Disorderly German press laws face revisions amid harsh provisions
The Reichstag judiciary committee is making numerous changes to the new press code, potentially softening penalties for calumny and political discussion. If penalties remain strict, liberal German newspapers may still fare poorly under government critique. Montana shifts hinted. Democratic gains loom as statehood nears.
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Germany
Judiciary Committee
Reichstag
Bis*arck
Call for One Cent Postage Sways with Caution
The piece weighs the Chicago platform demand for a one cent postage rate against current postal deficits. It argues reductions are not imperative and warns that pursuing such a rate could worsen receipts, noting Boston's Back Bay station upgrades but insufficient post office facilities. It favors two cent rate until a fully justified reduction is shown.
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Chicago
Boston
Back Bay
Amherst Postmaster Fails of Reappointment
A Long Island or New England town postmaster at Amherst loses reappointment. Reports say the appointment was sought by college faculties and local businessmen, including a bank president and mill proprietors. The outgoing official ran a civil service style post office, kept staff, and even employed his daughter during tenure.
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Amherst
New York
Couen
National Bank
Mills
Exapes
City of Paris Sets Fast Atlantic Passage Record
The Inman line steamship City of Paris completed a quick Queenstown to Sandy Hook voyage. Departing Queenstown at 3 19 p m on April 4, she arrived in New York just before 6 a m yesterday, totaling six days eighteen hours and fifty three minutes. The run is seventeen hours faster than the Etruria’s best westward mark, suggesting possible further reductions this summer.
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Inman Line
City of
Ocean speed claims questioned after voyage notes
The statement that twenty five knots an hour was achieved is labeled a gross exaggeration. Wednesday’s run was the best of the trip, reaching 498 knots, near the Etruria’s top mark. This suggests about twenty one half knots, matching trial promises, while a five day ocean passage remains unlikely for any current steamship.
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Etruria
Civil Service Reform At Stake In Commission Appointments
The piece argues the President may recover reform credibility by properly filling the civil service commission. It warns that appointing Democrats or Republicans who ignore the law could wreck reform, citing Merriman and Noble as contentious figures and noting press commentary on the administration’s stance on civil service.
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Oberly
Indian Bureau
Eperer-Ton
Lyman
Harrison
Blaine-Harrison
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Boston Journal
Merriman
Dana
Randall
Thompson
Cleveland
Noble
New York Times
Nosxe
Dugeveland
Noblie
Journal
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the Navy
Wincom
Tracy
Nasir
Supreme head of the service must approve reform acts
The supreme head of the service and the commission's purposes require his approval for acts. Mr. Harrison can yield to reform to some extent, indicating that approval is needed for any meaningful change.
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Harrison
Rapid Transit Bill Faces Final Vote in New York Legislature
A divided outlook marks the upcoming final disposition by both chambers on Mayor Grant’s rapid transit plan for New York City. Proponents push safeguards while critics push amendments aimed at weakening the measure, with concern over political motives and the influence of opponents.
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New York
GouLp
Grant
Blaine
Albany
Times
Harrison
Senate
Grrant
Hill
the Times
Cable Road Commission
Broadway
Sinking Fund
Discipline at Harvard Faculty rejects dawn roll call reforms
Harvard College faculty adopted amendments to regulate student life after a board of overseers request. It rejects morning roll calls and asserts undergraduates are orderly and studious. A new adviser system places each freshman under a faculty counsellor from entry onward.
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Cambridge
Harvard College
Harvard
Libel Award Marks Tense Press Law Case in England
A London Era libel case arising from a Brighton performance labeled indecent and advertised as an eccentric can can resulted in a verdict of 300 pounds with costs, or nearly 1000 pounds in total. The judge warned the press to keep order, drawing critique of the law as unjust to editors defending public decency.
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London Era
Brighton
Naval parade at New York centennial celebration
The forthcoming centennial in New York will feature a major naval parade with all available ships of war. The fleet will include the new cruisers Boston Atlanta and Chicago and the gun boat Yorktown, plus older vessels. A presidential salute of thirty eight guns will echo loudly, alongside a decked merchant marine adding to the spectacle.
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New York
Boston
Atlanta
Chicago
Yorktown
Young Men's Christian Union Sees Healthy Growth in 38th Meeting
Report from the thirty-eighth annual meeting shows the Young Men's Christian Union in Boston is thriving under a capable president. The organization operates on a broad, generous basis and extends wide community influence. A highlight is the union's tangible boost to mental and social culture through its programs.
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Young Men’s Christian Union
Boston
No Faith Motivates Office Seekers Appeal
Although Colonel Shepage remains neglected by the administration he persists in hope for future recognition. Yesterday the Mail and Express carried a scriptural motto urging courage to other expectant office seekers.
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Shepage
The
Mail and Express
Interesting Reports and Officers Elected at Annual Meeting
The Massachusetts Historical Society held its afternoon session with Rev. Dr. Ellis in the chair. Officers elected include Edward Ellis as president, Deane and Parkman as vice-presidents, Young as secretary, Winsor as corresponding secretary, and Smith as treasurer. The gathering heard remarks on library overcrowding and proposed improvements such as better stacks, lighting, an elevator, and expanded storage.
