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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1885

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Republican Platform Critique in Massachusetts Journal Tone

The Springfield platform earns praise for literary style but critique for vagueness and contradictory aims. It faults the entwined call for enforcing the Edmunds law with an amendment and questions the Kansas plan in Mormon territory, while noting lies about civil service reform credit and tariff rhetoric.

Springfield Kansas Republican Party of Massachusetts John A.logan New England Pennsylvania

Fashion clash at cycling meet triggers libel suit

A Staten Island cyclist wore a low neck shirt, knee breeches and trunk hose to a bike meet provoking a Wheelmen bulletin reference to indecency. He filed a libel suit against the editor, highlighting a divide over attire in cycling circles and prompting broader commentary on modesty and public standards.

Staten Island Wheelmen’s Bulletin of Philadelphia Staten Islander Teufelsbroeck New York

Massachusetts Republicans and the call for reform

The convention work ends while another convention will soon speak for untrammeled delegates from across the state. The piece condemns the current leadership of Governor Robinson and the party’s machine politics. It praises the national Democratic administration’s reform efforts and urges Massachusetts citizens to hope for better things ahead.

Massachusetts Robinson Massachussett Democratic Party

Editor Halstead Letter Sparks Civil War Reflections

The Cincinnati Commercial cites a caustic 1862 63 letter by Field Marshal Halstead. It notes a mistaken defense of deserters and mismanagement while admitting past indiscretions. The writer implies Halstead now regrets earlier sentiments and hopes for future clarity as time passes.

Cincinnati M. H Field Marshal Halstead United States of America Lincoln

Civil Service Reform Urges Practical Commissioners

The commission seeks practical men skilled in public department work including post offices and customs houses. It criticizes the last commission for its members lack of civil service experience and insists examinations be practical. It argues Mr Codman should not be appointed to the civil service commissionership.

New York Sun Washington Civil Service Commission Charles R. Codman Codman Civil Service Mr. Codman

Governor Robinson Hails Gardner Appointment to Supreme Bench

The Post commends Governor Robinson for appointing Judge Gardner to the vacancy created by Judge Colburn’s death. Gardner, ten years on the superior bench, is praised as learned fair dignified and humane. His elevation is expected to be well received by peers and the public.

Robinson Judge Gardner Superior Court Colburn Supreme Bench Gardner Gaston

Davenport Wadsworth comptroller era praised by Troy Press

The Troy Press credits Henry Gallien, a overworked deputy, for gains in the comptroller's office while Davenport and Wadsworth were largely absent due to illness in Europe. It notes Davenport cannot claim a strong record and praises Chapin as a better comptroller than both predecessors.

Troy Press Messrs. Davenport and Wadsworth Henry Gallien Davenport Europe Chapin

Spendthrift Lawyer Emery Sorrs Leaves Family In Need

Emery A. Storrs earned between 20 000 and 50 000 yearly but his estate settlement shows he left dependents without support. He did not gamble or speculate. he squandered his wealth. In prosperity he neglected duties of providence and set a poor example for others.

Emery A. Storrs

Opinion on Governor Robinson and associates

An Evening Transcript critique argues against reelecting Governor Robinson and his associates. It states the Transcript should reconsider the character of those who execute public trusts, noting that the refusal to reappoint Dr. H. P. Walcott signals unfitness for the governorship.

Commonwealth Robinson Evening Transcript H. P. Walcott

Democrats Prepare Posture Ahead of Wednesday Map Decision

The Record notes the bourbons have aligned with the Republican party and expect a mapping move next Wednesday. It suggests that Democrats will show their stance for the president based on resolutions passed at the Wakefield caucus, to be detailed in another column.

Record Wakefield C. S High Street Boston Mass Thomas C. Sullivan C.S U.S. Army Amosheag Manufacturing CO Amosheag Manufacturing Company Manchester N.H Lowell R. R F. Straw N. H Worcester Nashua Krochester Khailnroad CO T. W. Hammond Boston Board of Trade Merchants’ Exchange E. J. Howard Manchester Mills Josiah Shannon

Halstead letter deemed treasonable by era critics

The Indianapolis Sentinel notes Halstead's letter as doubtless the period’s most treasonable production, but argues the author would not have spoken such sentiments during the French revolution. Halstead shows awareness of when and where treasonable utterances fit in.

Indianapolis Sentinel Halstead

Tenants Agree to Buy Killarney Estates for Fourteen Years Rent

The tenants on Sir Rowland Blennerhasset's Killarney estates have agreed to purchase their holdings for a sum equal to fourteen years' rent. The piece suggests a method for other landlords to ease an Irish problem, but notes old selfishness won’t yield quickly and doubts Sir Rowland will see imitators soon.

Sir Rowland Blennerhasset Killarney Rowland

Davenport Seen Weak Point for Prohibition Vote

Mr. Davenport, former president of the Pleasant Valley Wine company, remains interested in it. The New York Sun notes his wine making, suggesting better reasons exist to oppose him than his business ties, though he likely won’t win the prohibition vote.

Davenport Pleasant Valley Wine Company The New York Sun

President orders custom house gaugers to be examined

The decision ends Sterling’s hopes unless he passes the examination. It would be interesting if Bacon competed for the position and won.

Custom House Sterling Bacon

Ira Davenport Defends Blaine Vote in Print

Ira Davenport goes on record claiming he voted for Blaine last fall amid mugwump opposition. He asserts his stance despite pressure and political crosswinds.

Ira Davenport Blaine

World Attacks Mayor Grace Again

The New York World continues its critique of Mayor Grace, a Democrat, pressing points against his administration and governance. The paper frames the mayor as the target of ongoing political pressure and public scrutiny.

The New York World Grace

Notable quotes trim the political scene today

A Lowell Times compilation mocks political figures and public rhetoric. It highlights John Sherman, Hoar, Lodge, Foraker, and English prose while lampooning campaigns, conventions, and moral lectures. The item surveys critics, newspapers, and public figures with witty barbs.

Chaotic City Tour Descriptions From Herat Bazaar

An English officer's account of Herat describes a city about a mile square with a central Charsoo arcade. The bazaar is a dark, narrow avenue thronged with Heratis Kabulis Turcomans and travelers. guards in English commands falteringly present arms, narrowing the path for mounted visitors.

Blackwood Herat Herati Charsoo

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