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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1886

Page

4

Boston Post Publishing Co Subscription Rates Ad

Notice lists subscription rates for the Boston Post Publishing Co including one year six months and three months in different currencies. It notes entry as second class mail sent at sender's risk and provides payment details and office address. Also includes editor contact policy requiring full name and address with manuscripts and mentions department locations on specified pages.

Boston Post Publishing CO Washington Street Montier IST GTM L Street N. W P. Washin

McCarthy Triumph in Londonderry House Contest

The contest for Londonderry’s House seat ends as opponent Lewis withdraws. McCarthy gains victory after a long battle over alleged illegal electioneering. The decision, expected today, marks a shift from Conservative rule to a Home Rule leadership amid strong public interest.

Justin McCarthy House of Commons Londonderry Lewis McCarthy

A Congressman Charged Over Tariff Vote Referendum

The text defends Congressman Collins against opposition framing over his stance on the Morrison tariff bill. It notes he voted via pairing with an opponent of the bill and argues Lodge misstates his position. The article also mentions Lodge's district canvassing and his opponent slated for reelection.

Collins Efeet Lodge New England

New York Registers 254000 Voters Ahead of Election

About 254,874 names appear on New York voting lists as registration closes, nearing the 1884 peak when a presidential vote was anticipated. Naturalization has surged, many driven by Mr. George's effort, with over 000 citizens of foreign birth added this year. The vast electorate promises a heated week before the vote.

New York

Ranney defeat and Pan-Electric probe reference

The Daily Advertiser notes that Ranney's defeat is treated as an administration signal endorsing Garland and the Pan-Electric probe of the Department of Justice. Stanney's election tied to a Republican committee report is seen as a strong party plea, rendering no clear impact on Ranney or the upcoming campaign.

Daily Advertiser Ranney Garland Department of Justice Stanney Tanney

Six tariff reform Congressmen could mold Massachusetts

The piece argues for electing six tariff reform Congressmen from Massachusetts to replace the current delegation. It names Leopold Morse, Dacey or Collins, Lovering, Colonel French, Edward Burmett, and John E. Russell as the six from districts three, four, six, seven, nine, and ten who would embody progressive Massachusetts sentiment in the House.

Massachusetts Leopold Morse Mr. Dacey Mr. Collins Mr. Lovering Colonel French Edward Burmett John E. Russell House of Representatives

Lodge Seeks Tariff Reform While Dueling in Third District

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, a Republican spokesman in the state, calls himself a protectionist favoring tariff revision. He urges electing Leo Morse over Romney’s candidate in the third district, citing Morse as a manufacturer with interests in preserving U S industry. Nearby, notes on American breadstuffs abroad highlight rising wheat and flour exports, France raising duties, and European Crop prospects shaping demand for U S grain.

Henry Cabot Lodge Ranney Lodge Leopold Morse Mr. Romney Morse France Europe Vienna Austria Hungary Scandinavian Great Britain Ireland Russia Black Sea Grea Britain Austria-Hungary America India

Revision of tariff urged by reformers and leaders

The text argues for an intelligent revision of the tariff, praising Mr. Lodge and stating that reform should begin by sending to Congressmen who support tariff reform and will not oppose every effort. It asserts Mr. Ranney's limited value compared to informed experience.

Clergy appeal amid temperance push tied to Ames campaign

A circulated appeal dated Oct 12 calls clergy from diverse denominations to aid the temperance drive aligned with the Republican machine. The Rev E C Ewing of Danvers criticizes the push as partisan politicking, signaling machine fear and public unease at religious figures campaigning for Mr Ames and party candidates. The situation echoes Connecticut’s backlash to clergy involvement in elections.

Commonwealth Republican Party Ames E. C. Ewing Danvers Temperance Connecticut Lounsbury Republican Campaign Committee

Our American Wheat Fields Will Be Largely Drawn Upon

A brief note states that American wheat fields will be heavily utilized to fill a deficiency overseas, indicating reliance on domestic harvests to address international shortages and stabilize supply.

The Tribune’s Idol and Blaine’s Political Darkness

A critical editorial compares the New York Tribune and its applause for James G Blaine to past party struggles. It accuses Blaine of fomenting division, acrimony, and demagogic tactics to gain power, calling his record of opposition to Southern rights harmful to national unity. The piece labels him the accepted Republican leader despite a history of vindictive rhetoric and sectional strife.

New York Tribune Blaine Louisville Courier-Journal Maine Courier-Journal House Senate Congress Tribune

The Sun on Cleveland and a second-term nomination

The New York Sun shows cynicism toward Cleveland's bid for a second term yet asserts voters may choose him regardless of his acceptance letter. It praises his consistency and notes no citizen seems poised to defeat the Grover Cleveland faction at the convention.

New York Sun Mr. Cleveland Grover

Three Men Run for Mayor of New York

Three candidates, all described as personally decent, vie for the New York mayoralty. Among them Hewitt has the brightest prospects, though only one will win, an anomaly given the strong field.

