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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1884

Page

2

Democrats discuss convention timing and names

The Utica Observer and Philadelphia Press back holding the national convention in August or September. The Post agrees. The Democratic Party faces tariff disputes, while Connecticut’s legislature nears mid-session as the senate has met briefly and the house a bit longer.

Utica The Post Democratic Party Philadelphia Connecticut Senate House

Beecher Opinion Sparks Debate Over Newspaper Type

A remark attributed to Mr. Beecher contends that printing in small type amounts to crime. The quote suggests he would disapprove of several items printed in newspapers in such compact type.

Mr. Beecher

Editor Owen to present The Editor in Hell poem

Maine Farmer editor Owen plans to entertain the state press association with an original poem titled The Editor in Hell. The piece comes amid Maine readers’ curiosity about the editor in question and follows a telegraph report on five Maine boys dying in a Pennsylvania mountain town.

Owen The Maine Farmer Press Association Hell Pine Tree State Telegraph Pennsylvania

Banking and trade outlook improves across the Midwest

The business outlook brightens with gains in dry goods and iron trades. In St Louis, banks show asset growth to 60,424,344 on Dec 31 1883 from 55,825,? in 1882, with deposits rising. Despite manufacturing clouds, overall trade volumes rise as stock and grain markets face liquidation but hint at renewed prosperity ahead.

New York Manager Chase St. Louis Clearing House The United States Bradstreet’s Post Langer

Tragic City of Columbus Disaster Reopens Old Griefs

Officials and residents mourn the City of Columbus loss as winter sea tragedies deepen sorrow in Boston and statewide. Officials weigh responsibility for the captain, possible disobedience, or unknown obstructions. The Glaucus mystery and past wrecks echo amid renewed grief and questions of duty.

Columbus Boston New England Atlantic

Protectionists and Courier clash over trade views

In a pointed exchange, the writer rebukes the Lowell Courier for misrepresenting protectionist aims. They argue protectionists seek to build up domestic industries to compete globally, not bar exports. The piece defends the principle against alleged non-intercourse with foreign nations and calls the Courier’s claims false.

The Lowell Courier the Post Post Courier God Protectionists Chicago Journal of Commerce Great Northwest Lowell Grinnell Iowa China

Porter and Justice and Langtry in Boston Theatre Chat

A collage of society notes, theatre chatter, and opinion from Boston and national papers. Mentions Porter, Ellen Terry, Langtry, Langtry in New York, Mr Stetson, and theatre critics praising or faulting performances. References include Rhodes, Nellie Barton, and various editors debating politics, temperance, and public figures.

Boston Mr. Morrison Prince Borowsky Frank Mordaunt Major Britt Miss Jewett Fessenden Anon Frank Daniels Januschowsky Daniels Richard Mansfield James Lewis Daly Lewis Mr. Barron the Museum Nat Goodwin Goodwin Irving Booth London James T. Powers Willie Edouin Powers Voye America Langtry New York George Riddle Metropolis Lily John Stetson Mr. Stetson Calisaya Caswell, Hazard & Co Charleston Savannah Florida Poon Ring Nickerson A. Dew Sampson Ebent Washington Street Fall River Providence Metropolitan Steamship Co New W York Adstory N. Y Leston Ocean Steamship Co N.Y South Carolina Teia Flo Alabama WN. A Avon Washington Pier 9 North River New Orleans Louisiana Texas New Mexico Arizona California Mississippi Red Rivers San Francisco Cal Samuel H. Seaman J. N. Magna

Gambetta's Prayer Book Sparks Church Controversy

A tale from France recounts Leon Gambetta sending a gold onlaid prayer book to his Catholic mother. After her death, Marie Bras appeared in church with the book, provoking indignation as a marriage follows a year after the tragedy, prompting reflections on great men and family life.

Washington Sherman Purgatory Philadelphia Lucy Hooper Paris Gambetta Cahors Garfield Napoleon Gahors Nice Leon Gambetta Marie Bras Madame Gambetta M. Gambetta France Mme. Leris

Randall Tariff Views and Democratic Prospects

Letter to the editor arguing that Mr Randall’s tariff favors revenue with incidental protection, aligning with Jefferson and Madison. It notes Democrats differ on modification scope, warns against portraying irreconcilable splits, and discusses 1884 prospects with Carlisle guidance. Also endorses Tilden-Hendricks for 1884 and calls for redressing 1876 wrong by restoring the old ticket with the eminent statesmen.

Boston Post Randall Carlisle Hewitt Morrison Thos Jefferson James Madison Andrew Jackson Jackson Buchanan van Buren Silas Wright Democratic Party Congress Claremont N. H The Tilden Hendricks

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Sly Amy Traintree

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