueduct and Farm pond conduit will finish by June 1 without new funds. It warns pumps contract voided, delaying major works, and confirms 1886 rate reductions and improved water waste metering but notes meter unreliability and the need to augment main supply.

Water Commissioners Board of Aldermen Farm Pond Cochituate Sudbury Shawsheen Mystic

Massachusetts Press Association annual reunion dinner noted

The thirteenth annual reunion of the Massachusetts Press Association honored General John L. Swift’s return to journalism after a period in federal office. Officers were elected at a 12 o'clock meeting and a 3 o'clock dinner at the United States Hotel featured Governor Robinson and other speakers urging less sensationalism and more responsible news coverage.

John L. Swift State Street Massachusetts Press Association United States Senate William S. Loomis The Holyoke ‘Rapscript Palmer Journal George H. Proctor Cape Anon Advertiser United States Hotel Loomis Robinson Public Journal Lon. Carrol D. Wright J. L. R., Trask Lawrence General Swift Lucy Stone G. M. Whittaker M.J. Savage George William Curtis McGlennan Boston Theatre

Seventy second anniversary of Female Auxiliary Bible Society

The society marked its 72nd anniversary at Mrs. Robert C. Winthrop’s Marlboro street home. Rev. Reuven Thomas spoke from Harvard Church Brookline. Treasurer’s report shows a balance of 197244. Recording secretary notes deaths of Mrs. Bancroft Hurd Rook and Mrs. Flint. Proposals include dissolution with funds to American Bible Society or Bible Readers' Society, or union with the latter.

Female Auxiliary Bible Society Robert C. Winthrop Marlboro Street Reuven Thomas D. D Harvard Brookline Jacob Bancroft Joseph T. Hurd David Rook Flint American Bible Society Bible Readers’ Society

Fifteenth Annual Report of Boffin's Bower

The report opens with cases of cruel privation among working women and lists Boston firms noted for liberal employee treatment. It shows $871 for free dinners for poor women and girls and other receipts totaling 1877 90. Expenses are $1795 leaving a balance of $8290.

Maine Visitors Attend New England Agricultural Society

A large Maine delegation visited Boston yesterday to attend the New England Agricultural Society mercy event. Included were ex Vice-President Hamlin Dr A C Hamlin Hon Joseph Porter Hon W H Strickland Hon T W Vose Hon J P Bass Charles Hamilton P Boutelle B B Tuatener W Peasecon George B Lancaster Dr A W Swatt and F O Beal all of Bangor Hon Fred Atwood Winterport Charles Milliken Augusta.

Maine Boston New England Agricultural Society Hamlin A. C. Hamlin Joseph 4. Porter W. H. Strickland T. W. Vose J. P. Bass the Commercial Charles Hamilton P. Boutelle The Whig B. B. Tuatener W. &. Peasecon George B. Lancaster A. W. Swatt F. O. Beal Bangor Fred Atwood Winterport Charles Milliken Augusta

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