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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1885

Page

2

Maine murders and political intrigue sweep Gardiner

The article cites a Maine murder in Gardiner with speculation about rum, postmaster removals, a judge’s embezzlement, and calls for governmental action. It also discusses petitions for the rebel leader Riel, Endicott’s reform of army favors, Grant’s burial near Harlem, and a Harlem claim by Rev. W R Colvert’s family with a vast potential windfall. Gen Butler allegedly backs a $5000 suit.

Maine Gardiner Gen. Grant W. R. Colvert Church of God At Pittsburg Harlem Commons New York City Riverside Park Coovert Cooverts F. Butler

Civil service reform under President Clegeland praised

The article argues that civil service reform should be a solid fact, not sentiment, praising President Cleveland's push to appoint qualified officials without party bias. It notes that leading Democrats resist giving up lucrative private roles and cites John G. Sinclair of Florida declining a land receiver post, suggesting reform will open to trusted party affiliates like Rollins.

Clegeland Democratic Party John G. Sinclair Florida Bethlehem N. H Land of Oranges Wilkinson Call United States Sinclair Washington District of Florida W. H. Shurtliff Colebroke John F. Rollins Rollins New Hampshire Cleveland

World lauds completion of Liberty pedestal fund drive

The New York World celebrates reaching the 100000 goal for Bartholdi statue pedestal with several thousand to spare. It notes 120000 people have a direct stake, praising citizen sacrifice and the idea behind Liberty’s monument.

The New York World Bartholdi Liberty Liverty

Public interest over currency links with monopoly critique

A valued contributor defends the Post against charges of siding with monopolists on silver, tariff, and money issues. He argues against gold bugs, notes danger signals in currency value, and questions why two dollars should perform equal trade work, urging reconciliation of the apparent inconsistency. He warns of manipulation by institutions shaping currency volumes.

Post Office of Money

Strange Inklings From a Drowsy Era World

A chain of assorted brief items from a late era paper notes political murmurs prohibition worries Georgia politicians, odd quotes, a 65 pound tumor removal, maple disease and maple sugar buys, and humorous courtroom banter as Gen Wilson asks for a court vest button.

Lively dancers defy stiff fashion in charity hall

Flora McFlinneey praises lovers of dance who ignore square dance rules and hop with natural vigor. Mrs. John Bigelow Mrs. Sherwood Gen Lloyd Aspinwall Theodore Moss and Lester Wallack are cited as examples of outspoken energy and ease in Terpsichorean display at a New York charity hall.

John Bigelow Sherwood Lloyd Aspinwall Theodore Moss Charity Hall New York Lester Wallack Flora McFlinneey Bangor Commercial

The Post's Position Criticised by Old Style

A reader urged Boston Post to resist monied interests and defend Jeffersonian democracy. He argues silver demonetization harmed public value, cites 1872 and 1878 acts, warns the paper risks losing prestige by joining railroad and bank monopolists, and predicts Cleveland's election signals a broader fight.

Boston Post Republican Party United States Germany Jackson Secession United States Bank Post Cleveland

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