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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1886

Page

2

Post circulation rising prompts advertisers to take notice

The Post reports a rapid increase in circulation, drawing attention from advertisers who are increasingly looking toward the paper as a effective channel for reaching consumers. This growth signals stronger market presence and potential revenue expansion.

Unemployment and industrial trends in 1885 Wright report

Advanced sheets of Colonel Car roll D Wright's 1885 labor statistics report estimate unemployment at about 7.5 percent totaling near 1,000,000, signaling reduced consumer power and potential business curtailment. The piece notes steam and water power, possible electricity, stock-company works, immigration, contract labor, and a late-1885 sign of improving business conditions as prosperity returns slowly by March 1886.

Carroll D. Wright Bureau of Labor Statistics Colonel Wright America United States Bureau

Petitioners seek hearing on Marblehead Swampscott town division

A hearing to be held today before the legislative committee on towns examines the Marblehead Swampscott division petition. The piece notes past defeats of similar bills, public sentiment against town division, and concerns the proposal is driven by wealthy non-residents seeking tax advantages. It warns that if Swampscott is divided, annexation to Lyon could be the only option left for residents, while Marblehead risks stagnation or decay.

Marblehead Swampscott Legislative Committee On Beverly House Hopedale Senate Salem Gzad Old Town Lyon

Editorial Opposes Blair Educational Bill and Tariff Link

The Atlanta Constitution faces the Blair educational bill with strong opposition, arguing it intrudes on state and local educational control and threatens constitutional principles. It denounces alleged merits, cites pettifoggery, and warns against federal meddling in education.

Atlanta Constitution Blair Congress Senate Committee On Education

Meeting of Irish home rule sympathizers at Tremont Temple

Public notice urges a 3 o’clock Tremont Temple gathering of Irish parliamentary party sympathizers led by Mr Parnell. Prominent signatories invite support for constitutional home rule with eloquent speakers. The piece stresses moral and financial aid and calls the event one of the great contemporaneous historical moments.

Meionnon Tremont Temple Irish Parliamentary Party Parnell Ireland

Henry B Hyde Clipper Sets 22 Day Liverpool Run Record

The Henry B Hyde arrived Sandy Hook after a 22 day passage from Liverpool. Built in Bath Maine for Benjamin Flint, she has traveled about 35,000 miles in 240 days, averaging nearly 146 miles daily. Captain Phineas Per dleton hails this as an unmatched performance by an American wooden ship.

Henry B. Hyde Sandy Hook Liverpool Hyde Bath Benjamin Flint Phineas Perdleton New York Mail and Express New York Herald

President Cleveland Turns Forty Nine In Birthday Quip

A light note on President Cleveland's forty ninth birthday suggests his backbone may age faster than his natal days imply. Senator Edmunds and Republicans are expected to share the amused assessment.

Cleveland Edmunds

Weather Woes and Witty Tidbits From the Era

A miscellany of light verse and sharp quips on weather hardships, politics, and society. Items reference Kate Field, John A. Logan, Bismarck, Crown Prince orders, and humorous dialogues. Notable notes on humorous exchanges, newspaper price cuts, and editorial jabs at journals and public figures.

Social Notes and Notable Quotes Across Society

Miss Cleveland to tackle the Ostler Joe question for the North American Review. Mrs Gordon of California admitted to the Supreme Court bar. Mrs Ingalls of San Jose owns a twelve acre fruit farm valued at $4000 annually. The late Governor Seymour warned that clerkships often injure young men. Dr Rebecca Figieher, a society woman, graduated in medicine and surgery in Philadelphia. Countess Else de Vidla, formerly Lizzie Hensler of Boston, plans Boston residence. Elijah Briggs of Middleboro celebrated his ninety sixth birthday and remains a loyal Democrat subscriber to the Boston Post. The Washington Post denies Miss Cleveland authored the low necked dress letter, though she admits the views. The two French Republican court beauties, Mme Gautherot and Mme Armenquand, are described as la belle with distinct origins and fates. Mme Gautherot's husband in guano, her father killed at Shiloh. Mme Armenquand, wife of a patent agent, with dyed hair and lilies.

