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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1885

Page

2

Massachusetts Democrats Celebrate Election Gains and Loyal Voters

The piece praises Democratic gains in Massachusetts, notes Prince’s defeat as expected, and asserts strong Democratic support across Boston and the western areas. It highlights opposition to Metropolitan Police Act backers, praises married life, then extols the virtue and societal value of old maids, drawing on Beecher’s tribute to the latter.

Massachusetts Prince Boston Democratic Party Friends of the Metropolitan Police Act Gil Henry Ward Beecher

Transcontinental railways en route to final spike

The Marquis of Lansdowne leads Canada’s Governor General toward driving the last spike as Montreal begins sending congratulations. The piece recalls Villard at Garrison, publicity around the Northern Pacific opening, and the Canadian Pacific saga with British interest, investments, and political scandals.

Marquis of Lansdowne Canada Montreal Villard Garrison Northern Pacific Evarts Jay Cook Midas

Ideal state of marriage and social order

The excerpt argues for the ideal of universal marriage while acknowledging inevitable noncompliance. It asserts the family as the state’s support and urges maintaining near the ideal standard, noting old bachelors and old maids will exist and ancient wisdom preferred bachelorhood.

Monitor rebuts Post on Mahone race issue

Concord Monitor disputes the Post claim that Mahone did not raise race issues. It argues the Post admitted Mahone divided both white and colored votes by race rhetoric, and praises the Post for proving its point. The piece asserts Mahone alienated educated Black voters with racist appeals.

Concord Monitor Mahone Virginia The Post Monitor

Disloyal Sherman Attacked by Charlestown Paper

The Charlestown News and Courier denounces Senator Sherman as the most disloyal in the United States, calling his stance base, purely partisan, and without any conviction. It claims his loyalty is nonexistent and links him to malign forces in the Mahone faction in Virginia.

United States Sherman Mahone Camp Virginia South

Thanksgiving Proclamation Sparks Pulpit Political Speeches

The Transcript praises President Cleveland's Thanksgiving proclamation and suggests preachers could skip long sermons. It doubts many will, noting Thanksgiving often becomes a day for stump speeches by politically inclined clergy.

Cleveland

Unclear Sump Tax Law Shuts Pub Drinks in Maine Boston

A misapplied local liquor rule forced a man to drink only at home or as a hotel guest, illustrating the harsh effects on Maine’s poor and the Boston public. The piece notes Faxon’s apparent amusement at the situation and calls the law meddiesome.

Boston Maine Faxon Lord Strathnairn Auberge Versailles

Democratic gains in manufacturing towns shift in labor vote

The piece notes significant Democratic gains among workers in manufacturing towns, despite pressure to back the Republican ticket. It argues workers now see their best interests with Democrats, forecasting continued progress and influence on the new Legislature.

Hartford Post

Impertinent resignation letter criticized by New York Evening Post

The New York Evening Post says ex Assistant Secretary Coon’s resignation letter was thoroughly impertinent yet notes he deserves praise for his abilities. It regrets his lack of official propriety which would have kept him from defacing a fair record with the impertinent letter to his superior officer.

New York Evening Post Coon

Fall River elects Robert Howard to the Senate

The labor element of Fall River demonstrated its strength by electing Robert Howard, secretary of the Spinners Union, to the Senate. He is a labor reformer with ideas he will push as a legislator, and the workingmen of Fall River are praised for choosing a representative and champion.

Fall River Robert Howard Spinners Union Senate Fail River

Democrats urged voting after Massachusetts election remark

The Post notes that if all Massachusetts Democrats had cast ballots Mr. Prince would have won. The editorial repeats the line to chastise Democrats who did not vote yesterday, hoping they wake up before the next election and participate.

Massachusetts Prince

Hill Elected as Democrats Rally Behind Cleveland

It was a great day for the Democratic party as New York stands by President Cleveland and Hill is elected, signaling strong loyalty within the party.

New York Cleveland Hill

Sewall of Bath Named Vice and Deputy Consul at Liverpool

Mr Harold M Sewall of Bath Missouri was appointed by the President as vice and deputy consul at Liverpool He is the son of Hon Arthur Sewall a Harvard College and Law School graduate The selection is praised as excellent and fitting for the post.

Harold M. Sewall Bath Liverpool Arthur Sewall Harvard College Law School

Lowell Courier: A Brighter Future Ahead Despite Politics

The Lowell Courier notes it has left federal and state office and aims to grow brighter and better, asserting it has long been bright and good aside from political association.

