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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1886

Page

2

Submarine guns and the Monitor era stir American invention

The Boston Post discusses a new American submarine gun designed to fire a 25 foot long projectile weighing 1590 pounds, viewed as a potential revolution in naval warfare. It notes the device, its testing at Woolwich Arsenal, and compares it to the Monitor and Ericsson’s Destroyer, while cautioning that practical confirmation is needed before upheaving modern naval strategy.

United States Johan London Telegraph America Woolwich Arsenal Ericsson Monitor Merrimac

The Proper Hour for Dinner in Early New York Opinion

A discussion on dinner time in New York contrasts with London habits, arguing that late meals suit busy merchants and urban life. It cites Boston’s noon dining trend, New York’s appetite for variety, and warns against overemphasis on early eating. The piece defends dinner at seven to eight lingers as prudent for health, digestion, and social ease.

Boston New York London New York Sun Boston Merchants Sun Metropolis Burgundy Terrapin

Noted Figures and Society Fallout Across Nations

A collage of brief items shows John Ruskin honored by political economists, New Haven Masons agitating a new temple, Senator Beck denying rifts with Cleveland in Louisville, and Hubbard selling The Hubbard Company led by J L Treat. Queen Victoria orders Mors et Vita, Hawthorne’s House of the Seven Gables linked to Lenox, and various notes on leaders, markets, births, and marriages.

New Haven

Humane Society of Massachusetts Celebrates 100th Anniversary

The Humane Society of Massachusetts marked its centennial at Dr. J Collins Warren's Beacon Street home. Established to reward bravery and life saving, it runs lifeboats across rivers and harbors, supports five free hospital beds, and honors crews with medals and money. Awards were given for notable rescues by Joseph Golden, Captain James, Captain Joshua James, and Captain John B Parsons among others.

the Humane Society of Massachusetts J. Collins Warren Beacon Street Warren John Warren Royal Humane Society of England Humane Society of Massachusetts Tus Massachusetts Massachusetts General Hospital United States England France Tuisis Boston Charles D. Hemans M. D Augustus T. Perkins Abbott Lawrence H. Hollis Huntewell Charles H. Joy Charles W. Amory Henry Lee John Collins Warren Joseph Golden Smith Yard South Boston Thomas Henry Chandler Golden Erus O Frank Gilvarder Gilver Wormstead Anita Owen Naptasket James Nantasket Beach Joshu, James Osceola F. James Ambrose B. Mitchell John L. Mitchell Eugene Mitchell New Bedford Chester Howe Moneghan Riley Massapong Lake Addie Leavy Flat Point Rockport Parsons John B. Parsons, Jr Joan Smith William Broomfield Loring Gray Simon Halley Gons Joshua James Hull Society Nantasket John B. Parsons

Bayard as statesman and secretary praised by reviewer

The author argues that William H. Bayard is misrepresented by critics and contends his refusal to Rome was wise. Hurlbut’s grievance is noted, while Bayard’s legislative skill and broad knowledge are highlighted, though his executive tenure in the State Department is deemed unequal to Seward’s era.

Arthur Richmond North American Review William Henry Hurlbut Italy Bayard Hurlbut Rome State Department William H. Seward Senate

It Seems the Apaches Must Go from the Territory

An editorial outlines plans to remove the Apaches, including routes such as guarding watering places and shooting deserters, using bloodhounds, or turning them over to frontiersmen and cowboys. It asserts the outcome that the Apaches must go and not return.

Lord North

Miss Cleveland at White House a model mistress in deed

The piece lauds Mrs. Cleveland as mistress of the White House and praises her restraint on social excesses. It notes her brother’s presidency and asserts the mansion should remain free of offense while benefiting from a refined, capable hostess. The tone is favorable toward the First Lady and the ceremonial governance of the White House society.

Cleveland

Newspapers Debut Fresh New Year Attire in Elegant Garb

The Haverhill Evening Bulletin, Baltimore American and Buffalo Courier showcase updated suits of the latest cut and artistic material. Their statements remain keen and engaging, while the new typography appears as a near perfect expression of the printers' craft.

Haverhill Evening Bulletin Baltimore American Buffalo Courier Post

Maine Voters Question Boutelle as Congressman

A critic repeats accusations that Boutelle’s prior actions show folly and predicts he will make a spectacle as congressman. The piece challenges many Maine residents to reconsider representation by him.

Boutelle Maine

Hawthorne’s New Comedy Woes at Madison Square Theatre

The Philadelphia Call reports Julian Hawthorne facing a flood of demands from a soubrette and leading lady in his new Madison Square Theatre comedy. He inventoried 300 lines, two songs, costumes, and 24 kisses for the soubrette, and warned he may not return until spring after promising dozens of additions.

Julian Hawthorne Madison Square Theatre A. M. Palmer Hawthorne Mawthorne Mary Queen of Scots Mr. Hawthorne Sag Harbor Mr. Palmer Chicago News

Franklin Typographical Society Holds Sixty Third Annual Meeting

The Franklin Typographical Society met at Wadman Hall with President William Whittle presiding. Treasurer's report shows receipts 2038 and expenses 196029, leaving 753.71 in banks, $600 better than last year. Officers elected include President William Anderson and Treasurer Hugh O'Brien.

