Boston Post Publishing Co subscription rates and address
The Boston Post Publishing Co lists subscription rates per period and notes payment details. Rates include one year for £95 six months £64 50 three months £82 23 and one month 75s issued Fridays. Remittance should be to the Ist Publishing Company with payments at sender's risk and checks made payable to the Ist Publishing Company. Washington office address at No 1841 L street N W.
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Boston Postublishing CO
Washington Street
Ee Fenteread
Daley
IST Publishing Company
Ship News Highlighted On Third Page Of Paper
Financial and Commercial Departments appear on pages six and seven while the Ship News occupies the third page, guiding readers to key sections within the issue. The note lists page placements for major departments and the maritime briefing.
Republican Nominations Shape Wisconsin 1886 Contest
General Cogswell wins the Republican nomination for Congress in the seventh district after a lengthy contest, while Congressman Rice is renominated in the tenth district with a small majority. The piece notes disaffection in party ranks and urges independent activity, contrasting with Prohibitionist strategy in Wisconsin and the Seventh Day Adventists who oppose Sunday enforcement.
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Cogswell
Congress
Rice
Ames
Stone
Wisconsin
Contested Worcester Ward Delegation Sparks GOP Debate
Senator George Frisbie Thar sat yesterday as a delegate in a Republican congressional convention from a ward whose representation was contested over alleged undue influence. The note contrasts Mr. Hoar’s anti intimidation rhetoric with his stance on President Cleveland’s election.
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George Frisbie Thar
Hoar
Cleveland
South
Worcester
Transcript Extract Revels in Ames Nomination Reassessment
The piece notes Ames is a respected, prosperous citizen but mocks the nomination as powered by political mascot influence. It hints at a potential statewide campaign battle and questions the Transcript's role in shaping Republican sentiment, predicting sober second thought about the nominating choice.
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Ames
McCarthy Fares Through New York Festive Round
Justin McCarthy splits his time between McCarthy supporters and literary followers in New York. He attends Home Rule Club calls, visits Cyrus W Field in Irvington, dines with Eugene Kelly's Parliamentary Fund, and hosts a reception by Jennie June Croly. Boston may offer calmer fare.
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Justin McCarthy
New York
McCarthy
Home Rule Club
Cyrus W. Field
Irvington
O’donovan Rossa
Eugene Kelly
Parliamentary Fund Committee
Jennie June Croly
Boston
Proctor weighs Charleston quake against Lisbon and Lishor
The article discusses Professor Richard A. Proctor's view on the Charleston disturbance. He argues that a long quiet period may follow the earthquake, a pattern seen in Lisbon's and Lishor's experiences, with Charleston likely enjoying longer immunity than Lisbon.
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Wiggins
Naudit
Richard A. Proctor
Ottawa
Proctor
Charleston
Lishor
Antioch
Procter
Charlestor
Lisbon
New York to elect state official without party contest
It was hoped the one State officer to be chosen at next month’s election in New York, a justice to fill the vacancy on the bench of Appeals, would be selected without a party contest by agreement.
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New York
Bench of
Appeals
Agree
Tremont Temple
Cabot Lodge
Mr. Lodge
Shakspere
King John
Pembroke
Taverner
Judicial race pits party lines in New York contest
The two state committees failed to reach a nonpartisan agreement on a Court of Appeals judge. Republicans seek to test Democratic strength before future contests while Democrats aim to avoid exposing party balance. Each party nominates a candidate and the battle is framed as a political test, with the New York Tribune criticizing the potential partisan tilt. Both candidates are described as excellent.
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Hill
New York Tribune
Court of Appeals
Massachusetts Election Reflections on Parties and Leaders
The piece argues that Massachusetts voters face a clear choice in 1884 between a reform-minded Democratic ticket led by Mr. Andrew and a discredited Republican slate under Mr. Ames and Mr. Lodge. It praises Cleveland's administration, critiques the GOP for opportunism, and emphasizes tariff reform and civil service integrity as key issues.
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Massachusetts
Lodge
Ames
Republican Party
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Andrew
Commonwealth
Lovering
Worcester
Tremont Temple
Massachusetts Governor Race A Tale Of Two Parties And Leaders
The piece compares the Massachusetts governor candidates and their nominating conventions. It contrasts Lodge’s retrospective boasting of thirty years of Republican power with Lovering’s present, future oriented stance. It notes Democratic focus on Cleveland era reforms and ongoing federal changes, framing each party as past versus future.
