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Newspaper

Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1888

Page

8

Howard's Letter Reflects on Nation's Landmark Men

A June New York column recounts a 1860 list of notable congressional figures, noting how few remain known today. It contrasts pre 1860 America with the Civil War era, reflecting on representative men, historic cemeteries, and the march of progress through Greenwood and St Paul’s.

New York John Savage Nathaniel P. Banks Massachusetts Edward Bates Missouri John Bell Tennessee John M. Botts Virginia John C. Breckinridge Kentucky Albert G. Brown Mississippi Simon Cameron Pennsylvania Salmon P. Chase Ohio Howell Cobb Georgia John 4. Qrittenden Caleb Cushing George M. Dallas Jefferson Davis William L. Dayton New Jersey Daniel S. Dickinson Stephen A. Douglas Ilinoia Edward Everett Millard Fillmore Johm ©. Fremont California James Guthrie James H. Hammond South Carolina Sam Houston Texas R. M. I. Hunter Andrew Johnson Joseph Lane Oregon John McLean James Orr John M. Reid William H. Seward Horatio Seymour John Slide Louisiana Alexander H. Stevens Henry A. Wice John E. Wool Abraham Jncob Charleston Prince of Wales Abraham Lincoln Grant Sherman United States Greenwood Cemetery Gree Woot Mt. Auburn

Frantic Packing Before the Fray at the Beach

A humorous monologue of a woman packing for a trip or a season. She packs ribbons, gloves, lingerie, and novels, but frets over fitting a Bible and a diamond locket. The speaker contemplates space, mentions a Bloom of Youth, and finally tucks in a bathing suit.

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Ocean covers vast globe in water estimate figure

A historical calculation estimates Earth's waters at 201,225,000 cubic miles including rivers, totaling 130.5 quintillion gallons. The piece notes oceans span nearly three quarters of Earth's surface with seven to five land-water ratios in southern and northern hemispheres, and refines depth to about two miles.

Laplace

Germany's Death and the Imminent British Invasion Talk

The week centers on Emperor Frederick William's death and the forthcoming imperial policy address by William II. Reports detail post mortem debates, court ceremonies, and allied reactions. A British naval assessment questions invasion feasibility, contrasting German staff views with English defense arguments.

Cancer of the larynx and collapse cited as cause of death

The postmortem limited to neck and chest found the larynx destroyed by cancer with a fist sized cavity. Dr Mackenzie, writing for Emperor William, notes diagnosis was doubtless cancer of the larynx as cartilage first damaged then eroded. Autopsy confirms putrid bronchitis and paralysis of the lungs as the direct cause. examination lasted one hour.

Berit Reichstag Eaperor Bismarck William II Frederick William Count von Moltke Bichentre Virchow, Waldeyer and Bergmann Fredrchekren Palace Vico Ia MacKenzie Count von Stalberg-Wernigerode Proce Princess Ilving Saxony Hesse Saxe-Weimar Peersius Friedenskirch Friedrichskron Palace Friedenkirche Mecklenburg Marie Saxe- Meinengen Marechal Niel Rhododenirons Door National Zeitung

Invading England Debate Reveals Transit Tonnage Doubts

In the Commons Lord George Hamilton asserts a 480000 ton fleet could transport 100000 troops for a surprise landing in England and London. Berlin officers question the plan, noting uncertainties about voyage duration and enemy opposition. The exchange highlights conflicting estimates and military critique.

Crimea McClellans Potom Virginia Peninsula Europe England London John Uay Henry Havelock Edward Hammley House of Commons George Hamilton Admiralty Berlin New York Herald Lord George Hamilton The Germany France Count von Waldersee Eures the Admiralty

London Times libel suit cites Par nell letter and Irish news

The Dublin Telegraph says a Par nell penned missive will be produced at the Frank Hugh O'Donnell vs London Times libel trial. The letter urges decisive action against Foster & Co. and questions inaction. Reports also note Irish estate rent cuts, adulterated lard fines, embezzlement by Pesth traders, a lost steamer, and other European incidents.

London Times London Dublin Telegraph Frank Hugh O'Donnell Parnell Dean E Prson Old Foster & Co

Gladstone's Dual Habit Drives Parliamentary Diligence

The London Star notes Mr. Gladstone's meticulous daily routine and insistence on precise, self‑performed work. His habit of untied parcels and orderly papers underpins his wide range of scholarly writing from Homer to early Christian theology.

Gladstone London Star Mr. Gladstone

Lieutenant Malin Seeks Longer Bed in West Philadelphia

In Philadelphia, Lieutenant Malin newly in command of the Twenty first district endures sleepless nights after arriving from the Reserve force. He shares a station-house private bedroom with an embellished office, but the walnut bedstead measures 124% inches too short, forcing four nights of sleep on a lounge with a chair at the foot. He plans a bed eight feet long to rest properly.

Innilladelphia Malin Twenty-first West Philadelphia

Doctor’s grim joke on a thin boy prompts a grim reply

A father asks a physician if he can help his frail son, hoping for improvement. The doctor quips that he could dissect him, revealing a darkly sardonic exchange typical of grim era humor.

President approves bill to create labor department

The article reports the president's approval of legislation to establish a new Department of Labor, with accompanying notes on broad labor and civil service themes and other political developments.

Worms and Forests: Bangor Letter on Timber Pests and Losses

Bangor readers learn how wood-boring insects devastate timberlands, with T N Coe and James N Chandler displaying specimen boxes and explains how Fernald identifies species. The piece recounts the lifecycle of winged larvae, how trees die, and urges opening clearings to prevent infestations for renewals of timber growth.

