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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1886

Page

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City moves to remove Cogswell fountain from public view

A city board of aldermen passed an order to stop advertising the Cogswell fountain after October first. The piece notes the decree’s peremptory tone and suggests that art reform could extend to lifting other public statues onto the same cart. The commentary also covers legal maneuvers in a bribery case and broader notes on English yacht racing, jail reform, fisheries disputes, and a shipping bill amendment pending settlement with Canada. The piece emphasizes public opinion and legal procedure, linking local acts to broader political and international issues.

Board of Aldermen Cogswell Elia M. Doughty Englishtown Cape Breton Lansdowne Frye Senate United States

Home Rule Battle Foreshadows Liberal Split and Next Steps

London observers expect Gladstones bill to fail on the second reading, driving a possible resignation or new general election. A divided Liberals, Tory opposition, and steadfast Irish votes push home rule closer, with Radicals backing Gladstone and Parnells eighty six Irish followers shaping the likely outcome. Home rule is seen as here to stay and likely expanded after a new Parliament.

London Mr. Gladstone Mr. Chamberlain England Liberal Party Gladstone Morley Spencer Hartington Chamberlain James Trevelyan Goschen Argyll Scotland Ireland

Public Record Proposal to Harmonize Marriage Law

Dr Charles Stuart Welles former American legation official proposes a public records system to unify marriage and divorce laws across states and territories. He argues current divergence fosters social injustice and illegitimacy disputes and suggests international agreements to create a bureau of appeal under national jurisdiction.

Charles Stuart Welles Legation London New England

Provinces vs New York in Alderman Jaehne remark

The speaker praises provincial virtue over New York politics after Alderman Jaehne's conviction. They condemn city officials who profit from public office and accuse them of tampering with a charitable horse railroad.

Jaehne New York Devonshire St Boston Mass Nassau St Messrs

Realists and their view of life and readers

The passage contrasts two types of realists. one finds trivial pleasures in feminine smiles, the other grows vulgar and sordid. It urges studying great Russians to present life fully without offending English speaking readers.

Resignation Tendered by Massachusetts State Prison Warden

Colonel Roland G. Usher announces his resignation as warden of the Massachusetts State Prison Charlestown effective in June due to health. He has led since 1883, emphasizing humane reform and inmate self-respect amid two jail escape attempts and ongoing inmate idleness with 400 convicts currently idle.

Roland G. Usher Charlestown Robinson Massachusetts State Prison George D. Robinson Massachusette State Prison Post Usher Commonwealth

Politically Charged Echoes From 1884 to 1888 Debate

A collection of editorial snippets discussing political prospects for Blaine and Logan, Cleveland administration strength, labor against anarchists, presidential resignation considerations, and a satirical note on Boston salaries. Includes remarks on Louisiana politics, naval reform, and a warning of repercussions if Field does not secure satisfaction from Massachusetts.

Blaine Logan Cleveland Galveston News LABOR Cincinnati Enquirer Field Massachusetts

Seizure of Adams schooner sparks bait and rebate debate

A Civil War era squib notes the Adams schooner seizure by Canadian authorities, with chatter about bait and rebate. The item reflects political sniping, social quips, and pop culture jests from the Washington Critic to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia readers.

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