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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1886

Page

2

Sunday Barber Shops Ban Sparks Debate

A city police board faced criticism for ordering Sunday closures of barber shops. Many barbers requested the rule, but critics argue public convenience and travelers require open shops. The measure is seen as singling out a harmless occupation on the Lord's day and may amount to discrimination.

Board of Police

Ottawa Bill Warns Americans In Canadian Waters

Canadian fishermen daily enter our ports buying bait and supplies while Ottawa introduces a government bill authorizing harsher treatment of American fishermen in Canadian waters. The minister of marine aims to stress treaty seizures, but the move seems premature or belated and adds tension without solving the dispute.

House of Commons Ottawa

Birth of a Spanish king sparks joy and doubt

The birth of Alfonso's posthumous son heightens hopes and fears over the Spanish succession. Queen Christina's regency faces Carlist opposition as Don Carlos could press a bitter bid aided by a $10,000,000 inheritance.

Spain Christina Don Carlos Alfonso Isabella

London Correspondent Predicts Gladstone Defeat Home Rule Bill

A London correspondent braces for a Gladstone defeat on the home rule bill and says he would go to the country with light heart, likening it to 1874 though noting history likely won’t repeat itself. Disraeli then took power for five years after the 1874 fall.

London Mr. Gladstone Disraeli

Delayed Justice in New York Tenement Case

The article notes the slow pace of punishment for Alderman Iscbre and others linked to the Bad deusiek tenement collapse. Buddensick remains free while resuming his trade as a building fails, Jaehne awaits sentencing, and public demand for punishment lingers despite years passing.

Iscbre New York Baddeusiek Publi Opinion Buddensick Jaehne

Liberty and the danger of sedition in public discourse

An editorial warns that liberty requires responsible speech and condemns incitement to violence as sedition. It recalls Chicago's 1886 treason attempts, urges jurors to uphold law, and argues that punishing treason protects both the powerless and the powerful.

Chicago

Taxation Limit Challenge Pushes Boston Park Bond Plan

A legislative committee report backing Boston’s 500000 bond to improve public parks signals a shift toward eroding the state taxation limit. Critics warn the move uses a large loan to advance a broader agenda and could undermine protections placed to shield taxpayers.

Irons Emerges as Challenger to Powderly for Knights Leader

Martin Irons, once prominent for directing a misdirected Southwest strike, declares candidacy to succeed Powderly. He portrays himself as aggressive and determined, appealing to dissidents while Powderly faces criticism over the strike and its handling. The contest pits arbitration against militant tactics within the Knights of Labor.

Martin Irons Knights of Labor Mr. Powderly Knights Order St. Louis Powderly Irons Southwest Congressional Committee

New York Treats Miss Anderson as Parthenia Again

A New York paper notes Miss Anderson will portray Parthenia for the first time since arriving in America, though she has already played the role half a dozen times in this city. The piece implies Boston’s stage standing in New Yorker eyes.

New York Ingomar Miss Anderson America Parthenia Boston

Gladstone Replies to Brooklyn Home Rule Resolutions

Mr Gladstone sends a response to Brooklyn home rule resolutions. The letter differs from his earlier note to Mayor O'Brien as it is drafted by his private secretary and addresses the Brooklyn mayor as honorable rather than worshipful.

Pavement Debate Over Belgians and Gravel in Court Street

Citizens rail at a muddy, dusty roadway that slogs through wet weather. They oppose noisy granite Belgian pavement, noting the old octagonal iron surface was durable and clean. Abutters favor immediate replacement of the current wood splinters with a better paving solution.

Court Street

Open horse car warns of chilly risks and old dangers

A column rails against open horse cars in cold weather warning of coughs colds and even consumption. It mocks the carefree riders, notes hidden dangers, and urges sensible dress and caution with a quip from Pope about not being first to try the new.

Jago Black Cave London Times Pope

World Advertisement Free Weekend Read Offer

The London World prints a curiosity of trade and journalism: an offer to give away the paper with orders for twelve gallons or six dozen Merel Bros Old Highland whiskey. The ad promises a free six months copy with the order, prompting questions about whether it promotes whiskey or reading and which party benefits most from the advertising.