Lowell Courier

Dawes Sees Little Change In Election Results

The article notes minimal outcomes from yesterday’s elections both domestically and internationally, leaving Senator Dawes with little fresh cause for celebration. It emphasizes the sparse tally and lack of notable shifts or surprises affecting his prospects.

Dawes

Brother of Thompson Elected to Legislature

A brother of Hon. Charles P. Thompson won a seat in the Legislature from Brainties yesterday. The result is hailed as solid Democratic stock indicating party strength in the district.

Charles P. Thompson Brainties

Hooray for Hull and the Political Jests At Play

A collage of political quips and social commentary references figures like Marden Lilley and Beard. It notes reactions to Republican and Democratic moves, jokes about Lorne Chamberlain Foraker and Butler, plus satirical items on vaccines, Oklahoma boomers, and a postal novelty. It blends editorials with jokes and anecdotal items from Life and Hartford Post.

East Indian prince and elephant visit endearing mischief

A visiting East Indian ruler asked for an ivory paper knife during Lord Dufferin’s reception and later left Government House with a trained young elephant. the animal cut papers, arranged them neatly, and departed. A separate scene shows a vagrant begging for 10 cents near a ferry dock, while police and a bystander interact, ending with the man receiving 60 cents to start a new path.

Lord Dufferin Government House Calcutta Detroit Free Press

Literary Notes on Authors and Harper's Christmas Content

Gossip on forthcoming works and publishers. Amy Fay’s Music Study in Germany, preface by Sir George Grove, due from Macmillan. Schwatka’s Along Alaska's Great River prepared for Cassell. Black adds White Heather to Harper & Brothers. Max O'Rell to publish John Bull and his Island illustrated. Helen Gray Cone’s Oberon and Puck printed by Cassell. W E Norris to serialize Hope in Lippincott's. Taken by Siege in American serial. Miss Tincker at Assise, Italy. Harper's Christmas number to feature The Nativity in Art with twelve full pages. Abbey and Calderne illustrate verses by Black and Blackmore. Howells, Murfree, Phelps contribute. Salammbo translated by M. French Sheldon, intro by Edward King, dedicated to Henry M. Stanley. Saxon & Co. to publish. Conspiracy by General Adam Badeau announced by Worthington. Cuban setting, Washington society and diplomacy themes.

Amy Fay Germany Sir George Grove Macmillan Alaska Schwatka Cassell Great River Harper & Brothers Wiliam Black White Heather Franklin Square M. Blouet Max O’rell John Bull St. Paul’s School United States Helen Gray Cone Century The Atlantic Casser Signor Monaldini Assisse Italy Miss Tincker Harper’s Black Blackmore Abbey Calderne Mr. Howells Cuba Porthy Washington America

Boston Artists at Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts Exhibit

Boston exhibitors include Charles Sprague Pearce who won a prize for Peines de Coeur, C F Pierce Forest Road with Cattle, George R Barso Jr Shall I Accept, Frederic Crowninshield Indian French Canadian Boy, Hassam Haystack, Halsal Stormy Day, Miss Knowlton study in red, Selinger Venetian Blonde, E B Smith Bretons Bargaining. Vedder's Rubaiyat drawing set apart. Edward Kemeys sustains wild animal and Indian sculpture. About thirty pieces. collection may move to Boston. Jacob Wagner showcases portraits at 12 West Street, planning a forthcoming solo show. Crayon portrait of H A Glenen by Henry F Newman praised. Halsall race scene Puritan Genesia reproduced as colored lithograph by Prang & Co. Fanning returns from Europe with watercolors for Leonard's show. Mrs Tryon to exhibit Nov 16 at Williams & Everett's. Annie Whitney nears completion of Hricsson statue.

Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts Boston Charles Sprague Pearce C. F. Pierce Forest Road George R. Barso, Jr Frederic Crowninshield Hassam Halsal Miss Knowlton Selinger E. B. Smith Jacob Wagner West Street H. A. Glenen The Press Rifle Association Henry F. Newman A. F. Halsall Genesia Messrs. L. Prang & Co Halsall M. W. H. Fanning Europe Leonards D. J. Tryon Messrs. Williams & Everett’s Annie Whitney Lem Adams Harriet Martineau Hricsson

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