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Massachusetts Historical Society
Ellis
William Gammell
Brown University
Rhode Island Historical Society
William C. Rives
Richmond
Virginia Historical Society
Thornton K. Lothrop
Boston
C. C. Smith
Winthrop
Fitz-John Winthrop
Green
Foy
Marblehead
Fower
England
R. C. Winthrop
Jenks
de Alah
Edward Ellis
Charles Deane
Francis Parkman
Ll.d
Ocorne
Edward James Young
Elos
Justin Winsor
Charles Card Smith
A.M
Samuel Abbott Green
M.D
Fitch Edward Oliver
John Lowell
George Silsbee Hale
William Watson Goodwin
Josiah Phillips Quincy
Roger Wolcott
The German Opera Siegfried Receives Enormous Praise
A large audience lauds Alvary's Siegfried as vocally dramaticly and artistically premier among modern performers. Kalisch and the ensemble receive praise with Seidl's orchestra noted as superb. The piece comments on scenes of awakening Brunnhilde and the sword forging, and contrasts audience turnout with prior performances.
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Siegfried
Alvary
Fafner
Brunnhilde
Siegfried. Frau Kalisch Also Was Magnificent As Brunnhilde
Herr Beck
Alberich
Fischer
Wanderer
Frs
Traubmann
Herr Sedlmayer
Herr Seidl
New York
Herr Kalisch
Two Funerals At Washington D C
Funeral services for Dr. J. H. Kidder of the Smithsonian were held at his residence with Rev Dr McKim officiating and burial in the cemetery. A second funeral for Rear Admiral Patterson occurred from his residence and burial was in Congressional cemetery. Pallbearers included Admiral Almy Rear Admiral Thomas Speevens and others.
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Washington
J. H. Kidder
Smithsonian Institution
Dr. McKim
Epi ‘Sak Episcopal Church
Patterson
This City
Almy
Thomas ‘ Peevens
P. V. Hagner
Norton and Wallace
U. S.N
Rowell Woodhull
E. J. Holl
George H. B. White
Michelson honored for velocity of light in Rumford Medal
In Boston a letter writer recalls Albert A. Michelson's receipt of the Rumford Medal from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The piece blends admiration for his age and poise with reflections on light speed, historical measurements by Roemer Fizeau and Wheatstone, and Michelson's potential impact in the field. A street advertising scene is critiqued for display and taste.
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Post
Albert A. Michelson
Cleveland
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Galileo
Fizeau
Foucault
Wheatstone
Charles Wheatstone
Arago
Michelson
England
France
Weather arena and carpet knight jibe mark page chatter
A collage of humorous quips and gossip on weather forecasts, fees, and public notices. The piece mocks a Brussels carpet knight and references a beef liver trust, a New York meter overcharge, and Prohibition pride. It notes editorials and newspaper trends with light satire and city snippets.
Senator Dixon Rhode Island and other 19th century notices
Senator elect Nathan F Dixon of Rhode Island is grand son of a former senator who served 1839 to 1842. Appraisers value Isaiah V Williamson personal effects at 9 810 600 dollars. Clifton Springs postmaster Mrs Sarah A Granger widow 78 appointed by Arthur and Cleveland. Thurman and grandson met the President. Sleeper obituary tribute lauds his modest civic virtue and lasting memory.
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Nathan F. Dixon
Rhode Island
Nathan Dixon
Senate
Isaiah V. Williamson
Clifton Springs
Sarah A. Granger
Stephen A. Douglas
Jacob Sleeper
Dinners and receptions at hotels mark busy local social scene
The English high school class of 1875 dined at Young's with thirty members and elected officers led by President M. T. Denham. Boyle Bros. employees held a banquet at the Quincy House where Oscar Tanner received a cane. Thorndike and Tremont hosts hosted political and club events as dozens of notable guests from Governor Ames to Captain Dailon arrived at multiple hotels for informal programs and tea events.
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Young’s
F.S. Allen
G. W. Mansfield
FE. H. Frye
E. A. F. Gore
M. T. Denham
F. A. Farrar
F. M. Forbush
A. H. Bartlett
Boyle Bros
Quincy House
Oscar Tanner
E. J. Boyle
Tanner
P. H. Clarkins
L. Plunkett
George Keiley
A. L. Dorr
Thorndike
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association
E. A. Samuels
Ames
Brackett
A. H. Rice
William Gaston
John F. Andrews
H. J. Boardman
Whiting
Brunswick
Ovel
McAll Mission session closes with new auxiliaries
AMERICAN MALL MISSION PHILADELPHIA April 11 The last day’s session opened with devotional exercises. Mrs J C Brace reported seven new auxiliaries added this year, receipts 39379 and expenditures 37245. Mrs M J Chase of Philadelphia was reelected president. next meeting will be in Boston.
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American Mall
Philadelphia
McAll Mission
J. C. Brace
M. J. Chase
Boston
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Ware
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