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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1884

Page

2

Mahone Considered Pivot in Republican Campaign Tactics

The text suggests Mahone may be chosen for a key campaign role as a soap dispenser, replacing Dorsey who is temporarily unavailable, in the upcoming Republican effort.

Mahone Vice Dorsey

Boston hurrah for elevated roads urged

Boston joins push for elevated roads though city has not demanded or campaigned for them yet. The Philadelphia Times notes supporters accept eventual construction while local protests and options remain unsettled.

Boston Philadelphia Times

Deaths in Packer Family Highlight Long Link to Lehigh Valley

The passing of Harry E. Packer, president of the Lehigh Valley railroad, underscores a puzzling family sequence. Six years earlier Judge Asa Packer marked his golden wedding, with all family members present. now the father, mother, and two sons are dead, leaving Miss Mary F. Packer as the sole survivor.

Harry E. Packer Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Asa Packer Mary F.packer Burnham Wardwell New York Sun Worcester Sheriff Sprague Wardwell Massachusetts Congress Fitz Johnn Porter W. Ambler Union Wendell Phillips Boston Ohio Dalzell Keifer Philadelphia Times Boston Post Philadelphia Northern Pacific Villard Hartford Post Buffalo Courier Rochester Henry 8. Potter Alfred Charles B. Potter Jennie B. Potter Rochester City Hospital Rochester Industrial School Female Charitable Society Charles Potter Middlesex Silas H. Haskell Newton Maria L. Abbott Cambridge George M. Brooks Esquire Ann Cusick Suffolk Sala Ann Cusick Barrows & Whipple Bartlett Green Street Jamaica Plain Charles G. Chick James M. F. Howard Fetm Iw

Death of Hon. William Butterfield Ends New Hampshire Democratic Editors Era

The death of Hon. William Butterfield of Concord NH removes the last of a brilliant coterie of democratic editors that included Isaac Hill Henry H Carroll Edmund Burke and James M Campbell. For over fifty years they championed democratic principles with earnestness. Butterfield later served as secretary of state and on the board of equalization, a public loss to the state.

William Butterfield Concord N.H Isaac Hill Henry H. Carroll Edmund Burke James M. Campbell New Hampshire Butterfield

Morrison tariff bill faces early House debate

The article discusses an expected 20 percent general tariff reduction and questions protectionists' opposition. It recalls the tariff commission's prior stance and editorial praise, noting the current issue arises from how protectionist interests respond to the proposed cut. The piece highlights political maneuvering by the Ways and Means chair seeking proof of sincerity from protectionists.

House Tariff Commission New York Tribune Congress Commission Tribune Ways and Means Committee

Indians and opera notes in a busy theatre week

A varied week in theater circles features Mrs Langtry’s savvy management and strong stage business while opinions clash on politics and railroads. Observations cover heavy crowds, new acts, stage tricks, and street conditions across major U S cities with sharp commentary on public tastes and display.

Boston Mrs. Langtry Morris Park Theatre Harris the Howard Barney McNulty

Fragmentary Local Schedule Snippet

Small fragment lists several times and figures in an unclear order. The readable items include 7.40 am 3.50 5.20 1.80 am and 1 15 with 6.8 1 ur. No clear event or names emerge from the fragment.

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