This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1888
Page
2
In Lowell a twelve year old girl who walked with a crutch for years after a knee injury during infancy has reportedly been cured through prayer at St. Joseph's Novena. The Geneva reader notes the crutch hung at the church altar as a sign of the event while hundreds seek to hear her story.
Congressman Russell replies to Whiting's letter and defends minority tactics in the Ways and Means fight over the Mills tariff bill. He contends hearings were limited to protect tax reductions, cites past sessions and Secretary Folger on hearings, and argues sugar duties would drop from 78 to 62 percent with the Mills plan while other duties fall.
A health tip urges keeping a baby’s diet steady and adding three or more drops of Murdock's Liquid Food to each meal to restore lost vitality. The guidance emphasizes not changing the food itself to preserve health.
The passage notes that from 1861 to 1885 the Senate could send vacancies to the House and the Keifer Congress of 1881 83 sought repeal of the four years tenure act but never enacted it. Cleveland upheld the law as sworn, filling vacancies by original appointment and never pledging other actions.
The President has pushed for broader civil service rules, facing funding limits and partisan opposition. Examinations were made practical and promotions tied to exams, with orders limiting partisan appointments on examining boards. Critics, chiefly Republicans, claim reform is hindered. supporters urge evaluation by practical gains and nonpartisanship. The piece argues for weighing progress under Cleveland against Grant Hayes Arthur and questions Republican fidelity to reform if returned to power.
The piece critiques the Republican party’s record on civil service reform, arguing reforms stalled after 1882 and were used for political gain. It cites failures in Kansas Ohio Illinois and Pennsylvania, notes officials in Massachusetts and Michigan paraded for reform, and claims party leaders exploited reform to protect partisans. It highlights pressure from the 1882 crash and references General Harrison, Arthur, and Fred Perry’s article.
The text records successive actions by U S cabinet departments as they broadened civil service classifications after a Democratic President was elected. It notes dates from Nov 19 through Feb 6 covering the War Navy Interior Treasury and Post Office extensions, including pay ranges from $720 to $2000 and excluding laborers messengers and watchmen.
The passage argues that the president’s stance on reform surpasses prior administrations. It contrasts St Louis and Chicago conventions, noting restrained civil service violations at St Louis versus blatant officialism at Chicago. It highlights Massachusetts officials' quiet duty while Chicago figures face criticism, and condemns Republican pledges amid Bush— or Beard—era rhetoric.
A Conant editorial argues civil service reform requires both a strong legal framework and educated public opinion. It critiques opponents who denounce Cleveland, urges persistent advocacy to Congress and state legislatures, and quotes Cleveland on gradual progress, lawful enforcement, and public consent to transform the spoils system.
The New St Andrew's Church on Chambers Street will open for services tomorrow morning at 10 30. The Rev Phillips Brooks DD will preach at the evening service.
A Bridgeport meeting led by Major David M Read urged free wool to aid two local firms Glover Sanfords Sons and Read Carpet Co. They argued tariff duty stifles American wool hat and carpet makers, hampers labor with higher costs, and blocks export markets. They urged removing all wool tariffs to boost domestic production and allow American wools to compete.
In Waltham Jay 27, Michael Lyons of the Bleachery attempted to cut his throat but was interrupted by his wife. He then turned on her and struck her about the head before officers Sergeant McKenna and Moody restrained him.
Allan Ironsides aged 80 died at City Hospital from burns suffered in a blaze on Dorchester avenue Thursday night. He passed away yesterday morning after the extensive injuries he sustained in the fire.
In Portland Oregon on July 27 Ben J King night driver and Frank Anderson night clerk for Pacific Express were arrested for a $10000 express robbery. They took the package from the box before departure and hid it near Andersons residence. Anderson confessed. Both suspects are young men.
Sunapee New Hampshire July 27 The bodies of Mr and Mrs Wentworth of Newton who were believed drowned in Sunapee Lake two weeks ago were found this afternoon by a diver who had worked since July 17.
The Webster Loom Company sued E. H. Higgins & Co. for patent infringement of a carpet weaving process. After fourteen years in court, the verdict favors the plaintiff but awards only 6 cents in damages, far short of the $30 million claimed.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.