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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1888
Page
4
Subscription rates listed. Grone-One copy per month 50 cents per year 6.00 postage prepaid. Grone-By mail £2.00 per year. Weexir Grone-By mail 1.00 per year. Goons Newsraise Co 42 Washington Street Boston Mass. Entered at the Post Office Boston Mass as second class matter.
A call directs Democratic officials and voters to promote Grover Cleveland's re election, urging postmasters and officials to use influence for tariff reform and happier homes. It praises party loyalty and suggests distributing Tur Weexty Gone to voters, offering bulk rates for clubs and committees.
The piece argues English papers do not uniformly back President Cleveland's policies, noting the Mixts bill is condemned by major English papers and that Tory England aligns with Republicans. It claims Liberal Britain shows sympathy to Democrats, while Tory England supports Republicans, and it lampoons Mr. Blaine's claims.
The piece argues that the Conservative and Republican tactics share ultra patriotic pretences, comparing British Tory electioneering with U.S. tactics. It asserts shared aims with the Democratic party on local self-government and opposition to high protection, and labels James G. Bearne as a prophetic figure of the aristocratic faction allied with monopolies and trusts.
The article argues a large U S wheat crop will boost exports while a possible 70,000,000 bushel world shortfall raises prices. It links tariffs to import benefits, noting higher prices could increase European imports and cheaper raw materials for mills, cautioning against protectionism reducing national prosperity.
The piece contrasts 1870 and current U S tensions with Canada, noting Grant urged suspending transit of goods and Canadian vessel entry to the U S if needed. It questions why similar measures would be praised then but not now, urging Republican papers to weigh the statesmanship involved.
A speaker argues tariffs are more than taxes, hitting the working class by raising prices on nearly all purchases. He cites Judge Tynan and Judge TovarMman to note how indirect taxation erodes wages, while real estate taxes largely affect the wealthy, leaving the poor unaware of the tax’s true cost.
A critic notes that prices labeled as coat or stove often include tariffs that amount to half the cost. The dealer calls it a single item, but the tax bears heavily on working men. The remark quotes an old Roman saying that a tariff is a tax, emphasizing its regressive impact.
A outspoken comparison likens President Cumve Lane to Andrew Jackson in fiscal views, arguing Jackson would approve Lane’s tariff message. The piece recalls Jackson’s stance on taxation, surplus revenue, and government limits, urging Democrats under OLIVELAND to heed his warnings as they pursue current policy goals.
The piece argues Mr. Blaine misreads President Cleveland, who seeks power to stop bonded trade with Canada rather than full non intercourse. It denounces protectionist extremes, cites ruin of shipping and railroads from war tariff, and warns entire non intercourse would divide states and turn Americans into Chinese.
A political argue about trusts as Blaine defends them with eloquence while opponents claim trusts have no place in a national campaign. The piece critiques Mr Blaine and Mr Blaine and examines the trust issue in the current public temper.
The piece argues that trusts lack state charters and are beyond state control, urging national legislation to curb them by lowering tariff protection. It claims tariffs shield monopolies, enabling price control, and frames the issue as a national campaign success for protecting or restraining trusts, criticizing the Democratic stance.
The column attacks Republican defenses of eight hour law records and tariff policy while highlighting distractions around trade with Canada and England. It mocks figures like Harrison and Thurman, notes Japan’s disaster and Ripzx Haggard rumors, and critiques New York opinion on surplus spending.
Dr William A Hammond argues September home return harms health. He challenges beliefs about sewer gas and malaria, urges families to stay coastal or mountain for another month, and warns against early schooling overload while stressing the links between physical health and mental function.
An Albany Journal excerpt recalls a child eight years old who coveted a watch and teased and begged every family member for one, capturing a simple, small town moral moment.
A damaged passage describes a family gathering where each member recites a Scripture verse during prayers. A line suggests a young person’s turn, noted with solemn tone, and includes a cryptic exchange about a watch and restraint on mentioning the subject again. The text is fragmentary and shifting in focus.
Charles H. Litchman resigns as general secretary of the Knights of Labor effective September 8 after announcing support for Harrison and Morton. He says the move preserves the order's neutrality while he pursues political activity. John Hayes will fill the post until the November General Assembly.
The United States Court in New York granted an order restraining the American Electric Company from selling or shipping the Thomson-Houston current regulator, confirming the Boston decision.
Caldwell Ohio August 30 A month ago a mysterious illness appeared with typhoid and malaria traits. Whole families were attacked and most did not die for six to seven days. In a fortnight nearly every family was affected and deaths rose. Business is paralyzed and funeral processions fill streets. Water contamination suspected due to poor drainage. Population about 1900 with outsiders staying away.
A Buffalo-area widow, formerly from Euclid Township near Cleveland, discovered a grape from a single seed plant. The new variety proved lucrative when nurserymen bought cuttings and named the grape, yielding forty thousand dollars in royalties and enabling her to retire.
In Norwich a Chinese laundryman Sam Wing Sing refused to help remove a dead body via his shop. Police and health officials advised, but the undertaker’s team could not lower the casket through Sam’s doorway. After attempts, the body was hauled out the front, fireworks were set off, and celebrations continued privately among locals.
To introduce them we will give away 1000 of our celebrated self operating washing machines. No washboard or rubbing required. If you want one send your name at once to Monarca Laundry Works, 420 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill.
East Hampton New York September 2 Rev T De Witt Talmage preached a vacation sermon titled Plasters That Will Not Stick from Job sixteen two Miserable comforters are ye all He argues sorrow comes from a loving Father not enemies and that frail people are often incompetent to comfort the bereaved He urges gentle prayer and firm gospel promises plus that genuine sympathy comes from those who have endured trials and can offer lasting solace
A Brunswick Breeze item argues for an automatic refrigerator plant to end yellow fever quarantine. The plan envisions gas powered pipes through the city and homes, replacing quarantines with a cold, year round refuge. Supporters claim the system acts as a scientific experiment worth government aid, promising safer, healthier living and a modern city standard.
A call to subscribe to The Weekly Globe at 20 cents, urging readers to form clubs to boost new Democratic voters. The message invites taking a sample copy, sharing it with acquaintances, and pushing subscriptions, with distribution via The Weekly Globe office in Boston Mass.
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