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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1886

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Edmunds and the President in the Suspensions Clash

The piece critiques Senator Edmunds and Republican attempts to compel disclosure of the President’s reasons for removals. It argues the Senate lacks power over suspensions and warns the move aims to embarrass President Cleveland. It also notes the 1869 act and questions the theory of continued suspensions and confirmations.

Edmunds Vermont Congress Senate Alabama Duskin Senator Hoar Mr. Edmunds Lamont Cleveland

Fishermen Rights and Trade With British North America

The piece argues that bait ice and similar supplies for fishermen do not derive from treaties but from statutes and executive action. It notes the 1818 treaty, the 1830 shift opening direct trade, and that Canada and Newfoundland policies could affect access, while insisting the fishermen will honor the treaty and avoid provoking disputes.

England United States Washington Great Britain British North America Canada Newfoundland

Forest Fire Protection Hearing Advocates Stronger State Law

A committee on agriculture heard earnest advocates push for a comprehensive law to curb forest fires in Massachusetts. They warn annual fire losses exceed tree destruction, harming soil fertility and future forest regrowth, with fires nearly as common as building fires and limited prevention measures currently in place.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society Sargent Massachusetts

Hawley Praised for Piano Forte Performance

The Bangor Whig lauds Senator Hawley for ability to play music on the piano forte. It questions how he can deliver music and why he should perform at the instrument, framing his talent as notable in the publication.

Bangor Whig Hawley

Eclectic Jokes and Notables Stirring 19th Century Readers

A collage of humorous remarks and social sketches range from theatre chatter and prodigious libraries to political quips. Notable bits reference Senatorial questions, a New York reception misnaming, legal oddities, and Virginia estates tied to Mann Page, painting a vivid snapshot of cultural life and public discourse.

Notable Aboard and Edits Across Cities and Nations

A string of brief notes reports John F. Andrew visiting New York General Nelson Miles at the Hotel Vendome Stephen S. Gregory of Chicago and Iroquois Club dying Miss Clara Morris’s neuralgia disrupts a Baltimore audience Colonel Francie Eastman retires from Utica Press George E. Dunham succeeds him Horace Watters dies in Millbury the town’s oldest manufacturer Ada Braham marries William E Burke in New York Prince Henry of Battenberg mocked in London World Storm Bull linked to Wisconsin University Sitting Bull’s foe John Kelly’s health deteriorates Rev W A Cooper elected superintendent of Baldwin Place Home Ex-Governors of Connecticut named Temperance St John attacked in Hartford Hawley attacks St John Cox enjoys Italian opera in Constantinople Perus Teatro Municipal del Campello produces Un Ballo Maschera with Boston soprano Lauri Gyron Conte de Warwick cast noted.”

Horace Watters Millbury Ada Braham Dave Braham New York William E. Burke Prince Henry of Battenberg London Storm Bull Ole Bull Wisconsin University Sitting Bull Connecticut Chauncey F. Cleveland William T. Minor Alexander H. Holly Joseph R. Hawley James KE Charles R. Ingersoll Charles B. Andrews Hobart B. Bigelow Thomas M. Waller Cleveland Waller Temperance St. John State Senate House Judas Iscariot Satan United States Hawley Hartford Courant Mr. St. John Cox Constantinople Teatro Municipal del Campello Peru Signora Lauri Gyron Boston Mass Enrico Giordano Henry Gordon Conte de Warwick Governatore di

Boston Book-keepers Branch Forms Under National Federation

The National Federation of Book-keepers launches a Boston branch at the Quincy House. The group aims for social ties and an employment bureau while avoiding wage and hour disputes. John F. Dowd elected chairman with R S Hamilton, L D Drury, and Frederick Dobie in key posts. A follow-up meeting is planned for next Tuesday at a to-be-announced venue.

National Federation of Book-keepers Quincy House New York City Order Knights of Labor Boston New York John F. Dowd Hamilton L. D Drury Frederick Dobie

Archbishop of Cashel declines Boston invitation

In a letter to Mr. John Boyle O'Reilly dated January 29, Archbishop T. W. Crozier of Cashel regrets he cannot visit Boston to speak on Saint Patrick's Day. He cites age over sixty, heavy ecclesiastical duties, and the current political climate as reasons, though he deeply appreciates the gesture from Irish Americans.

Cashel John Boyle O'Reilly Irish Societies of Boston St. Patrick’s Day Tax Palace Taurus Irc Mr. O’reilly Dublin Thurles Collins Republi Cushing Culturd Peope General Colins Qo’ Eilly T. W. Croxyz Casnel

Boston Latin School Officers Host Reception and Drill

The Boston Latin School officers held an afternoon reception in the Dorchester building with a 2 30 drill by the school regiment. Edmands band played for dancing after the drill. Major H H Burton and several officers managed the event attended by many from Boston Latin English High School School of Technology and Dorchester schools. Notable guests included Colonel Ralph Brown Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Vila and many captains and lieutenants.

