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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1886

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2

Plot Uncovered in Chicago Anarchists Trial

A purported plot by Chicago anarchists to fix jurors in the Spies Fielding Parsons case is described as suspected and circumstantial. Cable explanations allege canal project issues with M de Lesseps and the Lessep company reveal a potentially empty treasury and new contracts for future payments, prompting scrutiny before a new loan.

Chicago Fielding Parsons M. de Lessep Joan Dill M. de Lesseps

Riots in Northern Ireland Reflect on Orange Provocation

The piece critiques Conservative and Liberal Unionist backing of Orangemen amid Northern Ireland riots. It blames Protestant crowds for most disorder, notes Nationalists’ restraint, and questions calls to defendOrange agitators against Nationalist hostility as a misguided response.

Northern Ireland

Gilder Arctic Scheme Puts Voyage On Hold In New York

William B. Gilder, detained in New York on embezzlement charges, plans a dubious Arctic journey aboard the Era. Captain Spicer says Gilder aims to reach Cumberland inlet, travel 1500 miles by mule to Cape Isabella, then board a Scotch whaler at St John’s next May. The trip appears geared to prove daringness and provide material for a New York paper.

William B. Gitler Arctic New York Spicer Mr. Gilder Cumberland Inlet Cape Isabella St. John’s Gilder

Labou’s Liberal home rule view debated in editorial

The editorial weighs Mr Labous view on Liberal home rulers and Gladstone’s tenure as premier. It questions the feasibility of pursuing his plan given English party politics and the voters’ recent decision. It argues the voters chose a course on a distinct issue and that the governing party must act accordingly.

Labous Laboucher Gladstone Great Britain Liberal Party Hhis Mr. Gladstone Labrouchere

Prohibition Debate in Boston Shifts Political Ground

The New York Tribune and Massachusetts Republicans grapple with the anti-saloon meeting in Boston. The article argues the move is a third party lean, seeks constitutional prohibition, and punishes perceived political maneuvering by Blaine allies. It notes leadership gaps and questions the conference’s real gains for reform.

New York Tribune Blaine Republican Party Mr. Blaine Maine Boston Tribune Massachusetts Prohibition Tiihune The the Tribune Worcester Gazette

Canadian hostility over fishery rights and U S vessels

The piece argues Canada has overstepped on fisheries, seizing ships Adams and Doughty, fining schooners at Shelburne, and denying St Andrew’s harbor boats the right to herring exports. It urges Canadian officials be held accountable beyond treaty or municipal law, calling for government action without urging Washington.

United States Great Britain Shelburne Harbor St. Andrew’s Harbor Washington Bayard

Death of a Boston organist mirrors unprofitability in U S music

The obituary of Joseph G. Lennon reflects on the dire economics for organists in America. Despite years of study and international training, a top Boston church would pay about 350 dollars a year, while a premier New York organist declined 600 dollars, preferring to avoid degrading the calling as organists starve amid church rivalries over grander instruments.

Joseph G. Lennon United States Lennon Boston America New York

Mystery Numbers in Reuss Lineage Stir Obituary Notices

The obituary notes Princess Pauline of Reuss Duchess of Württemberg leaves a son Prince Henry XXVII of Reuss. In Reuss male lines are numbered consecutively from Henry XIV to XXVII and beyond, suggesting future princes such as Henry LXXXVIII could ascend the throne.

Pauline of Reuss Henry

Topsy Turvy England in Saturday Review Satire

The article mocks England’s topsy turvy state as seen in the Saturday Review, noting readers and politicians actively supporting odd reforms. It cites Irish sheep, Parnejlite wolves, and a System setup as the craziest yet most destabilizing moves against English prosperity, with ridicule aimed at partisan journals and youthful Liberal supporters.

England Saturday Review Swinburne

Boston Welcome For Dr Holmes At Memorable Dinner

A pan literary dinner is planned in Boston to honor Dr Holmes. If held, the bacquet will be memorable and Holmes will occupy the head of the table, signaling prominence among guests.

Dr. Holmes Boston Holmes Callany Journal Republican Party Lynor Congregational Church of Swampscot

Daughters of Prince of Wales Said to Tricycle Wide Distances

The text notes that Princesses’ daughters “think nothing of tricycling fifty miles” daily with broader claims of girls cycling hundreds of miles. It cites the Concord School of Philosophy and mentions an English whiting school at Gloucester and a large school of tinkers in Cape Cod bay, signaling a curious regional mix of education and industry.

Prince of Wales Concord School of Philosophy Gloucester Cape Cod Bay

Political pressures push President toward reform in land grant case

A roundup of editorials and opinions argues the President must act on forfeitures and oppose monopolies. Widespread calls for accountability center on the State Department and the administration’s stance as a defender of the people against special privileges.

Indianapolis Sentinel State Department N. Y

Madame Roland in Famous Women Series Review

Mathilde Bling's Aime Roland reviews Madame Roland a Girondist figure from the French Revolution. The critic contrasts her with Marie Antoinette, praising Roland's fortitude and emotional restraint while noting the book's plain style and factual though not exhaustive scope. References Faugere and Arthur Young enrich the account.

