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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1884

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Huron Jail Attracts Visitors Amid Prairie News

From Dakota sources we learn the new jail at Huron is well patronized. Republican colleagues fear Carlisle as speaker and urge him to run for the senate. The Brandy Brook canal will supply Hartford’s storage reservoir with water. Aimed to draw people to the city.

Dakota Huron Carlisle Senate Hartford Brandy Brook

Italy leads in phone use per capita and organ popularity

The statement notes Italy has the highest per capita telephone usage, while the United States shows the greatest consumption of the Italian hand organ.

Italy America

Mayor Hill of Salem Mocked by Lowell Hand Organ

The Springfield Democrat notes respectful talk for Mayor Bill Hill of Salem while a Lowell-posed organ mocks him as an ass, reflecting political satire of the era.

Bill Hill Salem Springfield Democrat Butler Lowell Mayor Hill

Ohio Democrats in Columbus face long penalty for Senate bid

A prominent New Hampshire Democrat writes that Ohio Democrats in Columbus have caused a painful setback, noting it will be many years before they secure another Senate seat.

New Hampshire Columbus

City Clerk Goodrich Reelected Notes Praise from Court

Templeton writes to the Hartford Courant that Goodrich has proved an excellent officer. The remark stands out as a rare cross party compliment while the re-election question looms and indicates a strong Democratic tilt in the electorate.

Goodrich Templeton Hartford Courant

Palmetto Post Urges Congress to Establish Navy Yard

The Palmetto Post of Port Royal urges South Carolina and Georgia congressmen to unite for a navy yard at Port Royal. It notes several New England yards causing trouble and suggests buying a second hand yard in good repair as a cheaper alternative to new construction.

Palmetto Post Port Royal D. C Congress South Carolina Georgia New England Port Royalers

Editor notes Payne victory pleases Democrats. Republicans rejoice

The Cincinnati Enquirer editor says Payne's election to succeed Pendleton satisfies the democratic press and party, while Republicans do not like it. He notes outside Ohio only Republican papers show sincere satisfaction at Pendleton's defeat.

Cincinnati Enquirer H. B. Payne Pendleton Ohio

Democrats Gain Presidency of Boston Common Council

The republican press laments a Democratic majority electing one of their own as council president while noting voters elected Democrats to the council. They argue Republicans would have backed Wharton if in the majority and accuse the GOP of hypocrisy.

Common Council Boston Popular Branch Mr. Wharton

Randall praised as ablest Democrat by Boston Journal

The piece argues Mr. Randall appears loyal to district sentiment over caucus orders and Speaker guidance. It questions whether his alignment with Republican leaning views harms national Democratic unity and condemns any outsize influence by party factions.

Randall Boston Journal House Carlisles Morrisons Hurds Mr. Randall Congress

Wage cuts ripple across industries in election year

Across the nation wages fall in many sectors with Lewiston gingham mills among makers lowering pay. The piece argues protective tariffs and political pressure prompt shifts, noting imports of French Canadian operatives and the need for equal protection for workers and employers.

Lewiston Lewiston Mills

Protective tax plan for immigrant labor debated

A writer argues for harsh immigration taxes as a form of protection for workers, claiming labor is a man’s livelihood akin to materials used by manufacturers. He suggests a $100 tax for able bodied immigrant men and $50 for women to prevent pauper labor and flood the market. He insists protection must be direct and consistent, despite democratic concerns.

Europe

Fragments of Humor and Urban Oddities Across Nations

A collage of jokes and notes covers Falls from skateboards to reform talk, odd European scenes, and American oddities. Items include Beech er slang shifts, a Texas dishwashing machine claim, Icelandic literary note, and a NY street car tax on snow ridges.

The Mimic World Review of Boston Theatres

Boston Sunday Evening notes a quiet week in theatres with McCullough delivering strong Virginius and praise for Joe Haworth Viola Allen's debut. Confusion thrives despite opera competition with Dixey and Jarbeau praised for clever performances. Mansfield faces scrutiny over ego rumors while McCullough's genial image persists.

Bosston McCullough Virginius Col. Connor Booth Joe Haworth Boston Haworth Museum Joe Miss Forsyth Viola Allen Leslie Allen Wilson George Parks Willie Seymour O’leary Harry Dixey Mansfield Chicago John McCullough MecCullough Jolly Dan Maguinnis Handsome Dan

The Coffin Plate Of Louis XIV Reappears In Legend

In a St Denis public house M du Sommerard found a brass frying pan inscribed under coal and soot. Cleaning revealed it as the coffin plate of Louis XIV with three holes where the legs of the coffin once were. The pan was believed to be the missing relic, lending a curious tale about its origin.

Brewster Washington Freedman’s Bank Fifteenth Street Pennsylvania Avenue White House Benjy New York Times Cluny Museum Louis XIV France Navarre St. Louis Order of the Holy Ghost M. du Sommerard St. Denis

Bogs and Sheep Raise Letter to the Editor

A Boston reader argues for using trained collie dogs to protect sheep to avoid harsh dog laws. He suggests exempting trained dogs from licensing or banning dogs altogether, noting the emotional impact on dog lovers. Another letter denies fraud charges over undervalued imports and asks for publication.

The Boston Post Boston Mer. Klipstein Deniges Treasury New York Custom House

Decorative floor and table adornments from old silks

The piece surveys black satin groundwork with bright floral or figure motifs for mantle or table scarfs and mixed media wall or carpet treatments. It notes simple methods using old silk sponge with ale for body, decalcomanie crafts, and a revival of wallpaper-on-carpet floor decoration, with practical tips for borders, edges, and rug options.

Boston Post Portsmouth N. H Kensington Art Square

Fragmentary Transit Timetable Snippet

Railroad and route timing bits appear with partial schedules and numbers. The readable items show times, route codes, and fare figures intermingled with garbled text, none forming a clear full service listing.

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