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Broadway and
Wall Street
Bridgman, Birmingham & Co
Washindon
Corcoran
Fifteenth Street
Boulangers waning impact in Paris and Brussels
General Boulang er attracts only a languid interest in Paris and Brussels as his trial by the French Senate proceeds. Public apathy grows toward the issue and even Jules Ferry can attack without provoking further reaction. He remains in Belgium, snubbed by officials and diplomats, a hero to none.
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Boulanger
Paris
Brussels
M. Jules Ferry
Anot
Belgium
Senator Van Cort Vacant After Federal Appointment
The article discusses Senator Van Cort's refusal to leave his Albany State Senate seat despite a federal appointment under President Harrison. New York Constitution vacates his legislative seat upon accepting such an office. If Jay Gould's plans for the elevated railroad succeed via Van Cort's vote, a court question may arise.
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Postmaster van Cort
Harrison
van Cort
State Senate
Albany
State of
New York
United States
van Corrt
Jay Gould
Senator Stewart Tacit on Silver Dollar Policy and Chicago Platform
The Washington dispatches show Senator Stewart criticizing the administration for diverging from the Chicago platform on silver dollar policy. He resents the president’s disregard for pledged civil service reform and for reversing Cleveland era positions. The piece notes the administration’s stance on money policy despite campaign promises.
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Stewart
Washington
Chicago
Cleveland
Manning
Farrelliup
Hariri- 80N
Noble pledges to purge civil service for Republicans
The Boston Journal reports Secretary Noble’s interview in which he declares a plan to replace about 150 Democratic special examiners with Republicans. He quotes the civil service law, saying any officer who probes political opinions or discriminates will be dismissed, challenging the Journal and Mr. Harrison to respond.
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Boston Journal
Noble
Washington
Hartford Times
Tanner
Mupwump
Civil Service
Mr. Noble
Newspapers overstate ship disaster as rumors spread
Reports from Queenstown praised sensationalism after the City of Chester arrived, claiming the Danmark of the Thingvalla Line was abandoned and adrift on April 8. The piece notes the spread of unfounded casualty rumors, urging readers to consider the unlikely high loss claim and to seek factual details.
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Queenstown
City of
Chester
Question on Danmark passengers fate after wreck
The article notes that about a hundred people from the Danmark were picked up by a passing ship before the City of Chester sighted her, and that their safe arrival at a port will be announced. It discusses possible landing points such as New York, Boston, Queenstown, Southampton, Havre, or the Azores, and questions whether extra effort to rescue would be needed.
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Chester
New York
Boston
Queenstown
Southampton
Havre
Azores
Danmark
Tracy
Navy Yards
New York Herald
Brooklyn
Philadelphia Times
League Island
Times
Navy Department
Hosses
Navy Yard
Prisons in Politics and New York Convict Labor Debate
The piece condemns political motives in New York State prison labor policy. It contrasts 1888 practices aimed at winning votes with current bills Savery Yates Fassier, warning the Yates bill as damaging while urging humane reform and production. It highlights party conflict and calls for scrutiny to avert worsening conditions and costs.
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New York
Financial Department
State
Savery
Boot and Shoe Club
Yates
Albany
New York Assembly
Fassierr
Birmingham byelection tests UK party alignments
The Birmingham byelection to fill the seat of the late John Brient pits Conservative and Unionist factions against the Liberal candidate Beale. Albert Brieur is set to compete against Beale as the main lines of alliance align. The contest follows a bitter coalition split and may reflect broader government harmony at the polls.
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Briant
Cyamberlain
Birmingham
Chamberlain
Lord Harrington
Brienor
England
John Brient
Albert Brieur
Beale
Politics at League Island Navy Yard
A critique of Secretary Tracy's pledge against political appointments at League Island Navy Yard. The Philadelphia Times reports Democrats were purged and Republicans installed, contradicting vowed merit based staffing. The piece warns of growing, politically driven shifts and potential overstaffing as more workers are hired.
