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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1886

Page

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Boston Post on the Governor Bond Sale Ethics

The Boston Post contends the governor's sale of New York and New England second mortgage bonds to a preferred syndicate prompts an augurated investigation. It questions motives, stresses executive trusteeship ethics, and urges the inquiry to reveal security safeguards while noting possible market manipulation. It criticizes Minneapolis clergy for missteps and urges collaboration with newspapers to uplift public discourse.

New York New England Chicopee Massachusetts

Edmunds Splurge and the Senate Prerogative Conflict

The piece argues Edmunds as a skilled advocate fails to justify the Senate stance on executive prerogative. It contrasts his handling of papers and precedents with Madison and Webster, noting partisan aims and predicting the Republican strategy will shift to retreat after a strong but insufficient early push. It frames the dispute as a test of constitutional authority and Senate conduct.

Edmunds Senate New York Tribune Judiciary Committee Hayes Madison S. Daniel Webster Daniel Webster

Ministerial Boycott by Minneapolis Clergy

The Minneapolis Ministers Association has urged a boycott of Sunday newspapers, refusing to take read or share information from journals issued on the Lord's day. The move aims to curb secular coverage while noting the city’s Sunday papers may still publish other city business and growth details.

Minneapolis Minneapolis Tribune Journal of Mineapolis

Post boost adds readers with Bangor illustrated feature

The Post boasts circulation surge over six months and broad readership across classes. It highlights a liberally illustrated piece on Bangor Maine focusing on Hannibal Hamlin and lubrication laws with pride in its maiden illustration effort and a vow of further improvement.

The POST Bangor Hannibal Hamlin Globe Boston

Various Snippets Mock News and Wit From Papers Across Then

A collage of satirical quips and brief items from newspapers notes the liquor dealer’s dodges, suffragists in British Columbia, a Boston Downs scandal, editor jabs at New York media, and curious bits about statues, real estate, and a Sitka newspaper.

British Columbia Boston New Orleans Picayune Edmunds

Notable Personalities Daily Recap

A survey of prominent figures includes Matthew Arnold due in May, Senator Thurman drinking only Apollinaris water, and Emperor Dom Pedro planning a South American academy of arts. Commodore Piaff remains housebound with rheumatism, while Hon. Joseph Hi Manley visits Young's. General Henderson, a 46 year old Scotsman, blends law with military service and a distinct voice in the House.

Thurman Dom Pedro Brazil Academy of Arts South America Jacob Piaff Joseph Hi. Manley Young’s Joseph Augusta Broadhurst

Westward Excursionists Depart for California and Mexico

Nearly 100 Eastern tourists will leave Fitchburg station at 2 PM in a special Pullman train for California and Mexico. The fifth California and second Mexico party of the season is organized by Raymond & Whitcomb, with Luther L. Holden guiding the California trip to Santa Fe.

Fitchburg Mexico Pacific Coast California Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb Messrs Raymond & Whitcomb Santa Fe Luther L. Holden George H. Hills Mattie E. Bilis A. Holmes T. T. Maxwell E. Shaw G. F. Williams Boton M.C. Porter West Newton W Barnes William Barnes de L. F. Cooper W. L. Learned Mabel Learned Grace H. Learned Albany F. E. Boothby A. A. Strout Portland W. A. R. Boothby Waterville David T. Percy Bath Sie G. R. Lancaster Bangor John Buck Chelsea Otis Cobb Campelia John H. Connelly Woburn Centre P. Gardner A. L. Kimball Gaverhill John H. McCall Leicester Eng Mary T. Palmer Roxbury Andh Mes F. H. ‘Taylor New York Toburston Chicago Dwight Tixbury Windsor C. A. Wilson H. H. Fallam Bessie S. Beal A. Coolidge F. A. Coolidge James A. Dupee E. Forristall George A Milton Olive Rand Manchester George D J. H. Swattuck West Groton C. M. Stone St. Jonnsbury Mass Amos

Misread Civilized World and a Texas Train Tale

An array of late 19th century quips and boasts contrasts Prussia’s pomp with a lively American railway anecdote. The Crown Prince’s many decorations are parodied beside a spirited Chicago Hardware drummer’s tale of a Missouri train misheard Mexico calling and a Texan’s hot temper.