Boston Latin School Dhoor Edmands H. H. Burton A.M Norton G. L. Osgood F. L. Codman A. G. Morse A. H. Pingree F. P. Emmonds Boston Latin English High School of Technology Dorchester Ralph Brown Joseph Vila Dexter Follett James Moore John Kelly Cyrus Babb G. Shadman Sheppard Jackson Howard Howe French Barsford Mild Cials Grand Army of the Republic Washington E. N. Catlin Danhlgren Metropolitan Railroad Company Tremont House

Board of health orders vacates after flood cleanup

Yesterday the board of health inspected the flooded district and ordered vacated the houses 68 and 62 Berlin Street after tenants refused to clean basements. Tenants must pile debris for removal. Hyde Sherwin and Weston schoolhouses were cleaned disinfected and fumigated with heaters set to dry walls. Lower floors held light floating filth while work crews scrubbed cellars and floors. occupancy expected Tuesday.

Board of Health Berlin Street de Hyde Sherwin Weston

Violin Recital by Miss Chilson Pupils Draws Large Marlboro Crowd

The Marlboro recital by Miss Mattie B. Chilson’s pupils drew a large audience of local residents and neighbors. Twelve violin piano and cornet numbers featured works by De Berlot Sellincke Eichberg Mendels Sohn Fliege and Hucn with finale pisas. Notable were the class of ten violins in unison and Master Eddie Welch’s Martha passages along with Miss M L Casson piano and Mr W B Mills cornet.

Mattie B. Chilson Marlboro de Berlot Sellincke Eichberg Mendels- Sohn Fliege Hucn Martha Eddie Welch M. L Casson W. BE. Mills

Mayor Grace Visits Boston for Private Business and Talks

Mayor William R. Grace of New York spent most of yesterday on private matters and met with Mayor O'Brien at City Hall. He and his family rested at Parker House and will tour Carney Hospital this morning before lecturing at the Boston theatre Sunday. A banquet at Parker House is planned for Saturday night.

William R. Grace New York O’brien City Hall Parker House Grace Carney Hospital Boston Theatre

Harvard College annual reports detail electives and finances

Harvard College President Eliot presents the annual reports covering the elective system, athletics funding, and departmental progress. The assembly notes endowment gains, endowment needs for veterinary and medical schools, and improvements across libraries, museums, and laboratories. Financial tables list salaries, expenses, and asset values as of Aug 31, 1885, with notes on stock and cash positions.

Eliot Harvard College Eustis Department of Physical Culture Divinity School Sand Will Seon law _ school Bow Austin Hall Lawrence Scientific School Herbarium Botanic Garden Arnold Arboretum Jefferson Mysical Laboratory Observatory Museum of Comparative Zoology Ranenem

Ideals Stage Martha and closing Nevada concert at Boston

Despite last night’s storm the Boston Theatre drew a large crowd for the Ideals operatic production Martha with a strong cast including Miss Stone Miss Huntington and Messrs Clark Montgomery and Earl. The matinee at the Opera House featured Bohemian Gil and the closing season rep of Victor the blue Stocking.

Boston Martha Miss Stone Miss Huntington Earl Clark Montgomery Gil Matiposa Miss de Lussan Karl Macdonald Mr. Montgomery Victor Barnabee Meadonald Morseil Frothingham Montgomery Ion Nevada Music Hall New York Albany Muic Hall Thatcher Primrose & West’s Minstrels Madison Square Theatre A. P. Palmer Madison Square Hollis Street Globe Primrose & West Park Hoyt Bunch of Keys Bijou Lydia Thompson Burlesque Company Oxygen Denman Thompson Joshua Whitcomb Museum Howard Fannie Louise Buckingham Windsor, Sheehan and Coyne Grand Specialty World’s Museum Variety Globe Theatre Joan Stetson Mossee, Taatcher

Dedicatory Exercises for Neponset Minot Grammar School

The new Neponset Minot Grammar Schoolhouse on Neponset avenue hosted a crowded dedicatory ceremony. City officials and clergy attended as John N Porter chaired the program and Ward received the building keys from Samuel Kelley before T J Ducey and others spoke on Neponset’s early educational methods.

Minot Neponset Neponset Avenue Minct Street Wines John N. Porter Chaudrtean Dorchester Ww. H. Fitzpatrick St. Gregory’s R. C Lower Mills Leaver Boston Public Schools Vinal Cherrington H. PP. Oakman William J. Porter Timothy J. Ducey Samuel Kellay Samuel Elliot Ll.b Herbert E Davis William H. Flannagan Mr. Barrows Kneeland Hyde Messrs. Harris Wood Perkins Light Edwin Southworth J. Annie Bease H. B. Miner Dorchester Everett T. J. D>cey John W. Porter Ward Porter Messrs. Seaver Samuel Eliot Father Fitzpatrick Messrs Engeland Barrows

Knights of Pythias marks twenty second anniversary across the Union

The Order of Knights of Pythias observes its 22nd anniversary with celebrations in Boston and lodges nationwide. Massachusetts Grand Lodge HQ at 10 Pemberton Square, Boston, notes growth from five members to 240 lodges and about 170000 members, with a 1879 regeneration after a dip in 1877.

Order of Knights of Pythias Boston Boston Lodge Schiller Teutonia Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Pemberton Square Grand Lodge Francis 4. Chase Massachusetts Demon Pythias Chase Justus HA Rathbone Washington Massachsetts Fill Rver Springfield Grand Lodge of Maseschusetts

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