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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1886

Page

2

Riots in Sligo Follow Belfast Disturbances

The article notes Protestant houses wrecked in Sligo on Saturday night amid Belfast unrest. It criticizes sectarian hatreds and praises Loyal Ulster while urging forbearance. It also discusses civil service age rules, officer discretion, and views on independent voting in Oregon.

Belfast Sligo Ireland England

Government hoards silver dollars as mint output rises

The article argues that about 30 million more silver dollars sit in government vaults than a year ago due to a policy that withholds small notes. It contends the public rejects the standard dollar and urges releasing small notes and expanding vault capacity to avoid further hoarding and storage costs.

Death by suicide ends reign of King Louis of Bavaria

King Louis of Bavaria, recently deposed and confined at Berg Castle, leapt into a lake on Sunday evening and drowned, with his physician also drowning in attempting a rescue. Regent Prince Luitpold’s earlier assumption of regency is noted as prudent. The king’s extravagance and eccentricities are blamed for his decline, yet his public works and support for German unity earn measured admiration.

Louis Bavaria Berg Luitpold Munich Wagner

Clemenceau’s Parisian Home Life and Marital tale

The passage notes Georges Clemenceau’s teaching in Greenwich Connecticut and falling for pupil Mary E. Plummer. After two ocean crossings he won his father’s consent to a civil marriage performed by Mayor Oakey Hall in New York. Mme Clemenceau influenced his political shift toward democracy and kept an American-influenced Paris home with distinctive rocking chairs.

Greenwich Conn Mary E. Plummer Oakey Hall New York Mme. Clemenceau Paris M. Clemenceau New York Harbor United States

Autocrat of the breakfast table warns on dinner table excess

The New York World cautions Dr. Holmes to balance vigor and moderation at meals. It suggests intellect should rule appetite, lest Holmes become an Attila of dinners.

Rumor of Sullivan Moving to New York Stirs Local Talk

Rumors circulate that John L. Sullivan plans a move to New York. His ally Rollin M. Squire, deeply mourned in Boston, eyes influence as he seeks a power role there. Reports claim Squire would build a guard of prizefighters to secure his patronage and control of his new city.

Phelps New York Asa French Connecticut River Judge French John L. Sullivan Rollin M. Squire Boston Squire Sullivan Mr. Squire Edward Harrigan M. W. Hanley Dave Braham

American interest in European politics and home rule

A columnist questions Americans ignoring European affairs and urges understanding of the English crisis. The writer notes critics who claim outsiders should stay silent and argues that any world event affecting society invites American commentary, even as some home state politicians seek foreign votes.

England United Kingdom

Tariff reform debate and political cautions across parties

The selection argues that tariff revision prospects are slim due to divisions within both parties and urges unified advocacy for clear needs and decisive countrywide appeal. It also notes public discontent with legislative sessions and critiques cautious state officials amid broader governance concerns.

Cooley on Taxation Second Edition Reviewed

The second edition of Judge Cooley’s The Law of Taxation extends the first edition of 1876 with thousands of new decisions, updating principles of taxation, enforcement, and remedies. The 823 page octavo volume includes a comprehensive index, revised text, and aims to aid practitioners in the evolving field of tax law.

Cooley Wisconsin Press Thomas M. Cooley Chicago Callaghan & Co

The Doctrine of Public Policy Is the Law of Contracts

A journal review of Elisha Greenhood’s treatise on public policy in contract law summarizes its scope from 6500 cases to 600 principles. It notes the method, emphasis on fraud, wagering, service, government, public justice, personal liberty, and domestic relations, plus waivers of rights.

Greenhood Elisha Greenhood Boston Bar Price Chicago Callaghan & Co

Atlantic Monthly July previews and author notices

The Atlantic Monthly for July will include a first Europe visit reminiscence by Dr. Holmes and a review of OQuida by Harriet Waters Preston. Flora Haines Loughhead, a San Francisco author, gains praise as a rising Pacific Coast novelist. Other items announce new works by Edgar W. Howe, Edgar Fawcett, Edgar Evertsen Saltus, Walt Whitman, and Rose Cleveland.

Atlantic Monthly Anatograt Europe William IV England Louis Philippe France Holmes Victoria Orleans Alabama Meesrs Houghton, Mifflin & Co Riverside Century Magazine Chicago Denver Col San Francisco H. H San Franciscan Edgar Fawcett Messrs. Ticknor & Co Edgar Evertsen Saltus Balzack and Philosophy of Disenchan New Yorker

Mixed witty notes and anecdotes from newspapers

A collage of jokes and brief gibes from various papers including St. Albans Messenger Springfield Union Washington Hatchet N Y Graphic NY Sun Lowell Courier Norwich Bulletin French Wit and others. It cites political talk laughs sermons on crime and culture with quick quips about Blaine London press and Uncle Rastus.

Tufts College Class Day Marked by Weather Yet Pleasant Proceedings

Yesterday at Tufts College a class day proceeded with lighter attendance due to threatening weather. Activities began in Goddard chapel with music by Carter's orchestra and an oration on the value of a college education by H. H. Dunham. The afternoon featured campus exercises, speeches, class presentations, and a dance in the Goddard gymnasium with an orchestra concert and reception into the late hours.

Tufts College Goddard Chapel Carter H. H. Dunham F. K. Sweetser J. W. Carney R. E. Joslin College Hall F. A. Taylor F. P. Chapman H. W. Whittemore Goddard Gymnasium

Railway Master Mechanics Hold Nineteenth Convention in Boston

The American Railway Master Mechanics Association with 146 master mechanics from the United States and Canada meets in Boston starting at 10 a m. in Meionaon. Mayor O'Brien will welcome the group as President J Davis Barnett delivers the annual address and officers submit reports.

American Railway Master Mechanics’ Association United States Canadas Boston Meionaon O’brien J. Davis Barnett

Ultra American View Calls Halt on Home Rulers

The writer argues Americans should focus on domestic home rule and resist European political influence. He condemns editors and politicians for taking sides in British issues and urges adherence to the Monroe Doctrine. Boston, June 13.

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