Garland denies Pan-Electric ties amid party onslaughts
The Attorney General Garland testifies before the telephone investigating committee in Washington, denying any opinion on the Bell patent and any unlawful contact with Pan-Electric matters. He stresses no intent to boost stock value, while critics portray rivals setting a sensational political frame. The piece also touches on Knights of Labor, Blaine’s 1888 bid, and assorted political and cultural snatches.
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Garland
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Washington
Pan-Electric
Goode
Notable 19th Century Figures and Events Recap
A brisk digest notes Mme Helen Hopekirk returning to England, Mary Brennan claiming 117 in April, and Angler Bishop Neely among New Brunswick waters. Ex Governor Boutwell regains health, and Mrs Boyle O Reilly plans a May Mediterranean voyage. Stillwater mayor resigns over enforceability issues. Henry M Stanley in Italy hosts talks with the Italian Geographical Society on Dark Continent exploration. Cadwallader earns Madrid surgeon dentist diploma. Labouchere bets on Ireland. B Vanderbilt era mentions Beechers and Goldsmith Burke debate, plus Yale student Stewart leads baseball and Townsend prizes. Archduke Charles Bavaria mocks illness feints. Justice McCarty backs Burke as Ireland’s top writer. Carnegie dedicates Democracy. David Close dies at 101 with family ties. Moncure Conway comments on London’s reshaping of minds, citing Manning Spurgeon and Rossetti episodes.
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Stillwater
Minn
Henry M. Stanley
Italy
Rome
Italian Geographical Society
C. L. Cadwallader
Philadelphia
Europe
Royal University of Madrid
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Lord Randolph
Ireland
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Lorna Doone
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Bavaria
Austria
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Burke
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Yale College
Townsend
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Middlebury
Maine Democrats Decline the Letter Bass and Brown
The Augusta letter called Bass and Brown stirs Maine Democrats who defend the party’s post office appointments. The paper credits new appointees like Samuel J. Anderson and Bion Bradbury, praising harmony in Maine Democrats and urging an end to old faction disputes to improve prospects.
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Augusta
Maine Democracy
Samuel J. Anderson
Port of Portland
Bion Bradbury
J. S. Palmer
George E. Bird
John D.anderson
Charles B. Harmon
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R. Pierce
R. D. Woodman
Portland
Wouter van Twiller
The Right and the Wrong in New York Strikes
A Knights of Labor linked strike by New York horse car employers aims to support Third Avenue line workers. While the leadership claims legality and restraint, the actions included obstructing cars and beating a driver and conductor, raising questions about adherence to lawful means and real grievances.
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Knights of Labor
New York
Eighth
Ninth Avenue
Empire Protective Association
Third Avenue Railway
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Value of Rosecrans Statistical Volumes Praised
The piece lauds General Rosecrans for a financial statistical work titled Statement of the Public Debt of the United States 1789 to 1885 and Receipts and Expenditures 1855 to 1885. It praises the ease of access, usefulness, and wide utility for editors and public men, noting the data facilitates comparisons across prewar and wartime periods and enhances informed public discussion.
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Register of the Treasury
United States
Observance of Sixth Regiment march marks distant era
The twenty-fifth anniversary of the Baltimore march of the old Sixth Regiment highlights how distant the Civil War era feels in public memory. Yet the era’s political hammering of the bloody shirt remains a reference in national politics when provoked.
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Western Massachusetts suffers new disaster recall Mill River
A Western Massachusetts disaster echoes the Mill River tragedy, with similar causes and far lower toll. The loss of eleven or more lives is attributed to individual carelessness, and authorities vow full examination to assign responsibility.
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Massachusetts
Mill River
Pugilist Visits Joliet Prison Sparks Excitement
Boston sports figure tours Joliet prison where inmates recognize him, provoking notable excitement among the striped inmates. The despatch hints at a moral about risk and consequence, suggesting a lesson that those who run may read.
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President Pillsbury Will Not Sit If Seeking AG Nomination
President Pillsbury should act decisively to pursue the party's attorney-general nomination, while Colonel Hopkins is positioned to claim the prize if he can secure it.
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Colonel Hopkins
New York Notes and Quips From Undated Page
A collection of misc items and witty lines from a historic newspaper page. It cites remarks about chess greats, inquests, political figures, and light comedy exchanges. Included are brief anecdotes and social captions reflecting the period’s tone and personalities.
Taft and Pillsbury: echoes of Harvard and the Senate
A reminiscence contrasts Representative Steve Taft of Palmer with President Pillsbury. Taft, aging but youthful in appearance at 88, recalls their early college days. Pillsbury advanced to law in Boston while Taft rose through politics, later presiding in the Senate with Pillsbury as a guiding rival and elder influence.
