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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1885

Page

2

Maud S pace quickens as leg spans near record

A sprawling column mixes agricultural forecasts with political quips and editorial as a rider eyes a Maud S like record, while corn yields loom at 2 000 000 000 bushels. Steel rail orders path Pennsylvania mills and a St Louis sports congress looms. The piece hints at Canada security, forest color, and a campaign mood amid harvest season.

President Cleveland and civil service reform stance

A Washington despatch praises President Cleveland for exercising the appointing power wisely. It argues he will not ask Congress to retain Republican appointees, aims to reform the spoils system, and believes most outgoing officeholders deserve to stay in public employment under a better footing.

Washington Congress Cleveland

Albany Argus Hails Democratic Prospects in New York

The Albany Argus, a reliable Democratic authority, adopts a cheerful tone about New York politics. It credits six months of Democratic administration in Washington with reforms that boosted public confidence and foresees victory at the polls, noting Republicans in New York may no longer fear a Democratic win.

Albany Argus New York Washington

Life and Times of Samuel Bowles by George G Merriam

Springfield writer George G. Merriam plans a Century Publishing biography of Samuel Bowles. The piece praises Bowles as a pioneering independent journalist and influential public figure whose mastery of the press shaped his era, insisting the forthcoming book will fascinate journalists and scholars.

George G. Merriam Springfield Samuel Bowles Century Publishing Company Bowles

Republican turmoil grips New York insiders over Blaine links

The piece argues the New York Republican scene is corrupt and split. It cites Evarts backing Blaine, Morton’s Paris fund, Drexel contributions, Carr soliciting Irish voters, and factions led by Ex Gov Cornell with Warren Platt Hiscock and Warner Miller opposing or supporting him, painting a dire moral crisis.

New York Blaine Evarts Morton Paris Ohio J. W. Drexel Mr. Morton Joseph B. Carr Republican Party Cornell James D. Warren Platt Frank Hiscock Warner Miller

Worldly nonsense and jokes in a mixed newspaper tone

A collage of jokes and fleeting notes from various papers recounts witty exchanges, odd anecdotes, and curious reports. It mentions a president's sister as a Rose of summer reaching Washington, a cash joke about dogs valued at 226 million, a dangerous new explosive Helloffite, and humorous scenes from Raleigh, Philadelphia, and Chicago.

Philadelphia Richard Washington National Weekly

London Ramblers and a Barrister’s Wizardly Street Block

A London joke involved passers by being told fake gold coins cost a penny each, selling only two to a maid. In Boston a barrister wagered to block Fleet Street at a busy hour using a necromancer disguise. He aimed to prove a Balderdash book predicted the lion would wag its tail in half an hour, drawing a heavy crowd and a police clearance after an hour.

Bank of England London Fleet Street

Whittier Town Aim In Swain County North Carolina

Clark Whittier brother of poet Hind Whit tier plans a new town in Swain county North Carolina. He bought 60000 acres for saw mills town layout and farms. A public meeting adopted a temperance pledge for 10 mile property holders to ban liquor sales and require land surrender if violated. The plan envisions roads and strong immigrant appeal.

Clark Whittier Atlanta Constitution North Carolina Swain County Whittier W. H. Cooper Georgia

Notable society notes span oceans and hills

Horatio Alger Jr of New York visits Biddeford for a few days while Col Charles IT Allen of Lowell sails to Europe on business. Prof Huxley may settle permanently in Italy. M Sullivan of Summit House Mt. Washington will manage Hamilton House Bermuda this winter. Alice Brown of this city linked to Stratford-by-the-Sex. Prof Perry of Williams College studies Ft. Massachusetts history near Glen's Falls. Boston Mayor O'Brien heads Shipping List and Electric Lighting Co, earning 10 000 dollars yearly. Ex Lieut Gov Weston builds a Mt Weston cabin in Dalton at 2200 feet, with a long fireplace and access road for friends. Rev Arthur W Tirrell of Rockport wed Miss Allice G Merrill of Malden. they tour eastern cities before settling in Rockport. The rider of Miss Woodford earnings reach 210000 with Dwyers paying 10 000 to ride and extra 10 000 when not needed. Stanford buys Calistoga Hot Springs and plans public schools. Francis Walker of MIT joins to aid, staying about two weeks.

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Public figures and political chatter mix in 19th century columns

The clipping notes General Butler earns high regard for productivity beside President Cleveland. It questions George Hoadly from Ohio, hints at illness, and mentions rivals and appointive actions at Kittery navy yard. It quotes editorials from the Atlanta Constitution and Elmira Advertiser debating policy and potential secretary of state nominees.

Lowell Democrat Gen. Butler Cleveland George Hoadly Ohio Auanta John Sherman John Frank Rogers Dover N. H Democratic City Committee Kittery Navy Yard New Hampshire F. F. Bayard Elmira N.Y Fitch Rochester Democrat and Chronicle O'Connor Buffalo Courier

Boston and Fitchburg Rail Road Train Schedule 1855

Train times listed for Boston to New Works and Providence with numerous routes and returns. Includes Shore Line Fast Express, Shore Line Mail, steamboat service, and multiple intermediate stops such as Pawtucket Mansfield North Attle, Foxboro and Sharon. Services begin Monday June 15 1855 with varied departures and returns throughout the day.

Boston and Fernovnpence Boston New Works Shore Line Shore Ling Steamboat Providence Pawtucket Dodgeville North Attle Mansfield Sharon Ite Santon Junction Keon Turm Headville

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