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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1886

Page

2

Horatio Seymour Remembered as a Noble Public Leader

The obituary extols Horatio Seymour as a brave and principled figure whose forty five years of public service shaped state and national history. It lauds his prudence during wartime draft riots, his steadfast Unionist stance, and his philosophy that public duty outweighed popular approval. It condemns subtle corruption like poll tax schemes without direct blame while honoring his legacy.

Hancock Horatio Seymour

Attorney General Garland Won’t Resign Over Attacks

The piece defends Attorney-General Garland against accusations of dishonesty. It argues that no fair observer believes him dishonest, and a resignation would imply guilt. It urges him to clear himself through honest action, noting prior calls for resignation were prudent but driven by venomous attacks.

Garland Grant

Poll Tax Abolition Debate Scrutinizes Massachusetts Vote

The Springfield Republican criticizes the push to abolish poll tax as a prerequisite for voting, while noting a split among Democrats and alarm among Republicans. It argues the mass movement seeks expediency, dragging the constitutional provision overboard to gain political advantage. It cites figures like Blaine and Logan as looming threats in 1888 and reflects on ballot integrity amidst tax fears.

Massachusetts Springfield Boston Post Boston Advertiser Gudzeons Blaine Logan Cleveland

Boston Floods Prompt Local Charity and Humor Amid Losses

The heavy rainfall in Boston led to urban floods with many losing possessions yet neighbors supplied pork and beans to the affected families. Officials note limited risk of widespread hardship while residents find relief in community aid and shared humor over the situation.

Boston

Through Passengers, Mails, and Markets In Flux

The day brought through passengers from New York and the West over the Boston and Albany but mails did not arrive in time. Questions arise if delays were unavoidable or caused by red tape. Week’s clearings improve though speculative market slows. iron cities Pittsburg and Detroit shine brighter than before.

New York West Boston Albany Pittsburg Detroit

All Sorts and a Big Lawsuit in Chelsea Context

A jumble of city notes, gossip, and anecdotes from Chelsea and beyond, mentioning Med Tenney and the pug, postal delays, political quips, and fashion absurdities. The item blends opinion, humor, and stray items from newspapers, with references to trains, riots, telephones, and World events, all delivered in a lively 19th century tone.

Old man recalls mill dispute and riot at mill yard

A Detroit Free Press reader recounts a night of confusion about a sawmill. He describes the crowd shouting time and bets off as officers intervene. He mentions Shake, a boy named Shaker, and a plan to have Shake apologize at home rather than face punishment.

Shake Mr. Dunder Central Station Jake Toledo Chicago Dean Bill Johnny Detroit Free Press

Diverse Society Notes From Washington and Europe

A collection of social sketches and updates recounts Minister Pendleton and wife in Berlin praise, Dorsey’s Santa Fe bid and Senate dreams, Bismarck’s wife described, editor changes in Waterville, Miss Lela Johnson praised, Susan B. Anthony’s Washington visit, Charles Gayarre’s aging lecture, watch dial pioneers Fernand Schmalz and G C Firmbach, Sam Jones’s phrenology, veteran longevity, a Crane telegram, Prince Kropotkine’s looks and wife, Parnell money rumors, US political candidate retrospectives, Horace M. Jordan’s recovery progress, and medical notes on his leg healing.

Stephen W. Dorsey Santa Fe Senate New Mexico Bismarck Lela Johnson Febiger Washington Baltimore Charles Gayarre Louisiana Jackson New Orleans Crescent City

Bay State Club Dinner Celebrates Washington's Birthday

Colonel Coveney the Bay State Club secretary announced a Washington's Birthday dinner at the Revere House with prominent guests from Washington and noted the annual meeting will precede the dinner to elect officers for the year. Invitations have gone to Senators and Congressmen, collectors, officials, and local leaders. seating is for 275 at the dining hall, and advance names are urged as demand will exceed supply.

Coveney Bay State Club Washington Revere

Barvard College Advocate Highlights and Events

The last Advocate issue lists editors and contributors from 1850s to 1880s. Midyear exams end. second half begins with no major recitation changes. Winter athletic meetings scheduled for Feb with events in wrestling, tug of war, and gymnastic displays. A charity boat-club benefit planned for March 27 at Madison Square Garden to address debts, featuring gymnastic exhibitions and rowing crews.