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Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Lodge
Lovering
Cleveland
FALSE ECONOMY AND LACK OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
In Lenox, a summer resort, the announcement notes a claimed absence of a fire department as the root of wasteful fires. Citing Litchfield Conn, another town with no fire service, the piece argues urban luxury fears delay fire apparatus. It urges Lenox to equip a small steamer to protect 1000 residents and their property, citing daily fire reports as evidence.
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Lenox
Berkshire
Newport
Litchfield
Conn
Beechers
Race Declared Off As Galatea Mayflower Exit Marblehead
The weary wait for a gale ends as the Galatea and Mayflower race is declared off and the wind-brake will be removed at Marblehead, easing a long winter of calm weather for the poor of New England.
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New England
Marblehead
Hubbell Eyes Blaine Nomination In New York Interview
Ex congressman Jay A. Hubbell of Michigan, now in New York, says if Mr Blaine seeks the nomination the party would rally behind him. He asserts no other figure possesses Blaine's magnetism and ability to arouse enthusiasm, contrasting it with indifferent appeal.
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Jay A. Hubbell
Michigan
New York
Blaine
Mr. Beecher
Democratic Party
South
New Jersey
Connecticut
Indiana
Oregon
California
Ohio
Ilinois
Cincinnati Enquirer
West Blaine sentiment touted by Arkell interview
The excerpt notes Blaine item dissemination in Republican papers and cites W J Arkell, a prominent New York politician, returning from the West where Blaine support is described as wonderful. An interview request in a Western city references Sherman and Morton, with the editor asking for stronger remarks.
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Blaine
Hubbell
New York Tribune
W.J. Arkell
New York
Arkell
West
Sherman
Morton
Blaine Faces Interview Frenzy in Papers
The speaker notes Blaine refused interviews at first, then became accommodating, triggering expectations of a flood of Blaine interviews in his era. The contrast with a Wiggins hurricane underscores the anticipated media attention surrounding Blaine.
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Blaine
Wiggins
Weather satire hints at east wind joke and west storm
The weather bureau reports a severe storm from the west moving over the territory north of Lake Huron, while Wiggins will claim it as his own long lost hurricane in a satirical take on predictions over the Atlantic.
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Wiggins
Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Lake Huron
New Books in The North American Review Spark Debate
The October issue of The North American Review offers lively essays on arbitration in labor disputes, cremation and Christianity, and Woman Suffrage, with critical takes on Ouida and Gladstone. It highlights sermons by clergy on cremation, Sumner on Blaine, and notes on Metaphysical Club activities, plus Boston architectural and theatrical reminiscences and memories of William Warren.
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North American Review
Richard T. Ely
Gail Hamilton
Lize
Zilpah Grant Banister
Allen Gilman Bigelow
Henry George
Pennsylvania
Petroleum
Nasby
Ouida
Gladstone
Sumner
Mgr
Blaine
Proctor
Mrs. Sargent and Boston Radical Club Pioneers of Thought
In Boston Mrs. John T. Sargent helped shape the Radical Club, later the Chestnut Street Club, successors to the Transcendental Club. The groups embodied the era’s advanced thinkers, with Sargent and his wife guiding debate, moderation, and continuity after his death as Mrs. Sargent carried on the club’s mission in Cambridge and New York.
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John T. Sargent
Boston
Radical
Chestnut Street Club
Sargent
Cambridge
New York
Radical Club
New England
Dr. Bartol
Chestnut Street
Mr. Sargent
Transcendental Club
Public Opinion Snippets From 19th Century Debates
A compilation of editorial remarks criticizes Republican policy reversals and calls for focus on public interest over corporate influence. It cites Meantime debates on homestead laws, overproduction remedies, and the need for honorable manhood, with references to Chicago and Washington papers.
Revival of Movement Shows Progress for Wage-Workers
The revival would reveal renewed projects that failed previously but now reflect genuine gains for the wage-working class, adding patience to workers’ already solid qualities, as Brooklyn Union notes in its assessment.
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Brooklyn Union
No Race Between Mayflower and Galatea Abandoned
In Marblehead the expected race between the Galatea and Mayflower was called off due to light northwest winds and hazy weather. Mayflower sails to Beverly for the winter. Edward Burgess will sail Sachem in Newport with Miranda, while General Paine stays noncommittal on extending the race.
