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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1883
Page
5
A speaker praises General Butler as a representative of Massachusetts workers and derides the so called respectable classes. He notes the state divides into two groups the working people and the salaried elites and mocks other candidates while affirming Butler’s appeal to labor.
A Plymouth Free Press critique denounces the county convention for dropping Damon and nominating Sullivan for probate, calling the move caucus manipulation by a few malcontents. The piece urges independent Republicans to repudiate the machine and back Damon to thwart Democratic gains.
A Fitchburg Tribune reply defends Wendell Phillips against a savage attack in the Sentinel letters column. The piece praises Phillips as a peerless orator and philanthropist, cites his Boston upbringing, and condemns the mob of “respectable” critics who would undermine independent voters.
The World reports in New York that in Massachusetts the Democratic convention again backed Governor Butler as their candidate. It notes Butler is stronger with the party than last year and credits him with exposing abuses, unmasking cant and hypocrisy, and showing venality among state officials.
Readers’ reprint targets Colonel Codman’s unfounded assault on Governor Butler and vivid opposing portraits of CopMan. The piece condemns Codman as a boastful, untrustworthy figure who shuns honest work, profits from a patrimony, and insults Massachusetts leadership amid partisan uproar.
At the Springfield meeting the council postponed action on E. G. Walker’s nomination to the Charles Town District Court by a six to one vote. Governor Butler reserved the prerogative to decide after the council vote, amid speculation the Republicans aim to delay until after elections to preserve the colored vote and then reject the nomination.
The New York Sun praises Massachusetts Governor Ben Butler as useful and lively. It notes his energetic, picturesque leadership and his appeal to public imagination, comparing him to peers and highlighting his active approach.
The speaker portrays the governor as a live, engaging leader who commands interest and earns his salary through active work. He contrasts the governor with performative Republicans, arguing the governor offers real value and inspiration to the people.
A Boston writer urges voters to reelect Governor Butler in the state election of September 25, 1883. The letter praises Butler for his ties to the working class and his handling of the Tewksbury almshouse investigation, calling it a reform effort for future governors. The author claims workers can secure a larger margin for Butler.
The Lynn Union argues Congressman Robinson should not resign before the governor race to avoid distracting voters in the twelfth district. It says a post election resignation would allow a special election later, boosting Republican prospects as Butler pursues re election.
In a New York Star letter dated September 28 1883 the writer argues Butler is a true ally of the people and a statesman not a politician. They claim his sympathies and aims align with the public and note a shift toward Butler in a railroad office where voters moved from Republican to Democratic.
The article endorses Governor Butler as a strong, reform minded leader who has saved Massachusetts money and boosted his presidential prospects. It notes Republican opposition and cites praise from papers like the Boston Herald and Atlanta Constitution while detailing intra party criticisms and Butler’s past veto driven savings.
Frederick T. Greenhalge defends Governor Butler as a soldier against Charles R. Codman's charges. The poem lauds Butler's leadership amid treason, praising his steadfastness and imperial Orleans support, while denouncing envy and detraction.
The New York Democracy reaffirms its state convention platform and boasts broad public support after a near 200 000 majority in the last election. The party denounces taxes to fund a federal surplus distributed to states and claims reforms have abolished useless offices and freed civil service from debasing practices.
The Democratic party pledges continued adherence to reforms including primaries, local self government, labor statistics, and reduced taxation. It commends Governor Cleveland for his industry and honesty, calling his administration among the best the state has had and inviting unity across parties to extend reforms in state service.
Louisville hosts a heated session as Kentucky delegates press a resolution pledging colored voters to the Republican party and backing President Arthur. A second resolution endorses Arthur’s administration, sparking clashes between Southern Western and Northern Eastern delegates. A memorial urging Congress to grant 2 million dollars for Southern public schools is debated as disorder continues.
In Dungannon a large Home Rule league rally featured M P Thomas Power O Connor M P William O Brien and M P Healy amid heavy Orangemen opposition. A mobile mob attacked speakers. police lancers and troops kept order as ringleaders were arrested and O Connor escaped with torn clothes after a Portadown stop.
Baseball review compares 1882 and 1883 seasons noting the Boston club rose from near last to first with 14 wins in the last 15 games and steady teamwork. It contrasts Chicago’s weaker finish, Cleveland and New York struggles, and Detroit near them, with Galvin and Ferguson’s band cited. Annexed season table shows games played and series outcomes.
Mr. James White of 1552 Broadway, once chief instructor at Dickels Riding School, recovered from a broken shoulder arm and elbow with four-part socket damage and rheumatism after using St Jacobs Oil. He says the remedy relieved pain, restored use of his arm, and he has recommended it to others with speedy cures.
Miss Mary Goff, a bright young resident near Chambersburg, cut her throat from ear to ear in front of a mirror with toilet articles and roses. Her companions rushed to help as she collapsed, smiling, and died within minutes. The cause remains a mystery.
