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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1884
Page
8
A caustic New York chronicle traces Commodore Garrison and Vanderbilts rise and fall. It portrays Garrison as a grasping agent, catalyst of San Francisco turmoil, and a catalyst in California finance. The piece critiques Dutch-Calvinist roots, rail and gas ventures, and a life of liquidation and paralyzing debt.
A vivid, opinionated reminiscence of the 15,000 strong Chicago convention on June 6 focusing on women as breadwinners while noting the crowd’s mix of awe and humor. The observer highlights the strong female presence, mutual respect between voters, and the evolving use of terms like woman and lady in public life.
A correspondent argues that many women support families and rise beyond pittance when faced with life’s responsibilities. He contrasts female perseverance with male outcomes, asserting personal character and lack of outside help drive success. Health and steady effort sustain women who start with nothing but earning power.
An exploration from Harper s Bazar on proper terms for women, arguing “woman” should denote life facts and character while “lady” covers refined conduct. It contrasts usage in speech and fiction, noting fashion dictates select phrasing and distinguishing social classes.
Stylish black and white ensembles for all ages are described. White Valenciennes trim on black surah or India silk creates a chic contrast with scalloped front flounces. Lace barbes, laced basques, and white vests pair with black cashmere or satin garments. Cropped basques, scalloped edges, and large black and white silk blocks update romatic evening wear and mourning attire with lace and insertion trims.
The article notes buying late for discounts and avoiding fashion fads. It names popular bonnet and hat shapes Fatinitza Haymarket Linden Fapchon Langtry and Capote with simple trims like velvet lace tule and flowers, praising plain charming headgear. It mentions Heines Linden reference and stresses seasonally simple decorations.
The article outlines July to August dress ideas featuring a velvet basque with India silk or foulard skirts, contrasting colors like garnet velvet with pink Todia silk, and lace draperies. It notes beaded capes, brocaded silks, and summer wear practicality, including black and white combinations and a new low-heeled, round-toed shoe trend described by a New York correspondent.
W L Jackson of Medford wrestled a 140 pound Siberian bloodhound off his throat on Pleasant Street near the Boston and Maine crossing. He gripped the dog by the collar, suffocated it with the collar, and the dog died. Jackson sustained arm wounds and a broken wrist yet remained conscious and walked to a doctor. The dog escaped its chain overnight and attacked Jackson as he passed Goulding’s house. Goulding expressed regret and noted the dog had been kept chained and rarely left unsupervised.
A prominent manufacturer told a reporter there is no cause for business men to doubt the financial future. He blamed newspapers for pessimism, cited a treasury surplus, lower prices for necessities, and widespread worker prosperity. He doubted the presidential election would affect business either way.
On an Oakland boat a couple exchange a jewelry case. The young man asks her to accept a diamond ring she hesitates citing social rules. After a playful back and forth he suggests giving it to Mirandy Smith, shifting the dilemma to who should receive the gift.
Glasgow Herald reports Mr Currie reflects on a chess or similar game where a 4 forced win was missed. The commentary notes a sequence 1.5, 30.26, 14.9, 7.11 leading to Black's victory, with the line cited as pivotal in the June 14 publication.
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