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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1886

Page

2

Secretary of Treasury Urges Tariff Reform and Specific Duties

The Secretary outlines two paths for Congress to reform customs revenue. He criticizes Aldrick's moiety revival and favors shifting to specific duties for most articles. Citing artificial collections, he warns against broad war duties, supports Morrison's plan to curb fraud, and urges Congress to relieve wage earners before remedial measures.

Secretary of the Treasury House of Representatives Congress Aldrick Department Treasury Department the Treasury French Executive Department Manning Morrison Ways and Means Committee

Franklin Park Plan Promises Democratic Public Pleasure

The Franklin Park plan by Frederick Law Olmsted, accepted by the park commission, promises affordable development for Boston’s diverse population. It features Playstead for children, Rotten Row for fashion, and the Country Park for unspoiled nature, aiming to unify recreation with accessibility.

Franklin Park West Roxbury Park Frederick Law Olmsted Park Commission Daily Press Boston

Fragments of satirical remarks on politics and society

A mosaic of humorous quips and satirical asides touching Cleveland and Grover Cleveland and party politics. It flashes jests about cholera, St Louis conventions, Queen Victoria, police, and various public figures, mixing wordplay with social commentary. The tone matches late 19th century newspaper miscellany.

St. Louis

Asylum for honest men urged by critics in debate

The Springfield Union argues the current rhetoric of Democrats and Republicans risks demagoguery this winter. It warns that without restraint the Massachusetts Legislature faces danger, reflecting party sentiment but lacking practical insight.

Springfield Union Union Massachusetts

Debate urged as silver coinage foes rally against Bland

A congressional coinage committee vote shows Bland lacks broad backing as moderates fear taking a firm stance. The piece argues for renewed debate and negotiation, noting growing timidity among silver supporters and that the anti free coinage cause is not hopeless.

Federal House of Representatives Bland Missouri Congress

Relief for Fitz John Porter Bill Expected to Pass

The House has passed the relief bill for Fitz John Porter and the Senate is likely to act affirmatively. A signature by the President is anticipated, completing a just act for a brave soldier who endured much and bore his hardships with patience.

House of Representatives Fitz John Porter Senate

Boston Streets Postscript From A Flood Conversation

The New York Tribune remarks that Boston rejoices in one flood result: cleaner streets. Yet the flood barely touched the streets where it crossed, leaving them in worse shape in other spots. Boston consistently maintains cleaner streets overall.

The New York Tribune Boston New York

Government to Build 85 Plus Structures at High Cost

The government plans over eighty five buildings with some costs exceeding one million dollars. If all current requests are approved, next year’s expense for this program will rise substantially.

Notable Local Figures and National Gossip Parcels

A stream of brief items notes George Bancroft walking daily to the congressional library at 86, marriages in Falmouth and Williamsport, a territorial dog of Secretary Endicott, and speeches at Atlanta for Senator Hill's statue. It covers political figures, social circles, and literary rumors with dates and names.

George Bancroft Congressional Library George G. Speare, Jr Secretary of the Commonwealth Falmouth Mary E. Jones Endicott Joan W. Daniel Virginia B. H. Hill Atlanta

Wanted There as a Witness Also Wanted in Several Other Places

E P Timmins a Tarrytown burglar arrested at Lynn on Feb 4 occupies a cellar police headquarters in Pembroke Square. He awaits New York officers to return him to Tarrytown for burglary cases. Westchester and Essex counties plan to use him as a witness. he may plead guilty in Lynn and faces lengthy prison terms if returned to Westchester. Pinkertons hold warrants for burglary on multiple counts. Timmins will be sent to New York City tonight then to Tarrytown tomorrow.

Timmins Tarrytown N. Y Lynn Pemberton Square New York Westchester County Boston Hurlburt Essex County Westhester County Pinkertons Massachusetts New York City District Court Washington Adams Shepey Gramdfather Hoar Democratic Party Lowell Jefferson John Adams Levi Lincoln Hayes Judge Lowell Bradbury Maine House United States Department of Justice Morgan Mupson Vs. Manufacturing Company Maffit Rogers Hendryx Supreme Court Congress John McClary Perkins

Boston Opera Season Nears Close with Sherwood Concert

The Boston Theatre drew large crowds as the Boston Ideals repeated Fra Diavolo with Miss Delussan as Zerlina. Tonight Martha will be sung, Saturday features The Bohemian Girl and a farewell Victor performance, marking the sixth show of the season. William H. Sherwood opened the Meionaon piano concerts with a varied program of masterworks and generous audience applause. The second concert is scheduled for February 24 at 3 o'clock.

