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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1884

Page

2

Grant and Conkling in Debate on State Integrity

Mr Roscoe Conkling remarked on Monday that General Grant can wait for the truth, and so can Mr Ward, noting that the Massachusetts legislature has a poor record for efficiency and its integrity is impugned. The Brooklyn Union accuses Albany methods of spreading to Boston with congenial soil.

Gen. Grant Massachusetts Brooklyn Union Albany Boston

Townsend Named to Present Arthur at Chicago

The Springfield Union questions the choice of Martin I. Townsend of Troy to present President Arthur in Chicago, suggesting the selection may not be a notably happy one and doubting the overall occasion's happiness.

Springfield Union Martin I. Townsend Troy Arthur Chicago

Revenue reform call echoes across New England

Mr. David A. Wells urges revenue reform as essential policy, predicting strong New England backing if Democrats adopt a tariff plank at Chicago and nominate a suitable candidate. He does not seek free trade but an honest pledge of reform and clear tariff stance.

David A. Wells New England Chicago

Democratic Party Must Be True to Itself to Win

The Philadelphia Record notes that Pennsylvania Democrats suffer from repeated defeats since 1856, weakening their faith. It argues for shedding tempera tempera men and expediency, adopting a solid platform and a solid candidate. If the party reclaims its prewar identity, it could spur a strong revival.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Virginia Chicago

Hidden dangers at Boston harbor rocks threaten shipping

The Post reveals uncharted ledges and promontories at Boston harbor mouth uncovered by two navigators. Obstructions not on charts endanger vessels, with recent losses cited. Government action urged to map hazards and protect navigation and commerce.

Post Boston Boston Harbor

Persians Meet Demand for Ancient Armor via Modern Methods

United States consul at Tehran notes Persians produce ancient armor and arms with chemical processes to satisfy collectors. A Hartford man named Trumbull once guided an Arab antiquities maker, improving the dealer's offerings and underscoring how American ideas spread worldwide.

W. Benjamin United States Teheran Persia Marathon Hartford Trumbull Connecticut

Legislature Adopts Pay Raise Amid Moral Outcry

Legislators vote to raise their salaries by $150 for pensions then adjourn to observe graves and ponder the afterlife. The press notes broad disapproval of delaying salary debates until session end to push through a late, contentious measure. The piece condemns the move as in poor taste and a sign of weak moral responsibility.

Salary Politics and the Moral Front in Lawmaking

The piece argues against legislators setting their own salaries, calling it a breach of fair bargaining and a threat to public morale. It condemns salary grabs as a political bad faith act, citing Congress as a warning and urging governors to veto such moves to protect state integrity and trust.

Commonwealth Congress Treasuries Republic States

Quips and Curiosities From An Era's Echoes

A collage of newspaper quips, social commentary, and wry humor. Jests about politics, finance, and public figures mix with jokes on New York and Philadelphia life and light sketches of cultural trends and oddities across cities.

Cost of Living in England A Boston reader compares prices

Letters from the People present a detailed set of English retail prices from Consul Merritt’s London report, plus Bradford and Tunstall figures. The piece lists flour, sugar, rice, butter, lard, beef, candles, calico, woolens, and house rents with measured per unit costs and notes the pound, shilling, and penny values used for conversion. It includes commentary on living conditions for laborers and concludes with a note on currency values and the author’s signature.

England The Boston Post X General Merritt London State Department Merritt Bradford Sheffield Braford Tunstall Sauaeneara Rebbe Ducsace Sonesassceese Aera Tunstall Figuy POE Unis Iisine Sapien Sadeeshine Vane Secona PATON Venevusiuee Oialoce San Bainios Ae Cnciceasea Henry Roou Boston

Pie-crust plan splits neighbors in Detroit tale

Flatiron had struck home and Jones left the table with a grim look. Mrs Sawyer prided her tender paste as she rolled sheets of dough. Willie Jones asked for a piece for his father to mend hinges, not bake. The boy escaped but the feud between Jones and Sawyer deepened, tougher than pie crust.

Flatiron Jones The Sawyer’s Mrs. Sawyer Sawyer Detroit Free Press

Memorial Day Dinners and Observances Across Boston Posts

E W Kingsley post and Dahlgren post held large dinners at Young's and United States hotel with about 350 attendees including generals, captains, and poets. Memorial Day services in Boston and nearby towns featured Rev Brooke Herford’s address, wreaths, parades, grave decorations, and speeches noting Civil War history and national unity.

