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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1889
Page
4
Boston readers are urged to form Globe clubs. It is easy to attract neighbors by sharing a sample copy. People may request free samples to be mailed or send names of potential subscribers for mailing.
The piece argues that the United States must honor its Samoa independence pledge despite German claims. It suggests Bismarck uses bluff to seize Samoa, questions the wisdom of the promise, and aligns with the New York World in criticizing the expansion of commitments beyond the Americas. It connects to Monroe Doctrine principles and Hayes era policy, labeling the issue a European diplomatic bluff.
A brief quote blames the home administration for failed policy by a flawed leader and his secretary of state. The speaker singles out responsibility for the current predicament, labeling the official as chiefly responsible.
A commentator argues that global tensions from Canada Haiti Samoa and Germany show war fears but predicts little real conflict. He notes Europe has not seen a major war since 1870 and argues nations now seek peace, viewing war as harmful for all sides and expecting amicable settlements between Germany and the United States.
The article argues that history judges heroes and villains more mildly with time, noting shifts in fame for James II, William Penn, and Claverhouse. It then compares U S and German naval strength, praising Cleveland era modernization and detailing ships. It ends by denouncing an American aristocracy of wealth as a new form of kingship and calls for greater freedom from money power.
A brief remark by Cc. W. Bacon reflects on balancing credit for valor with removing unjustly placed stigma. The statement suggests caution in assigning perfection while affirming appreciation for true acts of heroism.
The well known manager Daniel Frouman has signed Mrs. James G. Braye Jr to act on stage for two years with a salary and a share of profits. She will have dresses a maid and a traveling companion supplied at Frouman’s expense. The piece notes Braye has no prior stage experience and questions the value of notoriety over talent. It also mentions Mr. Braye Jr leaving journalism and working in a locomotive shop in search of honest work.
The United States shuns the era of oversized warships, favoring speed and survivability. New cruisers are designed to outpace German vessels, resist sinking, and endure coal shortages. Germany risks a costly, likely unfulfilled arms race, while France watches closely and an old alliance with Lafayette could reemerge.
Editorials celebrate Dr. Gatuine of Hartford patenting a torpedo boat priced at 25000 to pierce ironclads, praising Yankee ingenuity while noting German naval size. Victories touch fashion and public morals as Queen Victoria eases gown rules for the frail, and Zалинский dynamite gun tests praise the Vesuvius cruiser. A political tease hints Blainin is likely to be secretary of state as Uncle III fades from the scene.
Sam shows anarchist tendencies with dynamite threats while the new battleship Boston engages in forceful action against a Guatemalan town where the American consul was briefly imprisoned. The paper notes potential Samoa exploits and cites remarks on beauty sleep from Mrs. Harrison, plus White House curfews and public curiosity about Benjamin's rest.
A reader writes to the editor of The Glove lamenting the difficulty of finding affordable shoulder braces for girls with prominent shoulder blades. She recalls Shirley Dare’s critique, notes buying three braces failed to help, and asks readers for cost effective solutions, as a doctor quoted $50 for one. Globe Village, January. A. B. Bl.
A reader asks how long a foreign national must reside to vote for president and whether rules vary by state. Other queries request states allowing aliens with intent to citizenship to vote, and about a widow gifting property to children. The column notes boundary rules depend on deed wording, with waterline limits at high or low water marks.
A reader asks if aliens pay poll tax and how long they must stay before enforcing tax or filing naturalization papers. Answers note five years in the United States and one year in the state, with two witnesses for first papers and two more years for second papers. Aliens are liable for poll tax. guidance on household property rights clarifies ownership and disposal without spouse consent.
A woman married a man already bound by marriage to another wife in a foreign country. She knew of the prior marriage before wedlock, left him after two months, and now supports herself. The man claims she cannot obtain a divorce because she left him. The marriage is void, so she is free to pursue independence without a divorce.
A married B in New Jersey after bringing her from the old country in 1886. They had a child that same year, B left in 1887, and A sold furniture to fund her passage back. B recently returned to New Jersey, A is in Boston, and the question is whether A can obtain divorce and on what grounds, plus who owns the child H.W. A contends no divorce ground exists yet and waits three years for desertion. A asserts entitlement to the child.
A person born in the United States of Italian parents who is not naturalized questions whether Italian government authority, including military service, extends to him when he returns to Italy on official business if he holds American citizenship papers.
Justice OF THE PRact Section 8802 Revised Statutes of the United States states that any person who takes a letter from a post office before delivery with intent to obstruct or pry into another's affairs is punishable by a fine up to 500 dollars, or imprisonment up to one year, or both.
A letter from Mr Kaimso requests renewal of a suit after learning of a late uncle’s bequest to the recipient. He argues lingering affection and asks permission to pursue the matter again, acknowledging past passion that led to the separation. The fragment shows social and legal tones of settlement and personal appeal.
The Boston Cooking School wraps its course with a closing demonstration on January 23 featuring fish balls chicken croquettes and Orleans pudding. Recipes cover fish balls with potato base using cod haddock or boneless fish and methods for croquettes with white meat chicken and a cream sauce. The final lecture on January 30 will feature terrapin veal oysters à la duxelles spaghetti italienne frozen coffee and sponge cake.
A letter to the editor promotes a positive cure for consumption claiming thousands restored by timely use. The writer offers two bottles of Frrex to readers who send express and postage to TA Slocum at 118 Pearl Street, New York.
A garbled OCR rundown lists topics from 19th century U S history including the Alabama claims the Dawes Act pirates the Buckshot War and the Cherokee Case. It mentions figures such as Jack Cock Jonathan Brown and Burr and references treaties rebellions and constitutional debates.
Rev. T DeWitt Talmage argues against slanders on religion by comparing creeds to the little book eaten by an evangelist. He denounces attacks on evangelical churches, defends Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist beliefs, and explains justification by faith with vivid biblical and historical allusions.
Edward James of Hope Iron and Tin Plate Company in Tipton England arrives in Pittsburg to oppose a Senate tariff duty on tin plate. He says over a million dollars from English tin plate manufacturers and merchants is backing the effort, warning the duty would ruin Britain’s tin plate industry and spur U S production. James plans to open a tin plate factory in Pittsburg.
Ed Frey a colored man awaiting execution in Marietta Georgia confessed last night to killing his wife and to the prior murder of Watchman Howard. He said the wife knew about the Howard slaying and that he struck Howard with a hatchet and set the body afire after covering it with oil.
A brief exhortation to form a club this season, suggesting neighbors as the target audience and promising many subscribers with a simple sample copy. The tone urges quick action and practical steps to recruit members.
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