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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1886

Page

2

Governor Robinson’s Message Draws Mixed Reviews

Boston Post critiques Governor Robinson’s third message as stale yet practical. It notes no bold shift on the New York and New England railroad sale and mentions a $94 000 gap compared with higher bids. The piece also comments on civil service reforms, wage payments, and committee appointments led by Mr Belmont and Mr Curtin.

Robinson New York and New Lagland

Bills and resolutions fill House session with local and national aims

Members introduced bills on bankruptcy uniformity, tariff and internal revenue reform, and art works duties. State requests dominated public building projects for New Bedford Worcester Lynn and Springfield while Michigan sought bridges and coastal life-saving stations. Castle Island occupancy, eight hour work day, pension schemes, and hospital sales were notable items as broad national questions receded under a flood of local measures.

House Collins United States Reid North Carolina Belmont Hewit Mexico Davis New Bedford Rice Worcester Lovering Lynn Rockwell Springfield Boutelle Houston Michigan St. Clair Romeo Marine City Lapeer Mt. Clemens Jackson Grand Haven East Saginaw Marquette Detroit River Belle Isle Park Detroit Castle Island Boston Harbor Chelsea Long

Speaker names committees and party balance noted

The article outlines committee appointments on ways and means, coinage, judiciary and others. It praises Bland at coinage and Randall on appropriations while criticizing Carlisle’s stance and Ranney’s indolence, with remarks on Collins Maybury Ranney Lovering Mitchell and party representation.

Kelley McKinley Bland Mr. Bland House of Representatives Randall Appropriations Committee Carlisle Collins Judiciary Committee Mr. Maybury Ways and Means Ranney Lovering Labor Committee Mitchell Connecticut

Russia Needs Competent Finance Minister More Than a Czar

The editor praises Mayor O'Brien as a model for a Russian minister of finance. The 1884 budget shows income at $352,265,000, $5,600,000 below estimates, with customs receipts slipping despite tariff hikes. Expenditures rise from $272,055,000 in 1875 to $363,950,000 in 1884, and national debt stands at $2,223,725,000 on January 1, 1884.

O’brien Russia

Boston Diplomat Word Pronation Sparks Foreign Minister Remarks

A Washington minister quips that a Boston woman of culture pronounces diplomate like diplomat. He notes locals say diploma and laments why cultivated women defy orthoepy, admitting a dislike for our women.

Washington Boston

The Post Presses For Inquiry Targeting Field Editorials

The Post hints at an investigation to show energy and impact, suggesting Field may have written a sharp Boston editorial for copying. The Transcript defends its own approach, mocking the unworthy insinuation and upholding its method of journalism as superior.

Field Boston Ranscript

Egypt Exploration Fund Praised by Wilder at New England Society

Honorable Marshall P. Wilder lauds the Egypt Exploration Fund in his annual address before the New England Historical Society. He commends public support and Boston donations to the Museum of Fine Arts. A Naucratis collection is at sea and a Zoan collection is expected to follow.

Egypt Exploration Fund Marshall P. Wilder New England Historical Society Boston Museum of Fine Arts

Clergy Back Early-Closing Movement for Saturday Afternoons

New York clergy urge early closing on Saturday afternoons and many have preached in favor. Some are genuine philanthropists while others imitate worldly enterprise to attract young people to their churches.

New York

Connecticut Prohibitionists Protest School Fund Investment

The Connecticut Prohibitionists denounce a $27,000 school fund investment in brewery mortgages. The temperance faction criticizes the venture as part ownership in beer vats and fermenting tabs, reflecting the Voice’s view on the transaction.

Connecticut

Whimsical News Bits from a 19th Century Page

A collage of satirical items quotes politics and society from de General Court to Boston Opera. Jests range from whisker bills for Guynor to a Nassau of mischief with Parnell Cleveland and Lucretia Borgia, plus punning notes on poetry and fashion.

Mistah Guynor

Fragmented Texan Siftings excerpt with slang and trial scene

A garbled Texas Siftings passage presents dialogue on a bribery case in San Antonio. The excerpt mixes characters McGinnis Longcoffin and Esmeralda with mock formal tone, revealing courtroom banter and misheard statements as a witness testifies about a $50 bribe.

