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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1886

Page

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Boston Yachts Set for Atlantic Regatta Week

Four Boston sloops Puritan Mayflower Gitana Thetis entered for the Atlantic club regatta in New York with Mayflower not expected to sail The four large craft compete Thursday and Saturday for a special prize amid strong rival interest and hopes of boosting Eastern trophy totals.

Boston New York Atlantic Club

Tariff Reform Debate Spurs House Action Threats

Mr Morrison announces plans to urge the tariff bill in the House on Thursday amid Republican objections. Democrats pledged fair revision and Republicans promised to correct tariff irregularities. With convention pledges in view, supporters and foes debate the path to reform.

House of Representatives Mr. McKinley Ways and Means Committee Morrison

Gladstone Liberal Cause Faces Coalition in Coming Elections

The piece analyzes Gladstone's Midlothian manifesto portraying home rule as the Liberal core while facing three main opponents: Conservatives, the Whigs, and Chamberlain Radicals. It notes potential coalition risks and the need to overcome anti home rule sentiment amid an enlarged franchise.

Gladstone Midlothian Liberal Party England Commons Ireland Mr. Gladstone Hartington Chamberlain Labouchere

Court of Claims 1885 spoliation opinions chronicling Franco American aid

The official record, issued last month, makes accessible Judge John Davis’s opinions on the French spoliation act cases. It frames a historical thesis on Franco American aid from Valley Forge to Yorktown, detailing ethical and legal duties and noting the forthcoming Congress report next December. Franklin and envoys spurred French aid, treaties followed in 1778, and Allied support persisted until Cornwallis’s 1781 surrender.

Randall-Holman America France United States Europe Genet Washington England Pinckney Marshall Gerry Bonaparte Talleyrand Ellsworth Davis Court of Claims Congress Senate House Polk Pierce John Davis Burgoyne Howe Philadelphia Valley Forge Franklin Paris Cornwallis Yorktown

Holmes and Tennyson Meeting Sparks Poetic Clash

A report on Dr. Holmes visiting Lord Tennyson at the Isle of Wight notes a clash of poetic languages. Holmes speaks with objective clarity while Tennyson remains gloomily subjective, risking misunderstood humor and cross purposes between the laureate and the American visitor.

Dr. Holmes Tennyson Isle of Wight Holmes Lord Tennyson

Eighteen Newlywed Couples Visit White House in One Day

The article notes a surge of bridal parties at the White House with eighteen newly married couples congratulating President Cleveland in a single day. The president greeted them cordially, reflecting widespread bliss amid office-seeker pursuit. It suggests limiting visits if the White House becomes a permanent bridal resort, possibly fixing tours.

White House Cleveland Niagara

Time for Disappearing and Private Life Ends Public Feud

Spriningfeld Republican notes a boisterous long picnic under a gilded dome ends with a proposal to tear the State House down. The piece urges the men to return home and rest in private life after exhausting political possibilities.

Spriningfeld State House

Autocrat Holmes Enjoys London Social Carnival Day

Oliver Wendell Holmes attends a high profile London weekend with a royal circle. He meets the Prince and Princess of Wales, chats with the Prince about America, dines with Lord Phelps, and visits multiple society hosts before returning tired to Piccadilly.

London Oliver Wendell Holmes Lord and and Lady Rothschild Piccadilly Prince and Princess of Wales M. Fevre Mme. Waddington All America Mr. Boughton Sears Mr. Phelps Lowndes Square Lady Herschell Lady Roseberry Robert Browning Cyril Flower Lady Rothschild Dover House

Egypt Exploration Fund Appeals for Subscriptions and Support

The Boston Post reader reports Hamilton Fish adds 25 to 50 for the fund and urges continued effort. College presidents scholars and business men join this week's contributors seeking 5 dollar subscribers to boost the treasury of knowledge and acquire museum objects from fertile archaeological research.

Egypt Exploration Fund Boston Post Hamilton Fish William C, Winslow

Ireland's Future and War Talk Across Papers

A compilation of editorials and letters advocating Ireland's self governing status within the British empire, opposing jingoism, and critiquing U S and Canadian wartime postures. Also features reaction to Randall and anti anarchist rhetoric, plus political chatter on Ames and party strategy.

President Cleve land and wife plan lakes tour this summer

A Washington dispatch reports President Cleveland and his bride consider a summer voyage by private steamer with a select party. The itinerary includes New England coast Adirondacks Buffalo and lakes Erie Huron Michigan possibly Superior with Chicago as the farthest point. Timing depends on Congress adjournment and may shift.

