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Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1888

Page

4

Push for Cleveland Victory and tariff reform, 19th century plea

A political appeal urges Democratic officials and voters to back Grover Cleveland in the upcoming campaign. It stresses using influence as postmasters and officials to promote tariff reform and savings, and advises distributing THE WEEKLY GLOBE to voters before the election. The offer includes bulk pricing for clubs and towns.

Grover Cleveland Democratic Party Weekly Globe GLOBE Democratic Town Committee Democratic Club

Republican taxes shift favors the rich, hurts the poor

The speech cites Republican tax policy, saying it abolished taxes on manufacturers, income tax above 1000, railroad, express, stamp taxes, yet left poor taxes intact. It argues Democrats seek to cut taxes on basics, relieve the poor, while Republicans block reform, warning of four more years under Harrison.

Mills Tremont Temple Democratic Party Poworby Cleoe Lane Republican Senate Harrison

Vermont Goes Republican in Gubernatorial Return

The Vermont result shows a Republican tilt with early returns suggesting a larger majority than 1884. The piece notes Vermont’s wool industry and Mills bill opposition, its sparse press and towns, and portrays the state as conservative and backward industrially. It contrasts Republican strength with Democratic marching inevitability.

Vermont James G. GL Aine Blaine New England

Fragmentary excerpt on ad verse vote across states

The text notes that mountains will thank it in future years and did not expect assistance from Vermont. It remarks that a few thousand votes in the state matters and that other states are turning to the morning, implying shifting political or regional sentiment.

Vermont Arkwright Club England Temocratic Party United States

Massachusetts Democrats praise reform candidate for Cambridge mayor

The Springfield convention presents William E. Resseen as a flawless candidate who will faithfully govern Massachusetts. He is praised as a reformer with broad appeal to young and old, capable of leading a united Democratic ticket in support of President Cleveland’s policies. The piece argues the Democrats should win in November.

Springfield Commonwealth Massachusetts Willliam E. Resseen Cambridge Russent Clevelant William E. Russecet Wirtram FE. Russece Willrd FE Russein

Wages Rise Under Partial Free Trade in England, Study Claims

The article argues that wages for British artisans rose significantly from 1850 to 1883, with increases from 20 to 115 percent across crafts like carpenters, bricklayers, and weavers. It contends that free trade did not harm wages and notes steamship adoption boosted seamen earnings.

Buaryr Cobden Club Girrey United Kingdom Portter Glasgow Bristol Liverpool London Europe England

Granite State Democrats Nominates Aspen for Governor

The Democrats of New Hampshire nominate Charies H. Aspen of Penacook for governor and declare for tariff reform. The platform calls for broader markets steady employment better wages lower taxation and prosperity for producers and consumers. It supports a license law as prudent politics and asserts the state can be carried for Cleveland and tax reform.

New Hampshire Charies H. Aspen Penacook B.aine Cleveland Mints

Blaine speech misreads Canada trade through Portland

The text argues Mr Blaine understates that Canada’s export and import business at Portland is controlled by Grand Trunk rail and British lines. It claims British capital owns the rail, grain elevators, wharves, and warehouses, creating a British forwarding network that handles Canada’s commerce via Portland.

Canada United States Portland Blaine James G. Blaine Grand Trunk Railway of Canada St. Lawrence Quebec Montreal Grand Trunk Allan and Dominion Lines Brainr Bravin

British port status debated over Portland and Halifax

The discussion taunts Mr. Burye and Mr. Buarsit over knowledge and bias on British transport links. Critics accuse Burye of ignorance or willingness to falsify facts for partisan gain while Buarsit is seen as favoring British railway and steamship lines, potentially shielding trusted carriers.

Portland Halifax Quebec Burye Buarsit

The Fate of James Jixco Puntinn and Canada Fishery Policy

The piece notes Mr James Jixco Puntinn has shifted from bold anti British postures to caution and peace as the fishery dispute with Canada is discussed. It mentions President Cleveland's fishery message and possible referment to the next administration, with Mr Blaine urging action if needed.