Madame Roland Marie Antoinette Manon Phlipon Dauphin Bourbon Madame Rolann Miss Blind George Eliot Madame Reisud Noglish M. Faugere Arthur Young Aime Roland Mathilde Bling Famous Women Boston Roberts Bros

Granite Monthly March April issue offers limited interest

A note on The Granite Monthly notes the March–April number lacks broad appeal to readers. An excerpt from a story shows Patty and Susanna sorting old linens in a dusty attic, discussing bleaching on the grass and revealing items from bygone days.

Granite Monthly New Hampshire Patty Susanna Moliie Susenna Suganna

Letters from Donegal and other notes on literature

Messrs. Macmillan & Co publish Letters from Donegal by a lady describing home rule effects on Irish life. The Witch Maidens of Filey Brig by Mrs. Huxley appears in June’s English Illustrated Magazine. Burton’s Arabian Nights edition to be bowdlerized for general readers. Illustrated London News art editor Mr. Mason Jackson to contribute on pictorial journalism. Swedenborg society to publish a five year monthly concordance of theological writings. Recent French notes discuss Thackeray Ouida absence from lists, Victor Hugo before 1830 by M. Edmond Bire, Heine studies in Paris, and a new Soliman Pacha biography.

Messrs. Macmillan & Co Donegal Ireland England Filey Brig Huxley Athenium Burton Richard Burton Lady Burton Illustrated London News Mason Jackson English Swedanbog Society Swedenborg Revue Bleue Thackeray Ouida M. Edmond Bire Victor Hugo Victor de Laprade Heinrich Heine Germany Paris Heine France M. Louis Ducroy Soliman Pacha

Perkins and Cooley Wedding At Trinity Church

Miss Mary Chase Perkins daughter of Dr James Perkins and Mr Edward L Cooley of Cambridge were married yesterday at Trinity Church in a ceremony led by Rev Phillips Brooks. Ushers included Frederick H Perkins Francis Nathaniel Charles Phillips Fessenden and Charles Cooley. The couple depart for a honeymoon at Martha's Vineyard soon after the ceremony.

Resignations in Boston Custom House Examining Board

The civil service examiners at the Boston Custom House will not have their resignations accepted until the new Washington appointees visit Boston. The new commissioners plan to familiarize themselves with district requirements before making appointments. The examining board includes John M. Fiske chair, Frederick Grant auditor, George O. Davis secretary, George C. Joslyn clerk of the naval office, and John T. Hadaway clerk of the surveyor's department. The board’s makeup links it to each department's needs, and its members, aligned with the old board, may complicate the new commission. They have held arduous posts for years and some wish to resign soon.

Civil Service Boston Custom House Washington Boston John M. Fiske Frederick Grant George O. Davis Naval Office George C. Joslyn John T. Hadaway Surveyor’s Department Board of Commissioners

Busy Day on Beacon Hill Five Hearings Before Rail Board

Five railroad petitions received hearings on Beacon Hill. Forest Avenue station plan valued at 1100 over foundation. total 1500 with foundation considered. Opponents urged eleven trains daily stoppage. supporters pressed for growth and travel convenience. Other sessions covered grade crossing safety at Franklin and Milton, and a Lexington whistling nuisance. stock increases for Naumkeag Street Railroad granted.

Forest Avenue New York & New England Road Coventry R. I Franklin New York & New England Oakland Avenue Milton H.S. Russell Turner New England Lexington Hancock Street Woburn Road Lowell Road E A. Shaw Shaw A. W. Bryant B. F. Brown Russell Charles Odell Henry Wheatland William Mack John M. Henderson Nathan Nichols Naumkeag Street Railroad Salem

Prohibition Debate Across Newspapers and Parties

Articles from multiple papers trace temperance views and political alignments. Critics say anti saloon measures failed due to insincerity, while veterans urge constitutional prohibition for Massachusetts voters. Republicans advocate opposing liquor power, Democrats face skepticism, and public sentiment shows mixed progress amid partisan politics.

Obituary notices listing multiple local deaths in July

A condensed obituary column reports deaths in various cities on July dates. Individuals include James H Babbitt 35 Fanny Crimlisk 58 Margaret DaNiels 51 Catharine Hannon 50 Webster Morrill 56 Joanna Chessman 89 Abby Cummings etc. Local relations noted with ages and locations across Charlestown Boston Highlands Holbrook Casland Somerville Cambridgeport and surrounding areas.

Babbitt James H Babbitt Crimlisk Fanny James Crimlisk Daniels Charlestown Margaret DaNiels Hannon Boston Highlands Catharine John Hannon Webster C Morrill Chessman Holbrook Joanna (Belcher) Chessman Cummings Ancover Abby W Cummings Charles O Cummings Hinckley Casland Gal Mary R George KE Binckley Willam Bowe New Beafrd Kelley aAt Somerville H Louisa Kelley Patill Cambridgeport Ida Hf Hilios

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