Firemen’s neglect at Lowell blaze sparks demand for inquiry
A Boston reader recounts the Back Bay engine house crew left at the scene for 24 hours after a great fire, fed only coffee and later eggs found among the ashes. An eminent divine provided relief while the danger and heroism of paid火fighters are highlighted, including a helmeted repair and a smoke rescue. The letter notes improved discipline and efficiency since the old volunteer system ended and ends with a personal anecdote about rail timetable rigidity and a misread departure time.
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Lowell
Back Bay
Secretary Tracy and the new departmental order
A quote laments the expanded structure and numerous bosses under the new order. It questions Secretary Tracy’s plans and actions given his public promises. The text frames concern over how the reforms will be implemented in practice.
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Tracy
Beethoven Concerts Led by Hans von Bilo w at Music Hall
After Wagner the musical public turns to Beethoven with four afternoon concerts at Music Hall featuring Dr Hans von Bilow. Ernst Perabo lauds the pianist as a pinnacle of devotion and insight, urging full support for his final American visit. The Handel and Haydn Society plans a larger Mendelssohn St Paul with about 275 singers, led by Zerrahn with Lang on organ and Kneisel as leader.
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Wagner
Beethoven
Hans von Bilow
Music Hall
Ernst Perabo
Hans von Bislow
Lebe
Hans von Biilow
Handel and Haydn Society
Mendelssohn
St. Paul
Boston
Georg Henschel
Flora E. Finlayson
George J. Parker
Gardner
Lamson
Arthur B. Hitchcock
Carl Zerrahn
B. J. Lang
Franz Kneisel
Kate Field Explores Prohibition At Tremont Temple
Kate Field delivered a provocative Tremont Temple lecture arguing prohibition fails and liquor laws harm temperance. She recounted experiences buying brandy in Iowa, criticized Maine and New Hampshire laws, and urged high license and reform through intelligent restraint, linking public health to culture. The audience, diverse in support and dissent, filled the hall as temperance groups distributed Union Handbills.
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Kate Field
Tremont Temple
Iowa
Europe
Boston
Bunker Hill Monument
Riverside
Col
Neal Dow
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Pharmaceutical Association
Atchison, Kan
Wichita
Kan
Massachusetts
John A. Andrew
Alaska
Goldwin Smith
Canada
Prohibition
Kansas
Carpenter
London
Hammond
United States
Dro Lewis
Thomas Jefferson
John Bright
Union
Woman’s National Christian Temperance Union
Many Ks Lathrop
Michigan
Stage Gossip on Booth Barrett Farewell Tour Dates
Edwin Booth fully recovered and resumes a tour with Barrett next Monday in Cleveland. They open a three night engagement in Salt Lake City then San Francisco May 13 to dedicate the California Theatre, four weeks there, then June 10 in Portland. Chicago prepares for the farewell Robson and Crane show this evening as their twelve year partnership ends April 13, 1889. They will speak after The Henrietta and depart for New York for a farewell series at Star Theatre starting Monday.
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Edwin Booth
Mr. Barrett
Cleveland
Messrs. Booth
Barrett
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
New California Theatre
Anal
Portland, Or
Chicago
Robson
Crane
New York
Star Theatre
City Hall Assessors Appointments Ratified After Disputes
The Mayor approved the final list of first and second assistant assessors. Disapproved earlier were James P. McEnaney, F H Temple, John Bryant, James T. Gallagher, John A. Barry, James Carney, John V. Sullivan, Dennis F. Brennan, Edward V. Fitzgerald, James Fagan, Bernard Carr. The final roster numbers 1 Benjamin F. Palmer through 36 George W. Warren with names paired per index.
