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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1884
Page
4
The Poston Weekly Globe declares subscriptions of fifteen-cent readers expire with this issue and urges renewal. It pledges continued advocacy for Democratic principles and support for the Cleveland administration, urging readers to enroll friends and begin aiming for victory in four years.
A large number of campaign subscriptions expire November 15 and December 1. Agents must see club members and forward renewals immediately to keep names on the mailing list. Papers will be discontinued on their expiry date. Send order now to prevent loss and avoid rush.
The wrapper urges readers to renew subscriptions if the expiration is November 15 or December 1 to avoid delays. It notes all campaign subscriptions at 15 tents expire November 15 and stresses renewing before those dates to keep names in type.
The Globe announces a year long offer giving subscribers twelve original novels valued at twenty five cents each for one dollar. Readers are urged to tell friends about the deal and the savings.
Republican candidate Hoskins was elected lieutenant governor by a 290 vote plurality out of 897 287 ballots cast. The final result was announced about ten days after the election, with the narrow margin defining the outcome.
The article notes 219 votes for Cleveland and Hendricks, enough to win with two states to spare. It suggests the outcome changes assumptions about Northern state support and Republican predictions, highlighting Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Indiana backing the Democratic ticket amid a year unfriendly to Republicans.
After two days of manipulation and falsified returns the Blaine managers fail to wrest the presidency from Grover Cleveland. New York figures show Democratic gains totaling about 25 000, offsetting Garfield 21 000, giving Cleveland a strong statewide lead. Newspapers concede Cleveland’s plurality while exposing Blaine’s bluff.
The piece pledges an honest business like administration free of personal gain with open books and strict accountability. It promises removal of abuses and selection of capable, loyal officials to sustain national pride and strong economic policy under Grover Cleveland as President of the United States.
The article argues that prosperity follows low mood and election excitement. It predicts limited tariff change and notes the current Congress will expire soon, with a new session not meeting until next year. It cautions against overoptimism from business and political factions.
The article notes President Cleveland’s Newark speech arguing tariff reform will not drastically change no matter who is elected. It cites a smaller Democratic House and a Republican Senate after March, suggesting free traders will be blocked and protection maintained. It highlights Cleveland’s view of prudent, business like governance serving the people.
The Associated Press faces sharp criticism over two days of coverage directed, by some claims, toward Jay Gould and monopolistic power. Indiana is accused of misreporting Democratic gains and suppressing Republican returns, with parallels drawn to Ohio. supporters say the truth will prevail.
The article explains how electors are officially canvassed, certified, and meet to cast votes. It notes Massachusetts will back Blaine, others back Cleveland, and that on December first Wednesday the electors vote and send three certificates. It also covers Congress joint session on February second Wednesday to count votes showing 219 for Cleveland Hendricks and 182 for Blaine Logan.
In Dublin a proposal to rename major streets provokes strong Irish opposition. Mr McEvoy cites American precedent with Boston and Philadelphia streets, while noting the State House facade restoration, linking anti monarchical sentiment to the change.
Report says BisMARCK reached a secret pact with France to back recognition of the African International Association at the Congo conference and then to divide its property. The suggestion of shared gains might unite old foes, though credulity doubts such a coalition.
The selection of Mrs Julia Ward Howse as superintendent of the women’s department at the New Orleans exposition draws mixed reactions. Supporters say she best fits the role among all candidates, while some residents prefer a Southern representative for the key position.
The text argues for selecting a Bostonian with national renown, abundant leisure, and strong physical and executive abilities to unite women nationwide. It notes Southern women could fill the role too, but emphasizes pride in choosing a Bostonian to represent the city and state without harming their reputation.
A local editorial defends Jay Gould against charges of fixing returns and manipulating the New York state tally. It cites conflicted reports by Fren ch and Associated Press coverage, noting Gould’s innocence while criticizing press mishandling and political intrigue surrounding Blaine and Cleveland.
