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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1886

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2

The Telephone Situation and Garland Degree of Suspicion

The piece argues Attorney-General Garland should resign over perceived conflicts with the Bell company and Pan Electric, urging a fair trial of the government suit in Memphis. It questions Goode’s haste, warns of biased cases, and defends Garland’s innocence while condemning public doubt and calls for accountability.

Garland Goode Memphis Pan Electric Company Dr. Rogers Bell Company Bell Telephone Company Ongat Cleveland

Abolition of Poll Tax Backed by Middlesex Speakers

Citizens in the conservative Commonwealth react to the push to end the poll tax as a voting prerequisite. Speaker Brackett and F. T. Greenhulge of Lowell champion the measure, arguing it ends ballot degradation, reduces bribery, and restores voter independence by preventing wealth from buying political influence.

Old Commonwealth Middlesex Club Brackett F. T. Greenhulge Lowell Felers

General Walker Clarifies Silver Question From Bimetalist View

In remarks before the Massachusetts Reform Club on the silver issue, General Walker argues there are multiple sides to the problem and offers fresh angles. He disputes the Dimetallism stance, aligning with bimetallic principles from an economic, not political, perspective.

Massachusetts Reform Club General Walker Post Congress Morrill Walker

When is Beard to be put on the national stage

The Herald notes Templeton praising State Treasurer Beard and forecasting his rise to Congress. It asks when this “soaring youth” will be focused in the national eye, implying a future ascent and heightened attention among Congress members.

Herald Templeton Beard Congress Banks Butler

Editor War of Words Widening in Boston Papers

The Bangor Whig reports a clash with the Boston Post as the Lowell Democrat notes the Post’s editorial impact. The Whig mocks the Post while conceding the editor’s eye may be opened, signaling sharper scrutiny between papers.

Bangor Whig Lowell Democrat Boston Post Sit Democrat Post The Whig

Clearing house gains outpace last year in New York and Boston

Clearing house figures rise again this week with New York up over 55 percent and Boston up over 41 percent versus the same week a year ago. Only a few minor points show any decrease as bears face a tough road ahead.

Clearing House New York Boston Bears

Ex Governor Hoyt Faces Cold Reception at Williams College

Ex Governor Hoyt of Pennsylvania struggled to engage a frigid Williams College audience as temperatures dropped to twenty below zero and area manufacturers stayed by their firesides instead of offering support.

Hoyt Pennsylvania Williams College

Pillsbury Plans Move Toward New Law Officer Scheme

President Pillsbury is said to be anchoring a windward adjustment in his strategy to appoint a new law officer by the Attorney-General and then to campaign for the Attorney-General seat once the plan is in place.

Pillsbury Windward

National statue proposed for late George Peabody

A proposal emerges to erect a national statue by popular subscription as a memorial to the late George Peabody. The idea centers on public involvement to honor his legacy.

George Peabody

Telegraph Sagas and Small News From General Papers

A collage of humorous lines and terse notes from assorted papers mentions the Bell telephone throne, calls to end ballot taxes, and poems by Hugh Conway. It notes a cremation bill referral, a sabbatical year at Cornell, and New Yorkers described as men of furcite after a powder house explosion. Five railroad crewmen poisoned by pie near an Ohio railroad, and religion revival in Cincinnati are also reported. St Augustine prepares for a Ponce de Leon celebration on March 27 with ice palace plans, while Rye Patch reports two new mines named Senator Beck and Senator Evarts with unclear fates.

