Post seeks rapid aid for Farmington relief effort
The Charleston and Eastport funds are present to assist Farmington as sudden distress calls for Boston based relief. The Post will gratefully receive and forward contributions to the proper authorities in Farmington and may appoint Eben D. Jordan as treasurer, continuing the swift coordination of relief.
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Farmington
Eben D. Jordan
Charleston
Eastport
Post Publishing Company Payment Notice
All money sent at the sender's risk. All checks drafte and money orders should be made payable to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Sanent and Commercial Departments Page Placement Notice
The Fi sanent and Commercial Departments will be found on the Sixth and Seventh pages, the Shin Nes on the Third page.
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Fi Sanent
Shin Nes
Inauguration Day for Bartholdi Statue in New York Harbor
The October 28 1886 dispatch previews the Bartholdi statue unveiling in New York Harbor with land parade and sea pageant, the inauguration ceremonies, and Liberty’s torch lighting at sunset. It notes the gift from the people of France to the United States, and mentions political campaigning by Mr Long and Mr Bushrod Morse in nearby district races.
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Bartholdi
New York Harbor
Liberty
Republic of the New
France
New York
Mr. Long
Bushroad Morse
Randolph
Senator Hoar on metropolitan police and prohibition politics
The Journal quotes Senator Hoar from Northampton criticizing the Democratic gubernatorial candidate's call for a metropolitan police to enforce liquor laws. It notes his doubts about the memory of Governor Andrew, and comments on the failed anti-saloon Republican effort, its effect on third party support, and Fisk’s Prohibition campaign in New Jersey, with prohibitory votes rising from 4000 in 1883 to an estimated 12,000.
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Senate Hoar
Northampton
Hoar
John A. Andrew
Metropolitan Police
New Jersey
Clinton B. Fisk
General Fisk
Ames and Ames wealth debate stirs western Massachusetts
Carl Schurz condemns a millionaire governor while Senator Hoar accuses Oliver Ames of profit from inheritance. The exchange focuses on wealth origins: Andrew’s stock and marriage versus Ames’s mill labor and ownership, with clashes over demagoguery and political rhetoric in Massachusetts.
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Carl Schurz
Andrew
Ames
Senator Hear
Northampton
Kear
United States
Massachusetts
Oliver Ames
Hoar
Farmington Fire Draws Aid Urgency Amid Regional Struggles
The Farmington Maine fire left many families homeless and crippled local commerce. Boston-connected merchants seek aid to shoulder the burden as national politics shift toward Democratic and independent prospects. Voter sentiment favors Andrew, tariff reform gains, and distrust grows toward Republican managers and Ames candidacy.
Blaine's tariff claims questioned by Pennsylvania workers
The piece argues that Mr. Blaine exaggerates wage disparities to warn against competition with poorly paid labor. It cites Tocsin figures showing higher Pennsylvania wages for white iron workers and similar or lower pay for colored workers in Alabama, challenging his claims and noting contrary testimony from British pauper labor experience.
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Blaine
Sebago Lake
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Powderly
Tocsin
Workingmen
Philadelphia
Alabama
Pennsylvania Bureau of Industrial Statistics
Great Britain
England
Durham
Tam
Wales
Political satire marks Massachusetts campaign turmoil
The piece mocks Republicans led by Ames and Long while praising Andrew as the likely winner. It notes humorous letters and district gatherings, mentions Lodge Cadets and North Easton events, and argues over free public textbooks with cites to 1882 laws and local testing versus statewide rollout.
New England Leaders Urge Free Trade Across Americas
The speech urges extending New England industry to foreign markets, praising France, liberty, and tariff reduction. It calls for open commerce across North America, targeting Canada and Mexico as markets for American products and labor. It contrasts past protectionism with a cosmopolitan approach to labor and capital.
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New England Agricultural Society
John A. Andrew
New England
Andrew
Acre
England
America
Canadas
Mexico
Heirship revealed in Victoria murder case tied to Boston estate
Sproul, an American condemned to death in Victoria B C for murder, is named as an heir to a large Boston estate. The heirs, unaware of their rights for years, were informed by G A Smythe of 81 Wikstreet who now administers the estate.
