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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1884

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Harmony in Dakota and national debates linger this week

The letter discusses Senator Johnson and Gen Logan's political peril tied to J. G. B. The Atlanta Constitution editor is criticized by the Courier-Journal editor as a "star-eyed jackass of the prairies." It calls Dakota to settle its local wars before statehood and cautions about domestic quarrels.

Atlanta Constitution Courier-Journal of Louisville Jackass Prairies Dakota United States Anna B. Newman Boston Suffolk William H. . Newman Nemica Mary A. Mith Thomas Curley

Enfant terrible Lieut. Gov. Ames at public dinners

Templeton remarks paint Lieut. Gov. Ames as the enfant terrible of public dinners. He is described as saying things a wise man would not think of and rarely speaking without a sharp remark or a shovel in his mouth.

Templeton Ames

St Jackson Day Promise Draws Across Cities

The Boston Journal prints a large political pledge for St. Jackson Day celebrations urging Democrats to refrain from seeking office and urging Republicans to accept a Democratic successor. It calls for broad circulation of Resolve No. 1 and notes in Columbus the bandanna moment and harmonious scenes among youths.

St. Jackson’s Boston Columbus The Boston Journal Allan Royal Mail Glasgow Carthagenian Siberian Estees Nail Britain Portland Liverpool Halifax N.S Londonierry Leve & Alden Washington Street Les ¥. Casey Broad Street Apitf J. & A. Allan State St St. Andrews Shediac Newcastle Bathurst N. B Digby Annapolis Kentville Windysr Yarmouth Irnro Picton New Glasgow Summerside Western Division Haymachmet Bonner Mil Desert St. John Nea Hall- Eestport Calais Mest Rockland Maine Central Grand Trank H Railways Lewisstom Augusta Alton Bay Hochester Eaxpeingtom Inn Rochester Manchester Concord N. H North Hennebunk Biddeford Saco Deaver and Exeter Great Falls Dever Vis Georgetown Georgetowns

Sargent of New Haven backs free raw material imports

Mr. J. B. Sargent of New Haven Coan writes a letter endorsing duty free raw materials. He runs a large hardware manufacturing firm employing about 900 workers, operating full time and already producing goods at prices enabling entry into foreign markets where he competes with home manufacturers. Gordon Burnham James E. English and Congressman Mitchell of Connecticut share his views.

J. B. Sargent New Haven Coan Sargent Gordon Burnham James E. English Congressman Mitchell Connecticut Mr. Sargent

Memorial for East Boston Surgeon Thorndike

Death of Dr. Thorndike of East Boston prompts a memorial meeting at the Universalist church next Wednesday evening. He was a skilled surgeon with warm humanity, serving rich and poor alike, and his loss is mourned deeply by friends and the broader community.

Thorndike Boston Universalist Church Phorndike

Object Lesson in Protection Sparks Trade Debate

A Nottingham hosiery maker leaves England for Rhode Island taking his workers with him. The Journal cheers, arguing for lower prices and free trade, while the writer condemns monopolies, noting tariff walls and labor market pressures. The piece questions consumer benefits and predicts continued protectionist sentiment.

Areve Journal Nottingham England Rhode Island Kis

McClure Praises Cleveland as Natural Business Executive

Col A K McClure of the Philadelphia Times lauds the president elect as a natural business executive who will govern on thorough business principles. He emphasizes tariff revision, honesty in government, and a civil service seen as business-like, warning both tariff monopolists and free traders against expectations of influence.

Col A. K. McClure The Philadelphia Times Tol McClure Delaty Cleveland Treasury Department

Cleveland pledges civil service reform praise

The article argues Gov. Cleveland supports practical civil service reform, placing public trust above party and personal interests. It predicts broad dismissals of many federal officers under his standard, while Col. McClure forecasts cautious but hopeful reform and national pride in Cleveland’s presidency.

Questions Cleveland Col. McClure Grover Cleveland

Christmas Snippets and City Tax Grievances Share the Page

A bustling collage of satirical quips and anecdotes opens with seasonal jests about New Year habits and Arctic travelers, followed by civic notes on Boston’s tax woes. A writer urges tax cuts, criticizes park spending, and touts efficient budgeting, contrasting Boston with Baltimore’s lower costs and higher high school output.

Boston Post Lincoln Rice Shurtleff Gaston Cobb Prince Green Martin Mr. Martin O’brien New York Battery Boston Back Bay Roxbury South Boston East Boston East Baltimore Atlantic

Hamphat Brothers Saga Sparks Industry Satire

A dramatic editor and a boastful manager clash over art funding and publicity. The Hamphat Brothers, famed thespian duo, are linked to a northern tour incident where Teddy Hamphat was shot after confronting a highwayman. The critic plans a star notice to boost a widow’s benefit, highlighting hypocrisy in the entertainment trade.

Hamphat Hamphat Brothers Teddy Hamphat Ukiah Ted Bella Union San Francisco Post

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