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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1885

Page

2

Tree Planting Advice From the Cape Observer

The article urges autumn or spring planting of pine and spruce seeds, outlines two sowing methods, notes seed dispersal by wind, and compares broadcast sowing with plough or hoe planting. It cites Joseph Story Fay and John Kenrick, recommends Scotch pine for Cape shores, and mentions effectiveness of white and chestnut pines. It also describes nursery seeds, cost, thinning needs, and warns cattle should avoid planted land.

Joseph Story Fay Woods Hall John Kenrick South Orleans Barnstable County Cape Seashore

Stanford to Build Endowed University in California

The article praises Senator Leland Stanford for proposing a grand university in California with a $20,000,000 endowment plus land valued at $5,300,000. It notes Stanford’s aim to attract top scholars, contrasts Stanford with Cornell Harvard and Columbia, and mentions General F. A. Walker’s presidency offer, viewing the project as a memorial to Stanford’s late son.

Leland Stanford California Ile Pacific Coast Cornell Columbia Harvard Stanford F. A. Walker Walker Stanford University Williams Senator P

Fatal accident taints Country Club races season

The piece laments a fatal accident at the Country Club races and urges selecting only strong, trained horses and capable riders. It argues that better English standards of finesse and racing ability are needed, contending many current horses lack suppleness and prime form for steeplechase dangers. First-class horses are urged as safeguards against accidents.

New England Seeks Trade via London American Exhibition

Mr Speed the American Exhibition secretary says manufacturers and public spirited men in New England will not miss the opportunity to extend trade abroad. The exhibition in London is a first great practical chance to secure a market for surplus manufactures and food. If successful it will advance commercial prosperity beyond congressional laws. Colonel Russell in New England is urged to secure broad cooperation.

Speed London New England Post Congress United States Russell Richard Smith Cincinnati Commercial Melville E. Stone Chicago News Johnc. New Indianapolis Journal William Henry Smith Associated Press Fitz John Porter General McClellan Antietam McClellan Porter Stanton Frederick Whitley Mr. Speed Great Britain Europe India Robinson Peirce James Russell Lowell Alexander H. Rice James Freeman Clarke Edward Atkinson Leopold Morse

Appointment of William Hyde as St Louis postmaster

The President has named William Hyde editor of the Missouri Republican to serve as postmaster of St Louis. The prose reflects congratulation for Hyde and St Louis while noting the editor’s move from a leading newspaper role to public office.

William Hyde Missouri Republican St. Louis Hyde

General Swift Resigns in a Stampede of Satire

A mosaic of 19th century journalism and political quips. The piece lampoons Democrats, reformers, and public figures while cataloging odd facts from Nevada, England, and New York’s Croton dam project. It notes aging figures, elections, and cultural observations with sharp wit.

Oddities and Local Lore From City and County Tales

A Rivers of anecdotes flow through this compact slice from late era papers. Bateman’s auction offer in church, a Milwaukee firm’s prominence, Louisiana justice quirks, a Dallas dialogue about divorce and elopement surface amid lighthearted vignettes.

Bateman Green & Bateman Milwaukee St. Paul Johns Bozier Dallas Chicago Texas

France Must Reform Or Perish Says Prince Napoleon

A sweeping assertion from Prince Napoleon declares the French republic must reform or perish. The note sits among varied early 20th century political chatter including Admiral Porter’s return, new entertainments, and fund totals, all reflecting a bustling, opinionated era in Washington and Europe.

Francis Murphy Cleveland Admiral Mra. Porter Washington Newport M. Bartholdi Montreal Prince Napoleon Emory A. Storrs Lord Wolseley Loudon Duke of Marlborough

Washington Herald notes on Holland Patent homestead and White House preparations

Report describes Miss Cleveland managing the Holland Patent estate after inheriting from her mother, her sisters' marriages to a nurseryman, architect, and bank cashier, and the President sending weekly orchids to Miss Folsom. It mentions Mrs Hoyt accompanying the President and notes talk of a possible attachment between the President and Miss Folsom while she studies in Aurora and will winter in Italy.

Washington Herald White House Europe Italy Miss Folsom Aurora

Colonel Trenholm Deemed Capable Of Civil Service Reform

The Charleston News and Courier portrays Colonel Trenholm as a highly qualified Charleston merchant with solid learning and sharp tact in complex questions. He is seen as practical, businesslike, and ready to pursue substantial public value through civil service reforms rather than mere theory.

Charleston News and Courier Trenholm Urites Charleston Trenholm

Americans Exhibition Plans Progress In New England

A Boston interview with John B. Whitley and John Gilmer Speed details early progress for the London 1586 American exhibition. They report strong New England support, enlistment of leaders like Colonel Russell, and visits to manufacturers securing exhibits, with officials in Vermont Connecticut Maine and beyond preparing for strong regional participation and potential freighted trade benefits.

Adams House John BR. Whitley John Gilmer Speed London Boston New England

A Gay Young Son-in-Law and French Court Ties

Paris Letter describes Daniel Wilson a son of the man who introduced gas in France. Once known for lavish spending, he later becomes a Parliament member and shifts into influence with Jules Grevy. His sister Marguerite Pelouze wields power through the Elysee connection and a 1881 marriage links the families. The piece notes Grevy’s closeness to Jeanne and Marguerite, with glimpses of court life and the Wilsons’ grandchildren.

