Post circulation soars for Boston Democratic daily
The Boston Post reports its circulation has more than doubled in the last six months, highlighting strong growth for the city’s administration aligned daily.
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Evening high schools urged for cities with 50000 plus population
The committee on education unanimously backs a bill to make evening high schools compulsory in cities over 50 000. The Boston experience shows evening classes expand access to education, with many youths attending seriously and willingly. The editorial urges cities lacking such schools to adopt the measure and anticipate the benefits.
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Gladstone’s Astuteness and Ireland Policy
A reflective critique of Gladstone's long career and foreign missteps. The piece praises political adaptability yet condemns coercive Irish measures. It predicts home rule as inevitable, with Parnell watching closely as Ireland awaits relief and lasting empire peace.
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Parnell
Witty miscellany on politics theater and social quips
A collage of satirical notes from diverse figures and places. Aldermen misprisions and perjury chatter mingle with theater woes and diplomatic misreadings. Public mores, protests, and comic exchanges tint a snapshot of late 19th century commentary.
Notable Figures Headed to Washington and Beyond
A roundup of prominent appearances and movements includes Senator Jones of Florida planning to visit Washington early, Leopold Morse and wife departing for a two to three week stay, actress Marie Prescott criticizing social equality on stage, and A W Spencer leaving for a six week California trip. Also noted are Governor Wilson of West Virginia a candidate for the U S Senate, Walt Whitman set to lecture in Philadelphia on April 15, and Tom Reed’s hair trimming altering his Shakespearean likeness. Plus, Benjamin F Stevens recovering from illness, Lord Iddesleigh’s supporters presenting gifts in London, Dr Butler described as reserved, Prince Augusto Leopold nearing New Orleans on a national warship tour, Utah Governor Murray praised by Louisville papers, and T W Powderly’s biography as a Carbondale native and Knights of Labor leader. The Logan authorship dispute over extracts and Logan’s public stance are mentioned.
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Millionaire generosity mocked in New York’s statue quarrel
The piece argues New York’s wealth is ill spent on public monuments while many millionaires hoard funds. It insists the city’s plutocrats give sparingly to causes, citing railroad deals and stock speculation as sources of ill-gotten fortune.
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Knights of Labor Tidy Twain for Hartford Mayor Bid
Hartford labor group considers nominating Mark Twain for mayor to boost city prestige. Proponents argue his messages would attract national attention and could be used to fund city needs, leveraging his pride in Hartford to showcase local resources and institutions.
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Twain Favored as Realist Voice in Municipal Life
A editor praises Mark Twain for his vividness and picturesqueness in shaping official life, asserting support for Twain and urging the good work to continue within the municipality.
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Brave but foolhardy act of brig captain in beaching
The captain of the brig Emily T Sheldon ran ashore on a poor shore despite offers of help from two tugs. Only damage was to the rudder head, wind reportedly light. The act, risking crew lives and cargo, could have cost him his seafaring certificate in England, and echoes the temper of some coaster masters amid small provocation.
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England
Oregon
Carrollton Massacre Reflected In Editorial Tone
The Jackson report suggests the riot arose from outraged conduct by a single Black individual and was a spur of the moment act not premeditated, though carried too far. The Mississippi citizenry is urged to condemn the atrocity as strongly as the Times-Democrat editorial.]
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Congressman Pulitzer Gifts Salary for Journalist Bed Hospital
The piece questions the use of Congress by allocating salary for a hospital bed for disabled journalists. It notes the bed cannot represent a district and suggests it would be better if the money had first been earned.
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Friday year pocked by dates and jokes in press crosstalk
A collection of gossip and wit notes from newspapers commenting on Friday born and Friday named events. The New York Sun discusses a Friday year with months containing five Fridays and related lunar changes while the London World lampoons an English language misstep.
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Free ships and the American shipbuilder’s fate
A letter argues that prohibiting purchase of foreign built ships harms American shipbuilding. It claims free ship access would keep American crews employed, boost repairs at home, and allow U S yards to compete, noting historical shifts from kettle bottom to clipper, and from clipper to steamer. It cites figures and names of merchants and shipbuilders.
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Dissatisfaction Over Park Betterments and Nearby Property
Milton residents and park critics testified that the Franklin Park reserve harms nearby property values and invites nuisance from excursionists. Speakers cited damage from loiterers and invasions of privacy, with some calling the park a nuisance and urging compensation or diminished impact before the committee adjourned to Friday.
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A.T. Calder
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William C. Peters
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Harper's April issue previews new novels and essays
Harper's Magazine April features new serials by Dudley Warner and Mrs. Craik plus John Blackmore and Mary E. Vandyne pieces. The Atlantic opens with Gouverneur Morris by Henry Cabot Lodge. Sarah Orne Jewett and Wilson Kellogg contribute stories and essays. Cassell's and Magazine of Art summarize art, engravings, and American embroidery.
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No Palliation in Carrollton Butchery Editorial
The New Orleans Times-Democrat denounces the Carrollton Mississippi court house killings as barbarous mob violence. It argues two armed Browns were violent offenders but rejects lynching and calls for judicial investigation and punishment of those who killed Black residents.
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Our Mother Tongue lecture by Bromfield Academy leader
Professor Selah Howell of Bromfield Academy Harvard gave an instructive Y M C A lecture titled Our Mother Tongue. He explored language history and its strength and weakness beyond grammar and announced next Tuesday’s talk by Rev. Joseph T. Duryea on The Power of Attention and How to Get It.
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Union convention of Christian workers scheduled at Boylston Church
A union convention of Christian workers will meet at Boylston Congregational Church at Boylston and Amory streets on March 25 and 26. Noted ministers Rev J Gordon D D Rev L B Bates D D and Frank Clark among others will speak with frequent singing during sessions.
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Obituary notices for Marie Heilbron and multiple local figures
The notice honors Marie Heilbron a famed prima donna also Viscountess de la Panouse with a Brussels birth and European career and recounts her later marriage and legal disputes. It reports Judge Joseph McKean Churchill death and outlines his Boston and Milton career. It notes Dr J S Knight death at Hyannis with service in the Civil War. It records Capt Richard H Yarrington death in Boston, Harry Ashley in New York, Captain Freeman Gage, Abner Burbank, and J Russell Elisha among others, with brief biographical details.
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Disinfecting Regulations Debate Affects Rag Trade
The Boston health committee heard four hours of testimony on sanitary measures for foreign rags. Rag importers led by S D Warren Jr and opponents like Moorfield Storey argued regulations hurt trade and shifted volume to New York. Witnesses cited dropped imports, higher costs, and transfers to New York to avoid Boston rules. hearing adjourned to next day.
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Spring Flower Show Opens at Horticultural Halls
Entries for the spring flower show fill both Horticultural Halls with displays starting today at noon. Exhibitors promise a public surprise as a large orchid collection draws attention. The exhibition runs until Friday at 10 PM.
Lowell Times Reveals New England Telegraph Earnings July 1885
Figures from the Boston exchange show gross earnings and expenses for July 1885, including pay of operators repairs and maintenance and a substantial royalty to American Bell. Net monthly profit is listed at 14 716 69 dollars, implying high annual returns per subscriber across the system. Other New England city figures follow for July 1885.
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