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.
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Natrow
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Yonkers
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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.
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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.
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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.
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the Herald
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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