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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1886

Page

2

Knights of Labor In Cleveland Seeks Reform To Stabilize Growth

The General Assembly of the Knights of Labor sits in Cleveland to fix internal defects and curb strikes and boycotts. Delegates consider limiting violent actions to a neutral executive board and advancing arbitration. The meeting aims to unify policy ahead of fall officer elections and avoid internal ruin.

General Assembly of the Knights of Labor Cleveland Powderly Knights of Labor Trades Unions Order of Knights of Labor

Taxing Aliens and Political Schemes Across Regions

A collection of 19th century editorial excerpts discusses proposals to tax alien landowners in U S territories and Western states, calls Democratic resistance to reform, and commentary on US Canada maritime policy and political maneuvering in New York presses. The items reflect tensions over nationality, taxation, and international relations.

Congress Territories United States Providence Star England New England Turkey New York Mail and Express New York Blaine Republicans N. Y. Post

School Board Reports Salary Cuts and Budget Limits

At last evening's meeting the school board accepted a report proposing salary reductions for teachers and no general janitor raises. It urged limiting manual training expenditures to 2500 dollars and cutting evening drawing schools expenses where possible. A 10 percent salary cut option for March exists if funds are insufficient. Anna L. Hooker was confirmed a Bennett school teacher. several temporary hires named. James C. Davis resigned from the annual festival committee. Williamson filled the vacancy. The supplies committee released its year end costs for high, primary, evening high, and other schools, totaling thousands.

Committee On Accounts Committee On William C. Williamson John Kelly North End Boston Lake Champlain John Anna L. Hooker Bennett School Son Samets Hierace Mann School Oficers

Enduring Valor of a Paris Market Widow in 1871

The piece recalls Mme Lemonnier, doyenne of the Halle de la Halle market women, who helped secure the release of Abbe Simon during the 1871 Paris commune. Her bold deputation and steadfast resolve impressed both vendors and churchgoers, highlighting the close ties between parish life and the market community.

London Telegraph St. Paul Covent Garden London Saint Eustache Rue Montmartre Rue du Jour Paris Lemonnier Dames de la Mme. Lemonnier Versailles St. Eustache Simon Mazas Court of Cassation Mme Veuve Demonnier Halle Hle Hustache

Mr Black to voyage by canal houseboat for new story

A London correspondent reports Mr William Black plans a novel project a houseboat voyage on the canals of West England to explore familiar places in unfamiliar scenery. The idea aims to blend travel and fiction offering fresh material though weather and conditions may affect enjoyment.

London William Black Thule England Mr. Black Hongland Black

Liszt and Chopin Anecdote About Mimicry Revealed

A friend recounts a Liszt Chopin tale from youth. Liszt challenged Chopin to mimic his manner and voice, resulting in Chopin wearing a blonde wig. An acquaintance mistook Chopin for Liszt and arranged a meeting, only to find Liszt in the room later.

Liszt Chopin

Alline Dunning Marriage at Second Church

Captain W H Alline of the First Corps Cadets married Miss May Clapp Dunning last evening at the Second Church Boylston street. The bride wore a white satin princess gown and carried narcissus and valley flies. Ceremony by Rev E A Horton with ushers Lt William Hayes IT B Ticknor W W B Clark and Robert Heaton. Chancel decorated with hydrangeas and cut flowers. Only immediate relatives and friends present. After an extended tour the bridal party will return to Walnut street residence.

Alline—Dunning W. H. Alline First Corps May Clapp Dunning Chureek Boylston Street Narcissus E. A. Horton William Hayes IT. B. Ticknor W.W. B. Clark Robert Heaton Walnut Street

Boston Scientific Society Holds 139th Corporate Meeting

The Boston Scientific Society met at 419 Washington Street last evening with Samuel Garman presiding. J Ritchie presented Some Rare Cypreas, G H Parker spoke on The Gill ofa Clam, E B Shurtleff offered India Rubber, and B C Chandler discussed Copernicus. George H Barton was absent for A Trip to Newfoundland and Labrador. About thirty members attended.

Boston Scientific Society Washington Street Samuel Garman J. Ritchie G. H. Parker E. B. Shurtleff 8. C. Chandler George H. Barton Newfoundland and Labrador

Congregational Association Holds Annual Meeting at Pilgrim Hall

At the annual gathering the Hon. James White presided. The board discussed increasing the Congregational building, suggesting two added stories. The library received 1149 volumes and over 6000 pamphlets by donation. The treasurer reported receipts of 24359.32 and expenditures of 23869.82, balance 499.50. Rufus B Frost of Chelsea elected president, B H Hamilton named director, and C A Richardson and Charles C Burr elected to treasurer and board positions respectively.

American Congregational Association Pilgrim Hall James White Rufus Frost Chelsea D. Warren B. H. Hamilton Roxbury Michael Burnham Springfield C. A. Richardson Edward Gay Charles C. Burr Auburndale Samuel T. Snow

Humorous Scrapbook Snippets From Various Papers

A collage of jokes and satirical jabs from Norristown Herald Wall Street News and other papers. Light digs at politics theater advertising and daily life feature quips on editors oysters cucumber contracts and courtroom witticisms.

Openings for Colonel McCaull's Black Hussar at Museum and Boston Theatre

Seats are selling at the Museum for Colonel McCaull's Black Hussar performances while the Boston Theatre hosts Baker and Farron with their company to strong early audience enthusiasm. The Gettysburg cyclorama remains open from 9 am to 11 pm with hourly descriptive lectures. Oakland Garden opens June 14 under James A. Gilbert management with plans for a homely theatre and high merit performances.

James A. Gilbert Gilbert Little Theatre

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