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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1886

Page

2

Legislature of 1886 Seen as More Fortunate Than Its Predecessor

The piece contrasts the recently adjourned 1885 session with the new 1886 Legislature. It warns Boston of continued friction with state lawmakers, urges careful policy, notes potential biennial sessions, and calls for measured reform on labor, liability, and church establishment conflicts amid political tensions.

Natrow Boston Messares

Fishermen Seek Relief, Rebates, and Fair Taxation

The New England fishermen, hardy and long established, protest onerous tariffs that burden their livelihoods. They oppose abolition of existing duties without compensation and urge rebates on vessels and outfits, arguing for a rational taxation system to prevent being taxed out of existence. They seek government action and, if needed, a commission to safeguard their interests.

New England United States Richard 8. Spofford Woodbury Great Britain Commission Congress Fshermen

Marriage with deceased wife’s sister bill gains popular support

A London commentary argues the new House of Commons shows a more liberal, open character likely to back the long-debated bill permitting marriage to the sister of a deceased wife. It portrays the old prohibition as unfashioned and foolish and predicts MPs will not uphold such prejudice.

Bill House of Commons Rankin Washington Cleveland Leader Awsey Wisconsin Joe Rankin

The President and Congress Patrole in Civil Service Debate

Washington reports the President urging independence of the executive from the legislature and demanding Congress fulfill its oath-bound duties. He aims to curb congressional influence on patronage while relying on Congress as advisers. The piece notes past harms from patronage and cites the new civil service law as a partial fix, with the President to act as final court in related matters.

Washington New York Herald Congress Hendricks Wall Street News William G. Stshbecker Yonkers National House of Representatives Sable Albany Argus Hays Rutherford B Duke of Republic Bigs Farm

A Political Jest and News From Far and Wide

A long, satirical look at President Cleveland and opponents, plus a collage of novelty items. Brief notes include California weather, Nebraska teachers, and geographies, with mentions of Hugh Conway, Lord Brougham, and Joe Rankin amid eclectic societal snippets.

Presidents equipage draws eyes as seal browns improve

The Washington Star notes that the presidents’ equipage attracts much attention. The seal browns have improved notably under keeper Albert Hawkins, with Keeh gaining about 150 pounds since earlier measurements.

The Washington Star Albert Hawkins Keeh

Negro Journalism in History and Present Conditions

A veteran journalist writes on the rise and struggles of Black newspapers. He catalogs the key publications, notes the Enterprise and Freeman lead in circulation, and explains how mismanagement and stockholder interference undermine Black journalism while praising dedicated editors like J. A. Arnesaux and L. Thomas Fortune. The piece highlights salaries, staffing, and the stamina needed to sustain these papers.

New York Sun United States N.Y Alumni Philadelphia New York Enterprise The New York Freeman J. A. Arnesaux Paris Institute Freeman L. Thomas Fortune Howard University Maine California Enterprise al O Inter Ae Iinsis New York Pegro

Mayors O'Brien Address Praised for Reform Promises

The Boston mayoral address is welcomed by supporters and critics alike for low taxes, civil service reform, secure department heads, and refusal to increase debt. Editorials call it thoughtful, vigorous, and worthy of enduring brass, urging citizens to read and judge its bold stance against political tricksters.

O’brien the Herald O'Brien Boston New York Times Advertiser

Dakota as a Spate of Statehood Schemes by Campbell

From the Philadelphia Times a profile of Hugh J. Campbell, once a Chambersburg schoolteacher, carving a political path to Dakota. It traces his wartime service, Louisiana political acts, and his audacious bid to birth a full-fledged Dakota State through a convention, constitution, and elections, all before Congress’ verdict.

Philadelphia Times Hugh J. Campbell Dakota Chambersburg Penn Frank Tritle Nevada Arizona Tom Boyd Congress Campbell General Lyon Missouri Louisiana Hayes Packard United States Territory of West Brotherhood of States New Commonwealth Galaxy of States

The Present Dictator and Parnell’s Position

From Joseph Hatton's letter the quiet stance of Mr Parnell contrasts with his late foe. Parnell leads eighty to eighty six backers mostly shopkeepers and tradesmen. He and his party appear dignified and constitutional compared with Mr Gladstone and allies who may not form a government.

Joseph Hatton Mr. Parnell Parnell Gladstone Lora Salisbury

Salisbury plans wider self government for England and Ireland

Distinctive Tories push ministers, with Salisbury reportedly offering extended local self rule. Ireland hesitates, calling it separate from home rule while England’s counties would gain local governance. Parnell may accept as a step toward full Irish Parliament, or reject as a phase toward complete home rule.

Lord Salisbury Ireland England Parnell

Blonde clairvoyant defends home after burglary scare

Mrs Helen Fairchild a clairvoyant medium and her two sons repelled a would be intruder at 314 Shawmut Avenue after a theater night burglary. A large purse sealiskin sacque valued at 120 dollars was taken along with other valuables. The fifth division police seek the culprits.

Shawmut Avenue Helen Fairchild Fairchild

Reforms and Opinions From a Patchwork Page

A column in a Chicago reading features varied items on General McClernand’s consular prospects and aging, Simon Cameron’s Pennsylvania influence, and calls for legislative reform. It notes hydrophobia treatment debates, a Paris hospital idea, and a mayoral remedy proposing a running commissioner for horse railroads.

Sunday Trains From Boston To Lynmana Way Stations

Railroad timetable fragment lists Sunday departures from Boston to Lynmana Way Stations with multiple morning and evening trains. Entries reference intercity, regional connections toward Newburyport Portsmouth Portland Bangor St John Halifax and Western Division routes via various branches. Names T Furber and Flanders appear as officials.

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Local ledger item shows varied numbers and fees

A fragmented OCR line lists multiple numeric values and small amounts such as 212.40, 34, 7.45, 8.88, 9, 2.15, and 13.44. The text appears as a mixed bookkeeping record without clear context or named entities.

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