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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1886

Page

2

Bond Sale Sparks Public Debate Over Governor’s Action

The Boston Post argues against treating New York and New England bonds as mere property to be sold cheaply. It questions Governor Butler’s handling, contrasts Field and Sage with Clark, and calls for an investigation to reform the service while condemning what it calls Republican placeholders and reform hypocrites.

New York New England Field Sage Clark T. S. Arthur Arthur S. Arthur Mr. Arthur Court of Equity Massachusetts Sage and Sage and Field Butler Journal the Advertiser The Transcript Record Traveller Post Herald

Death of Raham Capen Boston figure in society and politics

Raham Capen, a venerable Boston citizen known for society, politics, and literature, dies after a long life of active public engagement. A lifelong Democrat, he valued established principles, authored a long running History of Democracy, and served at the Boston post office under President Buchanan, leaving a legacy of scholarly work and public service.

Boston Mr. Capen Buchanan

Reformers hypocrites and civil service debate

A front on civil service reform criticizes Republican allies as hypocritical spoilsmen. The piece mocks Eugene Hale and partisan press for misrepresenting the reform, argues the law is not to shield old partisans, and urges dismissal of Republican officers by the President to prove reform’s aims. It notes the administration’s restraint and cites a Canadian fishermen discussion and a brisk clearing house barometer for early 1886.

Brown The Tribune and Journal Mr. Cleveland Eugene Hale Senate State Committee Maine Washington Hale Mr. Hale John L. Sullivan New York Tribune Boston Journal Service the Tribune Journal Cleveland St. John N. B New England Montreal Herald United States

Runaway miscellany dose of jokes and jests from the era

A collage of quips and wry notes on politics society and show business. It touches on Senate nominations and stage politics while skewering moonshiners poets and Florida. It reports on strawberries prices hotel sickness and a surprising painting sale at $125 000 per inch with a light parlor humor tone throughout.

Silver Men Disappointed Over Committee Decisions

The Springfield Republican reviews the new House committee selections with mixed views. Warner of Ohio is not on the committee, skeptics doubt a suspension of coinage, and editors from New York to Philadelphia call the setup either hopeful or flawed, noting lobbying signs and Carlisle’s impartial approach.

Springfield Warner Ohio New York Evening Post Philadelphia Evening Telegraph

Snow blocks and January trade figures shift Eastern business outlook

The week ahead may see snow blockades altering Eastern city commerce. January 1985 reports show low business volumes but a large growth percentage, changing opinions about clearing house data. Merchants now view these figures as the best gauge of general activity.

Central American union pursued by peaceful accord

The Central American pact grows from violence to diplomacy as Honduras San Salvador and Guatemala forge a perpetual peace framework aiding mutual defense recognizing acts and permitting free trade. A ten year term governs other aspects with Costa Rica and Nicaragua likely to join.

General Barrios Honduras San Salvador Guatemala Costa Rica Nicaragua

Governor Hill Defends Cleveland in New York Speech

Governor Hill urges opponents to stop attacking the national administration. He praises President Cleveland for honesty courage and true Democracy and notes a pleasant past association in state government. He asserts the administration is Wise and successful to the people's satisfaction.

Hill New York Cleveland Flo

Mr Collins Reappointed as Massachusetts Democratic Chair

Mr Collins is re elected chairman of the Democratic State committee and praised as a pure, able public man. The piece lauds his wisdom and notes no one among Massachusetts Democrats better suited to lead, predicting electoral wins under his steady guidance.

Collins Democratic State Committee Massachusetts Democrats

Post and Courier Clash Over Bond Sale Praise

The article contrasts the Lowell Courier and the Post, noting the Courier flippantly mocks the Bond sale news while the Post remains serious. It suggests the Courier could improve by avoiding chestnuts and focusing on weightier topics, implying better profits in sober reporting.

Lowell Courier New York New England

Pasteur Says No Authority for Prophylaxis or Rabies Operations

Dr. Pasteur argues Americans err by acting too quickly and asserts he has given no one authority to practice preventive rabies treatment or perform operations in his name. He also implies the business is too young to issue diplomas yet.

Arkansas Traveler Narrates Craving for Gripping Trials

A rustic Arkansas traveler laments boredom with dry court reports and wants sensational tales of murder and hanging. He jokes about jurors and the appeal of dramatic trials, expressing a wish to find stories that chill and thrill, rather than mortgage disputes or lawsuits.

