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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1885

Page

2

Gold standard critique and the impact on workers wages

The President and Secretary Manning condemn the depreciated dollar as harmful to wage earners. They argue that a cheaper coin depresses labor value while prices for goods outpace wages, noting perpetual harm from base coin and irredeemable paper, a theme long warned by leaders.

Manning

Federal Courts need reform to relieve growing docket

The piece argues the federal judiciary, especially the Supreme Court, cannot keep pace with rising cases. It endorses a plan to shift original circuit court jurisdiction to district courts, expand district judges, and limit appeals to reduce overload and ensure speedy justice. It cites the President and Congress as responsible for timely action.

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Secretary Manning Report on Monometallism and Silver Coinage

The Treasury secretary’s exhaustive treatise argues for unity against the Blend dollar and calls to end silver coinage. It notes Manton Marble's European mission influencing finance authorities and cites the debate between single and bi metal standards with implications for the U S public market for silver.

Secretary Manning Secretary of the Treasury Manton Europe Congress Manning Missouri

Moonshine crackdown shows farmers and dealers taxed

A revenue agent traced cider brandy distilling from Boston to Connecticut uncovering many farmers making small quantities for personal use and neighbors. Some dealers shut doors, others settled by paying dues and penalties. some cases to be tried in U S Court. Collector Troup pursues thorough enforcement, ensuring government revenue.

Special Revenue Boston Connecticut United States Troup

City water bill debate stirs mayoral criticism and actions

The Journal condemns Mayor O'Brien for signing payment drafts on Fisher hill water board deals. The Advertiser recalls the mayor’s lack of charter authority, while noting his prompt removal of water commissioners and activism urging prosecutions of Simmons and Wilson. Meehan backs Clark amid ongoing conflicts.

O’brien Fisher Bill Advertiser Water Board Fisher Hill O'Brien Martin Brien Harding

Log cabin roots shape rise to high office in republic

The birthplace of the late Vice President Hendricks in a log cabin is cited by an excharge as evidence that many top leaders come from humble beginnings. It argues that rural youths, driven by ambition, often surpass pampered peers as cities rely on such recruits. Log cabin origins foster sturdy character and growth.

Cleveland Congress Blaine Wall Street Mr. Cleveland White House Abraham Lincoln Hendricks

Mayor O'Brien backs park preservation and Back Bay relief

The article praises Mayor O'Brien for preserving green spaces and breathing rooms in the city as well as backing a plan to keep Copley square property free. It notes his economy and popularity with residents who rely on the Common for relief from daily work.

Clark General Martin Mr. Clark O’brien Copley Square Back Bay

Mayor Martin and O'Brien Tax Dispute Highlighted

The Journal notes tax increases under Mayor Martin due to limited power, while praising Mayor O'Brien who secured earlier budget cuts and would veto excessive bills even under the old charter. It contrasts charter amendments with his willingness to risk the tax levy to curb excess.

Martin O’brien

Mayor O'Brien Pushes Library Plan to Crown Public Square

The article notes Mayor O'Brien's efforts to advance a proposed new public library building aimed at benefiting readers and filling a remaining public building vacancy around a city square. It stresses the need for continued mayoral push to crown the square as the world's most beautiful.

O' Brien O’brien

Meehan at Quincy House Polarizes Boston Mayor Race

The Democrats insist Meehan’s visits to the Quincy House show Clark headquarters there and reveal the agents aiding Clark in his bid for mayor. Voters are urged to assess the nature of the support and its source in this disputed arrangement.

Meehan Quincy House Boston Clark

Mayor O Brien Helps Boston Citizens on Rates and Taxes

Through Mayor O Brien in the old water board controversy he stopped unnecessary advance rates for citizens and pressed for a waiter rebate to large manufacturers and a lower tax rate to keep industry in the city.

