Post postage rates page summary
The Post lists new rates: two cents, one year eight months, six months, thirty three months, 81.50, one month fifty cents. The fragment shows a pricing schedule with assorted periods and amounts.
23 Jun 1886
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1886
Page
1
The Post lists new rates: two cents, one year eight months, six months, thirty three months, 81.50, one month fifty cents. The fragment shows a pricing schedule with assorted periods and amounts.
A proposed rule change by Corngresamah Morrison would raise pension bills via direct taxation. The House saw virulent party contest over the proposition with the Senate passing a navy retirement for Commander Quackenbush and debating a land grant railroads attorney ban. Other items include New York Mayor Grace seeking Squire removal, Caledonia county GOP nominating candidates, an iron clad resolution failing, and a wave of local incidents from poisonings in Waterville to a fatal railroad death near Reading. Also reported are Roger Williams descendants meeting in Providence, Smith College building dedication, a Bridgeport suicide attempt, farmers noting above average hay, and several criminal cases including Isaac Nixon’s capture and Sarah Sloan’s infant murder charge.
Foreign dignitary Jadstone was greeted with loud cheers at every station during his Glasgow visit as he delivered an addit.
Reports note no additional bodies found at the Institute ruins as the Metropolitan company plans immediate rebuilding. School hygiene report by Dr. Moran discussed by the school committee. A concert given by Hubdivision No 4 K of P at Tremont Temple. Commencement exercises at Welheley. Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association meets at the Parker House. Collector Saltonstall responds to civil service law charges. Venerable Moses A Dow of the Waverley Magazine passes away. Legislature prorogation talked for Friday night. Senate orders third reading of redistricting plant. Stock market opens steady, closes weak with declines across major rails and specialties. Water Power stock surges to 5% following stockholders meeting and preferred stock act. Bell Telephone Co wins injunction against Long Telephone and Telegraph Co in Western Virginia.
Dover reports indicate the Democratic State convention will meet in Concord on Tuesday amid caucus results statewide. Anti administration sentiment weighs on delegates from Manchester Portsmouth and Dover if Cleveland policy endorsements surge. Governor Hill gains support among old-line Democrats. Thomas Cogswell of Gilmanton iron works seen as possible governor nominee. Manchester hosts the first congressional convention led by Rev. L. F. McKinney for renomination.
Harvard freshmen prepare for a three-way clash with Yale and Columbia at New London on July 1. Captain Storrow leads a light, strong crew as Yale and Columbia bring potent challengers in a race described as the toughest yet for Harvard ’89.
Washington June 22 10 p m local rains in Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut with nearly stationary temperatures and easterly winds. Eastern New York eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey show local rains and stationary temperatures with variable winds. The District of Columbia Delaware Maryland and Virginia expect local rains then fair weather with variable winds and nearly steady temperatures. North Carolina South Carolina Georgia eastern Florida western Florida and Alabama report generally fair weather with near stationary temperatures and variable winds. Mississippi Arkansas Louisiana and Texas face local rains followed by fair weather with stationary temperatures and variable winds. Cautionary southwest signals from Cape Henlopen New Jersey coast Sandy Hook and New York and a southeast signal from New Haven to Woods Hole section.
The Observer's Office records a June 22 1885 weather reading in Boston with barometer readings around 30.1 inches, temperatures and humidity figures, wind direction SE, velocity between 6 and 12 mph, and a clear to cloudy day with no precipitation. Includes mean daily barometer 30.073, mean daily humidity 61 percent, and max wind 7 to 15 mph observed values.
A catalog of yesterday's weather readings lists stations such as Philadelphia Washington Norfolk Charleston and Portland with conditions including cloudy rain and fog. Temperatures pressures and wind directions are noted alongside timestamps and geographic coordinates for each site.
The New Hampshire College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Alumni Association held its seventh annual meeting in Culver Hall this afternoon. E. C. Gerrish of Mastyard placed first in herbariums with H. N. Savage and G. E. Porter of Hartford second. officers elected include President H. L. Boutwell and Secretary-Treasurer W. A. Megrath.
The House held a heated debate over Morrison’s rule change to allow pension funding by direct taxation, framing pension bills as tied to an income tax. Democrats and Republicans clashed on pledges, tariff links, and the path to adjournment as the session closed amid partisan applause.
