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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1886

Page

2

Predictions of French political collapse and dollar policies

The piece surveys theories of a French republic downfall tied to De Lesseps Panama Canal and Boulangist coup rumors, then shifts to U S finance concerns. It warns against tampering with gold reserves and silver coinage, noting Britain and Europe stabilizing gold while America risks currency debasement and weakened credibility.

French Republic France Economiste Francais de Lesseps Panama Canal Figaro Boulanger Germany Senate Sherman America

Rhode Island Prohibition Trial Bypasses Liquor Laws

A Rhode Island experiment with constitutional prohibition shows liquor sale and consumption unchanged after four weeks. Beer with 3 percent alcohol circulates openly, while full strength lager appears in Providence. Police and officials prepare for challenges as illegal traffic shifts to Massachusetts and drugstores. Public arrests rise as the first month closes.

Rhode Island Providence Massachusetts Boardman Fall River

England Faces Cabinet Shuffle and Ireland Policy Ahead

A slow progress of English politics centers on forming a new cabinet with figures like Sir Michael Hicks Beach and possibly Lord Randolph Churchill. Debate focuses on Ireland policy, likely non coercive, with prospects of a home rule bill and land purchase scheme. The opposition, led nominally by Gladstone with Harcourt active, gears to counter any unjust Irish legislation.

England Lord Salisbury Michael Hicks-Beach Treasury House of Commons Lord Randolph Churchill Foreign Office Lord Randolph India New York Evening Post Richard Cross W. H. Smith Earl of Iddesleigh Ireland M’carthy Gladstonians Lord Hartington Charles Beresford Gladstone William Harcourt

Massachusetts court backs Sunday shaving modernity claim

The New York World reports a Massachusetts court ruling that Sunday shaving is necessary and legitimate, noting the Commonwealth's slow shift toward modernity and prompting commentary on evolving social norms.

New York World Massachusetts Old Commonwealth

Critic’s list prompts reflection on American literary names

A New York literary column questions how many Americans recognize Bushnell Freneau Merriam Parsons Hopkinson Timrod Forceythe Wilson and Woolman among the so called hundred worthies. Four should be well known to readers of serious books, while four may be less familiar.

New York Bushnell Freneau Merriam T. W. Parsons F. Hopkinson Timrod Forceythe Wilson Woolman

American journalism ideas spread to London papers

The piece notes how American journalistic practices spread to England and how the London News now uses the interview format with bold subheads for each paragraph, reflecting a shift in the UK press. It cites the treatment of American journals in the past as a backdrop to this change.

England Times London News Beecher London

Plato and modern thought prompt witty cabinet quip

The article quotes Professor Davidson and Platonic debate on mind and perception. It notes a playful reference to Bacon and Shaks pere. It then observes hot weather dog days in Swampscott Cohasset and Boston and mentions potential Lord Salisbury or Hartington cabinet arrangements as a humorous outcome.

Plato Concord School of Philosophy Bacon Davidson Swampscott and Cohasset Boston Lord Salisbury Lord Hartington

Business revival seen as long rambling entry

Good business authorities agree we are entering a genuine revival though the discussion is unusually long and winding.

Political Commentary Clippings Collection Highlights

A collage of editorial notes urges precise naming of crimes and comments on party politics. It cites reactions to abstinence efforts, calls murders by name, and critiques Ohio politics, with remarks on congress adjournment, tariff policy, and the spoils system across multiple papers.

Reform in United States civil service under Cleveland

The piece lauds President Cleveland for starting a reform of the civil service to reduce political interference by officeholders. It notes the old spoils system and party pressure harmed governance, and says Cleveland’s executive order seeks stricter decency rules for office-holders, while acknowledging limits against independent party operatives.

William L. Putnam Maine Putnam Cleveland Supreme Bench United States Court Lowell United States Department of Justice The New York Sun Sun London Times United States Civil Service Blaine

Paris Unveils Diderot Statue in Saint Germain Square

A statue of Denis Diderot in gown sits as if in a familiar debate unveiled at Place Saint Germain des Pres. The Municipal Council and Seine prefect attended. Gautherin drew inspiration from Houdiot's portrait and a Grimin letter sketch.

Paris Diderot Place Saint Germain Des Pres Seine Gautherin Houdiot Grimin Times

Grave of Theodore Parker and the Florence Burial

The Rev W J Potter shares Hannah Stevenson notes on Parker’s burial in Florence explaining his wish for a plain headstone and simple mark. The Protestant cemetery plot, designed with slate inscription and a pine, was kept by a Swiss supervisor for 100 in perpetuity, while flowers and ivy from Johnson and Longfellow continued to arrive.

Theodore Parker Florence W. J. Potter Hannah E. Stevenson Miss Stevenson Potter Mr. Parker Parker Santa Crux Rome America Hart Samuel Johnson Samuel Longfellow

The White Mountains Snow Arch and Tuckerman Ravine Fatality

The Transcript details the White Mountains region noting Echo Lake Flume and Tuckerman's Ravine famed for scenery and freaks of nature. It recalls a fatal accident in the ravine and describes a snow arch formed by winter snow and glacier flow with arches now already falling unusually early this year.