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Sproul
Victoria
B.C
Boston
G. A. Smythe
Wikstreet
Test of machine politics shakes plain people next week
The analysis notes machine politics spreading among plain people with the effect to be seen next week. Public sentiment grows against the State Republican ticket and several congressional candidates. Morse nomination risks Ranney retirement, Levering strengthens while Lodge weakens, Burnett shares Lyman support, Ely faces united opposition, Democrats expect large gains in other districts, hopeful for reform with new leaders.
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Mr. Ames
Ames
Andrew
Gaston
Blaine
Cleveland
Essex
Barnstable
England
Germany
France
Morse
Ranney
Levering
Lodge
Burnett
Lyman
Ely
Lodge's Speech Echoes Party Unity in Prohibition Debate
In a Massachusetts gathering, a humorous remark about placing Mr. Lodge arose. Lodge avoided stating views, claiming alignment with Republican party positions. Greenhalge of Lowell praised Ames's speech as masterly and Ciceronian, prompting Ames to promise another address with the note to "Stick to Lodge."
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Massachusetts
Greenhalge
Lowell
Mr. Ames
Ames
Advertiser
London Assurance at Globe Theatre Shows Mixed Reception
The Globe Theatre presents London Assurance with Miss Coghlan as Lady Gay Spanker. Critics note clever wit and strong dialogue but drag in movement and uneven performances from cast including Frederic de Belleville and Walcot. The review contrasts Boucicault’s modernity with Sheridan’s era, praising some speeches while faulting pacing and certain delivery. The School for Scandal is announced for tonight.
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Miss Coghlan
Gay Spanker
Duke of Queensberry
London Assurance
Daniel Rochat
School For Scandal
London
Richard Sheridan
Pion Joucicault
Sir Starcourt Courtly
Grace Harkuray
Guy Spanker
Lydia
Betty
Yolly Spanker
Lordon
Boston
Lady Gay
Dpdoly
Nir Harcourt
Jack Haeness
Frederic de Belleville
Sir Harcourt
Charles Courtly
2 Ni Epman
Harkaway
Dolly Spanker
Miss Harron
Grace Harkaian
Waleer
Mr. Edwin
Bradley
Solomon Isaacs
Hawthorne Lowell dispute stirs literary circles in Boston
In Boston a debate over Julian Hawthorne’s disavowal and Lowell’s handling of a sensitive interview fuels unease among literary circles and clubs. Whipple’s forthcoming recollections and Old South Church visitations underscore tensions between friendship, criticism, and public persona amid a backdrop of Boston cultural life.
Absurd Aphorisms And Anecdotes From The Era
A collage of quips and witticisms from various papers reflecting social mores. Jests about politics, justice, and daily life mix with satirical lines on Dilke Hawthorne and portraits of public figures. Humorous anecdotes illustrate attitudes toward law, manners, and work.
Angelos Opera to Open Boston Engagement Monday Night
Angelos new Italian opera company will begin in Boston on Monday evening November 8 at Mechanic's Building Huntington Avenue. The ensemble includes top sopranos and tenors, a 75‑member orchestra, and a 70‑strong chorus. The repertoire is not set but promises many pleasing works. Rose Coghlan appears at Glebe Theatre tonight as Lady Teazle. Other New York engagements and previews precede Boston performances Monday and Tuesday of Hamlet and Wednesday of Claudian, with proceeds for the Actors Fund at Grand Opera House. Denman Thompson premieres at Boston Theatre Monday in The Old Homestead, and Harry W. French lectures Ireland and the Irish at Boston Theatre Sunday.
