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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1884

Page

2

Truth Newspaper Sold After Morey Letter Gale

The Truth newspaper once widely circulated in New York, alleged to have earned 75000 from the Morey letter, has been sold for 1500 dollars, with mortgages totaling 22000 dollars outstanding.

New York Truth Ncw Morey Jefferson Day Jeff

Democratic afflictions shape possible 19th century ticket

The passage discusses Democratic Party challenges and potential favorable outcomes, suggesting candidates Thomas F. Bayard, Samuel J. Tilden, or Grover Cleveland for president with a capable running mate and a tariff reform plank in the platform. It emphasizes party reform ideas and strategic options for the ticket.

Thomas F. Bayard Samuel J. Tilden Grover Cleveland

Sincerity for Civil Service Reform Backed by Legislature

The house approved reform rules for the civil service showing bipartisan support. The measure shifts approval of commission rules from the governor and council to the legislature, with the vote reflecting Boss Beard influence.

Boss Beard

Eminent Statesmen Warn Congress On Adjournment

The piece mocks Sherman Hoar speeches on Copiah and Danville and ridicules political showmanship. It notes The Times and The Tribune critique Arthur boosterism in New York, citing Wall Street figures and asserting the country prefers a different president and advice, not a Wall Street candidate.

Sherman Hoar Congress Copiah Danville the Times the Tribune Arthur New York F. S. Winston John J. O’brien David Dows Mike Cregan Cornelius R. Agnew Jake Hess John A. Stewart Jake Patterson Jesse Seligman Barney Biglin LeGrand B. Cannon Bob McCord Wallstreet Wall Street White House

New Hampshire Democrats Elect Strong Delegation

The New Hampshire Democratic convention produced a tough delegation and clear tariffs stance. Leaders Jones McKean Kent and Sulloway are confirmed figures, with a Morrison bill aligned platform. The piece predicts eastern states will back revenue reform and unite with western Democrats, signaling bold, decisive action.

New Hampshire Jones McKean Kent Sulloway Granite State Congress Massachusetts Maine Connecticut Vermont Brother Atkins Ohio

Mayor Martin Under Fire For Impetuous Tactics And Policy Clash

The editorial criticizes Mayor Martin for impulsive leadership and poor diplomatic sense, claiming his vanity and independence hinder steady governance. It questions his stance on licensing refusals and the attempt to strip council power, warning of a hollow victory unless laws are broadened or repealed to fit political realities.

Martin Jenks Curram

Unsigned Critique of City Governance in Boston

The passage condemns centralizing moves and criticizes Mayor Martin for supporting an undemocratic scheme. It notes regret that a figure once vocal about democracy now lends countenance to the plan, expressing concern for the implications of a mayoral appointment or extended control in the city.

Boston Martin State OF

Man of the times watchmaker and a rambling collage of names

A dense montage of humorous notices and anecdotes from the Hartford Call and others. It includes remarks on ward grand jury engagements, anecdotes about John L Sullivan earning fortunes, mention of Mary Anderson's profits abroad, a bug that bores through lead pipes called the plumber's friend, and various quips about actors, journalists, and travelers.

Baltimore Hartford Post Saratoga Mary Anderson

Elephant helps man move log after frightened horse incident

A traveler riding with a horse faced a log in the road and retreated into the forest when frightened by an elephant. The elephant backed in, then emerged, lifted the log with its tusks, and carried it aside before continuing on its way.

Sir Emerson Tennent Ceylon Anaccus Cincinnati Enquirer

Letters From The People The Man for the Democracy

A Boston Post reader argues the democratic nominee should be Grover Cleveland or Bayard, with Tilden excluded. The writer insists Cleveland can carry New York and Massachusetts must back a strong candidate at Chicago, asserting only the best man can win.

Democracy Boston Post Bayard Cleveland Tilden Times Grover Cleveland New York State Massachusetts Chicago H. W. Tuomas Sassa Suffolk Adeline William Y Boston Insaid Hutchings Joan W. McKill Esquire Elijah George Register Berentano Union Square New York City

Remarkable prayer request for healing in Portland

S Robitschek reports a joint Jewish Christian prayer meeting at the Jewish mission for Mrs Carrie Rosenberg once insane in Augusta for 16 months. A hospital superintendent's letter notes a surprising improvement this morning and asks Portland readers to observe the next three weeks for divine healing.

S. Robitschek Portland Herman Tosenberg Carrie Rosenberg Chatham Street Augusta

Grant's career compared with predecessors in light of finance debate

A Post reader criticizes Senator Edmunds for urging sympathy toward Gen. Grant after Wall Street losses and offers a commentary on Grant's post presidency career versus earlier leaders. It includes a rough Horatian sermon "To Merecenas" about how gold corrupts power, invoking Pericles, Mycenaeans, and Macedon in a period voice.

Edmunds Gen. Grant Wall Street Grant Horace Merecenas

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