The Associated Press may have released the true Cleveland result after midnight only to have monopolist managers counter with a falsified report. The episode recalls Blaine’s Maine fraud affidavit incident, where pressure forced a retracted claim.
A Iowa schoolmaster, spurned by a pretty pupil offered $6 weekly board, flogged her as punishment. The eccentric method followed a tradition of firing pistols at rejected women, but this man chose a harsher yet peculiar route. The incident shows a violent reaction to romantic rejection.
The text states marriage should be made officially to avoid scornful refusals, arguing official proposals will lower refusals and increase the market value of rattan.
The New York World rebukes Mrs Lockwood for seeking the presidency as a vanity campaign. It calls her candidacy an advertising scheme by a bright woman seeking income, noting it may fail unless her client base grows.
A Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling contends that lawmakers cannot add voter qualifications beyond the constitution. The piece criticizes Associated Press reporting on election margins, notes New York and New Jersey distortions, honors Lt. Greeley’s Arctic expedition, and laments press bias and political scandals in Boston and national coverage.
The French minister of war states that ongoing battles in Tonquin require an additional eight million dollars. He asks whether the French people will consent to such a heavy drain on national resources.
A collage of whimsy and commentary referencing Detroit Free Press notes and Springfield Republican remarks. It parodies politics, poetry, and public life with jokes about gum moderation, matches in heaven, and tariff comparison to a stove. It critiques irregularities in Washington and jokes about Grover Cleveland and tariffs.
A pair of speakers dispute the killing of Jim Blaine. The Mugwump with an air pump claims responsibility while the Stalwart states the people, in their might, killed Blaine without effort.
A journal recounts a touching conversation with the sole remaining member of a large crow family. The feature portrays the bird’s resilience and curiosity, emphasizing the bond between human observer and wild creature.
Washington reporters note the likely 1893 Cleveland cabinet with Thurman as secretary of state and Randall as secretary of the treasury. Other suggested picks include Schurz interior Hunton navy McClellan war McDonald attorney general Reagan postmaster general. Davis hints at slow changes and purge of partisan officials after the fight.
The race for the next presidency of the Senate will feature A. E. Pillsbury of Boston and Se Dpanker Marden of Lowell. Pillsbury supporters push his senatorial experience as the main claim, with Pillsbury seen as the front runner.
Louisville Courier-Journal quotes a religious writer claiming goats could guide aeronauts. The piece questions why top aeronauts bathe in pennyroyal and coal to deter insects during mosquito season, and advertises ROUGH ON RATS pest control for rats mice roaches bed-bugs cats vermin and more at 15 cents.
Summary of international dispatches with cholera tolls in Paris and Aubervilliers. Reports on the Associated Press controversy amid Jay Gould influence. Malicious dynamite plot stopped at Montceau-les-Mines. Patti divorce case grants Marquis de Caux an absolute divorce.
Berlin reports that in the Offenbach supplementary election Herr Liebrecht a Socialist won by a 2000 vote majority.
Danbury reports a furnace driven boom linked to William H. Barnum has reshaped the northwest. In six years over 1,000,000 bushels of charcoal were produced from locally cut wood, clearing vast tracts and turning forests into pasture. The company buys farms for wood and sells the land after strip. Irish laborers move into hill towns as new settlement shifts occur.
In Buffalo on November 8 Freda Rose a railroad engineer and Mrs Bork previously vowed to shoot each other if either was untrue. Rose went to see her after she married another man and shot her in the side before firing on himself. He survived after being arrested and the woman may recover.
Ottawa ottawa ont november report by insurance expert warns the Chaudiere and Hull lumber areas pose a greater fire menace than Chicago or Boston ever did. if a blaze breaks out, the current fire apparatus would be overwhelmed and the city could be wiped out.
An eight year old girl in a Lewiston family listened as a long grace was spoken by a famous clergyman visiting their home. After the prayer the child remarked that she was not pretty enough to talk at the table while her father did not speak.
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