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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1880
Page
3
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A letter questions whether Ulysses S. Grant violated constitutional limits by signing a bill increasing presidential pay from 25000 to 50000 during his second term. The piece argues the increase was legal under constitutional periods, but condemns the political maneuvering to secure extra pay.
The phrase describes someone obtaining additional earnings through petty bargaining and persistent political influence, implying a contemptible method. The tone suggests criticism of unethical tactics used to boost compensation.
A critique explores a rising sentiment toward monarchy in the United States amid aristocratic leanings and long tenure of office. It argues for liberty, critiques imperial sympathy, condemns legalized extortion in savings banks, and urges reform of the legal system to protect workers from injustice.
The 1879 record from Edward Russell & Co. notes fewer mercantile failures and a sharp drop in liabilities from 234 million in 1878 to 98 million in 1879. The report highlights geographic improvements, with western states showing notable gains, and suggests continued prosperity though not at 1879's peak.
The piece criticizes receivers of insolvent savings banks for demanding inflated salaries and temptations of commissions. It notes the conflicting aims to maximize dividends for depositors while judges resist large pay. It cites examples of lavish perks and questions the fairness toward poor depositors and the public.
A Republican bill in New York seeks to appoint presidential electors by districts rather than statewide, aiming to curb Democratic gains. The piece argues this could sway nationwide outcomes, urges a uniform national method for choosing electors, and warns of potential future changes in Connecticut and New Jersey. Blanton Duncan comments from Washington on Maine politics and the Maine Supreme Court rulings as partisan and legally inconclusive.
The article praises the translated travel book Morocco by Edmundo de Amias, noting vivid style and keen observation. It highlights De Amias as historian and narrator, the volume's delightful minutiae, daily life portrayals, and its superior illustrations and translation quality by C Rollin-Tilton.
A historical appeal urges readers to join a club of five to receive the Weekly Globe at no cost until March 6, 1881. Individuals may also subscribe for $1 to cover the same period, while forming clubs helps many obtain a free copy. The notice emphasizes affordability for farmers, mechanics, and day laborers.
A scatter of brief items from various papers lampoon public figures, fashion, and society. Wry notes on lectures, poets, and stage stars mingle with jokes about telegraphs, cigars, and hats. Domestic quirks, accidents, and urban curiosities populate a lively parade of snippets.
A Cape paper report on two Natal trials before Mr Justice Dwyer on circuit. Bergmann and Henrik were acquitted of murdering four Hottentots after a chilling scene with skulls and a crowded horseman escort. In a second case Smith and Durnan were acquitted of murder while Jacob Soutaar was found guilty of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and given five years hard labor. Also three Natal cases show jury outcomes on killings amid colonial tensions and liquor.
A humorous year in review recounts 1879 mishaps and follies. Guns aimed at relatives maimed twenty, fits of jokes cost many lives, and many adults mistook friends for wildlife. Mothers' poisons fell to twenty one as society toys with fate.
A collage of facts and anecdotes spans Baltimore age, military ratios, wealth and loss, mining, railways, legal cases, wars and revolutions. Notable items include a Washington mansion costing 50 000 dollars, a Danish minister's kiss scandal, Farragut statue progress, Ouray the Ute leader, and explosive city finances plus curious trivia on theatres and priests.
The Boston Comfort Corset Company at 76 Chauncy Street Boston touts the Comfort Corset as healthy comfortable and elegant like a French corset plus a skirt and stocking support. It urges women to examine its beauty and utility and notes the firm’s commitment to high style and workmanship.
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