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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1886

Page

2

Frye subsidy bill passes Senate without delay

Senator Frye presses a new post office subsidy plan at fifty cents per mile for four years, a bill favored over prior schemes though House practice may curb it. The piece contrasts rail and water transport, notes Madrid unrest and Don Carlos figures, and covers Chicago anarchists seeking separate trials, with a brief on British elections expenses and yacht racing results.

Frye House Senate Pacific Mail

Senator Dawes Woollen Amendment Draws Press Censure

The Philadelphia Press condemns Senator Dawes woollen amendment to the eleomargarine bill. It urges simplifying the measure to cover yarn producers and worsted fabric sellers, arguing the current form fails to shield yarn manufacturers or wool growers and may boost worsted yarn imports. The paper attributes the issue to head not heart.

Philadelphia Senator Dawes Dawes

Cattle Graze Deal on Crow Reservation Under Scrutiny

Forest and Stream accuses Agent Williamson of granting grazing permits to several cattle raisers on the Crow Reservation in Montana at fifty cents per head. The piece says favored ranchers and even Indians benefited, claiming 4,500,000 acres may be affected. It questions legality and accuracy, noting some evictions occurred but not all. The dispute hinges on the reservation agreement with the Crow.

New York Bay Forest and Sheas Williamson Crow Indian Montana Indian Territory Crow Reservation United States Secretary of the Interior Indian Office Interior Department Department City Proper South Boston East Boson Roxbury West Roxbury Dorchester Charlestown Brighton Hugh O Brien James C. Tucker

Holman’s shift signals reform sentiment rising in Congress

Washington chatter notes Congressman Holman’s rapid conversion from a Cleveland critic to a reform backer during three Indiana days. His change highlights broad public support for civil service reform, with southern papers echoing the shift and major papers praising Harper’s and Hawthorne coverage in July issues.

Washington Congressman Holman Indiana Hom Cleveland Holman Springer Randall South Richmond Whig New Orleans Picayune Jacksonville Florida Times-Union Holman-Randall

New Iceberg Signal Code Aids Fast Ocean Steamers

The Nautical Magazine editor unveils a new signaling code to rapidly share iceberg positions between steamships. The system improves upon traditional signals, which are hard to read when vessels travel at full speed, by providing clear concise information on sightings and passages.

Nautical Magazine

New Ice Weather Flag Could Guide Ocean Travel

A single flag, hoisted once, will signal weather and ice position with three additional flags. The ice flag shows a blue field and a white triangle indicating ice or no ice. Captains of ocean steamships report it effective and widespread adoption could improve safety in spring and early summer voyages.

Stoneham Company Libel Claim Rebutted by Inquiry

A report that the Stoneham company refused to ride a boycotted street car when ordered by a captain is proven false after investigation. The Massachusetts militia are not prone to subordination of this kind. If the libel originator cannot be court martialed, some process should reach him.

Stoneham Sixth Regiment Massachusetts Militia Commonwealth General Court Lowell Times Common Wealth Massachusetts Suffolk Supreme Judicial Court Alexander L. Hayes Woodward Boston Insad New York Paget Higgs Queen Victoria Great Britain United States Kingdom of Great Britain Eaid Paget Higgs John Noble Hariette W. Johnson Samuel W. Clifford, Jr Ho'sen Seid Boston Post John W. McKiw Esqaire Joseph Brandenberg William H. Brandenberg Joun W. McKim, Esquire Eta George

Theatrical Journal Sketch on Mme Janauschek’s Return

A theatrical journal claims Mme Janauschek has gone to Germany to sell part of her property to finance a return for a final struggle against misfortune and neglect. The report may be exaggerated, but if true it reproaches a public that funds farce comedies while neglecting one of this country’s greatest tragic actresses.

Mme. Janauschek Germany

Waiting for the Circus and Political Snippets

A montage of political opinion and comment from newspapers. Debates over a Beck bill and legislative pay spark enterta inment for readers as figures like Edmunds and Hawley are cited. Critics call for transparency, while editorials mock politicians and praise or deride public figures and moments in national politics.

Beck Brother Edmunds Brother Hawley Senate Philadelphia Telegraph

Harvard Commencement and Alumni Events Schedule

The notices outline June 30 commencement at Sanders Theatre and Memorial Hall events, June 30 board meeting, 1886 87 overseer election in Massachusetts Hall, July 1 Phi Beta Kappa ovation by Daniel Gilman, and a dinner at Memorial Hall. July 1 to 3 exams for Harvard College and affiliates, plus electives policy change. Harvard Lampoon editors named, crews coverage from New London.

Memorial Hall Massachusetts Hall Sanders Theatre Alumni Association Harvard Hall Phi Beta Kappa Daniel Coit Gilman Johns Hopkins University Harvard College Law School Medical School Lawrence Scientific School H. E. Peabody W. H. Rand O. Prescott W. Atkinson Harvard Lampoon Daily Crimson H. D. Hale New London the Crimson

The Tomb of Lincoln Described as a Dime Museum

A Cincinnati Enquirer correspondent condemns the Lincoln tomb for turning visitors away if they cannot pay 25 cents and for displaying relics with coarse descriptions under the tomb’s custodian. The writer urges immediate corrective action to protect the resting place of a martyr president and American heritage.

