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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1881

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2

Indignant Russian Critiques American Views on His Country

A column argues that a newly arrived Russian can express bold opinions on American assessments of Russia. The piece questions who else may challenge such judgments in a republican society, noting the tension between freedom of speech and admiration.

James Gallagher Gallagher Mr. Ragbag Ragbag Jim Phen

Hartford Bequest For Home For The Infirm

The late Mr. Northam of Hartford left half a million to build a home for the old and infirm without regard to nationality or religious faith. It reflects a generous man with an immortal soul and a warm heart.

Mr. Northam Hartford

Prose Op-Ed Snippet Cites Boston Mayoral Nominations

A New Bedford Standard reader comments on Boston politics by quoting the Boston Journal. The piece notes Albert Palmer's mayoral nomination and suggests General Butler aims to subjugate Boston’s citizens.

New Bedford Standard Boston Journal Boston Albert Palmer Gen. Butler

Gorham for Treasury Post Heralds Loyal Support

A political opinion argues Gorham should obtain a treasury or department role. It praises his fundraising for the union cause, notes his possible control of the treasury contingent fund, and urges open access to national funds to push the repudiation policy further. It cites reform ties to Arthur and Hayes.

Gorham Treasury Mahone Commissariat Virginia National Treasury Treasury Department Arthur New York New York Custom House Hayes Sherman Orham

The theatre as educator of speech and manners

The piece argues theatre has long educated society beyond classical schooling, noting a shift from formal old comedies and tragedies to modern lighter entertainments. It asserts theatre enriches vocabulary and slang, spreading through social classes and influencing everyday conversation and culture.

Addison Gilbert

San Francisco Chinese Immigrants Tax Burden Highlighted

The article contrasts taxes paid by Chinese workers with white workers in San Francisco. It notes a Chinese laundryman taxed $15 a year for back-and-forth work, while a white laundryman with a horse is taxed $250. A Chinaman peddling vegetables is taxed $10 versus $2 for a white trader. It states 21,000 Chinese live in a 300,000 population city, with 6,500 Chinese as domestic servants.

John Chinamann San Francisco China

Roundup of Curiosities and Quips From Various U.S. Sights

A mosaic of satirical notes and quick jests on Dr. Miner Schurz MacVeagh and others. Snappy vignettes include absurdities about circuses in Texas, quick wit at tailoring shops, and gossip about editors, poets, and politicians. Mixed anecdotes from Boston to Chicago appear with light, mock-serious humor.

Indignant Russian Criticizes Bradford Russia Talk

An unnamed Russian correspondent denounces Gamaliel Bradford's Lowell Institute lecture on Russia as misinformed and biased. The letter dismisses the speaker's reliance on newspapers and Wallace and urges direct experience in Russia to form informed views.

Boston Post Gamaliel Bradford Lowell Institute Hall Russia Europe America Wallace Boston Morning Post Persia England St. Petersburg Lowell Institute Boston Athens New World Bradford Mr. Bradford Ala Hartmann Edward L. Pierce

Retraction for a Boston Post reminiscence incident

B P Shillaber apologizes for an injudicious reminiscence about Mr Foster from the Boston Post counting room. He admits the joke caused offence, clarifies there was no disparagement, and expresses regret for the upset from an abusive letter Foster sent in response.

THE Boston Post Old Post Foster Mr. Foster B. P. Shillaber

Public Debt Securities Featured in City and State Loans

A listing of various government and municipal loan issues includes 10000 City of Philadelphia six per cent loans exempt from tax and bonds from New Jersey New Jersey state loans 1883 to 1902. 100000 Boston and St Louis six per cent loans. Cincinnati seven per cent. Columbus six per cent. United States four per cent bonds and Tennessee six per cent bonds.

City of Philadelphia State of New Jersey City of Boston City of St. Louis City of Cincinnati

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