The House discussed President disapproval of private pension bills and referred them to Invalid Pensions. Morrison urged adding revenue provisions to general pension bills while warning of future deficits and noting many pension measures loom. Reed warned the rule change would tax pensions and apply selectively, prompting debate over fiscal policy.
Miss Amy H Porter eldest daughter of Dudley Porter of Goodrich and Porter weds Fletcher Ranney of Boston at her father’s Maple avenue home. Ceremony 7 pm officiated by Rev J C Snow. May Porter as bridesmaid and William Faxon Jr best man. Guests include Hon A A Ranney and many Haverhill residents. They plan to reside in Boston this coming winter.
John R. Thayer of Boston wed Evelyn Forbes youngest daughter of Mrs. Forbes at the Unitarian Church in Clinton. The ceremony was at 2:30 PM conducted by Rev. Bartel of Lancaster with Bayard Thayer as best man and Eli Forbes giving away the bride. The bride wore cream satin and flowers adorned the church from Thayer’s greenhouse. Guests praised the stylish event and the memorable gifts.
Roll top desks of fine finish and late improvements featured by Paine’s Farnivare Company at 48 Canal Street. Illustrated catalogue mailed free.
The Senate amended rules to allow attacks on Senator Becks bill prohibiting Congressmen from acting as railroad attorneys. Hawley reversed his original vote as several senators criticized the measure but no decision was made. Democrats may oppose reconsideration while Republicans face pressure to shift.
The Senate discussed a resolution urging the President to press Nicaraguan claims against that government. The Beck bill barring lawmakers from representing subsidized railroads was set aside for tomorrow amid sharp exchanges. A motion to reconsider the anti lobbying bill faced questions of intent and fairness, with extensive debate over defining corruption and proper actions by legislators. The session also touched on retiring Commander Quackenbush and repealing preemption laws, adjourning at 5:15 p.m.
The Postmaster General hosted a dinner in Washington on June 22 for President Cleveland and Mrs Cleveland. Guests included Miss Gregg Secretary and Mrs Whitney Secretary Lamar Miss Endicott Assistant Secretary Fairchild Speaker and Mrs Carlisle and Judge Bryant assistant attorney general for the Post Office Department.
In St Johnsbury Vermont on June 22 the Caledonia county Republican convention nominated county officers. Nearly 500 delegates attended. H C Ide was elected chairman and Edward Johnson secretary with W Sanborn as assistant secretary. The body formed a nominations committee and discussed positions on Edmunds re election. Nominees included H C Bates and C A Bunker for senators J G Hovery Cloud Harvey for probate and W P Smith sheriff Alexander Dunnett state attorney J S Kinerson bailiff. A resolution urged Congress to back the national ticket unless fraud or personal prejudice prevented support. The resolutions affirmed party loyalty and urged unity to win the national contest and uphold prohibition.
Mr Gladstone and wife Mrs Gladstone and Lady Aberdeen were greeted with enthusiastic crowds at Glascow and along the journey. Spectators cheered at stations from Carlisle to Preston and Hawarden, with receptions and speeches fueling a triumphant return.
A Maine agricultural review based on nearly 100 correspondents reports a hay crop above last year and above average. Oats remain leading grain, potatoes top hoed crops, and corn and sweet corn acreage rise, with less winter kill, robust cattle fattening, and growing cheese to butter factory shift. Rain is now needed.
At a city school board meeting nominations were accepted for temporary and ongoing teaching posts across districts including Lincoln Lyman and Dwight schools. Alonzo Meserve was elected Bowdoin school principal, while book and transfer decisions, school privy improvements, and a planned South Boston cooking school were approved. Dr. John B. Morar presented hygiene instruction findings urging stronger facilities, ventilation fixes, and a future physical culture department.
Wellesley College held its eighth commencement with a large chapel audience. Rev. Martin R. Vincent spoke on quality as character and service to others. Degrees were awarded to multiple graduates in arts and science, including international names and locations, with a later college reception.
At Phillips Academy Old Exeter Andover on June 22 fifty two young men received diplomas crossing from classical and English departments. The event featured literary exercises in Academy Ball with Boston Cadet Band performances and several orations including topics on the Civil War and War as a Factor in Civilization. Dove Latin prizes awarded to George H Hotaling W B Graves and T M Banks with committee including Rev C C Starbuck and George R Carpenter. Cook Greek prizes also announced with W B Carpenter W F Buxton and W B Graves among the laureates.
