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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1880
Page
4
Democrats respond to letters by renewing a limited time 14 months offer to introduce The Globe to voters and urge regular readership. It proclaims The Globe the largest and cheapest weekly Democratic newspaper in the United States.
The Werkly Globe urges every Democrat to support a national race by joining or forming clubs and securing sample issues. Dick Thompson, once a naval figure, is spotlighted for his failed bid to recruit prairie sailors, with commentary from the New York Sun on his schemes and a proposed voyage of a vessel to St Louis and a Wachusett expedition.
In Mississippi the ship ran aground on a sand bank near Vicksburg while trying a man-of-war demonstration. The first group of recruits proved homesick and seasick, forcing Father Thompson to send them back to their western farms and quiet lives.
As the Republican convention nears in Chicago, delegates show no clear majority for any candidate. Grant appears closest to a majority but trails by a slim margin, with Blaine narrowing the gap. The race centers on Grant or Blaine, while other candidates fade amid ongoing accusations of corruption and political maneuvering.
The text critiques Blaine and other Republican figures as corrupt amid a tense 1880s political climate. It notes General Chanzy as a standout French commander who, with Faidherbe and Paladine, once opposed German forces and could have altered Paris’ siege outcome if leading the French army.
A critical examination of President Hayes vetoing the Little deficiency bill over a political rider. The piece argues the veto targets partisan mechanisms in election law, accusing Hayes and the Republicans of hypocrisy and aiming to empower federal control for the coming campaign. It contrasts Democratic condemnation of corruption with Republican backing of partisan deputy marshals and third-term controversy.
The article notes Republican divisions on a third term stance. Mr Springer’s resolution closed by reaffirming his initial position, opposed by few in 1875 while many were carpet-baggers. Now more sympathizers exist yet they resisted an obvious endorsement of their prior views and party stance.
The piece argues against appointing partisan deputy United States marshals for elections. It cites costs, abuses in Ohio New York and St Louis, and favors removing appointment power from party officials to circuit judges. It notes Democratic and New York delegate tensions and outlines political maneuvers around Grant Blaine and the two thirds rule.
A compact montage of quips and social jests from a late 19th century paper. The column mocks global figures and manners, notes marriages and personal tales, riffs on politics, detectives, and nightlife, and threads in small anecdotes about regions like Michigan City and New Haven.
Jessie Clifford, a working girl at Jacobs & Co in Attleboro, is locked in after hours by two robbers including her former lover Gilbert Knight. Knight is moved to theft, but Jessie discovers his plan, confronts him, and helps foil the robbery. Knight leaves, promising to reform while Jessie reconciles with Milton Kent and awaits a future with Knight.
In a tender moment a man asks Jeaste to marry him and seek forgiveness. She reaches out, and they share a close embrace as she accepts the proposal.
A vivid observer describes Mme Ambre of Colonel Mapleson’s opera company wearing a Jersey dress at a recent performance. The seamless gray garment clung to every contour, revealing an almost nude effect under the lights. Ambre’s poised display and graceful movement left the audience astonished at the level of natural detail.
Chief of the U S revenue marine service I W Clark confirms the treasury can deploy a cutter to the Arctic near Alaska without new congress approval. The Tom Corwin, prepared in San Francisco, will depart by mid June to Behring straits to assist ice bound whalers and relay tidings on the Jeannette. If Crapo’s $6000 appropriation passes, relief operations gain extra support and speed.
In a San Francisco public school a boy broke a discipline rule and faced punishment. His mother arrived to decide the course of action, opting for teacher-led correction. The next day a ritual flogging was arranged, but the boy resisted and the scene exposed a hidden layer: a sewn on flannel baby’s frock in his garment.
Michael Hyde of Linden New York suddenly regains sight in his left eye after a wood chopping incident. His widow and blind son, already destitute, had been seeking a government pension to save the farm encumbered by a $600 mortgage. A lawyer later presented $1200 pension funds.
Newspaper ad solicitations inviting all New England country towns to send their farm addresses with stamped self addressed envelopes to the Boston Daily Globe. Applicants should state how many summer boarders they can take.
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