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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1885

Page

2

Concord GOP aims to nominate Col Charles H Sawyer for governor

The Boston Journal notes a long running movement in Concord to draft Col Charles H. Sawyer of this city as the Republican nominee for governor. The Dover Democrat recalls the effort has persisted for years but has yet to gain momentum.

Boston Journal Concord Charles Hi. Sawyer Dover Springfield Republican George M. Stearns Boston Stearns Leverett Salton C. N. Nelson Lumber Company Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company Boston Safe Deposit and Trust CO F. M. Lone

Questioned statues removal sparks talk of self government

An anxious correspondent asks if legislators ordered removal of Dr Franklin and Gov Sam Adams statues to show contempt for local self government. The writer speculates that, had the originals been present, the speaker would likely have ordered their removal as obstructionists, noting Sam Adams would not endure the gag law.

Dr. Franklin Sam Adams

Boston Man Rejected From New York Jury In Buddensick Case

A Boston resident living in Boston was refused service on the Buddensick case jury in New York Tuesday. The defense supported the exclusion, arguing the man was not acclimated to New York conditions and that incidents there differ from Boston. The piece notes Boston citizens struggle to grasp New York’s high risk building practices.

Buddensick New York Boston

President to Choose Between Stall and Butler in State Tour

The president may need to visit the western part of the state or another unexplored area to decide the selection. Personal preferences exist, but goodwill and general accord are expected whichever man is chosen. If indecision remains, the president might push forward with a strenuous effort.

Stall Peter Butler Phelps Prince of Wales Philadelphia Carling Angel Mount Airy Clifford Street John Blank Omaha Chicago N. H.D Togus Quartermaster’s and Hospital Taskeremaker Ational Home D.V. S Fogus H. A. Cobaugh Luther Stephenson, Jr

Montreal Consul General Stearns’s Fate Provokes Debate

The New York Tribune notes Montreal residents and officials urged preserving Consul General Stearns amid a plan to appoint a western political friend. Canadians prefer to run their own diplomatic business, yet Americans worry about loyalty and U S interests. The piece contrasts local support with Washington’s shift and highlights cross border tensions over appointments.

New York Tribune Montreal Zinnace Montreal Gazette Stearns Canada Post Dominion United States

Odds and Ends From Across The Nation In 1885

A digest of diverse notes covers Fargo population over 10,000, 8 million stoves in use, US egg consumption about 45 million daily, Kansas City boom status with 128000 population, and Paris champagne exports. It notes New York mosquitoes, new height limits for buildings, Illinois tax for Silk Culture, tropical gooseberry tree details, Tombstone Chinese wedding, an Oregon farmer seeking a wife, revolver jokes, cow tails dispute, rising Chautauqua influence, and North Yakima’s rapid growth with 14 buildings and 20 miles of irrigation.

Fargo, Dak United States Kansas City Scientific American Brooklyn Bridge New York Arizona California Philadelphia Central Park Wine Trade Review Reims Illinois Women’s Silk Culture Association Springfield Senate Florida Tombstone Ah Dude A. T. Clark Oregon Portland Westford Otsego County N. Y Houghton Farm West Point Orange County N.Y North Yakima Washington Territory

Potato Beetle as Teacher of Better Farming Ways

A New England farmer argues the Colorado potato beetle, long seen as a pest, has driven improved farming. He notes the insect’s presence encourages careful cultivation, boosting potato quality and land stewardship, and urges farmers to heed soil care to avoid waste, urging responsibility and opportunity.

New York New England Boston

Washington Cor and Ex-Congressman Lamieson Praise Brice's Rise

Ex-Congressman Lamieson of Lima narrates Cal Brice’s dramatic ascent from near ruin to millions. Brice, under forty, built wealth through railroads including Ohio Central Nickel Plate and a Sunday Creek branch, incurred losses, then recovered with savvy deals and Foster backing. Now in New York with a Murray Hill residence, Brice is described as cultured, intelligent, and relentlessly speculative.

Washington Cor Cleveland Lamieson Lima Cal Brice Jack Brice National Library Jerusalem Fremont Europe Charles Foster Ohio Central Foster Sunday Creek Valley Tast Tennessee Georgia New York Murray Hill

Henry Clays Grandsons and a Tragic Contract

The Augusta Chronicle recalls Henry Clay’s grandsons with alcohol and romance, noting Henry was killed in a barroom shooting. James once courted Miss Maggie Beck, but her marriage to Corcoran was halted by Clay. Miss Beck died soon after due to a cold feared to be linked to a church tragedy. The threat led to a lost wedding and tragedy.

Augusta Henry Clay Henry James Maggie Senator Beck Mr. Corcoran Clay Miss Beck

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