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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1886

Page

2

Diplomacy and tensions stain early 1900s sea affairs

Captain Jesse Lewis of the seized schooner Adame reports a State Department communication demanding Britain release the vessel and a notice that Britain will be held responsible for losses. The piece notes bold policy shifts by Dominion officials, calls for Bayard to share progress toward a wider settlement, condemns Chicago anarchists who attacked the national flag, and previews the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Buffalo with Yale’s H A Newton and Morse of Salem as leaders.

Jesse Lewis Adame State Department Great Britain Bayard American Association For the Advancement of Science Buffalo N. Y H. A. Newton Yale College Edward S. Morse Salem

England’s Election Outlook Shapes Home Rule Debate

The analysis foresees no sweeping victory for either side as results trend toward parity. Losses for Gladstone from anti home rule and Parnellite defections cloud chances of a Liberal majority, with Scotland’s results discouraging for home rule. Parliament’s composition may shift slowly, but the drive toward Irish self government remains, even if Gladstone fails to enter Parliament strongly.

Sir Charles Dilke Chelsea Mr. Gladstone Mr. Goschen Edinburgh Justin McCarthy Londonderry Scotland Gladstone Glasgow Goschen Ireland

Wagner Worship Dying In Munich As Public Opinion Turns

Reports say Wagner is no longer idolized in Munich once his memory and music were revered. Reasons are unclear though speculation points to King Louis praised Wagner and attended performances, fueling public blame for his eccentricities. Despite this shift, Wagner died without losing favor in Bavaria.

Wagner Munich Louis Bavaria

Donnelly and the Shakespeare Cipher Tantrum in Minneapolis

Minnesota politician Ignatius Donnelly, who claims to read Shakespeare via a cipher proving Bacon’s authorship, clashes at a Minneapolis political meeting. The exchange with opponent Cox leads to a comic line about teeth and disorganization, suggesting caution in amateur literary criticism.

Minneapolis Cox Donnelly Donnelly Jumped Up Scariet

No Demagogues Wanted and Political Commentary Digest

A collection of brief editorial quotes and opinions from various papers criticizing pension policies, political maneuvering, labor unions, and party strategies. Notable voices include Philadelphia Times New York Liberty Statue commentary, Washington and Atlanta notices, and reactions from Springfield, Providence, Worcester, and Kansas City papers. The items reflect postwar pension debates, reform calls, and party loyalty themes.

Paganini Early Talent Shaped by Genius and Trials

The account traces Nicolo Paganini’s precocious start at age six with a father who loved but could not teach him, and his rapid rise through coaches like Rolla before dazzling Princess Pauline Borghese with feats on a two string violin. The tale highlights his nervous childhood, rapid mastery, and extraordinary technique.

Paganini Mozart Nicole Gervasoni Rolla Abou Pauline Borghese Napoleon I Monsieur Paganini

Stuart Portrait of Egbert Benson at New York Historical Society

One of the best preserved modern paintings, Gilbert Stuart’s portrait of Egbert Benson, hangs in the hall of the New York Historical Society. After seventy nine years its flesh tones glow, mellowed by time without fading. Benson hosted generously, and his mansion’s cellars were well stocked. The painter, Benson’s guest, likely did not hurry the work, unlike his Washington replicas that now appear washed out in the same venue.

Gilbert Stuart Egbert Benson New York Historical Society Henner Benson

Whistler Elected President of British Artists Society

Harper's Weekly notes the unusual honor of James McNeill Whistler becoming president of the Society of British Artists. It contrasts two Whistlers, one famed for social notoriety and the other the eccentric genius, a painter of singular, original style.

Harper's Weekly Whistler Society of British Artists Whistlers James Society Jimmy

Mars as a Duplicate Earth With Curious Canals

The Edinburgh Review notes Mars mirrors Earth with land water and air though its atmosphere is thinner, yielding surface pressure about two and a quarter pounds per square inch. It describes long parallel canals from oceans, two moons discovered since 1877, each six to seven miles across, completing a revolution in just over seven hours.

