Our Ticket For President Cleveland Shown
Boston Weekly Globe notes on the presidential ticket with Grover Cleveland as the candidate. The item presents the ticket in a compact newspaper card style reflecting the era’s political slate.
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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1888
Page
4
Boston Weekly Globe notes on the presidential ticket with Grover Cleveland as the candidate. The item presents the ticket in a compact newspaper card style reflecting the era’s political slate.
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The piece argues for Grover Cleveland to remain president, detailing a 1888 act authorizing a planned 1889 conference with Mexico, Central and South American states, Haiti, San Domingo, and Brazil to discuss arbitration, trade, and direct communication to expand commerce and markets. It cites historic efforts and warns of the poor U S export share with these neighbors.
The piece warns that English and other nations dominate East markets while the United States loses export access, especially to South America. It cites 1887 data showing far higher foreign shipping than American, urges swift protectionist action, and links renewal of policy to President Cleveland’s reelection amid alarms from colleges and scholars.
A British born but now American citizen wrote to Lord Sackville, then minister, endorsing President Cleveland. The reply, taken as a private opinion, was misused by Republican managers to claim a political trap. The piece argues the minister's civil response should not condemn him or affect votes, noting other British observers share favorable views of Cleveland.
The Memphis indictment of Warren Jones and Grant, the St. Louis trust makers, accuses them of attempting to buy up all bagging to form a trust and double prices to defraud the people. The piece calls for vigorous pursuit, punishment of all members, and ongoing action by united labor and impartial courts to end trust power.
A critical political column argues James G Blaine falters in the West due to age or strategy. It suggests he avoids aiding Harrison to secure the 1892 nomination, while Cleveland's popularity and potential rivals threaten Blaine’s hopes. Readers are urged to view his apparent decline as intentional.
A prominent figure contends with strong opposition as he attempts to cast injustice as justice and foolishness as wisdom. The challenge tests his resolve, suggesting that a more capable man than Mr. Blaine could falter under the pressure of this great popular sentiment.
A Globe editorials urges Boston workers to back Grover Cleveland for president and Allen Granbery Thurman for vice president. It argues tariff reform under Cleveland will aid labor, raise employment and wages, and start a chain of reforms toward workers' goals.
A Globe reader argues Cleveland could win by carrying New York and New Jersey and possibly Nevada. The letter analyzes electoral votes, noting Nevada’s shift from Republican to Democratic and highlighting tariff reform and Beanie’s Pacific coast popularity as factors shaping a close or decisive result.
The J A Howland scene in Herald Inlet shows thirteen New Bedford whalers trapped in Arctic ice with over 500 sailors at risk of death. The writer urges a wealthy benefactor to fund a rapid relief effort, proposing one million dollars and two fast Pacific steamers within a week, before the presidential election. Public-spirited Grinnell and Bennett are cited as precedent.
Currents report claims the Republican National Committee has unlimited funds to influence national channels where money works. It notes large corporate monopolies favor the party and speculate contributions range from 10 to 20 percent of net holdings.
Article notes recent appeals from New York headquarters showing the Republican national committee in need of money. Circulars signed by J. S. Fas set, William W. Dudley, and M. S. Quay urge immediate donations. Authors claim voters will resist corruption and back Cum Klein land reforms despite moneyed pressure.
A sweeping column of political commentary and social notes cites Mr. Parnell and President Cleveland, a London inquiry, and Canadian politics while naming figures such as Dickinson Blaine and Lord Sackville. It touches on shipping fears with Hayti, a possible marriage of General Boonanorr’s daughter, Canadian Pacific governance, wage theory in Europe, and a quip about New York registration fraud.
A dated verse expresses eternal devotion. The speaker vows grand sacrifices for a beloved, stating life apart would still be preferable to a life without their love. The poem centers on passion, loyalty, and selflessness in romantic sacrifice.
Rev Tal mage argues art must be judged by moral divine standard. Pictures and engravings illuminate Bible stories and history, shaping knowledge and virtue. artists suffer neglect yet deserve patronage and public gallery support.
A historical market listing details abundant game and produce prices from Tucker & Roak at 16 Boylston Street. Quail 3.50 a dozen, pigeons 4 a dozen, partridge 1.25 a pair, black duck 1.50 a pair, woodcock 0.75 each, lemons 16–20c, lettuce 3–6c, tomatoes 16c a quart, oranges 26–80c a dozen.
An anxious mother describes her son Dick fighting again. the husband jokes about punishment and scratches, noting no serious injury this time while the refrain hints at supper and domestic routine. The fragmentary dialogue preserves a domestic, skeptical tone with minimal context.
A jumble of names, parties, and events from American history. Mentions include the Alabama Claims anti slavery era topics, the Whigs and Republicans, territorial and constitutional debates, and references to the Burr affair and the Barbary Pirates era. The text lists figures like Sedition Law advocates and various factions without a coherent narrative.
In his annual report Admiral D D Porter argues for building fast cruisers and heavy armor clad ships like the Puritan Maine and Texas. He favors keeping Portsmouth Jamestown and Saratoga as apprentice ships and pressing for native born recruits. He endorses torpedo limitations and recommends $12 000 for the naval war college to raise standards.
Norwich sportsmen struggle with birds as a partridge crashes into William Burke's kitchen in Boswell avenue, bursts through a pane, then vanishes after Burke and his wife capture it briefly. Burke plans to sell the bird for a window panel replacement but loses it when it escapes toward a distant wood.
Providence Oct 26 The American Missionary Association homeland a historic gift of 1 000 894 25 from Daniel Hand of Clinton Conn a former Charleston grocer The income will fund education for colored people in the southern states The meeting adjourned after thanks and elections of officers with D E Strieby D D continuing as secretary and H W Hubbard as treasurer The Hand fund is described as a trust to uplift colored youth in the South The report details Hand story and the year’s proceedings with addresses by D O Mears and others and a Chicago meeting planned next year
A North Georgia minister known for crusading against cards drops a deck from his overcoat at a Sam Jones tabernacle gathering in Cartersville. His fellow guests laugh as the devout preacher, who often seizes cards hidden in pockets, is linked to the incident near the pulpit.
A reader advertises a patent cure for consumption claiming thousands cured by timely use. The writer offers to send two bottles of Frex to zone readers who mail their express and P. O. address, signing with credentials and a street address.
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