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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1885

Page

2

Indifference risks democracy says campaign urging voters

A public exhortation emphasizes the duty of every citizen to vote on election day. It warns that abstaining erodes public interests and fuels a government of cliques, urging readers to study the platform, support the democratic ticket, and complete registration before next Tuesday’s deadline.

Massachusetts Democratic Party Commonwealth New York Tammany Irving Hall Hill Saratoga

A New Theory on Business Waves and Cycles

A writer of economic science proposes that nature’s laws govern business rhythms, causing alternating periods of prosperity and low mood. He argues movements rise and fall in cycles of about eight to ten years, predicting 1885 slight gain, 1886 downturn, 1887 brighter close, 1888 low point and rebound, 1889 onward boom, with later reversals and increased labor strife during low phases.

Repair the Cogswell fountain from plinth to capital

The piece argues against vandalism and urges repairing the Cogswell fountain in Brooklyn or other sites. It notes the resilience of fountains and statues, praises lawful actions, and suggests moving the fountain to a new location such as the Charles River bank for restoration.

Brooklyn City of Churches Connecticut Charles River

Virginia campaign sparks charges of violence linked to Mahone

The piece accuses William Mahone and his followers in Virginia of inflaming racial tensions to disrupt peace before election day. It cites a brutal assault on Archer Brooks and portrays Mahone as a demagogue who uses inflammatory rhetoric, seeking to seize power while critics warn of escalating violence.

South Mahone Virginia John S. Wise John L. Sullivan Marquis of Queensbury Archer Brooks Williamsburg Brooks Hoar

Governor Robinson Eyes Senate Seat After Reelection Bid

Governor Robinson pursues a second term as governor while aiming for the U.S. Senate. Dawes loyalists in western Massachusetts could block his ascent, as Berkshire manufacturers reportedly opposed Dawes’ defeat in the prior contest and may act again to halt Robinson.

Robinson Dawes Massachusetts Berkshire Mr. Dawes

Mayor O'Brien cites hasty payment to Barber Asphalt firm

Mayor O'Brien warns Boston aldermen that rushing the Bar ber Asphalt bill invites fraud. He notes a confession that a creditor paid a commission to secure auditing by the merchant's cashier. The mayor says such actions threaten the treasury and demonstrates his effort to guard public funds.

O’brien Board of Aldermen Barber Asphalt Company Boston Boston Traveller O'Brien

Carrigan Reappointed Evening High School Master

Ras ton school board members had sought to discipline Mr. E. Carrigan for expressing viewpoints on education. Last night he was elected again as master of the evening high school, a role in which he has earned high praise and strong city benefits. Refusal to retain him would have violated civil service reform, given his pivotal role in elevating the evening schools.

Raston School Board E. C. Carrigan Carrigan Mamma Ethel Love David Davis Mr. Davis Red Stockings Philadelphia San Francisco Chronicle Brown Mrs. S Mrs.s New York Sun Baltimore Miss van Bibber Rebecca Williams Miss Williams Herbert Muckross Killarney Lakes Muckross Abbey Mr. Herbert of Newport Rossetti Kemper Jacksonville Fla Woodstock Concord Patriot Concord Monitor Granite State Andover James Roger Jefferson John Bailey Lisbon George Sargent Laconia Gilmanton Horace Lawrence Jerome B. Tuttle Wadley Falls Lee Restaurateur Biddle Acworth Murdock London Boston Huntington Avenue Camden Street United States England Europe Snow Hilu M. Delann Medical Journal of Stutzer Imperial Chemical Laboratory Rhenish Prussia A. L. Murdock

Worcester convention plank on biennial elections described

The passage notes that the Associated Press omitted a Worcester convention plank by Mr Aspinwall opposing biennial elections. The text argues for keeping annual state government elections, stating the custom of yearly public opinion on acts of officials should continue.

Associated Press Worcester Aspinwall

Prohibitionists Clash with Robinson in 19th Century Deluge

A collage of late 19th century newspaper snippets shows prohibitionists opposing Robinson, critiques of governance by self-styled competent citizens, cultural notes on Mme Modjeska, and stray quips about politics, society, and oddities from Philadelphia to Baltimore, including a Burmah idol tale and local misfortunes.

Robinson Mme Modjeska

Disputed News Theft Claims Between Papers

A historical note accuses The Sun of reprinting a Washington Post lead article from the prior day. The cited exchanges call out alleged copying and label the Post as untrustworthy, reflecting rival newspaper tensions and public discourse over sourcing. The text references dates in October and mentions both papers by name.

Sun Post Washington Post New York Sun

Prince of Boston urged by old soldier in Bath letter

An elderly veteran writes to the Boston Post praising Hon. Frederick O Prince for governor and urging Massachusetts workers to vote against Governor Robinson. He frames Prince as a friend to labor and liberty, contrasting him with the current administration and calling for unity among Workingmen to defeat the Republicans at election time.

Boston Post Thomas Carlyle Europe Massachusetts Wendell Phillips Robinson Blaine Theodore Roosevelt Chicago Prince Frederick O. Prince Charles E. Endicoty Brookline Bath Ira Hodgdon Geo. Conway New Meadows James Bailey Sagadahoc Robie Ty. Eee Batu Commonwealth F. O. Prince Vets Bke Frederick OQ Boston Gaston Old Hickory East

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