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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1886

Page

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Boston Post Advertisers Should Favor Upward Growth

The Boston Post notes substantial circulation growth, claiming more than doubling in six months. It argues advertisers should choose a paper on the uptrend and consistent reach.

the Post

Knights of Labor must unite under central guidance say editors

The editorial urges the Knights of Labor to maintain unity under a central authority led by General Master Workman Wonderly and avoid internal quarrels. It praises Powderly for emphasizing patience and practical aims while warning that disunity will erode power and jeopardize the movement.

St. Louis Workman Wonderly Mr. Powderly Powderly Jay Gould Patience Knights of Labor

Spring armored armor for ships and forts proposed

A Friday evening notice discusses a new patent for inserting springs between armor plates and hulls to create spring armor for ships and fort walls. The piece weighs benefits, design questions, and practicalities, including spring type, spacing, and potential safety and buoyancy advantages.

Atlantic

Lifeboat Shortage Warns Ocean Travel Safety

The article argues that even with Cunard’s strong safety record the Oregon tragedy shows ships lack enough lifeboats for all passengers. It notes Parliament and the public may not realize this gap and urges shipbuilding to reduce the element of chance in protecting human life at sea.

Navy Department Oregon Cunard Company U.se Mundella British Board of Trade Cunard

Substitute bill for Blair plan raises treasury fears in House

A House substitute for Mr Blair’s educational bill would shift school subsidy spending from federal to state authorities. The piece argues this change is illogical and undermines constitutional restraint while worsening the Blair proposal’s demoralizing effects and dangers.

Blair Treasury New Hampshire

Gladstone Resigns Cabinet Over Ireland Relief Plans

Mr Gladstone’s firm push for Irish relief prompts the resignations of Chamberlain and Trevelyan from the cabinet. Possible successors include Stansfield, Fowler, and others, but their impact remains uncertain. The home rule bill appears to take precedence, with the land purchase measure possibly delayed to fortify it if needed.

Mr. Gladstone Ireland Messrs. Chamberlain Trevelyan

Clearing house reports contradict fears of railroad strikes

Clearing house figures for St. Louis Kansas City and St Joseph show week over week gains despite alarming reports of nationwide strikes. The observer notes bears exaggerated the impact shifting sentiment to a bull market again as business activity improves.

St. Louis Kansas City St. Joseph Bears

Plea for Justice Before Circuit Court Highlighted

Morning publication appeals for justice as Mr J McC Perkina presents before the Circuit Court on Saturday. The defendant faces charges described as brave yet significant, with emphasis on lawful defense and factual dispute amid criticism of high officials.

J. McC. Perkina

Debates on Knights of Labor exclusions and World newspaper gains

Rev J G Brooks criticizes excluding bankers lawyers and gamblers from the Knights of Labor. The Herald backs him arguing bankers are essential to modern business. The New York World faces dealer objections and boycott threats as prices and concessions stir the press market.

Knights of Labor J. G. Brooks Harvard Christian Register The Herald Knights Woods the Herald New York World World Sun, Herald Asivslere

Newsmix quotes spark editor’s perilous edge

A collage of remarks from late 19th century papers touches on theatre, politics, society, and religion. References include Rhoda Broughton’s Yeast, Samuel Telimarck prophecies, Lodge and Webster, Jay Gould, Barbara Frietchie, and Rev. Dr. John Fulton resigning St. Louis rectorate amid church reforms.

Rhoda Broughton Picayune Samuel Telimarck Telimarck Henry Cabot Lodge Harvard London Gladstone

Sam Jones Heads East to Baltimore in May

Sam Jones plans a visit to Baltimore in May. Hon. Harry Brigham of New Hampshire and Hon. John M. Goodwin and wife arrive at Orlando Florida. General James B. Rickets ill in Washington. Professor Edward Morse lectures on Japanese Pottery in Boston. Execut executors say John McCullough estate will leave over 36000 to family with two thirds to Mrs McCullough. Senator Joe Brown of Georgia has a large collection of his own clippings in Washington.

