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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1887
Page
4
Terms cash must accompany all orders for The Weekly Globe. It proclaims itself as the leading and only weekly Democratic newspaper published in Boston. Agents are urged to emphasize it is the sole Democratic weekly paper in Boston.
The Waterbury Watch premium is withdrawn with this issue and will never be offered again. We have 20 watches in stock to be given, under the advertised terms, to the 20 subscribers whose orders are received first.
The Weekly Globe will include Talmage sermons a condensed weekly American news summary a brief history of the week abroad illustrated fashions fancy work for ladies and summer stories by popular writers.
A brief notice urges readers to form a local club to grow The Globe subscriptions. It claims subscribers help the Democratic party and references rates shown on page four. The offer promises a free extra copy if three new subscribers are secured at one dollar each.
A call to readers to renew their subscription and form a local Democratic club. It invites people to request posters sample copies and agents' private rates at no cost, aiming to recruit supporters and increase party presence in towns.
A professor declared a heretic is praised for the bravery and intelligence required to dissent. The piece argues society now values heretics as teachers of progress, crediting them with advancing mankind. It notes future respect for Smyra and predicts the discussion will focus less on right or wrong and more on the ideal of fearless difference.
Josian G. Abbott argues tariff reform must include discrimination to protect industries and workers. He condemns Republican opposition as a ploy to block change and warns Democrats against being labeled free traders. He cites direct taxation and revenue needs, urging a widespread reform to balance duties and support national prosperity.
The Maine Democracy pledges to follow 1884 precedent and the Dirigo motto to select delegates before the winter. Speculation runs on whether Cleveland and Stevenson will be named on the party standard, with a note that Republicans might enjoy a first-mover advantage in candidate and platform planning.
Hon Cuanves A Dana of New York and Hon Evgene Fiexio of Chicago back a breeches reform, praising antique lower-limb garments over pantaloons. They claim grandfathers wore more picturesque, durable attire, though Dana is often seen on Madison Avenue in trousers, casting doubt on his convictions.
The piece argues the Republican party faces a historic drought of fresh presidential candidates. It laments talent fatigue since Grant and Blaine, blaming a Bourbonish, war‑era mold for failing to yield viable leaders. Democracy’s renewal and new ideas challenge the old guard’s stagnant path.
The piece declares an end to the bloody shirt era, criticizing the Republican Party's boastful past. It argues today’s progressive voters reject old issues and oppose borrowing from a dead generation, calling the GOP now the poor old party of adversity and spite.
A dated political column weighs Cleveland’s renomination, Hobson’s shadow, and New York Governor Hill’s prowess, arguing NY remains pivotal in national contests. It questions cabinet or Senate contenders and highlights the governor’s potential delay strategy, noting Texas parity if Cleveland and Hill contend. The piece shifts to fashion trends with round screen fans, bonnets, sunshades, and lace touches, detailing summer styles and materials with vivid period flavors.
A collage of quips on Darwin Talmage and public figures. notes on Oxford honors, rowing and cricket strivings, Irish discontent, risky stunts, Buffalo Bill London show, a Chicago lawsuit over a tiger bite, and satirical takes on American and British affairs including Marx Horkins memorials and Chinese labor.
In New York on June 25 at 200 West Twenty seventh Street reporter finds John Pricer the colored valedictorian of Grammar School No. 26 class of ’87. A short, frail youth born in Richmond about 18 years ago. His mother, a hardworking mulatto, aims to fund his education. He plans college classical studies for five years and to become a professor, with his teacher Mr. Van Cott guiding him. The mother dedicates herself to supporting his rise.
A violent tremor in Shenandoah Pennsylvania alarmed residents near the Kohinoor coal mine. Reporters found 85 families packing to move as 16,000 square feet of surface sunk up to two feet and cracks up to 15 inches wide appeared. Engineers plan springing machines to fill excavations and halt further caving.
A critique on public speaking and prayer habits highlighting worn phrases. It notes pastors overusing prosperity with perfection and glory, confusing Horace Cook with Horace Greeley, and mixing Garden of Eden with Garden and Gethsemane. One preacher’s quip about Peter ends his pulpit tenure.
A playful poem contrasts bright buttercups and daisies with rustic farm life. Children in sunburned, shabby clothes hold blossoms, while artists and poets praise the flowers. Farmers try to remove them, but the verses celebrate nature’s charm from coast to coast.
A destructive storm near Wilmington, Delaware, caused three deaths and widespread damage. Homes were unroofed, trees toppled, and telegraph lines damaged. In Bancroft's Banks a fallen tree crushed Doran and Noble families, killing Mrs. Noble and a baby. other residents suffered injuries but survived. Telegraph and electric lines were crippled, hindering communications all day.
The piece mocks overbearing editorial self for balance of life urging readers to sell rocking chairs and accept science warnings that may threaten comforts and even religion. A humorous take on science versus tradition and comfort.
The Weekly Globe announces it will publish THE EARTH TREMBLED along with its many features. Readers are promised a desirable and useful weekly newspaper experience with broad coverage and engaging content.
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