James Jixco Puntinn Cleveland Canada Baring Cleve Lane Blaine Treland Parneto

Editorial Points on Tariffs and Politics Across the States

From Mills and Mints to Mitts and Minrs the piece debates tariffs, free whiskey, and employment. It notes bets on Illinois, Vermont’s tariff stance, and a looming Senate tariff bill while praising Franklin Roosevelt era style protections and Republican pushback. It references Cleveland Illinois bets, Allen Tourmay, Parnell defense funds, and Postmaster Dickinson urging contributions to the Democratic cause.

Tariff Reform Speech by Roger Mills at Tremont Temple

Massachusetts Democrats held an enthusiastic ratification meeting at Tremont Temple. Texas congressman Roger Mills spoke on tariff reform, arguing for free raw materials, reduced internal taxes, and protection for labor, urging votes for Grover Cleveland and a Democratic government to restore prosperity.

Chairman Mills Mills Massachusetts Tremont Temple P. A. Collins M. C Roger Q. Mills Texas Union Rio Grande Lakes of Maine Caim Samaria Israel Woodbine United States

Relic of the Georgia Raid Engine Recaptured by Fuller

The old General engine, captured April 12, 1862 at Big Shanty by Federal raiders, is loaned to the Grand Army of the Republic and will tour Columbus camping ground. Captain William A. Fuller and Mr Murphy halted the plot to burn bridges on the W R and induced safe recapture.

Atlanta Big Shanty Grand Army of the Republic Columbus C E. A. Fuller N. K Casssepocs Tha Fort Cain Segaia Ohio

Old Roman speech stirs Madison Square Garden crowd

New York September 6 Madison Square Garden overflows as Gov Hill and Gov Green and Congressman Collins address a Democratic rally. Thurman battles illness from a speedy train ride but greets and thanks supporters before being taken to his hotel. Hill defends tariff policy and labor interests, praising Cleveland administration and opposing Chinese immigration limits.

Mr. Thurman Columbus New York Lake St. Clair Madison Square Garden Governor Hill Brice W. L. Brown Thurman Lower Judge Thurman Republican Allen G. Thurman Colonel Brice Mr. Flowers Mr. Flower Cleveland Hill Pety Congress Democratic Party Republican Party Pesnaaragy

Fragmentary 19th Century Terms List From US History

A scattered OCR fragment lists topics and terms from American political and legal history. It references acts, parties, treaties, cases, conflicts, and figures such as the Alabama Claims, Barbary Pirates, Border Ruffians, Buckshot War, Burlingame Treaty, Burr Conspiracy, and the Constitution of 1787.

Alabama United States Jonathan Brown John Clay Whigs Concord Conscience Whigs Constitutional Union Party Credit Mobilier Crittenden Compromise Dark Horse Dartmoor

Special Offers and Political Meeting Notes

An advertisement details two subscription deals for The Weekly Globe with a Dictionary of Politics, plus notes on political meetings with speakers Blackburn Collins McSweeny and others. German Democrats held parallel sessions chaired by Otterburg and Schneder, while local Democratic gatherings occurred at Madison and Twenty-seventh streets. Agents receive commissions. samples and circulars are available.

Indiana Thurman Blackburn Kentucky P. A. Collins John McSweeny Ohio David M. Burke Calvin Anson P. Hill Phillip Stokes Mr. Hewitt Leveland Hill Fourt Avenue Garden Jude Otterburg Louis F. Schneder Franz Sigel Edward Grosse August Freech Merkel Edward J. H.lamsen Justice Nehrbasen August Kleinman Madison Avenue Twenty Seventh Street County Democracy Justice Murray Twenty-sixth Street Tammany Hall Democracy Cox

Chicago Genius Invents a Marvelous Comptometer

In Cuiiaco a 26 year old inventor Mr Felt unveils the comptometer a calculator operated by eyes and eight key columns. Tests claim rapid accurate results surpassing skilled experts with examples including 4782 times 98 and 234 pounds exchange to dollars. The device aims at permanent precision built of hardened steel with many dies, showcased amid Treasury interest and General Rosecrans noted.

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Subscription appeal for The Weekly Globe in Boston

A dated recruitment note urges forming a club to boost Democratic voters. It promotes subscribing from now until November 15, offers sample copies, and asks readers to show the flyer to others. It directs to address The Weekly Globe in Boston, Massachusetts.

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