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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1886

Page

2

Senate rail bill blocked by corporate attorneys

The piece notes that corporation attorneys in the United States Senate killed Mr. Beck's bill this session not by direct vote but by delaying tactics and shelving it. It argues this signals fear of perpetual subsidy interests and mocks a July Washington atmosphere where hot weather fuels sharp, dismissive political rhetoric. It cites a House member accusing the President of bullying Congress and comments on press adulation and public skepticism.

United States Senate Beck Edmunds Hoar Hawley Washington House New York Journal Congress

Doubt Over Coney Island Demonostration and Bomb Plot

The text questions the murderous tone of a Coney Island excursion steamer protest and foresees Chicago trials showing links between hanging and dynamite blasts. It notes the need for a sharp, effective response to this crime trend and the expected impact on its fascinations.

Coney Island Chicago

Squire Lockout at East Cambridge Stirring Public Opinion

The essayed lockout at John P. Squire's pork-packing plant in East Cambridge prompts critique. It questions using employer power to discharge 750 workers without prior notice, argues for arbitration, and notes workers’ intent to accept a reasonable reemployment agreement.

Sea serpent sighting at Gully Point Cape Ann stirs campers

Campers at Gully Point Cape Ann report a 100 foot sea serpent moving toward the breakwater on Saturday evening. A New York journal corroborates the tale while skeptics doubt the grisly monster exists. The witnesses describe a large head, a long form, and a dramatic shoreline rounding before vanishing from view.

Cape Ann Cape Gully Point New York Journal asWe

Criticism and Scorn in Literary Allegations

The remark questions Miss Cleveland’s judgment and accuses critics of misrepresenting her claim. It defends prominent writers such as Whipple Aldrich Scudder Arnold Gosse Lang Sainte-Beuve and Taine as not failing in literature or art and doubts rumors of her intent to scourge critics.

Miss Cleveland Mr. Whipple Aldrich Scudder Matthew Arnold Mr. Gosse Mr. Lang M. Sainte-Beuve M. Taine

Art misreads on congressional library buy praised by adversaries

The New York Commercial Advertiser is criticized for its stance on the library committee’s recommendation to purchase a painting of the Monitor and Merrimac by a lobbyist. Mr Balsall is blamed for his marines and saved by our galleries.

New York Commercial Congressional Library Committee Merrimac Balsall Kalsomine

Gold in the Old Colony vein still undiminished

The passage argues that gold from the Old Colony remains widespread across the Union. It credits the region with fostering industry, economy, honesty, persistency, and sagacity, claiming the vein is far from exhausted.

Old Colony Union

Gladstone memorial plan defended by New York World

The World rejects the Boston Post critique of the proposed Gladstone memorial. It clarifies the project is not a purse but a transmittable memento for descendants, with the design to be chosen by an appropriate committee, and accuses the Post of misreading prior explanations.

Gladstone New York World Boston Post

Brooklyn Bridge Guards To Double Over Brodie Mania

The piece notes heightened risk as men and boys imitate Steve Brodie by leaping into the East River. It cites Brodie notoriety and Hamlet’s Horatio as context, suggesting the bridge pose a dangerous social experiment, with authorities considering increased guard presence. A New York plumber faces arrest for illegal and defective plumbing, signaling justice advances.

Brooklyn Bridge Steve Brodie East River Brodie Hamlet Horatio Kisiore New York

Trust the Secretary and Other Editorial Chaff

A bundle of editorial clippings praising the secretary of the treasury for prudent finances and deriding anarchists, whiskey ring denials, political partisanship, and reform challenges. Includes cautions about dynamiters, lawmakers’ conduct, and a Morris Connecticut farmer’s daughter tragedy as moral warning.

A Bit of Racing in Outing's August Issue

The August Outing issue offers diverse sports pieces with a focus on horse racing. It discusses waiting in front as a racing tactic, hurdle racing's excitement and prizes, and traces hurdling origins, while previewing additional essays on yachting, ranch life, and the Surprise voyage.

M. J. Burns Rolanda- Coffin Theodora Roosevelt John Bigelow, Jr Geronimo Messrs Coventry Watson Downs Brighton George IV South Downs

August Forum and Magazine Highlights From The Forum

The August issue surveys Labor and capital in Carnegie's labor struggle piece, critiques on newspaper espionage, and coverage of African contingents, impres­sionism, weather notes, and poisons in food. It also profiles Montpelier Knox mansion history, Northwest territory settlement, Canadian annexation views, and a Theatre section with summer stories.

