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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1886
Page
1
The Post outlines its pricing structured by duration with rates of two cents per issue, one year at 86, six months at 83, tender months at 81.50, and one month at 50 cents. It presents a varying price schedule for readers choosing different terms.
An enthusiastic gathering at Portiana featured speeches by Governor Rebie and J G Blaine with telegrams sent to Gladstone and Parnell. Other items note notable deaths, education dedications, and political debates including Chinese immigration and home rule developments.
In Tremont Temple the Jerkins Institute for the Blind held annual exercises, while the Institute of Technology and English high school battalions held graduations and prize drills at Boylston Street and Mechanic's Hall. The Boston University graduation and a Boston vs St Louis game were noted, as was a park loan bill of 2.5 million and moves to supervise telephone companies. Bell Telephone rose about a dozen points on favorable Orleans decision.
Two brick and stone Dwight L. Moody system buildings in Northfield were dedicated at a total cost of 125000. A dining hall and a dormitory with room for 300 students will be ready for occupancy in September. Speakers included Theodore Cuyler Ross Washburn Tamp Sankey Towner with Mrs Moody opening a Bible school July 1.
Fire in Pensacola Florida destroyed thirty buildings early today causing a total loss of 50000 dollars and leaving about one hundred people homeless.
The report lists various events in New York Worcester Dover and across New England including the funeral of Austin Baldwin agent of State Line steamers in New York a robbery case against Charles H W Yeo in Worcester bail set at 2500 a Syracuse fire chief killed in an accident a bribery case against General Shaler adjourned hearing of Mayor Grace court proceedings and an appeal decision against sham builder Charles Buddenssik plus a kerosene fire fatality involving two children and Tichborne arrival for lectures. It notes work resumption by Boyd Carey Co and funeral of Zimri S Wallingford agent of Cocheco Manufacturing Company with services in Dover New Hampshire.
Weather notes show fair to generally fair conditions across New England and the mid-Atlantic with warmer southerly winds. Regional variation includes local rains in Texas north and variable winds, plus a detailed Boston report with barometer, temperatures, humidity, and wind observations from morning to evening.
Aromatic wedding preparations fill the White House as Miss Cleveland and Colonel Lamont arrange for tomorrow's ceremony. The President signs bills and vetoes a pension measure while rumors swirl about a possible wedding trip after Congress adjourns.
John Kelly, lifelong Tammany Hall leader and former congressman born in New York City in 1821, died at 3:80 pm after a prolonged illness. Funeral plans call for a plain requiem mass at Calvary cemetery with Archbishop Corrigan likely officiating. Kelley had led Tammany for thirteen years and played a pivotal role in New York politics since 1871.
A New York report says Mrs Wilson Bis sell of Buffalo will accompany Miss Folsom and her mother to Washington this evening. He expects President Cleveland and his bride to soon travel to Europe, with departure likely after Congress adjourns.
The Tallapoosa, fitted to replace the South American squadron, has its sailing orders reversed at New York and is ordered to be ready for sea duty. Local speculation suggests President Cleveland will use her for his bridal voyage to Newport, with strong interest in Newpork.
Miss Folsom with her mother and cousin Benjamin depart Jersey City at 9 20 PM en route to Washington.
Last evening stones were hurled at the New York Shore Line train passing the Know-nothing crossing under Darcomouth street bridge. A plate glass in the drawing-room car Queen was broken but no injuries were reported.
The era matinees run today at the Museum the Bijou the Boston the Wells Street and the Howard. The Museum features The Black Hussar by Colonel McCaull's organization while Peck's Bad Boy plays at the Howard and Specialty Carnival at the Boston. Large audiences last night suggest similar crowds today with Vim nearing end and Pit Pepita ending its run at Hollis Street. Kate Forsyth in Marcelie continues at the Park Theatre.
Delegates arrive in Bancor as the Maine State Democratic committee meets to organize. W H Clifford of Portland chairs the session with secretaries P W McIntyre and W H Nowell and R W Black. Governor candidate support leans to Colonel Edwards while Calais delegates dominate the meeting. General Samuel D Leavitt of Eastport is elected to Maine's Democratic congressional committee.
In Gettysburg Pennsylvania on June 1 150 members and friends of the Fifteenth Massachusetts Volunteers arrived by special train from Worcester Massachusetts. They will dedicate two monuments on Round Top Avenue the following day. Also noted is a health claim about Warner's Sagure aiding liver cough sufferers who recover fully.
In Washington on June 1 the bankruptcy bill faced Senate votes showing likely rejection. Senator Hoar urged passage but consent failed. Plumb moved to a different bill ending bankruptcy hopes this session. General George J. Stannard, veteran of Gettysburg, dies after brief illness. House approves half a year’s salary and funeral costs for his relatives.
In Wasington on June 1 a Senate exchange between Senators Hoar and Mitchell of Oregon over the Chinese restriction bill. Mitchell cited Sumner resolutions and the 1880 Republican platform. Hoar said the bill targets neither coolie importation nor forced labor but only voluntary immigration of free laborers.
House stalls over oleo margarine legislation with little progress after a week of filibustering. Opponents claim they are through, but others continue the fight. Tax reduction to 8 cents a pound is a small victory for opponents of high taxation while many measures lack votes. Four appropriation bills remain and the legislative bill spurs debate. Morrison may move tariff, then adjournment likelihood rises as members seek cooler districts.
