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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1880
Page
4
In response to Democratic letter writers, The Globe renews a limited time offer to distribute its fourteen month edition. The paper promotes aiding Democratic principles in the presidential election by introducing readers to the weekly, encouraging regular reading. It claims to be the largest and cheapest weekly Democratic newspaper in the United States.
On Wednesday May 5 1880 the editor urges Democrats to form clubs and promote The Weekly Globe. The paper pledges to record campaign moments and invites readers to mail or request sample copies to start local clubs.
The House considers a bill to shield telegraph messages as private papers from search and production in courts and legislatures, aligning with mail protections. The committee notes Supreme Court precedent on mail secrecy and argues for statute to secure telegrams, citing political influence in Maine and Pennsylvania.
The board of pardons and the governor of Pennsylvania released a Republican national committee member from prison, overruling court actions. Judge Pearson had condemned crime regardless of wealth, yet officials argued political value justifies leniency for convicted criminals. The incident mirrors broader tensions between law and party influence.
The piece reviews former Secretary Boutwell’s treasury reforms, noting altered accounting methods, mutilated records, and mismatched balances across 1860 to 1870. It cites Senator Davis’s committee finding erasures, fictitious items, and discrepancies, with assertions that Boutwell’s approach forced balances and shifted debt figures without clear justification.
The passage notes that the cash in the drawer did not balance with chalk marks behind the door, suggesting broader discrepancies. It mentions Mr. Boutwell’s effort to secure another four years of Grant and another attempt at treasury control, giving the revelations immediate relevance.
The article discusses Charles Bradlaugh, elected for Northampton, refusing to take the oath, signaling a potential constitutional crisis. It covers oath history from Protestant limits to rights for Jews and Catholics, the role of affirmations, and the likelihood of a new election. It also notes broader party disputes and reactions in the United States political scene of the era.
A text fragment depicts a crowd described as harpies pressing for the political advantage of a candidate, praising the potential luck his victory would bring them and signaling intense public interest surrounding the election.
The Grant movement faces anxiety as Chicago approaches with delegates still in hand but a potential fracture in support. Anti Grant factions argue large state defections and warn of significant voter losses if nominated. The era of romance is fading and management tactics shift toward a hard fought party contest.
Washington reports two US war vessels sent to fishing grounds off the Canadian coast to safeguard American fishermen under the 1871 Washington treaty. The piece urges terminating the treaty amid Fortun e Bay outrages, arguing diplomacy over war and calling for restitution and abrogation of treaty provisions governing fisheries. It cites Lord Salisbury and Bowman's remarks as context for the dispute.
The year 1880 is on track to record the largest European emigration to the United States in history. Through March 31 over 35,000 arrivals exceed last year's first quarter by more than threefold, with total 1880 arrivals projected near 400,000. Germans and Scandinavians drive growth, while Ireland's numbers rise later. emigrants bring cash, capital, and labor, boosting western settlement and production.
If you want summer boarders and live in any New England town, send your ad dress at once to THE Boston DAILY GLOBE, Boston, Mass. Enclose stamp.
The Panama epidemic from dry heat has developed into yellow fever with black vomit. Many cases were reported in the city over the past week. Officials hope the rainy season will avert a full-blown outbreak, but business remains at a standstill.
The manufacturers of Pixe's Centennial Salt Rheum Salve are said to give double that they ought for the money. Fifty cents' worth for 25 cents, every time.
Country towns in New England invited to offer summer boarders. Post address with stamp to The Boston Daily Globe, Boston, Mass. Include how many boarders you can take.
A lighthearted column notes a new banjo club formed by prominent young Washington women. It playfully catalogs eccentricities from Gladstone to a spitz dog described as an expectorating canine, and a mix of social quips about markets culture and local_figures.
A Barnstable County reader from Massachusetts reports long stomach illness cured after a short trial of Indian Loop Syrup. The testimonial is addressed to N Deans and mentions Mrs Phlllop Hocse as the signer.
Mrs Jane Stafford of Prrrshep Berkshire County Mass endorses Indian Loop Surer as the best medicine for loss of appetite and bowel regulation. The letter to Dear Sir praises its effectiveness.
A Berkshire County reader writes that after using Indian Blood Syrup the rheumatism greatly relented and the writer now feels better than in four years. The letter is dated from Prirrsheep Massachusetts and signed Joun McKrat.
A Lawrence Massachusetts reader praises the Indian BLoop Syrup after using it with highly beneficial results. The testimonial confirms the product meets the seller’s recommendations.
A letter from Franklin County Massachusetts praises Indian Blood Syrup as the best medicine for its intended uses. The writer, identified as Hi B Rowey, testifies to satisfaction and endorses the product’s merits in strong terms.
In Shelburne Falls Massachusetts Tolman reports general poor health followed by rapid full recovery after using Moron Boop Syrup. He cites a two year record of Indian Loop Synup as a never failing remedy for medicine needs and health restoration.
A certificated testimonial from Prescott Massachusetts dated February 10 1879 praises Indian Boom Syrup purchased from agent L Haskins. James D Barnes states it is one of the best medicines used in his family and recommends it to all who are attached.
A letter from New Salem Colleyville Franklin Co Massachusetts dated January 1879 endorses India Blood Syrup as a purifier of the blood, liver invigoration, and stomach tone. The correspondent commends the medicine for regular use and urges others needing a tonic to try it.
Letter from Wendell Massachusetts dated February 11 1879 extols Indian Blood Byrut as a valuable medicine noting pamphlet from agent, remarkable cures and effects convincing the Felton family it is one of the best medicines they have used.
Susannah H. Hasins of Cooleyville Franklin County Mass writes February 1 1879 praising the Indian Blood Syrup as one of the best medicines she has used for years. She says she takes it as needed and regards it as her Family Regulator, recommending it to the public.
A Springfield Massachusetts letter from James Joselyn of Orleans Street extols India Bioop Syrup for curing rheumatism and erysipelas. The testimonial praises the product with high recommendation and urges others with similar ailments to try it.
Mrs. N. L. Marshall reports benefit from Bicop Syrup for dyspepsia and indigestion in Brandord Hampden County Massachusetts. The advertisement promotes relief from dyspepsia through the product Bicop Syrup.
An advertisement from Hadley Hampshire County Massachusetts promotes BLoop Sylur for dyspepsia and indigestion claiming perfect cures. It mentions Mrs Harriet Peeston as a related testimonial or endorser.
A Hampshire County resident Joel Preston reports a short trial of Inpian Bloom Syrup relieved his liver complaint and dyspepsia. He urges others with similar afflictions to try the remedy.
In Billerica Massachusetts merchants report widespread use of Indian Loop Syrup with favorable results. The list of users includes Aaron Maynard Rosenthall Malk Lund Mrs H Oscoop RB E Spaulding Mrs M M Coupty George Smith Mrs Samuel Cole Joa Marston Mrs Gro Kimball Daniel Floyd Mrs Jonas Stone Z Righton among others.
Boston wholesale agents are listed including Gilman Brothers at 307 Washington Street Weeks and Potter at 360 Washington Street and Geo GQOO Win and Co among firms in the city trade directory.
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