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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1885

Page

2

O Brien Favored in Boston City Charter Reform

The piece praises Mayor O Brien and reform in Boston calling him a strong, honest leader who saved money, defended parks and streets, and pursued justice. It warns that O Brien’s defeat would hurt municipal reform and depict Clark Meehan as the opposing force backed by Republican efforts to buy votes.

O’brien Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Low Brien Reform Club Adulrs O'Brien Clark Fisher Hill Simmons Wilson O Brien Meehans Republican Party Mr. O'Brien O' Brien Clark-Meehan Republican City Committee Meehan

Civil service reform and the Jeffersonian approach

A Civil Service reform critique argues the spoils system corrupts Congress and the presidency, hindering laws and tax reform. Advocates urge merit in selecting congressmen, stressing honest party service over office distribution and urging distrust of mugwumps while pushing reform as essential to effective governance.

Oston Civil Service Reform Schurz Eaton Reform Club Korg Congress Federal House of Representatives Cleveland Minneapolis Tribune Blaine Navy Department Chicago Times

Logan set to scrutinize removals over Palmer Chicago

The piece argues John A. Logan will lead scrutiny of Palmer's removal and questions the ex Postmaster's interference. It cites affidavits from Chicago Post Office employees alleging partisan actions, late deliveries, vacated offices, and parade stands built for viewing the procession. It questions Logan's stance and supports the President's bids for a new order.

John A. Logan Palmer Chicago Logan Ife Postoffice Department Vilas Cincinnati Ohio Lot Wright United States Tim Wastundon Street Boston Springfield Pittsfield Albany Wooton the & Am Syracuse N. W Buffalo Cleveland Toledo Rochester Nipalis Detruit North Adams Chatham

Respectful tone at Rus sell speech sparks audience exit

A Friday evening talk by John W. Russell criticizing Hayes and Garfield drew admiration for truth but anger from several in attendance who left hall and even kissed the speaker after remarks on Tilden. The editorial defends civil service reform and notes praise for Suttonstall and O'Brien at a Reform Club dinner.

Russell Hayes Garfield Tilden Civil Service Reform Republican Party Suttonstall O’brien Reform Club Eigil Service

Templeton Defends Clark as Murphy Balances Charges

In his Topics column yesterday, Templeton criticizes Mr Murphy for attacking Mr Clark’s fitness for mayor and claims Murphy’s charges strike below the belt. The Adver tiser notes Murphy supplied a statement when pressed for proof, while Clark says the accusations concern attempted illegal acts tied to city real estate dealings.

Herald Templeton John Murphy Clark Mr. Clark Mr. Murphy

Mayor O'Brien taxes and deeds versus words

The Journal mocks claims that Mayor O'Brien is only an economist who reduced taxes. It cites 1884 contingent fund figures and expenditures under prior mayors vs O'Brien, asserting large increases in appropriations and substantial spending through the year. It argues the record proves actions speak louder than words.

O’brien Martin George William Curtis Wendell Phillips O'Brien

Republican Committee Scatters Posters as Fallacious Claim

The Republican city committee distributed posters across the city on Saturday night and yesterday touting John M. Clark as "the friend of the workingman." The note warns that Boston workingmen may be misled by the claim, and conveys skepticism about its sincerity.

Republican City Committee John M. Clark Boston Causeway Street Friend Street Buston FO Biddeford Saco North Conway Wolfeboro Great Fails Fochester Ivover Portsmouth Hampton Beach Rye Beach Amesbury Newburyport Epswich Pi Wenham Rockport Gloucester Branch Met Rpm Beverly Middletom Peabody and Denvers Nia Het. Danvers Salem Marbie Beed Swampscott Stet Marblencsa Mlymm Chelsea Everett Saugus Lynnanaway Lynn Ami Ret Rievere Newbouryport Het Portland Bangor St. John Halifax Datli Baturaay Seiura Saucus Western Division North Berwick Scarborough Junction Jas. T. Burber Gen’ Manezer

Pennsylvania fans a gas duty bid to Congress

The Pennsylvania people propose to Congress a duty on all natural gas imported into the United States as a guarantee of good faith rather than a protection measure.

Pennsylvania Congress

Distribution of Funds for John M. Clark Campaign Begins

Funds to aid John M. Clark’s canvass started Saturday. Authorities know some recipients of the aid and will monitor current holders of the money.

John M. Clark

John M Clark Recalled as True Friend of Irishmen

Meehan acts as his indorser while Clark is hailed as a true friend of Irishmen. Ie is described as not their friend earlier when he was a know-nothing, indicating shifting loyalties or public perception.

Vanderbilt John M. Clark Meehan

Boston voters urged to back Mayor O'Brien for charter benefits

The appeal argues that Boston taxpayers will receive full benefits from the new charter if they support Mayor O'Brien. The message frames the referendum as a test of leadership and fiscal outcomes for the city.

Boston O’brien

Deacon on the Old Time Politics in Boston

A collage of quips, names, and captions from the era, mocking politicians and public figures. Jokes touch on Clark Meehan and others, with satirical lines about elections, libraries, and the press. Includes quotes about Vanderbilt, Cleveland, and Blaine, plus a Texas grave digger anecdote.

Remarkable Bits From A Static Era And Notable Figures

A collage of social and political chatter cites Uncle Sam’s liquor bill at 553000 dollars, notes a Shelley society in London, and Whistler’s American lecture tour. It mentions various figures and events including Arabi Pasha, Colonel Rockwell editing the late President’s papers, Senator Fair’s wealth, Governor Hoadly’s bondsman risk, Leeke’s earnings from Theodore Thomas tours, Vanderbilt rail purchase fees, and Stanford’s planned philanthropy. Also notes a Deaf Mutes club in Paris, a Ford’s Opera House meeting with ex-Minister Kelley, a Middlesex deputy sheriff’s stroke, and Queen Victoria’s letter to Emperor William on Prince Alexander of Bulgaria.

Whistler America Ceylon Arabi Yasha F. H. Hedge Oliver Wendall Holmes John W. Goding West Point Massachusetts Paris Collins Ford Opera House Washington Italy A. M. Kelley Congress Horace Collamore Woburn Middlesex County Supreme Court East Cambridge Robert P. Porter Tariff Commission England Denmark Sweden Victoria William Alexander Bulgaria Prince Bat

Sol Smith Russell Father In Law Pranks Aboard A Poker Tale

A Chicago News fragment recalls Sol Smith Russell in a Milwaukee scene at the Plankinton House with a tale of his father in law Oliver Optic. The anecdote contrasts Sol’s fame, New England training, and theatrical likeness with a card play joke amid humor about gambling and tragedy. A Mexico letter notes a stone image near Vera Cruz linked to a folk tale of marriage prospects for women, damaged by stone throwing.

Sol Smith Russell Peert Sol New England Milwaukee Plankinton House Waal Strang Mr. Adams Oliver Optic Chicago News Vera Cruz Mexico

Fragmentary OCR: local notice inout unclear

The readable fragments show inconsistent characters and stray numbers making the event or entity unclear. No identifiable persons organizations or places can be confirmed for a concise, factual headline or summary.

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