Forum Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Joseph B. Bishop Bishop Jenkenstein Eugene Marcchal Camyp EK. R. Garczynski Lieutenant Greely Cyrus Folson W. I. Harris Magazine of American History Montpelier General Knox Thomaston Knox Mansion Knox & Lincoln Railroad Israel W. Andrews Northwest Territory J. L. Payne New York A. W. Clason Louis XVI Martha J. Lamb The Theatre Francis Day Dickens Max Muller Goethe and Carlyle James Sully Mr. Swinburne John Webster

Remarkable Auroral Display Lights Up Northern Sky Last Night

An extraordinary aurora lit the northern heavens last evening. At about 10 o clock a bright polar arc rose with shifting rays reaching toward the zenith, shaded by crimson and violet toward east and west. By 11, clouds of light flashed upward from the arc, stars dim beneath the flames, and the scene continued with immense variety well into the night.

Blazing Century Plant Blooms After Fourteen Years in City Hothouse

The veteran century plant in the city hot-houses has bloomed after fourteen years. A slender fifteen foot stalk shoots from the plant with four yellow bloom clusters at the top. City Forester Doogue moved it to the Public Garden for public view near the Ether monument, drawing a crowd. The plant is not large but its rare flowering attracts interest from local gardeners and observers who have never seen a century plant in bloom. The age of the plant is unknown.

Century Doogue Ether Monument

Seventy-Five Men Sign an Agreement and Return to Work

About seventy-five of the 750 discharged by John P. Squire of Cambridge returned to work yesterday, mostly non members of the Knights of Labor, bosses, and a few green hands. They signed a pledge to not join a strike if reinstated and to give proper notice when leaving. Police guard the establishment. no trouble reported yet. a 36 person committee oversees drinking modestly.

Crossman House Alexandria Bay New York Thousand Islands John P. Squire East Cambridge Squire Knights of Labor Cambridge J.P. Squire & Co Somerville

Lay figures and anecdotes from a bustling press

A mosaic of quotes, jests, and brief notes on current topics. Snippets cover mail history, railway vibes, diplomacy, theater treats, society gibes, weather hints, and caricatured observations on literature and crime. The piece stitches together curiosities and light gossip from diverse sources.

Quarterly Meeting of Massachusetts Reform Clubs at Charlestown

The thirty eighth quarterly meeting of the Massachusetts Reform Clubs was held at the Y M C A rooms in Charlestown. President McCready of Cambridge spoke on temperance work and the need for continued effort against the rum power. Clubs represented include Cambridge Progressive Union East Weymouth Reform Club and many others. Afternoon addresses by leaders of temperance organizations followed with a praise service in the evening. Next meeting scheduled for Chelsea.

Massachusetts Reform Clubs Young Men’s Christian Association Lawrence Street Charlestown McCready Cambridge Cambridge Progressive Union East Weymouth Morgan’s Chapel People’s Union Holliston Reform Club Sunday Temperance Union Chelsea Reform Club Osgood Reform Club Morgan’s Chapel Temperance Association Haverhill Cambridge Reform Association Mariners Total Abstinence Club Boston Women’s Christian Temperance Union Waltham Westboro Reform Club Waltham Reform Club Agawam Reform Club Northbridge W. H. Solomon U.C.G.C Charles L. Abbott Templar I.C.G.T Sarah A. Leonard G.S 1.C.G.T Elizabeth Tobey W.C.T.U Charles H. Coombes Chelsea

Curious William Tell portrait by Albert Durer sells cheap at Christie’s

A London Telegraph note reports a portrait of William Tell attributed to Albert Durer sold at Christie’s in King Street, St James’s, between 200 and 300 other Old Master works. The piece drew attention for its dubious attribution, its Be ricklike appearance, and a final price of only four guineas.

London Telegraph William Tell Albert Durer Christie’s Leigh Court Burlington House Tell Hans Holbein Switzerland King Street St. James’s Hans Breitmann St. Sebastian Holbein Lowther Arcade Albert Smith Grace Darling Garibaldi Caprera Jenny Lind Finsbury Archers Toxophilite Club Robin Hood Lincoln Green

Greek Gypsies Arrive in Liverpool For Emigration To America

About ninety Greek gypsies including many women and children reached Liverpool Central Station from London with plans to sail to New York. Refused by a steamer due to filthy conditions they were moved to the Zoological Gardens by police after a warrant request. They pitched tents and secured provisions and sail Saturday aboard a cargo liner to New York.

London Standard Central Station Liverpool London America Raffles Central Railway Station Zoological Gardens Walton Corporation New York

Ruskin Threatened by Serious Illness Again

The Brantwood telegram reports Mr Ruskin again faces serious illness. After last year's attack, recovery required near complete mental rest, yet he remains tireless in work. Friends hope the strain eases and he can finish his past life story and other projects.

Brantwood Mr. Ruskin

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