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Hart
James P. McEnaney
F. H. Temple
John Bryant
James T. Gallagher
John A. Barry
James Carney
John V. Sullivan
Dennis F. Brennan
Edward V. Fitzgerald
James Fagan
Bernard Carr
Benjamin F. Palmer
Charles W. Odiorne
John H. Duane
Jacob F. Holmes
Frederick H. Temple
Dennis G. Pe
Charles W. Pearson
George
John T. Cassidy
Noah Mayo
Henry J. McKee
Herbert Pope
William H. Quinn
Dudley Pray
John B. Lynch
John J. Gartland
Daniel W. Tyler
Samuel Hichborn
Charles H. Brig
George A. King
Henry S. Harris
George Warren
Jonas Hagar
Hose Discharged Foremen Reach Boston Hearing Stance
Mayor of Boston replies to foremen dismissed from the paving department. He notes past efficiency proves nothing about current fitness and says hearings are not required. He cites civil service rules and affirms the city is not obliged to provide ongoing employment. Also, Belmont square closing hearing held by the committee after residents urge action.
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Paving Department
Charles Morton
John W. McDonald
M.T. Merritt
Charles Harris
Agor
Loughan
Civil Service Rules
J. W. McDonald
Boston
Committee On
Belmont Square
F. A. Wellington
Meeting of the Aldermen on Appropriation Bill Action
Aldermen met at the mayor’s call to review the common council’s appropriation bill. Republicans on the conference committee were named as the eight aldermen, while Democrats criticized the council’s process. The Walpole street schoolhouse order was referred to a public buildings panel and a reconsideration failed. The body also discussed petitioning for state land on the South Boston flats as a city park use.
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Common Council
Allen
Messrs
Jenkins
Burnham
Casey
Dillon
Pierce
Graham
Fraser
Cannon
Keenan
Hall
F. W. Sprague
Dyer
Norris
Wise
Barry
Shaw
Stevens
Lyons
Dolan
Sullivan
Cushing
Page
Goodenough
Walpole Street
Gove
Wilson
Alderman Wilson
Committee
Commonwealth
Boston
Boston Flats
C and
D Streets
Ottawa Debates Reciprocity Amendment Passed in Senate
Ottawa Ont April 12 The Senate concluded debate on Senator Works resolution on duties versus reciprocity with the United Kingdom Abbott amendment adopted 36 to 11. It states Canada should not pursue blanket reciprocity that limits action to protect industries or revenue while considering favorable terms for mutually exchangeable products with any foreign country.
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Ottawa
Ont
Senate
Work
United Kingdom
Abbott
Canada
All Sorts and Snippets of 19th Century Wit
A collage of quips and vignettes from era newspapers. Snappy lines range from poetry openings and political satire to rural life jests, a Maine tramp law note, and playful banter about Boston and New York. Includes jokes about professors, postmen, and a calf theft verdict.
The German Opera at the city house review
Arthur Weld notes a mixed but strong Wagnerian evening. Kalisch Lehmann excels as Brünnhilde in Gotterdammerung while Fischer as Hagen and Beck as Gunther impress, Meisslinger’s Gutrune criticized. Kalisch and Seidl’s orchestra lauded, with Stolzing Walther to close the engagement at 1:30 matinee today.
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Frau Kalisch-Lehmann
Prisnnhilde
Brunnhilde
Fischer
Hagen
Wotan
Herr Beck
Gunther
Gutrune
Frau Meissinger
Alvary
Herr Kalisch
Sicafried
Siegmund
Wagner
Herr Seidl
Clifford Schmidt
Joachim’s
Meistersinger
Walther von Stolzing
Arthur Weld
Spreckels Denies Sugar Trust Affiliation Amid Rumors
Carl Spreckels told reporters he is not in the Sugar Trust and never will be. The President plans a Potomac air and a revenue cutter outing today with Mrs. Harrison and Cabinet members. Mary Anderson arrived in London and refused to discuss health criticisms, joking she will not give up yet. Frances Febiger, daughter of Rear Admiral Febiger, received the Order of the Sisters of Visitation at Mt de Sales. Matthew Arnold memorial committee in London reports 7000 pounds subscribed, 600 pounds for a Westminster Abbey bust, the rest to the widow.
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Carl Spreckels
Sugar Trust
New York
Potomac
Harrison
Mary Anderson
London
Frances Febiger
John C. Febiger
United States Navy
Order of the Sisters of Visitation
Mt. de Sales
Matthew Arnold
Westminster Abbey
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