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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1886

Page

2

Collision and politics mix in a bustling harbor scene

In clear weather a steam yacht and a ferryboat collide, blamed on signaling confusion. The column rails at Senate delays on extradition, fisheries, and civil service reform, while Gloucester politics and New York municipal grit color the legal and fiscal fray.

Salisbury Solves Cabinet Puzzle With Cautious Conservative Unity

Lord Salisbury’s selection of advisers aims to unite factions within the Conservative party. The cabinet blends strength and weakness with Lord Randolph Churchill as chancellor and House leader, seen as a strategic triumph for younger party members over older rivals.

Lord Salisbury Lord Randolph Churchill Exchequer House of Commons Lord Randolph Gladstone Mr. Parnell W. Harcourt Michael Nicks-Beach Earl of Iddesleigh Foreign Office W. H. Smith War Office Viscount Cranbrook Gathorne Hardy Richard Cross Smith George Hamilton Admiralty Office Stanley India Ireland Marquis of Londonderry Michael Hicks-Beach Lord Londonderry

Debate over Crapo and Ames for Governor in 19th century politics

The Transcript advocates for Ames with eulogistic and apologetic tone while praising Crapo as a better choice for Governor. It argues against machine politics and calls for plain speaking to elevate governance. The piece asserts Crapo's higher qualifications and public service, urging voters to compare candidates honestly.

Crapo Ames Knights of Labor Republican Party Mr. Ames Crapo Aman Coof Congress

Zola and Davidson Debate Realism in Social Studies Critique

A scholarly critique questions Professor Davidson’s praise of Zola as a social realist, arguing his novels depict only anomalies not classes and fail to inspire moral reform. The piece contrasts Zola’s harsh depictions with practical social work insights and condemns sensational crime reporting as ineffective. It also notes the French ship Labrador’s final voyage to New York and the Oregon’s sinking on the journey.

Thomas Davidson Concord School Jesus Emile Zola M. Zola Sue de Musset Prevost Daudet Zola Davidson Garret Nana Jesse Pomeroy Police Gazette Associated Charities Labrador New York West India Line Oregon Navy Department Washington, D. C Navy Navy Yard Brooklyn Navy Yard

With and Without A Naval Edge In War and Trade

An anthology of editorial snippets arguing that a strong navy deters European war and protects seaports, paired with opinion notes on political reform, party balance, and protection of dairy interests in Massachusetts. Includes assessments of Cleveland era pledges, bureaucratic spoils, and public policy debates.

Europe Indianapolis Sentinel

Plato and Women in Plato's Republic Lecture Review

Concord July 29 A special season close of the School of Philosophy features Mrs. Julia Ward Howe on Woman in Plato s Republic. The lecture discusses education for women, gender roles in the ideal state, and Socrates demonstrations of equal function in duties, with commentary on historical context and comparisons to modern views, including references to Stevenson s Kidnapped.

Concord School of Philosphy A. Bronson Alcott Alcott Julia Ward Howe Republic Plato Socrates France England

Misfits and Remnants by Ventura and Shevited

A Boston review praises ten sketches focusing on European immigrant life in New York and its environs. The pieces combine delicate, tender storytelling with polished language and a distinctly cultivated style. The critic finds the volume delightful, short, and eager for a more extended follow up from the authors.

Ventura and Shevitch America New York Ventura L. D. Ventura Boston Ticknor & Co

Robert Louis Stevenson novel in Scotland Highlands tale

The author of New Arabian Nights and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde turns to memoirs of David Balfour in 1751. The Highlands and coast form the stage for kidnap, shipboard escape with Alan Breck Stewart, and a sea fight, ending with justice for Ebenezer Balfour and restoration of the estate.

Henry Esmond Scotland England DeFoe Swift Waverley Forth Mr. Stevenson Robert Louis Stevenson New York Charles Scribner’s Sons Dr. Jekyll and W. Hyde David Balfour Desert Highlands Alan Breck Stewart Ebenezer Balfour Shaws Clan Campbell Finglish Sir Walter Scott Rob Roy Balfour France Stewart David Carolinas Alan Stewart Colin Campbell

Literary Notes on New Books from Major Publishers

Fisher Unwin in London announces Melita a new novel by Mme Louise M Richter set in Constantinople. Roberts Bros reports in-hand complete MSS Jo's Boys and How They Turned Out by Louisa May Alcott sequel to Little Men with expected Oct 1 release. Also The Two Spies by Benson J Lossing with portraits and notes on Hale and Andre.

Fisher Unwin London Mme Louise M. Richter Andre Hale Benson J. Lossing Nathan Hale John Andre Coventry Connecticut Andres Westminster Abbey Tarrytown Tappan Mr. Field Major Aware Anna Seward Miss Seward Major Andre Messrs. Appleton & Co Publishers’ Weekly Messrs. Roberts Bros Robert Browning Hiram Carson Cornell University Messrs Roberts Bros Santa Barbara Edwards Roberts Mr. Roberts Boston Harvard

Agreement limits vessel passage at Warren Bridge draws

An accord among wharf owners and railroads bans vessel passage through the draws except between midnight and 4 am. Rail lines will provide a tugboat at their expense. Aldermen will be asked to keep Warren bridge closed except when open by the railroads, giving cars and pedestrians uninterrupted travel. The pact covers the basins and bridges, with city control dates following.

Charles River Fitchburg, Boston & Lowell Boston & Maine Board of Aldermen Donovan Warren Bridge Warren

Counterfeit Bust After Boston Bag Mix Up

A package mailed from New York to M. M. Stewart in Boston yielded a brick when opened at Adams Express. Stewart, from Caledonia Prince Edward Island, allegedly bought a counterfeit money parcel for 350 dollars and had it sent here, where staff witnessed the startling delivery and reveal.

Stewart Caledonia P. E.I New York

Nominations and Judicial Commission Hearings at State House

Governor Robinson nominated Charles Lilley to be commissioner to qualify civil officers Henry Robinson to be clerk of the District Court of Northern Berkshire and Joseph Harwood to be a trustee of the Agricultural College The Harwood nomination was confirmed under a suspension of the rules The special commission on judicial system changes began hearings with Judge Humpreys Judge Davis and Judge Osgood giving input and the committee adjourned until next Wednesday at 9 30 a m

Executive Council Robinson Charles Ss. Lilley Lowell Henry Robinson North Adams District Court Berkshire Joseph A. Harwood Littleton Agricultural College Harwood Humpreys Quincy Davis Plymouth County Osgood Salem

Bids Opened for High Water Pumping Engines

The water board opened bids for pumping engines for Fisher Hill and Mt Bellevue. For Fisher Hill bids: George F. Blake Manufacturing $127000, Quintard Iron Works $245000, Gordon & Maxwell $115000, Davidson Steam Pump $117800, Henry R. Worthington $126000, Holly Manufacturing $103000. For Mt Bellevue bids: Blake $2172, Davidson Steam Pump $2316, Dean Steam Pump $2555, Worthington $3150, Smith & Valle $1795. Contract award awaits mayoral approval.

Fisher Hill Mt. Bellevue George F. Blake Manufacturing Company Quintard Iron Works Gordon & Maxwell Company Davidson Steam Pump Company Henry R. Worthington Holly Manufacturing Company Dean Steam Pump Company Smith & Valle Company The Water Board

Vast compilation of quips and political asides across papers

A collage of short satirical items and jokes from multiple papers noting political punning, court barbs, weather whimsy, and social quirks. It cites figures like Archibald Forbes and general remarks on trials, sports, and governance with minimal coherent narrative.

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