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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1888
Page
4
The Bangor Whig and Courier keeps bold masthead extracts from the London Times and Spectator as it attacks the Chicago platform on tariffs. The piece argues the Bov-Telle morality plank is not suited for domestic use and critiques other papers that have dropped such tactics.
A Franklin County farmer writes to the Springfield Republican insisting he will vote for Cleveland in 1888 after opposing him in 1884. He argues tariff reform lowers costs of goods, benefits farmers, and predicts many farmers will align with lower taxes once the tariff system is exposed.
A new railroad from the United States to the City of Mexico will open soon after the Mexican National line is completed. It will boost international trade but not as much as reducing tariff barriers on both sides. Railroads and fast steamships aim to ease commerce while high tariffs hinder it. Official trade figures between the US Canada and Mexico are considered worthless as no law requires expert reports by rail and such statements are rarely obtained. Appeals to Congress from the bureau of statistics for corrections have been ignored.
The piece argues few 1884 Independents will vote for Harrison, noting Blaine supporters increasingly oppose him. It reflects on Blaine’s front position in the race, the 1854 Republican split, and Puck’s satire showing the owner in control of the Republican party.
The piece surveys Henry Harrison, John Sherman, and James Blaine on trusts and tariff reform. It cites Sherman endorsing tariff-based trust attack, notes Cleveland’s pension record, vetoes, and the broader partisan debate over tariff policy, with criticism of free trade appeals in Berkshires and North Adams.
The article surveys reactions to trusts and tariff policy as blaine cleveland and harrison spokesmen respond. It notes blaine claiming trusts are private affairs beyond interference, cleveland and rea gan pressing reform, and harrison offering vague tariff platitudes. The piece argues the public deserves clear principles from party leaders.
A concise tribute highlights a reasonable man famed for sincerity patriotism and wisdom, reflecting on character and public virtue in a compact, period voice.
A review notes extracts from Keats letters and a later life by Lord Horucuron. It discusses the Jeffrey and Colvin edits, winnowing of passages, and comparisons to a Paris Telegraph correspondent criticizing absinthe and French moderation.
M Zoua explains in Le Figaro his reasons for entering the race for a vacant French Academy seat. He argues against democratic myths, praises the nation’s hierarchical spirit, accepts the Legion of Honor, and contemplates joining the Forty who symbolize national intellect. Alphonse Dauper has not shown candidacy and may not in future. A shared candidacy with Dauper could reveal whether satire or brutality influences selection.
At 10 o'clock on August 17, Owen Wanpd, a carpenter, arrived at New Haven police headquarters with a parcel wrapped in a newspaper. Upon opening the package, a woman's hand was found inside. He claimed the hand was given to him by a man who...
A Boston column muses on dog day heat and cures, praising sea air and early morning exercise. The writer laments a Chelsea office boy’s two week stay at home, jokes about an industry fund for country stays, and recounts tales of other youths. He debates dog intelligence and reasoning with references to training and perception.
Count Zborowski recovers from polo injury in Newport with no bones broken and soon to be out. Prince Henry of Orleans, at Chicago with M. de Boissey, is about 20 with blue eyes and brown hair. Salomon, exiled leader of Haiti, is a six foot four inch, 300 pound widowed Catholic. Rev Dr John B English accepts Newark Baptist pastorate after Ruggles Street bid. Mrs Susan Claflin, near centenarian, celebrated 95th birthday with family in Hopkinton. Langtry affair at Port Jervis met by mob while Mercy party rested at Germantown crossing. Williston Walker earns magna cum laude at Leipsic with award winning thesis. Rev Dr George Thomas Dowling resigns Euclid Avenue Baptist Church post over communion dispute. He plans to seek ministry in another denomination and move near Boston.
A collage of anecdotes notes French in Chicago indicating shifting tastes, a sobering tax on entertainment costs, and quips about royalty. It covers a Chicago hotel registration, a remark on the Emperor’s expense, and a digression on living novelists. It also mentions a Sheridan life policy, a Burnett tribute, a Bar Harbor reception, and a sweeping tale of the Sigourney Henriques wedding tour with extensive travel costs and offspring born en route. Finally it previews Devizes Castle in Wiltshire for auction, outlining historical features from the 12th century onward.
The New York Tribune misstated Harrison's acceptance letter, while his private secretary said he only preliminarily outlined it. Letters of support pour in for Cleveland and tariff reform, with merchants and politicians across states endorsing Democratic nominees. The Polish press declares support for the Democratic ticket, arguing it serves the common people and Poles.
In Boston at the Hotel Vendome, Mr Blaine declared that the Democratic party will be informed this is no fight for manufacturers who can take care of themselves. The Chicago Herald questions his defiant denial of European ties to New England industrialists.
In a New York Times (Indiana) commentary the great party leader is faulted for publicly tearing at the platform. The piece notes Quay’s contempt for Harrison’s speeches yet calls Harrison a safe speaker. It argues endorsing trusts weakens the Republican ticket and endangers chances at election.
A Philadelphia Record (Ind.) piece imagines Andrew Carnegie defending tariff-fed trusts. It mocks Blaine and tariff policy, lampoons Carnegie’s stance, and portrays him as defending profits from Bessemer steel and iron ring amid political meddling.
In Portland Maine the candidate blamed trusts and mocked Cleveland on anti trust rhetoric. The Philadelphia Telegraph notes Blaine defends monopolistic combos, risking thousands of Republican votes as campaign upheaval grows.
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