Angelina Edwin Jezh Prussia Germany Count Puckler Bismarck Chicago Missouri Mexico Austin Tex Grande Chicago Herald

Apollo Belvidere visit at Wesleyan Hall recital

At Wesleyan Hall last evening the Munroe Conservatory of Oratory hosted a well attended teachers recital. A full size reproduction of the Apollo Belvidere statue was presented to Dr. C Wesley Emerson by H L Southwick of the Herald, a gift from teachers and pupils, and welcomed with thanks.

Wesleyan Hall Munroe Conservatory of Oratory Apollo Belvidere Conservatory C. Wesley Emerson H. L. Southwick the Herald Emerson Charles W., Burrill Jessie Eldridge Silas A. Alden Susie J. Rogers

Woodlawn Cemetery annual meeting and trustees elected

Woodlawn Cemetery corporation held its annual meeting at the treasurer's office. Henry G. Dorr was sworn in as secretary. trustees chosen included Liveragy Hall Jacob Sleeper Thomas Wigglesworth Elisha S. Converse Albert Bowker Aaron Sargent Charlies A. Campbell Robert H. Barnard and Henry A. Dorr. Treasurer H W Fuller reported receipts for the year 42790.12 expenditures 31155.14, repair and trust fund 7256 17, present amount 55485 20, lots sold 83 ready for sale 249 single graves sold 280 interments in 1885 649 total to Jan 1 15 408 interments from other cemeteries 22 monuments erected 23 tablets 191 brick graves 5.

Woodlawn Cemetery Corporation Pemberton Square Henry G. Dorr Liveragy Hall Jacob Sleeper Thomas Wigglesworth Elisha S. Converse Albert Bowker Aaron Sargent Charlies A. Campbell Robert H. Barnard Henry A. Dorr H. W. Fuller

Pine Tree Politics shows Maine Republicans optimistic about elections

Chairman Manley of the Maine State Republican committee predicts a favorable Maine election landscape. He cites gains in Lewiston, Portland, and Calais, while Auburn, Biddeford, and Ellsworth stay Democratic. He notes Republican control in Gardiner and Augusta, and highlights party positions on labor issues and arbitration.

Pillsbury and Chase Blaine Augusta Joe Manley Anc Maine Cleveland Republcans Boston Reamuand Sffaia Joe Manier Rumseilers Reamund Eilsworth Knights of Labor Gardiner Auburn Hallowell Lewiston Rockland Order J. R. Bodwell Lewiston Journal Manley Bodwell Fitzgerald Pillsbury Bisbe Maine State Republican Committee Post Young’s Pine Tree Calais Osthese Biddeford Ellsworth Portland William L. Putnam J. R. Sodwell Hallowell Granite Company

Old Massachusetts Lodge marks 66th anniversary celebration

A jovial party at Odd Fellows Hall celebrated the sixty sixth anniversary of Massachusetts Lodge No 1 I O O F with about 150 couples dancing from 9 PM The reception committee included J B Krogan T W Brown Jr W H Maxwell Samuel W Walker John A Spencer and W T McFarland The lodge began in March 1820 flourished nine years then declined until 1841 when it was reorganized with Albert Guild Daniel Kersey Eben

Odd Fellows’ Hall Massachusetts Lodge No Masachusetts Lodge No. 1 Albert Guild Daniel Kersey Eben

Public dialogue on Knights of Labor and Common Sense

A reader letter and rebuttal debate the Knights of Labor in The Post. The letter defends lawful methods and cites New York strikes, while a March 9 New York Sun editorial defends the order and argues against violence. An 1886 signature from Campello, Massachusetts accompanies the piece.