Chicago Journal Washington Chicago Great Western Lake Cleveland Lakes Congress New England Adirondacks Buffalo Lake Harbor Troquois Club

Miscellany of wit and social glimpses from old papers

A collage of jokes and vignettes touching politics humor and daily life. Mentions watermelons funeral costs the gas commission and House of Commons mood plus light quips about poets balding bartenders and a Prohibitionist decanter tale.

Reverend Dr Samuel K Lothrop Dies After Long Life

The Rev Dr Samuel K Lothrop died at his Chestnut street home after an 83 year life. Born in Utica in 1804 he graduated from Harvard 1825 and Harvard Divinity 1828. He led Dover Unitarian church then Brattle Square Church in Boston for decades. He chaired the Boston English high school committee for 26 years and served on the Massachusetts Humane Society. He advised on public education and was active as chaplain of Cadets.

Samuel K. Lothrop Chestnut Street Dr. Lothrop Utica N. Y Harvard University Charles Francis Adams Seth Ames Charles H. Davis F. H. Hedge D. D John Langdon Sibley Harvard Divinity School Unitarian Church Dover N. H Brattle Square Brattle Street Boston School Committee Lothrop Massachusetts Humane Society Department of North Carolina Commonwealth Avenue Society of the Free Baptist Church

Death of Harry Bloodgood Dated in North Conway

Harry Bloodgood born 1845 Providence R I died at his North Conway home on a Saturday. He began on stage with Rumsey’s minstrels in St Louis 1860 and traveled with Sam Sharpley’s minstrels later. He performed in Boston 1870 and later led minstrel troupes before attempting more ambitious works. He was famed for his Uncle Rose impersonation and left a memory of humor and artistry in New England.

Carlos Macran Harry Bloodgood North Conway Providence R. I Rumsey Minstrels St. Louis Sam Sharpley New York Boston Howard Athepeneum Upper Bartlett N. H Hix W. A. Mestayer Rose

The Streets of New York at Boston Theatre

Listing of current shows across venues with performances nightly including George C Boniface in The Streets of New York at Boston Theatre Edward Harrigan in The Leather Patch at the Boston Museum Rentz Santley Burlesque and Comique Novelty Company at Broward Athenæum Gilbert Onera Company at Oakland Garden H M S Pinafore and Trial by Jury at Oakland Garden and a Promenade concert at Music Hall Oriental Garden concert and Forepaughs Show at Union Base Ball Grounds with afternoon and evening performances

Boston Theatre George C. Boniface Steets New York Boston Museum Edward Harrigan Leather Patch Broward Athenæum Rentz-Santley Burlesque and Comique Novelty Company Oakland Garden Gilbert Onera Company H. M.S. Pinafore Music Hall Oriental Garden Forepaugh Union Base

Sermon Length Courage: Westminster Boys and Canon Wordsworth

Cureton plans a short sermon at the abbey on a saint’s day. His son fears a long talk as Westminster boys threaten a thrash if it lasts over half an hour. Dean Trench laments Wordsworth has no sons in the school. old worshippers recall Canon Wordsworth’s merciless hours.

Cureton St. Margaret’s Westminster School Jemmy Trench Wordsworth Canon Wordsworth

The Cute Monkey Diva and a Sham Wedding

The passage mocks Patti as a money loving figure who celebrated an ex post facto marriage to lure wealthy donors with wedding diamonds. It hints at a possible anniversary if divorce does not occur and compares the spectacle to Barnum style advertising.

Boston Herald Patti Barnum

Helping the Board of Trade Liquidation Effort

The fund to liquidate the old board of trade debt stands at 8138 dollars with 2862 dollars left to raise. Subscriptions remain conditional on raising about 11000 dollars before July 1, and additional gifts include Bliss Fabyan Co 100 dollars John L Bremer Co 100 dollars Potter Lovell Co 50 dollars Gossler Co 50 dollars Hollingsworth Whitney Co 25 dollars Barnes Hutchinson Pierce 25 dollars Fairbanks Brown Co 25 dollars Hyde Southworth 20 dollars Magee Furnace Co 15 dollars.

Board OF Trade Bliss, Fabyan & Co John L. Bremer & Co Potter, Lovell & Co Gossler & Co Hollingsworth & Whitney Company Barnes, Hutchinson & Pierce Fairbanks, Brown & Co Hyde & Southworth Magee Furnace Company

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