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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1885

Page

2

Devil legend spurs Lowell crowd hopes for prominent return

A conspicuous Lowell legend asks if the devil is coming to town and whether this hints that some of the city’s prominent citizens may be returning home. The note reflects local curiosity about notable figures and town mood.

Lowell

Boston drink curtailment law sparks citywide resistance

The Chicago Times reports Boston residents vocally oppose the new law limiting drinking hours. Citizens and merchants express frustration as enforcement begins, signaling potential legal challenges and public debate over beverages rules.

Chicago Times

Seaside Hotel Reports Peak Room Rentals Ahead of Summer

The manager of a major seaside hotel near this city says room rentals exceed the same date in any prior year. Indications point to a notably large and prosperous season at all Newland summer resorts.

Newland Tremont Street Boston

Maine Democrats favor Bion Bradbury for Portland customs

The Peru and Argus notes the Portland customs collector vacancy has not yet reached a decisive decision. It cites gossip and hints at the honest Washington correspondents, while asserting Bion Bradbury is the strong Maine Democratic choice for the office.

Peru and Argus P. Wand Washington Portland Bion Bradbury Maine The Herald Pillsbury Chase

Cincinnati Enquirer backs Cleveland in steady administration

The article defends President Cleveland, arguing criticism comes from professional politicians, not the people. It praises his cool headed, conservative approach and asserts democracy will regain control decently and in order, noting the Enquirer’s shift from prior stance.

Cleveland Enquirer

A Patchwork of Quips From A Distant Era

A collage of wry observations and snippets on politics art humor and daily life from a historical newspaper page. It touches on editors poets editors humorists and public figures with playful asides about presidents education aristo cracy and city life in England Persia Chicago and Philadelphia.

Many curious tidbits from the era sprawl across state lines

A miscellany notes worries over Nashville lawyers and Indiana wheat tilts with corn, shoe-making butternut in breweries, and Minneapolis seeking a $1000 circus license. It covers horse fever in Illinois, quirky sugar sweetness, a Norwich canary, lake effects on Toledo, a Georgia fisherman’s owl catch, US newspaper counts, red slate finds, tall hats, lime mishaps, and highway oddities.

Nashville Tenn Indiana Minneapolis Shelby County Ill Boston Norwich United States Kansas Illinois Europe J. S. Herbert North Granville N. Y Washington County Max Muller Danielsville Myrtie Rosa Zillie Jennie Vandezer Pussy Satterfield Addie Belle Jimmy John Hazeltine Judge Atkins Fox Galloway Picaninny Flora Logan County William Scully London Scully Michigan Oak Creek Wis Grant Buffalo County Oak University of Kansas Norwalk Conz St. Louis Lafayette Ind Fannie Witt Atlanta Monroe C. H. Trousdale W. G. Gray Paulding County Conn Hydrographic Office Washington Germantown South Australia Victoria New Zealand Morgan Envelope Company Springfield Mass American Phototype Company New York Woodworth & Graham Holyoke Castleton

Sun policy blamed in article on Cleveland administration

A lengthy critique attacks Democrats and The Sun for backing President Cleveland, calling out confusion over party loyalty and alleging the paper pursues editor interests. The piece warns that The Sun’s claimed democratic wisdom often fuels mischief rather than public policy.

Cleveland New York Sun New York Tribune Washington Amugwump Sun The

Encounter on the road ends with deadly pepper-box duel

A lone traveler recalls an ambush by Ackerman who sprang from behind a tree and fired a pepper-box pistol. The narrator returned fire, killing him with lead, and they had to flip the body over with a handspike. The tale ends with the claim that a pepper-box wielding man is his own worst enemy.

California Lowell Pretzel’s Weekly Binghamton Kentucky Spillers Ackerman Cap’n Faree Drake Traveller’s Magazine

Educational work in Atlanta by Boston Post correspondent

The Atlanta University and related schools are highlighted in a May 6 report from Boston Post correspondent Kimball House. The piece notes 60 acres, industrial art emphasis, and female students assisting in housework while male students work on grounds. It mentions Stone Hall funded by Mrs. Valeria G. Stone and Mrs. J. L. Knowles memorial building, with Yale educated Edmund A. Ware as president and other New England natives among staff. Silk culture thrives and demand for teachers grows with funding.

Boston Post Kimball Housse Atlanta Atlanta University University Stone Hall Valeria G. Stone Malden Mass J. L. Knowles Worcester Edmund A. Ware Yale Thomas N. Chase A. M Massachusetts Horace Bumstead Old Bay State Charles P. Sinnott Normal Department

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