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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1886

Page

2

Political quarrel over fisheries tariffs and treaty blame

The piece argues Republicans pushed for high duties harming fishermen while blaming Democratic officials for past deals with Britain. It cites the Washington treaty, reciprocity arrangements, and Endicott's efforts, then shifts to a sermon-like aside about revivalist fervor and modern religious skepticism.

Statehood Question in Dakota Sparks Political Debate

The Dakota admission issue is treated as a political game by both sides. Critics warn against creating small borough States like Montana, argue Montana and Southern Dakota must meet criteria beyond population, and question the rapid population growth as a basis for statehood. They call for actual governance readiness and good faith rather than political maneuvering.

Montana Dakota

The Age of Miracles at Jamestown Revival Spark

Sam Jones the sensational evangelist stirs a revival at Jamestown where extraordinary manifestations are reported. A young farmer afflicted with paralysis sought prayer, improved after the event, and an opponent criticized the healing as a fraud before the praying group reportedly silenced him.

Sam Jones South Jamestown

Journal’s attack on Post over Governor Robinson and Gleason

The Journal accuses the Post of praising Republican officials and defends its own inquiry into Treasurer Gleason’s conduct. It asserts the inquiry was proper, that Gleason responded arrogantly, and that the governor’s rationale for aiding railroad owners was weak. It calls for legislative safeguards against public funds supporting private interests, and notes other items of interest in public life and society.

Robinson Gleason New York

Becks free ship bill sparks Coast trade clash in Congress

Discussion over Senator Beck s free ship bill grows as critics warn of harm to coastwise trade. Patton urged foreign trade focus while Babson argues Canadian vessels could be US owned to gain fisheries privileges, threatening national fishing interests. Without such legislation, US mercantile marine may lag behind Britain. call to start development now.

Tie New York and New England Railroad New England Beck Congress Patton Babson Gloucester Washington United States Mercantile Marine Hagland

Tobogganing Safer Than Coasting Says Opinion

The piece weighs two views on tobogganing near the Canadian line noting it is newer and poses safety doubts. It argues sleds work freely on snow but toboggans need art and caution, concluding tobogganing is really safer than coasting and will gain popularity.

Lawmaker Faces Push to Probe Voter Purchase Claims

The piece argues for a legislative probe into an $8000 voter purchase expense linked to former Republican State committee chairman Stebbins. It questions Mr. Dwyer’s opposition and urges Republicans to lead the effort to defeat injustice rather than seek court action.

Dwyer Fitzgerald Stebbins Republican State Committee Boston

Sir John Macdonald Attacked Over Riel Remarks

The piece condemns Sir John Macdonald for scorning the memory of Riel and calling him unworthy, noting his recent execution removes any chance for defense. It argues French Canadians trust Riel’s heroism and that some English Canadians share sympathy with them.

Sir John Macdonald London Riel Sir John

Senator Frye Attacks Bayard Amid Tragic Travel Day

The remark notes Frye chose a period for an attack on Bayard aligning with the Secretary's trip to Wilmington carrying his daughter's corpse. The phrase underscores campaign timing amid personal tragedy and political contention.

Frye Mr. Bayard Wilmington

Civil service inquiry questions Adams spoilsmen ties

A query questions whether civil service commissioners know that Sergeant-at-Arms Adams has forty places to fit with spoilsmen, citing that number as a key detail. The remark implies concerns over patronage and influence within the administration.

Civil Service Commissioners Adams

Boston Democrats clash over bond sale and Clark defense

The Boston Democratic papers push against the governor over the bond sale while defending C P Clark, noting he acted for bondowners as receiver though he owned bonds himself and profited over 25 000 as prices rose. The Springfield Republican questions the quotes and truth of the Boston papers.

Boston Democratic C. P. Clark Clark Springfield Republican

Simmons Cleared by Grand Jury on City Defraud Charge

The grand jury returned no bill on W. A. Simmons accused of conspiring to defraud the city. The note adds a tongue in cheek congratulation, calling Simmons smart and lucky.

Bill W. A. Simmons Simmons

Social whirl and notable notes from Boston to Bath

General Samuel D. Leavitt of Maine visits Boston for a few days while Mrs. Stanton and Miss Anthony finish a history of woman suffrage. Bath hosts the winter social highlight the Stetson silver wedding. Other items mention Owlda’s dogs, Miss Cleveland’s fashion, betting on Cleveland and Hill, Mrs Sheridan deemed prettiest matron, Heath’s death, and Beecher interrupted by a listener during sermon questions.