City of Alexandria reports Nassau cyclone on the 8th caused seventy deaths and a hundred houses demolished. Over 100 vessels lost, sponge exchange and Nassau market wrecked. In the aftermath, phrases of hardship accompany calls to Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and an unrelated shotgun advertisement.
In Cambridgeport Massachusetts a hereditary Consumption case is cited alongside testimonials. Henry Morgan of Springfield Foreman at the Springfield Gas Machine Works Breas Finishing Department reports being cured nearly twenty years ago with no relapse. Benjamin Tanner of Providence recounts a severe cough and lung ulceration seven years prior, yet now at about sixty he praises Dr. Schenck's remedy as his health improves.
Letters from veterans and merchants describe recovery from consumption bronchitis and coughing after using Dr Schenck’s Pulmonic Syrup and related remedies. A Willimantic Connecticut observer reports rapid improvement after hospital care in Philadelphia. The account notes cures and ongoing good health following treatment.
A Cambridge resident at No 12 Tremont Street Cambridgeport was saved from consumption by Dr Schenck’s Medicines after a physician predicted only weeks to live Her sister reports sustained health gains since treatment and a letter from the patient appears in Dr Schenck’s Book on Consumption sent free to applicants.
A letter dated May 19 1881 reports H L Hopkins cured of consumption after doctors deemed the lungs diseased. The note cites Dr Schenck's book page 44 and lists Hopkins at No 2 Howell Street with the Druggist A I Leith of No 282 Main Street Providence endorsing the cure. Another testimonial from A Foster of Putnam Conn April 13 1831 claims his son was cured by Schenck's medicines.
An 1875 testimonial from Mrs. Sarah Carter of Carlisle Massachusetts claims hereditary consumption cured by Dr Schenck's Medicines. She describes severe illness, notes hope was gone, and urges others with consumption to try the medicines based on her own experience and the book reference for Miss Taft's case.
A Springfield resident writes that after use of Dr Schenck's Medicines he was deemed incurable by neighbors. He suffered night sweats cough and coughing blood with swollen limbs and diarrhoea. He claims a complete recovery and recommends the treatment to others. He asks for the advertised book on Consumption sent free.
A Sixteenth Regiment of Maine Volunteers soldier serving in Virginia contracted a cold that grew worse until unfit for duty. He suffered chronic bilious symptoms and diarrhea and found relief with Dr Schenck's Medicines. now residing in Orange Franklin County Missouri. L B Davis of Worcester Massachusetts suffered bleeding lungs in 1880 from overwork and was cured by Dr Schenck's Medicines.
Mrs Ellen E Hutler of Charlestown Massachusetts describes eighteen years of severe illness diagnosed as consumption. She cites Dr Schenck of Boston who found her lungs sound and liver swollen and credits Palmonte Syrup Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills with her cure.
A patient recounts a long battle with hemorrhage of the lungs and consumption symptoms. After using Pulmonic Syrup Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills he recovered fully, two years of good health following the illness. The narrator cites heredity and family losses to the disease and credits a local acquaintance for recommending the medicines.
A former soldier from the firm Boyden and Whelden grocers at 674 North Main street Providence was discharged from the army in 1864 due to advanced consumption of the lungs. He was cured by Schenck's Medicines. Mr Boyden previously lived in South Walpole Massachusetts.
A patient recalls illness in 1870 cured by Dr Schenck's remedies. He weighed 150 pounds at start and reports a lasting gain to about 165 pounds since treatment.
Residents from East Cambridge Hopkinton Woonsocket and Providence report recovery from consumption liver trouble and related ailments after using Schenck's Medicines. Letters describe prolonged illness improved lungs night sweats coughing and general weakness with multiple named individuals and locations.
A Boston resident at 77 Washington St reports that in 1880 a physician warned of consumption and doubtful recovery due to hereditary weakness. Miss Young, confined to bed, was cured by Dr Schenck's Medicines and enjoys good health.
Reston Money and Stocks notes a quiet money market with steady rates. Banks meet deposit needs at 5 to 6 percent discount, while mercantile paper draws slightly higher. Clearinghouse totals show weekly and monthly activity, with New York funds around 4 to 4.5 percent and abundant money supply keeping rates easy.
Commercial matters show no major shift in general business with trade volume favorable and some sectors improving. River conditions disrupt interior manufacturing while Western and Southern reports are encouraging as apple and dairy prices hold with steady demand and higher butter prices.
The September market notes show moderate flour and meal activity with steady prices. Cotton futures rose on crop estimates, while grain futures fluctuated with mixed spot activity across wheat oats and corn. Petroleum and related commodities held steady amid cautious demand and export interest.
Gloucester notes a larger week of business at full prices though mackerel receipts are high but likely to fall behind last year. Codfish receipts exceed 2.9 million pounds. halibut 250,200 pounds. Detailed regional arrivals from Grand Banks Western Banks Georges Banks and inshore voyages. Wholesale prices listed for halibut codfish hake pollock and various oils and byproducts.
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