New York Hewitt

Buffalo Hunt Highlights Endurance and Decline of West’s Game

The Lost Park expedition lasted a week yielding three buffaloes. Denver crowds welcomed the hunters who sent the animals to a taxidermist. The article laments near-extinction of buffalo, elk, and antelope due to fifteen years of slaughter, noting about 2000 buffalo remain and small herds in Lost Park and Yellowstone.

Denver Col Tribune-Republican Lost Park Kansas Colorado Bufffalo Yellowstone Park

Estimate of Joseph A. Willard as Superior Court clerk

A Democratic letter praises Joseph A. Willard as an efficient Superior Court clerk who serves the office diligently. It argues the convention should not replace him and urges voters to support him at the polls, asserting no one can better fill the clerical role.

Joseph A. Willard Superior Court Vin

Post 7 G A R Seeks Hall at Franklin School Building

Members of Post 7 G A R formed a committee to petition the city for use of the hall in the Franklin School building to host weekly meetings. The post now numbers over five hundred, and the current hall is too small for their needs.

Franklin School

Dairy Interests Topic Hailed By Farmers Meeting

Farmers gathered Saturday morning to discuss "Our Dairy Interests" as the central topic of their meeting. The group focused on dairy concerns and potential actions to support producers.

Harper's November features New York literary movement portraits

Harper's Magazine November surveys a vibrant New York literary movement with portraits of Stedman, Burroughs, Hawthorne, Matthews and Boyesen. Madame Adam’s salon memoirs, reflections on wealth’s rise and social craving, and reviews of Hardy and European novels mix with Halloween lore and poems.

Harper's New York Metropolis George Parsons Lothrop Harper's Magazine Messrs Stedman Burroughs Hawthorne Matthews Boyesen Lothrop Mammon Prescott Spofford Binns Gibson Joseph Nimumo Ross Coast Guard Madame Adam Adam Madame Adare Gambetta Nouvelle Revue South Eugéne Pelletan Monsieur Pelletan Lesteyrie Jules de Lasteyrie Hallowe’en Ireland Scotland William Sharp Baroness Tauipheus Mr. Sharp Mr. Curtis Charteris Duke of Queensbury Sevres Dresden Alhambra Beldam Golconda Westminster Abbey Midas Bonanza Howells Thomas Hardy Casterbridge

Harvard and Columbia economics reviews for students

The Quarterly Journal of Economics and The Political Science Quarterly publish detailed analyses aimed at students and scholars. Harvard reviews cover Dunbar on reaction in political economy, monopolies, prices in Ireland, and Wagner, with notes and correspondence. Columbia’s journal features Alfred E. Lee, Charles B. Spahr, and Richmond M. Smith on bimetallism taxation of labor and national depressions.

Quarterly Journal of Economics New Enterprise Harvard University Charles F. Dunbar Hadley S. Dannilerton George H. Ellis Political Science Quarterly Faculty of Political Science Columbia College Alfred E. Lee Charles B. Spahr Richmond M

Popular Science November issue highlights varied table of contents

The November Popular Science Monthly features North America in the Ice Period by J. S. Newberry, Sunday legislation insights by A. H. Lewis, monograph on monkey mental faculties, and Richardson on hygiene treatment of consumption. The magazine curates noteworthy scientific thought from diverse sources.

Popular Science Popular Science Monthly J. S. Newberry North America A. H. Lewis D.D Mme Clemence Ray Baryy Roger Benjamin Ward Richardson F.R.S

Pocahontas Engraving Highlights November Wide Awake

The November Wide Awake features an engraving from a painting of Pocahontas and her son Thomas Rolfe at Heacham Hall England. Includes Thanksgiving poems and pictures such as Mariel's Thanksgiving and A Thanksgiving Dinner, plus Thanksgiving at the Cat's House, noting space limits prevent further detail.

Heacham Hall Heacham Eng Pocahontas Thomas Rolfe Mariel Mary Bradley Laura Garland Carr

Riverside Pocket Series reviews Wilders and Ward

Two new entries in the Riverside Pocket Series are reviewed. Charles Dudley Warner’s In the Wilderness and Henry James Jr.’s Watch and Ward are discussed for their differing appeal and literary qualities. Warner’s humor pleases fans while James’s early work offers human interest and pathos centered on Roger Lawrence and the adopted waif.

Riverside Charles Dudley Warner Warner Henry James Roderick Hudson Boston Sloughton, Miftlin & Co Riverside Pocket Series Watch

A Leisurely Journey by William Leonard Gage

The Rev William L Gage recounts sixteen months abroad on his seventh England visit noting Americanisms in Lincolnshire speech and English namesakes Boston and Worcester He describes a palatial host who entertains sixty young London workers weekly aboard his yacht with daily religious services Berlin’s transformation and moral revival for Protestants and that most American women study music abroad while few surpass New York or Boston in training Joachim and Scharwenka cited The Tramp Abroad is praised and re read with enjoyment Boston D Lothrop Co

William L. Gage England Pew Gave Lincolnshire New England Boston Worcester London Mgr. Gage Berlin Germany Dresden Gage New York Joachim Seharwenka Switzerland William Leonard Gage D. Lothrop & Co

Speech endorses Hewitt leadership in orderly government

The value of such a speech in this campaign lies in proving that forces for social order are under strong leadership. It argues that supporters of the American plan of government should join Mr. Hewitt, trusting his labor and vote to steer away from imported vagaries and toward stable governance, unlike mob violence and dynamite. The quote is attributed to the New York Post.

