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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1886

Page

4

Boston Post Publishing Company Subscription Rates

The Boston Post lists daily and weekly subscription prices with yearly and short-term options. Rates include daily one year at six dollars, six months four fifty, three months two twenty five, one month seven cents, and weekly Friday issues at one fifty per year. Payments to be made to the Post Publishing Company at the Washington office located 1420 New York Ave, Room List.

Washington Street Post Publishing Company Washington New Yerk Ave New York Washington Post Justice Italy Puck Nathaniel Rivley Cobb Boston

Financial and Commercial Departments Noted in Pages

The notice explains that the Financial and Commercial Departments will be located on the Sixth and Seventh pages while the Ship News section appears on the Third page. It reads like a navigation cue for readers seeking specific content.

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Socialists in London Face Potential Trouble This Winter

A London Sunday Trafalgar Square socialist gathering is deemed harmless but foreshadows possible clashes as unemployment grows. Observers warn that continued Loyalist temper and riot incentives could trigger widespread unrest before winter, forcing city authorities to act.

London Trafalgar Square City Commissioners of

Boston Mayor O'Brien Renominated by City Committee

The Democratic city committee unanimously renominated Mayor O'Brien for a second term praising his two years in office. Supporters say he has earned widespread respect and faces no strong opposition, with guidance needed on aldermen and school committee picks to sustain a business like government.

Bob Park Theatre Lotta Boston Gol Miss Phan Zot Hoyden O'Brien Democratic City Committee O’brien

Tribune Uses President Arthur Tribute for Partisan Point

The New York Tribune is accused of distorting a President Arthur tribute to attack Democrats. The piece argues the tribute honors Arthur’s personal worth and fidelity, refuting claims of Republican abuses and denying any falsehood in the President’s words.

New York Tribune Arthur Tribune

Europe Shapes Eastern Affairs And American Debates

The piece weighs Russia and Germany over Bulgaria and shifts toward France, with notes on Louisville editor Henry Watterson and Rae. It also discusses Archbishop Corrigan's Pastoral on Mr. George's land ownership theory, defending property rights and warning against communism.

Corrigan New York Henry George Mr. George Archbishop Corrigan

Postal Service Report Praises Efficiency and Expansion

Postmaster General Vilas lauds the postal department's improving financials and extended services as letters, money orders, and free delivery grow. He supports expanding discretionary limits on free delivery and adopting letter sheet envelopes while noting minor friction and calls to accelerate foreign mail to Boston via Cunard.

Vilas Department Congress Pacific Railroad New York Boston Cunard Steamships Cunard Company

Watterson critique on civil service reform sparks Southwest debate

In Kentucky the Courier-Journal condemns reformers as political dandies and milks the civil service of Boston in rhetoric. Mr Watterson characterizes Southwest views as monarchical and treasonous conservatism, centralizing power and excluding people from official accountability. The piece questions his accuracy and predicts lessons ahead.

Louisville Courier-Journal Henry Watterson Rae Watterson Mr. Blaine Courier-Journal Civil Service Boston Kentucky Augusta Southwest

Boston Seen Safe From Henry George Imitation

The article argues that Boston cannot replicate New York’s Henry George movement even with Republican support. It notes Boston lacks New York level poverty and crowded tenements, and that local workers are better housed and informed. It suggests Mr. McNeil errs by promoting George’s socialist doctrines to Boston laborers.

Henry George New York Boston Republican City Machine City Dir George Mr. McNeil

Critics Challenge George Theories In Economic Debate

The excerpt contends that frequent action with legal restraint harms reform by denying rights. It argues redress lies not in punitive measures but in aligning with religious duty to expose the futility of Mr George's theories and their appeal to working people.

Ships and biographers weigh Raleigh and Cleveland legacies

A review contrasts Gosse's Raleigh biography with a new volume on Richard Jeffrey Cleveland, noting Raleigh's brave, restless spirit and the author's polished style, while Cleveland's letters reveal a candid, simple narratorial power amid peril and hardship at sea.

P. Worthuiles Llomer William Tell Froude Henry VIII Marlborough Shafesbury Andrew Lang Traill Shaftesbury Butler Burnet Macaulay Dryden Devil Mr. Traill Maccaulay Mr. Gosse Sir Walter Raleigh Spain Raleigh Elizabeth Sir Philip Sidney Sidney James J Spenser Walter Kiungham Agit Wei New Salem Derbys Milsbees Crowninshields Higginsons Cleveland United States Engla H. W. Ss. Cleveland Elias Hasket Derby Nathaniel Silsbee Silsbee Havre Isle of France Defoe Captain Cleveland St. Thomas Aspasia Tortola Uns Place Ac Fist Ley

Boston Echoes of Adams and Warren Jefferson Bonds

Boston reminiscences recall Charles Francis Adams, his public life, and his literary critique on Chesterfield. The piece contrasts William Warren and Joseph Jefferson, noting their kinship, fame, and shared stage memories in Boston. A social vignette closes with a seasonal caricature of a parade turkey and playful street scene.