The Advocate W.G. Peckham F. G. Ireland C. H. Swan C. C. Stein W. R. Tyler C. H. Barrows Lindsay Swift E. W. Morse Woodward Hudson Arthur Hale A. B. Hart J. L. Pennypack Athletic Association Tech Holmes College Glee Club Pierian Sodality Association Parker House Seward Cary Coolidge G. A. Morrison Baker Ssg Wella Bemis Lord Madison Square Garden New York Schumann Manfred Spohr Arta Liszt Dvorak Gertrude Franklin Te University Boat Club Mott Haven

University Exhibition Rowing and Sports Program

The 87 crew will lift light dumb bells, the 88 crew uses Tadian clubs, the 89 crew performs light dumb bell drills, and the champion baseball nine will pass the shot and bar bell drill. The 56 eleven will exhibit football, followed by the champion lacrosse eleven passing on lacrosse sticks. The program closes with the champion university crew rowing 200 strokes on weights.

After the Opera at Boston Ideals Impressario Rise

A critique argues Italian opera holds trend over English, praising the Boston Ideals in Boston Theatre. Manager Foster is lauded as an American impresario with Miss De Lussan seen as a rising star, plus strong performances by Macdonald, Karl, Clark, Barnbee, Huntington, Stone, and emerging talent Mena Uleary, signaling a vigorous American operatic progress and shift toward lighter standard works.

England New York Boston Victor Fra Diavolo Foster Carl Rosa America Miss de Lussan Paris Patti Macdonald Karl Clark Barnbee Lord Roeburg Miss Stone Martha Sroccinu Gy Stocking Zelie Delussan Agnes Huntington W. H. MacDonald H. A. Barnabee Heindun Morsell Gen. Froteingha Tur Ronrwan Girt Saturny—Victox

Missing inscription stone found at Arlington to be returned

The ancient monument tablet honoring Major-General Joseph H. Warren and comrades, lost for 75 years, was found during cemetery repairs and will be handed from Hiram Lodge to King Solomon Lodge at Masonic Hall on Feb 23. Wilison H Poole will present. Townsend will respond. banquet to follow with remarks from fraternal members.

King Solomon Lodge Joseph H. Warren Arlington Cemetery Hiram Lodge of Arlogion Masonic Hall Wilison H. Poole Hiram Lodge William H. Townsend Mouton Associates Monument Hobbs Jackson Guards A. ¥. Mann Brooklyn N. Y Trinity Church Henry Hadley Edward Burbeck George J. Dowling J. Harry Dilloway R. L. Quinn Rita Uphem

Temperance Society to stage Blow for Blow in Monument Hall

Omitted names note several events this week. St Francis de Sales Temperance Society hosts Byron drama Blow for Blow next Wednesday in Monument Hall. Frothingham Associates announce officers John Lonergan president and others. University clubs and Union Club Rooms host concerts and lectures tonight and upcoming dates with speakers Plan kett and McGough. Rev Lee speaks at Universalist Church on Reasons for Belief in God.

George C. Gardiner George W., Despeaux Alice Tueslley St. Francis de Sales Temperance Society Monument Hall Byron Professor Mohr Association Hall Frothingham Assocates John J. Lonergan Michael Geary T. Gillhooly John Fitzgerald Woman's Christian Temperance Union First Parish Harvard Street Monument Square Bunker Hill The Land League Union Club Main Street Christopher G. Plankett J. E. McGough South Boston Charles Follen Lee Universalist Church God

Touching Holocaust of Hancock Glorified in Jewish Sermon

A Saturday eulogy at the orthodox synagogue honors General Winfield Scott Hancock. Alfred A. Marcus lauds Hancock's nobility, domestic life, and public service, praising his gratitude to Judaism, letters, and the Montefiore anniversary as the chapel fills with solemn memory.

