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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1886

Page

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Democratic platform 1884 supports protecting Americans abroad

The piece cites the 1884 Democratic platform urging the government to protect the rights of U S citizens and their property in foreign lands. It discusses the fishing rights dispute with Britain, calls for clear definitions of rights, and condemns seditious activity while urging police action against incendiary publications.

National Democratic Democratic Party Congress

Greece and Russia in a looming clash over Constantinople

The article argues Greece relies on Russia to defy Western powers in a near conflict with Turkey. It links geopolitics to Rome imperial traditions, notes Russia’s desire for Constantinople’s ports, and suggests Tsarist support could determine Greece’s fate and the war’s outcome.

Greece Turkey Russia Oga Ias Midiarch Dagmar Eorge Europe San Stefano Berlin Constantinople St. Petersburg Black Sea Asia Athens

Objectionable anarchist teacher eludes police in New York

Herr Most, known as a teacher of anarchists, has largely hid in New York for a week or two after two of his followers were arrested on bail for incendiary remarks at a public meeting. Rumor said he planned to go to Chicago as police boarded the train.

Chicago Boston New York Herr Most Qi Wo Jones Brown Congress Washington Puck State House Worcester Nashan Senate Parthenia Ingomar Lady of Lyons Hollis Carleton Opera Company Italy Monthabor Della Volta Stella Bambini Robert William Tf. Carleton Charles H. Drew Louise Paullin Alice Vincent Clara Wisdom Jessie Quigley W. H. Clark Ray Samuels A. H. Canby Carleton Company Bijou Theatre Neil Burgess Puffy Charles Adams Vale of Cashmere TRE Cromwell S.S. Link Knickerbocker F. Kemble Louisiana GAGEE Pier 9 North River New Orleans Texas New Mexico Arizona California Mississippi Red Rivers San Francisco Samuers H. Seaman Orto NWN MAGNA Washington Street New, York Fall Hiver Old Colony Station Brooklyn Jersey City Old State House Washington and A Streets Olaves Ory J. Kendrick L. Almer Providence Manafield Manafield On Arrival of ‘‘Shore Line” From New York Mansfield Shore A. A. Folsom

President Cleveland objects to pension reform drive

In his veto message on a bill to double a pension for Hill, President Cleveland denounces frequent special legislation as a leak in the treasury. He argues Congress should rely on the pension bureau and proper review, not ad hoc grants, and criticizes the growing volume of pension‑related acts despite bureau opposition.

Cleveland Hill Congress Senate House Pension Bureau

Ulster Autonomy Rumor Dismissed By Editorial

The editorial mocks claims that Ulster rebels for home rule and that General Wolseley would resign to lead their forces. It notes Catholics and Celts predominate in Ulster with mixed Protestant views and rejects the notion Wolseley is a traitor or fool, predicting he would respond strongly to such bluster.

Ulster Lord Wolseley

Calmed Galicia peasantry ends unrest after political lies

The Galician peasantry have calmed down, exposed as duped by anarchist lies like those in the country. Military action quelled the insurrection before it could flare, and further trouble there is unlikely.

State seeking governor bids under two contrasting men

The article jokes about an outside man for governor. It notes that no bid would be received from Mr. Oglesby while a very low bid might be difficult to reject from Governor Rusk. It highlights how each man understands state governance differently.

Arkansaw Union Indiana Frederick Walker Graham London Boutelle Bangor Whig and Courier Norfolk Navy Yard Whig and Courier Denison Robie Maine Oglesby Rusk

Seaside fantasies and political barbs in a mixed column

A playful lyric about loving the sea contrasts with short political squibs and society notes. The piece riffs on heroes like Oscar and Jeff Davis, hints at crime and intrigue, and wittily roasts public figures while touching on labor and media scenes.

Notable Opinions and Oddities From Global Figures

A roundup of remarks and anecdotes including Ruskin’s Tory claim, Cleveland’s portrait in Almanack de Gotha, Kingsley’s $25,000 gift to North Cambridge Baptist Church, and Gladstone receiving American axes. Also notes on Paris Salon, Prang war cards, Chambord legends, Bancroft and Bismarck at Göttingen, Dr. Playfair’s Queen’s thanks, and other contemporary curiosities.

Chester W. Kingsley North Cambridge McKinley Ohio Washington Republican Mr. Prang Buil Run Appomattox Paris Comte de Chambord George Bancroft Prince Bismarck Gottingen Bancroft United States Germany Bismarck Playfair Duchess of William Henry Clifford Portland Democratic National Committee For Maine Edmund Wilson William Morris Dublin Ireland Preacher Moody Chicago South Isaac Fisher Huntington Penn Fisher Lewiston Greenburg Henry Clay Daniel Webster Horace Greeley Charles Sumner Mr. Fisher

Standards of Honesty in the bond sale debate

A Boston letter to the Post questions the Boston Herald’s claim of higher honesty than New York. It argues a trustee must serve the public interest, not stockholders, noting the governor’s bond sale action risked $94,000 to taxpayers and challenged the Herald’s assumption about regional honesty.

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Boston Theatre Week Features Salvini Booth in Othello and Hamlet

The Boston Theatre hosts Thomase Salvini and Edwin Booth in a joint engagement. Salvini plays Othello with Booth as Iago and both stars perform Hamlet with Salvini as the Ghost and Booth as Hamlet, supported by a large cast.

Boston Thomase Salvini Edwin Booth Marcellus Hearn Bernardo Roche

Tennyson and Britons Own Mission in World Claim

The New York Mail and Express comments on John Bull shifting from craving others possessions to seeking his own. It questions what constitutes his own and whether Ireland fits that claim, noting Britain’s imperial ambitions from Egypt to Peru and the broader national mindset.

Mr. Tennyson John Bull

Endicott Moves to Bolster Coast Defense

The Philadelphia Press reports Secretary Endicott is taking action to strengthen coastal defenses. Details describe official steps aimed at improving fortifications and naval readiness along the coast.

Philadelphia Endicott

Feminine Fancies and New Women’s Accessories

A Women's Department column surveys spring coiffures such as the Mikado bow, the crown eight, and elaborate two braids forming a coronet, with notes on Parisian fashions. It also describes County Clare Puss Sunday frolics, novelty paper weights like clockwork hens, pin cases, shell match boxes, and luxe scent bottles in flamingo and carbuncle styles.

County Clare Ireland

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