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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1886

Page

2

House approves substitute bill on telephone rate limits

The Boston Post reports a Wednesday vote to allow a substitute bill by Mr. Oxley, replacing the committee report and permitting petitioners seeking state rate regulation to withdraw. The measure caps exclusive-use rates at $4 monthly and $3 for multi-use, but the chances of passage are doubtful due to patent and charter rights arguments. Analysts note possible state regulation within reason, yet the court-like scrutiny deems the bill unconstitutional toward private charters. The piece urges voluntary concessions from the telephone company to ease public concern while maintaining profits.

House Oxley United States Robert M. Morse Commonwealth

Land for Settlers Calls for Strict Land Conservation

An editorial argues for tighter control of public lands amid rising settlement potential. It warns of illegal pre emptions and railroad grants draining the public domain, urges Congress to curb land grants, and notes future workforce shifts toward farming as population grows. It stresses protecting land for bona fide settlers and warns against looming scarcity.

Interior Department Department Congress

Glowing praise for Chicago police amid rioting

The piece lauds Chicago police for exemplary conduct during Tuesday evening riots. It cites their courage after a dynamite grenade and volley of bullets, their disciplined rally, and effective suppression of disorder. It notes socialists leaders in custody and police eliminating pamphlets and nitroglycerine paraphernalia.

Chicago

Guardians of the peace Honored for duty and courage

The excerpt praises police guardians of the peace for their duty toward protecting citizens and property. It evokes a sense of respect for their fearlessness and high standards in performing their roles as protectors in the community.

Legislature Picnic At Hoosac Tunnel Provokes Splendid Debate

One branch of the Legislature votes to hold their annual picnic at the Hoosac Tunnel praising the need for relaxation amid duties. Opponents call the expense trifling while supporters defend the outing as self preservation and a boost to mood and eloquence for future legislation.

Hoosac Tunnel

Mandalay Rebellion Hits British Stand in Burmah

English forces face siege in Mandalay as natives and Dacoits reclaim parts of the city amid fires and looting. Critics say occupation forces are inadequate and fear loss of new gains under Liberal administration. Gladstone’s foreign policy fortunes mocked as unlikely retreat discussed.

England Burmah Mandalay Gladstone Theban

Socialist Fielden accused of murder after Tuesday clash

We regret praising Socialist Fielden for escaping unharmed as he was shot in the leg during the Tuesday fight he helped precipitate. He is now in custody on a murder charge with no bail likely to be granted, making any further advice unnecessary.

Fielden Pittsburg Smith North Nineteenth Street

Mayflower Floats at South Boston As Yachtsmen Watch Puritan

Boston yachtsmen welcomed the Mayflower as she floated in the South Boston basin while Puritan proved the fastest among rivals. Atlantic and Mayflower strive to beat her, a challenge that will fascinate yachtsmen for months. prediction suggests Puritan still outsails all.

Boston South

Fishing crews strike over ice towage and wharfage costs

The striking mania reaches sailors as eleven or more fishing vessels halt work demanding that owners cover one fourth of ice towage bait and wharfage costs. Owners take one fourth of gross receipts while crews seek a proportional shift of burdens. The dispute appears fair on the surface yet another side of the story awaits.

Moonstone finds and city talk flood headlines

A collage of witty items reports Gladstone finding a moonstone and a flurry of city news. Notes on New York Beach week, Adams’ Forepaugh tour beginning June, and Minneapolis vs St. Paul rival claims mix with critiques of public figures and satirical quips about labor, fashion, and society.

Adam New England Minneapolis St. Paul Philadelphia McBlain

Disjointed Tales and Political Quips Reported

A collage of remarks and snippets covers jokes about confections and sweet teeth, Boston pitchers, city planning, and a petrified body in Philadelphia. Editorial quips touch on Knights of Labor, Cleveland and Philadelphia light discourse, and a fictional dialogue with the President about future hazards and office.

A Summer Abroad and Notable Movements Among Notables

Chauncey M Depew and Hon Leopold Morse prepare summer travel abroad while Charles Craddock earns 250 for a story and 3000 for a serial. Miss Howe remains in Boston then Newport, Eugenie and Victoria figure in Europe, and various political, literary, and clerical figures plan summers or relocations.

