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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1881
Page
4
In response to subscriber requests the fourteen months for one dollar offer is extended until September 1. Each dollar subscription will be credited with fourteen months and six copies. The offer does not include a free Testament.
The Weekly Globe advertises one year subscriptions nationwide for 100 dollars and six copies for 500. Payments by postal order, registered letter, or draft are accepted from New York or Boston, with stamps allowed in 1 2 or 3 cent denominations. Include full writer details and addresses for changes or discontinuations. lost copies will be duplicated free.
A compressed column mixes advertising rates with editorial notices and political commentary. It critiques officials like Lapham and Plaisted, mocks reform rhetoric, and laments the Garfield administration while noting a Cape May cottage proposal and the desire for a stable transition to March 4, 1885.
The country pays the President $50,000 a year. To earn and keep respect, the President must say no to everyone offering gifts or money, guarding integrity and public confidence.
A detailed look at immigration to New York and the United States in 1881 shows 240000 arrivals at Castle Garden in six months, with projections surpassing 700000 for the year. It notes Irish and German push factors, the Westward settlement urge, and calls for land policy to favor actual settlers and deter monopolies.
The piece condemns applauding Guiteau’s act and warns against punishing expressions of opinion as crimes. It cites Seward’s arrest for writing about Guiteau, argues insanity is not crime, and criticizes overzealous officials who treat sympathy for an assassin as illegal. It calls for restraint and due process.
A public notice fragment mocks temperance activists for railing against alcohol while suggesting medical experts have advised liquor for the President. The speaker warns that continued sharp criticism could backfire and invite ridicule.
In Scribner's July issue Albert Stickney argues the present system concentrates power with party bosses and election machines. He proposes a town meeting based process with small districts, name voting, two thirds majority, and limited elections to fill vacancies. Officials would be selected for fitness and removable for failure. The piece weighs potential party realignments and aims to prevent perpetual election turmoil while stressing accountability and efficiency.
The excerpt asserts that the trustees have acted consistently and prudently, leaving no doubt about their prudent handling of the matter. It emphasizes steady judgment and adherence to established principles.
The New York Legislature adjourns after selecting two new senators to replace Conkling and Platt. Miller and Lapham are criticized as mere politicians while Dawes Hoar Blair Rollins Hale are cited as peers in a fading era of statesmanship. Wankling is blamed for the collapse. The piece notes a shift of power to the New York machine and hints at potential upheaval ahead.
A lengthy political analysis denounces the Albany deadlock and Stalwartism, cites resignations of New York senators, and condemns lobbyists. It criticizes Dr Bliss over Garfield care, defends Dr Baxter, and warns against professional jealousy that could endanger the President. The piece also opposes Mrs Garfield charity drives and mocks the Times stance on labor.
A vigorous address argues the senatorial struggle reveals a GOP driven by greed for power and factional spoils, harming civil service reform. It urges purification of the public service, urging office be reserved for those of noble purpose, honest life, and fitness, echoing Jefferson's ideals of qualified leadership.
The passage argues workers deserve humane wages and decent living conditions rather than misery. It claims Chinese laborers endure abuse and would strike only if profitable, warning Americans against imitating Asian workers. It asserts freedom and white civilization hinge on resisting such subjugation.
The item lists varied notions from Congressman Robinson about dividing a member’s duties among three assistants one for legislation another for department work and a third for social honors. It cites Edison on lights in New York City and adds numerous brief notes from politics crime and society across the nation, all with a satirical tone.
Mr N W Marston of South Lubec Maine sent to the WEEKLY GLOBE several fine fruits of mammoth size and excellent flavor. He claims their quality rivals the prize winners at the recent Massachusetts Horticultural Society exhibition. The fruit was grown by Mr Marston, noted for his success in cultivation. Ice water is made harmless and more refreshing with Hoy Bitters in gag draught. Read advertisement.
A collage of regional notices and humorous asides. Philadelphia seeks fire control, Gloucester fishers prosper from Fortune Bay award and repair vessels. Wage justice and floating drama, Miss Gladstone’s marriage, and printer cautionaries mingle with satirical quips about American remains, cowboys, and newspapers.
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