Paris Philadelphia Times Daniel Wilson France Daniel Mme Marguerite Pelouze Chenonceaux Mme. Pelouze Jules Grevy Alice M. Wilson the Elysee Grevy Gambetta Wilsons Marguerite Jeanne M. Grevy

Awakening of the colored people to self duty

It is gratifying to note that the colored people of this city have awakened to a sense of their duty to themselves. They consider matters that will inevitably achieve the desired future for their race and their efforts reflect hopeful direction.

The Charleston News and Courier

Schedules and fares for Boston rail lines to New England towns

Eastern Division train times and fares from Boston to Saco North Conway Great Falls Portsmouth Amesbury Newburyport Beverly Danvers Salem Marblehead Swampscott and surrounding towns. Sunday and weekday departures listed with many station stops and branch lines including Saugus and Scarborough Junction details.

Causeway Street Friend Street Boston Biddeford Saco North Conway Wolfeboro Great Falls Rmochester Fortsmouth Hampton Beach Rye Beach Amesbury Newburyport Ipswich Wenham Bet Hockwport and Gloucester Branch Rockport Crem Beverly Middleton Peabody and Danvers Danvers Salem Marbieehead Swampscott Ranch Marblehead Swempscott Chelsea Sverett Saugus Eee Lynn and Way Het. Lymn Het. Revere Portsmouth Reet Portland S Wain T. Furber

Boston and West Route Train Schedule 1885

Passenger timetable details for the West Route from Boston including departures at 6:30 am and 8:30 am with express and Pullman cars to Syracuse Chicago St Louis, various stops like Gardner Ashburnham and Groton, daily Sundays, and a note on station stops and fares.

Fitchburg Cheshire Central Vermont Rutland Montreal Ottaweal Ogdensburg Pullman Palace Carson Osuseway Street Boston Winchenden Tof Meiers Walpole Bellow St Burlington St.Albans Johns Sara Oheacoshire Monadnock Weene Washam Street AXON Gen Age FM Stewart Gert Keene N H Pullman Poteta J. I Pullmaz Gentral Vermont B. Offics Washington Street W. Hobare W. Cummings Ean Aino Vt Tess Westboro Centre Harbor Bristol Claremont White Mountains Central Vemont R. K Passumpsie R Albary Bozton Sprin Bela Pittsfield Albany South Framinghamy Springfield Eld Pittsfeld Vegas Buffalo Cleveland Chicago Detroit Cincinnnati St. Louis Worcester Toledo Hochester Falls, Street Bane Daly Itts Field North Adams Chatham Hudson Palmer Ware Hiver Springfeld Hartford New Haven New York Metrx Aily Dpculbury Grafton Southville Cordaville Ashland Mileford South Framingham Saxonville Natick Wellesley Wellesley Hillis Newton Lower Fall Pine Grove Auburndale Um West Newton Newtonville EU. Newton Fameuil Brighton Allston Cottage Farm Brookline Cypress Street Cheetmut Hill Newtom Centre Newton Ighsamen Framingham Marlborough Heturz Leominster Fittchburg Berlin West Berlin Boltom Pratt Newton Lower Falls Wellester Sbis Newton Highlands Intermediitate BR. Gallup Gen. Buapt Soston Aig KD Ae Bailmnoad Oe EE Maecmt Canoe Boston Beturza Stearmsbost Ee Biren Pawtucket Hebron Vile Attlebors North Attleboro Mansfield LastPoxboro Sharom Ebeaz Inton Junction Eells Beadville Fate Aisrena Boston and Lowell BH. R. Causeway Street Hudson and Way Oe Kbottom Sm. South Sudbury Express Wayland Weston Sunay Westham Waverly Belmont U.3.m . Gen Lucius Tutela Ger Pass. Agt Sono Fated Bangor St. John Halifax Provetsxcex Haymarket Square Causew Street Bestpore Lais Mie St. Juan I. K Galifax Y. Soa Portlan Causeway Street Maine Central Grand Trunk Knox Lincoln Hoailways Way Street Lewiston Augusta Causeway-st Mockland Castine Southwest Kar Iarbors Portsland Haymarket-st Anchester Concord N.H North Haymarket- Sq North Conway Haymarket-sq Cause Way-st Caursenery Street Wales Syracuse Withman W.C Troy Gardner Baldwinville Athoi Nose Ux Illler Felis Greenfeld Img Loures Wachuret Dosrasld Westminster Ashshburnham DeerBeld Buckla Baruwelis Charlemont Bellows Falls Pillman Car Albans Keene and Hulland Wore Ter Meshua Rochester Leo Ayer Junction Littletom South Acton Unction Greenville and Townsend Centre Kaan

Concord Railroad and Barcass Timetable Notice

Trains depart Boston from the B and L depot for Concord New Hampshire and connected lines starting October 5 1885 with specific morning departure times and adjustments noted for unavoidable delays and spy considerations. The schedule references multiple train times from the Boston and Maine depot and other lines with varying morning and evening slots and directions to Manhattan and upper railroads. The fragmentary text indicates timetable details and possible route changes impacting departures.

Corcord Sailroad Brarcass Boston Manheste- Concord N. H Beturyda San Ein

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