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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1886

Page

2

Albany gathering taunts Davis and questions agricultural college

The Boston Post criticizes a Albany reunion denouncing Davis and condemns the Montgomery tribute as foolish. It questions the value of the state agricultural college, noting last year’s 11 graduates from 38 officers and teachers and costs over 36000 dollars per graduate.

Montgomery Jefferson Davis Albany Davis North Truman South Lilley Agricultural College Massachusetts

Quips and Quarrels Across an Idle Era

A collage of short satirical items and tidbits from various papers. Jests about politics, society, and manners mix with jokes on work hours and mischief. Notable names include Senator Jones and Henry Parkman, with fleeting references to New York, Boston, and Chicago humor.

Ben Hogan Revival in Virginia City and Other Parisic Notices

A miscellany notes Ben Hogan hosting a revival in Virginia City Nevada, Brander Matthews visiting London, Henry Irving’s vast receipts, and varied items from New Hampshire and nearby. Mentions Empress Haru, Lionel Tennyson, and Mrs Potter rehearsing in June.

Ben Hogan Virginia City Nev

Knights of Labor urged to halt rail strike spread

An East St Louis report says the Knights of Labor plan to end the strike surge by self sacrifice and conciliation with employers. The piece argues restraint can restore confidence, avoid harming labor and industry, and preserve citizens rights while urging thoughtful action across the movement.

East St. Louis Knights of Labor St. Louis

Debate on State Aid for Agricultural College Subsidy

The debate over a 7000 subsidy for the Agricultural College ends with engrossment of the resolve. Senators spar over funding and whether state aid should rise to 7500 to fix livestock, condemning hog disease and questioning the college’s purpose and value.

Agricultural College

Master Builders oppose eight hour workday demands

The Master Builders' Association, signed by over 200 city members, rejects eight hours for a day or equivalent privileges. They warn that strikes would hurt both sides, favoring capital and risking higher prices and broader hardship if labor wins the shorter workday. They urge labor to reconsider threatening strikes.

Master Builders’ Association

Farley Hired Driver Vindicated by Acquittal

The Third Avenue Railroad Company in New York kept Farley, a driver, despite an assault charge from years earlier. Strikers learned of the case and Farley was locked up until his Thursday trial, where he was acquitted. The piece criticizes McQuade for aiding Farley, noting potential charges related to the Broadway Surface railway swindle.

R. G. Harr Michigan Reas Congress New York Dr. Coates Andrew Jackson Munchausen Johan Most Beer Paris Figaro Mildred Jim Pittsburg Chronicle Ohio Beach Washington C.C I. P C. C San Francisco Board of Health Chicago Third Avenue Railroad Company Farley McQuade

Warner's Cure Promises Kidney Detox from Deadly Poisons

Health claim states the kidneys filter over 400 grains of poison daily if healthy, and that Warner's cure can restore balance when other remedies fail.

Warner

Barratry Trial Ed Gould Testimony and Racer Hull Leak Details

The trial featured Edward Gould of Portland recounting buying potatoes alleged as property of Captain Folt and Gerrier’s shipments. Cranberry Isle witnesses described the Racer’s hollow garboard seam and two foot leak, plus crew testimony on ship repairs, sales, and arrests as prosecutors prepare to close their case.

Edward Gould Portland Gerrier Sydney Captain Folt James E. Murphy Joseph A. Fickett Benjamin Andrews William HE Hadlock Cranberry Isle Joseph Gomez George Sherman Cranberry Island Alvin Reed David Parsons Gloucester John C. Warren Potter & Wrightington’s Boston Charles F. Kendall Galloupe

Massachusetts Protective Licensed Liquor Dealers Meet in Boston Area

About fifty members of the Massachusetts Protective Licensed Liquor Dealers Association met at the Sherman House with J B McIntyre presiding. Committees were named on resolutions for the Boston convention May 11 ball and a reception. A reception committee will include one representative from each New England town. Another meeting follows next Friday afternoon at the Sherman House for delegates from remote Massachusetts towns and other New England States.

Massachusetts Protective Licensed Liquor Dealers’ Association Sherman Houwce J. B. McUinty Boston New England Massachusetts Sherman House

Female students defy hospital rules in operating room

At City Hospital, two Fridays ago female students viewed surgeries against rules and withdrew reluctantly. Yesterday a medical instructor led more female students into the OR and refused to withdraw, prompting the surgeon to transfer the operation to private rooms as a male patient waited. The students later protested and now seek admission to the operating room.

City Hospital Annous Board of Trustees

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