The Franklin Typographical Society Wadman Hall William Whittle H. R. Danforth William Anderson Daniel T. Dubig Murray Co. Upham Lemuel Murch Hugh O’ Brien Harry W. Hail George A. Hinchcliffe John Elliott James F. Cotter William Hi. Nelson Charles W. Brown William P. McCarty Nathaniel A. Stevenson Michael Corcoran Charles W. Holden George £. Clark John D. Whitcomb Henry Squire Henry L. Saxton Henry R. Danforth

Appleton Statue Plan Sparks Boston Quarrels

The late Thomas C. Appleton backed a $15,000 Boston statue project for the Norse discoverer of America. He left $10,000 in his will toward the balance and named the trust that will handle the remainder, triggering local debate over the plan and its aims.

New York Sun Thomas C. Appleton Boston America Appleton

Biennial Elections Debate at Massachusetts Dinner

Ex Governor Claflin presided with Senator George F Hoar delivering the address praising education from town meetings amid shifting Massachusetts politics toward cities. Speakers weighed annual versus biennial elections while new members were elected to several clubs and numerous society dinners followed with notable guests and officers announced.

Massachusetts Club Young’s Claflin George F. Hoar Massachusetts West John L. Swift A. W. Beard Joseph Mason E. B.stoddard Worcester A. D. Chamberlain Boston R. W. Burdette Hingham E. Burt Phillips Cambridge Mr. Bryton Fall River New England Folsom Middlesex Club Buffum Ot Lynn William Roberts Board of Prison Commissioners George N. Goff Rehoboth Threattyne Club Quartermaster Batchelder Second Henry S. Rowe Horace B. Fisher Benjamin James James C. Tucker P. McIntyre President Woon Merchants’ Association A. Shuman John Tobin Parker House Fruit and Produce Exchange Quincy House Harris 8. Bean Edwin Robinson E. Butterfield C. Henry Kimball A. A. Kendall Jonathan Bigelow Cyrus Ricker Aldelbert Mead Gardner Chapino A. W. Patch Charles A. Keyes Wholesale Grocers’ Association Charles B. Raymond Charles River Street Railway Company George H. Williams New York and New England Railroad C. E. Moody Eastern Boston and Maine Railroad Turner Lowell Road Eastman

On the Beach Bow Fortern and Shipwrecked Sailors Aid

In Boston at the Hanover Street Chapel the Boston Seamen's Friend Society assists destitute seamen. The chaplain notes a harsh winter with many wrecks from Hatteras to Cape Ann and widespread unemployment. The charity provides food lodging and ship placement aid, avoids cash handouts, and seeks heavy cast-off clothing to clothe shipwrecked sailors.

Hanover Street Boston Seaman’s Friend Society Mr. Nickerson Philadelphia Eagle North Street POST Hatteras Cape Ann Newburyport Gloucester North End

Massachusetts School for Feeble minded annual report details

The thirty-eighth annual trustees report shows 1884 pupil counts 142 with 92 boys and 50 girls, 1885 counts 140 with 80 boys and 60 girls. Of 39 discharged, 4 died, 2 epileptic, 2 too ill, 9 unimprovable, 11 removed to prevent pauperism, 11 returned home. Ten discharged improved, 12 much improved. Health was good early, August-September illness due to hospital shortage. Need more room in asylum, custodial wards expanded to one per sex, more training space, and an extra attendant. Industrial teaching showed promise but limited by staff. Howe Farm progress slowed by disease in August. farm work remains satisfactory, large boys can handle stock and crops. Repair needs at South Boston buildings. Financials: cash on hand Oct 1, 1884 and receipts of 8300 dollars with borrowings. year-end cash balance 327 dollars.

Trustees of The Massachusetts Howe Farm Medfield South Boston Inclding

Boston’s old fishing families mocked as codfish aristocracy

Captain Codman notes a shift in Boston’s social image from proud fishing fleets to heavy wealth from railroads mortgages and western ownership. The piece contrasts past esteem for local maritime roots with current elites who own large mortgages and distant cities.

Captain Codman New York Evening Post Boston

Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir of Calisaya Tonic Claim

An 19th century advertisement touts the Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir of Calisaya by Caswell Hazard & Co New York as the best tonic for indigestion low spirits and debility and a remedy for fever and ague and other intermittent fevers. It is sold by all druggists and recommended for patients recovering from fever or sickness.

Eac Calisaya Caswell, Hazard & Co New York

Eastern Division Train Timetable Fragments

Station on east street opposite Friend street shows a dense timetable for commuter routes from Boston to Biddeford Saco North Conway and coastal towns including Portsmouth Hampton Amesbury Newburyport and Lynn Sunday and weekday departures listed with varying times and destinations. A complex schedule outlines daily and Sunday trains with connections via Saugus and Western Divisions and a final note naming J. F. Furber as General Manager.

Boston Lynn and Way Revere Chelsea Salem Newburyport Portsmouth Mewburyport Portland Bangor St. John Halifax Saugus Western North Berwick Scarborough Junction Warkinemen Jas. T. Furber

Fitchbure Railroad Data Fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows numbers and codes such as 2.10 8 BW Avy Oe 15 7.85 8.50 8-45 1. 98 14 AMm 212.46 21.06 74 43 4 ex Remrr 6 7.48 8.18 8.25 3.83 mo 42 9.14 1.2e a 14 .81 6.02 6.u 10.38 10-58rm 4.25 25-68 £ 7.96 indicating financial or schedule figures for Fitchbure Railroad.

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