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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1884
Page
4
A late 19th century Boston weekly ad promotes The Globe as the leading Democratic weekly. It urges Democrats to read The Globe regularly to support the administration and pursue reform, claiming its vast facilities and influence.
A new story by a well known writer titled Sidney's Love or Jealous Woman's Power will start within a week or two. Between now and January 1886 Turn GLOBE will publish up to twelve original deeply interesting novels. The weekly offers substantial value for a small price.
The Globe urges readers to obtain free member lists for expiring clubs via club agents. It promotes campaign subscribers to follow party actions as Cleveland’s Democrats take control, with the inauguration and cabinet formation under keen nationwide attention.
Appeal urges readers to recruit subscribers for the Globe Weekly, offering free special terms to agents. Declares Grover Cleveland elected president and the Democratic party secure, with the Globe promising high commissions to agents and broader circulation in towns across the United States.
A call to readers to support The Globe by encouraging friends to subscribe. The notice urges Democrats to boost circulation toward 100000, send for free samples, and obtain agents' reduced rates, touting the paper's commission as larger than other dollar newspapers.
Postal subscription notice and misc items discuss free postage offers, payment methods, address details, and duplication of lost copies. Articles touch on President Arthur and Cleveland, ocean steamers, imperial decrees, union activities, and Republican views with commentary on policy and leadership.
Commentary argues that political leaders prior to President Arthur erred by overvaluing statesmanship and underemphasizing practical business approaches, suggesting better balance could have yielded gains for the country. The tone critiques the Republican approach of the era.
Electors across the states met on the first Wednesday in December to cast ballots for president and vice president. The process, while lawful, is treated as formal, with custom guiding votes for party nominees. Certificates are prepared and sent to Washington, and Congress later opens them to declare the winners.
The Atlanta Constitution denounces slanders against the South spread after the election. It argues false reports harm capital, immigration, and industry, urging an end to partisan mudslinging as business shows signs of revival and confidence grows in Boston and nationwide.
Mr Lerrer of Frey Lerrer & Co. says the country is in excellent financial condition with large grain output and fair world markets. West grain moves quickly, there is no vast surplus, and trade is larger than last year. Retailers trim stocks, but overall business remains sound and on a good safe road. Some regions face plant shutdowns and job losses, yet the broad economy is prosperous.
The article lauds Mr. Hendrickson for braving slanders during his campaign and praises his wartime patriotism. It notes his early commitment to government support for the war, his April 23 1864 vote to raise pay for officers and soldiers, and his vote for the army appropriation bill that funded key campaigns including Sherman’s march to the sea and Grant’s final victory.
A Maine judge of probate voided a will by Walter F. Phillips that left $5000 to a witness. Massachusetts practice requires three uninterested witnesses and strict observance of presence and acknowledgment. The article notes laxity in wills law and includes a related anecdote about James Davis, tea inspector, and Treasury officials, ending with a remark on President Grant.
A brief note reflects on gifts given by men who anticipated compensation or favor in return, highlighting expectations shaping charitable acts and social exchanges.
A collage of light items from culture and politics. Mentions Jenny Lind-Goldsmith teaching at London College of Music, mugwumps in politics, a Kansas City dry goods schemes, Spurgeons view on tobacco, Paraguay women's rights, and humorous quips on London p awn shops and theater crowds. Also references to Burchard's church, Moses at Mount Oliver, and various European social notes.
A Globe visit reveals Thomas Murphy of Salmon Falls New Hampshire living in a 20 by 8 foot cave carved into a wooded ravine. Neighbors recall him as a middle aged recluse with ghostly visitors including Garfield and the lieutenant governor visiting in dreams. Murphy, born in Armagh Ireland, claims money in the bank and owns a mare and colt near his cave.
The director of the mint reports profits from silver coinage since 1878 totaling 20 million and change, with over 5.3 million last year. San Francisco struck 1 million silver coins for Hawaii, and 4,118 proof sets sold at the Philadelphia mint. Medals minted include 10,898 at Philadelphia with various metals, and commemoratives for presidents and societies. The United States minted over 2.0 billion in gold and silver products in 1883 and led world coinage in gold for 1883. Persia’s revenue system and crown jewels are noted, plus plans to substitute nickel for copper coins in Russia.
Dr. R. H. Russell of 466 Canal street plans a multi canal voyage by canoe from New York to New Orleans via the Hudson the Kine and other waterways to the Ohio and Mississippi. The six week journey ends with an expo exhibit and a challenge to competitors in canoeing.
Rev Beecher preaches on faith as seeing the invisible world beyond bodily life urging that life is a transient stage and the real substance lies in the upper world. He cites Moses and modern work ethic, praises rag-pickers’ hope, and urges enduring labor with a future beyond present toil while recalling his New York visit among Brooklyn rag-pickers.
Washington reports a German gunboat crew on the trip from Valparaiso to the Samoan Islands discovered colossal stone statues on Easter Island. The finds excite Smithsonian and National Museum scholars, with France and the United States eyeing study and protection.
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