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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1885

Page

2

Town as the unit of government in English origins

The essay rebukes Charles Coffin for claiming the state rather than the town is the unit of government. It traces town autonomy from medieval England to Puritan Massachusetts, arguing towns governed local affairs, chose provosts, and policed roads, while the state may override but cannot erase town self rule.

Charles C. Coffin Law and Order League Prince Tremont Temple John Carver Boston State House Roxbury Charlestown America Richard John Charles II James II William of Orange Scheldt Cofin Massachusetts England Carver Coffin Winthrop Dorchester New England South John Adam Virginia Police Commission Horatio Seymour New York Hill Davenport

Mops and Sunday journalism debated byCongregational club

Mrs Partingtons of the Congregational club gathered at a horticultural ball Monday evening armed with mops to push back Sunday journalism. A journalist critic noted Sunday papers are an evil yet not wholly so, advocating simpler gospel preaching to offset press and pulpit excesses. Both press and pulpit have good and bad effects. the remedy urged is for the Sabbath press to exert a healthful influence like on secular days.

Congregational Club Congregational Church Mass Edward Everett Hale Charles the Ecclesiasticus Logicus Fanaticus Pacificus Ft. Pillow Gem’len Len Junius Werry Darkey Detroit Free Press

Emancipation of Fashion Crowd Promises New Hat Culture

The discourse envisions a feminine reform in fashion logic, aiming to democratize bonnet decisions in London millinery circles. Leaders propose tea tastings in Wigmore Street to discuss bonnets, textures, and shapes as a step toward ending despotism in dress and fostering a peaceful fashion revolution.

London Wigmore Street England

Massachusetts Employers Liability Standoff and Party Stances

An important column highlights employers liability for injuries to workers in Massachusetts and other states. It criticizes current state law as inhumane, contrasts Republican evasiveness with Democratic commitment to reform, and cites a prominent Republican's call for worker action to support Mr. Prince’ s election.

Massachusetts United States California Dakota Georgia Iowa Kansas Mississippi Montana Rhode Island Wisconsin Wyoming Missouri Europe England France Italy Germany Prince Supreme Court of the Minneapolis Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad Wisconsin Corporation Holden Vs Fitchburg Railroad Commissioners of United States Court Senate General Court Commonwealth Boston Post Bobave

Tariff Views On Overproduction And Prosperty

The Lewiston Journal argues that overproduction follows under consumption and criticizes protective tariffs for stoking high production during prosperous periods. It notes a recent stagnation and expects healthier conditions only if tariffs are reduced, warning long prosperity is unlikely while tariffs persist.

Lewiston Journal

Journal readers urged to mobilize for Robinson plurality

The Journal claims a 50,000 circulation and that each issue read by four people could muster 400,000 hours of effort to swing Robinson to a 25,000 plurality. Eight readers would need two hours each to influence a single vote for Robinson, though the author notes the effort will be difficult as the people favor Prince.

Journal Robinson Prince

Radical candidate Miss Helen Taylor faces Camberwell seat

Miss Helen Taylor, adopted daughter of the late John Stuart Mill, stands as radical candidate for Camberwell MP. Reported disruption at her first election meeting and a reported flight toward London are uncertain but may have aided her campaign perception.

Helen Taylor John Stuart Mill Camberwell Miss Taylor London

The Journal Sees Herald Endorsing By Belief in Re Election

The Journal argues the Herald’s past claim of Governor Robinson’s re election implies belief in his victory. It contends that to anticipate a candidate’s re election is to advocate for his election, hence the Journal asserts the Herald effectively endorses a candidate by predicting success.

Herald Prince Robinson

President’s Second Notice To Office Seekers

The President issues a second notice to office-seekers after eight months of effort. He states weariness and a wish for time to prepare his message. The country is expected to approve, aligning with Mr. Cleveland’s acts as precedent.

Mr. Cleveland

Republican papers tout bogus Conkling interview

The republican papers tout the bogus Conkling interview and urge readers to derive consolation from Conkling's guarded disclaimer, a move seen as welcome amid widespread need for solace in their current moment.

Conkling

Captain Boycott Becomes Active Verb in Hostile Politics

The Irish landlord Captain Boycott rests at peace with neighbors and others, yet his name has become the most active verb in records of hostile politics, reflecting a lasting influence on public sentiment and protest language.

Captain Boycott

Beard Quietly Pushes Through Campaign

The speaker notes no man more quiet than Mr Beard since his sustained push, suggesting his low profile may have been enough to carry him through the entire campaign.

Mr. Beard

Tears of Frisbie Hoar and other old headlines

An assorted column of quips and anecdotes from a late 19th century paper. It references Frisbie Hoar, political jabs at Coolidge and Seymour, New London and London notes, the Eaton reunion, a phosphorus diet, and a joke about an aunt and baby. It mentions milk and beer costs, a Pearl necklace, and a wood reservation incident in Mantes.

Grandpa Fred Little Fred Philadelphia Mantes Monsieur

Misreadable clip fuels debate on Massachusetts worker liability

A column mix of anecdotes and opinions argues for employers liability reform. It cites 1885 U S Supreme Court holdings on railroad conductors and compares Massachusetts law to other states. The piece urges legislators to align with federal standards to aid workers.

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