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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1885

Page

2

General McClellan’s Place in History Called For Justice

London papers mock General McClellan while praising his talents. He led the Army of the Potomac under peril, lacked full Washington support, and faced a public demanding a quick victory. He won battles, tackled hard problems, and earned his troops’ confidence amid hostile backbiting. History may yet honor his true service.

General McClellan London McClellan Army of the Potomac Washington Richmond

Foraker and Beecher Stories Stir Minds Across States

The column threads humor and politics from 19th century figures. Foraker is named as a potential presidential candidate and is teased about reaction if he learns of it. Bees and beekeeping along the Canadian border are noted, with various social and political witticisms interwoven.

Interviewer Faces Buck Claims In Tribune Piece

The New York Tribune published an alleged interview with Mr Rice of Saco Maine accusing Hon C W Buck minister to Peru of seeking free ship passes and borrowing money in Panama Buck denies the charges and says he never spoke to papers about the matter Steamship companies report Buck has a clean bill of health according to their records

C. W. Buck Peru New York Tribune Mr. Rice Saco, Me Buck Panama New York Steamship Companies

Epidemic of Bigamy Alleged in History

It is alleged that never before in our history has there been such an epidemic of bigamy as at the present time, and in the great majority of cases the men are the offenders. We cannot account for it, unless on the theory that nature is employing this violent method of correcting the numerical disparity of the sexes in the older states.

Massachusetts Prince Robinson Hobart Advertiser Democratic Party Republican Party Cleveland Herald Dorman B. Eaton Silas W. Burt Mr. Prince State Commonwealth Boston New York Brooklyn Eagle New York Staats Zeitung Governor Hill the Times Eagle Staats Zeitung Ohio Foraker Grover Cleveland White House Times Davenport Carr Hill Ottendorfer England State Board of Wealth Charity State House Commission Senate Committee Charlestown

Democrats Nominate Colonel Logan for Fourth District Seat

The Fourth District Democrats nominated Colonel Lawrence J. Logan to succeed Patrick Maguire, who retires after three years of service. Logan is described as a good man to succeed him and is expected to win a large vote.

Lawrence J. Logan Patrick Maguire Logan

The Great Eastern Sold in England for 131000

The Great Eastern cost over $3,650,000 and was sold in England for $131,000. Once a marvel in Atlantic ports, the ponderous ship proved too large for Portland harbor and now lacks usefulness.

England Atlantic Portland Harbor

The New York Telegraph Bets GOP Win at Spuyten Duyvil

The New York Telegraph asserts a 90000 vote majority for the Republican ticket at Spuyten Duyvil, yet the town recalls Anthony Van Corlear’s fate as a caution against boasters and political boasts.

New York Telegraph Spuyyten Duyvil Spuyten Duyvil Anthony van Corlear

State issues weekly accuracy and political opinions

The State publishes weekly and stresses accuracy. Mr Hamlin did not succeed General Couch as Boston collector. General Couch took over from Hamlin. Sherman praised Mahone as a Confederate soldier of proven courage after Mahone hailed him as the foremost statesman. John J Hayes is urged to win the Suffolk Senate seat, deemed more capable than his rival.

Sherman Mahone John J. Hayes St. Suffolk

Governor Slogan Or Not Acknowledging McClellan Funeral

The question asks if Governor Robinson plans to skip General McClellan's funeral in the same way he skipped General Grant's eulogy, implying potential political or ceremonial intent without confirmed actions or dates.

Robinson General McClellan General Grant

Night porter at Plumstead workhouse keeps tireless vigil

An old Plumstead workhouse porter, 74, has not slept in seven years yet remains active and healthy. He guards the lodge gate nightly, then works a day shift as assistant porter, rarely taking holidays and never resting between duties. He recently became a teetotaler after reducing his smoking.

Tom Chicago Herald Plumstead London Lodge Gate

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