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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1885

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2

Trustees doubt women as presidents at Vassar College

The trustees of Vassar college doubt a woman is fit to be president, while Wellesley College continues to operate under womanly auspices with apparent smoothness and success.

Vassar College Wellesley

President to flee Washington for the north woods

The president plans to leave Washington and head into the northern woods, inviting caution as office seekers loom. The journey follows political upheaval and growing public scrutiny amid pests like black flies and mosquitoes.

Washington Nort Woods

Reform stance from The Oxford Eagle on ballot box stuffing

The Oxford Miss Eagle signals a cautious reform stance saying there must be no more ballot box stuffing except in cases of absolute necessity. The editor frames the issue as a measured approach rather than rigid overhaul.

Oxford

Landslide Vision for New Hampshire Politics Before Winter

Residents observe the scene as a political landslide looms in New Hampshire. The anticipated upheaval aims to clear long standing issues at Angèan stables and is expected to unfold before the first snowfall.

New Hampshire

Deacon Smith Predicts Ohio Victory and Water Vote

Deacon Richard Smith, known for past prophecies, foresees a sweeping Republican win in Ohio and a minor cold water vote. He once was praised as a prophet but reportedly lost grip when Hoadly won office.

Richard Smith Ohio Hoadly

War department takeover of Cheyennes and Arapahoes eyed

The plan to hand full control of the Cheyennes and Arapahoes to the War Department draws close scrutiny. If successful, other tribes may soon be placed under direct department authority.

War Department

Prince Henry and Beatrice wed amid royal scorn

Nearly all of their royal nibses turned up their noses yesterday when poverty-stricken Prince Henry of Battenberg wedded Princess Beatrice, but it will not be surprising if it turns out that the young prince has more sand and horse sense than all of their royal nibses together.

Prince Henry of Battenberg Beatrice

Deacon Richard Smith Sees Republican Victory in Ohio

Deacon Richard Smith of Cincinnati told a New York Tribune correspondent he is confident of a Republican win in Ohio this fall. He rarely has a chance to speak in his home city, appearing instead in papers other than the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.

Deacon Richard Smith Cincinnati New York Tribune Cincinnati Commercial Gazette

White Folks Protest Segregated Bathing At Shore Park

In Asbury Park and Ocean Grove, white residents protest that colored people should use separate bathing areas. The areas lie north of the Mason and Dixon line, yet the attitudes mirror those elsewhere.

Asbury Park Ocean Grove Park the Grove Mason and Dixon

Queen Victoria's Youngest Daughter Marries Weak Match

The youngest daughter of Queen Victoria wed yesterday in a union judged the poorest match among the royal brood. Once she favored high ranks, recalling Princess Louise who preferred a crossing sweeper to a marquis of Lorne. As aging alters views, opportunities for marriage shrink.

Queen Victoria Louise Lorne

Agriculture chief creates bird study unit in Washington

Washington reports the commissioner of agriculture has formed an economic ornithology division and named Dr. C Hart Merriam a special agent to explore how birds affect agriculture and insects. The New York Sun questions its necessity as a bureau, noting the sparrow issue echoes broader tribal policy debates.

Washington Commissioner of Agriculture C. Hart Merriam New York Sun New York New England Boston Philadelhia Baltimore New England Limited Hartford Willimantic Waterbury Danbury Brewster'shkill Newbury New Britain Bristol Manchester Pate Rockville Conn London Norwich Providence Southbridge and Webster Soha Putnam Dudley St U. Mt. Bowdein Harvard Dorchester Mattapan Hyde Park Readville Oakdale Elamwood Lil.lo Islington Kellis Norwood Norwood Central Winstows Tiltons Walpole Highland Lake Ew. Franklin R. Blackstone Woonsocket Division Needham Woonsocket Middletown New Haven Pullman Sterbury Fishkill Air Line Phergy Granada Central York Norwch New London Danielsonville City of Worcester City of Washington Street Itrner

Anniversary of Mormon occupation of Salt Lake Valley

The thirty eighth anniversary of Brigham Young’s occupation of Salt Lake Valley will be celebrated. The piece notes a possible declaration of independence as a response to recent events, arguing for harmony with U S institutions rather than defying authority, and acknowledges past injustices against the Saints.

