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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1886

Page

2

Governor’s rail bond sale sparks calls for inquiry

The article questions Governor Robinson’s justification for selling $1,442,000 in New York and New England railroad bonds to favor current shareholders. It argues the executive overstepped trusteeship, acting for private interests, and urges an immediate sale of all railroad securities to restore legislative control. It also touches on silver monetary policy debates and calls for investigation.

Dovernor New York New England Tovernor Commonwealth Post Tos Clark Robinson Secere

Morrill’s silver proposal shifts Congress on coinage debate

The article notes growing interest in silver coinage with Senator Morrill of Vermont shaping discussion. It contrasts current shifts with earlier doomsday forecasts by silver opponents and suggests past rigidity may have spurred broader coinage moves despite worries about national business impact.

Merrill Senate Morrill the Treasury Post Beck Congress Vermont

Strike of the Hungarians exposes Pennsylvania mine labor woes

The piece blames coal operators in Pennsylvania for a recent strike and labor misery driven by imported cheap foreign workers. It argues Hungarians Slavs and Poles in the anthracite region displaced native miners, accusing operators of exploiting protective duties to import labor and cut wages, worsening poverty and unrest.

Pennsylvania Ubtry Congress

Blaine Joins Silver Advocates in His History Study

The column suggests James G Blaine has allied with silver advocates in a second volume of his history. It cites possible motives including mining interests in the West and strategic positioning for future campaigns. It notes his flexible principles and speculates on 1888 political maneuvering.

Blaine Silver Advocates

Netherlands Proposes Tariffs in Retaliation Over Tobacco

The Netherlands considers a retaliatory duty on petroleum and ship timber in response to the U S discrimination against Sumatra tobacco. The move signals a growing trend of protectionism affecting trade, with governments aiming to curb perceived unfair practices.

Netherlands Sumatra

Republicans Face Serious Charge Over City of Boston Vote Buying

A former treasurer, dismissed after twenty years, claimed his party raised $8000 three years ago and spent it to buy votes in Boston. The accusation, made with purported strong authority, contrasts with the party’s harsh reaction to other, vaguer allegations against Democrats in Ohio.

State House Partey Boston Ohio

Navy by private enterprise or government build issue

The New York Commercial Bulletin argues for private restoration of commercial marine before warships. It asks for ships and men to defend the coast without sweeping federal appropriations. It warns evolution to a navy would take a generation and questions risking unprotected national interests.

New York Commercial Bulletin

Goodwin Murder Trial Notices Butler’s Sharp Cross Examination

The Medical and Surgical Journal says politicians doubting General Butler’s faculties did not attend the Goodwin murder trial. It notes his cross examination of medical witnesses, showing his vigorous handling of the case.

the Medical and Surgical Journal Goodwin General Butler

Courier’s insinuation on bond sale provokes correction

The Boston Post reports it has reviewed the New York and New England bond sale and found all in order. The Lowell Courier is accused of attempting to mislead readers with its earlier paragraph.

Boston Post New York New England O. K Lowell Courier Courier

Harper's Weekly Resumes Partisan Cartoons Against Administration

The weekly magazine returns to sharp political caricature targeting the President and his cabinet. The illustration aims to provoke public disgust with the current administration and its policies.

Harper’s Weekly

Random Shots From A World Weary by Rail

A mosaic of quoted gossip and wit from diverse cities. Remarks on lobby power Milan the New York sub treasurer candidate scrutiny of toboggan clubs and skim milk dealers. Anecdotes on manners marriages and notable figures mix with political barbs and curious trivia.

New York Boy Faces Christmas Pudding Quandary

Mrs Smiley eyes a boy with a fierce stare as he debates dessert at Christmas. Tommy defies her, claiming he will speak truth or face a stubborn bedtime excuse about pudding and turkey. The humorous exchange highlights small town holiday tensions.