E. W. Kingsley Post Young’s Hotel Breeke Herford John Mendenhall Fort Warren J. P. Story G. G. Greenough Walter Hewes United States Artillery M. . Banks W.S. Osborn Adjt Post Dahlgren Post 2 United States At & O John H. O’donnell C. J. Noyes Richard F. Tobin Rbromerich Laughton B. F. Dean George H. Bond H. L. Bowker Hayden Walworth Manufacturing Company G. P. Lyford Boston Brooke Herford E. W. Hingsley

Passaic River Rowing Opens Tenth Regatta at Passaic River

The Passaic River Amateur Rowing Association opened its tenth regatta in New Jersey on the Passaic River with multiple heats. Seawanhaka of Brooklyn and New York Athletic Club led in various heats, while several Newark clubs contended in junior, four oared, and senior events, including a dramatic junior pair owned sculls race.

Passaic River Amateur Rowing Association Newana N.J Passaic River Seawanhakaa Brooklyn Arthur Kulls Elizabeth Ariels Newark New York Athletics Mystics Ringler Walters Newark Ariels Fitzgerald Philadelphia H. J. Carney Newark Institute J. J. Berry Staten Island Athletics Newark Institutes Newark Tritons Passaics Princeton College Nosexs Carney Berry Eurekas Page and Morse Nassau Club New York Celum Shiek Passaiva of Newark Institutes of Newark Staten Island Athletic Club Princetons Staten Island Fairmounts Crescents Alcyones

Peterboro and Hillsboro railway elect directors in Concord

At the annual meeting in Concord, directors were elected: Henry C. Sherburne and George E. Todd Goncord, Henry K. French Peterboro, John C. Campbell Hillsboro Bridge, George W. Nesmith, Albab W. Sulloway Franklin, Joseph H. Benton Jr. Boston. Sherburne was named president and 8 H Woodman Concord clerk. A stockholder meeting of the Northern railroad will be held soon to act on leasing the line to the Boston and Lowell.

Concord N. H Peterboro and Hillsboro Railway Henry C. Sherburne George E. Todd Goncord Henry K. French Peterboro John C. Campbell Hillsboro Bridge George W.nesmith Alvab W. Sulloway Franklin Joseph H. Benton, Jr Boston Mr. Sherburne H. Woodman The Northern Railroad Boston and Lowell

Grand Decoration Day Parade Across Cities

Decoration day events unfold from New York to Taunton St Johnsbury St Albans Dover and more with grand Army veterans guards bands and civic figures. Notable attendees include President Arthur Gen Hancock and Mayor Edson as processions move along Fifth Avenue and other streets, ending in ceremonies, speeches, and floral tributes.

Portland Grand Army Evergreen Cemetery T. B. Reed Enoch Knight C. H. Daniels Blaine Chicago Brooklyn New York Sheridan Joseph F. Knapp Grant Sherman Low Fort Prince Grand Army of the Republic Lincoln Washington Lafayette Farragut Judge Tourgee Fifth Avenue Gen. Butler Martin T. McMahone Taunton Mass Poat 3 Robert Crossman Sons of Veterans North Dighton Veteran Association Company F. M. VY. M Middleboro Cornet Band Mechanic Band of Morth Dighton Company F Drum Corpa Music Hall H. W. Colby George A. Washburn George Evans Post Department St. Johnsbury H. C. Bates South Church Chamberlin Post St. Albans St. St. Albans Geo. T. Childs Deaman Thompson Barlow Grays Swanton Lafayette Commmandery Knights Templars

Ancient and Honorable Artillery tribute parade notice

Members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company are ordered to appear at the Armory Faneuil Hall at 7 50 AM on Monday June 2 in uniform to celebrate the corps anniversary. Staff paraders report at 9, government guests will be received at the State House then a church service and dinner before return to the common.

E. W. Hinsley Post F E. W. Kinsley Post Washington Street Drum, Fife and Bugle Corps Maj Clarke C. L. Hovey Sanger Osborne King Batchellor Richards Nat Wales Schubert Quartette School Tremont West Street Army and Navy Monument Beacon Street Arlington Street George W. Sumner Our Native Land B. F. Field, Jr A. N. Sampson John H Paul Rome Headsarnae Arnmorir A. & H. A. Co Maasaonesaerts Boston Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Faneuil Hall Kilward Wyman State House A. H. Quist Dever, N. H James Deoling Geo Merrill Geo. U. Allen

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