Joe Johnson Barbara Frietchie Stonewall Jackson Jackson Whittier Gazette Salem Boston Daniel Webster Mr. Webster New York Sun David Jesse Urish New York City Drake Prince Bismarck Leo XIII Harry Brigham New Hampshire John M. Goodwin Marne Oslando Fla James B. Rickets Washington Edward Morse Boston Art Club John McCullough McCullough Philadelphia Joe Brown Georgia Pittsfield Ainoee Lea Springheia the & Aa Framinghamt Albany Springfield Cleveland St Louis Worcester Sout Eld Rochester Hee Lia Paler Tiafield North Adams Chatham Hudson Palmer Ware River Spring Mold Hertford New Haven New Yorge Boston Millbury Borth Grafton Ae Ae Wenwene Southville Cordaville Ashland Ti Gea Milford South Framham Saxomville Pa. Ee Wellesley Hills Ll.isem Newtomn Lower West Newton Newtonville Newton Ie Faneuil Brighto Cottage Farm Brookline Newton A Pan Pfranungnam Ana Marlborough Adoturm Marlborough Fayville South Borough Northborough Clinton Leominster Fitchburg Herlim West Berlin Bolton Pratt’s Junction Duaily Newton Lovwrer Wellesley Newton Highlands Bet Gallup Burton Ale Rho Praina Bostem Yorks Pawtucket Hebromville Feetwim Mansfeld East Oxboro Sharom Breturn Hetwurm Ak Re. Ae Pope Viareneor Alros Rts Aoed Hotarm Forest Ant Eumuien En Piatn Tsecuurm Keoxbury Berest Aaa C ‘A. Pe Camtom Annie Tater Vasa Priaay Adag Ste Rivaiof Ken Tart Asaatee Thurstay Providence Mansfald Saore Lisseee New York

Forcible Plea to Judges in United States Circuit Court

A Boston defendant in suit 1631 Hendryx et al v Fitzpatrick seeks a final merits hearing. He denounces federal judges and marshals as usurpers, claims perjury and escapes, and calls for remand to Charles Street jail. The court reserved its decision.

United States Circuit Court Colt J.mcc. Perkins Boston Hendryx Low United States Ape Charles’ Street Nelson Charles Street Hueve Federal Court of Justice Ellsworth Commonwealth of Massachsetts Goa Commonwealth

Civil service lists enough common laborers for Boston season

The civil service commissioners report sufficient applicants for common laborer roles to meet anticipated demand for the coming season in Boston. Limited applications will be accepted from those with certified capacity as gardeners carpenters painters plumbers and other skilled trades for departments under civil service rules. Lamplighter posts open to residents of Brighton East Boston Charlestown and Dorchester. Veterans with honorable wartime discharges may register anytime.

Civil Service Commissioners Boston Civil Service Brighton Mast Boston Charlestown Dorchester Parsons Army Navy United States

Arbitration praised as solution to capital and labor disputes

The Beacon Society at Parker's heard James Wemyss Jr discuss Capital and Labor. He urged arbitration modeled on English boards and warned against pushing wages too low or workers to work for less. Henry Putnam and Alderman Freeman spoke on municipal debt and taxes.

Beacon Society Parker’s John C. Paige James Wemyss, Jr Wemyss Henry W. Putnam Aderman Freeman Boston Literary and Agricultural Club Parker House Massachusetts Club Young’s Hotel Clarence Pullen New Mexico W. Williams Boston Kex Cleftin Presiden J. McK. Churchill Sherman W.W. Donerty

Hopedale Divides Milford In Draper Borough Fight

The House settled most work on Milford division, shaping where Drapers pay taxes in Hopedale. The article argues influence and politics dominated the decision, noting the Hopedale lobby, Adams House gatherings, and Draper gifts to the Republican fund as key factors affecting the incorporation outcome.

Milford Hopedale Beverly Beverly Farms Hallett Nantucket South Milford Draperstown Draper Fae Drapers State House Adams House United States George Draper Stratton Fales Mitford House Commonwealth Ropedale Republican Party

Lost Word and Free Ships Debate Letters to the Editor

Readers respond on free ships and coasting limits with calls for American ownership. Hopeful argues against foreign competition and warns against tonnage restrictions, urging harmony and practical unity to aid American commerce. Concord correspondent KE. C. EK requests five copies and notes suffrage style column.

the Post John Codman Jess Cambridge Post KE. C. EK Concord

Sermon Series Begins at Church of the Disciples

Rev James Freeman Clarke opened a series of sermons titled Questions Which Cannot be Impressed yesterday at the Church of the Disciples. The sermon centered on a discussion of the new book accompanying the series.

Church of the Disciples James Freeman Clarke

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