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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1888
Page
4
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The Globe promotes a 550 page Political Dictionary to help readers of all parties grasp issues in the presidential campaign. It promises inclusion of topics likely to be inquired about and notes few subjects omitted.
The Democracy declares Grover Cleveland their unanimous nominee and confidence grows that he will win in November. His position has strengthened since 1884 with party unity in New York, broad name recognition, and proven civil service reforms reducing office holders’ political power.
The piece praises a Democratic ticket headed by Cleveland and Thurman as a unifying force for old and young Democrats. It lauds Thurman’s honesty and independence, notes his fights against corruption, and asserts his name adds strong national appeal even if Ohio may be reluctant to vote for him.
James W. Clarke argues that European labor conditions under protectionist tariffs are not better than the United States. He cites 1882 tariff comparisons across sugars, wool, iron, silk, cottons, flax, tobacco, and wages data from Evarts for Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, and Austria. He asserts wage superiority in Britain despite no protection and notes tariffs alone do not explain U.S. prosperity.
The passage touts Grover Cleveland and James G. Thurman as reform leaders against corporate monopolies and excessive taxation. It praises Thurman for opposing trusts and calls the ticket a fight for political and economic reform. It frames the campaign as decisive against corrupt rings.
The New York Press backs protection for American labor but signals approval of the Know Nothing plan to restrict immigration, a stance likely opposed by Pennsylvania employers who profit from cheap labor. The piece argues real protection means fair labor prices and accessible goods, not monopolist aims, aligning with Democratic views.
The United States Army retired list, created in 1861, has paid over 16 million dollars in gratuities to officers who performed no service for the money. A few received over 400,000 apiece, many others 50,000 to 100,000, as Congress weighs adding about 2000 names. The piece argues this trend risks abolishing the retired list, noting exceptional grants to Grant and Logan and urging caution despite respect for veterans and their families.
Quote advocates trimming pension outlays amid a surplus, arguing the aid to the country should not be wasted. They urge starting a reduction now to avoid widows of mail-carriers and night watchmen demanding pensions indefinitely.
A 19th century editorial warns that any party stirs a business scare to sway votes will face swift disapproval from business leaders and workers. It cites past attempts to panic markets to influence elections, explains chain reactions through suppliers and producers, and calls for merchants to resist and chastise such tactics while endorsing Cleveland’s steady economic governance.
The piece surveys candidates, speeches, and political spins with jabs at Cleveland and tariff debates. It mocks the Panama Canal lottery idea and notes peach crop woes while commenting on Mrs. Cleveland rebuttals and 1884 Democratic positions. It also parodies a new political parlor game and praises Cleveland’s perceived courage.
Brainn's influence guides the party toward Chicago with Gary £11 and Laine’s leadership shaping the path. The manuscript hints at a continuation of control, suggesting the next administration will inherit the same tone and authority.
The New England members of the Democratic national committee for the next four years are Hiram Atkins of Vermont, Arthur Sewall of Maine, A W Sulloway of New Hampshire, W H Barnum of Connecticut, J B Barnaby of Rhode Island, and Charles D Lewis of Massachusetts. They are portrayed as dedicated party workers trusted to guide the national campaign with quiet efficiency.
Hartrorp Conn June 8 William H. Barnum chairman of the national Democratic committee is the state’s acknowledged party leader. In his seventieth year he remains active in business and politics, dating public life to 1851 as a legislator and later serving a decade in Congress before a Senate seat. He became national party chairman in 1880 and guided campaigns since, earning trust from governors, colleagues, and the Tilden Cleveland era allies.
Charles D. Lewis, longtime shipping and stock farming figure from South Framingham, is praised as eminently qualified to succeed Hon. Frederick O. Prince as Massachusetts committeeman. Described as honest, retiring yet decisive, he has long served on state and national party committees, aiding Butler’s 1883 campaign and Cleveland’s 1884 convention.
Alvah W. Sulloway of Franklin is chosen for the fourth time as a Democratic national convention delegate. A long-time party worker, he built Democratic strength in Franklin, Vermont, and has held state and local posts, editing papers and leading campaigns. He has attended most national conventions and remains a central figure in New England Democratic circles.
The article notes Sulloway, active in railroads since 1874 and as chairman of the manufactures committee, earned a reputation for hard work and political sense as a Democratic candidate. In January 1877 he was nominated in New Hampshire's second district to run for Congress against Republican Major James F. Briggs in a solidly Republican seat.
The narrative highlights Sulloway as a vigorous district fighter and loyal party worker. He led campaigns with little expectation of victory, repeatedly defeating rival Major Riggs, and served 16 years on the Democratic State Committee shaping campaign strategy. As NH delegation member, he helped select Tilden in 1876 and remained influential through 1880 1884 and the St Louis convention. His keen judgment and political gospel-like opinions leave a lasting impact on his region and circles.
Bath Democrats praise Arthur Sewall for national committee selection though he is not a politician, describing him as a quiet worker for democracy since early life, with emphasis on his active support of the party in Extreme Eastern Democracy. His father, ...
A veteran Democratic figure from Maine, long active in city and state politics, is recalled for modest aspirations and steady service. He served on the Board of Aldermen in 1876 and 1877 and attended multiple national conventions from Cincinnati in 1872 to St Louis in 1884 and 1904, representing his party.
Hiram Atkins born 1832 in Poughkeepsie New York. He learned the printer trade and became a temperance speaker in Montpelier Vermont. Early in life he allied with the Democrats after leaving the Whigs amid heated New York politics.
The text credits a superb soldier and campaign chief in Vermont with guiding Democratic gains and promoting a high quality federal building project at Montpelier. It notes his role as superintendent of construction, his influence on official appointments, and praise for the work as perhaps the best public project in the country.
Providence June 8 Hon J B Barnaby re elected a member of the Democratic national committee is a staunch Democrat and has fought against Republican misrule for 80 years He has headed state ticket as governor candidate and is seen as a formidable campaigner with strong party support and notable executive ability.
Five Spaniards rode the inclined railroad car at Niagara Fatts park while the attendant was absent. The car slid uncontrollably to the river edge, crashing into the end structure. A woman died and the others suffered serious injuries.
A post-graduate of Cornell University, Orange Judd Green of Alfred Centre, N Y, drowned after diving into Fall Creek at Forest Home. He vanished while swimming with two freshmen as heat surged. Rescuers and Professor Wilder attempted respiration but he died, cramps suspected as the cause. Green had graduated in the classical course at Alfred University and studied history and political science at Cowell.
Miss Alice Fisher longtime head nurse at Philadelphia Hospital died of heart disease aged 84. Daughter of Rev George Fisher she spent years nursing in England and helped reform nursing education. Funeral services will be held at the Taoist temple.
Telegraph reports from Oregon show Hermann Republican leads for Congress by about 4000 statewide and 2500 in Multnomah county. Prohibition votes small as Republicans gain in all counties. Democrats win about two western counties. The result marks the largest Republican majority since the Civil War and signals a GOP sweep in Legislative races with roughly 6 Republicans and 24 Democrats in the two houses combined.
Destructive fires along Conception bay devastate communities. At Colliers nine houses burned, at Placent all railway officials dwellings burned, at Harbor Grace junction seven houses, at Se Core seven houses. Little Bay North reports 26 families burned out with one woman and two children dead.
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