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Jamillio Correri
Clements Bologna
Mille
Confanti
Boston
Rose Coghlan
Glebe Theatre
Lady Teazle
Madison Square Theatre
New York
Penman
Lotta
Park Theatre
Wilson Barrett
Shakspere
America
Globe Theatre
Claudian
Actors’ Fund
Grand Opera House
Chatterton
Nance Oldfield
Denman Thompson
Boston Theatre
Josh
Ireland
Harry W. French
Wicklow
Dublin
North
Women’s Home Missionary Association Holds Seventh Annual Meeting
The Women’s Home Missionary Association concluded its seventh annual meeting at Mt. Vernon Church. President Mrs. J. W. Danielson presided after a prayer and praise service, with Rev. R. R. Meredith delivering an address. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs. J. W. Danielson, Secretary Miss Nathalie Lord, Treasurer Mrs. H. Tl. Proctor, and a continuing board of vice-presidents and directors.
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Women’s Home Missionary Association
Mt. Vernon Church
J. W. Danielson
Providence
R. L
R. R. Meredith
Weereury
Nathalie Lord
H. Tl. Proctor
Stewart Sheldon
Mixa Alice E. Clark
George M. Adaine
Dummy Roosevelt a Decoy in Antisocialistic Fight
In a New York Graphic issue, observers say Hewitt will gain at least as many votes as Roosevelt and George combined. The battle is framed as American versus socialistic ideas, with Roosevelt described as a dummy candidate aimed at siphoning Republican support from the antisocialistic nominee.
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Hewitt
George
Roosevelt
N. Y
Tax on Steel Rails Lift Needed Wages Says Record
The Philadelphia Record argues replacing the 32 a ton tax on raw iron used for steel rails would boost railroad costs and aid workers. It contends government coffers are flush while workingmen need higher pay, urging removal of the tax to support wage advances.
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Treasury
Philadelphia
President's steadfast effort earns broad public respect
The President applies himself fully to current duties, neglecting the future, and even his harshest opponents admit the strength he has built in the people's regard as reported by the Albany Argus.
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Albany Argus
FANNING THE FLAMES AND THE CONFEDERACY
A Philadelphia North American commentary denounces any future recognition of the Confederacy as a malodorous historical fact. It labels the issue the universal skeleton in the closet and argues no party or president should honor it.
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Confederacy
Philadelphia
The Feated Calf and Editor Prospects in Congress
A fragmentary note cites The New York Sun nearly losing to Cleveland in 1884 and reports that three of its editors and managers face congressional action by Democrats. The piece plugs moral admonitions, oil booms, and a prodigal trampler fed with a fatted calf amid scarce details.
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Cleveland
Congress
Lwashington Post
Delusive Swain Opinion on Democratic Governor Vote
A Philadelphia Press critique questions labor voters backing a Democratic candidate. It argues such a win would endanger industrial jobs by weakening protection, encouraging free trade shifts in Congress, and potentially producing a Democratic legislature and a free trade U S Senator.
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Black
Congress
United States
Philadelphia Press
Political ethics split in liquor sales debate noted
The Chicago Herald remarks that liquor dealers will exploit either party as procession and opportunity. Anti-saloon Republicans pledge fealty to a party, benefiting a more astute adversary, highlighting the divide between business interests and sentiment in politics.
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Chicago Herald
Reform marching on as DA suspensions spark debate
The President suspends a Democratic and a Republican district attorney for offensive partisanship in addressing political meetings. The move signals ongoing reform efforts, drawing scrutiny from supporters and critics alike in a nationally reported action.
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Providence Journal
Tarif Reform Urged to Ease Tax Burden
The Boston Pilot argues that demagoguery aside there is no danger of tampering with protective policy for generations. It calls tariff reform a necessity and free trade a chimera, pledging the Democratic party will lessen undue taxation while protecting American labor against foreign competition.
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Democratic Party
Boston Pilot
The Advertiser and Mr. Morse's Letter
The Daily Advertiser wants to know why Mr. Morse will make a better Representative than Mr. Ranney. The why is pretty ably set forth in Mr. Morse's letter of acceptance. Suppose the Advertiser should print the letter instead of a garbling of it.
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Advertiser
MR. Morse
Daily Advertiser
Mr. Ranney
Boston Herald
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