Hewitt N. Y. Post

Maggie Mitchell on stage stays youthful in Boston memory

Boston writer reflects on Maggie Mitchells enduring appeal and youthfulness seen in a performance of Little Barefoot. Anecdotes trace an aging performer and a German immigrant family who rose from a shed to wealth, illustrating staying power and local history amid October foliage in Boston.

Maggie Mitchell Miss Mitchell Boston George

Amusing snippets and quips in periodical chatter

A medley of humorous vignettes and aphorisms from various papers. Jests about oysters, photography, capital, and kindness mingle with mock dialogue and notices of actors like Andrew Lang, Mark Twain, and William Warren. The collection showcases light wit across culture, theater, and society.

Canadian stance on Wiggins sparks protection rhetoric

The Chicago News comments that the Canadian government deserves public gratitude if it keeps Wiggins still, while criticizing domestic liars and urging protection of home market suppliers against foreign-made goods.

Wiggins Chicago News

Afraid of Monopoly Banquets in Pittsburg

A Chicago Herald note recalls western Pennsylvania ironmongers who feared a banquet for a Maine visitor would breach monopoly norms. They wished to host but were afraid to offend business rivals.

Pennsylvania Maine Pittsburg Chicago Herald

Not Repentant Reflects on Chicago Tragedy Commentary

A Chicago Inter Ocean editorial denounces anarchists as unrepentant and laments the lack of remorse following the tragedy in Chicago. It asserts society’s pity for the repentant and contrasts it with the perpetrators who offer no remorse.

Chicago Chicago Inter-Ocean

Doubts Over Edmunds on Blaine Presidential Suit

The Brooklyn Eagle notes public doubts about Edmunds backing Blaine and urges him to declare openly whether he believes Blaine is fit for president. It argues Edmunds should express true feelings to quell suspicions stirred by the Fischer letter.

Mr. Blaine Edmunds Fischer Brooklyn Eagle

Fraternal Campaign Produces Notable Political Tone

The campaign has stirred Tennessee with new concepts of disagreement and opposition free of slander. Voters appreciate honest and honorable debate with irreconcilable opinions, leading to reduced bitterness between parties, as noted by the N. O. Picayune.

Tennessee In. O. Picayune

Business Before Pleasure Phrase Misquoted in News Clip

A fragmentary quotation from a Philadelphia newspaper page cites Richard III and Jim Blaine linking business before pleasure to coal interests in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The garbled text reflects a dated commentary on tariffs and miner relations amid industrial news.

Richard the Third Fiam Weller Jim Blaine West Virginia Pennsylvania Philadelphia

Sherman’s Bloody Shirt Speech Reappears in Indiana

The Albany Argus reports John Sherman railing against Democratic victors in Indiana with his bloody shirt speeches. In Indianapolis he revived Ku Klux Klan era language, promising to read a chapter from Uncle Tom’s Cabin as the new national order unsettles the country.

John Sherman Indiana Indianapolis Uncle Tow fAlbany Argus

Weather Critique Sparks Labor Conciliation Debate

A Philadelphia Telegraph snippet argues that bad weather weakens labor agitation and warns the Knights of Labor against using weather as a weapon. The piece suggests calmer, more profitable means of conciliation would better serve workers and leaders alike.

Toree Knights of Labor Philadelphia Telegraph

There’s No Second Vote Heroic NY Citizenship Entry

A terse New York Herald quote laments the lack of a second choice in a November vote. It argues a clear, single option would reflect citizens’ convictions and compares the outcome to a historic yacht tale in English waters, naming Merl Hewitt as a point of reference.

New York America Merl Hewitt N. VY Herald

Congress should bar ministers from presenting at U.S. courts

An opinion in the Sun argues that Congress must forbid presentations at court by ministers of the republic, insisting this would end the absurdity of the diplomatic service. It suggests Americans would need an Englishman to present them at a levee of the Prince of Wales, highlighting foreign presentation as a remedy.

Congress Republic Sun

Literary notes on Harper publications and authors

The Springfield Republican announces forthcoming book form adaptations and new works by S. B. Curtin and other authors. Harper & Bros plan Mexico of Today with maps and illustrations. New titles include Silent Pete in Harper's Young People Series and The Hundredth Man by Frank Stockton.

S. B. Curitin Springfield Republican Mexico Harper & Bros Griffin Harper's Young People Silent Pete James Otis Toby Tyler Frank Stockton Francis A. Walker Hinxley Francis Parkman H. A. Taine E. E. Hale Wiliam Mathews James T. Trowbridge Jew Wallace Harper's Christ du Maurier Mr. Ruskin Carlyle Emerson Ruskin Frances Hodgson Burnett St. Nicholas Prince Fairy Feot M. Taine Geneva Delane London Times Burke E. A. Pankhurst Edmund Burke Herr von Riedesel Alexander of Bulgaria

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