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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1886

Page

2

Third Avenue Fares The Struck Railroads In New York

New York rail lines except Third Avenue were tied up on Saturday causing widespread disruption for about a million people and leaving 14 000 to 18 000 workers unemployed. The Third Avenue line continued operating, defeating the strikers and prompting public support for the action against the disruption.

New York Third Avenue Brooklyn Long Island City

Conviction in St Louis murder ends Brooks alias Maxwell case

Brooks an Englishman killed his friend Preller in a St Louis hotel in April last year. He packed the body in a trunk and fled to New Zealand before being arrested. The trial featured a detective’s fake arrest to trap a confession and Brooks claimed the death followed a chloroform operation. The verdict was guilty after more than a year of proceedings. The piece also notes political turmoil over the home rule bill and Chamberlain’s stance, with votes anticipated that night and predictions leaning toward defeat.

Brooks Maxwell St. Louis Preller New Zealand

Massachusetts Journal Attacks Field Report Editorial

A Massachusetts paper criticizes a Field report critique as the state seeks unity on the committee's recommendations. The writer questions party discipline and warns the GOP about internal tensions with the governor and upcoming leadership. The piece labels the journal as an enfant terrible stirring controversy.

Massachusetts Commonwealth Republican Field Republican Party

Preservation of the State House Against Destructive Reform

A strong plea warns against diluting or destroying the historic State House with a large roving land-taking bill. Critics urge public action to maintain the classic dome and facade, citing nine decades of civic memory from Revere's cornerstone to Massachusetts soldiers' god-speed.

State House Bowdoin Street Beacon Hill Place Beacon Street Lord of Plymouth Friends of the Project Massachusetts Boston Paul Revere Grand Lodge of Masons Faneuil Hall General Court Old State House Andrew

Haymarket influence over anarchists in Chicago judged weak

The evidence shows the anarchist conspiracy had little real links to strikes. Fewer than 100 active anarchists in the county, perhaps 40 to 50, with a few hundred more influenced by them. 2000 to 3000 others hold socialist or communist views but harm hinges on enforcement of law. Grand jury notes fear and demoralization, but Haymarket is seen as a small core. Six leaders likely to be punished. no further anarchist growth expected in Chicago.

Haymarket Square Chicago Oliver Ditson & Co Avonia Bonney Robert Burns Forman Smith Wheeler Lillian F Ditson Massachusetts Suffolk Supreme Judicial Court Alexander L. Hayes Woodward Emery Boston Said Theodore N. Vail New York Paget Higgs Queen Victoria Great Britain United States Commonwealth Kingdom of Great Britain John Noble

Adonis fails to win London audiences but gains critics praise

The piece notes Mr Dixey failed to interest London crowds with Adonis while Mr Daly and his company win praise from critics in the metropolis. It argues compensation in life and art, with a mixed reception across audiences and critics.

Mr. Dixey London Dixey Adonis

Contested Tax Proposals and Political Tensions Across States

A compilation of editorials and commentary warns against taxing oleomargarine, Boston influence, and party reform. It discusses Rhode Island liquor policy, New York financiers, tariff reform, Southern unity, and prohibitions impacting party politics in multiple states.

Cuyler Rhode Island Kentucky New Jersey New York Harper’s Weekly

Promenade Concerts Open Season at Music Hall

The second season of promenade concerts at Music Hall opened with strong attendance and enthusiasm. Conductor J. C. Mullaly led the Boston Symphony lineup including Emil Mollenhauer and Fritz Giese. Tonight feature pieces include Coronation overture, Merry Wives of Windsor waltz, Tannhauser selections, Mikado airs, and other popular selections.

Music Hall J. C. Mullaly Emil Mo Strauss Nicolai Tannhauser Wegner Poncheilli Beethoven Conradi Sal Arello Gounod M. Chouffeuri

The Week at the Theatres in Boston

The city theatres close for the season with Park and Hollis Street shut and Globe vacant. Bijou closes after a single performance tonight for theatre staff. Neil ee bids farewell. Boston Theatre opens summer season with Ada Gray in East Lynne and later Streets of New York with Boniface. Museum runs The Black Hussar another week. Howard Atheneum books a Martinetti led pantomime company and other acts. John J Braham and William Carroll receive benefit performances at Bijou and Hollis Street respectively.