Samuel D. Leavitt Maine Boston Bath A. D. Stetson Oulda Florence Miss Cleveland William Wyse Washington Post Cleveland Hill Washington General Sheridan Emicott Georgie L. Heath Wakefield Henry Ward Beecher

Important Water Color Exhibition at Leonard's Gallery

A major water color exhibition led by W H Fanning arrives at Leonard's next week featuring European masters like Turner Gilbert Israels and Millet. The show includes noted works by Indoni Nicol Stothard and Aureli with lectures by Sidney Dickinson at Tremont temple beginning Thursday. Louis K Harlow displays at Kimball & Co Park St, while John A Lowell Co sells Gaugengigi pieces to Amos Barnes of the Hotel Brunswick. The article also reviews Boston's new government building, its courtrooms, and related design flaws and ventilation issues.

W. H. Fanning Leonard Europe Turner Sir John Gilbert Israels Gerome Millet Harpignes Constable Nicol Indoni Vernet Mesdag Stoth Stothard Sidney Dickinson Tremont Temple Netherlands Antwerp Ghent Bruges the Hague Amsterdam Louis K. Harlow Walter J. J. Kimball John A. Lowell & Co Gaugengigi Amos Barnes Brunswick W. F. Halsall Charles Sprague Pearce Woman’s Department

Autocrat of Breakfast Table Oliver Wendell Holmes

An interview recalling Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes at home in Beacon Street Boston in his seventies. He is vivid witty and generous toward admirers, the self styled autocrat of the breakfast table, sharing memories of Emerson Hawthorne and early lectures.

Bessie Barton Apiary Philadelphia Ioway Neo Yawk E.P Cleveland W.G Eleosid Avenue E. P Euclid Avenue New York Journal Georgia Atlanta Constitution Mme. Greville New York Boston Athens Parthenon Acropolis Bacchus Oliver Wendell Holmes Mr. Howells Sarah O. Jewett Dr. Holmes Dickens Harvard College H. PB. Howels Pall Mall Gazette Emerson Longfellow Agassiz Hawthorne Margaret Fuller Bryant Whittier James Russell Lowell Beacon Street Giessong Stanley Westminster Ae Holmes Canon Ferrar Brunswick Hotel Holmes Mr. J. Perkins

Plans for Union Depot at Causeway Street Boston

The Boston and Maine and Eastern railroads seek a joint petition to form a union depot and relocate stations to Causeway Street. The plan aims to remove grade crossings by restructuring docks and tracks, with harbor commission doubts over dock filling but public benefit seen. Several radical options include moving Fitchburg flats, elevating tracks, or relocating termini near Haymarket square. The final plan hinges on rights granted to move the Boston and Maine station to Causeway Street.

Causeway Street Boston and Maine Railroad Boston Eastern Railroad Company Austin Street Boston and Maine and Eastern Railroad Companies George C. Lord Arthur Sewell Eastern Railroad Fitchburg Road Boston and Maine Boston and Maine and Eastern Boston and Maine Road Jt 18 Harbor Commissioners Haymarket Square Boston and Malne Road

City Missionary Society Annual Meeting Report Summary

The City Missionary Society held its annual meeting at Congregational House with President James White presiding. Rev. A H Plumb presented a report noting increased outreach including more visits, scriptures distributed, worship attendance, Sunday school enrollment totaling 2502 members across 11 Sunday schools, and pew enterprises in East Boston and Fields Corner Dorchester. A church attendance canvass in the South End registered 2122 families with 955 Protestants and 313 other figures noted.

The City Missionary Society Congregational House James White A. H. Plumb Board Ofirectors Boston Field’s Corner Dorchester Dover Street Northampton Street Washington Street

Irish question praised by Boston reader in Post letter

A Boston Highlands correspondent commends the Post for its Monday treatment of the Irish question praising home rule. He lauds the paper for its democratic spirit and anticipates further support and substantial recognition from Ireland’s supporters when opportunities arise.

The Post Ireland Vpost Thomas O’ Flynn Boston Highlands

Fifth meeting of New England Meteorological Society

The New England Meteorological Society held its fifth regular meeting yesterday afternoon at the Institute of Technology. A. L. Roch presented visits to major European meteorological stations with photographs from Schneekopf Pic du Midi Ben Nevis and Hochobbir. Edmund B. Weston discussed rain gauge investigations followed by Hi H. Clayton on cloud formation in cyclones.

New England Meteorological Society Institute of Technology A. L. Roch Europe Schneekopf Pic du Midi Ben Nevis Denis St. Bernard Hochobbir Edmund B. Weston Hi. H. Clayton

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