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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1892
Page
4
The Springfield based Farm and Home publication is promoted in The Weekly Globe with a one year subscription for $1.12 for new subscribers or renewals after February 23. An add on 12 cents to the $1.00 yearly Globe subscription secures the Farm and Home for a full year.
The Philadelphia Farm Journal is described as the leading agricultural monthly with practical information for farmers. It details a regular price of 50 cents and a reduced price of 10 cents when combined with The Weekly Globe. Address the Weekly Globe in Boston, Massachusetts.
Madison T. Cawein in the Indianapolis Journal crafts a rural winter scene with frost poems vivid in each line. The verses liken bare boughs to wigs and diamonds while describing parsons, farmhands, schoolgirls, and barn youngsters amid ice and snow. The piece blends playful fantasy with farm life to evoke a chilly, domestic winter tableau.
A fragmentary specimen from The Printer s Register shows a proofreading boy shaping poet laureate lines by substituting small caps and marks. It depicts how contractions and punctuation like comma semicolon apostrophe and dash are read as caps and points to secure accuracy in Tennyson s verse.
The notice lists subscription terms: Giver-One copies per month at 50 cents per year totals 6.00 prepaid. Tae Stwpay Goose by mail 83.00 per year. Postage prepaid. Tae Weexiy Guone by mail 81.00 per year. Tae Groner Newsraven provides an address at 949 Washington Street Boston and notes second class matter at the post office Boston, Mass.
You can choose from several publication combos with reduced rates for one year each, postage prepaid. The list includes Weekly Sun, Weekly World, Mirror and Farmer, Atlanta Constitution, Farm Journal, Home Magazine, Housewife, Household, and other combinations. A free copy of ue Grope is offered for securing four subscribers and $4.
Statesmen debate causes of shipping decline but sailors demand action. Austerity at consulates, limited salaries for foreign representatives, and subsidies abroad corner American crews as steam and cheap wages erode old seafaring roles. The piece argues for broader naval and merchant marine support to restore national pride and employment.
A compact note expresses concern that the nation’s production and ships may falter at current rates. The writer urges renewed effort to expand cargo and military capacity, warning that such achievements could become legend if not pursued. The letter cites national pride and the need for stronger industry and seafaring output.
The advertisement promotes a Political Dictionary that summarizes American political history and terms for easy discussion this campaign season. It promises clear explanations of parties, men, and measures for readers. Available for $1.25 with a one year subscription to Tax Weekly Globe.
The essay argues that true statesmanship serves the state, not party power, contrasting it with politicians who prioritize their party and self. It critiques color blind partisan criticism, urges discerning judgment, and cautions that slander harms civic life while genuine rascaldom should be exposed.
The 1891 published report shows no progress in ships for foreign carrying. Inland and coastal vessels rise, but Maine and Massachusetts decline. Connecticut launches 36 vessels. Massachusetts 78. Rhode Island 6. New England's total tonnage drops by about 20,000 from 1890.
The piece compares Emperor William M’s claimed authority with Massachusetts governance, accusing the ruler’s vanity of danger. It urges the United States to send figures to the council on silver who will defend American interests above all else, criticizing ministers for curiosity and alignment with far-reaching power.
The text questions funding sources for education and religion tied to Chicago’s grand exposition promised to be self financed. It argues the city should not approve government help yet warns it would be a national disgrace to let the fair fail, urging public support despite the raised concerns.
The Weekly Globe appeals to readers to collect names of Democrats and Republicans and mail them sample copies. It promises fair reporting, supports Grover Cleveland for President if nominated, and offers reduced subscription rates for 1892 campaign months January through May to build a club with agents nationwide.
Hazueron Penn Feb 26 General Master Workman Powderly urges miners to challenge the Reading railroad through petitions and appeals. The call inflames about 40 000 coal workers amid charges of corporate predation and constitutional conflict with the Reading interests. Washington reports the President leaves for Virginia Beach for rest with family, no official business planned.
Washington observers say Cleveland leads among possible Democratic nominees, with strong West support and New York backing Hill complicating nomination. Cleveland advocates push for Chicago, rejecting compromise as they seek a solid path to the nomination.
Mr Hill of Illinois, chair man of the ways and means of the House, last evening announced Palmer as a candidate for president. Democrats in other states may regret but must accept the act as final. Cleveland's name should be presented by Ohio if it is to be offered, coming in at the front door.
The anti Hill Democrats at Albany formed a permanent state committee in New York at 10 Wall Street. Charles S. Fairchild was elected chairman and William E. Curtis treasurer as the provisional committee was made permanent. The 14 member body includes Fairchild, Anderson, Curtis, Peabody, Sheppard, Kinney, Cutter, Northrop, Ansley, Locke, Peck and Roe, with size to be increased to 34 at the discretion of the chairman.
