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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1885

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Hoar bill on presidential succession misread by public

The piece defends the Hoar bill on presidential succession, notes Democratic support in the Senate, outlines the line of succession, and explains delays in House consideration, urging rule changes to advance electoral count and succession legislation. It cites dates from 1883 to 1884 and questions Republican delays and accountability.

Democratic House of Representatives House of Representatives Senate Hlouse Arthur Tloar Judiciary Committee Messare Secretary of the Navy Secretary of the Interior House Select Committee On Law Exton Hoar Eavon House Congress

Postal Revenue Slips in Last Fiscal Year Amid Rate Changes

The Third Assistant Hotmaster-General reports a fall in postal revenue for the year ending June 30, with receipts at 42,560,843 and expenditures 50,942,415. A 1.7 percent revenue drop from 1884, rate changes in October, and weight-unit increases affect first and second class mail. A deficit for postmasters necessitates further appropriation, while special delivery shows limited impact in smaller towns. Additional notes discuss Ecuador’s new tariffs impacting U S trade.

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First Democratic Boston Custom House head in 24 years

The Boston Custom House will be led by a Democratic collector for the first time in over twenty four years. The new appointee, Colonel Saltonstall, is expected to improve the office and reflect the Democratic administration. He is seen as conservative yet progressive, with policy to be revealed in time. The retiring collector earns praise for cooperation and courtesy.

Boston Custom House Boston Washington Colonel Saltonstall General Whitney Navy Saltonstall Democratic Party Worthington Custom House Fisk Mr. Saltonstall St. Lawrence Lachine Caughnawauga Montreal Leland Stanford Quker Isabella Spain Lathrop

Luggage problem taps Telegraph column on railway storage

The London Telegraph critiques the era’s luggage burden and the public’s lax custody at stations. It weighs porter reliability against railroad responsibility and contrasts British caution with the American check system, noting enduring British fuss over trunks and bundles.

London Telegraph Telegraph John Bull

Beecher's memorial sermon heard by telephone

The Brooklyn Eagle reports Mr. Beecher's memorial sermon for H. B. Claflin being heard by many via a telephonic receiver connected to wires reaching numerous homes and even Elizabeth, New Jersey. The sermon and music are audible, letting worshippers stay home while receiving divine service.

Beecher H. B. Claflin Mandel Brooklyn Eagle Moses Beach Elizabeth N. J

Logan Favored for President pro tempore by Edmunds

Washington's New York World correspondent reports Senator Edmunds backs Logan for President pro tempore in the Senate arguing Logan was the public’s choice a year ago for Vice-President. The piece notes Edmunds may avoid the role to keep the judiciary chair and urges Republicans to elect a Democrat pro tempore, though the appeal is dismissed as futile.

Washington Senate New York World Edmunds Logan Judiciary Committee New York Tribune General Grant Senate Committee Eustis Louisiana Hendricks Blair Mr. Henadricks Riverside

Republicans Endorse Mayor O'Brien After Eight Months

The Traveller notes that Republicans support Mayor O'Brien's nomination and credit his administration as favorable to taxpayers. It argues nonpartisan backing would strengthen mayors against party pressure and that re election would align with the ideal citizenry. The piece cites eight months under Cleveland as endorsement.

O’ Brien O’brien Cleveland

Governor Robinson and Cyrus W Field Dispute Over State Funds

The text notes Governor Robinson has not explained why $94,000 of state money was spent benefiting a few citizens. It adds Field's Express and Mail accuses him of dishonesty, implying the public would pay again to challenge Cyrus W Field, while asserting general belief in the governor's honesty.

Vilas Cyrus W. Field Robinson Field Downing Cyrus

Post Defends New Rule On Civil Service Eligibles

The Post reports a new rule restricting how long eligibles may stay on civil service lists, contradicting the Civil Service Commission which called it an exception. The Journal mislabels the rule as an exception in the New York neighborhood case, a sign of chronic hebetudinosity in political discourse.

Civil Service Commissioners Journal Post New York

Hoar Praised by The Post Amid Senate Spotlight

The Worcester Spy notes Mr. Hoar’s noted public service as a Senator from Massachusetts, aligning with the Post’s pride in his career. The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette favors John Logan but withholds advocacy for his Senate presidency bid while John Sherman remains a candidate.

Hoar Massachusetts Post Worcester The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette Johne Logan Senate John Sherman

Don Carlos Seeks Publican Rising to Rule Spain

Don Carlos weighs his hopes on a republic uprising in Spain and a negotiated settlement in which he would benefit. He would even accept becoming President Carlos if it ensures his ascent.

Don Carlos Spain Carlos

Senate backs presidential succession bill amid partisan debate

Senator Hoar's measure to establish presidential succession passed the Senate but faced House opposition rooted in partisanship. The transcript notes mugwump recklessness and inaccuracy as criticism of the process.

Hoar Senate House Mugwump

Odd fellow hints in daily life and political gossips

A collage of brief notes and guesses on current events, personalities, and places. It mentions Gladstone, Milan law, Sofia versus Triaditza, Sofia, Muskrat winter prep, Lady Randolph Churchill, Servians, Thanksgiving in Virginia, a lamp in Park Street, and a legal bay window question. Also notes Cleveland appointments, Queen Victoria, Astor walks, Poore’s book, and various political and international asides.

Jay Gould Cleveland W. A. Corcoran Christ Church Georgetown Henry George Alfonso William B. Astor Fifth Avenue Broadway Ben Perley Poore Washington Foster Spain Helen Scranton Pennsylvania The Republican Victoria

Parchment, promises, and a club in the street

A long-ago college parchment affair prompts a former student to send ten dollars after decades. A Detroit encounter unfolds when a slander claim leads a black man to threaten a white man with a club, only for satire and mischief to end in a fall and a sharp retort from a bypassing officer.

A. M Macomb Street Old Bowers Lis Detroit Free Press

Transcontinental Rail Timetable Fragments from 1385

A scrambled OCR fragment lists multiple rail connections and schedules including Boston to Chicago and St Louis routes, assorted express and accommodation services, junctions such as Ayer and Louis, and numerous times and car changes. Distinct stations and lines appear with numerous partial figures.

White Star Line Vusanstownm Baras Raovexza Rox WrxtEe Navy EA Adams & Oss Gon L. Ett & Go ULE Boeseny Sxlioss Chicago St. Louis B'Alisa

Daily Train Timetable Fragments From Historic Line

A dense OCR sample lists numerous train times, stations, and routes including Saugus Branch, North Berwick, Lynn, Revere, Portsmouth, Newburyport, and Halifax. It notes daily service with partial schedules, weekend edits, and management by JAS. 7 Furber. The text implies a historic timetable digest with scattered times and station names.

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