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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1886

Page

2

Post circulation gains by twelve hundred copies

Mrs Bloomfield Moore sent a $100 check to the editor of the Post praising his kindness in publishing a letter titled In Her True Light. The editor plans to apply the gift to charity or keep it as a testimonial of regard. The contributor intends the funds for parliamentary land charity work.

Prominent Congressmen Withdraw From Re-election Race

The piece criticizes Collins Rewitt and Howells for not seeking re-election, cites Senate leaders like Edmunds Sherman and Logan, and laments political cynicism. It highlights Senator Jones of Florida and Joseph Pulitzer amid accusations of neglecting public duties for personal interests. It urges constituents to act to improve representation.

Collins, Rewitt and Howells Senate Edmunds Sherman Logan Republic Sharon Nevada Jones Florida Joseph Pulitzer New York New York Sun

Professor Thompson Lectures on Protection at Yale

The University of Pennsylvania professor preached a Pennsylvania style protection plan to a small Yale audience but failed to spark enthusiasm. He proposed using revenue for state improvements, a Blaine like scheme, arguing taxpayers should receive refunds. critics warned the plan would misallocate money and worsen inequities across states.

Thompson University of Pennsylvania Yale College Pennsylvania Professor Thompson Blaine New Haven

Who Shall Build Our Ships Opposition to Subsidies

A statement argues against general subsidies but favors aid for American shipbuilders. It contrasts their plight with railroad corporations, noting that if shipbuilders had lobby power they would have received land grants and public support, while the industry has endured neglect from Congress.

Congress

Bold call for national commerce and marine supremacy

The passage argues Congress should create a superior commercial marine for the nation, claiming water-based prowess and urging heroic remedies akin to England’s navigation laws to protect and enhance maritime renown. It frames commerce on the sea as central to national strength and prestige.

Congress England

Broadway bribery scandal shocks New Yorkers and nation

The piece denounces a broad corruption ring in New York City government, accusing aldermen and the County Democracy of using lawyers to falsify books. It laments the extent of graft, compares it to Tweed era corruption, and calls for swift punishment to deter thieving officials.

Sing Sing

Boston Meeting Urges Irish Home Rule Support

Citizens are invited by Boston business and professional leaders to a Tuesday meeting at Tremont Temple Meionnon Hall at 3 PM to support Ireland under Charles Stewart Parnell. The piece extols the constitutional effort for home rule as noble and hopeful and seeks moral backing from leading residents.

Boston Meionnon Hall Tremont Temple Cause of Ireland Charles Stewart Parnell America Aberty

Resolve Dead Again as Democrats and Republicans Oppose

The biennial resolve faces a death blow as Democrats oppose it and many Republicans share the dissent. The piece warns of dangers from radical change, recalls the need for eternal vigilance, and urges continued attention to political duties despite the burden.

Courageous Crew Sailors Return From Global Cruise

The wooden corvette completes a 60 000 mile voyage circumnavigating the globe over three years. The crew’s steadfastness kept them safe, with no collisions, as they returned to New York aboard an American man of war.

Enterprise New York Globe

Whimsical Toward Politicians and Notables in Filler Blurbs

A collage of satirical notices and quips about politicians, actors, and social figures. Items reference Alderman Jachne, Mrs. Whitney hosting a charity ball for Washington newsboys, P T Barnum at Pompeii, and jokes about revival of truth, Naboth's Vineyard, and gynephobia.

P. T. Barnum Pompeii Mr. Talmage

Notable Society Notes and Public Figures in Brief

Illnesses and travel touch public figures including Mrs Parnell with heart palpitations and sleeplessness. Senator Morrill and wife host a tea for Mr and Mrs W D Howells. Mrs James Brown Potter to perform at Cornell University commencement. Senator Wade Hampton travels to Charleston for his daughter’s illness. Henry Cabot Lodge to lecture at Harvard. Miss Mary King Longfellow begins watercolor studies in Portland. Jockeys Archer and Wood reported earnings of 50000 and 45000 respectively. Dr Byron Sunderland to swap pulpits with Park Street Church. Governor Robie of Maine vows sixteen years in public service before Europe. Prince Kraptokine described. Gladstone named lord privy seal with extra 5000 a year. Phipser advocates universal sugar intake per a German journal. Kohinoor diamond dispute between Indian princes and Britain. Secretary Endicott expected for a funeral in Salem. Paper notes Twain’s memoir bid by Pope publishers and regards him as serious business-minded.