North Bend Neb Iowa Tommy Mrs. Smiley Mina Fix New York Texas

Gustave Sues Elizabeth for Damages Over Lost Affection

A St John New Brunswick man Gustave Frigault sues Elizabeth Dorion and L Albear for damages after Elizabeth marries Albear following a brief courtship. The suit lists items including handkerchiefs and cotton chain with monetary claims denied by defendants who offer offsets for oil and lost sleep. Jury returns verdict for the defendants.

St. John N. B Gustave Frigault Grand Anse Bair Chaleur Elizabeth Dorion Gustave Elizabeth Quebec Louis Albear Albear L. Albear Dair S C.e Dorion Gustave Friganlt Mype Paris T. Blanchard P. Foley

Literary Notes and New Publications From Leading Houses

Virginia Townsend composed the words and Fred Batchelder the music for Brother Charlie a soprano or tenor song of pathos and sweetness. Mr Sargent set three ballads The Nun The Siesta and Where Are the Swallows Fled. The Famous Women Series expands with Mile Rachel Felix life by Nina Kennard. Cassell's National Library prints standard works in small volumes at three pence each with fifty two volumes planned. Oceana James Anthony Froude travels and historical studies of British colonies. New love songs from Ditson include Good Night My Love Apple Blossoms And Then. The Book Buyer weekly becomes illustrated from February onward. Seeley writes A Short History of Napoleon the First with a Bailly portrait and posthumous Napoleonic views. Mrs Helen Jackson’s posthumous Zeph frontier tale appears. The Presbyterian Review from Scribner debuts with work by Patton Kn g Van Dyke Caven Witheron and Edson.

Virginia Townsend Fred &. Batchelder Brother Charlie A. Sargent Leigh Hunt William Cullen Bryant Adelaide Proctor Mile Rachel Felix Nina Kennard Roberts Broa Messrs. Cassell National Library James Anthony Froude Oceana Messrs Ditson & Co Baroness de Vignes Rudolph King W. H. J. Graham Charles Scribner’s Sons Seeley University of Cambridge England Napoleon Bailly Roberts Bros Helen Jackson Messrs. Roberts Bros Zeph Colorado Presbyterian Review Messrs. Scribner Francis L. Patton George W. Kn@g Henry J. van Dyke Keynate William Caven Toronto John Witheron Londonderry Ireland H. A. Edson

Rumored Sale of Boston Winthrop and Shore Rail Line

Rumors sweep Winthrop that the Boston Winthrop and Shore railroad has changed hands in a secret sale. Purchasers alleged as individuals, possibly linked to the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad Company, may hold a controlling interest and plan settlements with creditors before pursuing remaining securities. The roadbed is badly washed post storms and repairs could cost around five thousand dollars.

Winthrop Boston, Winthrop and Shore Railroad C. E. Jocelyne Boston, Revere Beach Boston Maine

Entertainment notes on Boston stages and stars

A dense round up of upcoming shows and star appearances in Boston venues. Edwin Booth as Richard II and Iago, Julius Caesar to follow as the final engagement week. Henry Mansfield and Ko Ko. The Mikado's new interpretation. Sullivan Muldoon minstrels. Nalfe’s TheEnchantress at Bijou. Sol Smith Russell in Felix McCusick at Park Theatre. Barrett revival of Hernani at Globe. Rat-Catcher at Boston Theatre with Kiralfy, a 60‑member ballet. Boston Ideal Opera Company. Salvini May return. ONeil Monte Cristo. Thompson minstrels. Miss Rosina Vokes and Janauschek return engagements. Miles Barton reposition Bijou to light opera burlesque. season extended if successful.