Countess Else de Vidla Ferdinand of Portugal Lizzie Hensler Boston Elijah Briggs Middleboro Briggs Boston Post The Washington Post Cleveland Elizabeth Cady Stanton Miss Cleveland Republican Court of France Mme. Gautherot Mme Armenquand Gautherot New Orleans Shiloh Adam

Editorial Room Gags and a Bowles Bluebird Tale

A clipping recounts newsroom missteps and editor Samuel Bowles in a humorous anecdote. It notes editorical slips, a Montreal mystery about Mercier at Niagara, and a Senate joke exchange, ending with Bowles mistaken for the bluebird item author.

Tremont Temple Discourse on Politics and Orthodoxy

Joseph Cook closed a series at Tremont Temple with political surveys. He argued major parties cannot be preserved, noted Knights of Labor on whiskey, and suggested Independents and Prohibitionists hold hope. He praised Portland’s Chinese protection and predicted a national reform party before addressing vital orthodoxy and reading letters from church figures on what saves man.

Reform Party Ely Japan Cook Bishop Huntington Storrs Stearns Mark Hopkins John Hall

Ministers Meet in Boston Denominations Discuss Work

The Monday morning gatherings drew many clergy as Congregationalists heard F. B. Makepeace of Andover on church responsibility for entertaining people. Baptists heard H. L. Morehouse of New York on the Home Missionary Society. A $15,000 fundraising goal was proposed for Boston area aid. Universalists elected officers led by Rev. E. H. Capen with Rev. C. E. Rice as secretary. G. T. Knight read an essay on The Christian Consciousness. Methodists debated inviting Sam Jones and formed a committee. Rev. S. C. Eby spoke on Japan and its needs. Unitarians discussed the Indian question with General J. F. B. Marshall.

F. B. Makepeace Andover Baptists H. L. Morehouse New York Baptist Home Missionary Society Boston Universalists E. H. Capen D. D C. E. Rice E. L. Houghton G. J. Kahn R.T. Polk G. T. Knight Methodists Sam Jones 8. C. Eby Canada Methodist Church Japan J. F. B. Marshall

Young Senators Kenna and Spooner Captivate Senate

Special correspondence recounts how Senators Spooner of Wisconsin and Kenna of West Virginia defy age stereotypes. Both are self-made leaders with Civil War service, legal prowess, and rising political influence. Spooner built the Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis and Omaha system. Kenna rose from rural poverty to Congress and law, famed for a plain home and hunting passion.

POST Washington March Kenna West Virginia Spooner Wisconsin United States Mark John C. Spooner Madison Lakes Ryan Sooner John State University Hudson Chicago, St. Paul Minneapolis Omaha Lucius Fairchild Helnia John &. Kenna Waicoulon Virginia West Viirginia Sepp Louisianna St. Vincent’s College Wheeling Charleston Kanawha County Congress Mr. Blaine Henry G. Davis Keane Chesapeake Bay Kentucky Ellington

Schwab Denies Nevada Interview Charges In 1885 Suit

Frederick A. Schwab declares he never met Mile. Nevada and disputes tabloids and a New York World despatch alleging pay-for-favorable notices. He details a civil suit timeline, Nevada’s sworn denial, and plans to drop further action while urging journals to reassess attribution and reproach.

Boston Post Commercial Advertiser Mile Emma Nevada Europe Nevada New York Mlle London Frederick Schwab Academy Times Schwab Milo United States Mme. Nevada-Palmer Messrs Howe & Hummel Mme Mme. Nevada Neveda Frederick A. Schwab Senate United States Senate

Boston to Worcester Daily Express Train Schedule

A detailed list of 10.30 express sleeping car departures and arrivals to Worcester and intermediate stations including North Grafton Westboro Natick Newton Brookline and Boston. The timetable covers daily services with extension notes on Wednesdays Fridays Sundays and specific off-peak runs and return schedules.

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