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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1885

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Tallapoosa Urges Work Ethic Shows Shift in Administration

The Tallapoosa calls for a return to labor as many have loafed for years. He denounces luxury items like carpet knights and pleasure boats as inappropriate in current administration.

Adinistration

Postmaster's Death Sparks Political Test Case Talk

A Pennsylvania postmaster, found short in his accounts, shot himself. Since he had not completed his term, Republican papers may claim the incident serves as a test case and suggest appointing another Republican with the brains to succeed him.

Pennsylvania

Secretary Whitney Eyes Opened Books for Audit

Secretary Whitney proposes to examine the books with an expert accountant to uncover disclosures. The Chandler and Robeson regimes are likely to test the auditor most.

Whitney Chandler Robeson

Secretary Bayard Sets Firm Yet Dignified Central America Policy

Secretary Bayard advocates an assertive yet proper approach to the Central American complication. The policy is meant to be aggressive for those seeking government rights while remaining above board and free of any suspicion of improper motives or malodorous conduct.

Bayard

Postmaster General vows letters buoyed by office hunger

It is reported that since taking office Vilas has received at least 4509 letters from postmasters seeking to keep their positions. The note suggests that the appetite for office spans parties, not just Democrats. Republicans, though active for 24 years, show an enduring longing for appointments.

Vilas

Senate life turns tense as teller faces cross party criticism

Teller attracts criticism from both Republican and Democratic associates as he is pressed to explain his recent actions. He recalls fresh matters requiring reckoning and isolation amid political pressure. The senator notes that life in office is not always pleasant.

Teller

Trade balances with nations in 1883 US data

Table shows the 1883 trade with foreign nations, exposing exports and imports and currency balances. It notes most balances are settled by bills on England, with the US losing about 100 million dollars yearly, and separates North and South American trade for analysis of reciprocity treaties.

England North South America Argentine Republic Bos Pratta En Sakaksias Belgium Seus Uoradagr. Vc Stier Hawaiian Islands Japan Netherlands el Sas Als Bos Keensna Aekes Ee Pturon i Eek RUDGE OPA Sas Taco Feige Db Spabich Norway Bia

Higgins as treasury appointment clerk sparks political uproar

A critic questions Higgins to be appointed treasury department clerk, arguing his private secretary role carries little power yet fears his ties to the spoils system. The piece suggests Republicans seek broader targets and notes Manning and the president have limited control over Higgins.

Higgins Treasury Department Manning Ian Higgins

Critics debate Miller appointment amid political rivalries

The passage argues the president acted wisely in appointing Miller, noting public reasons against Thompson were sound but unnecessary to justify Miller. It recalls prior criticism of Randall and suggests critics should accept Miller's selection without alleging factional favoritism.

Thompson Miller Randall

Odd Bits From The Nation In A Hodgepodge Ledger

A column of scattered observations and sly quips notes varied items from humor to politics. It cites Khartoum pronunciation, a jail sentence for bigamy, a Toledo hotel elevator kiss trial, Irish legends, scientific musings, gas fears, and small town oddities. Several brief anecdotes mention editors, ministers, skating rinks, and a 5 year old tobacco smoker, all treated with wry understatement.

BIRD'S-EYE VIEWS Touches on Suffrage and Oddities

A collage of brief items ranges from Senator Walthall’s moustache and Tangier island mackerel propagation to Edmonds seeking a $20,000 four story brick home permit, glue and paraffin labels for acids, and a 1887 Wisconsin vote on woman suffrage in schools. It notes a New York charity orchid exhibit, Bolivian cotton tree seed nitrogen content, and a French academy seed paste as milk substitute. It also covers lightships connected by telegraph, a humorous Locust Grove rooster, and a Britannica tone piece on China’s name origin. The clip includes mining relics near Kamas Utah, a 63,000-volume Capitol law library led by John Wilkinson, gum arabic shortages in Africa, and price jumps. It closes with civil service reform debates, a Treasury watchman anecdote, and a German silver spoon worker’s hair color.

Walthall Tangier Island Edmunds Washington Wisconsin Senate New York Bolivia French Academy Billy Shell Locust Grove Henry County Chanticleers Macon Celestial Empire China Kamas Utah Law Capitol Supreme Court John Francis Nicholas Wilkinson United States Soudan Senegal War Whitney Jay Gould Gould Whitpey Twentieth Infantry Cleveland Buffalo Courier Remiu Republican Party Treasury Canal Bridge Seventh Street Albany Argus

Senator Lamar and Ellis Make Amends in Humorous Pledge

In a playful exchange reported by the New York Sun, Senator Lamar admits he often greets new members poorly. Ellis objects to the habit and laments the cold treatment. Lamar jokes that if insulted again, Ellis should punch him in the ribs, and they end by renewing their friendship.

Ellis Mr. Ellis Mr. Lamar New York Sun

Green Isle and Green Haired Irish Spoon Makers

The piece describes Irish workers in spoon factories dyed green through years of polishing and buffing. It warns the process harms health, with copper-rich German silver and emery dust causing lung disease. Guards or sponge masks protect workers, while access to factories became restricted over time.

New Haven Register

A SEPTUAGENARIANS VOICE ON United STATES SAILORS

A Boston letter writer in 1885 argues the nation has become landbound, with fleets manned by foreigners. He asserts lack of native sailors hurts ships, cites high foreign crew wages and old habits, and says Congress cannot create sailors. without them ships fail.

The Boston Post Congress Boston

Probate Court notices for Margaret Cummings and George Foster Williams

The Suffolk Probate Court issues notices to next of kin and interested parties regarding the estates of Margaret Cummings of Boston and George Foster Williams of Boston, asking interested persons to appear or respond per the will and estate procedures.

Massachusetts Suffolk St Lydia Nason Hallowell Maine Franklin Houdlette Kennetec Suffolk Suffolk Savings Bank Boston Boston Post Joan W. McKim Esquire Eluah George Register Margaret Cummings Said Commonwealth of Massachusetts George Foster Williams Inain County John O. Williams Charles Davis Susan GO. Williams Reston Post Elijah George Patrick Riley James S. English Sald David Neagle Joan W. McKim. Esquire Fanny R. Dudley Isoston Charles H. Corliss Joan W. McKim. Esqaire

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