Bangor Lewiston E. H. Blake T. N. Coe James N. Chandler Maine Mr. Chandler Coe Beng Fernald Maine State College Chandler Aniee Earth Bradley Fryeburg

His Revenge from Harper's Young People

Arthur is forbidden to speak at the table and asks for one word. His father waits for the paper to finish. He reveals Nora cooled custards outside the window and the cat ate them.

Harper's Young People Arthur Papas Nora

Arlington House proprietor killed by 15 year old son

Bartimont Md June 12 Peter Alt proprietor of the Arlington House was shot and instantly killed last night by his 15 year old son William The shooting followed a family quarrel Alt had been drinking and is said to have assaulted his wife before the son fired The youth is under arrest and the case is being investigated with the wife claiming self defense

Astor House Fulton Street Broadway Trinity Corporation Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn City of Churches Department of Labor E. T. Plank San Francisco International Typographical Union Newnan New York City Ureday John H. i. Oran Judd Green Cornell University Ithaca, Y Alfred Centre N. Y National House Chicago Acadia Bihop John P. Mast Morgantown Penn Conestoga Valley Lghtning Berlet Gunderson Clarkfield Minn Edward Rice Big Ed" Rice Canadian Express Company Pot Hope Manchester N. H Cone W. Derrick Monarch Col Myst Schenck Geore Davis Aino Mary N. Prescott Ichard &. Spofford Newburyport McMillan Ottawa Jirard Sturgeon Falls Alice C. Gordon Robert Wilson General Terry Dismark Oak Fifth Regiment Texas Union Pacific Bride Omaha Otto Lusyer Minnesota State University Alsut Verbum Laweger Arlington Lexington H. 4 Isrooks Brooks Wreu New York Paireinild Proposs Hale Theevil New York Custom House Rudolph Stoetfe Andrew Peck Newtown Con Farregut Calcutta Dan Edward Lawrence Balefrotters & Co Zanesy Ile Morton Bailey Stain- Cromwell Bangor Victoria Hotel Newark Honourable Artillery Company of London Hewitt Ancients Boston George W. McLean Old Guard Durrant London Artillerymen Henry Borthwick Ludlow Centre Harry Taylor Springfield Bothwick St. Louis Francis Yieli Kell Company Cleveland Fast Express Wittsburg & Lake Erie Commpany Clartiere Station Fenn Ireman Pacific Mail Mariposa Sidney Auckland Honolwiu Palmyra Island New Castle N. 3 Henry James Palmyra Nebraska Lindsay James Gillespie Newman's Grove Chares Lee Union Pacific Holmesville Irish Nations League of America Cleveland A. P. Clark John Lowery West Point Ill Lowery Jacob Truax Robert Fulton Eau Claire Vis Long Branch N. J Dunn Scott Manhattan Bank East Rawden Hants County Walt Whitman Isso Canada Odell Arlur Eye Charlottsville John Amstrong Chandler Joan Jacob Astor Selloy Hangor Sinclair Boothbay Ambrose H. Knight Newfoundland Phelan Second Strreet Sault Ste. Marie Lake Superior St. Mary’s Falls Minneapolis Columbus Guartermasters United States Collins Clemm Colins Thomas Lacey Lacey Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias William Ward N.J G. D. Shaw Eau Clare Wis C. Bragg R. M. C. White Nashville Tenn Robert Newell Little Roux Ark J. W. Thompson Washington, D. C J. Wiley Wilmington Peter Alt Arlington House Baltimore William Aris Young Alt Second Street Gustav Berkie Thomas M Miles Massachusetts Volunteers Mansfield Mass Miles American Telegraph Company Dela Hooker Army of the Potommac Libby Belle Isle Richmond August Kliner Geyrock Vilage North Adams Kliner William M. Grier The Presbyterian of Columbus Hot Springs I. C Grier Hugotan K. L. Jones Woodsdale Sampineon J.B. Chamberlain Boar of County Commissioners Geenss Pene Germany Congressional Committee On Foreign Affairs Mary Sheridan General Sheridan Somerset Ono Phil Sheridan Las Vegas N. M Winchester Will Hague Paterson Hague People’s Brewing Company O Thursda Gulty Aspec'al Muscogee I. T Misouri, Kansas & Texas Express Verders Bridge Charles Cotton Harry Ryan Ben T Tex Captain Jack Bartimont Alt

George Noyes Dead Proprietor of Massachusetts Ploughman

George Noyes, proprietor of the Massachusetts Ploughman, died suddenly at 12 30 PM at his Dorchester home. Born in Dorchester, he was nearly 59 and long associated with rural agricultural journalism. He led the Ploughman during wartime and growth, living with two sisters in Dorchester after remaining unmarried.

Butler Penn New York, Newton & Hartford Brookyn N. Y Waite Supreme Court Senate George Noyes Boston Massachusetts Ploughman Sudenly Dorchester Mass George Johns Third District Court Superior T. O. Selfridge Iron and Steel Pittsburg Massachusetts Plouzhman Litter Prore Mr. Noyes

Beating the Boarding House Record in Washington Critic

A Washington Critic note discusses boarding costs for Chinese passengers and reports the Canadian Pacific ship Abyssinia bringing over 1500 Celestials at a minimal daily cost. It mentions rice meals and includes a dubious ad for Dr. Pearce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female ailments and periodical pains.

Washington China San Francisco Canadian Pacifica Abyssinia Pmrce

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