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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1886

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Debated City Bribery Trials and Senate Bill Totals

Reports out of New York question bringing rest of aldermen charged with bribery to trial before adjournment. In the U S Senate, about 3000 bills have been introduced this session, led by Sawyer with 448, Blair 447, Hoar 100, Dawes 73, Edmunds 24, with many still awaiting committee action.

New York Jackne United States Senate Sawyer Wisconsin Blair New Hampshire Hoar Dawes Edmunds

Dexter Denies Yale Nomination News Tone

Mr Dexter writes to the New York Tribune denying a report that the nomination of Judge French as a Yale College corporation member is merely complimentary. He says French’s supporters are earnest and confident. He adds the Tribune mischaracterized Mr William Walter Phelps’s candidacy as a political canvass.

Morton Dexter New York Tribune Yale College Corporation French Dexter New York Tribune Jis William Walter Phelps

Lord Randolph Churchill's Paddington Manifesto Attacks Gladstone

The Paddington election document by Lord Randolph Churchill savages Gladstone with insults and personal attacks. It contains no serious policy points on the home rule bill, prompting some to question its value and potential consequences for the Conservative party.

Lord Randolph Churchill Paddington Gladstone Khartoum Gordon London Times Lord Randolph

Preserve the State House, oppose new construction move

The Herald argues against a new State House proposal, calling it likely costly and financially wasteful. It urges lawmakers and citizens to resist what it calls an extravagance driven by lobby interests, favoring retention and modest expansion of the current structure to cut external rentals and annual costs.

Governor Robinson Vetoes Soldiers Exemption Bill

The veto shows robust support for civil service reform and exposes partisan aims behind the soldiers exemption measure. It is hailed as a bold, wise stand that strengthens honest government in Massachusetts and nationwide, dislodging spoilsmen and preserving the 1884 civil service act amid political pressure.

Robinson Massachusetts Elamor Commonwealth Pillsbury Carl Schurz Tremont Temple Cleveland

Senatebill on railroad lobbyists sparks push for action

Mr Beck presses House call on Hawley motion to reconsider a Senate vote approving a bill barring members of Congress from acting as attorneys or agents for railroad companies that benefited from subsidies. The bill, passed 37 to 11, seeks clear public interest protection against lobby influence, arguing for immediate passage and condemning delay tactics.

Beck Hawley Senate Congress House of Representatives

Howells on American drama and the realist critic

In Harper's July issue Howells defends the realist critic’s scientific aim and argues the novelist has a larger audience now. He critiques American drama as beneath the modern novel yet contends dramatists with meaningful work deserve attention, a view timely to Boston readers.

Mr. Howells Harper’s

Harrigan in his own plays cited as a great American dramatist

A critic weighs Edward Harrigan as author and actor, praising his realism and life depiction while contesting that his works are true drama. The piece contrasts Harrigan's panoramic, colorfully staged scenes with genuine dramatic art, noting Howells’s praise but arguing the plays lack stagecraft yet still reflect life faithfully.

Edward Harrigan Harrigan Howells Shakspere Goldsmith William Shakspere Goldoni New York Mr. Harrigan Mr. Howells

Remembering Edwin P. Whipple at Old West Church

Old Boston mourns Edwin P. Whipple with Dr. Bartel delivering a moving eulogy in the Old West Church. The tribute evokes a circle of 19th century figures Fields Gould Whitlie and others, a farewell to a band of brothers from a storied era.

Edwin P. Whipple Jacques Fields Gould Whitgie

Nominating in Towns Depends on Voters Not Leaders

A Providence Journal view argues that fit and proper candidates must be nominated or defeated by the voters. It warns that self serving leaders are checked by the party and that ultimate responsibility lies with the electorate to withdraw support to influence politicians’ conduct.

Providence Journal

A Prophet Without Honor In Tariff Reform

A samplings of editorials criticizing Morrison and his tariff reform bill. The text denounces the bill as whimsical and tests of Democratic fealty, calls out Boutelle’s sardine bill maneuvering, praises Republican intelligence, and questions Kansas and Western lawmakers over the war tariff. It also cites Cleveland’s nomination prospects and condemns civil service reform as quack.

Morrison Democratic Party Atlanta Constitution Kansas Wisconsin Iowa Lllinois Michigan Washington Post

The Heir of the Ages and Her Own Doing Reviewed

The Heir of the Ages by James Payn is praised for its lively cast and sly philosophy though faulted for overreach and improbable twists. Her Own Doing by W E Norris is noted as a clever brisk sketch of a wicked adventurer foiled by Nemesis, ending happily in a matrimonial plot. Both works are described as entertaining, with illustrations and affordable paper editions from Harper.

George Eliot Nemesis James Payn Harper Franklin Square Library W. E. Norris Harper's Handy Series

The Home for Lost Dogs illustration in Harper's Young People

The article describes a Harper's Young People illustration titled The Home for Lost Dogs. It features dogs of various sizes and designs reading together in a temporary refuge with two foreground puppies resembling Tray and Blanche and a shaggy Sweetheart in appearance.

Harper’s Tray Blanche

Cassell's Family Magazine July number review

The July issue offers popular reading matter with several serial stories of fair merit and poems of decent quality. It includes practical articles and illustrated pieces, a strong East London missionary feature with portrait of Mr Barnett, and an item on beauty in unlikely places focusing on railway stations.

Cassell London Barnett

Book Notes on Nihilist Novel and Colton Works

The review notes the Crowell translation of What Is to Be Done by Nathan Haskell Cole and cites Dole’s version as rough, praising Anna Karenina in French as more readable. It also announces Cleaves Macdonald & Co. plans a four-volume edition of Rev. Walter S. Colton’s works detailing his naval chaplaincy, Californian early life, travels, and educational contributions. Colton’s roles include Monterey alcalde, founder of California’s first newspaper, and early educator. he studied at Andover Theological Seminary and taught moral philosophy before editing major papers.

