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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1884

Page

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New York GOP convention in focus as Blaine supporters push for control

Several republican conventions are held today but the New York gathering looms largest as Blaine men mount a determined bid to steer the proceedings. The outcome remains uncertain as factions vie for influence.

New York Blaine

The Credit Mobilier in Court

Tribute notes with sarcasm about Credit Mobilier figures who escaped court years ago and who are now seeking the Republican presidential nomination.

Credit Mobilier Tribune

Iowa Democrats Meet in State Convention Tomorrow

Delegates from 21 counties, 177 of 195 favor Tilden delegates. Leading democrats in three-fourths of counties back Tilden in the Shreveport Democrat, with tariff reform as a goal. McDonald is the clear second choice amid the Democratic crowd.

Iowa Oregon West Virginia Tilden Shreveport Democrat McDonald

Cleveland Admired As A Strong Democratic Timber

Minister Sargent's predecessor at Cornell, President White, praises Gov. Cleveland saying he is the strongest presidential timber the Democrats have. White asserts Cleveland could hold the party together and would draw Republicans if the GOP nominates a flawed candidate. He notes Cleveland's good characteristics and warns against denying them.

Sargent White Cornell Cleveland Bayard

France Considers Army Recruiting Bill Reducing Service to Three Years

The French chamber of deputies backs the general principle of Gen Campenons bill to cut army service from five to three years. The term would be compulsory with no exemptions for students teachers or others meeting a standard of physical condition. If enacted every Frenchman would be a soldier.

Chamber of Deputies Campenon Europe Sedan France

Lincoln nomination at Chicago 1860 convention clarified

A Chicago convention record shows Lincoln was a strong candidate from the first ballot, with three ballots revealing Seward leading then Lincoln rising to secure nomination by a majority after last minute changes. It counters claims that Lincoln was not considered for first place.

Abraham Lincoln Seward Chase Lincoln Wade Cameron Bates McLean Read Dayton Sumner Fremont Callamer Clay

Republicans Endorse Arthur Yet Back Opposing Delegations

The article notes three state Republican resolves praising President Arthur for integrity wisdom and patriotism while choosing national convention delegates opposed to him. It mentions Pennsylvania Illinois and New Jersey delegations aligned with anti Arthur sentiment and parodies Mulliganism Credit Mobilierism and other criticisms.

New Jersey Arthur Pennsylvania Maine Illinois Chicago Prairie Little Rock Fort

Caricature and politics shape view of Blaine and Bayard

The Washington Capital notes the power of political cartoons to influence public perception. It observes Uncle Sam's museum cartoon may threaten Blaine's prospects while praising Bayard's noble bearing, deeming him highly available as a Democratic nominee alongside McDonald.

Washington Mr. Blaine Puck Uncle Sam Harrison Blaine Congress Bayard McDonald Hancock

Agricultural laborer fares better than workers but farm owners struggle

A Newmarket contributor argues protection benefits consumers and workers yet harms farm employers. He notes farmers face higher input costs and unfulfilled promises of protected markets. The piece contrasts farm laborer comfort with the difficulties facing tillers of the soil amid ongoing protectionist policy debates.

Newmarket N. H

Tariff affects farmers and mariners, manufacturer gains

A critical column argues that the system favored by protectionists enriches manufacturers and harms mariners and farmers. It notes New England farming decline linked to high tariffs, cites Minnesota farmers opposing tariff supporters, and dismisses the Lowell Courier editor’s imagined Arcadian farming utopia.

New England West Minnesota Great Agricultural West Lowell Courier

Fragmented Comedy Snippets and a Lobster Tale Parade

A collage of quips and comic bits from humor pages and papers. A bristling tale about lobsters, a bubbling baby on a Chicago line, and quips on markets, politics, and daily life. Read as a mosaic of period jokes and social tests.

Baby Mine Sparks Car Tension in Odd Aisle Scene

An infant cries through a tense carriage scene as strangers react. A kind woman takes the baby, then a man offers his watch which is discarded. A young man with a mustache hums Baby Mine and mocks the scene, while the baby calms on its mother’s shoulder. The incident ends with all passengers brooding over the insult and the child sleeping peacefully.

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The Protective Tariff Harmed New England Farmers

A Boston Post reader argues protection benefits manufacturers not farmers, citing higher costs for farm goods and rising wages while farm prices stagnate. The author claims farming declines as industry grows, urging laborers to vote for representatives who will curb tariffs and relieve their burdens.

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Adirondack Cure for Pulmonary Diseases Charity Plan

William M C. Winslow in Boston endorses the Adirondack Cottages for the Cure of Pulmonary Diseases at Saranac Lake. Dr Trudeau leads the effort with 5000 to 6000 dollars raised of 7000 needed. two-person cottages cost eight dollars weekly and provide healthy, uncrowded conditions for early-stage patients. Dr Loomis offers to screen patients in New York.

Boston Post Adirondack Saranac Lake Village KE. L. Trudeau the Tribune A. L. Loomis New York Dr. Trudeau Adirondacks WilLliam M C. Winslow Boston

The Lion King and the Donkey Ears

Poem by Joel Benton on a lion forming a cabinet from a skewed majority. Elephants and asses influence the government with folly and herd mentality, showing wisdom conflicts with sheer numbers as leadership falters.

Joel Benton

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