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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1884

Page

2

Massachusetts Fish Commission Nominee and Political Snippets

The piece surveys various political names and remarks. It notes Gov Robinson’s nomination of E T Lathrop to the fish commission and quips about Holman as a broad gauge locomotive. It also references Senator Sherman’s election investigation plan and Pennsylvania Democrats backing Randolph, while predicting he won’t be the presidential candidate.

Gov. Robinson E. T. Lathrop Springfield Fish Commission Ife the Sun Holman

Life rafts may outvalue life boats in city disaster

The piece argues that life rafts are more valuable after the Columbus disaster, noting only one raft was used and it floated away with several men who drowned. It also features quips about Atlanta and dismissive remarks on William Mahone, with Gen Newberry’s criticizing stance and a sharp jab at the Virginia senator.

City of Columbus New York Mail Nilsson Doys Japan Horace Capron Washington Gen Edmunds Paris New Haven Journal and Gourier Byrnesmonkey Fall River Georgia Florida Philadelphia Pall Mall Gazette Whistler H. Winthrop Pierce J. Alden Weir Paint and Clay Club London New York Art Club Boston Art Museum School Winthrop Pierce Doll & Richards Messrs. Simmons and Davis Mr. Pierce Forest of Fontainebleau Barbizon

Comstock praised for reform work in New York

In the Herald of New York a cable dispatch from Buenos Ayres reports a comet visible to the unaided eye in the southern hemisphere on Monday night. The paper notes language changes from naked eye to unassisted eye, reflecting evolving diction.

Anthony Comstock New York Herald Buenos Ayres

A Critique of Protection as a Barbaric Doctrine

The Chicago Inter-Ocean argues that protection is a tyrannical, greedy system used to prey on the many. It calls the term misnamed and urges a moral awakening, noting even in New York one party supports it while the other dodges the issue.

Chicago Inter-Ocean New York America Tarifa Hounslow Heath I. M. Gaugengigl William Willard Stephen N. Gifford Senate Frank Bird Lon. J. W. Johnson Quincy House Sorbi John A Brittany John B. Johnston George 5. Wasson Chase’s Marian J. C. Becket Bertha von Hillern Williams & Everett Elizabeth Boot Doll & Richards Gallens Childe Hassani Williams & Everett’s C. W. Sanderson Mt. Vernon Street

Massachusetts Election Sermon Tradition Described as Obsolete

The piece critiques the practice of an election sermon in Massachusetts, calling it a relic of old traditions rather than a necessity. It argues religion should not govern state affairs, notes clergy once governed lawmaking, and views legislative chaplaincy as a sign of political patronage with little real value today.

Massachusetts

Democratic party duty urged in presidential year

The writer argues Congress should act on principle despite political pressure and uphold duty over expediency. Carlisle’s election is praised as aligning with public will, pledging the Democratic party to progress on major issues and urging faithful national service beyond brief gains.

Congress Democratic Party Carlisle

Keifer and Tabor Lead in Turbulent Times

A collage of political and cultural notes. Keifer is highlighted as the Republican Speaker choice while Tabor remains unsettled. The piece also mentions figures such as Edmunds Capel Grevy and Capron, alongside notes on theater, journalism, and art exhibitions.

Joe Wins Big as Horse Dan Nets $9000 Night

Joe returns and stops the horse Dan during a high stakes game. Aces are called. Dan is auctioned for $4000 and reared at Joe’s cue. The crowd watches as the horse places a hoof on the ace, the card wins, and Joe walks away $9000 ahead after a long night of play.

Mauritius Mustang Joe Texas Dan Vanderbilt San Antonio Joe Mexico Jack Bryant Bryant Jack

Free trade talk in Boston and forgotten association

A letter to the Editor questions the existence and fate of a local free trade group in Boston. The writer asks if members are dead or alive and suggests a monument or lectures on tariff issues, signing as OLp Hickory. Ayer’s Cathartic Pills are advertised as renewing youth.

The Boston Post Olp Hickory Oston & Philadelphia Steamship Line Boston Philadelphia Spartan Kuman Long Wharf Charleston Savannah Wilmington West B. B. Sampson

Trains and Schedules Across Northern Division 1883

Timetables for Old Colony and Northern Division routes list Boston to Marlboro Fayville Southborough Clinton Leominster Fitchburg and connection towns. Key departures include 7 am 11.05 am 2.15 pm 4.85 6.30 pm from Boston and returns to Boston with multiple through tickets and through baggage handling.

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