Esmeralda Longcoffin Mr. McGinnis Hostetter McGinnis Texas Jim McSnifter San Antonio Sam Johnsing Jobnsing San Antone Texas Siftings

Notable Acquisitions and Personal News Roundup

Personal finances of Mr Labouchere show a modest election expense of 29 pounds. The Ohio State capitol gallery adds an oil painting of ex Governor Hoadly. A London gossip notes Lady Hesketh’s nearly one million inheritance. Various literary figures, editors, trustees, and society figures appear in short items from universities, theatres, and prominent cities.

Hoadly Ohio State Dion Boucicault Australia

Funeral of Dr. Whittemore at Trinity Church

A large congregation attends the funeral for Dr. James H. Whittemore at Trinity Church. The service includes a psalm, scripture reading, and the Protestant Episcopal burial rite. Interment will be in Antrim New Hampshire.

Trinity James H. Whittemore Phillips Brooks I Corinthians Protestant Episcopal Church Antrim N. H Whittemore Hillsporo Bridge Ake Dartmouth Medical School McLean Asylum Europe Hartford Massachusetts General Hospital Miss Whittemore Fritz Arlington Street George H. M. Rowe City Hospital E. W. Warren Charles D. Homans G. B. Shattuck John W. Hiliot

Short Session of City Aldermen Adopts Several Orders

The board held a brief session as Chairman Allen administered the oath of office to City Clerk Sampson. The body adopted orders on health funding for bathing facilities, sealing and weights fees, printing of Revised Ordinances, and forming a joint committee to review plans for a new court house and mayoral topics. An election for a city messenger was deferred to the next meeting.

Board of Aldermen Allen Sampson Charles H. Stone & Co Board of Health Common Council Sullivan Donovan Smith Furaisiu Hart

Mr Flatley Weds Miss Flaherty in Quiet South Boston Ceremony

Deputy Boston port official Thomas Flatley marries Katherine Flaherty at Gate of Heaven Church in South Boston in an early morning ceremony. Rev Father Higgins presides and lauds the bride’s schooling and the groom’s qualities. A wedding breakfast follows on Seventh Street then a reception with gifts. The couple plans a brief New York trip before settling on Thomas Park in South Boston.

Gate of Heaven Church South Boston Thomas Flatley Port of Boston Katherine Flaherty Seventh Street Father Higgins P. J. Flatley Lillie Cunningham Thomas Park Boston

Appraiser Briggs Sent to Settle Wool Market Value

Appraiser Henry S. Briggs of the customs service is ordered to New York to aid in reappraisal of a large wool shipment amid disputes over tariff values. The questions include whether market value means the sheep’s back or delivered on ships in Liverpoo l and whether washing or scouring should be included in value.

Henry S. Briggs Custom House New York Russia Liverpoool Briggs

Winter entertainments begin at W E I U rooms

The first weekly event was held Wednesday evening at the Women's Educational and Industrial Union. A basket tea was served at 6 o clock followed by Miss Eloise Harford singing and Mrs. E C F Keller reading on Puget Sound and Flathead Indians. The talk described the inland sea, its shores and inlets, climate, and a war dance, with questions and discussion concluding the program.

Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Eloise Harford E. C.F. Keller Puget Sound

Budget Notice From Mayor O'Brien Under New Charter

The mayor informs department heads that 1886 7 expenditures will be tight, aligned with the 1885 6 appropriations and strict tax limits. He notes the charter requires compliance with all appropriations and that contracts of 1000 and up need mayoral approval.

City Hall Hugh O'Brien

Boston forgery suspect Ward escapes from jail

James E. Ward known as Rats was arrested for forgery and swindling on November 5 but escaped when the cell door to the office opened. He was later arrested in New York as John Carr and held for Boston authorities. Inspector Mountain will return the fugitive to Boston.

