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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1885

Page

2

Campaign Mercy Plea Stirs Governor Aid Request

Mr Stillman B Allen is urged not to use a campaign file of the Journal before the governor to plead for mercy for Nicholson. The note adds that even the governor is ashamed of such tactics.

Stillman B. Allen Journal Nicholson

Public Man John Quincy Adams Praised and Questioned

The Sun quotes praise and critique of Hon. John Quincy Adams. It labels him an able public figure whose main fault is turning his back on the public and notes his suspected free trade stance. It compares his approach to Frank Hurd and stresses his candor when convictions are unpopular.

the Sun John Quincy Adams Adams Frank Hurd

Albany Argus Praises Free Delivery Alignment With Capen

The Albany Argus notes that Congress favors extending the free delivery system in the post office, aligning with Nahum Capen’s views as stated in his letter to the postmaster general published in the Boston Post about a month earlier. The referenced correspondence is republished in the Argus columns.

Albany Argus Congress Post Office Department Nahum Capen Boston Post Argus

Boston Pilot Announces March Dividend for Lost Depositors

The Boston Pilot states a 10 percent dividend will be paid on March 9 at its office to depositors who lost money through the former proprietor's failure. It notes Mr. O'Reilly cannot visit Canada and suggests harsher action for non legal claims versus theft of bank deposits, touching on imagined forgiveness by the English government and winter sports in the Dominion with American refugees present.

The Boston Pilot O'Reilly Canada Dominion Joseph H. O’ Neil Turkey Cleveland New Orleans Vermont Japan Dana Morse South Carolina Palmetto Daniel Manning Daniel Lockwood Daniel Lamont Grover Cleveland Jenks Worcester Boston Thomas Jefferson Alabama Maine United States Harvard College George Frisbie Hoar Demosthenes Brooklyn Eagle Col. Vilas Oregon Hippie Mitchell Mitchell Lewiston Gardiner Salvation Army Brown New York Times Illinois Chicago News Washington Capital Boston Herald Springfield Republican Allen Minnesota England Egypt Wolseley Gordon Johnnie Chicago Herald John Bingham Dallas Mrs. Morris Texas Siftings Johanie Jarphly el Mahdi Mrs. Jarphly Pittsburg Arkansaw Rhode Island New Hampshire Delaware Michigan Kansas Nebraska Ala

Buffalo sidewalks in disgraceful condition amid heavy snow

The Buffalo Courier asserts that almost every city faces poor sidewalks during icy slush periods, but Buffalo stands out with the most disgraceful sidewalks among cities of 20 000 or more. It notes Buffalo receives more snow than some other cities.

Buffalo Courier United States Wich Buffalo Chicago St. Paul

Trade barriers threaten profits and invite retaliation

The piece argues that high tariffs by Germany France and Britain against American grain pork and flour will backfire by shutting doors to profitable trade. It warns that protectionist moves reduce national prosperity and push rivals to retaliate, urging reciprocal, enlightened self interest over unilateral selfishness. It concludes that reciprocity remains a core economic principle.

Germany Dominion Great Britain India

All-Sorts Scribbles and Streetwise Jokes From The Nation

A collage of witty items and social quips from a late 19th century periodical. It ribbingly mocks politics, gossip, censorship, fashions, and daily life with names and places like New York, Buffalo, Burlington, Philadelphia, and Boston. It notes odd anecdotes about milk shortages, beekeeping strength, and a joke about a fortune teller to amuse readers.

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