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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1884

Page

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Dakota Voices for the “old ticket” in protest plea

Dakota pushes for support of the old ticket though she cannot grant electoral votes to any ticket. Her intent appears earnest despite the legal limit preventing her from voting.

Dakota

Sun Editor Dana Weighs More Than Cleveland or Flower

The passage notes editor Dana of the Sun as a very good man and compares his current weight favorably against Mr. Cleveland and Mr. Flower, highlighting public perception rather than specific actions.

Dana the Sun Mr. Cleveland Mr. Flower

Gresham Backed by Independents Emerges as Contender

The Herald notes independents would support Gresham with a full stomach, while labeling David Davis as the leading tulip if a well-nourished figure is sought. The remark frames Davis as the candidate for those craving a robust, filled slate.

the Herald Independents Gresham David Davis

Grief Kills the Living Skeleton in Desertion Story

Grief, caused by his wife's desertion, drives a man to kill the living skeleton. The narrator notes his struggle was brief, beginning at a point where most men end. The piece conveys a stark, quasi-surreal meditation on loss and mortality.

Virginia’s Protectionist Heresy Reproves Mother of Presidents Title

Virginia, famed as the Mother of Presidents, faces a critic’s rebuke for clinging to protectionist policies. The piece argues such protectionism undermines national progress and plumage of leadership, urging a shift away from protection for its own sake.

Virginia

Col. Fred Grant Admits Foolish Mistake Over Lost Money

Col. Fred Grant confesses he has been a fool regarding a financial error. The admission follows a fortune tied to a prior discovery, with potential value depending on the balance of costs and the account it pertains to.

Col. Fred Grant Col. Fred

Worcester man on Simmons Chicago trip dispute

A Worcester man writes that he is glad Simmons cannot go to Chicago though it is presumed he can. It has been settled that he cannot represent any democratic constituency of Massachusetts there.

Worcester Simmons Chicago Massachusetts Vanderbilt Securities Vanderbilt John Swinton William KE. Plummer Ferdinand A. Wyman William &. Plummer Plummer Wyman William K. Plummer George White Esquire Tremont Street Boston Mass Boston Post Boston Daily Globe Albany R. R Washington Street Spifield Pittsfield South Framinghamy Springfield Syracuse N. W Albemy Buffalo Cleveland Cincinnati St. Wiis Theé Rm Is & Ss Tole Rochester Nir Troit Adams Bos Waek

Gladstone narrowly escapes censure amid mixed support

A 578 vote total produced a 28 vote majority against censure of Mr. Gladstone, signaling practical condemnation. The piece notes Republicans on the common council push rigid party lines, while President Lee demands accountability, with an inquiry into bribery charges likely to reveal resolve against bulldozing.

Mr. Gladstone England Common Council Lee

Wall Street Turmoil Reassessed as Boil Not Fever

Thursday developments eased panic and strain in business, with the market seen as temporarily unsettled yet improving. Analysts say foreign buyers entering the market view the situation as the investor's opportunity, expecting impurities in the system to be flushed out rather than harm overall health.

Wall Street

Pennsylvania Tariff Reform Support Grows Across Press

The Philadelphia Record notes rising public opinion in favor of tariff reform in Pennsylvania. It cites growing newspaper discussion and lists influential journals backing the cause, including the Harrisburg Patriot Reading News Venango Spectator Wilkesbarre Leader Mauch Chunk Democrat Erie Herald Chambersburg Valley Spirit Clearfield Republican Clinton Democrat Monroe Democrat Delaware County Record Bristol Observer Chester County Democrat and Bedford Gazette.

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Record Harrisburg Patriot Reading News Venango Spectator Wilkesbarre Leader Mauch Chunk Democrat Erie Herald Chambersburg Valley Spirit Clearfield Clinton Monroe Delaware County Record Bristol Observer Chester County Democrat Bedford Gazette

Senator Sherman and Fremont Pension Petition Sparks Debate

The article denounces Senator Sherman for presenting petitions to retire John C. Fremont with government income. It questions Fremont’s record, citing misused funds, a court martial, Mexican War costs, and a France episode. It asks who signed the petitions and critiques the potential motives and future moves.

