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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1886

Page

2

Senate Rejects House Bill to Raise Lawmakers’ Pay

The State Senate wisely rejected a House measure to boost member salaries, a move praised as relieving lawmakers of the epithet salary grabber. After a long, unproductive session, the decision curbs public anger and suggests future short sessions may invite any pay figure without criticism.

State Senate House

Randall’s tariff bill stance drawn into public view

The article argues Mr Randall should not have mentioned any tariff bill or its scope. It contends his public hint exposes a contradicting stance to tariff reform pledges, making fulfillment harder. Keeping the bill secret would have reduced offense.

Randall

Gerrymander Critique and Labor Demands Prompt Veto Call

The piece denounces Massachusetts gerrymandering and urges a veto as a dangerous precedent. It notes Knights of Labor demands in Cleveland and New York, including eight hour work for letter carriers, urging voters to oppose current Congress members. It also comments on Senator Logan and General Fitz John Porter, praising Porter’s reinstatement as overdue justice.

Massachusetts Boston Journal Knights of Labor Cleveland Congress New York Workman Powderly Senator Logan Fitz John Porter Porter

Postal Clerks Union Strike Motion Sparks Early Firings

The Western division postal clerks union planned a mass resignation strike to protect members fearing removal. Mr. Vilas preempted the plan by firing twenty nine leaders for insubordination and obstructing department regulation, removing a novel labor episode before it began.

Vilas

River and Harbor Bill Likely to Surpass Past Overspending

The river and harbor bill now climbs through Congress with escalating costs, from initial 11 million dollars to a projected 18 million. Critics warn about log-rolling and waste, citing 1882 as a cautionary precedent where voted-for expenditures helped oust many lawmakers at the next election.

Congress House Senate Senate Committee Arthur Massachusetts Crapo Br. Arthur

Chicago switchmen beat replacement workers

The Chicago switchmen severely beat eight men hired to take their places. It calls for inquiry to determine if the attackers misapprehend the meaning of their occupation before harsher actions occur.

Chicago

Queen Victoria Enters Windsor Amid Political Calm

Victoria arrives at Windsor Castle from Balmoral easing public fears of heated quarrels among English statesmen. Reporters note tensions reduced and the political climate appears steadier as the monarch settles in.

Victoria Windsor Castle Balmoral England

Boston Fourth of July to Feature Bands and Fireworks

The Boston committee on music assigns a brass band to every vantage point for the Fourth of July. A morning joint convention on the Common will coordinate performances as organizers aim to maximize firecracker blasts while trying to dampen any that succeed in going off.

Boston Committee On Music Co. O. D

Plumbers Pay Respects as President Receives Tribute

Master plumbers paid respects to the President yesterday. The report notes no veto talk, but if the President had begun remarks with I regret that I must return without approval the nation would have hung on his words.

Political quotes and opinions on wartime veterans and policy

A compilation of opinion excerpts criticizing veteran benefits distinctions, government spending, and prohibition politics. It includes remarks from the Springfield Republican, New York papers, Boston and Providence outlets, touching on subsidies, deflation in the Democratic era, and race relations in the South. The pieces reflect period partisan debate and social critiques.

Beards Picks 100 Paintings for Chicago Exhibit

William H Beard works with the interstate exhibition committee to select 100 oil paintings from Boston New York and Philadelphia with over half again as many awaiting shipment. He proposes four large galleries next year for academic art watercolors etchings and young American Artists. The June Wide Awake prints feature two small genre pieces by L B Humphrey and Frank Merrill.

William H. Beard Chicago Boston New York Philadelphia Society of American Artists L. B. Humphrey Phillips Brooks Frank T. Robinson Saal Baltimore Messrs W. S. Baker W. B. Bement A. C. Lambdin L. Clarke Davis Talbott Williams Robert Garrett Makart Fanny Tail Alfred Godwin William A. Mason George C. Lambdin C. Klackner F. W. Grayson S. M. Hagerean

Balzac’s Eugenie Grandet and Balzac’s literary reach

A critical essay praising Eugenie Grandet as Balzac’s finest work alongside Le Pere Goriot. It notes Balzac’s style, the neglect of the author by French critics, and English translations by Roberts Brothers. The piece compares Balzac to Amelia in English fiction and discusses critics like James, Stephen, Taine, and Scherer.

Honore de Balzac Eugenie Grandet Pere Goriot Fielding Amelia Balzac Rome Rembrandt Messrs. Roberts Brothers Balzee Paris la Boswell John Smith M. Tamme Theophile Gautier Comedie Humaine M. Edmond Scherer Balzic Leslie Stephen Henry James Saltus Stephen James Atlantic Monthly Mr. Howells Howellis Estes Voltaire Mr. James Taine M. Scherer M. Ds Vogue Revue Des Deux Mondes Roberts Bros Boston

Puzzle Department Prints And Puns In Tid-Bits

A collage of quips and snippets from multiple papers lampoons events people and places. It notes June days French throne pretenders and the Central Park rhinoceros mockeries and a McClellan clash while touching on beer gin and poems in a light satirical tone.

Public caution urged on Borghese Gladiator purchase

To the Editor of the Post a critic argues the city should exhibit the Borghese Gladiator to the public before funding its purchase. The statue is linked to Mr. James Jackson Jarves, but his name is not publicly tied to the deal. Frank T. Robinson has not provided reliable assurances on merit or value. Boston, June 24, 1886.

Judiciary Committee Edmunds Congress The Post United States Mr. Edmunds Evarts Senate James Jackson Jarves Frank T. Robinson Boston Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Thomas Robinson Edward Robinson Charles O. Robinson John Erskine B.ton Post Witess Joan W. McKim Elijah George

Theatre schedule and promenade concerts listing

Boston shows Mr. Robert McWade in Rip Van Winkle and Mr. Edward Harrigan in The Leather Patch with afternoon and evening performances. Horticultural Hall hosts a fruit and flower show. Music Hall offers promenade concerts every evening. Oakland Garden features Gilbert Opera Company in The Mikado and Variental Garden hosts nightly concerts.

Boston Theatre Robert McWade Boston Museum Edward Harrigan Horticultural Hall Music Hall Oakland Garden Gilbert Opera Company Variental Garden

Boots and Shoes Firms Sell Real Estate in Two Cities

On Monday June 28 in New York and Philadelphia, Richards and Co. and Lippincott, Son and Co. are handling real estate sales for Sullivan Bros and S R Knights & Co. respectively.

New York Boots and Shoes A . Richards & Co Sullivan Bros Philadelphia Poots and Shoes Lippincott, Son & Co R Knights & Co Market Street Credir United States

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