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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1885

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Illinois legislature stalls in 100 days of work

The Illinois legislature has accomplished nothing in 100 days at a cost to taxpayers of over $200,000. A Pittsburg Italian was arrested for selling peanuts on Sunday, not beer. The Cincinnati Enquirer ends a day of criticizing the president to attack the Pittsburg trunk murderer accused of plagiarism. Citizens facing hardship are reminded of bygone prices when flour rose to 1575 a barrel and John Adams paid 15000 for a suit.

Illinois Tittsburg Miss c Cincinnati Enquirer Pittsburg John Adams M. Barthold New York World Pennsylvania Govrnor Boston Post H. Winn Boston Herald Commonwealth News 4

Earth Lifts to 43 Quintillion Tons Says German Astronomer

An eminent German astronomer estimates the earth's lifting power at 43 310 000 000 000 000 000 tons. Critics warn that there are still those who desire to claim the earth, urging caution and restraint in pursuit of such vast power.

Augusta Chronicle Celebrates Centennial With 24 Page Issue

The Augusta Chronicle marks its 100th year by publishing a handsome 24 page edition. Sixty thousand copies were printed and distributed nationwide. The item mentions John L Sullivan attending a baseball game in Biddeford and notes political shifts in Vermont with rumors of newspaper sales and potential Senate contest implications involving ex Governor Smith.

The Augusta Chronicle Biddeford John L. Sullivan John Vermont Richford Gazette St. Albans C. S. Forbes Burlington Clipper Pp. W. Dixon Montpelier Watchman Smith

Watterson on Cleveland’s character and national safety

Editor Watterson, after a visit to the president, writes from his hotel praising Cleveland’s character over intellect. He argues many clever men misapply genius, while honest aims and plain common sense bless society, and asserts rascalism will be expelled to keep the country safe.

Watterson Cleveland

Mugwumps Shown as Distant from Home at Gettysburg

A fragment discusses mugwumps in American politics, noting a few who pretend to be patriots yet align with Democrats temporarily. The speaker implies they belong with Republicans, while a broader group is described as more neutral, found on the goose.

Cleveland Gettysburg Treland Republican Party

Miss Dickinson Returns to Boston for Aurelian Comeback

The writer urges Boston to welcome Miss Avana Dickinson back to the stage after a decade away. It lauds her serious, earnest work and her contributions to American drama, noting public opinion once blocked her path. The piece hopes for a personal staging of Aurelian in Boston and a warm homecoming.

Avana Dickinson Boston Miss Dickinson

Curious Inquiries and Quick Quips Across the Nation

A long compilation of miscellany quotes and notes from newspapers, contrasting playful observations on politics, society, and culture with brief mentions of events. Highlights include remarks on British affairs, American public life, boxing and trains, a Virginia death in a tub, and a debate on mortgage taxation.

Speakin in Dialect at Club Meeting Draws Moral Lines

Detroit Free Press notes a club gathering where a speaker laments human nature and urges practical ethics. The talk mocks deceit, urges debt repayment, prudent speech, and guarded honesty with neighbors, using rustic dialect to emphasize blunt counsel.

Ashes on Fashionable San Francisco Street

The Porters Ashe, newly returned from Europe, are the talk of a prestigious San Francisco avenue. Five years earlier Porter Ashe was a poor clerk who eloped with Miss Amy Crocker after her mother initially opposed the match. The mother forgave them with a $100,000 gift and, on their return, bestowed a $500,000 mansion to live in.

San Francisco Bulletin San Francisco Porter Ashe Europe Amy Crocker

Wager Between Fathers Ends With Baby Weight Poker

In Middletown a young lawyer and a New York businessman bet $100 each that their babies will be the heftier at 21. The funds go to a savings account until age 21, then the heavier child wins the combined $200 plus interest.

Globe Theatre New York United States Mercer St Middletown Esch

Reluctance of Young Men to Marry Becomes Social Problem

The Atlanta Constitution notes a rising reluctance among young men to marry as a widespread social issue. In areas with few men, the imbalance creates difficulties, while many men aim to marry wealthy women or accumulate wealth first. The trend appears contagious and demoralizing with no clear remedy.

Atlanta Constitution

Marriage at Lexington Ends Elope Plot in Romance

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the marriage of Milton Smith and Nettie Sayre in Lexington on Thursday evening. Sayre had planned to elope with another man and was at the depot with trunks when Smith intervened, taking her to the county clerk’s office to wed after obtaining a license. Also mentions Salvation Oil as a pain remedy priced at 25 cents.

The Cincinnati Enquirer Milton Smith Miss Nettie Sayre Lexington Miss Sayre Mr. Smith

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