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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1884

Page

2

Bears Make Tracks in Williams Town Calling Fund Drive

A local notice urges New Yorkers to rally for the Bartholdi pedestal fund as bears have lately been seen in Williams Town and the public is urged to mobilize subscriptions. The refrain calls for action after bears have enjoyed unfettered access for too long.

New York Bartholdi Pedestal Fund Williamstown Michael Donahoe Boston Suffolk Margaret Donahoe

Victorian sympathy for John Brown's knee noted

The passage contrasts Queen Victoria's concern for John Brown's sore knee with politicians' attention to Thomas A. Hendricks' sore toe. It credits Frank Rockwell with a maiden effort via a newspaper reporter and references the fate of an earlier member from Kenduskeag bridge.

Queen Victoria John Brown Thomas A. Hendricks Frank Rockwell Kenduskeag Bridge

Western candidates on the fence face a rough time

Reports from the Ohio valley describe rising water levels, with water higher than last year’s peak and climbing an inch per hour. The line notes a tense mood among Western presidential hopefuls watching the floods and political stakes.

Ohio Valley

Beard Opposes Biennial Sessions and Rail Plan

If Mr Beard maintains strong opposition to biennial sessions and elections as he did against the elevated railway scheme the amendment should reach the required two thirds. His opposition appears to be our main remaining hope.

Beard Mr. Beard Pere Hyacinthe France Louisiana United States Stone Pasha New Haven Register Lowell Vinnie Ream Hoxie Washington West Denver Maine Cottage City Star New Orleans Hartford Post Philadelphia Record Congressional Congress

Queen’s literary vanity draws fire from Boston editorials

A Boston editor lodges sharp critique of Queen Victoria publishing a memoir and her court’s foray into art. The piece mocks royal authorship and compares public mourning to private grief while railing at a broader trend of elite self vanity. It links the royal book to broader social changes and political factions.

Massachusetts Middlesex Christiane M. Willmann Cambridge Cald Boston Post Boston George M. Brooks Tyler Caroline M. Shillaber William G. Shillaber Charles P. Shillaber Suffolk Joan W. McKix Esquire Elijah George Register

New York jurist warns against worship of Wendell Phillips

A Boston reader’s letter argues against excessive adulation of Wendell Phillips. It urges balance in judging his life, noting risks of sentimental hyperbole and the danger of excusing contempt for law in the name of conscience. It calls eulogists to distinguish virtue from reckless ideals.

Boston Boston Post Far West New England New York Wendell Phillips Phillips Philip United States North South John Brown Congress Causeway Street Pullman Syracuse N. Y W.s&b.r.r Chicago L. E W. S. and Troy West Garener Baldwinville Aithe Grange Miller’s Falls Greenfield Shelburnie Falls North Adams Kioyalston Erving Wes Fitchourg Wachusett Otter Hiver Wendell Montague East Deerfield Westminster Asn Burmham Fitchburg Weat Tuvener’s Falls Brattleboro Wwinchendon Keene Mellowa Fells Worcester and Nashua Groton Repperell and Nashua,Acton & Boston Railroad Framingham & Lowell Railroad South Framinchan Lowell Fitchburg and Ayer Junction Leominster Aver Junction Littletonm and Shirley Chance South Acton Concord Junction Greenville and Prownsend Centre Merlboro, Hudson and Meynard Concord Auimcolim Waltham Rgeturn Belmont and Waverley Watertown Union Market Mt. Auburn Huurn Ae Express Ursdays Mail Road Main Road Hat Baldwinville Ware River R. Creesine Brit John Adams E.k.turner

Notable Horseman Reads Terrain Amid Heavy Load

The rider shows grit on a steep climb, bending with strength as if life hung in balance. He maintains steady control on the descent, eyes aflame and ears attuned, ready for a pull or fight. He calls halt, scans the route near danger, and stays prepared to assist friend or stranger.

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