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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1888
Page
4
Poston Weekly Globe notes the ticket for president Grover Cleveland and vice president position. The item reflects the 19th century campaign posture with emphasis on the named candidates and the party alignment. The brief focuses on the ticket lineup without further details.
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The notice urges spreading free copies of The Weekly Globe in town weekly until November 15 to support Democratic views. It promotes affordable pricing: ten copies for $1.00, with options for one year at $1.00, six months at 50 cents, or three months at 25 cents.
In a critique from Boston New England urges Washington to impose a uniform quarantine to stem the yellow fever panic that began in Jacksonville. The writer condemns shotgun guards and calls for orderly travel limits, impartial aid, and duty to protect both rich and poor as the disease threatens to spread beyond Florida and Georgia.
A satirical note questions Canada's bluster and a planned army near the U S border. It mocks the Dominion government as a farce and suggests the United States could easily mobilize unemployed men into a victorious march from Bay of Chaleur to Puget Sound, a tongue in cheek warning against war.
The speaker praises the US military record and manpower, claiming the nation holds the championship belt and can repel any challenge from Canada or larger nations. A warlike response is implied, but the offer of a challenge will not be accepted.
The press previewed Senate tax reform outlining removing all tobacco taxes worth about 30 million yearly while increasing clothing wool taxes. The author argues for prioritizing wool relief before any cuts to tobacco or alcohol, blasting the Republicans for shifting tax burdens onto clothing and basic goods.
In a forthcoming tour of the Middle and Western States, remarks from Mr. Blaine about Judge Thurman are cited to illustrate his respect for the Democratic figure. A passage from Buntnr’s Twenty Years in Congress recalls Thurman’s disciplined, direct, and fair style, noting his 12 years in the Senate and its loss to the party.
Two years after the Bay State Agricultural Society held a successful fair in the Mechanics building, the event returns this week in Springfield under the same management. The focus includes sheep and flocks from across the nation, with cattle, horses, swine, and poultry on display. Farmers are urged to attend to judge breeds firsthand and maximize profits. May the fair win honors for New England and coin money for the protectors.
The Buarnr speech in New York drew over 100000 listeners but offered nothing new, repeating old arguments for high taxes and treasury surplus. The crowd left unmoved, with only noting Evainr’s healthful appearance, while the piece warned that future Blaines will hurt Harrison and Morron and aid Cleveland and Tauman.
A newspaper mock editorial notes many dispatches claiming Billy the Kid is captured. The writer jokes that they have never met the outlaw and joke about photos and the glare of publicity. The piece pokes fun at sensational crime reports and lingering crime-solver notoriety.
An admiring public is urged to recognize hidden talents with a forthcoming benefit. The plea invites community members to reveal those talents and support the cause in a planned event.
A column savages party tactics and tariff shifts as yellow fever and politics mix. It cites Blaine, Cleveland, Hannison, and Crmor land while mocking opposition moves and claiming a Cleveland year with tariff reform. It notes eight tenths of newspaper support for Cleveland and Trueman and warns of panic among GOP bosses ahead of elections.
A well dressed stranger swindled a New York eye and butter shop proprietor, betting on fresh eggs. After a staged test, the man grabbed $10 and fled, leaving police to hunt the elusive con artist as others may be swindled in a similar manner.
In a New York Telegram report a restaurant owner displays a red notice warning patrons that the napkins and silver belong to the house. He recounts losses of four dozen napkins, 38 tablespoons, over 106 knives and forks, salt cellars, and more, blaming theft by customers and noting detectives are hired during busy hours to catch culprits.
A Lewiston Journal item notes a grocer’s quip about eggplant, labeled locally as Guineasaquash. He observes locals avoid it while southern cooks call it by another name and claim it should be firm and under ripe. The grocer plans gumbo attempts to convert shoppers.
An 1888 essay argues steady muscular exercise strengthens weak hearts and improves digestion, sleep, and mood. It promotes stair climbing and treadmills as practical city fitness, notes rising interest in lawn tennis, and contrasts urban inertia with healthier rural activity. It highlights stairs, hills, and open-air exertion as key training tools.