Leopold Morse Europe Charles Egbert Craddock Julia Ward Howe Boston Newport Representative Anderson Kansas Congress

Custom House Appointments and Promotions Report

The Custom House lists appointments and raises for several officials. George A. Tainter, from Malden, becomes assistant weigher at $3 daily. William F. Buxton of Lawrence and William J. Faulkner of Boston are made assistant neighbors at $3 daily. Edward Cavanagh Jr from New Bedford is a $1000 clerk. Almon Bassett of Pittsfeld to messenger at $800 yearly. Henry A. Mott of Boston and Charles Prentiss of Melrose named messengers at $720 yearly. In appraisers’ dept B Read Wales rises from $1600 to $1800, J. T. Leary and George Keyes from $1300 to $2000. Charles A. Brown and David F. Bennett become openers and packers at $40 yearly. C. H. Johnson reinstated as £500 assistant weigher. Frank L. McVey, a $1200 clerk, removed as office abolished.

Custom House George A. Tainter Malden William F. Buxton Lawrence William J. Faulkner Boston Neighnors Edward Cavanagh, Jr New Bedford Almon Bassett Pittsfeld C. H. Johnson Frank L. McVey

Rev Phillips Brooks Declines Boston Bishopric Nomination

Rev. Phillips Brooks, now in Chicago en route to California, sends word to his parish that he will not depart Boston to accept the bishopric nomination.

Phillips Brooks Chicago California Boston

Living Death of Dr Reed in Brooklyn After 22 Years

Inside a Brooklyn parlor at 792 Lafayette Avenue lies the almost entombed Dr Charles F Reed aged 56 for 22 years since illness began in 1864 He cannot move his body or feed himself yet his mind remains keen and his wife tends him with a home made derrick to lift him He was a physician once well read highly married and now lives in perpetual chemo of pain and sleep cycles awaiting death backed by a devoted spouse and a community that ponders the cost of a life bound by bone and fever.

New York World Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn Charles F. Reed Rip van Winkle Dr. Reed Reed Woburn Mass New York Cleveland Kenosha Wis Jim Illinois Lafayette Tompkins Avenues Woodbine College of Physicians and Surgeons New England Lexington Bunker Hill Iown

Extertainment Notes Preview of Next Week Theatres

Boston theatres feature The Willow Copse and Hot Water with Alice Harrison praised. Vim at the Bijou by Neil Burgess acclaimed. The Black Crook and engagements at multiple venues highlight a loaded bill. Mary Anderson stars in Ingomer at Globe. As You Like It and The Lady of Lyons on a packed schedule. The Mikado closes as rehearsals begin for The Drum Major's Daughter. Romeo and Juliet to be staged with Salvini Booth company.

Daniel Hurley Boston Willow Copse Howard Atheneum Alice Harrison Neil Burgess Bijou Theatre Boston Theatre Mary Anderson Parthenia Lady of Lyons Madison Square Company Park Theatre New York Daly Company Boston Museum Nancy & Co Fifth Avenue Company Hollis Street Offenbach Romeo and Juliet Alexander Salvini Romeo Marie Wainwright Juliet Barton Hill Mercutio Salvini- Booth Company Carleton Opera Company Globe Park Madison Square Theatre Company Our Society Bijou Signor Salgisi Edwin Booth Redmund- Barry Adolphe Challet M. J. J. Dowling Sadie Hassan Windsor Henry EK Abbey Ingomar Anderson Tagomar

Dr Gladdes Lecture On Pesos Or War Between Capital And Labor

Dr Glad én discussed the question Pesos or War Between Capital and Labor to an attentive audience Tuesday evening. The lecture received praise for fairness and partial treatment and a repeat performance is planned at Tremont Temple on Saturday evening May 8 with tickets available.

Gladén Tremont Temple Boston Philadelphia Steemmer Fraight ROMAN Spartan Soreens Philaprient Wilmingtom Incharu

Ex-Senator Ferry’s exile and political downfall detailed

The account chronicles Thomas Ferry’s effort to return to the Senate, the Michigan machine discipline that kept him out, his flight to Europe after warrants were issued for multiple counts, and his long exile in Europe and Italy. It notes his brother’s rising fortunes, potential settlement of charges, and Ferry’s morphine decline. It contrasts his three decades of public service with his current status as an exile and fugitive.

Ferry Senate Zach Chandler Michigan Palmer Europe Tom Thomas Italy Arthur Hunt Conger Grant Hayes Thomas W. Ferry

Vermont Beauty and Jackson Slap Death Note

A man who slapped the face of President Andrew Jackson in 1829 during a heated dispute has just died. The obituary humorously notes that if Andrew had been as repulsive as the deceased, the tribute would have appeared before 1830 in the Burlington Free Press.

Andrew Jackson Andrew Burlington Free P Ress

Fallen Statesman Ferry Exiled Over Forgery Indictment

A Michigan observer recalls ex Senate figure Thomas W Ferry living in exile and facing an indictment for forgery. Once wealthy from pine lands and a Chicago lumber venture, he dissipated his fortune through a wild Washington life. A notable incident involved a horsewhipping at the National Hotel and a paradoxical Pennsylvania Railroad pass sent after.

