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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1886

Page

2

Vermont Senator Edmunds Draws Bitter Fire From Partisans

The essay denounces George F. Edmunds as a partisan foe of Southern interests and criticizes his recent actions in the Blaine affair, Smalley confirmation fight, and Senate leadership. It blasts his conduct as hypocritical while attacking his stance on reconstruction, tariffs, and federal fertilizer policy debates.

Ithis Quinard Boston Vermont Edmunds Senate Burlington Hiram Atkins Smith Atkins Mr. Edmunds Mr. Blaine Judge Thurman Thurman Blaine Union Pacific Hendricks Logan United States Advertiser Dickenson New York Edwards Smalley Hhis Treasury Department Armington Treasury George F. Edmunds Harmers

Proposal to establish agricultural experiment stations hearings

The congressional committee on agriculture and forestry considers a bill to set up experiment stations with state college links under the 1862 land grant act. It would join plans to elevate the agriculture bureau to a cabinet department and reflects the National Agricultural and Dairy Association discussions. Critics say such schemes burden farmers rather than aid their business.

Territory Chicago Burdette Congressional Committee On Agriculture and Forestry Bureau of Agriculture National Agricultural and Dairy Association New York

Trade measures for fencing and netting with Australian colonies

The text notes steps to expand trade with Australian colonies including a plan to build fencing and wire netting to curb rabbits. Queensland votes to buy 2550 miles of fencing and 450 miles of small mesh netting, with a 300 mile route and a further 100 miles northward. The government allocates 250000 dollars for the project, with 1300 miles of fencing needed in New South Wales and Victoria ready to forego duty on wire due to high demand.

Queensland New South Wales

Senator Jones Left To Be Reached By Delegation

A Detroit mission is hoped to resolve Senator Jones personal fixation affecting his duties. If the delegation fails the sergeant at arms should intervene and, failing that, Florida may need action to avoid misrepresentation by a Democratic state.

Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia Press Cincinnati OE Bcc Peter Jones Ebsq Detroit Free Press Jones Florida

Iron trade mood in Hogland and wage contrasts

Consul-General Waller notes Hogland’s iron trade is subdued but wages for labor have doubled in fifty years for roughly half the effort. He argues workers are more efficient and better paid than those in France and Germany, despite those nations protecting their industries.

Hogland Waller France Germany

Local paper mocks rival’s pretentiously festive edition

The Lowell Times quips about a rival issue appearing as if it celebrated a national birthday a day early, hinting at overzealous celebration and promising it won’t recur.

The Lowell Times

Kentucky Whiskey Output in 1885 Reveals Hidden Stocks

In 1885 Kentucky produced 10,022,000 gallons of whiskey which may have met only part of domestic demand, with additional reserves noted as stored in cellars. The report highlights substantial unseen supplies and potential overhang in supply.

Kentucky

New York Life Insurance Co Reports 1885 Gains

The New York Life Insurance Company posts income over 16100000 and claims about 3000000 in policyholder payments for 1885. Surplus rises by nearly 4000000 and assets exceed 7000000, with growth attributed to liberal policyholder dealings and careful risk acceptance and investments. The firm marks its 41st year amid steady expansion despite past crises.

New York Life Insurance Company New York

Hazen and Abbe Scandals Shake Fort Myer Era Signals Office

An 1861 Fort Myer signaling school and Hazen's quarters use spark a detailed exposé. It accuses Hazen of improper commutation overlap and private use of public property, tying Abbe to a meteorological bibliography sale and dubious pay.

Montreal Witness Washington Post Fort Myer General Hazen House Committee On War Department Hazen R. P. Strong Fourth Artillery Fort Adams R. I William Baird Sixth Cavalry Fort Bayard N. M T., W. Morrison Sixth Infantry Columbus Barracks G. P. Cotton First Artillery Fort Canby W. T O. L. Hein First Cavalry Strong Brooklyn Baird Army Ft. Myer Signal Office Washington Signal Service Myer Cleveland Abbe Weather Service Abbe Professor Abbe Alive Albee Geenat Hszen Abbe Geveral Hazenl Lincoln Logan Congress Cup Forsooth Hezen Seti i United States Huzen the Signal Services Congress Friends of the Weather Republic South Penrod New York Fort Meyer Gererry Hazen Garlington Greely St. John N. F Neptune de Long Lena Greel Ufcer Cape Sabine Greele Fort Congar Lady Franklin Confidentiat Gevere

Fragmented numeric codes and times from archival page

A dense line of numbers, times, and lettered codes appears across an archival page segment. Readable context is minimal, with scattered figures and partial phrases like Mount Bove and various timestamps. no coherent events or identities emerge.

Transcontinental train schedule pattern through New England 1886

The fragment lists multiple named routes from Boston westward and to Syracuse and Chicago with various departures, including 6:30 am accommodation, 7:00 am daily express, Pullman sleeping cars, and connections via Albany and Keene. It mentions numerous towns, junctions, and rail lines with times and car types though many details are fragmented.

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