White Mountains Presidential Range Echo Lake Tuckerman The Transcript Mt. Washington Jackson Conway Portland Captain Evans Appalachian Mountain Club Crawford’s

Beecher Compares English and American Elections

In London, Mr. Beecher notes English elections are quieter externally than American ones. He recalls stormy processions in New York during Cleveland’s campaigns, yet no arrests, and contrasts English crowds with his own country’s raucous, animated rallies. He also observed Mr. Gladstone’s Liverpool meeting as highly enthusiastic and less restrained than New England audiences.

London Daily News England Beecher Brooklyn Church Cleveland New York City Liverpool Mr. Gladstone Eigland

Paper Snippets and Wry News Jabs From Old Papers

A patchwork of witty quips and short items from various papers notes political banter, social satire, and small curiosities. It mentions the President's March, explorers bound for Alaska, a whiskered Pennsylvania baby, a banker feud, and clever wordplay about socialists, law enforcement, and fashion.

Fire Commissioner Fitzgerald to assume revenue duties next week

Fire Commissioner John E. Fitzgerald says he will take over the duties of collector of internal revenue next week. He explains the delay was due to his absences, and that his bonds will be approved and forwarded promptly after a Washington despatch confirms approval. He plans to assume office before Congress adjourns.

Raleigh N. C News and Observer Goode D. G. Fowie Ransom Cox North Carolina Congress Judge Fowle Washington Edmund Kean Mr. Irving Oxford University Irving Robert Browning Charles Kean John Forster Mr. Browning John E. Fitzgerald Internal Revenue

Music Ball Promenade Concerts at Oakland Garden

Corinne stars as Yum Yum in the Mikado at Oakland Garden with daily performances announced as part of the evening promenade concerts.

Oakland Garden Corinne Yum-Yum White, Spaith & Co J. M. Russell

Day Classifieds Include Boots Shoes and Stock Auctions

In Philadelphia auctions hosted by Samuel Bunting, Sons & Co at 11 A M for boots and shoes and 11:30 A M for stocks by R L Day & Co. In New York A Richards & Co sells boots and shoes and Albert Howe & Co handles horses at 11 AM. On July 258 listings also note some tools and border street East Boston items.

Europe California British Provinces Boston New York Philadelphia Samuel Bunting, Sons & Co Albert Howe & Co Border Street East Oston R L Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co Boots A . Richards & Co Jonathan A. White Eliza A. White Jonathan Provident Institution Suffolk Commonwealth of Massachusetts Horace H. Stevens Brooklyn Hancock Street Saia Boston Babcock Daniel D. Rogers Loammi Crosby P. Saupson Tremont Street

Obituary notices dated July entries and ages listed

Death notices from multiple cities record names ages and dates including Lucy Hyde 66 at Malden Hosea Dunbar 68 at Winchester Almira Beal 54 in South Boston Gustavus Adolphus Lauriat 67 Lydia Mason 54 William W Smith 54 Ralph Bushnell 5 9 11 at Dorchester Ebenezer B Bogle 76 Wilhelmina Hegelin Cambridge Edith Norcross 6 months at East Somerville.

Fyde Malden Lucy Hyde A G Hill Ferry Street Dunbar Winchester Hosea Dunbar Breal Boston Almira A Samuel Beal Laureiat Gustavus Adolphus Lauriat Mason Lydia H William Mason Oe Smith William W Smith Wright Dorchester Ralph Bushnell Alfred L Helen M Wright Bogle Worcester Ebenezer B Bogle Brighton Hagelin Cambridge Wilhelmina Charles Hegelin Hall East Somerville Edith Norcross Frederick Nelie N Hall

Romantic reunion after war vows in Brooklyn marriage

In Brooklyn Mayor Whitney’s office, Herman Kraus aged 18 who fought in the Franco Prussian War and Anna Eschenbach wed. Herman, left for war after a shell fragment mortally wounded him, was revived by rain and skull injury. After years apart Anna and Herman reunite in America with medical aid restoring his sanity.

Whitney Brooklyn N.Y Herman Kraus Anna Eschenbach Herman Anna Friederichstahl Rhine Waterland Red Cross Hospital Corps Gravelotte Germany America

Old South lectures begin with War for Independence series

On Wednesday afternoon August 4 the fourth season of Old South lectures opens for youth and neighbors. Speakers cover Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry Bunker Hill news in England The Declaration of Independence The Times that Tried Men’s Souls Lafayette and Help from France The Women of the Revolution Washington and His Generals.

Samuel Adame Patrick Henry Edwin D. Mead Bunker Hill England John Fiske James MacAlister Times Albert B. Hart Lafayette France Marshall Ss. Snow Mary A. Livermore Washington George M. Towle Samuel Adams the Times Marshall E. Snow George M. Towe

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