Commercial Gazette Cincinnati St. Augustine Florida Ponce de Leon Senator Beck Senator Evarts Rye Patch New Massachusetts Reform Club Pariser’s J. 8. Farlow F. A. Walker Tausing Harvard Boston Parker’s G. B.lord Olanthe Kan Providence G. H. Williams New York New England 8. C. Putnam Olat Colony H. N. Jurner Boston and Lowell Papyrus Club Revere House James Jackson Jarvis Percival Lowell Apollo Club Dion Boncicault Hon Mellen Chamberlain George M. Towle Nat Childs F. J. Stinson Bernard Carpenter Robert Grant Alice R. Hayward Post 68 Eaward OC. Whitney Department of Massachusetts B. Read Wales Odeo Hall Lower Mills C. R. Elliot Meeting House St. Louis Lyceum Hall Munroe Waika Express Syracuse St. Louis Express Pullman Chicago New York Central St. Lows W.C Kailroad Trow West Gerdwuer Galdwinville Ora Milter Cerme Falig Gorth Adama Amy Moyaigtve Zm Wimg Ttehbure Nad Avnbursheam Ashburnham Huckland Amd Zoar Barewells Charliamomt Hooene Socota Wincshen Falisana Bt. Albans Keene and Ratands Worestster Sashexakee Rochester Railroad Roton Pepperell and Seshtsonyira Froominghee South Pramincian Fitchburg Bez Cnarce Jondor Shire Omi Tyecemvils Gom Eors Walthars Belmome Het. Waverley Ataptco Caton Barhet Ad Aavaret Broturm. OY Union Square Omerville Somerville Dally Meloding Aye Bat Baicwisville Wate River BE Ereruas Tha Statice

Curiosities and Quips From City Life

A collage of snippets from urban life including odds on presidential talk, fruit orders, nurse wages, a French billiardist avoiding a New York defeat, a vagrant’s street theater, and a Chinese manager in a laundry who moonlights in a nine act romantic drama. The pieces showcase local wit, odd trades, and theatrical curiosities in brisk, humorous vignettes.

Chin Sing Mott Street Cbin China Scott New York Mail and Express

Notable D.C. and national figures in brief of the day

A collage of political and social mentions. George P. Sanger's U S attorney term ends February 17. Fanny Kemble quips on daily walks. Mme Reuterskjold praised in diplomatic circles. Dart mouth seniors name Secretary Lamar as top commencement speaker. Queen Victoria opens Parliament noted as historic. Florida Senator Jones pursues widowed heiresses with fortunes of 1 090 900 and 6 000 000 while a widower of nine children seeks affection. Albert Pike described in Washington life. Justice Gray’s dinner reputation cited. Captain Dawson sails to Europe, valued as broad minded. Leonard J. Thomas claims oldest U S postmaster status in Eden Maine. Vallandigham lineage noted with Clement Vallandigham ancestry. Admiral Dahlgren's widow relocates to Philadelphia and writes court etiquette novels. Judge Virgin of Maine praised for rugged origins. David Gibson Burns remembered in Laconia Maine. Mrs Craig Wadsworth, Washington society figure, recalled as President Arthur’s favored hostess.

Admiral Dahlgren Washington Alfric Rhode Island Philadelphia Judge Virgin Maine Supreme Court Oxford County David Gibson Burns Laconia Alyways

Fall River Operatives and social reform appeal

A letter to the editor argues Fall River mill workers face poor housing sanitation and high rents, praises local aid efforts, condemns corporate neglect, and calls for humane reform. It cites wages, beer spending, reading rooms, and the Granite mill fire relief as context.

Parson Downs Denounces Tremont Temple Over Piano

At Bumstead Hall Mr. Downs blasts Tremont Temple for allegedly tuning a piano to concert pitch to interrupt worship. He vows to arrest slanderers and administers communion after the dispute, blaming Tremont Temple officials for the disturbance.

Parson Downs Mr. Downs Bumstead Hall Handel and Haydn Society Chickering Mr. Lang Mr. Keeler Mr. Keno Tremont Temple Commonwealth Ketler Downs

Charity ball committee meets at Home for Destitute Children

The arrangement committee for the charity ball met at the Home for Destitute Children. Attendees included Sheri John B O'Brien Dr William A Dunn ex Alderman J W McDonald and others. The report noted that full committee lists would be announced next meeting and James Dooling engaged as caterer. The letter from Dr William A Dune accepted the role of floor director. The meeting adjourned to Sunday February 21.

