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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1886

Page

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Moston Post Circulation Growth Attracts Advertisers

The Moston Post reports rising circulation in a Monday morning issue, noting advertisers are taking notice as readers grow. A brief economic signal highlights increasing reach and potential commercial interest.

Senate Critics Turn to Pecksnitsian Virtue in Administration Attack

The article denounces Senate defenders for duplicity and craven posturing as they attack the President while condemning their own party’s past conduct. It cites New York Tribune quotes, questions removal motives, and mocks statements about Field and the Bishop hearings as a public spectacle.

Senate New York Tribune Tribune Sekers Garfield Cleveland Sherman Cyrus W. Field Bishop Mr. Field Commonwealth Field Syndicate Wreckers New York Boston Fanny Saul of Tarsus Cogswell

Bond Sale Sparks Debate Over Investigation Tactics

The piece critiques the handling of the New York and New England railroad bonds discussion, noting partisan opposition to an investigation. It recalls Mr. Gaston defending procedural rights, describes shifts in testimony, mentions an injunction of secrecy, and contrasts calls for scrutiny with governors and counsel attempting to influence the process. It also references a pamphlet on Chinese immigration and opinions on Pacific coast prosperity.

New York New England Cyrus W. Field Gaston Higginson Counci Cogswell Senate Der S. L. Baldwin Pacific Coast California Richard Genee Nanon Hollis Street Theatre Carleton Opera Company Boston William Carleton W Vrigult Ethel Corbett Comtesse Henlieves Georgie Pettit Taerese Mira Cameron Marion Annie Murray Mme Ae Maintenon Jessie Quigley Marquis de Marsillae Charlies H. Drew Hector Vicomte de Marsillac Marquis de Marsillac Co. M. Lemaine Abbe James Ss. Greenefelder Pierre Madison Square Theatre Company A. M. Palmer Madison Square Theatre Dramatic Company United States the Park Theatre Chicago McVickers Baldwin’s Pacific Slope Sacramento Oakland Los Angeles Salt Lake City Denver Missouri River Palmer Madison Square C. P. Flockton William Davidge Louis F. Massen H. Milward Frank Drew Agnes Booth Caroline Hill Maud Harrison Annie Russell Marie Ee E.J. Phillips Marie Greenwold Philadelphia Globe Theatre Windsor Theatre New York Park Theatre Thomas Addison Aphrodite Charles D. Blake Bijou Wiliam Ghi

Strange snippets on war, science, and society cross 1860s pages

A jumble of notes covers Civil War strategy critiques of General Grant and Mr. Ropes, Napoleon and Charles XII campaigns, Mars signals, and political notes. Included are anecdotes on Edgar Forrest, Florida bird hunters, a trousers joke, a Windsor donkey letter, and tidbits about President McCosh and Bishop Stevens.

Ropes Grant Narva Baron Janime Virginia Mr. Ropes Lee Butler Army of the Potomac Mississippi Tennessee Georgia Carolinas Confederacy

Theatres and Society Notes From Boston and Nearby

Haverly's Minstrels at Globe and Ethel Tucker at Windsor headline a week of performances. Miss Clarke's farewell benefit at the Museum, Judie’s Boston return, and a slate of operatic and dramatic offerings fill the theaters. Notable patrons and civic figures attend, with tours, subscriptions, and new appointments highlighted.

Haveriy the Globe Ethel Tucker the Windsor Judie Annie Clarke Globe Theatre Haverly Liverpool Black Watch Cragg Windsor Theatre East Lynne London Cora Tanner Park Theatre the Park Howard Atheneum Rentz- Santley Burlesque and Novelty Company Japan World’s Museum Sutherland Sisters America Lillian Marco Signor Jalmati Professor Wenzell Electric Angelo Durell Twin Messrs Leonard and Miss Annie Clarke Miss Clarke Boston Museum Howsad Atheneum Old National Museum London Assurance Gay Spanker Oliver Twist Nancy Sykes Annese Clark Gay Spankert Mr. Barron Dazzle Nancy Bill Sykes Richard Mansfield Boston Museum Company Horticultural Hall

Argument Over Knights of Labor Politicized by Personal Feud

The speaker declines to dismiss merit on the Knights of Labor and rejects letting a personal controversy sway the central issue.

Knights of Labor

Editorial mistake on Gwendolen's work cited

A Herald columnist erred by attributing the Gwendolen character to Middlemarch. The reader notes that Gwendolen appears in Daniel Deronda, not Eliot's other novel.

Herald George Eliot Gwendolen Middlemarch Daniel Deronda

Tribune weighs ship sinking and government property critique

The New York Tribune questions if the Oregon’s sinking by a schooner would mute criticism, contrasting it with calls for a serious investigation and full testimony for the patrons of the line. It argues government ownership should not silence dissent against officials like Bill Chandler and John Roach.

The New York Tribune Oregon the Tribune Bill Chandler John Roach

Not Published: Knights of Labor Letter Left Out

The newspaper notes that personalities rarely interest the public and that the Knights of Labor correspondence, including a reply to a South Boston father, will not be published.

Knights of Labor South Boston

Veterans Honor Two Soldiers at Mt Hope Cemetery

Robert Graham died at City Hospital March 18 and was buried by Post No 7 G A R in Mt Hope Cemetery. He served as a private in Company D Third Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. William Meyiee died last Wednesday and was honored by Charles Russell Lowell Post No 7 G A B, with a funeral from 569 Washington Street to Mt Hope, the cortege led by the Veteran band and the post.

Hollis Street Bijou Millocker Boston Marin Opera Company Nanki- Poo Charles J. Campbell Ko-Ko Kirtland Calhoun Pooh-Bah Mr. Norcross Pish-Tush H. L. Rattenberry Teiuia Evans Pitti-Sing Julia Ernst Peep-Bo Eugenia Nicholson Katisha Alice May Mme Judie la Vie Parisienne Mme. Judie Paris Robert Graham City Hospital Mt. Hope Cemetery Third Massachusetts Heavy Artillery William Meyiee Washington Street Charles Russell Lowell G. A. RK

Purim Festival Held by Jewish Citizens in New Harlem Hall

A Purim celebration in New Harlem Hall drew about seventy five couples for a concert and dance. The reception committee included S Bloom A Cohen and W Rosen with floor director S D Pearlman overseeing the event.

New Hra Hall S. Bloom A. Cohen W. Rosen S. D. Pearlman

Eastern Division timetable lines from Boston area to Lynn and branches

London- era railway notice shows daily train times for the Eastern Division from Boston to Lynn Way Stations, Selem Newburyport Portsmouth Portland Bangor St John and branches via Sangus and Western Dollvsion lines. James T Forbes is listed as General Manager.

Boston Haymarket Square Causeway Street City Washington Street Portland & Bangor Lynn Way Selem Newburyport Portsmouth Portland Bangor St. John aVia Sangus Western Dollvsion North Berwick Scarboro Junction wWorkingman South Reading Boswa Action Ha ‘Ket Square James T. Forbes

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