Skelton Mountain James E. Ward New York Jefferson Market Court John Carr Hanscom Boston Ward John F. Ricard Evangeline United States Commissioners’ Court Peter Ricard Camille Dagle Michael O’ Brien

Noble H. Hill laid to rest at Union Park

The last rites for Noble H. Hill were held yesterday at his Union Park residence. Rev Edward E Hale officiated with the South Congregational Church choir. pallbearers included D. E. Mosely W. D. Stevens G. D. Allen and others, with interment at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Noble H. Hill Union Park Edward E. Hale South Congregational Church Eugene Tompkins Fon Leonard Morse H. A. McGlewen Boston D. EF. Mosely D. W. Stevens G. D. Allen W. A. Atherton John M. Clark Will Nam R. Tyler A. H. Fiske Isaac Fenno Forest Hill Cemetery

Readers quote on dictionaries and mugwumps in political rants

An elderly Chicago reader praises Webster and Worcester as rest and enlightenment readers, recounting eleven readings and a personal link to James G. Percival. The piece shifts to a collection of satirical excerpts attacking mugwumps, the silver question, and party motivations with brisk editorial voice.

Atlanta Constitution Worcester Chicago Webster James G. Percival Percival

Boston to Hear Lectures on European Art Treasure Houses

Public notice announces Sidney Dickinson will present eight illustrated lectures from his yearlong study of major European galleries. Local supporters urge scheduling this winter in Boston so residents may hear the professor discuss great schools and masters of painting.

Sidney Dickinson Star Europe Boston E. B. Haskell Exwin M. Bacon Charles G. Lorne Frederic P. Vinton Thomas Allen M. P. Kenward H.O Water John Mason Litte Williams & Everett Doil & Hicha Ds F. Halsall Robert W. Vonnoh Evgar Parker J. Appeton Brown Helen M. Knowlton William Howe Cowtr L H. Weeks Arlo Bates J. Harvey Young A. H. Bickeell G. K. Barse H. H. Coolidge E W. Rollits John K. Rogers J. P. Kirn Charles G. Wood Jona A. Lane F Childe Hassem Joseph K. de Cal Aniel Strain Shepcore Tyndale George A. Teel Alfred Ordway Stephen Gentemen Tremont Tempe Super Dickinson

Engineers Reach Settlement with Elevated Rail Officials

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and elevated road officials met at company offices and reached agreement on most grievances. Chief Engineer Arthur announced the eight hour clause was rejected, approving nine hours per day with full pay for any fraction over nine. wages set at 350 per day with scale for promoted workers. Officials expressed satisfaction with a fair settlement.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Arthur New York

Death of Patrolman Prentiss Ends a 60 Year Boston Service

Patrolman John W. Prentiss of the fifth division died suddenly at his home yesterday morning from internal troubles at age 66. He served on the Boston police force since 1866 and remained on duty until shortly before his death. The police board issued a general order praising his unblemished record and faithful, intelligent service.

John W. Prentiss Fifth Division Prentiss Boston Board of Police

Transit Timetables and Fares From Mansfield to Boston and Back

Schedule fragment lists stop times and fares for trips between Mansfield and Boston with various connections. Notes indicate weekday and weekend patterns, slightly delayed service, and summer adjustments.

Boston to Biddeford and coastal stops schedule

Train timetable lists departures from Station on Causeway Street opposite Friend Street for Boston to Biddeford and many coastal towns. It includes times for Saco North Coney Wolfeboro Rochester Dover Portsmouth Hampton Amesbury Newburyport Salem and more with daily and Sunday notes and branch lines Saugus and Lynn connections.

Causeway Street Friend Street Prains Boston Biddeford Saco North Coney Wolfeboro Great Falls Rochester Dover Portsmouth Hampton Beach Borth Hampton Rye Beach Amesbury Newburyport Epswich Wenham Blockworg Glouncester Rockport Surmu Beverly Mlddictom Fret Peabody and Damvers Heivers Salem Marricehead and Swampscott Hranch Swampscott Chelsea Everett Saugus Lynn and Way Lynn Portland Bangor St. John Halifax Acs Mevuth Vic Saugus North Berwick Scarborough Junction

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