Professor M J Craymer awarded Wesleyan University prizes to G A Rich G C Boswell W B Grinnell G P Wardell Herbert Welch C W Lyon W R Breed J W Lewis H H Hauxhurst H F Mandeville Misak K B Mitchell M Graham for various essays prizes and oratory. Class day festivities were canceled due to unsatisfactory distribution of honors.
Dartmouth hosts a subdued commencement with notable arrivals including Rev. Charles A. Aiken and Hon. George A. Marden. Phi Beta Kappa meets with Hon. Jeremiah Smith presiding. Class-day exercises feature a long roster of speakers and odes. Chandler department addresses cover railroads to socialism. Degrees and prizes are awarded Thursday, with prizes for essays including $20 to A. W. Hardy and $10 to George A. Sanborn.
Bowdoin College Brunswick Maine June 22 Class day exercises opened in Memorial Hall with J C Parker giving an oration and J H Davis reading a poem The afternoon program on the Thorndike elm included a formal address by Turner Jr history by Berry prophecy by Norris a parting address by Knight and musical numbers The green dance and an electric light display followed Later the class of 1936 was hosted at Fantine Hotel by Cyrus Woodman Honoring their fiftieth anniversary Charles Fish principal of Brunswick High School donated a collection of about 2000 butterflies and moths to the college
Yale College prizes announced at Battel Chapel after service. Winners include Scott prize in German to Carleton M. Levis, 86. French to Maximilian Stein, 87. Winthrop prizes to J. H. Curtiss, 87 and J. N. Pomeroy, 87. Woollsey scholarship to H. F. Walker, 89. Hurlburt scholarship to Bradner Jr., 80. freshman scholarship to W. A. McQuade. Sophomore and freshman prize lists follow with names and classes.
An elderly man, registered as T. B. Watson at Golden Hill Hotel BripGerort Connecticut, was found unconscious with a bottle of laudanum labeled F. W. Schreder from New York on his table. He bears the name C. B. Waite on clothing and is described to police as the New York boodle alderman. life uncertain.
The Newton Civil Service Reform Association questions Col. Saltonstall about claims the Custom House examinations were only qualifying and that appointees were chosen by party backing. Saltonstall denies any such statements or actions and asserts appointments followed merit with inspectors serving irrespective of political views.
Moses A Dow longtime Waverley Magazine figure died at his Charlestown home. Born 1810 in Littleton New Hampshire he built a printing career in Boston and started the Waverley Magazine in 1856 after a rough start. The publication grew to wide circulation before later declines and a major fire loss.
In Gloucester on June 22 Henry Otto and Herbert Jellow, both intoxicated, fought aboard the schooner Finance as it lay ready to sail to Georges. Otto was rescued. Jellow, 35, drowned after falling overboard. Medical Examiner ruled accidental drowning. Otto jailed for examination.
Edward Burgess comments on the New York races and defends the Mayflower and Puritan. He notes tactics and wind conditions, asserts Mayflower’s superiority in moderate weather, and predicts strong future performance against rivals like Priscilla and Atlantic with scientifically built yachts.
The Mikado was staged at Oakland Garden last evening with piano accompaniment. James Gilbert as Ko Ko and John Ramsey as Pooh Bah earned high marks, while Miss Adelaide Russell impressed as Katisha and Miss Christine Brown as Yum Yum. The company delivered a creditable performance, though lacking full orchestral richness. The Mikado is billed until further notice.
The first composer night at Music Hall promises a Sullivan centered program. Orchestral arrangements from Iolanthe Mikado and Pirates of Penzance will be featured along with the Graceful Dance and The Lost Chord as a cornet solo by Mgr Lehnbruck. The rest of the program aims for similar interest.
New York reports Mayor Grace has filed charges to remove Commissioner Rollin M. Squire. An exhaustive report by Commissioner of Accounts W. P. Sherman cites investigations into the Fifth Avenue pavement project and department contracts, with findings forming the basis of the charges.
John Kuhn of Lafayette Indiana recounts near death from consumption final days when doctors gave twenty four hours to live. Friends bought Dr William Hall's Balsam for the Lungs nine bottles restored health with no other medicine used.
About forty stockholders representing 25 000 shares attended a special meeting at 85 Milk Street to approve issuing preferred stock under a 1936 act. The meeting saw strong pledges of subscription from executives and bondholders and 24 118 shares represented in favor of accepting the act despite ongoing disputes over the trust and land assets around Back Bay Park.
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