Boston Boston Ideals Fra Diavolo Zslie Delussan Zerlina Martha Victor Meionaon William H. Sherwood Sherwood

Duryea Denny Nuptials At Central Congregational Church

Miss Annie F Duryea daughter of Rev Joseph T Duryea wed Mr William Denny at 7:30 PM in Central Congregational Church Newbury Street. Rev J T Duryea officiated and the church featured flowers and tropical plants. Bridesmaids wore pale blue satin and carried Jacqueminot and Marcel roses. Ushers included Charles Rollins Fred Bales Frank Briggs John Chandler George Billings Ames and Clinton. A reception followed at Union Park residence. The couple will reside on Hereford Street and receive after March 10 at Hovel Hereford.

Annie F. Duryea Joseph T. Duryea Wiliam Denny Central Congregational Church Newbury Street J. T. Duryea Guertin Miss Duryea Jacqueminot Marcel al Neiroses Charles Rollins Fred Bales Commonwealth Avenue Frank Briggs John Chandler Dorchester George Billings Marlboro Street Mr. Ames Mr. Klinton Mr. Duryes Union Park Hovel Hereford Hereford Street

Whats Mines Mine by George Macionald

Review praises Whats Mine's Mine as one of the author's best works. It centers on Alister Macruadh a young Scotch laird and his romance with a wealthy merchant's daughter. A land feud arises as the merchant seeks control of Macruadh's land but fails, leading to a happy ending.)

George Macionald Alister Macruadh Highlands Macruadh Messrs, D. Lothrop & Co

Funeral for James A Deland Held at Longwood Home

The funeral for James A. Deland, superintendent of the Boston Art Club, was held yesterday from his Longwood residence. A large gathering of friends attended, with Rev. Mr. Prescott officiating. Mr. Avery, superintendent of the Central Club, was notified promptly after the sudden death became known and arranged the funeral.

James A. Deland Boston Art Club Longwood Mr. Prescott Mr. Avery Central Club Delsad

Senate raises for federal district judges spark public protest

A Boston Post letter argues against a Senate bill boosting federal district judge salaries to 5000 yearly, citing cost of living myths, political appointments, and the danger of a moneyed aristocracy. It highlights Senate Hoar and opponents Morgan and George, questions judges' qualifications, and recalls Lincoln era pay.

Boston Post Senate of the United States Senate House of Representatives American Congress Hoar Morgan Alabama George Mississippi van Wyck Nebraska Coke Texas Brown Cockrell Colquitt Farley Groome Harris Pugh Ransom Vance Williams Washington New Hampshire Supreme Court Ana Ara Perley Samuel D. Bell Charles Doe Massachusetts Franklin Pierce United States Supreme Court Abraham Lincoln Jefferson Lincoln Supreme Court of the United States Jackson McCrary Dullon West Arafv Feders Bench Senator Hoar Lowell Judge Lowell Boston Journal

Boston assigns thirty four first assistant assessors

The Boston board of assessors submitted to Mayor O Brien a list of thirty four appointees for first assistant assessors, with seventeen from last year replaced. Three new members are Dennis F Brennan James Fegan and William W Lord. The list covers wards 13 21 19 12 8 7 6 16 14 18 10 24 1 23 25 and others. The board notes experience and district knowledge as criteria and will appoint the thirty three second assistant assessors in about three weeks.

Board of Assessors O’brien Dennis F. Brennan James Fegan William W. Lord Iosiah Whitten Frank BH. Pendergast John Bryant John F. Kelly Charles O Boston Hugh O’brien Benjamin Cushing Andrew J. Brown James Carney Jonnah Cook George A. Comins William H. Cundy Edward H. Daily John H. Duane Hiram KE. Felch James T. Gullagher John J. Gartland John H. Griggs John H. Grbiia Eertain Hatch Samuel Hichborn Charles B. Hunting Richardson Hutchinson Horace Loring Jerome S. Macdonald L. Foster Morse Benjamin F. Palmer John Pattison George S. Pendergast Henry C. Pickering Frank S. Pratt Henry Pierce Dennis G. Quirk Horace Smith Frederick H Temple Charles BE. Temple George W. Warren William A. Wheeler

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