Charles Francis Adams Lord Chesterfield North American Review Lord Mahon Chesterfield Adams West Street William Warren Joseph Jefferson Boston Warren Jefferson

Prairie Zephyr Emerges as New Western Literary Paper

Signs multiply that the country’s literary centers are growing. A Philadelphia journal notes the Prairie Zephyr as a bright addition on the Western horizon and hopes it will become one of the lightest literary papers soon. The Tyrian purple movement also expands its reach.

Philadelphia Prairie Zephyr

State board of arbitrators meets at new Beacon Street quarters

The State board of arbitrators met yesterday at its new quarters located at No. 13 Beacon street for the first time, marking a relocation in its offices and operations.

State Board of Arbitrators No. 13 Beacon Street

Maas Delights Audience With Refined Piano Recital

The pianist Dr Maas impressed with a varied program featuring Chopin Schubert Scarlatti Rubenstein Strauss and his own pieces. His technique blending with interpretive insight drew warm applause especially for Ohne Rast und Ruh a tender and melodic composition.

Mr. Maas

Louis Maas Holds First Piano Concert of the Season

Louis Maas drew a large appreciative audience at Bamstead Hall for his first piano concert of the season. The program, though long, was vitally interesting and held the attention of all listeners with nineteen selections featuring Schumann and Leets.

Bamstead Hall Louis Maas Schumann Leet

Rip Van Winkle at Globe Theatres dazzles with Jefferson

Joseph Jefferson shines as Rip Van Winkle at the Globe Theatre. Miss Henrietta Vaders as Gretchen and Mr Edwin Varrey as Derrick Beeman support a performance praised for charm and pathos, though some parts feel loud at times.

Joseph Jefferson Rip van Winkle Rafael Mr. Jefferson Globe Theatre Jefferson Henrietta Vaders Gretchen Edwin Varrey Derrick Beeman W. A. Whitecar Hendrick Vedder Mary Woolcot Meenie Miss Vaders

Mixed up quips and curios from early week cartoons

A collection of wry captions and satirical snippets: jokes on justice and Italy, quips about editors and alders, snippets about Florida politics, a 88 year old messenger, a Dakota verdict, and M. Tack's election as Belgian deputy vice president.

Florida New York Western Union Telegraph Office Easton Coor Dakota

McNish Johnson and Slavin’s Minstrels At Boston Theatre

The Boston Theatre crowd applauded Messrs McNish Johnson and Slavin’s minstrels for an entertaining programme. The Telephone Exposed and The Little Vlg Coon burlesque drew praise as songs and dances impressed. The company remains for the rest of the week.

Boston

King Réné's Daughter staged for Auburndale church

Henry Smart's cantata for female voices was presented at Music Mal last evening for Centenary M. BP. Church of Auburndale. An appreciative audience enjoyed the musical performance with soloists Mrs. Jennie Patrick-Walker Miss Mary H. How Miss Lizzie Webb Cary Mrs. J. B. Phipps and Mrs. N. C. Bradford.

Henry Smart King Réné M. BP Auburndale Jennie Patrick-Walker Mary H. How Lizzie Webb Cary J. B. Phipps N. C. Bradford

William Carlton Drama At Bijou Theatre Last Night

William Carlton's Across the Atlantic played at the Bijou Theatre before a large audience. John Nye Ransone starred in four roles with solid support from John Hart Nora Lytton Ella Benso ne. Ransone sang The Masher I Love Her So and Mr. O Hooligan during the action. Next week Edwin F Mayo appears in Davy Crockett.

William Carlton Atlantic Bijot John Nye Ransone John Hart Isaac Golderom Nora Lytton Enina Livingstone Ella Bensone Aiiie Ransone

Variety at the Howard Delights Local Audience

At the Howard last night Sam Pevere presented a double company with standout acts by Ardell and Von Goffe Lottie Elliots skipping rope set Conroy and Dempsey dialect routine the Voluskis acrobatic farce Jolly Nash on the cornet Slipp and Tripp in Viennese comiques and Sam Devere in his specialties. The bill runs all week.

