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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1884
Page
4
On the second page a third paper in the series explains growing crops profitably, focusing this time on corn with practical value for farmers. Next week the paper will discuss the successful cultivation of cotton in similar exhaustive and practical detail.
The weekly Globe promises exhaustive political news with a large editorial staff and telegraph links to New York, ensuring readers receive the freshest updates. It claims superior facilities for delivering campaign coverage to both Democrats and Republicans.
During March and April readers are offered 14 months free to form clubs. Each subscriber sending a club of five members and $65 will receive a sixth copy free. The offer specifies six copies for $5 and directs responses to The Weekly Globe in Boston.
The Weekly Globe seeks reliable agents in every town to earn liberal cash commissions on each subscriber. Send for agents circular and sample copy. Every subscriber may become an agent, and readers are urged to form a club and distribute the paper locally.
George Reynolds announces a new detective story titled The Red Band The Mystery of Paris to begin next week It is founded on facts recorded by the French police and promises thrilling interest Several detective stories are in preparation by the same author
The notice outlines subscription payments for THE WEEKLY GLOBE with options for postal orders drafts and stamps and details on addressing changes renewals and lost copies. It then surveys political commentary about Congress press regulation Bishop Labouchere and President Harrison amid party critiques and ongoing patronage shifts.
Independent and Cameronite factions swirl as President Arthur keeps his interests safe and conservative amid talk of a California railroad session and lynch threats. Amid stoked fears of dynamite plots a Danville mayor testifies to a magistrate shooting, while Cincinnati anticipates grand theatres. The Globe downplays a copyright bill, feminism, and leap year romance sprees prompting a cheeky call for restrictions.
In a sharp critique, Mr. Anthony Comstock is accused of abusing authority by arresting a publisher after court hours for a cheap reprint of a book sold by reputable dealers for twenty years. The piece calls him a greater nuisance than the literature he seeks to suppress.
The piece accuses KEIVER of defective principle and false testimony while accusing EL DER of swindling and GARFIELD of burglary. It notes possible moves to expel a Republican leader, questions HowGATE and HowGatre signatures, and suggests immunity for HowcGatrse in exchange for truth.
The New York Legislature passed a reform bill ending aldermen confirming power and granting the mayor sole appointment of department heads. The measure aims to curb corrupt municipal affairs and may lead to elective offices, though the core goal is to remove offices from aldermen influence. The experiment carries potential risks as it shifts power toward the mayor and away from the legislative body.
The text argues autocratic rule by a single man may be better than spoiled aldermen governance. It suggests electing an honest mayor could yield beneficial change, though keeping spoilsmen from the Board of Aldermen remains a concern.
A critical editorial contends the Supreme Court distorted the Constitution in the legal tender ruling, arguing Congress's wishes override law. It condemns the decision as imprudent and partisan, praising Justice Frees dissent as the sounder view and warning of dangerous implications for the republic.
An editorial notes Blair’s inquiry into the labor question reveals its existence and the push for a Department of Labor Statistics. It mocks a government bureau to gather data, fearing it may do little more than justify reform arguments while still nudging wages higher.
The article reports Sir Charles Napier testing Srenna’s farinaceous diet theory on 27 drunkards, with every case showing improvement. A largely glutenous bread, macaroni, beans, peas, and vegetables with butter or olive oil allegedly curb cravings by supplying carbonaceous starch that reduces the need for alcohol.
The article traces A. B. Stockwell’s ascent as a powerful Wall Street operator controlling Pacific Mail Panama Canal and more, his rise to captain and Commodore status, and his dramatic fall after overreaching his fortune. It notes battles with Jay Gould, the Howe Sewing Machine link, and a loss of wealth for less than 500 after grand gambles.
A brief remark calls a "red-headed chap from Cleveland" as a potential sympathizer for big players like Vanderbilt Gould or Russell Sage. The line hints at possible interest or sympathy from notable financiers as the market faces a potential fix or break.
The public service committee drafts a civil service bill that would place ninety nine of patronage under three men. Critics argue the plan imposes tests on clerks while exempting high officials and shifts appointment power from department heads to a powerful three member board, risking flaws and favoritism.
An opinion piece denounces Canada’s push for a $30 million railway subsidy. It argues the Canadian Pacific is forcing government aid, compares it to American rail subsidies, and predicts future credit mobilier style investigations as farmers oppose such exactions.
The bankruptcy bill was reported in the House last Thursday morning by Mr Collins as chairman of the judiciary sub committee. He substituted the Lowell bill in committee for all other measures and has earned quick recognition for earnest work. His zeal and ability warrant high praise from the speaker for his selection to the judiciary committee. Boston commercial interests gain a champion in the House, likely appreciated by the business community for his role in shaping bankruptcy law.
The piece critiques Chromo Christianity as a trend where churches use entertainments and ads to attract youth, likening such “chromos” to mere gestures lacking spiritual substance. It notes older church members’ private dissatisfaction with diverted energy and rising costs amid West mining town living data and weather comparisons.
The record notes rainfall distribution across regions including Oregon and Alabama with 41 inches in the British Islands mountains and 25 inches on the plains. It also cites 45 inches on England’s west side and 27 inches on the east side, reflecting geographic variation in precipitation.
A collage of brief-world items and quips from various papers. Snippets include a tramp craving a whiskey pool, ship orders delaying war, humorous gendered city notes, Bible auctions, and scattered anecdotes from editors, lawyers, and politicians. Strong names appear amid the miscellany.
A dense summary of political opinion and figures amid Democratic prospects and Republican plans. It critiques Pacific Mail, Stockwell, and maritime policy, discusses Broadway power shifts, and analyzes figures like Blaine Edmunds Garfield and O'Brien Arthur. The piece weaves in Comstock arrests, Tammany dynamics, and Cleveland versus Tilden for 1884 influence.
Ottawa reports fear and rumors of dynamite threats as the Dominion government strengthens security. Eight government police guard Rideau Hall, with Lord Lansdowne reportedly cautious and appointing a deputy governor general to approve the Canadian Pacific railway bill. Suspicion falls on civil servants with Irish sympathies as informers monitor loyalty. Toronto police involvement noted. one prominent MP ejected after a clash with overzealous guards.
New York correspondent relays George Bliss remarks on President Arthur and the star-route prosecution. Discussion covers MacVeagh's testimony, cabinet changes, and the Dorsey dinner speech, plus Arthur's stance on Corkhill and Guiteau trial implications. A Portland note reports a horse with a strawberry plant in its windpipe discovered at postmortem. Another item promotes Mother Swain’s Worm Syrup for fever and restless worms.
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