Washington June 1 recapitulates the day’s debt report showing interest bearing debt at 1,232,237,144.42 and total public debt with cash items and reserves, plus available reductions and a detailed asset and liability balance across notes, bonds, and certificates. Also notes a decrease in debt for the month and per treasury cash figures.
A deputation from Albany arrived in Washington to charge offensive partisanship against Matthews, the President's nominee for recorder of the district. Senator Ingalls chairs the subcommittee examining the nomination and will likely grant the opposition a full hearing. Matthews spoke in Washington.
The defendant denies the charges of intimidating colored voters in Albany and states he has Republican witnesses ready to testify in his defense.
General Collins says Keith will likely be appointed postmaster at Greenfield. He is the sole Democratic candidate, though some Republicans favor retaining the present officeholder. John B. Alley arrived from Mexico yesterday and departed to Lynn this morning.
Senator Hale in the Senate presented Portland Maine city council resolutions demanding immediate government action in Washington for injuries to Ella M. Doughty owners. If unmet the resolution calls for denial of all rights and privileges to Canadian vessels in Canadian ports.
The Senate met at two, laid over the bankruptcy measure, referred a probe into Union Pacific stock frauds, retained the post office conference panel, and passed a bill to curb aliens from accumulating real property. Sherman supported the Chinese immigration measure and Rock Springs indemnity. Mitchell opposed. Call yielded to adjourn.
Discussion on the oleomargarine bill resumed in the House. An amended Dunham proposal fixes the rate at five cents. The speaker reappoints Blount Riggs and Bingham as conferees on the post office appropriation bill.
League games feature Chicago and Boston, Kansas Citys facing New York, Detroit and Washington, St. Louis clashing with Philadelphia. American side meets Baltimore, Louis villes versus Mets in New York, Cincinnatis take on Brooklyn, Pittsburgh against Athletics in Philadelphia, plus regionals New England-Bostons at Haverhill and Brocktons at Port with Lawrence and Newburyport noted.
The fragment hints at a column or anecdote about effort and perseverance, mentioning trial and craft. It suggests a topic of endurance with a possible focus on women and a cam role, though specifics are unclear. The readable text points to a period voice valuing skill, patience, and time.
New Haven June 1 at the Air Line Railroad Company annual meeting officers were elected H B Hammond president W L Squires treasurer T L Watson secretary all of New York Directors named H B Hammond S S Sands J L Watson New York S F Loomer Willimantic E H Trowbridge S E Baldwin George H Watrous New Haven Theodore Adams Philadelphia J N Camp Benjamin Douglass Middletown W D Bishop Bridgeport
Aveusta Ga June 1 All the railroads in Georgia and South Carolina changed gauge from 5 feet to 4 feet 9 inches, aligning tracks across the two states.
T W Bigginson argues that schools favor object teaching using stuffed animals and dried specimens, neglecting life and movement. He laments dead collections and praises biology that studies living processes, plants, and animals to connect students with nature and seasonal outdoor life.
Washington notes reveal Senator Hoar's secure seat and hint at a possible presidential bid. Dawes and Governor Long face a wary path amid delegation unity. Retired Collins and Lovering’s busy pension work color Massachusetts politics as postmaster shifts and district battles unfold.
The annual prize drills of the first and fourth battalions of the English High School were held at Mechanics Hall with crowded audiences including many ladies. Prizes included silk banners, gold and silver medals, and many named officers earned honors in company and squad drills. The Latin school and Highland battalions are scheduled to drill at Mechanics Hall today.
New London Conn June 1 Columbia University and freshmen crews will reach the Thames course next Saturday morning a fortnight ahead of Yale and Harvard. The Columbia Harvard varsity race date is not fixed. The Columbia Harvard freshmen race is set for July 1 the day before the Yale Harvard race.
Report of Paine's Furniture Company work at 48 Canal series detailing refined finishes and recent upgrades in the manufactory. Emphasizes enhanced catalogue presentations and improved product quality for the home furniture line.
London June 1 The debate on the home rule bill in the House of Commons resumed as Mr Chamberlain argued that Gladstone's concessions were inadequate. He warned the Irish would not accept a self governing colony and urged adherence to imperial supremacy. Supporters warned of coercion and emigration, while discussions of federation and Canada as a model framed the dispute ahead of a possible June 3 division.
London report states the blockade by the allied powers against Greece will likely be lifted tonight after M. Gennaduis the Greek charge d affaires informed Lord Rosebery that the Greek army is being disbanded.
In Paris on June 1 the Radicals and government agreed on expelling the Count of Paris his wife and children and Princes Jerome and Victor Napoleon after a bill becomes law. The compromise names the families against whom the measure will apply and aids the bill's passage.
The Aldermen meet and back a council order denying the Independent Lacrosse Club access to the Common, favoring a plan to keep the playground for boys under 16. Other actions include finance referrals, borrowing for street improvements in South Boston, and approving bridge and avenue work. Nominations by the Mayor are confirmed. adjournment set for Tuesday, June 8.
Lawrence June 1 considerable comment on electing city representatives after redistricting last year. Mayor Bruce called a meeting of voters assessors and the city scribe. All favored keeping the old ward boundaries and petitioning the Legislature. City solicitor to present case to aldermen Wednesday evening for decisive action.
An old classified style ad touts Salvation Qu as a universal nerve pain remedy. It claims rapid relief from neuralgia with a price noted as two percent genta aote, a curious dosage reference.
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