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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1886

Page

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Injustice Admitted Over Powns Articles in Post

The Post admits possible injustice to Rev. William W. Powns over three articles titled She Knew Downs Lured to Ruin and Downs as a Trader. It acknowledges improper reporting methods and suspects the reporter acted for entities beyond the Post.

Downs

Light and shadow at the State House over bond sales

Testimony from Higginson before the claims committee reveals a bid process favoring a preferred syndicate to buy New York and New England bonds. The governor arranged bids excluding rivals, leading to a private sale at a deficit of over $90,000 versus Field’s offer. The episode prompts questions about propriety and public trust.

State House Higginson Field New York and New England Hield Sage John Roach Dolphin

The Blair educational bill condemned as harmful policy

The piece denounces the Blair educational bill as undemocratic and harmful, likening it to stimulants that would harm the nation’s education system. It criticizes the $77,000,000 cost as a temporary expedient and praises executive resistance, while noting opposition from Southern leaders and Senator Morgan.

Blair Congress National Treasury

Blaine Wing Shuns Edmunds Wing Amid Rift

The Blaine faction of the Republican party shows reluctance to aid the Edmunds wing as a rift widens after a rash venture into contested ground.

Blaine Republican Party Edmunds Sticr

Banks and speculation debate sparks cautious public opinion

The New York Commercial Advertiser questions whether banks should curb lending to guard against speculative excesses while noting their primary duty to shareholders and depositors. It argues banks are not regulators but safe financial institutions unless evidence shows they share speculators' risks.

New York Commercial Advertiser Governor Robinson

No title found but critique of Knights of Labor and press bias

The piece argues sensible workers will resist press and railroad leaders who blame the Knights of Labor for labor unrest. It questions Wyandotte employers who fired workers for union membership and defends the Knights against broad blame for sporadic violence by strikers. The letter endorses the Knights’ temperate and lawful actions amid frustrations.

The Times Knights of Labor Knights Nights of Labor

Evangelist Attacks Sinner Image With Humor

Sam Jones derides the idea that hell is full of women shoppers and argues his message cannot be spread by such portrayals. The fiery preacher criticizes portraying feminine sinners as a tool for conversion.

Sam Jones Hell

Quotations and jests from a midsummer miscellany

A collage of humorous lines and snippets from various papers. Topics range from Beecher and Ruskin to Shylock and reform quips, with notes on newspapers, circumspect language, and a fragment on women suffrage from a Philadelphia Press item.

Notable Docket of Notables and Skirmishes in Brief News

A collage of fleeting items from high society and public life includes President Cleveland turning 49, Tammany leader John Kelly gaining strength, Viscount d Hauterive in New York, Rothschilds funding London's unemployed, and Niagara Falls arrivals. Speech snippets, marriages foretold, aging veterans, opera legends, and literary anecdotes populate the page with global and local chatter.

John Kelly Tammany Viscount d’Hauterive Paris Brunswick New York City Rothschilds Fund For the Relief London

Knights of Labor defend principles and calls for stay

Letters to the editor defend the Knights of Labor against accusations of violence and illegality. The writer argues the order is legal and aims to secure justice for workers, insisting boycotts are legitimate and that critics should study the truth calmly. A separate item addresses the New England bond sale and governor’s duties.

Post Order of the Knights of Labor Knights of Laubor Knights of Labor Campesio Maine Common Sense South Boston

City Council Witnesses Rag Disinfection Process in Charlestown

Five members of Boston's City Council health committee toured the Boston Disinfecting Company facility in Charlestown to observe steam disinfection of imported rags. The test used a bale of Japanese rags as inspectors measured temperatures and inspected thermometer tubes as steam at 500 to 800 degrees was applied for eight minutes. Officials debated the procedure's thoroughness while noting medical examiners from Boston life insurers signed a petition opposing disinfection.

Charlestown Boston Alderma&n Health Department Board of Health C. H. Pew Custom House Boston Harbor Federal Street Carroll Provan A. C. Bensi Ernst

Massachusetts Proclaims April Fast Day

Governor George D. Robinson proclaims Thursday April 8 as a day of fasting humiliation and prayer across the Commonwealth. The proclamation urges residents to observe the fast with penitence and public devotion in alignment with the state's leadership and official council.

Robinson Commonwealth OF Massachusetts George D. Robinson Executive Council Commonwealth

Massachusetts Governor Proclaims General Fast

The 1886 Massachusetts proclamation urges repentance and social justice, calling for forgiveness of sins, fidelity to truth and charity, and relief for the hungry and oppressed. Signed by Governor George D. Robinson and Secretary Henry B. Peirce, it notes the fast date as February 24 in Boston.

Council Chamber Boston United States of America George D. Robinson Henry B. Peirce God Save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Harp Recital at Chickering Hall Highlights Aptommas Career

The renowned harpist Aptommas gave a Wednesday afternoon recital at Chickering Hall before a large audience. His program mixed Beethoven, national melodies, and Alvars, all rendered with masterful control and expressive nuance. The review notes his refined touch and architectural command of the instrument.

Aptommas Chickering Hall Aright Alvars

Lucky Prize List at Lyon Post 5 Fair

Principal lucky numbers in the Fast 5 G A R fair at Lyon closed Tuesday evening. Total prizes exceed 100000 dollars including five $1000 government bonds and numerous cash awards, watches, jewelry, and household items. 175 other prizes valued from 5 to 35 dollars were drawn.

Lyon Genwic Bannal Gunn Goddard Bogey

Nationwide Fire Losses Mount Across US Industries

Insurance estimates show last year US dwelling fires at about one per hour with an average loss of 1396 dollars. Weekly losses include barns and stables at fifty, country stores three daily, hotels four each year, and jumper yards about every other day. Many factories and theatres suffer large totals with cotton and woolen mills and chemical works hit hard, while court houses also suffer substantial costs.

United States

March Sociable at Union Hall Eaton Haldana Parlor

Last evening the Y M C U union members and ladies filled Union Hall and Eaton Haldana parlors for a March sociable. The program featured vocal and instrumental music by Miss Manday Williams and Harts horne's orchestra, a pleasing comedietta sixes and Sevene, and a piece titled Withered Leaves.

Union Hall Eaton Haldana Y. M. C. Union

Boston and Springfield Railway Timetable Details 1865

Local timetable lists departures from Boston to Springfield and Albany with multiple daily options. It covers express and accommodation services, drawing-room cars, and connections to Worcester, New York, Buffalo, Cleveland, and Chicago routes. Also includes Sunday and weekday variations, stations from Marlborough to Newton, and general note of ticket sales at office 232, Washington Street.

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Vast 17th Century Rail Timetable Fragments From Boston Area

Fragmentary OCR shows a complex early railway timetable with multiple routes, stations and Pullman cars. It lists express services to Chicago and St Louis with sleeping cars, connections through Albany Keene Rutland and various towns, and frequent daily and Sunday trains. The text includes numerous times, junctions, and car types, reflecting a dense period timetable.

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