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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1885

Page

2

Republicans and Civil Service Reform Debate

A sharp analysis questions Massachusetts Republican sincerity on civil service reform, accusing Alanson W. Beard of partisan campaigning and asking if party leaders truly repent reforms. The piece cross-examines media silence and contrasts reform rhetoric with practical campaigns amid broader UK electoral shifts and leaders’ promises.

Mr. Beard Republican Party of Massachusetts

Council cleanses records over Oct 1 votes in Simmons case

The Boston common council Thursday purged fraudulent Oct 1 votes and ruled echoes of city hall cannot vote for Simmons. A heated exchange between Lee and Harding dominated the session and delayed business on the reconsideration of actions.

Common Council Simmons Lee Harding Jenkins Mr. Lee Mr. Harding Boston Council Nisher Hill Mr. Simmons Messrs. Lee Mr. Nettleton Boston & Lowell Railroad Washington Street

Elect England's mid November general election moves anew

The article discusses an impending English general election in mid November and its wide international impact. It notes a surge in radical reforms, Irish home rule prospects, and a shift toward democracy with expanding suffrage. It also outlines seat redistribution, registration increases, and the uncertain voting patterns of the growing working class across Britain and Ireland.

House of Commons England House of Lords Ireland

The dynamite gun as future weapon certainty

The article argues dynamite gun experiments prove its potential for warfare and defense. It cites Lieut. Zalinsky and Potomac tests, noting immense energy and possible US coast protection against European long range guns, while questioning the wisdom of delay in adopting this invention.

Zalinsky Fort Lafayette Boston Institute of Technology

Pri nce for governor heads Berkshire Sun praise edition

The Pittsfield Sun enlarges to eight pages and urges strong support for Prince for Massachusetts governor. It lauds his mayoral record in Boston, the capable administration he would bring, and endorses the rest of the state ticket as wise choices, praising Pittsfield’s leading home paper.

Barber’s Gazette Hill Undertakers’ Chronicle Davenport New York Pittsfield Massachusetts Grinnell Prince Massachusett Boston the Sun Berkshire New York Journal Theresa Prince Leopold of Bavaria Indiana

Beard Avoids Joint Talk With Cross in Politics Clash

The text portrays Mr. Beard declining a joint discussion with Mr. Cross, aligning with his party’s tactics and avoiding state issue debates. It notes Republicans dodge accountability for alleged damaging facts about public affairs while Beard, though a treasurer candidate, remains wary of political confrontation and hints at possible political settlement methods.

Mr. Beard Mr. Cross Beard Cross P. R

Record of party positions on labor bills in last legislature

The Post notes Republicans and Democrats split on labor questions. Beard blocked petitions for arbitration courts and blocked passage of weekly wage payments despite voting for it. Democrats cast 53 of 65 votes for the wage bill. Beard ridiculed the convict labor ban. Friends of the employers liability bill were Democrats.

Beard

Traveller reporter faces legal clash with ex-collector

In a dispute with Chairman Beard, Reporter Fuller of the Traveller is said to have the moral and financial backing of the paper's proprietor. The tension centers on a confrontation between the col lector and the ex-collector.

Beard Fuller the Traveller

Territorial judges faces shift as 24 year methods end

A notice to current and prospective territorial judges states that the procedures in force for the past twenty four years will be abruptly discontinued in the near term. The statement signals a broad overhaul of the administration of justice across territories, with emphasis on rapid implementation of new practices by appointed and acting officials.

Ladstone Marquis of Salisbury Mr. Chamberlain Lord Hartington Lord Randolph Curchill Peters Supreme Court of Maine New England Thompson Massachusetts Superior Court Orrick Ocl Thomas G. Sullivan Army

Persian rugs and cats shape tense diplomacy note

The Persian government seeks better business ties with the United States. A witty quip notes Washington already has plenty of Persia's cats, and desires more of Persia's rugs.

United States Persia

The Traveller Praises His Champion in Confidence

The esteemed Traveller affirms his champion’s reliability and asserts that his words may be depended on. He asks what he said to Mr. Beara to test the truth of his claim.

Mr. Beara

Chairman Beard Sees Quiet Day Before Press Time

Yesterday proved uneventful for Chairman Beard with no knockouts reported as the edition went to press.

Chairman Beard

Trains Leave Boston for Causeway Street Station

A brief transit note places a station on Causeway Street opposite Friend Street with trains departing Boston for the Boston Fos route.

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