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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1884

Page

2

Andrew poised for senate run says speaker

The excerpt argues Hon John F Andrew may win the senate seat and supports his bid. It notes Blaine calling Logan a political bureler and suggests the term is apt though its force may be less clear than calling Blaine a continental air.

John F. Andrew Senate Blaine Logan

Massachusetts Civility Elevates Carl Schurz Beyond Boutwell

Carl Schurz is held in higher regard in Massachusetts than ex-Gov Boutwell. Receptions for Schurz are rare in Boston and beyond, reflecting his notable esteem in the region.

Carl Schurz Massachusetts Boutwell Boston

Ohio Democrats Eye Cleveland Victory in November

The Ohio Democratic Party remains hopeful to carry the state for Cleveland despite the October setback. They credit the prior Republican win to methods unlikely to recur and plan renewed, zealous efforts for the presidential electors race.

Ohio Cleveland

Protectionists’ Sympathy for Labor in Tariff Debate

The writer questions protectionists who claim to aid laborers, noting that living costs rose 60 percent while wages rose 39 percent under high tariffs. They warn of rising unemployment as winter approaches and urge labor advocates backing Blaine to explain the disparity.

Europe Blaine Protection

Editorial dispute over West Virginia vote majorities

A letter asks if West Virginia’s Democratic lead this year over the Republican and Greenback vote equals or exceeds 1880. The editor replies inaccurately that the fall is over 10,000 votes, while the true 1880 majority was just over 100. The piece notes the official count will determine this year’s margin and criticizes counting the Greenback vote differently across years.

Cincinnati Commercial Gazette Enquirer of Today West Virginia Hancock Commercial Gazette

New York Sun Predicts Cleveland’s Growing Fame After Election

A New York Sun piece argues Grover Cleveland will be better known after November 4 and again after March 4, praising his conduct as governor and predicting he will be a strong president. It asserts Cleveland’s impartial service, his honesty, and the public trust he has earned among nearly 60 million people.

New York Grover Cleveland Eveland Cleveland Empire State White House

Blaine influenced Tribune editorials shaped by Gail Hamilton

An 1880 New York Tribune editorial lineage shows James G Blaine guiding anti prominent reform moves through Gail Hamiltons style. The piece critiques Blaine’s tactics, calling rivals political cowards and lampooning figures like Hoar while signaling loyalty to Blaine and the Republican ticket amid Massachusetts and national tensions.

New York Tribune Tall Tower James G. Blaine Gail Hamilton Knight Massachusetts Illinois Senator Hoar Blaine Bisine Gen. Butler Piad

Butler's treachery and Blaine's ambition exposed

The piece accuses Butler of political duplicity and readiness to betray the Republican Party for personal gain. It argues Butler’s maneuvering followed treachery to a temporary victory, warns Massachusetts of humiliation, and portrays Blaine as consummately ambitious and unscrupulous seeking national power.

Butler Republican Party Massachusetts Blaine American Republic

Blaine backers criticized for distributing false circulars

A Newark minister reports receiving an anonymous circular attacking Gov. Cleveland. He condemns the mailers as vile and false and says he will vote for Cleveland, while predicting Blaine’s defeat and a rebuke of such tactics in the future.

Cleveland Blaine Ball Barbour North Baptist Church of Newark N.J

All-Sorts. Belva Lockwood and the Times of Comment

A humorous collage of newsy snippets and quips on politics, fashion, science, and society. It references Belva Lockwood in a court scene, Blaine and Cleveland politics, a Polish countess, and assorted light anecdotes about editors, professors, and daily life from late 19th century press culture.

Belva Lockwood Cartier

Four Pins Preserve a Prisoner’s Reason in Solitary Life

After six years in a dungeon a prisoner clings to four pins found on the floor. He gropes for them daily, even when free, and his countess fashions them into a brooch, valuing them above gold. The pins become his solace and safeguard his sanity.

Tommy Paris

Campaign Fund Receipts Support Cleveland Hopefuls

A letter to the Boston Post reports a donation of 11 dollars to elect Grover Cleveland president. It proudly notes a total campaign fund of 364 dollars after adding 2 dollars from C. F. D. The contributors sign as Mechanics and urge honest government and an end to corruption.

Boston Post Grover Cleveland United States Britain State St. Allan Royal Quebec Liverpool Norden LEV & Alden Washingsea Rhee Broad Street Kansas Borderer Calestine Norseman Boston Ee Jasey Anon Wabren & CO Post Office Square

Westminster Abbey Restoration Begins on Exterior Facade

The London Standard reports the most extensive restoration of Westminster Abbey's exterior in history has begun. Scaffolding will rise on the north transept first, then the south, east, and west. Builders will remove excrescences dating to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and replace with hard gray stone from Chilmark quarries Wiltshire to resist acids in London air. The project, costing a substantial sum, is funded by government and ecclesiastical commissioners.

London Standard Westminster Abbey Abbot Islip Chilmark Wiltshire London

Astor family figures in New York politics and loyalty

A New York correspondent notes John Jacob Astor as a social leader who supports party effort and public service. He backed Garfield, attended Dorsey events, and remained steadfast amid whispers about Dorsey. The Astor heir’s wealth and status did not deter his political commitments.

New York Cincinnati Enquirer Astor John Jacob Astor Garfield Albany Dorsey Gen. Arthur Indiana Mr. Dorsey Mr. Astor

Cholera Links Through Macaroni Theory By Naples Road

A reader speculates on a link between cholera and macaroni noting long rows of pasta along coastal roads from Naples to Pompeii. He imagines a windy drought day spreading dust and disease seeds, with germs clinging to damp vermicelli and macaroni sticks and disseminating with pastry.

Naples Pompeii

A Sonnet on Public Shame and Hypocrisy

A sonnet laments public hypocrisy and justified deeds by a man of Hale reputation. The speaker condemns crediting wrongs to youth and peers, noting a living exemplar by LOUIS LELROSE JR of Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania dated October 20 1854.

Louis Lelrose, JR Bryn Mawr, Pa

Paine as Fifth District Candidate in 1870s Appeal

The Democrats and Independent Republicans nominate Robert Treat Paine Jr of Waltham for Congress citing his long record in public service and charity. A champion of civil service reform and economic prudence, Paine balances party loyalty with independence, endorsing measures aiding workers, housing cooperatives, and pension for needy soldiers while opposing overfunded railroad bailouts.

Congres Fifth Robert Treat Paine, Jr Waltham Cleveland Mulligan Associated Charities of Boston Great Britain London Bureau of Charity Wells Memorial Workingmen’s Club United States Workingmen’s Co-operative Bank Paine Commonwealth Massachusetts Lynn Workingmen’s Trade Association Waltham Co-operative Bank Pains Speaker New York and New England Mr. Paine Berry Judiciary Committee Civil Service Reform League Tariff Reform League Pach Fifth Congressional District

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