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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1884

Page

2

New York Times Hints At Blaine Backstory In Chicago Nomination

The New York Times suggests the Blaine tale remains largely untold and could reveal his “picturesque possibilities.” It argues that to uncover all tricks and vices of Blaine one must nominate him in Chicago, despite party costs, predicting the tale would intrigue readers.

New York Times James G. Blaine Blaine Chicago Life Academy Colorado George Fuller Chickering Ball Allston Museum of Fine Arts Chickering Hall Museum Arethusa Nydia Mensina Fuller Stephen Ferris Klackner New York George F. Edwards John A. Lowell & Co Edwards Puck Mr. Edwards France Holland S. W. Whitman Messrs Doll & Richards Sarah W. Whitman Whitman Co. BR Bethlehem N. H York Maine Charles W. Stetson C. W Mr. Stetson New York Tribune Edmunds

Tariff debate and curious miscellany from earlier days

A long digest of Tariff Reform views, Ohio platform critique, and assorted satirical items. The piece quotes The Montpelier Argus and Patriot and The Boston Post on tariff policy, then moves through humorous quips about theater, crime, fashion, and art notices from various papers, ending with remarks on painters and exhibitions in Boston.

Montpelier Argus and Patriot Post The Boston Post Ohio Democratic the Post Atate Argus and Patriot

Man Confesses Ohio Residency Behind Michigan Horse Theft

On a Detroit bound train a man admits to a three year Ionia prison sentence for horse theft after revealing he is a resident of Ohio and has only recently left prison. The exchange occurs with a woman passenger who presses for details before the journey continues.

Chambersburg United States Wilmington Detroit Lansing Northern Road Ionia New York Michigan Ohio Detroit Free Press

Shower of blood mystery near Chatham county explained

Dr Venable reports strange shower of reddish material near New Hope Creek in Chatham county. Observers say it resembles blood in smell, coagulation, and staining though its origin remains unknown. The scene lies near Cyprett's bridge and recalls early UNC history and possible links to university founders.

Charlotte N.C Democrat Chapel Hill Venable Chatham County Stage Road Pittsboro Raleigh New Hope Creek Hawriver Melchisedeck Cyprett’s New Hope Battle

Grinnell Temperance City Wins 30 Year Record

Grinnell Iowa, a pioneer temperance town with no saloon since its founding, has grown to 3000 to 4000 residents supported by railways and multiple industries. The deed provisions keep liquor sales out, five churches serve the populace, and the cyclone of 1882 caused heavy losses but recovery followed, cementing the town’s reputation for order and prosperity.

Grinnell Iowa

Lorillard Employees Open Free Library at Booraem Hall

The Lorillard tobacco factory in Jersey City invites 3000 employees to the opening of a free library and reading rooms at Booraem hall 116 Newark avenue on Monday April 28 1884 at 8 p m. Admission requires a factory ticket. The rooms boast 10000 volumes 6000 on shelves with newspapers magazines and periodicals and games. The facility will be free to workers with daily hours 9 a m to 10 p m supported by the employers.

Booraem Hall Newark Avenue P. Lorillard & Co

Maine Prohibition Roots in Early Colonial Legislation

The Biddeford Journal notes that Maine prohibition has deep roots, tracing to a 1636 law framed under New Somersetshire governance. The act fined sellers of strong liquor ten shillings for allowing others to drink on working days, observed by a justice of the peace or proven by witnesses.

Biddeford Journal Maine New Somersetshire Ferdinando Gorges Georgiana Saco

Blaine’s Chicago nomination odds questioned by Times

The Philadelphia Times argues it was a needless blunder for William Walter Phelps to defend James G. Blaine as a presidential candidate. It suggests Blaine could not be seriously considered if he needs such late stage defense for the Chicago nomination.

Dr. Gross Philadelphia State of Florida City of Columbus The Philadelphia Times William Walter Phelps James G. Blaine Blaine Phelps Chicago

Nashua Railway Schedule Fragments and Stops

Partial OCR text outlines train connections among Groton Pepperell Nashua and Boston Hallroad with times and car numbers. It lists stations Littleton and Mooreville, plus various express entries and multiple time stamps, indicating a disrupted timetable snippet.

Nashua Groton Pepperell Boston Hallroad Littleton car_ Shane cars

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