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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1885

Page

2

Lodge portrayed as an enemy of civilization in politics

Contemporary critics condemn Mr. Lodge as out of date and hostile to modern civilization. The rhetoric claims his relapse into barbarism strengthens his party and damages his standing in reputable politics. The report emphasizes the gravity of his alleged views and influence.

Lodge

Deathbed letter shows Helen Hunt Jackson’s regard for Indians

Mrs Helen Hunt Jackson’s farewell letter to President Cleveland expresses gratitude for efforts to ease Indians’ plight. Even in decline she remains devoted to the welfare of the nation’s downtrodden, extending concern beyond family and power to the friendless and suffering.

Helen Hunt Jackson Cleveland

Census Doubt Cast On Boston Population Claim

The New York Sun argues Boston is upset by a census estimate of 386000, urging focus on truthfulness over boasting of achievements, heroes, or yachts. It suggests the census taker’s accuracy is in question, warning that without truthfulness big feats lose meaning.

New York Sun Boston Shore Line Sun P.M New York Stontngiog Line Pawtucket Dodgeville Hebronville Attleboro Baeturn North Attleboro Mansfield Beeturm East Foxboro Hieturn Smaren Canton Junction Bunda Beadville Zee Hyde Park Mithove Clarencom Hillis Rake Forest Hills Ginae E& Piain Boylston Regtk Fermi West Boxln Bristol oRat Anchor S. Mail Glasgow Londonderry Liverpool Ukenstown Enders Ers Bowling Green State Street

The Far West Chinese Treatment Sparks Christian Outcry

The piece denounces harsh treatment of Chinese in the Far West and condemns employers who import cheap labor to depress wages. It argues for broad charity toward all workers, including Poles Hungarians and Slavs, highlighting misery from false promises and labor market manipulation.

Far West United States Pennsylvania

Halstead on elections and national peril in the 19th century tone

The piece recalls Murat Halstead's public calls to save the country, arguing the nation faces catastrophe as two state elections approach. It cites reflections from the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette about a Democratic president needing a cooperative Congress and a Republican Senate for stability, warning that elections in Ohio and Virginia could determine the country’s fate.

Murat Halstead Washington Dis Halstead Thurman Senate Ohio Mahone Virginia Cincinnati Commercial Gazette Congress Supreme Court House of Representatives Sherman

Rhetoric on Bell Telephone case and Garland motives

The Post rebuts partisan attacks on Attorney General Garland amid the Bell Telephone suit. It argues Garland acted honestly, had no knowledge of using his name in the action, and cautions against muting public trust by political manipulation. It notes courts, not papers, decide petitions and defends Bell patents against sensationalism.

The Post Bell Telephone Company Bell Pan Electric Garland Arkansas Senate Mr. Garland Bell Company

Ward case draws fresh interest with family letter

A letter from Ferdinand Ward’s brother, a reputable businessman, hints at a defense plan. It alleges the Grant family withdrew more than they contributed, F D Grant shared a contract business with Warner, and several bank presidents charged high interest on loans to Grant and Ward. Ferdinand Ward allegedly had chances to protect himself but left papers and property with Davis.

Ferdinand Ward Grant F. D. Grant Warner Grant & Ward Davis Ward New York Sun

Boston death rate questioned by new census figures

A debate over Boston mortality notes the new census showing 24.9 deaths per 1000 based on 386,000 people, higher than earlier estimates and closer to New York. Non preventable deaths far exceed preventable ones, infant mortality remains comparatively low, raising questions about city's sanitary status and census accuracy.

Boston Board of Health New York Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Baltimore St. Louis Bright Washington Cincinnati

Montreal riot over smallpox fears and call for martial law

A Montreal riot against doctors and modern science is condemned as a dangerous act fueled by superstition. The dispatch argues authorities must protect public safety, even with martial law, and suggests seeking aid from neighboring regions if Montreal cannot handle the crisis.

Montreal Spain

Understanding the mugwump in New York politics

The Brooklyn Union calls the mugwump a political irritant yet effective. The New York Evening Post notes editors rejoice over mugwump departure but echo Blaine era consolation. The piece argues mugwumps are more than irritants and should not be deemed superfluous by the Democratic Party.

Brooklyn Union Manning Sumner Increase Kimball Republican Party Florida Reefs Quoddy Head Pacific Coast Maine New Hampshire Washington Mugwump Ira Davenport New York New York Evening Post Blaine Democratic Party

Fragments of Diverse Notes and Quips From Various Papers

A collage of stray items including jokes about Boston Court Square and a hard day for the Salvation Army in Norwich. It notes European beer, a French statistician, a New Haven death, and a London caterer’s opera-night tastings. Also mentions an anecdote about Miss Penelope Waldo and Clarence, and a piece on a minister and a child named Sadie Smif.

Clarence Penelope Waldo Boston Shank Miss Penelope Miss Waldo Mr. Shank London Mendelssohn Mr. Mendelssohn Strauss Westside Smith Sadie Smif Chicago Herald Alps Leslie Stephen Stephen New York Sun

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