A reader asks for counts of Massachusetts Legislature and Senate plus Governors Council members. Names and residences listed include Isaac N. Keith Bourne Edwin Y Mitchell Medfield Ephraim Stearns Waltham James Donovan Boston Moses How Haverhill Alonzo Evans Everett George Morse Leominster Elisha Morgan Springfield. Also asks for five year US and Canada failure totals with figures 1887 11055 1888 12317 1869 13335 1890 12209 1891 14240.
The News and Courier editorial says Hill and the machine are challenged by a large New York faction of 200,000 Democrats. It notes protests in Chicago and asserts Hill’s back is broken, that delegates do not guarantee nomination or victory, and calls for clean methods in politics.
AS McKINLEY SEES IT He does not think New York State will go Democratic. He arrived in Younestown Ohio to attend the Duncan Bowmen nuptials and spoke on Cleveland Hill prospects. He said Hill is on top and that nominating choices will hinge on Cleveland and Hill supporters. He doubted either Lee or Hill can carry New York this year and predicted a Republican year with old-time majorities. He is fully recovered from illness and in good health.
The letter offers a hardwood ash infusion remedy for hoarseness and a rum and molasses tincture with capsicum for dry cough. It also notes a question about a conductor’s legal right to search a drunken passenger’s pockets for fare.
Minnesota Democratic leader W M Campbell calls the New York State convention's choice of an entire Hill delegation a wet blanket. He says the Albany outcome weakens Hill as a presidential candidate and criticizes rush to push a candidate or faction against the majority.
Henry Watterson editorializes from Louisville urging Democrats to oppose David Bennett Hill’s nomination. He argues Cleveland is no longer viable and Carlisle of Kentucky should be considered for leadership on revenue reform, framing the party’s choice as a referendum and warning against abrupt shifts.
A reader reports a sudden death leaving everything to a second wife while two children and seven grandchildren seek redress. Other letters discuss nonpayment of burial receipts, a nonadopted child claiming inheritance, and divorce without funds and rent rights after death.
The Evening Dispatch depicts David B. Hill as a factional Democrat and contrasts him with Grover Cleveland. It accuses Hill of distrust and hypocrisy while praising Cleveland as a statesman of integrity and broad views. It urges readers to compare their records from start to present.
Gov Russell will go to the Chicago convention as a guest of the entire State delegation rather than a delegate at large. Democratic leaders say Massachusetts aims to make him a central figure of the delegation, boosting his national visibility and the party’s prominence along the route.
Washington February 24 Senator Vance of North Carolina praised Senator Hill’s ability to win and wire sense, while Representative Meyer of New Orleans said Hill gains favor with his people. Crain of Texas noted Hill’s rising strength in the South as free silver interests favor him. Indiana’s Jason Brown saw Albany convention shifts, with Gray as Indiana’s pick, potentially forming Hill and Gray ticket amid Democratic factions.
A legal note discusses whether a testator's wish that leftovers after B's death pass to C, not an heir, can be enforced or if B must will the remainder. It also touches on marital status rules and enforceability of custody and support disputes, including habeas corpus remedies for recovering children.
New York reports say an anti February convention Democrats intend to hold a state convention at Syracuse on May 31 to name 72 delegates for the Chicago national convention. A Albany committee meeting to organize the Syracuse event is set for tomorrow. E Emery Anderson and Charles Fairchild say ex-President Cleveland has not participated or been consulted by the committee.
Proyipener R L reports both sides claim a win as they vie to control the State convention and delegates to the Chicago national convention. Hill men say 19 of 26. Cleveland men claim the same. A careful outside canvass places the presidential delegate split at 13 for Cleveland and 13 for Hill.
Questions from a reader cover the widower’s path to administrator, daughter’s potential share, accounting for property, and advertising notices. Answers outline the widow’s initial claim, restitution for misused daughter’s property, court notice options, daughter’s right to return gifts, husband’s power to evict against the estate, and that surname changes are not allowed.
Ben J. Wells reports that Democratic clubs nationwide should engage Tax Werkty Giope and The Weekly Globe as primary channels for spreading Democratic principles. A vote from January 20, 1892, thanks The Boston Weekly Globe for aiding dissemination in agricultural districts and pledges weekly copies at a favorable rate for the campaign.
Washington feb 25 the split in the democratic party in new york remains a topic of Capitol talk politicians show keen interest in the situation more than in the silver or tariff questions a hill lieutenant says circulating petitions across the state with 10000 democrats signatures would effectively settle the matter if they oppose the Chicago convention choice of mr hill
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