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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1883

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Cyclones explained by insecure Western frame houses

The Chicago Times reports wind damage from cyclones stems mainly from insecure frame houses in the western country, rather than the winds themselves. Builders are urged to reinforce structures to reduce destruction.

Chicago Times Field, Thayer & CO Congress Street Boston

Kentucky’s regard for law on a mixed note

A commentary notes Kentucky as a strong state in many respects yet weak in enforcing its own laws, reflecting a mixed assessment of governance and order within the commonwealth.

Kentucky Old Kentuck Union

Joe Pulitzer’s World performance vs Morning Journal pace

If Joe Pulitzer matches his younger brother’s six month progress in the World, he would reach notable success. The Morning Journal currently circulates about 50,000 copies daily, a penny paper famed for brightness and newsiness free of nastiness.

Joe Pulitzer The Morning Journal

Donnelly Term Ends as Butler Nominates Hamilton to Board

Gov Butler nominates Edward Hamilton to the board of health lunacy and charity as Charles F Donnelly’s term nears expiration. Donnelly has been an able, conscientious member but is not reappointed, since government belongs to its friends despite his solid Democrat ties.

Charles F. Donnelly Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity Butler Edward Hamilton Donnelly Gould Mien Marble Hurlbert Evans Schuyler O’conner Lanigan New World The Times New York Metropolis America

Republicans urged to nominate Hoar for governor in lieu of others

The piece lists Gen Devens Roberson Crapo Talbot Banks Lor ing Seelye as unsuitable for governor. It argues Republicans should draft George F. Hoar from the Senate to run, suggesting a Butler versus Hoar race would be highly exciting and engaging.

Gen. Devens Congressman Robernson Crapo Talbot Gen. Banks Dr. Loring Prof Seelye George F. Hoar Butler Hoar

Free Crossing for New York East River Bridge Urged

After paying about 14 million dollars for a bridge over the East river, New York and Brooklyn face tolls on crossing it. Citizens condemn the toll as a boon to ferry monopolies and call for a free bridge from opening. The trustees’ right to toll will likely be tested, with hopes the bridge becomes free for foot passengers.

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Crook's Deep Strategy Against Apache Threats

The article praises Gen. Crook for his field mayhem against Apaches on Mexican soil and predicts he will withhold precise whereabouts until success. It notes Apache intelligence and stealth, cites a telegraph-cutting trick, and calls Crook the nation’s best Indian fighter capable of exterminating the hostile group.

Crook Northwest United States

New York City Democracy faction faces internal clash over harbor appointees

The old factional war in the New York city democracy resurfaces as the county democracy plans to meet and endorse resolutions backing Gov. Cleveland while denouncing Tammany senators for opposing confirmations of harbor masters and port wardens. The piece questions the motives of the rival faction and its focus on spoils over principles.

New York City Tammany Crats John Kelly Cleveland Democratic Party Gov. Cleveland New York

Circus Fever and City Voices in May News

A long montage of quirky social flings and famous names in cultural critique. notes on Lord Byron, Boucicault, Vanderbilt, Gould, Miss Chamberlain, and a caterwaul of editorials on weather, Paris fashion, and New York’s Sunday freedoms.

Lord Byron Mahone Arthur Vanderbilt Gould

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