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Marblehead
General Paine
Henn
Stone
Beverly
Edward Burgess
Newport
Sachem
Miranda
Annual MA and RI YMCA Convention in Lowell Oct 21 24
The twenty first annual YMCA convention of Massachusetts and the second joint MA Rhode Island gathering meet in Lowell from Thursday October 21 at 2 30 p m to Sunday evening October 24. Distinguished speakers from several states include Rev A J Gordon and Rev J L Withrow with topics on social purity morality and church work. George A Hall state secretary of New York will lead discussions. Railroads offer special rates and expect large attendance from cities colleges and districts.
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Young Men’s Christian Association of
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Lowell
A. J. Gordon
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Boston
J. L. Withrow
D.D
Park Street
Graves Aldrich Wedding at Parker House in Boston
Miss Montie Mayo Aldrich and Mr Abbott F Graves wed at 7 in Parker House parlors with Baldwins orchestral music and a floral tree tribute. Rev H B Carpenter officiated. The bride wore pearl satin with diamonds. she received a $1000 wedding gift from her father. The couple left for New York then residence at 145 Dartmouth Street.
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Parker House
Frank Mayo
H. Bb. Carpenter
Hollis Street
Episcopal Church
Messrs. Hassam, Tarbell
Louis Aldrich
A. O. Norton
Harry M’glenen
Venturi
New England Conservatory
Rachel Noah
Lillian Plummer
Addie
Jennie Abnosnimo
Fred Atteaux
Atteaux
Alice Fuller
Jenny Fuller
Wellesley College
J. Summers
C. E. D. Allen
Dexter Smith
Dan Maguinnis
Anna Whiting
Misses Crane
Shropshire
Jackson,Tenn
E. H. Clement
The
Transcript
George L. Whiting
Aldrich
Graves
New York
Boston & Albany Railroad
Albert O. Norton
New Haven
Dartmouth Street
Perry
Tiffany’s
H. B. Winship
Providence
A collage of jokes and quips from distant papers
A long fragmentary compilation of humorous blurbs, aphorisms, and assorted remarks from New Haven News and other papers. It mentions a Prague policeman named Knock mann, Irish and Canadian dispatches, jokes about Indians and gods, stage humor, a 525 pound Hoboken landlord, and a Boston carpet store anecdote about a baby and rolling carpets.
Tremont Temple Opens New England Bureau Course with Promising Start
The first Tremont Temple concert in the New England Bureau course featured Willie R. Lincoln on cornet and songs by Alice Potter Gertrude Edmunds and others. The audience enjoyed a largely vocal program with one duet by Potter and Edmunds, promising a strong opening.
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Tremont Temple
New England Bureau
Willie R. Lincoln
Alice Potter
Gertrude Edmunds
D. M. Babcock
H. C. Barnabee
William J. Winch
Potter
Sopranio
Edmund
City Notes from Boston Area Highlights and Events
A Boston crowd column reports a fatal accident at Green street crossing on the Boston and Providence line. It lists ongoing legal proceedings against Captain Horace M Ford, a brewery accident at Suffolk, and local injuries and hospital admissions. It notes theater offerings, evening school registration, a militia rifle shoot in South Framingham, the Harris funeral in Arlington, and an upcoming Normal Music Teachers Association meeting at the Old South with speakers including Holt Cole and J Morgan.
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Horace M. Ford
Ford
Joseph Burnett
Suffolk Brewery
Eighth Street
South Boston
Nicholas Maulty
City Hospital
G Street
South
Boston
Daniel Holahan
Cambridge Street
Cambridge
Massachusetts General Hospital
South Framingham
Alice Harrris
Harris
J. C. Harris
Arlington
Ofton
H. Bernard Carpenter
Normal Music Teachers’ Association
Old South
Hi. B. Holt
S. W. Cole
New England Conservatory of Music
General J. Morgan
State Normal School
Providence
R. F
Nervous Debility Report Claims Dr Burt Improvement
In a brief note from Austin Texas Dr W J Burt reports using a treatment in a case of nervous debility that showed very great improvement. The statement reflects a clinician’s positive outcome observed in a single instance.
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W. J. Burt
Austin, Tex
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