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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1884
Page
4
The Globe pledges strong Democratic reporting in Washington and nationwide while expanding features. It will publish twelve original novels, a Ladies Department, an Agricultural Page at reduced prices, and employs a large editor staff with rapid telegraph and telephone news. read The Weekly Globe in 1885.
The Globe urges campaign subscribers to share the paper with friends as it announces free delivery of club member lists to agents for expired or about to expire clubs. It promotes reading on Grover Cleveland’s presidency and Democratic control, with pricing for subscriptions.
An appeal urges readers to distribute The Weekly Globe in every town and organize local clubs of subscribers. It promises special agent terms on application and notes Grover Cleveland’s presidential victory with Democrats solidly in power. The Globe offers a large commission and pricing: $1 per year, six copies for $5, thirteen for $10.
A Democratic appeal urges readers to push The Globe and Democracy in their neighborhoods. The notice highlights subscriptions, free samples, and reduced agent rates. It promises a large circulation goal of 100000 and notes pricing: $1 annually, six copies for $5, thirteen copies for $10.
The Weekly Globe explains U S and Canada delivery for one year at $1, six copies for $5. Subscriptions require postal orders or drafts on New York or Boston, stamps accepted in 1 2 or 3 cent denominations. Include full name address county state and notify changes with full old and new addresses. Duplicate copies for lost mail. Do not register stamps. Send exchanges to Lock Drawer 5220 Boston Mass. Sample copies are free.
A historical critique argues that blind obedience to country or crown is flawed. It cites Dawes and Webster as examples, asserting true statesmanship serves world interests, not just national ones, and notes shifting views on free trade and protectionism.
A terse opinion argues that policy shifts may aid a state or nation temporarily but at others' expense. It warns such moves retard civilization, causing universal injury and eventual punishment for the guilty party, framing accountability as essential to global progress.
Chairman Jones of the Republican National Committee and Secretary Chandler exchange pointed letters, blaming campaign mismanagement on rivals. A Tribune reply by William sharply rebukes Jones and Blaine managers, promising further exchanges as fallout deepens the political duel.
A detailed examination of sugar tariffs and the Spanish treaty's impact. It weighs sugar production from Cuba Porto Rico Louisiana and the Sandwich Islands against U.S. consumption, current protection, and future beet and sorghum developments. It notes producer bankruptcies and the risk of a monopolized untaxed sugar supply.
The article explains the Nicaragua canal treaty between the United States and Nicaragua, outlining free passage for world commerce, no U.S. sovereignty, a two thirds one thirds profit split, and joint management along a 2.5 mile right of way. It covers construction costs, route length about 145 miles with 11 locks, and the projected $40 million price tag.
The veteran New Haven postmaster after twenty four years in public service denounces the spoils system and endorses civil service reform. He confesses errors of the past and adopts a new faith, defending his decision against insinuations linked to Cleveland’s election and asserting duty to citizens over personal interest.
After a sharp clash, Bismarck seeks a second foreign affairs directorate in a plea to Reichstag. He lobbies for necessary steps to the country’s best, but the lower parliament remains skeptical and resists his requests. The tone reflects political pressure and diminishing support.
A Brooklyn fire at St. John's Home for Orphan Boys claimed many young lives. Sister Josephine saved several children, guiding others to safety before perishing on the cornice as flames closed in. Her sacrifice joins a list of local heroines.
The New Orleans World’s Fair opens as the largest yet, with vast space and buildings. It aims to boost art science and commerce, linking Washington and New Orleans by rapid communication.
The passage notes how German citizens endured government acts while praising the press for closeness to the people. It recalls Congress failing to pursue a press gag law and dropping a press investigations proposal. It also mentions hopefuls for Blair’s Senate seat in New Hampshire and Chandler’s unshaken notoriety among locals.
A roundup of anecdotes and commentary on divorce trends in Philadelphia, strange court tales from England, opinions on education and industry, and snatches of international and regional news. Includes humor about poets, railroads, Blondin, and local observations with brief notes on expositions, dolls, and newspapers.
Beecher reflects on snow and winter from a December Brooklyn sermon, linking the season to God in nature. He contrasts city and country, extols snow as a benign, creative force that nourishes the earth, and urges seeing divine messages in natural phenomena and winter’s mercy.
Belva A. Lockwood, presidential candidate and lawyer, spoke at Union Hall Cambridge on temperance and constitutional eligibility to be US president. She urged local option strength, school temperance teaching, and pledges, noting saloon proximity to homes harms youth.
A Boston Post Office meeting at Codmane Hall heard W H Thomas describe the Washington convention. The proposed bill would set five clerk classes with pay levels 800, 900, 1000, 1200 and 1400 and promote by competitive examinations. Congress has the measure in committee. supporters call it just and equitable. The group formed a national and district association and voted to continue dues.
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