Salt Lake Valley Brigham Young

New Hampshire savings banks called to testify on outside investments

Notices issued by the house committee on banks in Concord summon 14 cashiers and bank commissioners to appear next Wednesday to testify on a bill restoring a 1881 repeal limiting savings institutions to invest no more than half their deposits outside the state. The hearing aims to determine the extent of farm loan and western security investments.

The Post New Hampshire Concord House Committee On Banks

Ohio and the Democrats in 1880 election prospects

The piece argues Democrats might carry Ohio in 1880 with any decent candidate or with Hoadly's renomination, aided by prohibitionists. It cautions against overemphasizing Ohio's result for national salvation, noting Ohio’s political flaws and mercenary tendencies. It urges focusing efforts on other states where outcomes matter more and party unity matters more than Ohio’s fate.

Ohio Hoadly

Hoar chosen as Massachusetts Republican Moses for year

The Norfolk club banquet remarks by Senator Hoar hint at the keynote of the Massachusetts campaign and the party’s path forward. Lodge’s shelving and Hoar’s favored role as permanent chairman signal internal divisions, while Ohio Republicans’ likely initiative suggests continued discord and a fractured GOP outlook.

Senator Hoar Moses Republican Party of Massachusetts Hoar Norfolk Club Senator Logan Lodge

Opinion on Cleveland and public affairs quoted

The article presents Mr B illcber praising Cleveland as a conservative, wise and firm leader deserving pride. It notes he would not want the local post office and compares Cleveland to a teetotaler from Virginia, arguing he shows none of the bigotry his accusers allege.

B. P. Illcber Cleveland Virginia Grover

Vermonter Edmunds Draws Attention Aboard Voyage

Tommy Creamer of Tammany hall reports on Senator Edmunds during a trip to England. He highlights Edmunds's drinking at meals and fondness for comforts, noting the prohibitionists might use the tale against him if he seeks the presidency.

Gath Tommy” Creamer Tammany Hall Senator Edmunds England Edmunds

Abolition of convict leasing urged by Southern papers

The Charleston News and Courier leads a movement against convict leasing in the South. It cites recent brutalities in South Carolina, Louisiana, and Alabama and argues the evils are inherent and irremovable. Influential Southern papers unite to end the system.

Charleston News and Courier South Carolina Louisiana Alabama Charleston

They Hate to Give Up in Public Service Jobs

A Maryland postmaster committed suicide after learning of his potential removal by a local Democratic committee. A Ohio postmaster allegedly went insane for a similar reason, and a Drehersville Pennsylvania postmaster has vanished, neighbors fearing removal used as motive.

Maryland Ohio Drehersville

Plank Favored Against President Over Postmaster Fire

The selection of George Frisbie Hoar to preside over the coming republican state convention suggests a plank should condemn the president for revoking the appointment of Copiah Meade, the Hazlehurst postmaster. Doubtless Mr Hoar will see that the plank is inserted.

George Frisbie Hoar Copiah Meade Hazlehurst Hoar

Cheeky If True Remonstrance Over Rebel Appointments

Washington reports a veterans committee protested the president over numerous rebel appointments including David M. Key as postmaster general A T Akerman as attorney general James Longstreet as foreign minister and US marshal Guerilla Mosby as consul general with brigadiers Hughes and Hough among those named.

Washington Committee of Union Veterans David M. Key A. T. Akerman James Longstreet United States Guerilla Mosby Hughes, Hough

Oddball Clippings of a Busy American Day

A collage of jokes and jibes from urban and rural papers. Notes on politics, fashion, crime, and society mix with quips about names, bands, beards, and a tongue in cheek view of daily life across cities like Springfield and New York.

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