Chicago Thomas Washington National Hotel Ferry Pennsylvania Railroad United States Senate

Fitchburg and Western Rail Timetable Notice April 1886

Local schedule details list departures and connections from Fitchburg to Albany Springfield Syracuse and New York with sleeping and drawing room cars. Various minor stations and junctions are noted, including Worcester Palmer Brattleboro Keene and Boston connections. The timetable covers daily services with express and accommodation trains, plus Sundays operations and through car arrangements.

New York New England Kk. R Boston Philadelhia Baltimore Washington Norwich New England Limited Hartford Danbury Brewster's Ishkill Newbury New Britain Bristol Manchester Rockville Conn London Providence Southbridge and Webster Putnam Dudley At Bird St Mt. Bowdein Harvard Dorchester Mattapan Hiver Oaksdale Elmwood Islington Ellis Norwood Norwood Central Winslows Tiltons Walpole Highland Lake Franklin R. Blackstone Depot Beeni Nome Vito A Needham Wey Woonsocket Ete Cn New Haven Pullman New Britingaterbury Air Line Grand Central Depot Willmenti Waterbury Oboe Fort Newark Middletown Britain Philadelphia Jersey City Trenton Philadel Richmond Points Pukman Buffel New London Danielsonville Puk Frain City of Worcester City of New York San Wes Washington Street Sendall Prax Acent Fitchburg Railroad Bowe Ager Station Assaway &Traes Wanbo Boiwa Sxpress Syracuse Chicago St. Louis Pri New York Central Gardner Khardwinville Athol Oramge Greanceld West Pitchourg Wachusett Otter River Wendell Westminster Ashburnham Junction Ashburnham West Deer Buckland Brattleboro Winehen Keene Keliiows Cheshire Mailroad Pullmam St Albans Keene and Butland Px Worcester Nashuaana Hmochester Railroad Lee Masmeter Oyer Junction Mittletom South Acton Shinley Ayer Junction Gheemvilis Am Townsend Cem.tre Marinare Hudscop Marware Waitham Bat. Waveriey Pus Wetertown Umiom Market Acburm Onmaleridge Bil Ami Kevin Sorville Union Square Baldwinville Stots Oart Ereseg ADAMS Bostom Albany R. A Pittafield Albany Lave Ton the & Fein Express South Springfield St Louis Ester Iis Deig Iiafield North ‘Adams Chatham Hudson Palmer Ware River Spring- Seid New Work Oan Millbury Osan. Ie Worth Grafton Weetboro Southville Mit Natick Wellesley Ahiesion Hiss Newton Lower Falla O Ami Auburndais Eee Cee West Newton Lv. Ae Newtonville Newton. &.S Amii3u Faneuil Brighton Eye Allston Chestnut Hill Newton Demtreve

Boston to New England Train Schedule Fragment

Station on Causeway street lists dozens of trains to Biddeford North Conway Dover Lynn and more with times across the day and Sunday service. The document includes fares, branches and notes on transfer and delays, headed by JAMES T. FURBER and A. A. FOLSOM as officials.

New Y York Newport Taunton Brockton Fall River South Intree Wey South Braintree Cohasset Hingham the Weymouths Marshfield Scituate Duxbury Plymouth New York Boston Bengor St. John Halifax Provincia Haymarket Aq Causeway St Mastport Calais N. B Ms. C Portland Lewiston Haymarket St Lee Causeway St Augusta Manchester Concord N. H The North Haymarket Sq North Conway Haymarket Pee Oreuseway &T Causeway Street Friend Street Biddeford Safe Wolfeboro Rear Falls Sur Mochester Dover Portamouth Hampton Beach the Beach Amesbury Benburyport Ipswich Wenham Water Branch Beverly Middleton Peabody and Danvers Salem Marblehead Empscott Branch Swampscott Maymm Chelsea Tisau Everett Saugus Lynn and Way Newburyport Portsmouth Bangor Western Division North Berwick Scarboro Junction wWortheingman Haymarket Square James T, Furber Providence UOAD Shore Line Steamboat Stonington Line Meturn Pawtucket Mteturn Dodgeville Hebronville Attleboro North Attleboro Manusfield East Foxboro Sharon Camson Junction Meadville Mlyde Park Returm Mt. Hope Clarendon Hillis Forest Hills Jamaica Plain Em. Boylston Roxbury Dedham Spring Street West Oxbury and Highland Breturn Stoughton Canton Warren Bristol Mansfield Manstield A. A. Folsom

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