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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1886

Page

2

Public policy and criticism of Governor Robinson bonds sale

The Boston Post argues against Governor Robinson’s reason for sacrificing 94 402 of state funds in the New York and New England bond sale. It says businessmen doubt the explanation and defends Mr Clark and the road’s shareholders, urging removal of state railroad involvement and warning against executive power to favor certain bidders.

Robinson New York New England Post Herald Gleason Clark Ire Field New York and Commonwealth

Prohibition Experiments Show Mixed Iowa Results

The Christian Union reports on liquor laws in Iowa and Illinois, noting more saloons and drunkenness under prohibition in several Iowa cities, despite its constitutional adoption. Des Moines and Dubuque saw sharp saloon increases after bans, while Kansas and Chicago show similar tensions between licensing and prohibition.

New England West Ilinois Iowa Christian Union Des Moines Dubuque Davenport Burlington Keokuk New York Evening Post Milar Kansas Illinois Chicago Treasury Rock Island

Resignation of Lord Carnarvon and Irish politics turmoil

The piece analyzes Lord Carnarvon's resignation in Ireland and the Tory policy toward home rule. It warns of potential coercion, evictions, and bloodshed if troops are used, urging renewed fundraising for land for Mr. Parnell. It notes Parnell's influence and the danger of confronting Irish self rule.

Lord Carnarvon Ireland Mr. Parnell Salisbury Lord Randolph Churchill Friends of Liberty

Senate tussle over removals and appointments

A Friday discussion by Republican Senators debated the right of the Senate to know why the President removes officers and appoints successors. The piece argues removals are executive, not Senate matter, and questions the value of exposing reasons especially when it concerns whether the President has appointed women to succeed those removed.

Senate Blaine Cleveland New England Imperial Senate

Miss Bayard Dies Amid Washington Society Strain

The obituary notes Miss Bayard suffered from an organic disease before duties as Secretary of State’s eldest daughter. It argues Washington social expectations, including heavy calls and entertainments, hastened her death though she was active and well educated. It criticizes rigid custom while praising her independence and horsewoman skill.

Miss Bayard Washington Secretary of State

Alleged Bias in Bell Company Suit Sparks Press Attack

The Advertiser accused Attorney General Garland of being influenced by his Bell stock holdings after Secretary Lamar advised a lawsuit against the Bell company. The piece claims Garland directed the suit, a charge described as inexcusably untrue. Solicitor General Goode ordered the action, and no respectable person would say Lamar was improperly influenced.

Garland Lamar Bell Company Goode

Nobility and politics in England and America

The author mocks the Duke of Norfolk using the garter honor to argue that noble status does not reflect merit. He notes the Duke’s numerous carriages at the last election to ferry Conservative voters in Westminster and Sheffield, suggesting zeal and efficiency win rewards before any other merit.

Duke of Norfolk Westminster Sheffield

Bangor Whig critique on Maine congressman over confederate inscriptions

The Bangor Whig criticizes a Maine district's congressman for objecting to expunging Confederate battle inscriptions at the Norfolk Navy Yard, arguing past criticism of Sumner contrasts with his current stance and labeling him a noisy anachronism.

Bangor Maine Congress Norfolk Navy Yard South Massachusetts Sumner

Bell concession boosts Lowell exchange stock to 34 percent

The Lowell Times reports the local telephone exchange has obtained a concession from the Bell company making the stock a 34 percent investment. It notes that the rate increase has reduced the company’s revenues.

The Lowell Times Bell Company

Rumor filled sleighing notes and gossip mix in Medford

A mosaic of stray items from a late 19th century paper. Rumors about Payne and republican talk, opera plans in St Paul, sleighing trends, and social curiosities fill the page. Bits praise and poke at theatre, fashion, travel, and warped anecdotes from cities like Detroit and Boston, with a dash of politics and humor.

Notable Society and Public News Items From Boston

Admiral Porter ill at his Washington residence and H K Morrell listed as an invalid in Florida. Mrs F L Ames hosts a major society ball, Evarts wears a new silk hat, and William Thurstone retires after 23 years at the Buffalo Courier. Harper’s Weekly to publish a portrait of William Warren by Howard M Ticknor. Farmington’s John Allen visits Boston for his granddaughter Lillian Norton’s musical triumphs. Leo XIII described as a wiry, steel-fibered man in Rome. E F Webb admitted to the US Supreme Court bar on Butler’s motion. General Butler seen in mink topcoat in Washington. Major Ben Perley Poore has De Bry’s 1590 voyages. Colonel Edmund Richardson, Jackson Miss., world’s richest cotton planter, with 17,000 acres and 3,000 bale harvests. C P J O’Daly edits The Irish Echo for Parlo Celtic society. Tenor Joseph Maas dies. born Dartford Jan 30 1649, then Kellogg English Opera. John Kelly’s health improving after insomnia gastritis. King Humbert quarrels with Margherita over strawberries. two plates weekly preferred for Queen. Frank S Billings misidentified as M Pasteur aide de camp becomes veterinary surgeon, Boston-born forty years ago.

D. D. Porter Washington H. K. Morrell Gardiner William Warren Howard M. Ticknor Harper’s Weekly John Allen Farmington Boston Lillian Norton Leo XIII Mrs. Brewster Rome P. J. O'Daly Irish Echo Parlo-Celtic Society Joseph Maas Dartford Eng Kellogg English Opera Company Deary Lane John Kelly Kelly Humbert Italy Margherita Frank 8. Billings M. Pasteur Munich Berlin

Honey loving Detroit goat meets demise after honey binge

A Detroit grocer kept a honey-loving goat on his back lot. The goat slipped into the store, devoured a jar of broken honey, then rolled through the yard in a drunken display. Despite treatment, the animal died, the first Detroit case of a goat outlasting a honey binge.

Opera critiques mapleson season and Pinkertons noted

The piece argues that Mapleson failed to deliver genuinely great opera at reduced prices, replacing top stars with lesser singers to cut costs. It contrasts past stellar ensembles with the current cast and praises some performers while critiquing the overall quality and repertoire. It also profiles the Pinkerton agency, its leadership, and its influence on crime reporting in Boston.

New York Correspondent John Campbell Dies in City

New York obituary notes the death of John Campbell, a diligent press worker whose life inspired anecdotes about author William Black. Campbell, once a Mainland Isle of Lewis journalist, influenced Black during their time together, including Black's stay after a ball at a local inn.

New York William Black Black Lewis Miss McKenzie Island Thule

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