The Post Knights of Labor E Titor New York New York Sun South Boston Common Sense K. of L Order Maine Rockland Knights Jefferson Campello Mass

Boston auxiliary of American McAll Association holds second annual meeting

Yesterday at 3 pm about 200 ladies attended the Young Men's Christian Association Hall for the Boston auxiliary annual meeting. Officers were re elected and a report showed receipts 171937 expenditures 145136 balance 23802. French mission talks urged strong support for converting France.

Boston American McAll Association Young Men’s Christian Association Pweris W. KR. Campbell Roxbury France England Charles F. Towing Cambridge Abby H. Johnson Mirs A. J. Gordon H. B. Goodwin C.W. Perkins E. B. Webb A. van Wagenen W.B. Wright E.S. Davis W. E. D. Gay Borden P. Bowne G. W. Hammond H. A.hill Fanny Heard Lizzie D. White Helen M. Woods

Baltimore Bond Sale Awarded to Blake Bros Co

Proposals opened for 50 000 in Baltimore City bonds at 3.65 percent interest. The entire issue was awarded to Blake Bros Co of Boston at a 1.07 percent discount rate.

Baltimore Baltimore City Blake Bros. & Co Boston

Trains Leave Boston for Eastern Division Route

Eastern Division station on Causeway street opposite Friend street noted for outbound trains from Boston.

Massachusetts & R Boston Lowell Causeway Street Jefferson and Way SUN Het Jefferson Hic Ondale W. Boyletonm Het. Boylstom Kiet Clinton Berlin Hudson Reckbebottem Fall River Newport Vis Taunton Brockton Taunton Rew Bepford Gox Haymarket Square Washington Street Portland & Bangor Rains Friend Street Ger Station

Transcontinental trains and routes overviews

A dense timetable fragment lists numerous train and sleeping car services. It mentions express and local trains, connections to Syracuse Chicago New York Boston and St Louis, Pullman sleeping cars, and multiple stops including Gardner Baldwinville Athol Orangeville Westminster Ashburnham and Brattleboro.

Tilton Laconia Lake Vilage Weirs Meredith Ashland Flymouth Franklin Lebanon White River Junction Montpelier Essex Junction Burlington St. Albans Plymouth Warren Haverhill Woodsville Newport St. Johnnsbury Sherbrook Quebec Montreal Ogdensburg Bristol Claremont White Mountain Pullman Central Vermont R.R Passumpsie R.R Tims Washington Street Boston Pittsfield Albany Is Express South Bramingham Springfield Syracuse Ee Aeld Buffalo Cleveland St Louis Worcester Guffalo Toledo Chicago Hochester Re Falls Detroit Chathan Hadsom Ifaw Bre Palmer Ware River Ranch Springdei Hertford New Haven New York Bostom Daiy Millbury Redland Millford South Framing Saxonville EU. Natick Rm. Wellesley Ellesley Fals Iten Newton Lower Falls Auburndale West Newton Newtonville Newton Famewil R. Brighton Rm. Aileton Cottage Farm Rex Broeskline Cypress Street Henervoir Chestnnut Hill Newton Centre Newton M Highlands Canesda Iramingnam Ana Mariledohn Marlborough Fayorwille Rem Southborough Northborough Clinton Leominster Fitchburg Berlin West Berlin Boltom Pratt's Junction Nevrton Lower Falls Welresses Like Newton Highlands Brookline Gallup Gen. Bunt Leone Aes Chicago and Louis Express New York Central St. Louis Daly W.68 Troy Gardner Kaldwinville Athol Iller’s Fells Greem Eld Owlme Falls North Adams Meyaister Wee Et Poa Washusett Otter Hiver Wendell Hast Deer Reid Montague Westminster Ashburnham Junction Ashburnham Deartiela Buckland Zoar Jeveria Charlesomt Hoos Pamaed Turner Brattlebere Accora Winesdon Heene Bellows Patis Ena Cheshire Erarmingmen Louis Framingham Lowel Savrer Ua Ksittiotox South Arton

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