A fragmentary remark asserts that if this state of affairs endures future generations will not suffer weak hearts feeble digestions or sleepless nights. William A. Hammond is cited in the line.
At Narragansett Park a couple tied the knot in a balloon ascent aboard the Commonwealth. Edward T. Davis and Miss Margaret Buckley, both well connected, wed under big public spectacle with 80,000 onlookers before the ascent. The balloon drifted north northeast, landed in a cedar swamp near Easton, and the party were rescued after two miles in the swamp. Davis and Buckley plan a rail bridal trip while Allen to ascend again later.
Martford Courant reports a near death patient in Florida where a faith healer was invited to the bedside. The nurse refused to stop medical treatment, the patient recovered, and supporters hailed the cure while critics argued the episode exposes risks of absent treatment.
A judge remarks playfully about readiness for yachting. Lubber-Hello laughs, declaring all kegs spilled for the voyage. Seadog-Yaas confirms eagerness but notes the missing yacht.
Niagara county apples are packed in Buffalo made barrels with New York Central ships carrying two to five cars daily from Black Rock to Lewiston and other Niagara county points. At North Buffalo Barrel Manufacturing, workers turn out 500 to 600 apple barrels daily while flour barrels total about 800. Prices vary from 26 to 29 cents for apple barrels and about 86 cents for flour barrels.
A novelist discusses the fleeting nature of ideas. He explains that once an idea is written it may be claimed by others, since many plots arise in the air and later writers can beat you to publication. The exchange touches on originality and timing in literature.
Ottawa reports the Dominion cabinet in session after a despatch from imperial authorities asks for a full report on volunteer militia and Canada’s defences. Sir John Thompson prepares the cabinet submission while reforms to deepen the Rideau canal and expand militia funding are discussed amid fears of American action.
John Brown a blind pauper, once sent from the almshouse to Philadelphia at state expense, returned with a wild story. He claims lost tickets led him to Wilkes Barre and then pedaling as a peddler in several states, showing $56 as proof. He produced 20 unused tickets across Pennsylvania and neighboring states, saying authorities gave them and conductors let him ride free. He is 32 years old and his strange conduct puzzled officials.
The Globe offers a combined deal for a Dictionary of American Politics with The Globe. One year and one dictionary, price 1.25 dollars, plus postage free. A three month Globe with dictionary for 0.50, or one year Globe without dictionary for 1.00. Agents receive commissions on these offers. The dictionary is not sold separately and is available only through these offers.
Secreta Hoyt seized money and promised return if Brown supplied a truthful explanation. Brown cried foul, warned of trouble for the poor authorities if kept at the alms house, while officials vow to end his systematic fraud.
A train on the Oregon Short Line near Pocatir Idaho derailed after colliding with a herd of cattle Friday night. Five men were killed including engineer Dave Hill and fireman J Leonard while brakeman Charles Walton perished and two other riders in a box car were killed. About thirty cars were wrecked and eighty cars damaged in the incident.
In Amens near Centreville, Joseph Silver cut off a rattlesnake finger joint after it struck him. He later drank whiskey, applied a bandage, and, three days later, found the severed finger and handled it. Poison entered his wound and he died in agony.
Oliver Ditson offers piano music headlined by Carl Bonm Miranda a bravura etude developing a pleasing melody into brilliant execution priced 40 cents. They launch a series with Homestead March at 40 cents and Samp son title page. New songs include Flowers in shade That Grow 40 cents Hope Temples Old Garden 3 cents As of Old 40 cents. Rocket Ages arranged by Fred E. Kitziger 50 cents. Echoes of the Lake nocturne by J Leybach medium difficulty 40 cents. Jewels six easy pieces for beginners 40 cents. Return of the Heroes march and related titles 40 cents each. Darling Mine 50 cents Maud 40 cents Memories of Boyhood 35 cents. Meditation in the Forest violin and piano by M M Alsbury finished 1 cent.
In La Grange in late 1864 a man mocked Confederate money by pinning a thousand-dollar bill to a courthouse fence and leaving it for five hours. When checked, the note had vanished, with the finder reporting a $2000 total value among the currency on display.
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