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Senator Dunbar’s Rise and Rumored Gubernatorial Paths
Senator Jim Dunbar of Westfield is described as a diligent, hard working lawmaker respected for fairness on a contentious special committee. At 39 and balding, he rose to the Senate last year amid speculation he may run for district attorney or lieutenant governor, with a Dinner table appeal from Arthur Lord. The piece notes the 1886 Legislature’s towns committee, known for its limited divisions, naming Beverly, Milford, and Medford as points of contention.
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Col J. W. Coveney Named Likely Boston Port Surveyor
The next port surveyor of Boston is likely to be Colonel J. W. Coveney. He has served as the Democratic State committee secretary for years and is noted for broad party support.
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J. W. Coveney
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Five Cents a Barb Peanuts Trade in Boston
A Boston peanut roaster by Angelo Bottini attracts heavy crowds with a notable daily turnover. Observing 25 customers in 30 minutes, the reporter estimates 500 daily patrons, selling peanuts at five cents each for about 25 dollars in profit per day.
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Rag Baby at Park Pleases Crowded New England Audience
The Rag Baby at the Park drew a crowded, enthusiastic house with sharp wit and hearty laughter. Miss Bessie Lawson stood in for ill Miss Fannie Rice as Venus, while Tony Pastor at the Howard Atheneum earned warm applause for songs and performances. The Dare brothers and Tissot living pictures impressed, Harry Morris recalled, and a needless squirting gag drew mild scorn. Mme Janish Boston Museum seats sold heavy for a one week engagement.
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Mass Meeting Plans June 17 Observance at Monument Hall
A meeting in Monument Hall Bunker Hill district organized by the Seven teenth of June Association discussed observance plans for June 17. Attendees included B F Stacey Rev Pitt Dillingham and John R Murphy with letters from Alderman Donovan John Boyle O Reilly Nahum Capen. Subscriptions were collected for the celebration funds.
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Boston Legislative Water Committee Visits Shawsheen Valley
A water supply committee from the Legislature led by Senators Scott Gove and Locke with multiple representatives and water officials toured the Mystic Abajumea Shoawehoon valleys. They traveled from Boston on the Boston and Lowell line to Winchester then Woburn visiting libraries public buildings and manufacturing sites before examining Vine Beach Shawsheen river proposals and returning at 5 20 p m.
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Horti cultural Hall Hosts Charity Plant and Flower Show
A plant and flower show opened yesterday at Horti cultural Hall and runs to Thursday night to benefit Associated Charities. A fine display features specimens from Boston area conservatories. Patrons include many active society ladies led by Mrs. C. P. Curtis and Mrs. T. Cushing among others.
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Suffolk Court House West Extension Approved and Property Released
Court House commissioners approved the land extension to enlarge the Suffolk County Court House plans and filed notice of acceptance. They released the Lowell estate at 7 Pemberton Square to the police commissioners after Mayor's approval. The enlargement will house probate and deeds registry and allow a more pretentious edifice than originally planned.
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Woman suffrage sociable and supper at Tremont Temple
Tonight at Meionnon Chapel Tremont Temple the woman suffrage sociable runs from 5 to 10 p m Rev D P and Mrs Livermore Miss Eastman Rev Annie H Shaw William Lloyd Garrison Mr and Mrs Claflin Mr Blackwell and other prominent friends of the cause will present views on municipal suffrage following the Legislature action Miss Cora Scott Pena will recite Miss Cora M Howes will sing with Mineeran accompanying on piano
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Livermore
Eastman
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Claflin
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Boston Normal School Aid and Typographical Society Grants
The Mayor, acting as chief executive, received a $10,000 check from the John H. Eastman estate to aid poor scholars at the Boston normal school for females. Haw O'Brien, as treasurer of the Franklin Typographical Society, received a $5,000 check from the same source to fund a permanent safe fund for the benefit of poor and disabled society members.
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South Boston Pupils Strike Arrest Attempt on Federal Street
About fifty public school boys in South Boston walked out yesterday and tried to rally Quincy and Brimmer pupils. They blocked Federal Street to deter attendance. The police dispersed the crowd with a charge, then reinforcements arrived and the march passed the Quincy school where a sub-master named Mr Stone was struck.
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Dickens carnival described stage seating at Mechanics Hall
Under Professor R Kelley direction the Stage at Mechanics Hall will be arranged to give an unobstructed view of every tableau. This will be an improvement on the Dickens carnival as the stage was not so well arranged. All seats are reserved so there will be no confusion. Tickets are selling rapidly and should be secured at once.
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