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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1885

Page

2

Unfair Herald on Prince Civil Service Position

A letter from Prince on civil service reform is quoted to accuse the Herald of misrepresentation. The piece defends Prince’s stance that reforms are defective yet aligned with reform spirit and argues the press twists language to label him a spoilsman. It notes postal rulings and a growing public acceptance of the law’s limited advantages.

Herald Prince Mr. Prince Allegheney City Pittsburg Allegheny City Washington Allegheny Mr. Tobey Department’s Congress

Atkinson Argues Against New Hampshire Insurance Law

Edward Atkinson, president of the Factory Mutual Fire Insurance Companies, refutes a New Hampshire law forcing full policy payment. He explains the distinction between fire indemnity and property loss, warns that strict statutes invite incendiarism, and urges Cheney to insure outside New Hampshire to avoid unsafe, costly contracts.

Edward Atkinson Factory Mutual Fire Insurance Companies Cheney New Hampshire Atkinson Tom Harry Mr. Atkinson Boston

Planting Nuts While Nature Helps Trees Grow

The article extols growing trees from seeds and nuts and notes fall as ideal planting time. It highlights practical methods by Mr. John Kenrick of South Orleans to store acorns and nuts in sand or layered boxes with wire mesh, burying them before winter, then exhuming in spring for ready-to-plant sprouts. It urges readers to plant hundreds of nuts and prepare seed for spring planting.

Nature John Kenrick South Orleans Kenrick

Typhoid in Boston Debunking Gazette Claims Debated

The Saturday Evening Gazette faces sharp rebuttal over typhoid statistics. Officials assert no epidemic, noting 1595 cases and 121 deaths year to date, far below last year. autumn cases linked to country returns, contradicting claims of unsanitary city conditions.

Saturday Evening Gazette Boston New York City

Patriotic Enterprise to Boost Migration and Western Growth

A thorough exposition of arts, inventions, manufactures and resources of the United States is urged. The enterprise aims to stimulate migration and capital to the west and south and open new markets for northern and eastern manufactures, attracting patriotic support.

United States Yarmouth Steamship CO Nova Scotia Emile Minion Lewis Wharfton Yarmouth Weirs Western Counties Railway Windsor and Annapolis Halifax St. Johns Davison South Shore

Mayor O Brien Calls for City Census by Police

The mayor urges the Board of Aldermen to authorize a new city census conducted by the police. He argues the state census undercounts Boston and promises a thorough, honest count with police cooperation, asserting the modest cost is worthwhile for accurate results.

O’brien Board of Aldermen Boston

Secretary Manning pressures deputy fourth auditor to resign

Secretary Manning twice calls for the deputy fourth auditor of the treasury to resign and threatens suspension if he does not quit immediately. Rumors say Manning wants the post for William A Cromwell, who previously held the office and was removed during Grant's administration amid partisan protests. Cromwell served once satisfactorily to most, except a few stubborn Republicans.

Manning the Treasury William A. Cromwell Grant

Police officer stops boy from snatching cane at West End

Chairman Whiting of the police commission admired the West End scene when a small boy tried to grab his cane. A policeman acted instantly, striking the youth with his club to prevent escape. Sir Joseph Porter praised the officer's bravery and efficiency.

Chairman Whiting Police Commission Rascal Joseph Porter

Maine Chairman Brown Returns From Washington

Chairman Brown of Maine returns home for a rest after three weeks assisting Mr. Stevenson in dismissing fourth class postmasters in Washington. He is now widely known at the capital as a prominent Pine Tree state figure.

Chairman Brown Maine Washington Stevenson Brown

Kansas man causes blast with pipe lighter in powder wagon disaster

A Kansas man aged in years drops a light from his pipe into a ten pound package of powder, ignites a blast that kills his wife and fatally injures himself and three others riding home from market in a wagon.

Kansas

China warned against piracy by British ship crew

More trouble is in store for China. She will be taught that none of her pirate kings can fool with a British ship's crew with impunity. Wait and hear the old beast roar.

China

John McLean Not Succeeding Sherman in Senate Declares Faith

A brief from a historical newspaper notes a public remark that John McLean will not succeed John Sherman in the United States Senate, insisting that God reigns and the government at Washington still lives.

John McLean John Sherman Senate of the United States Washington

Republicans Do Well in Paris but Poor Chance in U S Cities

Report cites strong showing for the Republicans in Paris as per latest advices yet warns this does not guarantee success in major U S cities like New York or Boston. Emphasizes divided outlook and regional political dynamics.

Cans Paris New York Boston

Indians in town stir curiosity and fashion at the fair

The Louisville Courier Journal correspondent recalls a friendly Pueblo party visiting town, their vibrant red and yellow dress, painted faces, and elaborate attire. A maiden dubbed the belle of the tribe surveys the scene with stylish armor against the narrator's plain tailor-made dress, remarking on taste.

Pueblos Louisville Courier Journal

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