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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1885

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Wells on tariffs and wages for free traders reformers

The speech outlines revenue reformers’ tariff stance, arguing duties fund revenue and protect real wages. It cites Massachusetts data showing protected workers often fare worse than unprotected ones, urges gradual reform to lift overall wages and maintain industrial strength. It defends reformers as prudent, not anti capital, while noting Gladstone’s Edinburgh talk and disestablishment issues in Britain.

David A. Wells National Conference of Free-Traders United States Wells Massachusetts Mr. Wells Fall River

Saltonstall as Collector Sparks Democratic Debate

The piece defends Saltonstall against critics within Massachusetts Democrats while contrasting favorable local support with Washington speculation. It asserts Collins would not quit public life over the appointment, praises Saltonstall as a strong party figure, and notes Endicott’s role in recommending him amid rival chatter from national outlets.

Mr. Collins Washington Mr. Butler Collins Massachusetts House of Representatives Endicott Mr. Saltonstall

Outside fighting defines Gladstone campaign approach

The text notes that regardless of strength or weakness as prime minister, Gladstone consistently fights from the outside in elections, suggesting a persistent strategic posture in his campaigns.

Mr. Gladstone

Virginia election sparks debate on Southern bloc in national politics

The Sherman wave reaches the Pacific coast as Republicans and others react to Virginia's defeat of Mahone. The Portland Oregonian warns the South could remain a solid bloc in future elections, while others dismiss the view as monumentally foolish yet sincere.

Mahone Blaine Virginia Portland Oregonian Congress

Franklin Park Named From West Roxbury Park Plan

Boston park commissioners decide to rename West Roxbury Park as Franklin Park to honor Benjamin Franklin. They propose using $550000 of the Franklin fund to pay down the park purchase debt and improve the area, a century-old bequest initially totaling $5000 to Boston in 1791.

Boston Franklin Square West Roxbury Park Franklin Park

Saltonstall and party interests in office duties

The article argues Saltonstall would serve the public by honest collection, not partisan gain. It contrasts Simmons filling the custom house with Republicans with Saltonstall’s claim to manage for the best interests of the Democratic party to foster public trust.

Post Saltonstall William A. Simmons Custom House

A Rivalry Over A Hypothetical Democratic Machine

The Springfield Republican’s apology is accepted but the writer argues the Democratic machine is often a phantom. He notes the Republican machine remains active, while Democratic control is portrayed as a tenuous, improvised construct. The piece mocks overhyped claims of a powerful party machine.

Springfield Republican

Acadian Recorder Notes US Benefits for Dominion Neighbors

The Acadian Recorder reflects on American leadership under the current administration, suggesting merits that neighbors in the Dominion may admire and envy, with an emphasis on cross border prospects and regional impressions.

United States Dominion Acadian Recorder Nova Scotia

Judge praises Cleveland while Canada seeks moral lessons

A Nova Scotia writer recalls Evangeline era and notes the judge calls President Cleveland the ideal of an honest ruler. He regrets Canada degenerating and looking to the United States for political moral guidance, while affirming his own enjoyment of this new era.

Evangeline Cleveland United States Canada Nova Scotia

State party denounces Saltonstall appointment as collector

The State committee of the Greenback Labor party adopts a resolution denouncing the President for appointing Mr Saltonstall Boston collector. The resolution makes broad claims about Saltonstall’s ties and labor record, which the text rebutts as false. It asserts Saltonstall never received corporate pay, owns no manufacturing stock, and did not oppose the weekly wages bill.

State Committee of the National Greenback- Labor) Party Saltonstall Boston

Independent liberal opposition forms in Chile

A wave of democratic trends reaches the republic of Chile where an organized independent liberal opposition challenges the president’s right to nominate his successor. The piece notes Chile’s past good governance despite autocratic elements and expresses hope for the opposition’s success within the country’s political context.

Chill Chili

Another President in the bloody shirt debate

The speaker dismisses the notion of another President in the bloody shirt as unusable and predicts extremists will cling to the issue. He condemns the political faction as senseless, unpatriotic, and mad with victory, arguing they have no real policy beyond reviving a dead issue.

Union

Egypt Exploration Fund annual meeting in London vote

The Egypt Exploration Fund in London on October 28 approved another collection of Egyptian objects for the Museum of Fine Arts. Rev. William C. Winslow was elected a vice president. Speaker Minister Phelps praised the society’s invaluable labors and said the Athens of America museum would value and use the collection well.

Egypt Exploration Fund London Egypt Museum of Fine Arts William C. Winslow Phelps London Times Museum of the Athens of America Newton British Museum Henry Willetts Boston James Russell Lowell Lafayette M. Bartholdi Endicott

American cyclist tours the world through Asia Minor

Mr Thomas Stevens, a noted American traveler, rides a bicycle alone through Asiatic Turkey. He passes frontier regions where travelers often need armed guards, being hosted by Khans while warned to beware of wild Kurds. Locals show reverence for a man who travels by wheel with no horse or cart.

Thomas Stevens Turkey

Wheat Exports Rise in India and U S

Nearly 300 million bushels of wheat were raised in India this year and exports to England and other nations rose. In contrast the United States exported 42 million bushels to Europe in the three months ending October 1, compared with 85 million a year earlier for the same quarter.

India England United States Europe

Willimantic Borough Vote Sees Democratic Wins

A large turnout in Willimantic Connecticut last Tuesday elected the Democratic ticket in a borough election, a notable result in a town that typically favors the Republican side. The writer asserts continued belief that Connecticut leans Democratic.

Willimantic

Ex-Collector Rowley and other bygone notes

A collage of verse bits and brief items from a 19th century paper. Patronized by political snippets, society notes, and small jests. Names include Lamar McClellan Grant Tilden Kellogg and others. Observations touch on cremation society and public figures.

Automating goods transport via telephrage proposed

Witty excerpts from Chicago and Detroit papers note a British inventor’s plan for electric powered transport called telephrage, a wish for quicker deliveries, and a light jab at customer anger over delays. The items mix absurdities with real tech curiosity.

Wall Street Broker Osborn Dies in New York

Charles J. Osborn, a Wall Street broker and favored associate of Jay Gould, died in New York on Wednesday leaving a fortune near four million dollars. His life reflects the vigor possible from devoted business pursuit and active involvement in markets.

Edmunds Burlington Washington Charles J. Osborn Wall Street New York Jay Gould

Walter Paris Water Colors Exhibition at Chase's Gallery

Walter Paris presents fifty five framed works and many more in portfolios at Chase's gallery this week and next. His English landscapes and New England coast scenes show precise method and strong drawing with mostly firm handling and atmospheric clarity. The artist's work is conscientious and direct though occasionally overelaborate, yet skies and cloud forms are well treated and provide notable atmospheric quality.

Walter Paris Chase’s New England Paris

Charleston Ends Quarantine Laws and Publishes Tropical Cargo

The quarantine laws expired at sundown Saturday allowing Charleston to source fruit from New York. Beginning November 1 the city will paddle its own West Indies canoe, delivering 9200 banana bunches and 180000 cocoa nuts. About half shipped to Savannah Macon Augusta Jacksonville and other southern points, the rest sold in Charleston.

News and Courier Charleston New York West Indies Savannah Macon Augusta Jacksonville

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