Edingburgh Review Mars Earth

Harvard Freshmen Examinations Result In 156 Passes

Harvard University posted the results of last week’s exams showing 156 of 203 candidates passed. The scores were described as creditable and many students will qualify for graduation conditions or good moral character certificates. Examinations continue in Boston area and at several cities with Cambridge to host fall tests.

University Hall Harvard Andover Exeter Quincy New York San Francisco Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Cambridge William Sullivan Henry A. Norris Suffolk Robert M. Lilley Boston Uhariestown Cory Street Tufts Street Court Tufts Street Avenue Arthur W. Tufts Hichborn& Co Iyt

Hallett Denies Allegations Over U S Commissioner Fees

Commissioner Hallett counters charges by United States treasury agents claiming he monopolizes work of state commissioners. He argues most business originates in his district and Boston handles it. per diem fees stay five dollars whether one or six cases heard. He cites Witness and warrant procedures, defends payments to Gallupe, and says he will persist with current methods until ordered otherwise by the circuit judge.

Hallett United States Treasury Boston United States Internal Revenue B. F. Gallupe Gallupe Tinker Tenth District Internal Revenue Office United States Attorney’s Office Massachusetts Suffolk Superior Court A. D William F. Johnson Lewis T. Tupper Gordon Plummer William F. Johnson & Co Louis Bugler Chicago Illinois Horace Billings Horace Eaton John F. Heck Billings & Eaton Suffox Boston Post

Investigation Into U S Marshal Fees Hauling Offenders

Springfield Republic reports a practice of hauling offenders from the city to Boston for service of processes and collecting heavy fees. United States Commissioner William L. Smith, since 1861, refused to issue warrants locally, citing need for Boston service. Deputy marshal appointments declined by Marshal Banks and predecessors. Internal revenue cases have dwindled as dealers pay taxes instead of facing prosecution, with costs for respondents averaging 100 to 125 dollars, including tax and witness fees. witnesses often supplied by Boston.

Springfield Republican Boston United States William L. Smith Otis Childs Smith Banks W. P. Alexander Internal Revenue Alexander

Lafont and Paganini Duel Fascinates Milan

Lafont, a renowned violinist, invited Paganini to a concert duel in Milan. Paganini agreed, then outperformed Lafont by playing double stops and a long cadenzas, while Lafont’s effort fell short. Lafont, missing his best bow, fled to Paris by morning.

Temple Bar Lafont Milan Paganini

Heat waves and square wheels in Arizona desert rails

A Chicago Herald report recounts a Southern Pacific brake crew tale of extreme heat in Arizona. The locomotive ran on rails so hot they sagged between the ties and wheels pounded flat, creating a fearsome ride before the engine was finally slowed.

Chicago Herald Southern Pacific Arizona Sin St. Louis

Public notices and satirical jests in a late 19th century rag

A collage of humorous notes and brief items from New York and elsewhere features Sam Small turning evangelist, jeers at photographers, politics, a plan to annex New Jersey and Long Island, and light sketches about theater, journalism, and society. The collection mixes satire, travel chatter, and stray facts about cheeses, monkeys, and public life.

Balzac translations by Routledge show promise in English balance

Atheneum reviews Routledge’s Balzac translations from American originals. Le Pere Goriot heads the set with a miscellaneous selection of stories including La Duchess de Langeais. Noted pieces Une Passion dans le Desert and Le Chef d’Oeuvre Inconnu are praised, though occasional idioms and American spelling grate.

Atheneum Robert Bros Balzac Messrs Routledge Pere Goriot la Duchess de Langeais Henry James C. A. Bartel Chef de Wrath

New Monarch parlor observation car for White Mountain trips

A. B. Harris of Springfield unveils the Ymir a tri weekly New York to Fabyan route car. It features a double roof with air space for ventilation, extensive glass ends for scenery viewing, two long verandas, sliding mirrors, and a luxurious blue leather interior.

Springfield Connecticut River Road White Mountain Ymir New York Fabyan’s A. B. Harris Harris Monarch

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