Endicott Salem Harriet French Endicott Milford N. H Atlanta Constitution Mark Twain Twain

Satirical musings on West exhibitions and civic quirks

A collection of quips about a sensationalist snap show in the West, a reader’s guide for starting a book club, and a joke on a New York plumber who dies after contesting a bill. The snippets mix humor and social commentary with local newspaper voices and imagined exchanges.

Secretary Manning on tariff clarity and reform

Charles E. Endicott argues for a simple clear tariff law, urging national involvement to determine duties and protect industrial interests. He calls for education of the public and a practical approach to tariff reform to reduce executive discretion. California, Boston letter follows on Chinese in Boston and Eastward movement.

Secretary Manning Secretary of the Treasury Congress Manning Charles E. Endicott Brookline Boston Boston Post Sclip California A. Ward

Oudinot Exhibition Showcases Corot Daubigny and Others

The Oudinot collection organized by M. Oudinot features 123 paintings with 92 by Oudinot, 15 by Corot, 5 by Daubigny, and works by Courbet Diaz Millet and others. A central piece, Valley of the Lair, praised for color and composition, anchors a survey of modern French landscapes. The essay notes the national value of the M. Halsall battle scene of the Monitor and Merrimac.

Corot Courbet Daubigny Oudinot M. Oudinot Diaz Ritat Millet Lair Trmat Punter M. Durard-Greville Nantes Fontainbleau M.mned M. Duran -Greville Daubignys Vauterets M. Durand-Greville Lepage Joyant Murillo Masson Henner

Nanon notes and Shaun Rhue on Hollis Street stage

Boston critics praise Fred Marsden and Joseph Murphy in Shaun Rhue for witty Irish charm and strong performances. Murphy's drunk act and Belle Melville as the lass delight, with Gerald Kavanagh and villainous pair noted. Also previews Nanon comic opera success and European runs to Germany and beyond.

Fred Marsden Shaun Rhue Joseph Murphy Boston Larry Donovan Shane Rhoue Mr. Murphy Murphy Mises Belle Melville John Archer Gerald Kavanagh McCabe Mr. Dade Elia Baker Tim Hollis Street Theatre Nanon New York Thalia Theatre Casino Germany Berlin Hamburg Leipzig Hanover Prague Bremen Dresden

Opera Coming to Town With Bright Costumes and Star Cast

The production promises charming music with standout numbers including a serenade and the topical song Only a Question of Time. It will be produced locally by the same company that staged it at the Casino in New York, featuring impressive costuming and scenery and plans for broad public exposure within a week.

John S. Ryder School Street American Art Association of New York Messrs Dol & Richards W.p.richards New York Will G. Low Kears Williams & Everett Walter Shirlaw Charlies Meryon Muneum of Fine Arts Messrs. D. Lothrop & Co T. W. Wood W. L. Taylor New Yark Haverly Globe Theatre Ben Leavitt The Howard Athers Park Theatre Gera Vanner London the Howard Kentz-Laniley Company Princess Toto Ijou D’oyly Carter Opera Company John Bietson Tim Washington Street Boston Springfeld Pittsfield Albany the & Am South Framinghamy Springfield Syracuse Spr Heid Eid Buffalo Cleveland J. Leouta Worcester Palmer Ware River Hartford New Haven Bostom Une Daiy Millbury North Graftom Westboro Southville Cordaville Rm. Aukland Milfora South A Hum Saxonvills Natick Wellesley Wellesley Hike Newton Lower Fall's Auburndale West Newton Newtonville Newton Faneuil Brighton Alliston Cottage Farm Brookline Il.i Cypress Street Chestnut Hill Newton Centre Newton High- Inmdae Pframingnam Ane Marlborough Heturn Fayville Southborough Northorough Clinton Leominster Fitburg Ey Lim Rm. Ent Berlin Boltom Pratt’s Junction Fitchburg Newton Lower Falls Weliesisy Newton Highlands

College clubs announce events and fundraisers in spring

The Post lists college activities from March 23 dinner at Young's Hotel by the bicycle club to March 26 initiation dinner for Phi Beta Kappa at the Quincy house. Plans include a Trelease insect lecture on April 22 with stereopticon views and April 3 D E B A Sophomore theatrical for Varsity crew debt relief.

College Reading Post Boston Daily New England College Bicycle Club Young’s Hotel College Burbank Phi Beta Kappa Society Quincy House Natural History Society Trelease Union Hall Everett Armenseum Warren A. Locke

Fragmented OCR List of Numbers and Times

A garbled OCR sequence shows mixed numbers, times, prices, and fragments across multiple entries. Readable items mention Cambridge and Watertown in vague context with scattered figures and unclear subject matter.

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