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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1886

Page

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Congress and business push to pass national bankruptcy bill

A broad consensus in business circles supports quick enactment of the Lowell bill reforming corporate and consumer credit laws. Indications show extensive endorsements from 190 commercial groups, with reach across many States and a push earlier in Congress for swift passage amid West and South concerns.

Collins Lowell Washington Merchants’ Club New York United States Senate House Congress Atlanta

Overthrow of Boutelle Highlights Political Folly

A Maine publisher and former congressman Boutelle is portrayed as a misguided figure in a national political tragedy. The piece condemns his lack of steady judgment, compares him to traditional villains, and blames Maine voters and Mr. Reed for his presence in Congress.

Boutelle Congress Boutelie Jonn Sherman James G. Blaine Mr. Reed Portland Politi

Coast Defense Board Plans Major Fortifications Report

A Congress authorized board, led by the Secretary of War, will submit today a plan to fortify coastal defenses. The plan estimates 21 million dollars needed in year one and 126 million over six years, including gun foundries, with evidence kept private at times. Cities cited include Portland, Portsmouth, Boston, Newport, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, and Wilmington.

Congress Portland Portaouth Boston Newport New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Wilmington

Hopeful Times for Ireland in British Parliament

Editorial argues that while the Queen opposes home rule, Gladstone may ally with Irish leaders to push reform. It accuses the Tories of anti Irish bias and planning coercion, notes Irish American support for Parnell, and predicts a stronger Parnell faction versus shrinking Tory influence in the next Commons.

Ireland National League Parnell Lord Salisbury League

Bear movement on Florida land schemes warns buyers

The New York Herald and Puck attack Florida land speculation, noting that glossy ads promise much while real prospects vary. Editors urge personal investigation, warning investors that without inspecting what is bought, many will be cheated despite opportunities for enterprise.

New York Herald Puck Florida Fife Land of Flowers The Herald

Fishes of United States Reach 1400 Inhabitants

The Salt Lake Tribune notes about 1400 fish species in U S waters with over 300 of economic value. It cites 131,426 men and 51,409 vessels in the fishing industry and argues protection is needed to compete with Canadian interests, hinting at bounty or reciprocity issues.

United States Salt Lake Tribune

District Attorney Dorsheimer Criticized by Washington Dispatch

A Washington despatch to the World accuses Dorsheimer of neglecting duties while noting his long public service. The piece argues the claim is unlikely given his record, contrasting with his successor Pulitzer who has already missed more days.

New York World Washington

Judge Brewer Rules State Must Acknowledge Liquor Trade Losses

Kansas ruling asserts that no state can ban liquor without compensating private property owners. The decision says when a prohibition law destroys a business the state must pay for the specific plant and stock used for that business, not general market value. Even liquor dealers retain rights the state must respect.

United States Brewer Kansas

Nineteenth Century Quips and Notable Figures

A rapid-fire collage of jokes and wry observations. It references Frye of Maine frying fish for fame, Bayard and Cleveland, Boutelle, the Bangor captain, and stray quips about politicians, poets, and society. The piece mixes humor with snippets about journalists, bankers, and notable names across American public life.

Various Political and Social Figures Noted in Brief Items

Edward Fuller joins the army of novelists as a new recruit from the Advertiser staff. Ex-Superintendent Adams will soon travel to North Carolina for the remainder of the winter. Captain George T. Sears has submitted his resignation as head of the Boston Fusileers. Prince Mohammed Taieb is the leading figure in Republican worship in Paris, heir to Tunisian regency. Colonel A. K. McClure will host the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices at dinner tomorrow night. Sweden’s new U.S. envoy is Kjolt, a name whose pronunciation may jar. William Windom has resurfaced in Washington as counsel for the Eads Tehuantepec railroad scheme. Rev. Dr. Burchard, linked to Rum, Romanism and Rebellion, is re-elected president of Rutgers Female College amid some opposition. An accident involving Miss Emma Juch is reported.

United States Senate Ohio Ammals Long Island Academy Bullock Cologne Annaberg America New York Chicago Washington Carp Cleveland Leader Tom Reed Weblborn Texas Gay Louisiana Sherman Cleveland Manning O’ Donnell Michigan Stevenson Holman Indiana Adams North Carolina George T. Sears Snow Boston Fusileers Paris Mohammed Taieb Tunis A. K. McClure Philadelphia Times Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Sweden Kjolt William Windom Minnesota Eads Burchard Rutgers Female College New York Metropolitan Hollis Street Globe Clara Morris Park Kate Claxton Bizou Myra Goodwin Sis Boston Kiralf Dion Boucicrutt Howard Howard Athenwuim Star Specialty Windsor H A. M’glenen Wills Colonel McCaull Black Hussar Rice Evangeline Fourteenth Street Theatre Hollis Street Theatre Dion Boucicault The Museum Boucicault Henry Miller Burbeck William Seymour D. J. Maguinnissani J. KR. Vincent World's Museum McCaul Boston Theatre Sardou Boston Museum Philadelphia Claire Scott Windsor Theatre Globe Theatre James O'Neil Monte Cristo the Globe Mme. Modjeska Thatcher Primrose West Paheatre Salisbury Mr. E EK. Kidder Dick and Haerry Sawger Mather Daly England Theatrical Mechanics’ Association

The Ratcatcher and Other Theatre Picks Tonight Boston

Kiralfy’s The Ratcatcher at the Boston Theatre and The Mikado at Hollis Street Theatre lead a busy program. Ms Effie K Miller appears Park in Woman Against Woman while Mr Bartley Campbell’s Siberia plays at the Howard Atheneum amid a full schedule of concerts and upcoming engagements.

Kiralfy Boston Holis Street Mr. Booth Julius Cassar Museum Effie K Miller the Park Howard Atheneum Lawrence Barrett Globe Theatre Hermani Francesca da Rimini Yourick David Garrick Wonder Pie Kirk Mr. Barrett Windsor Theatre Mattie Vickers Lester & Allen Mantrels Lester New York Bijou Alfa Norman English Opera Company Gettysburg The Re- Lelion

Not so old as his father the door-yard horse tale

An elderly man tricks his son with a door-yard horse said to be valuable but unruly. He brags he has a powerful mount yet is injured by the horse. The son offers a better horse and cash, only to reveal the deception as the father leaves in pain and learns the moral about lying to his son. The tale ends with the son accusing the father of deceit and offering more liniment.

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Stole His Father's Bride Romance In Chicago High Life

Chicago gossip details a secret marriage where a 21 year old son wed his father's 18 year old betrothed. Pastor Dr. Clinton Loere officiated amid a scandal, with the couple and their families, all wealthy, vanishing as reporters chase names and motives.

Curiaco Clinton Loere Grace Episcopal Church Locke Barnes

Old-Time Boss and Rambler in Lewiston Journal

Captain Tripp, an influential figure in Franklin county politics, recalls a Democratic county convention that nominated a rival for clerk of courts. He notes his dislike for a candidate named Blank, stating his desire to defeat him even by underhanded means. The tale reflects factional politics and harsh rivalry in local history.

Rambler Lewiston Tripp Franklin County Blank

Extinction of the “dude” as American girl rejects him

The New York Herald notes the decline of the dude fashion era, praising the American girl for ending the fad. It recalls the male trend once seen in drawing rooms, described as vapid and imbecile, and laments the long wait for its demise.

New York Herald Titania Athens

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