Sherman United States Senate John C. Fremont Senator Sherman Fremont West France Guitesu Senate Congress Holt

No title from the fragmentary political quarrel

A letter reminds The Argus and Patriot and The Post of past editorial stances about Democratic politics and Massachusetts leadership. The writer criticizes The Argus and Patriot for claimed inconsistent praise, recalling Butler’s ousting and contrasting dinner-table comments with newspaper columns.

the Argus and Patriot Post Democratic Party Massachusetts Gen. Butler

Pricked the bubble and the stock opera tions in Wall street

A collage of short notes and quips about finance politics and society from various sources. It mentions gas prices Black Friday fears the Brooklyn Bridge and a machine making 200 cigarettes a minute. It also notes a Moscow plot to kill the Czar and Vanderbilt’s vault guarding securities with heroic defense estimates.

Coming Convention of New Hampshire Democrats in Concord

Special correspondence from Concord, May 14, reports a large gathering expected for the state and district conventions to select delegates to the national convention. Hosea W. Parker is announced as president of the convention, with tariff reduction favored and committee members naming Frank Jones, Harry Bingham, Henry O. Kent, Frank A. McKean, John F. Cloutman for various delegate roles. Manchester likely to secure a state or district delegate. multiple names tied to district seats. a solid delegation anticipated. The note also mentions RE Rollins’s candidacy for the United States Senate and potential leverage from alliances with Gallinger in the next legislature.

New Hampshire Hosea W. Parker Pittsfield Boston Post Concord N. H House of Representatives Hosea W.'. Parker Claremont Democratic State Committee Frank Jones Portsmouth Harry Bingham Littleton Henry O. Kent Lancaster Frank A. McKean Nashua John F. Cloutman Farmington Manchester Belknap Carroll John M. Mitchell George W. Crockett Don H. Woodward Keene Boston Journal RE. H. Rollins United States Senate H. W. Blair Rollins Chicago Gallinger Republican State Committee Blair Briggs Burns Norton Deering Nathan H. Brown Edmund Ward Ife Mason Eleazer B. Parker Franconia Parker Concord Horse Railway Penacook Warner Merrimac Grove Company Manchester and Fitchburg Mt. Kearsarge North Conway Concord Railroad Corporation White’s Opera House Boston, Concord and Montreal Plymouth Lldredge Brewing Company Lake View Sunapee Rye Hampton Newcastle Newport Bellows Falls Unity Springs Acworth and Alstead Henry 8. Kelsey Boston

Free Will Baptists name W. W. Hayden as new pastor

In Whitefield the Free Will Baptists have called W. W. Hayden of Bates Seminary to the pastorate with duties to begin July 15. Rev P C Webber of Tioga Pa was also noted in rectorship calls. Mrs Sally Ayer of Gilmanton died aged 95 years six months. Memorial Day address by Samuel B Page of Woodville. court admission for Harry M Davis in Portsmouth. HH H M.

P. C. Webber Tioga Whitefield W. W. Hayden Bates Theological School Sally Ayer Gilmanton Samuel B. Page Woodville

The Humble Life Over Wall Street Wealth

The Springfield Republican reflects on springtime comfort and the virtue of modest fortunes. It cites the Sermon on the Mount, contrasting wealth from stocks and banks with the simple pleasures of a happy home and a fair livelihood.

Springfield Republican Wall Street

Democratic Papers Could Elevate Party to Power and Progress

The New Haven Register suggests that if more Democratic papers like the Boston Post the Philadelphia Record and the Detroit Free Press existed nationwide the Democratic party might gain power and progress. It frames these titles as models for influence and reform.

New Haven Register Boston Post Philadelphia Record Detroit Free Press Democratic Party Party of Power and Progress

New Bed Province Announces New Bed Initiative

Local officials in New Bed Province reveal a new bed initiative aiming to improve hospital capacity and patient comfort. The plan includes funding for additional beds, updated facilities, and streamlined admission processes to reduce wait times.

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