Lincoln Cincinnati Enquirer Monument Association America

Daylight Sail to New York from Fall River

The Pilgrim steamer of the Fall River line will depart Fall River via Newport on Saturday July 8 and make a Gayheght trip to New York via Long Stand sound. Many who have longed for such a charming opportunity will likely join this sail.

New York Pilgrim Fall River Newport Long Stand Sound

Usher on the Law of Sale of Personal Property

A terse Harvard reviewed treatise by Edward Usher analyzes the sale of personal property under Massachusetts statutes, U.S. law, and Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decisions. It notes practical completeness, strong grounding in mass statutes, and potential value for practitioners beyond Massachusetts. Boston Little Brown announces the compact, comprehensive volume with tables of cases and statutes.

Usher Little, Brown & Co Massachusetts United States Supreme Judicial Court of Commonwealth Supreme Judicial Court The Edward Co Boston Little & Brown

Macmillan Summer Reading Series Preview

The American Macmillan house offers a weekly 50 cent Summer Reading Series of novels and essays. Highlights include Crawford's Mr Isaacs and Dr Claudius, Kingsley's Hypatia, Forbes Souvenirs of Some Continents, Inglesant, and a Lily Among Thorns. More titles and authors are promised through July and August.

Macmillan Messrs. Macmillan & Co Saacs Mr. Crawford Mr. Isaacs Crawford Dr. Claudius Kingsley Archibald Forbes John Inglesant Miss Yonge Mary of Scotland Mr. Harrison Amyas Leigh Charles Kingsley Sir Amyas Leigh Mrs. Oliphant Jim W. E. Norris

Literary Notes on Novels and Essays of the Era

The piece lists forthcoming works by Stevenson Stockton Sala Duffy Yeumans Robinson Oliphant and Locker plus Shelley's fragments and Patrick Adams Blaise des Vosges death in Paris. It notes reviews in the Saturday Review of Burroughs Signs and Seasons and Grant’s second volume, highlighting literary activity and recognitions.

Robert Louis Stevenson Messrs. Cassell & Co Frank Stockton Merchantville Delaware Ireland League of North and South C. Yeumans Popular Science Monthly Mabel Robinson Lawrence Oliphant Frederick Locker Shelley Society Paris Adam Blaise Adam Blaise Des Saturday Review Mr. Burroughs General Grant Grant

Dwight School Association organized at Young's Hotel

Saturday afternoon a large gathering of Dwight grammar graduates in the city formed the Dwight School Association. Bela S. Fiske was chosen president and Samuel M. Shapleigh vice president. A. S. Harwood was secretary and S. F. Witkins treasurer. Secretaries for many classes were also elected, listing numerous names and class years up to 1885.

Dwight Grammar Chock Young’s Hotel Dwight School Association Bela S. Fiske Samuel &. Shapleigh A. S. Harwood S. F. Witkins George H. Davis W. L. Coverly William J. Seaver John B. Moran George B. Ford W. F. Bacall Robert McNinch Samuel McNinch Edward F. Wilder Daniel F. Knight Louis E. Binney J. L. Wesson J. E. Gath Theodore W. Gove Frank H. Skinner E. L. Potter George J. Parker Thomas 38. Nickerson Lorin F. Deland Burtis L. Molescam

Adams Academy Declamation Recounts Gold Medal Award

The Adams Academy public declamation in Quincy drew many Boston notables to hear eleven orations with music by pupils. Charles H. Porter Jr of Quincy won the Adams medal for reading Volumnia to Coriolanus, while John H. Burton Jr of Newbury NY earned the Master’s prize. Charles F. Page of Brookline received honorable mention after previously winning the Master’s prize.

Adams Academy Quincy John Quincy Adams Boston Messrs. Seaver Frothingham Cushing Collar W. KR. Tyler Academy Charles H. Porter, Jr Quincey Shakspere Volumnia Coriolanus John H. Burton, Jr Newbury N. Y William Everett Charles F. Page Brookline

Boston Blues and a Drowning Socialist in Punches

A collage of humorous lines from Punch style quips and notices. Includes a Western man named Boodle seeking a name change to avoid boodle, jokes about Mountain Dew and Holman in The Mikado, critique of broiled live lobster, a drowning attempt by a socialist saved by deck hands, remarks on rude coat tails and ginger ale, and satire on elevator etiquette amid crowded city buildings.

Boodle

Plea to Save Westminster Abbey From Decay

A London advocate warns Westminster Abbey is crumbling under London’s polluted atmosphere and neglect. The essay argues extensive repair is required, urges Parliament to fund preservation, and asserts the abbey as a national heritage shared by all Englishmen beyond religious lines.

Liverpool Post Westminster Abbey London Pearson England Rome Greece

Cambridge honours Dr. Holmes amid student acclaim

A London Saturday special describes Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes receiving a Doctor of Letters in the crowded Senate House with long applause from undergraduates and the public. Dr. Sandys delivered a Latin address, and expectations of a speech were unmet despite enthusiastic cheering. Sir William White was awarded Doctor of Laws, noted as a distinguished English diplomat. Vanity Fair features a Ward cartoon and brief Holmes biography praising his sociable, young-spirited nature despite his Bostonian roots.

London Oliver Wendell Holmes Cambridge Senate House Holmes Sandys William White Constantinople Vanity Fair Dr. Holmes Ward

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