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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1885

Page

2

Wheat crop outlook and price pressures on American farmers

The Sunday Herald reports a large Northwest wheat harvest similar to 1884 with high farm prices, but weaker mill demand in Minneapolis and a crowded European market. It notes protests over rail freight, middlemen, and calls for diversifying crops, especially into oats, as foreign competition from Canada Hungary and India pushes down prices.

Sunday Herald United States Northwest Minneapolis Glasgow Herald London England India Canada Hungary Dakota Nebraska

Riel Must Die Debate Over Hanging in Regina

A critical editorial argues against executing Louis Riel, predicting political maneuvering, sectarian pressure from Orangemen, and international opinion. It claims justice is being subordinated to votes and rhetoric, warning that hanging would make Canadian justice and public judgment a mockery while branding Riel a martyr to some.

Riel Regina Canada England John Macdonald Saturday Review Bllebee Ontario Orangemen Rici Enacians

Governor Robinson Speech Sparks Re-election Hot Topic

The Essex Club dinner Saturday featured Governor Robinson praising Massachusetts voters as he celebrates his re election. He argues the main issue with Prince centers on his failure to dispatch State troops to the Grant funeral. The Post notes it has not echoed that argument and suggests Robinson’s actions reflect carelessness toward the dead soldier’s memory.

Cleveland Grant Massachusetts Board of Health Commonwealth John A. Andrew Justices of the Peace Robinson Essex Club Prince Platform Committee

Galveston Fire Brings Hard Lessons and Hope for Recovery

An editorial compares Galveston’s $2.5 million blaze to Chicago and Boston losses, noting the destruction of homes rather than landmarks. It urges preparedness, praises Boston’s aid, and highlights a phoenix-like civic resolve and the need for support to shelter the homeless.

Galveston Boston Post Office Merchants’ Exchange Chicago Texas City Boston Detroit Phoenix

Putnam declines to run against Mayor O'Brien in re election

Mr Henry W Putnam, a prominent municipal reform figure who helped draft the city charter amendments, declines to have his name used for the mayoral race and supports Mayor O'Brien for re election. He notes his role on the ordinance revision commission and praises the mayor’s handling of revised powers under the charter.

Henry W. Putnam O’brien Putnam

Caution on Kissing Babies and Lovers in Public Advice

Doctors warn against kissing babies on the lips and note harm from ear kisses. They suggest safer spots like pink toes for babies and a hand for adults, but warn against kissing hair or other areas. The piece questions where affectionate kissing should be directed and urges restraint.

Governor urged to expand paid commissions in state service

The Hon. Frank Hobart of Braintree notes the Governor may advise the Legislature to create more paid commissions to fund state service. A former Republican state central committee member had hinted at similar thoughts, but the speakers refrain to avoid accusations of partisanship.

Frank Hobart Braintree Republican State Central Committee

Glastonbury Smith sisters aged 94 meet fate of time

Nearly fourteen years ago the Smith sisters of Glastonbury Conn then about 80 refused taxation without representation leading to the sale of their Alderneys under the hammer. Miss Abby has died while Miss Julia, now 94, broke a limb in Hartford and is not expected to recover.

Smith Glastonbury

The Tribune’s Business Hype Versus Editorial Woes

The New York Tribune sends private circulars touting a business boom and urging advertising while its editorials warn readers that trade is slow, prices drop, unemployment rises, and the nation suffers under a Democratic administration and a likely tariff reform attempt by Congress. The piece questions which story the Tribune believes.

New York Tribune Tribune

O Brien Appointed Weigher at New York Custom House

Collector Hedden has named Mr. O'Brien as weigher in the New York Custom House. He is an old employee and veteran, and headed the civil service exam list. The posting quiets fears that Sterling would get the job, though the dispute remains noted.

Hedden O’brien New York Custom House O’ Brien Sterling T. C. Crawford Pendleton White House

Montreal Mayor Learns of Small Pox Epidemic

Mayor Beaugrand of Montreal visited Saturday and was astonished to learn a small pox epidemic has prostrated the city’s business interests. The remark underlines the idea that news travels farther from home than at home.

Beaugrand Montreal

After Dinner Quip Teases Campaign Letters

Lieutenant-Governor Ames at the Essex Club dismissed long letters from last campaign candidates as futile saying all who wrote them were defeated. He noted one man who could not write any letter was elected, humorously claiming this brings down the average.

Ames Essex Club Chicago Charlie Chicago News Texas New York Journal

Laugtry debts, Indian bossing, and new world notes

A jumble of brief items notes Laugtry paying debts, Sheridan aiming to control Indians, and prices like cider at four cents a gallon in Illinois. Other squibs mention a 20,000 dollar steamboat on Lake Nyassa, a new ice cream freezer named Ira Davenport, and the Argentine minister in Washington being a journalist.

Ira Davenport Lake Nyassa Africa Washington Detroit Free Press Mahone Colorado Tennyson

Odd Floral Care and a Gypsy Dog Bequest

A boastful anecdote explains preserving flowers by excluding air overnight, plus a peculiar Philadelphian tale of a rich Russian woman’s dog Gypsy and a 1000 rouble legacy. A Tennessee river hotel scene follows with a barber shop confrontation led by a man claiming kinship as stepfather, ending with a tense exit and mock threats.

Cago Tribune Gypsy Philadelphia Tennessee River Sam Gwine Ober Bill Peters Barber Peters Mr. Peters Bill Detroit Free Press

Noted 19th century items span politics and society

A long clipping lists diverse 19th century notes. Missionary Ridge becomes a strawberry patch. Biographer Lawrence Barrett writes on John McCullough who would have turned 53 yesterday. Queen Victoria stays at Balmoral until Nov 28. Various clergy, politicians, and public figures receive postings, honors, or movements across the United States and Britain.

Missionary Ridge Lawrence Barrett John McCullough John McCullogh Queen Victoria Highland Balmoral Whitney Boston Nora Perry Tremont House Methodist Church Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Rev Lawrence Phelps Gardner, Mass

Letter on ministerial conduct subjects Christian public

A fragment from the Daily Advertiser cites a signed communication debating a minister’s conduct. It discusses a letter deprecating a colleague’s work, later denied as memory lapse. The piece questions whether those closely linked to his ministry should evaluate the denial and what lapse of memory really explains.

Daily Advertiser Vnv Syracuse

Civil service reform endures under current Albany watch

Secretary Manping argues reform will continue with no halt, noting expanding offices and widespread desire for office. He urges Democratic newspapers to push bright young Democrats to take examinations, promising appointments for those who pass and stressing that capable officials, not political workers, should run public offices.

Manping Albany Argus

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