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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1886

Page

2

Revelations Sought on Chicago Anarchist Conspiracy

The article argues the Chicago outbreak warrants severe punishment for all involved. It predicts little mercy from justice and expects grand jury inquiries to reveal blunt, ordinary criminals rather than melodramatic conspirators.

Chicago Grand Jury

Home Rule Prospects Improve Amid Political Tides

The article notes cautious optimism for home rule with gains by government on minor points and Liberal support, while Conservatives and anti home rulers vow to fight. It cites potential second reading margins and mentions Gladstone’s continued uncertainty. It also reports New York gas price cuts raise pressure tests and changes in Massachusetts telephone rate debates ending in rejection.

Mr. Chamberlain Lord Hartington Mr. Gladstone

End of Eight Hour Strike Highlights Worker Pitfalls

The carpenters who ended their eight hour strike are praised yet blamed for an error harming industry. The open building season halted work and postponed projects, risking hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost pay for 1886. The piece urges workers to return to full hours, arguing longer labor fuels national growth and avoids undercutting wages.

Han Mary W. Osborn Joan T. Osborn Boston Suffolk Boston Post Joan W. McKinn Aire

Eight hour workday debate and union duties urged

The piece argues that eight hours cannot guarantee subsistence for workers, detailing varied burdens on mechanics, merchants, clerks, and brain workers. It praises disciplined behavior during a recent strike and calls labor unions to advocate a cheerful return to work, serving as order guardians and public good agents.

We Oppose Boston ParkLoan as Luxury in Tight Economy

City leaders argue against a park loan, urging restraint and adherence to a municipal tax limit. They stress prudent development and slow, necessary spending to protect land and future benefits without overburdening citizens.

Boston

Subsidey clash blocks Pacific Mail subsidy in Congress

The New York Tribune says the House rejected the Senate rider on the police appropriation bill by a decisive 178 to 80 vote. The measure would have funded $800000 annually for mail carriage by American steamships, chiefly benefiting Pacific Mail and the Brazilian line. The vote signals broad opposition to subsidies, with 150 Democrats and 28 Republicans against, and a noted shift among Republicans since last year.

Pacific Mail New York Tribune National House of Representatives Senate House Pacific Mail Steamship Company Brazilian Steamship Line Congress Massachusetts Collins

Sunset and Reflections Over the River with Vesuvius Mood

The scene shows a setting sun and twilight with stars, yellow gas lights and white electricity, sailboats and small craft with Venetian singing, and a river view. A sudden upper river conflagration sends a flame column lighting clouds, mirrored on water like Vesuvius across Naples bay, while distant band music plays.

Prospect Naples Beverly Cohasset

Icelandic Educator Promotes Girls Education in Iceland

Friends of education in Boston hear Mr Eggert Gunnarson outline a northern Iceland school for girls. Endorsements come from Magnusson Morris Loeke Goseb Hammer and Bradford. Donations may be sent to Northern Iceland Governor or William Reed, treasurer, Religious Education Society, Boston.

Friends of Education Eogart Gunnarson Iceland Gunnarson Soutis Congregational Churche Boston Eggert Gunnarson Eyjafjordi Eric Magnusson Cambridge England William Morris C. S W. Loeke A. Goseb London C. Hammer William Bradford New York City William H. Reed The Religious Education Society Franklinstrest Epward E. Harr Brooke Hervorn

Popular Science Monthly June Highlights and Major Works

The June issue surveys Evolution Bounded by Theology by W D Le Sueur and includes the third part of David A Wells Economic Study of Mexico. It features essays on what May Animals Be Taught by M J Delbouf and Primitive Clocks by Frederic G Mather, plus The Millennium of Madness by Felix L Oswald. Notable items include a sketch of Dr George Engelman with high praise from Asa Gray and the concluding piece by Herbert Spencer, The Fact is of Organic Relation.

Popular Science Monthly W. D. le Sueur B. A David A. Wells Mexico M. J. Delbouf Frederic G. Mather Felix L. Oswald George Engelman M. D Dr. Engelman Asa Gray Harvard Universlty Herbert Spencer

Harper's in Review: Navy Article and Serial Selections

The new Harper's issue features Near-Admiral Edward Simpson's essay on the U S Navy from sailing to steel ships with lavish illustrations including the Doll phip Atlanta and Chicago. It also surveys sugar making and industry scenes, Newport tales, Arthurian romance conclusions, and S tested short stories and poetry by Hayne and Savaga. Meantime Cumberland Gap sketches and Home Acre guidance aid readers with practical farming notes.

Harper's Harper’s United States Navy Edward Simpson Atlanta Chicago Bowker Charles Ducley Warner Newport Airs Clark King Arthur Springhaven Lorpa Doone Frederick Barnard Alfrea Watsons Abbey Mir James Laing Allen Kentucky Cumberland Gap Horsebreck Meters Rix Kemble & Redwood Ree F. Crane Alexander VI Cardinal Borgia Annie Porter Curtis Rabelais Pope Longfellows Mr. Howells Paul Hamilton Hayne M. J. Savaga

Theodore Parker Statue Completed for Boston, in New York Casting

The Parker statue by Robert Kraus is finished and will be plastered before casting in New York. It stands just over seven feet high, shows Parker seated on a rock, with a thoughtful expression, and rests on a twelve foot pedestal featuring bas reliefs of Wickliff Luther and Stranarola.

Theodore Parker Robert Kraus al. P. Kennard E. ©. Cabot Carl Febmer Kraus New York Parker Boston Hhis Wickliff Luther Stranarola Mt. Idais New Foglanir R Bird Street Old Colony Harrison Square Shawmut Meetine House Hill Dorchester Avenue Percival Avenue Mt. Ida Bowdoin Street Adams Street Meeting House Hill State House Gale

The Society Bow Described by Fashion Writers

The article observes society bows have evolved into abrupt, jerky motions lacking head bending. Men stop with heels together, face the lady, drop hands, and snap forward to 45 degrees then upright. Speed is the key, though the rapid movement creates a flushed look and a grotesque effect in daily life.

Bouy

Southern states expand industrial investment and activity

The estimate shows over 35 million dollars invested in Southern industry in the last three months with busy iron works in Chattanooga Birmingham North Carolina oil refineries in Memphis Helena New Orleans and cotton factories in South Carolina and Georgia, none with strikes. Citizens urged to support honest governance amid trials of the Boodle aldermen and calls for reform across politics.

Jeff Davis South Chattanooga Birmingham North Carolina Memphis Helena New Orleans South Carolina Georgia Philadelphia Press

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