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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1886

Page

2

School discipline and graft remarks echo in reform drive

A school committee adopts censure of a grammar school master for corporal punishment, aiming to curb such abuse and avoid whitewashing. The piece notes moral injury from the incident and cites Judge Gildersleeve on bribe cases, urging prosecution of bribers despite proof challenges.

Parnell speech praised for order and moderation in House

The House debate closes on home rule with Mr Parnell hailed for a dignified temperate speech showing restraint. Critics point to boycotts and party divisions harming the President’s policy on silver and governance, urging patriotism over party advantage.

Parnell House of Commons Ireland

Bridge Opening Ends New Jersey Rail Monopoly

Congress authorizes a bridge over the Arthur Kill linking Staten Island to New Jersey, ending a long state control on rail access to New York bay. The bridge is seen as a major boost for commerce and interior freight, enabling wide development of the New Jersey shore area.

New Jersey New York Bay Arthur Kill Congress Staten Island

Chicago Street Railway Vote Sparks Broad Debate

Chicago council debates a petition to convert horse car lines to a cable system, lasting five hours and ending in a company victory. Papers allege boodle influence and Jake Sharpism, with a shadowy Philadelphia syndicate tied to the company president. The action may boost the franchise value by about 1,000,000, while amendments fail amid concerns of municipal corruption.

Chicago Jake Broadway

Wheel as helm guides party through turbulent voyage

The piece argues the President, as the party's helm, should avoid pandering to every faction. With trusted officers and capable, loyal crew, the voyage toward port can proceed safely and earn praise from the owners.

Democratic Party

Tufts College Oratory Prizes Awarded in Readings and Declamations

The annual Tufts College prize readings and declamations honored top speakers from the sophomore and junior classes and readers from the senior class. Judges included Professors Jones Adams Clement Collar and Freese. Winners were Orlando Hollister and Nel son Edgerly among sophomores, James Albion and Leo Lewis among juniors, Herman Dunham and Charles Ludden among seniors, with prize amounts of 20 and 14 dollars for sophomores, 20 and 15 dollars for juniors, and 20 and 15 dollars for seniors.

Tufts College Department of Oratory Henry Dixon Jones Oscar Fay Adams Edward H. Clement William H. Collar John W. Freese Messrs Nelson Edgerly Hollister Robinson Patterson Albion Lewis and Maulsby Dunham Spaulding Ludden Orlando K. Hollister Julienne C. Edgerly James F. Albion Leo R. Lewis Herman N. Dunham Charles M. Ludden

American minister Winston resigns from Persian post

The American minister at the Shah's court, Mr. Winston of Chicago, has resigned his post. Rumor cites his restriction on wearing the uniform and Illinois Governor's offer to appoint him brigadier-general of militia as factors. A sorrowful memory of happier times is noted.

Winston Chicago Illinois Persia Massachusetts Suffolk Peulbale Court William L. Sargent Boston George W. Sargent Ani Boston Post John W. McKim James J. Conley Saic Court Jonx W. McKiy Esquire Elijah Georgh Register Elizabeth M. Webb Cambridge Middlesex Joan W. McKim. Esquire Messenger Court Square Commonwealth of Massachusetts Annlee James English Geo. A. Bethune Nrponk Wip Joan W. McKim Elijah George

Proposal to expand treasury notes to ease coin nuisance

The plan to raise $1 notes to 30 million and $2 notes to 35 million aims to relieve the public from the growing annoyance of heavy coin and ragged small currency. It argues the silver dollar remains unpopular and that replacing silver with paper would curb the sham value and cheap money perception in circulation.

Treasury

Back Bay Boston in shift from England viewing artists and colleges

Frederick Wedmore tours Boston describing Beacon Street Back Bay and its climate. He notes Dr Wendell Holmes in his library and discusses Boston society, American taste, and the Institute of Technology and Wellesley College. He praises American finish and imagines women educated in art history.

Frederick Wedmore Temple Bar Dr. Wendell Holmes Beacon Street Boston Back Bay Back Bay Charles River Commonwealth Avenue Boston Wendell Holmes Cambridge America England Sir Joshua Institute of Technology Wellesley College Francis Walker Wellesley

Gladstone to Dissolve Parliament Over Home Rule Crisis

The cabinet, with Mr Gladstone, plans a dissolution and appeal to the country after defeat of the home rule bill. The Queen is expected to assent, with supply measures to be carried through first. Liberals broadly back Gladstone, while Chamberlain and radicals may campaign independently, defining the political crisis in England.

Gladstone Lord Hartington Commons Mr. Gladstone Mr. Chamberlain Manning Philadelphia Times Rising Sun England Dublin Springfield Republican

Consistencies of Protection Theories and Press Critiques

A collection of brief editorial quotes arguing against protectionist logic, noting liberties in patronage, critiquing tariff claims, and condemning congressional overreach. Includes sharp replies from Chicago Herald Buffalo Courier Baltimore News Philadelphia Press and New York Post.

Chicago Herald Buffalo Courier

Constance of Acadia Novel Reviewed by The Globe

The review praises Constance of Acadia as the first in a new anonymous Colonial Series by Roberts Brothers. It lauds Nova Scotia and Maine scenery and the historical material, noting Madame Lea Tour as heroine and Charnace as a central figure, while warning the blend of history and fiction may dull the work. The book is judged well printed and dated 1886.

Constance Acadia Messrs. Roberts Brothers Longfellow Nova Scotia New Brunswick Maine Atlantic Bay of Fanny Madame Lea Tour Charnace Charles Lea Tour Bray Boston Roberts Bros

London of Today by Charles Eyre Pascoe reviewed

The second edition of Pascoe s London guide covers streets buildings historic sites and city life. It details lodging dining social season events theatres drives and excursions with notes on principal shops and sights useful to visitors and locals alike. Published by Sampson Low and Roberts Bros in 1836.

Atland London Pescoe Pascoe Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington Boston Roberts Bros

Triangles by Broadway and Fifth Avenue asked yet again

The New York World debates geometry through quirky quips and old jokes. A West woman dies after cheating a horse buyer, markets comment on butter, and a flood of humorous notes from papers like Lowell Courier and Somerville Journal fill the page.

New York World Broadway Fifth Avenue Twenty-third Street Twenty-second Euclid New York West

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