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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1884

Page

2

Butler Leads Massachusetts Delegation to Democratic Convention

Ben Butler will head the Massachusetts delegation to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He and John Kelly are described as the lions of the delegation amid discussions of street plans in Boston, with the New York Mail and Express proposing trees in new streets.

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Whitman’s Top Poet Picks Honor Emerson and Bryant

The American poet Walt Whitman declined to state his opinion openly but ranked Ralph Waldo Emerson first and William Cullen Bryant second as the highest regarded figures of American poetry.

Walt Whitman Emerson Bryant

Public works appoint Negro foreman in Cincinnati

The Democratic board of public works in Cincinnati names a Negro foreman of the catch-basin gang. The position is not lucrative, but it is described as better than any Cincinnati Negro would likely receive from Republicans.

Democratic Board of Public Works Cincinnati Haron Connecticut

Maine Republicans Favor Split Over Temperance Amendment

The Maine Republicans express support for cautious temperance reform while split within the party causes some members to oppose the constitutional amendment and others to back it, a careful balancing act noted as a prudent straddle.

Maine

Minneapolis Union Depot Rivalry Looms Over Twin Cities

Amid plans for a massive Minneapolis depot projected at 1000 feet long and surpassing Chicago and New York rivals, work is underway. The note urges St Paul to abandon its small depot project and build a rival to outdo the Minneapolis monster.

Minneapolis Union Railway Chicago West Grand Central New York St. Paul

Morrison bill illustration through a blacksmith tale

The Tribune uses a blacksmith who cannot craft a clevis to illustrate the Morrison bill, choosing to make a horseshoe instead. The point appears as a metaphor, highlighting the unexpected skill needed for practical forging beyond planning or theory.

the Tribune

Prediction of Democratic leadership in November election

The Baltimore Sun argues that if Democratic leaders grasp the situation and meet its needs they will win national government in November. If they fail to rise to the occasion the Republicans will seize power by dropping high tariffs and adopting revenue reform reforms. The paper believes this forecast will prove correct.

Baltimore Sun Democratic Party Republican Party

Tariff doctrine teased by Montpelier Argus and Patriot

In a wry reply the Montpelier Argus and Patriot asks the Post to spell out its tariff mix of free trade protection and revenue reform. The Post notes the Argus enjoys the stance and laughs at the idea of the paper wobbling, offering to strengthen it if needed.

The Montpelier Argus and Patriot Post Argus Loubat Union Club Jersey City Argus Baron Reichenbach

Hamlin Seen as Tariff Reformer Amid Press Debate

A Bangor Whig challenge casts doubt on a quoted Hamlin tariff stance from the twenty eighth congress. The piece argues Hamlin, once a fervent tariff foe, has shifted to reform views, citing his opposition to the 1842 tariff and advocating reductions, implying consistency with honest reform.

Hannibal Hamlin Bangor Whig Hamlin Federalist Party

Editorial cat echism on Arthur endorsements in party resolutions

The Traveller mocks editorial endorsements praising President Arthur as able prudent sagacious wise conservative just patient efficient and patriotic. It argues these resolutions from Pennsylvania to New Hampshire serve party advertising, not merit for the man, noting past Republican endorsements from Grant onward and questioning their purpose.

Pennsylvania New York Ohio Connecticut Vermont Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Arthur Grant

Endorsements and tensions at the Republican convention

The piece argues that endorsements at the convention are hollow and perfunctory. It mocks Hayes as weak and Arthur's past record as preventing nomination, noting Arthur’s rise to good society but lingering party prejudice against him. It suggests the convention will not nominate Arthur despite public praise.

Hayes White House Arthur

Maine Prohibition Debate and the Cider Clause Debate

A Maine reader argues the prohibitory amendment will fail to curb drink despite strong city votes and notes cider’s special protection. He warns cider law favors rural interests, explains cider's economic role, and claims temperance progress rests on broader cultural shifts rather than outright bans.

Maine Boston Post Lewiston Portland United States Boston Bath Rockland Waterville Massachusetts Cerberus Linois Augusta Bangor Viator

Compass Crankings and Sleepy Youths in Burlington Hawkeye

A Burlington Hawkeye snippet muses on a boy’s restless night and a whimsical lesson to “take things slow and easy” without relying on compass points. The fragment riffs on directions, sleep, and healthy boyhood, ending with a nod to simple living.

Burlington

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