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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1886

Page

2

Signs of Revival Amid Labor Demands and Rising Revenue

The piece argues workers seek higher pay as profits rise across standard industries, with concessions evidence of correct labor sentiment. It cites Washington revenue gains, growing rail investment, more rolling stock, planned new lines, and Post’s clearing house figures showing steady weekly strength, signaling a broad revival in business and solid foundations for the coming season.

Washington Department of Internal Revenue Post

Evening High Schools Offer Broad Civic and Educational Gains

A local voice praises evening high schools as vital to meeting literacy needs across towns, noting state law favors but does not require maintenance. Citing Carrigan and Boston as successful models, the piece argues these programs lift hundreds of working youths and adults toward better jobs, citizenship, and personal growth.

Carrigan Board of Education Boston Commonwealth

Fractured musings mix crime bravado and odd tales

A column blends sly satire on a corrupt syndicate and prominent figures with quirky anecdotes. It notes Parson Downs's upcoming trial, praises Mr Edison, and recounts oddities from Maine frogs to Sumter swamp ducks, ending with Jim Murray's misadventure as boat and horse collide.

Wealth of 19th Century Notables and Fashion Notes

A long, mixed compilation reports on various figures and topics. It notes cultural figures like the Queen of Roumania and Judge Churchill, legal figures including Judge Mason, and politicians like President Cleveland. It also covers fashion trends, jewelry novelties, and social gossip about editors, actors, and society. It mentions opera figures, New York and Boston society, and the Panama cloth fad.

Marking Time in Cabinet Over Gladstone Policy

The St James Gazette notes the British cabinet is marking time waiting for Mr Parnell to give orders. The piece compares soldiers marching cadence to politicians delaying action on home rule amid disapproval of Mr Gladstone.

St. James Parnell New York Mr. Gladstone

Death of ex Governor Horatio Seymour and widow

The death of Horatio Seymour former New York governor is followed by the death of his ill widow. The couple shared a long, happy union and their separation was brief. The survivor is described as an estimable woman who enjoyed her husband’s love and trust.

Horatio Seymour New York Seymour

Mount Nina Continues Eruptions Marking Fiery History

Mount Nina, a volatile volcanic peak, has logged seventy eruptions in recorded history. Major blasts struck in 1669 and 1755, with the last eruption ending three years ago after ten days. Sicily trembles as residents feel the shifting foundations.

Nina Sicily

General Fitz John Porter Thanks Republicans Who Backed Him

General Fitz John Porter has written autograph letters to all the Republicans who voted for him thanking each one personally for his kindness. When the bill reaches the Senate it is expected that Logan will make his well worn speech once more and that the bill will be submitted to a vote with little further discussion. It would save time if the Illinois

Fitz John Porter Senate Logan

Pitsburgh pews reveal rift between Knights of Labor and Glass Workers

The pews from Pittsburg reflect a misunderstanding that has sparked a clash between two major labor bodies, the Knights of Labor and the American Flint Glass Workers Union. The passage warns that internal discord erodes the strength gained from solid organization in battles against corporate capital.

Pittsburg Knights of Labor American Flint Glass Workers

Confirmation of Fitch as Boston fire commissioner

Aldermen approve Fitch nomination for fire commissioner praising Republicans who supported the measure. The paper credits allies calling opponents “our friends, the enemy” and notes the Post will soon lose a valued editorial writer, while congratulating Boston residents on a strong city government addition.

Fitch Boston

California Senator Miller Dies After Long Illness

After a long illness Senator Miller of California died yesterday. He held civil and military posts, was a respected Senate member, and his successor is expected to be a Democrat. Governor Stoneman can fill the vacancy by appointment until the Legislature meets next January under California's biennial system.

Miller California Senate Stoneman

Democratic Editorials in New York Star and World and Sun Clash

The New York City political scene shows editorial factions. readers formerly unsure where to turn now have a clearer choice as the Star of that city and rivals World and Sun publish opposing Democratic editorials. This shift reflects intra party tensions and media competition shaping public stance.

New York Star World Sun

Duel on the rails and a fatal blow in the crowd

An exchange at Griffin Georgia ends with a threat of violence as a colored man proclaims he will attack another. The Detroit Free Press reports a tense street confrontation where both sides mock and threaten. a future clash is implied and a mourner’s role foreshadowed.

Griffin Atlanta Izedun William Henry Washington Detroit Free Press Common Council Apahipe

George W Cable Wit and a Young Fellow's Shakespeare

A Boston audience hears George W Cable recount a tale of a young man with exquisite wit who uses Cable’s works as a preface to a reading. The anecdote suggests Cable’s view of Shakespeare as merely introductory in the author’s own phrasing.

George W. Cable Mr. Cabie Boston Cable Shakespeare Cables

Protection Petition Unanimously Endorsed by Boston Clergy

Boston clergy groups from Congregationalist Baptist Methodist and Universalist meetings urge Massachusetts legislators to enact a law requiring teachers to instruct pupils on protecting insect eating birds and their nests and to treat animals kindly. Bishop Paddock and M S P C A leader Angell led Episcopal appeals to the clergy.

Boston Vicinity Paddock Angell M.S. P.C.A Senate House of Representatives Commonwealth of Massachusetts Boston and Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Massachusetts

Bronze moulding at Japanese Village crafts an enduring dragon

The bronze moulder at the Japanese Village spends weeks forming elaborate wax models such as a dragon or stork. Clay coats the wax and is heated to burn out the wax before bronze fills the space. The process uses traditional methods and unique designs rather than reusable models.

Drawing Room Concert For Charity At Commonwealth Avenue

One of the season's brightest events is a drawing room concert arranged by Mrs A L Coolidge at 191 Commonwealth Avenue to aid the Massachusetts Home for Intemperate Women. Participants include Miss Imma Thursby Mr King eminent tenor of New York Mr Carl Faellon pianist Leandro Campanari cellist and Mingols.

A. L. Coolidge Commonwealth Avenue Massachusetts Imma Thursby Air. King New York Carl Faellon Leandro Campanari Symphony Orchestra Mingols

Postmaster critique over superintendent of mails in Boston

A letter to the editor defends the Boston postmaster against Xenophon contending the postmaster cannot remove or supervise the railway mail service superintendent. It names Hon. John Jameson of Wisconsin as general superintendent and William H. Bigelow of Boston as New England division superintendent, arguing both wield undue control over Boston’s mail distribution.

Boston Post Xenophon Postal Rules and Regulations Railway Mail Service Washington Eee Ait Ecannot Moeil John Jameson Wisconsin New England William H. Bigelow Blaine Herodotus

Fragmented numeric timetable note with city references

A dense OCR dump lists times, amounts, and route codes, mentioning Roxbury and Providence. It reads like a disjointed transit or pricing ledger with scattered hours, percentages, and monetary figures, and references to days of week and stations without coherent structure.

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