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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1883

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Crowned queen ritual described in calm anecdote

An old account recalls King Kalakaua crowning his queen with a curious gesture. instead of adjusting the crown with both hands he grasped the small top button and slowly lowered it as if snuffing a candle, perhaps implying a hidden motive behind the act.

Kalakaua Pompeii Pompeii Board of Aldermen Lowell William Beach Laurence Ochre Point Newport Laurence

Publication Rivalry Over Tariff Bill Debate

The New York Commercial Bulletin distances itself from competitors in tariff bill coverage and notes its rival Journal of Commerce defends its stance, suggesting the Bulletin bears the cost of the difference in perspective.

New York Commercial Bulletin The Journal of Commerce Bulletin

Rumor of Thurman Candidacy and Gould Support

Report notes uncertainty over whether Thurman will be the Democratic nominee. It questions whether Jay Gould will back him as strongly as he did James Garfield and dismisses unconfirmed rumors as lacking confirmation.

Mr. Thurman Jay Gould Garfield

Diverse Socialists Spotted by Herr Most

Herr Most claims at least 25 kinds of socialists exist and suggests each adheres to a personal school. He argues that all varieties arise from individual needs and quips there are no honest socialists among them, save perhaps those with sprained reason.

Herr Most

Sumner and Yale feud roils papers and pauper rolls

The New York Tribune hints Yale should curb its ultra omniscient professor Sumner or risk his launching a newspaper. A Croydon vagrant trial reveals casual cruelty to paupers as tramps enjoy Sunday bed rest and fight cards. England's pauper roll nears a million.

The New York Tribune Yale Sumner the Tribune Yale College England Croydon

Prayer at veterinary college rebukes aristocracy

At a New York meeting of the American Veterinary College Rev G K Strobridge offered a prayer asking Providence to abolish the check rein and temper the wind to the clipped steed. The remark drew mixed reaction as a sharp rebuke of aristocratic tastes and care for animals.

American Veterinary College New York G. K. Strobridge

Sprague for Rhode Island governor eyed with caution

The piece argues against nominating William Sprague as Rhode Island governor, warning the Democrats against relying on the Citizens Equal Rights Convention. It notes his past failures and public scandals as core reasons, urges the party to avoid risky leadership, and likens Sprague to a failed contender whose candidacy would ruin their chances. It stresses preserving reform aims and party integrity.

William Sprague Rhode Island Citizens’ Equal Rights Convention King Log King Stork Sprague Bane

New York Sun Sketches 1884 Democratic Nomination Prospects

The New York Sun analyzes future presidential nominations, rating Bayard as favored yet unlikely due to small state influence, and dismissing Cleveland Pattison and Butler for 1884. Thurman Hendricks McDonald Palmer Randall Carlisle Hobman of Indiana are among other named possibilities with varying prospects.

New York Sun Bayard Cleveland Pattison Butler Thurman Hendricks McDonald Gen. Palmer Illinois Randall Carlisle Hobnan Indiana

Morrison named as potential president by endorsers

A political notice argues for William R. Morrison as a strong presidential candidate. It praises his honesty, integrity, and practical sense, noting his re election and stable influence within Indiana politics. The piece urges consideration of Morrison among looming contenders without pushing an early boom.

Jackson William R. Morrison Congress Hardihood Indiana

Gossip and society notes from late 19th century papers

A sprawling column of snippets covers theater, politics, personalities, and oddities. References include Hank Monk, Gen. Butler, Roscoe Conkling, Oscar Wilde, Kitty Knernchan, Herbert Pell, and Gov. Letcher. Witty quips on New York society, Pompeii, and a New Haven store encounter mix with naval mishaps and literary jests.

Oscar Wilde Romeo Mrs. Langtry Juliet Oscar Tybalt Paris New York Kitty Kernochan Herbert Pell the Herald

The Mimic World and the Boston Opera Season

A Sunday piece from Boston’s Sun day Evening surveys the opera season closing, praising Patti Albam Scalchi Ravelli and Galassi while noting Mapleson’s waning popularity and Warren’s tentative retirement. It reviews curtain speeches by Boucicault Booth Goodwin and others, jokes about pianos, and a playful aside on Tolante’s stage entrance.

Boston la Mascotte Patti Albam Scalchi Ravelli Galassi Col. Mapleson Abbey Mapleson Mr. Warren Warren John McCullough Lawrence Barrett Tom Keene Edwin Booth Nat Goodwin Robson Willie Edouin Mlle Rhea Schalchi Emma Abbott Mary Anderson New York

Confederate Reminiscences on Generals Johnston and Logan

The speaker admires Gen. Joe Johnston for orderly retreats and orderly postwar cleanup, calls John Logan a first rate fighting commander, and praises his forthright nature despite an impulse to retreat and speeches. He notes Georgia knowledge before the war, argues that knowledge of ground defines war, and declines any claim of lifelong discouragement. He believes the sea to Georgia march was greater than the march from the sea to Joe Johnston.

John Letcher Viginia New York Tribune Gen. Sherman New York Tecumseh Connecticut Beecher W. M. Evarts Sherman Root Tom Ewing Washington White House Gen. Jackson Jackson Jefferson Davis Lee Joe Johnston John Logan Frank Blair Georgia

Pension Frauds and Red Tape in Pension Bureau Critique

Letter to the editor argues the pension bureau commits greater fraud against claimants than claimed by others, cites cases of inconsistent rules, endless requests for duplicate evidence, and delays. Warns that bureaucratic inefficiency harms veterans and widows, with anecdotal misuses and a backfire tale, ending with a request about Dr. Quimby works.

Boston Post Pension Bureau Pension Office Boston Dr. Q C. W. Cushman Chester Park

Fragmentary OCR Notes on BR 3s and Raid Analysis

The readable bits mention BR 3s 41.100 en with unclear annotations. A second fragment references a raid in Oregon and positions, but specifics and context are missing. The text lacks完整 details to confirm entities, dates, or events for a full item.

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