President's 1885 Message Praises Reforms and Tax Reductions
The article reviews the President's extensive 1885 message, praising its clarity and bold stance on currency, civil service, and tariffs. It highlights warnings against silver coinage expansion, support for civil service reform, and cautious tariff views while noting treaties and policy recommendations with emphasis on independence from entangling alliances. It also defends Mayor O'Brien's tax cuts in Boston against journalistic misrepresentation and chronicles his reductions in appropriations and opposition to overspending.
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Death of railroad magnate Vanderbilt shocks nation
The article notes the sudden death of John D. Vanderbilt, the wealthiest American, and discusses his vast railroad empire including New York Central, Nickel Plate, Canada Southern, Lake Shore, Michigan Central, Northwestern, and Rock Island. It contrasts private wealth with public trust, describing him as a monopolist yet one of the more honorable figures in the industry.
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Water bill crisis spurs relief from local official
The article notes every new water bill rose and provoked indignation. Mr. O'Brien acted promptly to fix the issue. John M. Clark, who had pleaded for relief, received aid from the man he is now opposing in an election.
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Journal vs Post over taxation claim about Mayor O'Brien
The Journal and The Post clash over a tax cut claim assignable to Mayor O'Brien. The Post insists the tax reduction is true and proves it, while The Journal refuses to retract and remains unrepentant.
Questioning a Mayor’s Ethics in Boston Offense Case
Citizens question whether a mayor who schemes against laws protecting moral welfare should be trusted. The inquiry notes official influence shielding offenders from arrest on premises rented by Boston’s mayor, highlighting alleged misconduct and concern over public integrity.
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Meehan campaigns against Mayor O'Brien backing Clark
Michael Meehan attacks Mayor O'Brien urging friends to vote for John M. Clark. Meehan claims he will mortgage all he has to defeat the man who relieved the city government of his presence. The text questions whether Clark agreed to appoint Meehan as street commissioner in return.
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Michael Englehardt Named to Head Custom House Restaurant
Michael Englehardt has been appointed to run the restaurant at the Custom House. A Post staffer once dined with him for six hours, noting his cooking is good.
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Clark downplays nomination exultation amid election talk
Mr. Clark says he does not exult over his nomination and suggests he will not celebrate the election either. The remarks imply restraint despite the political moment and emphasize steady leadership expectations.
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Herald Apology Acknowledges Journal's Illness
The Herald expresses regret for the publication of the Journal noting unawareness of the Journal’s serious condition and extending sympathy for its decline. The statement emphasizes remorse and a desire to acknowledge the misstep publicly.
Roundup of political and social curiosities from the era
A mosaic of brief items pulls quotes on speakers, elections, and public figures. Mentions include Sawyer, Meehan, Clark, Reed of Maine, Byronic statues, a Norfolk hog, and a city restaurant owner turning over a new wine list. Notes on Georgia politics, Carnegie, and a Norwegian-like cast of characters mix with humor about servants, cigars, and consular postings.
Wild animal and snake bites reduce in British India
Wall Street News notes a slow decline in fatalities from wild animal bites and venomous snakes in British India. Deaths from snake bites fell from 20,067 in 1883 to 19,629 in 1884, while overall cattle losses rose to 49,672 from 47,478. Tigers and leopards killed about 19,680 and 19,699 cattle respectively. wild animal destruction rose to 23,775 as poisonous snake kills remained high. Rewards systems increased recoveries, though some bold snake-killers paid with their lives.
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Boston Area Train Timetables on Causeway Street
A dense OCR style listing presents station stops and holiday weekend train times from Boston to several New England towns including Saco Portland Portsmouth Hampton Amesbury Newburyport Beverly Salem Marblehead and more. It notes departures mid morning and afternoon with Sunday services and a line by line schedule commentary.
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Trains from Boston Westbound schedules dated 1635
On and after Sunday Oct 18 1635 trains from Boston to the West run daily with many Pullman cars to Syracuse Chicago and St Louis. The timetable includes numerous stops such as Lardner Baldwinville Athol Orange and North Adams with various express and excursion services and multiple junction changes.
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