Notable Press and Society Notes From Washington and London

A roundup of social and political mentions includes Hon. P. A. Collins’s return to Washington, George W. Chadwick’s Te Deum debut, and progress of John Kelly toward the land of shadows. Mentions of Leopold Morse hosting at Commonwealth avenue, C. H. Montague’s debut novel, Burnett’s health, and Sibyl Sanderson’s engagement to Sir Arthur Sullivan accompany details on John A. Fremont, Flo, Randall, Blanche Roosevelt, and Jersey Lily’s London debut portrait and fashion evolution.

P. A. Collins Washington George W. Chadwick Hollis Street John Kelly Land of Shadows Philadelphia Record New York Leopold Morse Commonwealth Avenue C. H. Montague Globe Dr. Burnett Frances Hodgson Burnett John A. Fremont Flo Staten Island Randall Cleveland Leader Philadelphia Blanche Roosevelt London Blanche Venus Esbout Helen Paris Milo Antinous

Boston Temperance Reform Club Elects Officers for Year

The Boston Temperance Reform Club elected E. D. Jones as president with J. D. Small C. E. Carey and R. H. Bates as vice presidents A. S. Griffin secretary Mrs E G Hill financial secretary Mrs C A Fuller treasurer John Moran marshal and Rev J L small chaplain A regular meeting at the World's Tabernacle drew a large Waltham delegation led by Jones with remarks from Waltham's W H Mullen Grosvenor S W McCurdy Colonel S Heustis of Maine and Professor Gardiner of New York City.

Boston Temperance Reform Club E. D. Jones J.d.small C. E. Carey R. H. Bates A. S. Griffin E. G. Hill C. A. Fuller John Moran J. L.small World’s Tabernacle

Prison Labor Clash: State Account Versus Contract System Debate

Albany dispatch reports Governor Hill criticizes prison management for overreliance on contract labor. State account proposals show Clinton Auburn and Sing Sing earnings, deficits, and potential yearly product value of 3 million. Debate focuses on keeping convicts at work, cost of capital, and impact on free labor.

Albany N. Y Hill Clinton Prison Auburn Clinton Sing Sing State Account Minnesota Ohio Illinois Missouri Iowa Geslers Caio England Wales Great Britain

Arrangements for Ball Aiding Destitute Catholic Children

A well attended charity meeting at the Home for Destitute Catholic Children outlined plans for a ball in Music Hall on March 8 with Colonel Lawrence J Logan as chief marshal and committees named for arranging logistics catering decorations and music. Around 415 children have been received in the year and 179 are presently housed. expenses totalled $13000 with only $600 in the treasury. The next meeting is set for Sunday Jan 24 at 4 PM to finalize arrangements.

John 8. Moran David A. Ring J. B. O’brien Music Hall Lawrence J. Logan Marshall J. W. Dunphy J. W. McDonald R. F Sullivan J. G. Fennessey Thomas A. Crawford Dennis A. Cauley John B. O’brien William Dougal John B. Fitzgerald John Curtin William English T. H. Ahern A. A. McAloon J. H. Maguire Thomas F. Coveny James A. Hawks D. A. Cronin F. F. Sullivan J. J. Deveraux Patrick T. Barry John J. A. O’connor John B. Moran William Schofield T. P. Murphy P. Collins D. P. Morris F. F. Braley D. Doherty T. T. Healey Thomas F. Phillips A. G. Daley

Bouland Lectures On Church Role In Progress At Lafayette School

Monseigneur Leon Bouland delivered the second lecture in a series in the Lafayette School of Languages hall yesterday. He traced the churchs influence on progress across Europe, art, science, and moral life, citing missionary work in Canada and early American civilization. He asserted churchs successes where Protestants fell short and urged French speakers in the West to unite.

Monsigneur Leon Bouland Lafayette School of Languages Church Canada Mer. Bouland

Fragmentary numeric ledger lines and figures

OCR read shows a dense mix of numbers with scattered letters and monetary values. The readable items resemble a ledger or table of figures rather than a narrative, with occasional letter clusters that do not form clear names or places.

Lowell Schedule Notes Wednesday and Friday Only

South Lawrence area notices outline a restricted schedule for Lowell events, listing Wednesday and Friday as the valid days. The fragmented text references limited participation and a local timing window. No dates or organizations are clearly identified in the readable portion.

South Lawrence

Train Schedule Fragments From Causeway Street Station

A dense OCR rail schedule lists departures and stops across New England towns and seaside ports including Boston to Lyrmana Way, Lynn, Salem, Beverly, Newburyport, Rockport, and Portmouth. It notes daily runs, weekend variations, and Western Division connections, with names T Furbin and J Flinders as officials.

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