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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1884
Page
4
The Boston Weekly Globe urges readers to act as agents to subscribe others. It notes that increasing circulation aids in electing a Democratic president and offers agents rates and sample copies upon request.
A plea asks subscribers to send names of non subscribers to THE WEEKLY GLOBE. The goal is to mail free samples to those names and promote democracy through wider circulation of the Democratic weekly.
The item outlines subscription options for the Weekly Globe and details payment methods including postal orders drafts and stamps. It also reports on Maud S re racing news Peter B Sweeny in Paris Andrew Jackson Grover Cleveland and Mount Morris witchcraft tales plus summaries of politics and labor issues in 19th century America.
The committee weighs who will command more influence in the upcoming choice. The question centers on whether organized labor or the Tribune can sway a larger share of votes, shaping the outcome.
The text notes widespread fragmentation of traditional political divisions. Independents and labor groups split from major parties, foreign and ethnic blocs shift allegiance, and several states show altered voting tendencies. Despite uncertainty, the upheaval is viewed as beneficial for American politics.
The piece argues Republicans grow restive over past records including Logan and Blaine and cites Edmunds letters criticizing Blaine as Gould's attorney. It asserts Edmunds will support the ticket while revealing Blaine's suspected ties to monopoly and big capital despite a reformer image.
The piece recalls John A. Logan and a law aimed at preventing free Black immigration, noting the 1853 Illinois House resolution and Logan’s role in enacting the statute. It mentions General Joan M. Palmer briefly, a jailed case, and urges Black voters to remember Logan’s legal actions on election day.
Captain Ericsson celebrated in New York last week his eighty first birthday. He remains hale and energetic, working sixteen hours daily as in his prime, a rare vitality for his age. The article notes that active minds and hard workers often retain vigor to an advanced age, a notion the text extends to Americans and, in a related sense, to women.
The passage notes women working alone with both hands and brains appear to show fewer visible signs of aging. It questions whether they live longer, but asserts they seem to retain a youthful look longer than in the past.
Governor Cleveland’s Albany appearance drew many leading Democrats and featured a concise acceptance speech. The remarks stressed devotion to convictions and a pledge to an honest administration, with support from prominent party figures and a focus on genuine national governance.
General Butler says colored men can win their case against Cambridge skating rink managers. He cites a state statute allowing admission without color prejudice and notes the Supreme Court civil rights decision was a state rights acknowledgment. Rumors of a legislative repeal threat loom as racial tensions heighten.
The Globe notes a strong desire within the party for a Democratic nominee for governor and endorses Judge Abbott as a capable, upright reformer with broad support across Massachusetts Democratic factions. Abbott’s integrity and staunch democracy are highlighted as key strengths for potentially leading the state ticket.
The New York Tribune hides names to mislead readers about Henry Ward Beecher defending Blaine over Garfield. The piece condemns copying by Republican papers and mocks civil service reform claims, citing a Boston inspector and a Buffalo Telegraph scandal report as examples of alleged misconduct.
The piece rails at General Swift and Collector Worthington over inspector duties at rail freight offices. It notes English Conservatives’ push on disestablishment, views on franchise rights, and critiques Bishop Ellacott. It mentions Dr O Den nell touring with Chinese lepers and a Dallas Confederate reunion. It ends with cholera in southern France and party rancor in England over Stanley.
A collage of vignettes and quick jokes on detective Pinkerton in the Mandelbaum case delays, clergyman Hoyle at a Baltimore hotel, political murmurs in West Virginia, and light social observations. Brief quips touch on church seating, mergers of money and marriage, civic commentary, and satirical jabs at Blaine and Know-Nothingism.
A sanitized sketch of 19th century debates and quips on naturalization and politics. It notes advocates pushing Maine to deny citizenship to applicants, amid a collage of quotes, editorials, and satirical remarks on Governor Cleveland, Blaine, elections, and public discourse.
In the New York Sun prose a woman and George converse in twilight. She remarks that if he had joined the Greeley expedition he would be a robust survivor, joking about climate and icevergs as he asks why.
Ellen M. Hory of Lynn Massachusetts writes to The Globe defending Irish poplin as fashionable and authentic. She recalls royal usage from Queen Victoria to the Princess of Wales and urges Irish manufacturers to supply genuine poplin, promoting national pride and economic support.
A short item documents a public protest against a lighthearted but disliked kissing habit. The piece notes organizers and participants calling for reform through public sentiment.
This summer's attire favors tasteful silhouettes with harmonious colors. Gauze pel erines remain essential for middle aged women, while younger styles feature suede tones and warm grays. Foulards and percales showcase brown and red checks with suede accents, velvet collars, and suede lace details on long gloves.
The piece describes imitation note paper folded to fit an octavo envelope, and outlines fabrics and accessories for women including ottoman silk, lace contrasts, chemisettes, crape trims, and nets. It notes parasols with grooved ribs, double hinge canes, and widows caps in white tarlatan with puffed edges and tall crowns.
A notice asks readers to reference this paper when responding to any advertisements, ensuring proper attribution and fair handling of offers. The reminder reflects how the paper seeks accurate engagement with advertisers and readers alike.
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