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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1886

Page

2

Strikes Rise Across Gould System Sparing the Public Reaches

The Gould system strike is vast in participants and impact with transport crippled. Arbitration may resolve the dispute as unions gain concessions on hours and pay while rail authorities seek a just settlement. The piece urges avoiding protracted conflict and endorses State Railway Commissioner O Donnell as arbiter. It notes recent New York and Brooklyn streetcar actions and defends press against a critic.

New York Brooklyn Anch Bleecker Street O'Donnell Inter

Arbor Day Resolution Proposed to Promote State Arbor Day

Secretary Russell and others urge the Governor to set the last Thursday in April as Arbor Day and issue a proclamation urging planting trees shrubs and vines. They argue Arbor Day would use land better and boost farming profits, with premiums spurring tree crops and Massachusetts becoming more attractive and prosperous.

Agricultural Committee Russell Massachusetts Connecticut

President and politicians in sharp exchange from era public life

The passage catalogs a stream of political talk and social notes: Grover Cleveland and Edmunds provoke fierce reactions, the President is praised for steadfastness, and political gossip touches senators, editors, and diplomats. It mentions theater, science, and society items, including a French arrest, Bowdoin and Yale quips, and Washington society with an Indian princess guest.

Omaha Republican Bowdoin College Washington Shej Colonel Stevenson Geological Survey Princess Wawa Momher

Signs point to Emery for internal revenue post

The Portland Press praises Hon. George F. Emery of Portland as a suitable internal revenue collector for the district. It extols his education, refinement, integrity, and Democratic loyalty, noting his legal background and clerk of the course record as qualifications for the high office.

Portland Press Times George F. Emery Portland Internal Revenue Emery

Nelson retires from Post editorship to join New York Star

Mr Henry L Nelson retires after months as editor with seven years as Washington correspondent. He is hailed for honesty, progressive views, and strong grasp of public questions. George C Burpee also retires from the Post after years on staff and may shift to stenography, trusted by colleagues.

Henry L. Nelson The Post Washington New York Star Nelson Boston George C. Burpee

Clearing house reports show nationwide gains in activity

The Post's comparative table reveals year over year increases across major cities. New York up 31.6 percent, Boston 21.5, Philadelphia 57.4, Chicago 17.3, St. Louis 33.2, Cincinnati 43.9, Minneapolis 55.1, Detroit 25.2, with an overall 29.5 percent rise and outside New York 20.4 percent, signaling steadier business activity.

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Mr. Downs Voices Public Opinion Through PressComments

The paper prints a batch of newspaper comments arguing public sentiment favors Downs. It asserts readers’ communications back the belief that the press accurately voices the public mood on his recent performances.

Amusing World of a Washington Visit and Civil War Relics

The passage recounts humorous vignettes from 19th century papers including a Washington visitor’s coy flirtation with a waiter, a monkey causing mischief, mob scenes in St Paul, a crying baby mishap on a Detroit Milwaukee train, and General Terry’s playful reunion with friends in Hartford. Each tale reflects social mores, humor, and regional reporting of the era.

Minneapolis Tribune St Paul St. Paul Rich Detroit Milwaukee Jeti Davis General Terry Hartford Poat

Pious House Orators Stir Beverly Debate at Beacon Hill

State House report highlights vivid scenes in which lawmakers perform oratory and mock drama. Brown of Hamilton and Oxley deliver humorous, sprawling speeches on Beverly division amid praise for vivid dogged reporting and quirky character sketches.

State House Demosthenes Webster Choate Everett Mr. Brown Hamilton Brown Beverly Hmilton Fox Otis F. Brown New England Asher Fle Beacon Hill Buat Hallett Nantucket Ballett Ocean Yatt Taft Fiounds Denman Thompson Josh Whitcomb Jefferson Ali Myopia Club Reynard Beverly Farms

Labor Questions Considered by President Pillsbury at Middlesex Club

The Middlesex Club met at Youngs Hotel with Hon. A. E. Pillsbury and others as guests. Pillsbury spoke on labor questions as the day’s leading Massachusetts issue, urging workers and employers to meet on equal footing to resolve disputes. Others present included ex Mayor Palmer and club leaders from the Boston and Maine rail line and Old Colony.

Middlesex Club Young’s Hotel A. E. Pillsbury Palmer W. A. Chessman Montana J. D. Morten Paint and Oil Club Mr. Pillsbury Ae Saar New England Club A. A. Folsom Lord Furber Boston and Maine Railroad Kendrick Old Colony W. H. Turner New York and New England Railroad E. W. Hicks J. W. Clark John C. Pratt Massachusetts Club Young’s Agricultural Club Cereal Club Parker’s Papyrus Club Revere House F. A. Harris Theodore A. Dodge John T. Wheelright Alexander P. Browne

Charity Ball At Music Hall To Benefit Destitute Children

Preparations for the charity ball at Music Hall promise a high turnout to aid the Home for Destitute Catholic Children. Cadet band to perform new pieces, hall decorated with flags, six calcium lights, and multiple supper times. Governor Robinson staff, Lt Governor Ames, Mayor O Brien among officials expected. Lawrence J. Logan to act as chief organizer.

Music Hall Bumstead Hall Robinson Ames O’ Brien Lawrence J. Logan

Parson Downs and the Sullivan Shadow

New York Graphic discusses Parson Downs of Boston mimicking John L. Sullivan in a recent boxing incident injuring a Boston reporter. The piece questions his ethics, cites district attorney hesitation over adultery evidence, and notes a broad chorus of papers lampooning the preacher’s pugilistic shift and notoriety.

New York Graphic Parson Downs Boston John L. Sullivan London Pastor Downs Sullivan Boston Correspondence New York Herald Downs Taber Wheeling W. Va Doughty Parson Downs Houston Slugger Sullivan Burlington Free Press

Notorious Boston Bowler McAndless Arrested for Larceny and Fire

Charles McAndless, a 25 year old claimed blind man with a long police record, is under arrest in Boston for larceny of 620 dollars in gold and silver from John Littlejohn. He was linked to a house fire during the theft at 120 Fulton Street and later traced to Farmington New Hampshire before being extradited. He faces superior court remand after arraignment in East Boston District Court.

Charles McAndless Boston P.rkins Institution For the Blind John Littlejohn George T. McLaughlin & Co Fulton Street McAndless Sumner Street East Boston McAndress Libby Station 7 Farmington Emmons Superior Court

Worcester to Boston Rail Timetable Listings

Local time trains across divisions of the road are on sale at stations and 282 Washington Street Boston. Schedules list many departures to Springfield Pittsfield Albamy and New York with drawing room cars, through sleeping cars, and connections at Palmer and Worcester. Prices and weekly variations noted. Sundays and midweek adjustments included. Authorities: GALLUP Gen. 5

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Trains Leave Boston for D J Flanders Appointment

Eastern Division station on Causeway Street near Friend Street. Trains depart Boston for D J Flanders, General Passenger.

Causeway Street Friend Atreat Boston D. J. Flanders Causeway Streets

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