Howard Sam Pevere Ardell von Goffe Lottie Elliot Conroy Dempsey Voluskis Jolly Nash Slipp Tripp Sam Devere

Dramatic notes set for city theater week events

The city prepares for Lec 7 adonis seventy fifth mantle and major openings. Lehnen Bateman bring Romany Rye to Howard Atheneum November 29. Rhea’s wardrobe will be on display at Boston Theatre during the star engagement. McNish Johnson Slavin perform at Boston Theatre during Thanksgiving week to large crowds.

Donis Lehnen & Bateman Howard Atheneum Rhea Boston Theatre McNish, Johnson Slavin Boston

Funeral of Lieutenant Lyman W Gould Held at Home

Lieutenant Gould's funeral was held last night at 7 o'clock at 146 Trenton street. Reverend Baldwin conducted the services as a large police department attendance included Sergeant Small Assistant Superintendent Burrell Police Commissioners Whiting McCauslard ex Chief Inspector Ham and many others.

Lyman W. Gould Trenton Street 5. L. Baldwin D.D Small Burrell Whiting McCauslard Ham

Current Comment Our Blue Laws

Opinion piece arguing that Prohibitionists should be interested in a promised experiment as a revealing example of a statute failing to alter community habits. The Brooklyn Union commentary treats enforcement limits and social behavior as a test of legal restraint.

J Brooklyn Union

Prohibition Test Proposed by Prohibitionists

The Prohibitionists demand immediate prohibition and offer a bill for a statutory law while awaiting the constitutional amendment, a move to test Republican sincerity. If passed it would show real commitment. otherwise it would reveal fealty to delay.

Hartford Times

Farmers Resist Tariff and Labor Revenue Take

A Louisville Courier-Journal letter states farmers resist accepting the situation as the tariff and agency steals large shares of proceeds from labor and investment. The writer cites growing percentages taken from merchandise proceeds and calls for patience amid the perceived burden.

LouiswUe Courier- Journal

Harvard’s Mistake Not Confering Degrees to All Colleges

A Providence Journal note criticizes Harvard’s policy as a great mistake for not granting degrees to the three hundred seventy odd colleges nationwide. It frames the issue as an omission affecting degree recognition across institutions.

Harvard Providence Journal

Playing with fire and the age of ideas

A short critique from the Atlanta Constitution arguing against public discussion of new isms. It warns that while ideas may progress, their public airing harms the era's moral tone and compares such debates to playing with fire.

Avelings Atlanta Constitution

Moen-Wilson Mystery Bids to Eternal Enigma

The Tribune reflects on the Moen-Wilson conundrum alongside famous historical puzzles. It links the ongoing mystery to the Man in the Iron Mask and to the unresolved case of William Patterson.

Moen-Wilson Wilson-Moen William Patterson Tribune

Forlorn Fight With Reform Sparks Political Rhetoric

Henry Watterson criticizes James Blaine over civil service reform and third term conspiracies. The piece suggests Blaine must be fed with different incentives to sustain his courage in opposition to reform, noting spoilsmen’s support and the risk of career consequences.

Henry Watterson Blaine United States Mr. Blaine Watterson

Foundation and Prehistoric Rome Lecture Featured

Last evening Professor Rodolfo Lanciani spoke on The Foundation and Prehistoric Site of Rome with stere opticon views. Dwight L Moody addressed the Harvard Y M C A on What Must I Do to Be Saved. The anniversary guest list will be preserved in book form.

Rodolfo Lanciani Rome Dwicht L. Moody Harvard Young Men’s Christian Association Harvard-Yale Cambridge Glee Club Viernan Sodarity Austin Ayer Bartel Brengle Cox Dexter Emery Fessenden Flagg Heeksher Ceersdorff Mumford A. C. Smith Russell Weistling Appleton Adams Amory Butler Browne Codman Hale D. Gersdorff Paver Reynolds Sedgwick Snow Spaulding Winsow Woodman

Judge Ruths’s Father Funeral Service Held

The father of the late Judge George L. Ruths will be buried after a 11 o'clock service at Charles Street Methodist Church. Pallbearers include Judge Wiam E. Parmenter W Bragg John Boyle O'Reilly Lewis Hayden John Smith Charles L. Mitchell Edward G. Walker Jon F. Kilton and Thomas Riley. Interment follows at Woodlawn cemetery.

George L. Ruths Charles Street Wiam E. Parmenter W. Bragg John Boyle O'Reilly Lewis Hayden John Smith Charles L. Mitchell Edward G. Walker Jon F. Kilton Thomas Riley Woodlawn

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