Messrs. T. Y. Crowell & Co New York Crowell Nathan Haskell Cole Anna Karenine Canary Islands Spanish Lisbon Naples Italy Bosphorus Egean Constantinople Athens Congress Cape Horn Rio Janeiro Valparaiso Lima Callao Honolulu California Colton Alcalde Monterey San Francisco Alta Californian Andover Theological Seminary Middletown Conn Washington Chronicle Philadelphia North American

Oregon Transcontinental assets valued at 25 million dollars

Cahn & Co of New York estimate the assets of the Oregon & Transcontinental Company at 25 162 300 with liabilities 7 561 000 unpaid bills and auditon claims. The report notes asset values for St Paul and Northern Pacific stock and Central and South American Telegraph. It discusses a suit against Drexel Morgan and Winslow Lanier but says it does not figure in the statement. Regular income 911 550, fixed charges 400 000, leaving about 600 000 annual net profit to pay debt in about ten years. If debt paid by selling noninterest assets, stock could yield 2 percent on present receipts. Potential asset value rise tied to Oregon Railway and Navigation Company. A lease to Union Pacific and Northern Pacific with a joint 6 percent guarantee could fix income and lift market value to 120.

Messrs. Cahn & Co New York Oregon & Transcontinental Company St. Paul Northern Pacific Central and South American Telegraph Company Drexel, Morgan & Co Winslow, Lanier & Co Oregon Railway & Navigation Company Union Pacific

Railroad and transit notes from June meetings and changes

A Boston meeting for Great Eastern Fast Freight occurs June 30 at Youngs Hotel. Railway notes report Atchison Topeka Santa Fe work halted south of Arkansas City over Ponca reservations. Boston Lowell plan marble stone for three new Somerville stations. Pennsylvania Railroad offers half price Gettysburg excursions July 2–7. Omaha and Louisville Evansville St Louis railroads show mid June earnings gains. Joint trunk line meeting planned for late June to align Central Traffic Association rates. New York Central launches Boston Chicago service in 27 hours with 700000 dollars invested in 68 new sleepers. through service to three daily fast trains. Shore Line Railroad stockholders reelect board. 4 percent dividend July 8. year earnings 7 percent.

Great Eastern Young’s Hotel Boston Red Fork Indian Territory Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Arkansas City Kan Ponca Reservation Willow Spring Poncas Boston & Lowell Pennsylvania Railroad Gettysburg Grand Army Third Army Corps Omaha Road Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis Trunk Lines Central Traffic Association Pennsylvania New York Central Chicago New York Fitchburg Shore Line Railroad New Haven

Quotable Bits From The Day on The Street And Stage

A mosaic of snappy notes and quips from various papers. Jokes about editors, inspectors and beekeeping influence. a New York Chinaman suicide note. a Western circus craving. theatre and literary quips. a wedding ruse. and a Madrid style Paris star photography claim. The items mix urban life, gossip, and sly satire with named papers and figures.

Baldness in America Warned By Medical Review

A New York Medical Review estimate states half of adult American men in cities are bald by age 30 or older. It warns of a future race of hairless Americans, cites stress and unventilated hats as causes, and urges scalp care from youth to prevent early hair loss.

New York Medical Review Stock Exchange

Boston Theatres and Halls Schedule of Performances

The Boston Theatre presents Mr Robert McWade in Rip Van Winkle every evening. The Boston Museum features Mr Edward Harrigan in The Leather Patch nightly at 8. Horticultural Hall hosts a fruit and flower show. Music Hall offers promenade concerts every evening. Oakland Garden shows Gilbert Opera Company in The Mikado every evening. Oriental Garden holds a concert each evening.

Boston Theatre Robert McWade Rip van Witkle Boston Museum Edward Harrigan Horticultural Hall MUSIC Oakland Garden Gilbert Opera Company Oriental Garden

Death notices from city list show multiple obituaries

In this city notices dated June 19 list Henry Rolfe of Winchester aged 67 with funeral at his house June 22 at 10 45 am. Other items record Miss Mary Capen died June 27 of pneumonia, Eliza J Emmes widow aged 86 years 7 months 2 days with funeral at 16 Concord Square June 22 at 11 am, Henrietta Leathe age 50, Joby McCabe 83 at Massachusetts General Hospital, Frances C Richardson widow aged 57 at Jamaica Plain, Charles A Hovey 48 at Manchester NH, Henry H Hoxie 67 years 9 months in Somerville, and Bu na private.

Rolfe Henry Rolfa Winchester Burlington Capen Mary F Capen Lmmes Eliza J Emmes Samuel Emmes Henrietta Leathe McCabe Massachusetts General Hospital Joby McCabe Richardson Jamaica Plain Frances C William HM Richardson Hovey Manchester Charles A Hovey Hoxte Somerville Henry H Hoxie Concord Square Buna

Bell's Life Remembered as London Pugilism Chronicle

Mr Yates mourns Bell's Life a once famed London journal whose decline mirrors the fading pugilistic era. He recalls Caunt Bendigo fights Dowling Ned Smith and Heenan King refereeing, notes Bell's Life monopoly and Norris Castle links, and marks its integration with Sporting Life after a long arc of circulation and court supervision.

London World Bell Ben Caunt Bendigo Pierce Egan Pelham Lord Lytton Strand Observer Vincent Dowling Ned Smith Heenan King Autres Temps Benjamin Webster Mark Lemon Mr. Bell Norris Castle Ozborne Duke of Bedford Norris Solent Queen Prince Albert Isle of Wight Beil Duchess of Kent George the Magnificent

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