O’ Brien Old Water Board Boston B. &. Currier N. E Washingtonxeat E. Hawley General Eastern Broadway New York

Templeton Endorses Clark in Herald Praise of O'Brien

The Journal notes Templeton’s strong endorsement of Mr. Clark in last Sunday’s Herald and his remark that Mayor O'Brien is an upright and conscientious gentleman. The items reflect positive public opinion and praise for local figures.

the Journal Templeton Clark Herald O’brien

Boston Journal skewed race fight fuels Irish voting claim

The Boston Journal accuses Hugh O'Brien of earning 3259 dollars daily while labeling Huh Flanagan at 2 dollars per day. It claims the paper pushes a race-based struggle and favors Irish voters only when they back the Republican ticket.

Hugh O’brien Huh Flanagan Jn Boston Journal The Journal

Dorchester Sanitation Focus Highlighted by Mayor O'Brien

Mayor O'Brien has given particular attention to the paving sewerage and general sanitary conditions of Dorchester. The people of that section should gratefully remember and recognize his services.

O’brien Dorchester

Mayor OBrien Prepares for Cholera Visitation

Mayor OBrien took active precautions against a cholera visitation and suggests needing his services more next summer than this past season.

O’brien

Meehan and Sawyer Target Meagher in Election Day Jest

A dialect poem mocks political figures Mike Meehan and Innseck Sawyer, urging fight against impeachment and warning of bold tactics. It depicts voters urged to beware, predicting the laugh will be on Mechan and Sawyer after election day.

Brien Mike Meehan Innseck Sawyer Inseck Sawyer Sawyer Meehan Republican Party

Bird Eye tale of Daniel Webster Vance and a town paper

A long satirical piece traces the rise and fall of Daniel Webster Vance as he seizes control of Birds Eye, a fledgling Idaho town newspaper. Stockholders back him with cash, subscriptions, and ads, but the hopeful editor’s rushed issues and missed deadlines reveal a fragile enterprise and wary community.

Bird Boise City Idaho Bird Eye The Eye Rustier Henry Griffin Daniel Webster Vance Vance Griffin

Lumber flume mail raft and seaside voyage jokes

In the mountains above Chico a lumber flume delivers mail by raft with residents retrieving their share before the craft continues downstream. A parishioner laments pew rent while the clergyman probes whether losses came from stock oil or a church fair lottery. A Philadelphia Call quip with married life and agreement follows, then a Chicago Herald exchange about sea travel and a seasick passenger who endures with his wife aboard an ailing voyage.

Chico Tombstone Puck Chicago Herald

Personal notes and quirky gossipy portraits from 19th century press

A collage of brief items about Emma Nevada’s San Francisco concerts earning 9000 dollars, Mayor Low of Brooklyn’s impending abroad trip, Mr. Gladstone resuming tree felling in Hawarden, and M de Lesseps delaying Panama plans for a twelfth child. Also mentions Carlos Charlie Long about Gordon, ex Governor Porter’s widow, Rev M J Savage’s Philadelphia address, Mile Weber's Paris debut praised by critics, Senator Palmer’s Font Hill in Michigan, Pontiac’s grave hoax, a St Louis rural curiosity, and Dr. Charles H Spurgeon’s aging health and career arc from boy preacher to Tabernacle founder.

Mayor Low Brooklyn Gladstone Hawarden M. de Lesseps Panama Carlos Charlie Long General Gordon England Porter Indiana M. J. Savage Academy of Music Philadelphia Weber Paris Rachel London Tizely National Guard Versailles Masine Mlle Corneille Senator Palmer Michigan Detroit Font Hill Pontiac Ronuac St. Louis Charles H. Spurgeon Waterbeach Cambridge New Park Street Southwark Exeter Hall Surrey Music Hall Newington Butts

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Boston and West rail schedule for Sunday October 18 1825

A historical timetable lists early morning and daytime express trains from Boston West to Syracuse Chicago and St Louis with sleeping and Pullman cars. It includes connections to Troy Greenfield Athol Deerfield and several towns with various departure times and routes, noting multiple ex and accommodation options and specific stops along the route.

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