Edwin Booth Richard II Iago Mr. Mansfield Hollis Street Boston Theatre Sullivan Muldoon Nalfe Bpschantress Bijou Alfa Norman Opera Company Felix McCusick Sol Smith Russell Lawrence Barrett Globe Theatre Lizzie Burton Tom Karl Herndon Morsell W. H. Macdonald W. H. Clark G. W. Frothingham H. C. Barnabee Dion Boucicault Boston Museum New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Field la Moss Kiralfy Brothers Hamelin Hubert Miike Mire. de la Beniere Mapieson Boston Boston Ideal Opera Company Denman Thompson Meath Signor Salvini Margaret Mather C. W. Couldock Willow Copse

Niles Brothers Ice Cutting and Parry Bros Winter Brick Making

Niles Bros makers cut ice from their private pond while Parry Bros, first Eastern brick makers to adopt winter brick production, report success after experiments since last November. The process differs in brick drying before burning, with bricks left in large ovens overnight or about twenty four hours.

Niles Bros Parry Bros

Cable Street Railway plan eyed for Boston Cambridge link

A Boston firm proposes the Boston Cable Street Railway Company to build a ten mile cable line from Boston toward Cambridge and Brookline using existing tracks where possible. The scheme claims faster, cleaner travel with reduced blockades and a possible three stations.

Boston Cable Street Railway Company Boston Cambridge Io Brookline Messrs Lawrence French Charles L., James A.B. Abbott Charles T. Gallagher John D. Sargent Peter A. B. Widener William L. Elkins Philadelphia Benjamin James W. D. Forbes Chicago San Francisco Cable Street Railway Company

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The text appears as a jumble of numbers decimals and letters with no clear events or persons. Readable items are minimal, yielding no verifiable names places dates or actions to summarize into a coherent news item.

Trains from Boston to Western Points Delayed and Revised Schedule

The notice lists Boston departures to multiple destinations including Syracuse Chicago via New York Central, with numerous times and sleeping car services. It maps stops such as Baldwinville Athol Greenfield Amherst Brattleboro Roxbury Stratford and others, noting daily service including Sundays and several express and local runs. The dense timetable provides specific departure times, connections, and route details across New England and New York areas.

Boston Philadelhis Baltimore Waentaten New York New England Limited Hartford Willimantic Waterbury Danbury Brewster's Fishkill Ane New Britain Bristol Rockville Conn Lew London Norwich Providence Southbridge and Webster R. Fatham Dudley Mit Bow Dein Harvard St Dorchester Mattapan Miner Street Hyde Park Bee Readville Elmwood Islington Kills Norwood Norwood Central Winslows Tiltens Walpole Highland Lake Franklin Seeee Blackstone Woonsockst Division Needham and Way Woonsocket Middletown New Haven Pullman NEW England Air Line Philadelphia Jersey City Trenton Washington Richmond Summer Street W. H. Turner A. Q. Ail Pass Syracuse New York Central At. Lonigs York Central Chicago New W Frey Gimrdmer Baldwinville Athol Ora Pither Falrg Reeneld Sheihwrme Fatio Sorth Adams Ams Royalston Witchburg Wechusett Otteriver Wendell Beet Poeerfield Montague Amy Wettminater Ishburnham Junction Ashbournham Deerfield Buckland Zoar Marawelisa Cherlemont Hoosas Wriner Brattleboro accoDa Ami Gon Hisense Bellows Ealis Ana Euhans Cheshire Wits van Albara Rutland Ps. Ter Pea Bockhoerter Italitoad Groton Raehte Ciyrs Feraminghawm South Fremingham Fu. Lowe Buchburg Aye’ Junchiog Citiicom A. BR Shea

Daily excerpt from Saugus and Reading rail lines note

A fragment describes railway branches between North Berwick Scarboro Junction and South Reading, noting workingmen's trains and stations at Boston Market Square. James T. Furber is listed as General Manager and D. J. Flanders as General Passenger Agent.

Boston Bangor St. John Halifax Provinces Haymarket St Causeway St Mastport Calais N. B W. S Portland Haymarket Sq Maine Central Trand Arupk and Hrox Lincoln Railways Lewiston Augusta Causeway Manchester Concord N. H The North North Conway Heymarket &Q 7DAILY aVia Saugus Isranch Western Division North Berwick Scarboro Junction

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