Israel Alfred A. Marcus Church Street Winfield Scott Mancock Garfield Hancock Moses Montefiore Sir Moses Lady Hancock Winfield Scott Hancock

Dinner clubs at Youngs Hotel feature notable guests

A Maynard era society note lists the Essex Club and Paint and Oil Club at Youngs Hotel with numerous guests including Colonel Haskell Governor Robinson and others. It records elections, admissions, and officers for several clubs plus resolutions on Joan G Webster's death and dinners at Parker's and Parker's venues.

Essex Club Young's Hotel Edward H. Haskell Robinson N. A. Horton George P. Merrill John H. Watson B. Pitman G. Frothingham Morrell Emerson Bennet Tibbets Horatio Herrick Enox County Carter C.C. Dams Clark D. C Alanson W. Beard Joseph M. Churchill George B. Loring William W. Doherty George A. O. Ernst New England Club Young’s Ezra J. Yrul Boston Club Parker’s Samuel D. Crane Maynard W. G. Stevens L. M. Smith Agricultural Club Parker's Marhall P. Wilder B. C. Clark Boston Shoe Associates Albert Plummer W. C. Lewis Franklin Adams

Insurance claims on A. T. Goodwin fire and labor meeting

Insurance on the A. T. Goodwin fire lists Hartfort Company Liverpool London and Globe Imperial Commercial Union Etna and Imperial and Commercial Union for machinery stock and fixtures totaling 5000 with actual loss 2100. A Lynn Knights of Labor cooperative shoe factory meeting elected temporary clerk W D Huntington and postponed other officers. a five member committee will draft by laws and report at the adjourned meeting at 92 Washington Street next Saturday evening. About 12000 of stock has been subscribed with 3000 still needed to complete the amount.

A. T. Goodwin Hartfort Company Liverpool London and Globe Imperial Commercial Union Etna Lynn Knights of Labor Cooperative Shoe Manufacturing Company W.D. Huntington Washington Street

Public Good Templars Meeting Voices Prohibition Faith

A large Suffolk County Good Templars gathering at Music Hall featured Commander Leonard presiding. Right Worthy Grand Templar John B Finch spoke on the order, temperance work, and the coming prohibition issue, with musical interludes by Hawthorn Quartet and Miss Annie Parks.

Suffolk County Lodge of Good Templars Music Hall Leonard Salem Hawthorn John Finch Order of Good Templars Annie Parks

Women’s Friend Society holds tenth annual meeting

At the First church last evening Mayor J M Raymond read the annual reports. Receipts for the year totaled 1631 10 including 980 for board and donations 538 10 for the intelligence office and 250 59. Expenditures were 170 99. Boarders over ten years ranged 6 to 16 with last year’s average 12. Four normal school girls board in the home. A bequest of 200 from Enoch Lord noted. Services led by Rev L B Voorhees Fielder Graee and E Bolles. Mrs Sarah Fuller had her satchel with 25 in money and a 47 10 check stolen in Almy Bigelow Wasaburne’s Saturday night.

Women’s Friend Society J. M. Raymond Intelligence Office Enoch Lord L. B. Voorhees Fielder Graee E. ©. Bolles Sarah Fuller Almy, Bigelow & Wasaburne

Mrs Jennie Bush Released In Municipal Court Case

Mrs Jennie Bush wife of Dlaries F Bush was arraigned before Judge Churchill at the Municipal Court Saturday. Her counsel argued the mortgage was given by Bush without her knowledge and that she had done no wrong in selling the furniture. Judge Courohill approved the discharge. Bush is believed to be in Canada and Mrs Bush and her child may have joined him.

Devilshoof Mena Uleary Friquet Jacques Jennie Bush Dlaries F. Bush Churchill Bush Jundge Courohill Canada

Appointment of George M. Stearns as U S district attorney

The Springfield Union notes widespread praise for George M. Stearns named United States district attorney, suggesting President Cleveland would be reassured by the affirmations. Citizens and contemporaries express that Stearns is a good man and worthy of the appointment.

Springfield

Democrats trust questioned by Chandler Robeson and Blaine

The Boston Herald notes no blemish on the integrity of late Democratic leaders Mevel llan Hancock and Seymour, while Chandler Robeson and Blaine insist the Democrats are not fit to govern.

Boston Herald Mevlellan Hancock Seymour Chandler Robeson Blaine

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