Sheri John B O’brien William A. Dunn J. W. McDonald Thomas J. Sullivan Thomas Sprouls Fee M. W. A.hern J. H. Dixon John T. Wogan James McCormack P. F. Sullivan P. J. Flatley John Curtin J. B. Fitzpatrick J. G. Feenessy Frankie Fore Lawrence J. Logan James Dooling Wiliam A. Dune

Sermon Voices On Government Suit Against Bell Company

Dr Bartel criticized the government suit against the Bell Telephone Co and denounced public excesses and corruption. He attacked the Democratic party General Butler and the Pope and urged caution toward official power and private gain. He invoked Sumner and Fesenden and warned of hypocrisy and embezzlement in public life.

C. A. Bartel Bell Telephone Company Charles Sumner United States William Pitt Fesenden Washington Jesus Fisher Hill Boston Water Board Christendom Equity

Frave Dame Died. Boston Business Leader Remembered

Frank O. Dame of 233 Commonwealth Avenue and former owner of Seth E. Pecker & Co. died after pneumonia and fever. Born January 24, 1838 in Rochester New Hampshire, he built a prominent Boston career, led in the Democratic Party, and left a widow two daughters Gracie and Gertrude and son Winthrop H. His life combined enterprise integrity and sociability, earning wide respect among business and civic circles.

Frank O. Dame Commonwealth Avenue Dane Rochester N. H Boston Seth E. Pecker & Co Heal Mary Herrick Joshua Herrick Alfred, Me Rew. Emmerson Columbus Avenue Chester Park Street Commonwealtb Avenue Gracie Gertrude Winthrop H Deme Men’s Association Tenth Ward

Timmens Burglar Held on Assault Charge in Lynnhive

Police in Lynnhive obtained evidence leading to a warrant for Edmund A. Timmens, a Tarrytown N Y burglar. He will be arraigned on a charge of assaulting Benjamin A Ward and faces a sentence of at least ten years in State prison. He had 116 dollars on arrest. authorities question where the money went. Police note prior money he earned before the incident and an attempted loan at a shoe factory. Timmens’s associates Besbe and Williams are believed to be in Boston. A Salvation Army visit to the station yesterday urged him to seek religious aid, which he declined.

Fall River Mass Garland Boston Post Sock Pan Electric Company United States Francis J. Parker Lynnhive Edmund A. Timmens Tarrytown N. Y Benjamin A. Ward Timimens Timmens Besbe Williams Boston Salvation Army Christ

Liquor raids seize twelve saloons conductors named

Police raided twelve liquor saloons yesterday morning seizing evidence against dealers. Names tied to Derby street Charter street Harbor street and Boston street appear among those raided. Defendants will be arraigned in court this morning as cases proceed in the Superior Criminal Court this week with fines and potential imprisonments. The Cleaves alertion case and the Newburyport highway robbery trial are expected midweek.

John J. Condon Derby Street Patrick Ahearn John Fullam J. J. Kenney Charter Street J. Brady Harbor Street John Cassell Broad Street Julia Brennan Boston Street William Meagher William Griffin Orrin Gerry Michael Doyle Solomons Lincoln Salem Forest L. Evans Beverly Wenham Lake Gloucester Marblehead Superior Criminal Court Young Bartoe Newburyport

Designer Mr Howard North Leaves Lowell Firm for Brooklyn

Lowell designer Mr Howard North severed ties with the local carpet mill and plans to move to Brooklyn New York. Friends hosted a farewell at Washington Gardens Roxbury featuring vocal performances by W J Taylor Woburn William Mansfield South Boston Dr Davis Roxbury James Griffin and S A Kelley. North received a meerschaum pipe and a Scottish poems volume, with McGee East Boston presenting remarks and a final Auld Lang Syne song to close.

Howard North Lowell Brooklyn N.Y Washington Gardens Roxbury Messrs W. J. Taylor Woburn William Mansfield South Boston Dr. Davis James Griffin S.A. Kelley Mr. North

Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir of Calisaya Tonic Claims

The Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir of Calisaya from Caswell Hazard & Co. New York is promoted as a universal tonic for dyspepsia indigestion low mood vigor and debility and as a preventive against fever and intermittent fevers. It is sold by druggists as a top remedy with no equal for fever or illness.

Calisaya Caswell, Hazard & Co New York

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