Park Hollis Street Globe Bijou Neil Ee Boston Theatre Ada Gray East Lynne George C. Boniface New York Charles A. Watkins Enterprise The Black Hussar Boston Mark Smith Digby Bell Lily Post Lablache Laura Joyce-Bell Edward Harrigan Howard Atheneum Albert and Ignacos Martinetti Martinetti America Joe Hart Sullivan and McCarthy the O'Gradys Ada Laurent Robert, Louis Wash Phanton Edith Murillo John J. Braham William Carroll

Oriental Gardens to Open as Summer Concert Resort

The Oriental Gardens at Ruggles Street and Shawmut Avenue will debut as a summer concert resort next Saturday evening with daily performances through the season. George Loesch directs, Boston Oratorio Society joins the opening weekend led by J. G. Lennon, and Walter Emerson will be the first week’s soloist. The program features Our Motto overture by Loesch, Hail Columbia, Tannhauser and Verdi choruses, KeinhEin Vogel Geflogen arrangement, Mikado items, a Bilse waltz, Spindler’s Amazon’s Ride, Tannhauser fantasia, and more with Emerson on cornet. An excellent buffet will complement the attractions and admission is to be reasonably priced. Mme. Minnie Hauk plans operatic concerts next season, with excerpts from Massenet and Massé, and Le Serment d’Amour by Audran may be produced at the Boston Museum July 5. The Hollis Street Theatre season closed after 161 Mikado performances and other operettas in a seven-month run.

Oriental Gardens Ruggles Street Shawmut Avenue George Loesch Boston Oratorio Society J. G. Lennon Walter Emerson Massenet Victor Mass Cleopatre Audran Mascow Mr. Field B. E. Woolf Hollis Street Theatre Nanon Carte Offenbach Pepita

Autocrat of the Breakfast Table Graces St George’s Club

The Pall Mall Gazette notes a large St George’s Club reception for Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes. Holmes mingles kindly with guests, jokes about forgetting correspondents, and signs a copy of his complete works while a private member seizes the pen as a trophy.

Pall Mall Gazette Oliver Wendell Holmes St. George’s Club

Queen's Private Colonial Visit Recalls Imperial Tour

The Queen visited the Colonies in a strictly private morning tour from Paddington. She arrived in a close carriage with an escort waived, joined by Princess Beatrice and other dignitaries at the Indian Museum. Highlights included the Indian Court and a Canadian imperial oration by Sir Charles Tupper.

London Paddington Beatrice Lady Southampton H. Pensonby Geneva Gardiner Prince of Wales Colonel Teesdale P. C. Owen Duchess of Albany Miss Collins Canada Charles Tupper Manitoba Old London Spiers & Pond James Marshall King Coffee

Madrid Queen Nurse Controversy Over Infant Care

The Madrid letter notes Queen Maria Christina defers nursing her newborn son, kept in a royal household with many attendants. The infant is healthy, dark skinned, and presented amid court customs. The pope gifts a christening robe. the queen aims to have the late Alfonso XII.’s lace robe worn at the font.

Madrid London Daily News Spain Maria Christina Mercedes Ama Teresa Ayas Don Mateo Prasceides Sagasta Meria Christina Infantas Isabel Eulalia Christina Alfonso XII Atecha Cathedral

Postmaster General dismisses clerk for supporting family

A series of sharp jabs at public figures and politics follows. The note cites Postmaster-General Vilas firing a clerk for not supporting his family, hints at civil service reform, criticizes Blaine and Hearst, and touches on Prohibition plans, a Seattle wedding invite quarrel, dog poison economics, and a New York fishing fan with 10 000 fly books.

Vilas Rangeley Caunl New York W. J. Cassard Lewiston (Me

Dedication of Newton Cottage Hospital

The Newton Cottage Hospital dedication was held Saturday afternoon. R. M. Pushifer described construction as the building rises on Washington street near Woodland station. The wooden central building connects to a one story wing by a long corridor housing wards, operating, recovery, dining, and kitchen areas. The women’s ward has eight beds and two private rooms. the men’s ward in the wing has 100 beds. The hospital uses steam heat and advanced ventilation, with children’s ward funded by Grace Church children. Admission for free care requires Newton residency and physician recommendation. Officers include President R. M. Pulsifer, Vice President E. W. Converse, Clerk E. A. Whiston, Treasurer G. S. Bullens, with executive committee members Ellison, Worcester, Bacon, Bishop, and Pettee.

Newton Cottage Hospital R. M. Pushifer Hospital Corporation Washington Street Woodland State Children of Grace Church Newton R. M. Pulsifer E. W. Converse E. A. Whiston G. S. Bullens William P. Ellison John Worcester Newtonville M.L. Bacon West Newton R.R. Bishop Newee Otis Pettee Newton Upper Alls

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