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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1885

Page

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Timber needs and political shift frame post election mood

The navy yards are to be used as work shops not vote factories. England requires 290 million more feet of timber annually than it produces, raising questions about supply. The piece notes Republicans who opposed Blaine but now view the election outcome favorably and speak openly.

England Blaine Walt Whitman Lowell Courier Swift Ealing James Mann Ivy St Atlanta Swifr Specific Co

Julian Hawthorne Excels as Athlete and Novelist at Sag Harbor

Julian Hawthorne, noted writer and athlete, defeated a boy at Sag Harbor who had been throwing stones. The squire charged the youth $10 for the privilege, illustrating Hawthorne’s prowess and the era’s rough humor.

Julian Hawthorne Sag Harbor

Governor backs Harrison for Union Pacific director post

Gov Headly recommends L B Harrison of Cincinnati for government director of the Union Pacific railroad in Cleveland. Tferrison is unsure. Harrison’s link to the great fraud is unclear and not recalled.

Washington Post suggests replacing Sewell with Stockton

The Washington Post proposes that Jersey supporters reconcile differences to replace Senator Sewell with John P. Stockton, arguing a Stockton in the Senate would honor the party and benefit New Jersey.

The Washington Post Jersey Sen. Sewell John P. Stockton Senate

Democrats Favor Shaw for Biddeford Postmaster

The Biddeford Journal notes the appointment of Timothy Shaw as postmaster was not agreeable to most city Democrats yet asks why most leading Democrats urged the president to appoint him. Several candidates were possible, but Cleveland leaned toward Shaw, who is expected to make an excellent postmaster.

Biddeford Timothy Shaw Grover Cleveland Shaw

Hoadly Likely to Run Again as Ohio Governor

The article argues Gov. Hoadly should accept renomination, stating he faces Foraker again with stronger reasons for success. It notes the colored vote favors Hoadly, praises his record, and criticizes the Republican platform as weak. It contends white voters of character will back a trustworthy administration and urges continued leadership.

Hoadly Ohio Foraker Democratic Party Commonwealth Gov. Hoadly

Editors lament Blaine invitation to veteran encampment

Editor Keyes of the Sandy River Valley and Editor Boutelle of the Bangor Wailer lament Maine’s James G. Blaine not being invited to the Portland Grand Army national encampment. They argue Blaine’s honor deserved guest status and reference John Logan’s march.

Keyes Sandy River Valley Boutelle Bangor Wailer Brother Blaine Portland Maine James G. Blaine Grand Army John Logan

Boston Trade Clears Record High as Clearings Jump

The Post notes the weekly clearing house report shows a broad upturn in trade activity and business sentiment. Boston leads with over 75 million in clearings, a 24 percent rise from last year, marking the strongest weekly gain since 1888 and signaling a bottom and upward trajectory for autumn commerce. Across the nation, many cities report higher clearings while only a few show declines, mostly under 5 percent.

Post Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis New England

Appointment grid seeks united Florida post office pick

The Jacksonville Times-Union notes repeated calls for a Florida post office choice, urging an acceptable candidate to ease the president’s burden. It argues unity could extend to Massachusetts and other offices, warning the president may resort to arbitrary picks if factions persist.

Jacksonville Times-Union Florida Jacksonville Massachusetts

Springfield Plot to “Lay Out” Ames Rumor Claims

Times reports whispers from Springfield and Worcester that Republican convention moves aim to end Lieut. Gov. Ames. The piece notes foes plan to drive him from office, while Ames is warned he will outlive those scheming against him, using a sharp retort to bury their schemes.

Springfield Worcester Times Ames Commonwealth Avenue North Easton

All-Suhes and Weather Ramblings From Old Papers

A collage of quips and snippets from 19th century papers. Items mention hay weather, bank clearances, harsh jokes about public figures, and digressions on drowning swimming odds. Local curiosities include a New Bedford morgue talk, Helena barber mayor, and Prince Frederick Charles red prince chatter.

Hobart Pasha and His Royal Turkish Role

Hobart Pasha, a noted naval figure, served as inspector general of the Turkish navy and ran the Danube blockade in a sultan’s gunboat. In 1880 he became muchir and naval aide-de-camp, later marrying Kathleen Le Hore, a countess of the Holy Roman Empire, with Mrs. Hobart Mampden directing charity work in Constantinople.

Joel Chandler Harris South Joel James Mr. Tuffboy, Sr Jimmy Hartford Post Hobart Pasha England Earl of Buckinghamshire H. M.S. Driver Hoomarsund Crete Syra Danube Muchir Kathleen le Hore Ireland Hobart Mampden Societes de Constantinople Beaconsfield Gladstone New York Sun

Paris Letter to London Truth on the Red Prince

A Paris letter profiles the Red Prince, a double first cousin of the crown prince, now a bloated figure who drinks heavily. It notes his unsociable temper, the wife’s relief at military departures, and mentions Constantine and Frederick Charles. It details efforts to curb his obesity through Marienbad baths and other measures as fatty degeneration progresses.

Paris London Frascati Bazaine Metz Bordeaux Burgundy Moselle Constantine Germany Frederick Charles Saxe- Altenburg Prince Frederick Charles Duke of Connaught Holy Land Marienbad

Hungry Ducklings Hatch Comedy On Hartford Outing

A Hartford man and wife rode to Wethersfield on an open car to fish in a cove. While the wife watched a hen’s brood of 10 ducklings, the man tried to use them for bait, with the ducklings eagerly grabbing worms. After half an hour the man’s starched suit was soaked and he collapsed on a plank, vowing to never again feed the ten gluttonous little ducks.

Hartford Conn Wethersfield

Acquittal in Texas case shocks legal circles

The Atlanta Constitution reports Capt. Johnson’s acquittal in Greenfield Texas for murdering Miss Henry nearly a year after provocation. The decision questions emotional insanity defenses and the time needed to cool blood, suggesting potential courtroom trouble as a precedent.

Atlanta Constitution Capt Johnson Greenfield Texas Mss Henry

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