London World Merel Bros DR. Holmes London Telegraph Noctes Ambrosian Christopher North Puck Bacon Anon Horace America

El Dorado Is Energy and Thrift, Says Colored Advance

The St Louis Advance urges the colored population to pursue enterprise and avoid aimless migration. It argues El Dorado lies in energy thrift and business talent, warning against relocation schemes that harm the race.

St. Louis St. Louis Republican

Resignation and veto spark mixed Springfield reactions

Opinion columns debate Cleveland veto blocking Springfield port of delivery with a customs office. Editorials praise policy for treasury protection while lamenting missed local benefits and surveyor opportunities. Separate item mocks Most as hypocrite for claiming police robbery versus his preaching.

Cleveland Springfield Customs Service Omaha Neb Treasury Department Treasury United States Springfield Republican

Death of Lionel Tennyson at Aden Aged 33

London Atheneum reports the death of Lionel Tennyson aboard the Chusan at Aden on his 33rd year. It notes his aim to study English drama from universal viewpoints, his insights into drama including Asia, his humor and frank English gentleman character, and his work in the India office. The piece mentions his marriage to Frederick Locker’s daughter and a poem addressed to one of their children.

Lionel Tennyson Aden Great Britain Asia India Office India Lionel Lord Dufferin Frederick Locker

Which Will Be the One to Run Against the Englishman This Summer

The American Yacht List shows 200 more yachts and 26 extra pages. Clubs rise to seventy five, as Burgess Smith and Elsworth drive design. Puritan Mayflower and Priscilla loom for regattas, with trials at Atlantic YC and Marblehead.

Boston Post Boston Weekly Daily Post Treasurer Post Publishing CO Steward News Olsen New York Yacht Club Edward Burgess A. Cary Smith Phil Elsworth Henn England Yankee Nautical Sharps Atlantic Atlantic Yacht Club Newport Priscilla A. Cass Canfield Seawauhaka Corinthians Eastern Yacht Club Marblehead Wilmington Del Gracie Gatfand Joseph Earl Dauntless Caldwell H. Colt Genesta Poillon J. Beaver- Webb Cup America F. W. Benjamin Mary A. Benjamin Peter G. Bradstreet County of Middlesex Newton Commonwealth of Massachusetts Newton Highlands J. M. Harris Columbus Street Hillside Street Saia Columbus Steet Sal Iatietens Reinete G. Bradstreet

Investigation Continues on Troy and Greenfield Rail Accident

Railroad commissioners hear witnesses about an unusual log crib under the embankment near Deerfield. Jeremiah Prescott says he never saw such a crib in state road work. Locke of the Troy and Greenfield reports a long timber crib 50 feet along the bank with rock foundation. The end of the inquiry is adjourned sine die.

Troy and Greenfield Deerfield Jeremiah Prescott State Road Locke Troy and Greenfield Railroad Prescott

Burglars in Paradise and satirical jests ripple through papers

The column bundles quips on Miss Phelips satire, jokes about a London Truth line, and parodies of public figures. It notes a fake joke about Mrs Parsons and a Chicago anarchist, plus quips on police commissioners and artists.

London America Ethel Laura Paris Parsons Chicago

Heirs Called in Probate Case of Michael Kelley

In Suffolk Massachusetts probate court notice to heirs and next of kin regarding the estate of Michael Kelley late of Boston. The public record invites interested parties to come forward as required by law.

Massachusetts Suffolk Probate Court William Morse Boston Said William H. Kelley Hoston Boston Post Joan W. McKim, Squire Elijah George Daniel A. Nyen Ellen M. Nyen Torick Margaret Alcott John W. Regan J.P.J. Ward Tremont Street Middlesex Sa Albert C. Cohlick Medford Middlesex Cambridge Sid Curtis P. Conant Commonwealth of Massachusetts Catharine M. Hudson Thomas Hudson An McDonald Said County Catherine McDonald John W. McKim, Esquire Frederica Maynard Alice Frederica Maynard Allersons The John W. McKim Mys County of Hiram G. Cutting Alvah A. Skinner Messenger Herbert D. Leavitt Melrose Chelsea Court Square John B. Fitzpatrick Totick John N. Fairfield Walters Provan Hannah Miley Henry Buxton Eherry Thomas Walker

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