Ex Governor Ames Pressed Out as Party Leader
The text depicts a former governor degraded to the party ranks, declared unfit to lead, and warned of guardhouse threats. It notes the tariff league’s stance that he may call himself a Republican but cannot be a leader, and suggests he join the Democratic side to freely express his views among old associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Protective Tariff League
Commonwealth
Ames
The
Boston Journal
Post
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Amzs
Breakup Fears Rise Over Reading Coal Combine
The piece notes a potential challenge to the Reading coal combine as the Pennsylvania Railroad plans rate cuts and possible buyouts in Lehigh Valley. It cites Bradstreet on the new danger, details that Pennsylvania Railroad controls about eight percent of anthracite production, and flags a possible price war benefiting Eastern consumers if rates drop rather than rise.
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Pattison
Pennsylvania
Reading
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Road
Lehigh
Bradstreet’s
Chicago
West
Opposition to Nebraska Pappocx food bill in Congress
A Massachusetts editorial condemns the Nebraska senator's pure food bill proposing a federal food section to analyze all interstate food and medicine. It warns of state power erosion, blackmail risk, and impractical central control, urging the House to defeat the measure and preserve state regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pappocx
Nebraska
Senate
Uncle Jerry Rusk
Uncle Jerry
Department of Agriculture
Massachusetts
House
McKinley Tariff War Splits Over Sugar Trusts
Analyze the sugar tariff battle within McKinleyism as Republican organs split over high duties that protect the Sugar Trust. The American Protective Tariff League defends the duty while others urge removing the refined sugar tax to end extortion and weaken monopolies. The Philadelphia Press cites a \$27.3 million trust profit, arguing for policy change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Protective Tariff League
Philadelphia
Sugar Duty Debate Sparks McKinleyite Rift
Fragmentary political debate text discusses sugar duties, urging lifting the sugar duty and questioning where concession would end for McKinley supporters. No clear event or figures identified.
Congressman's Folly in House Sparks Expulsion Hope
The Worcester congressman Walker is criticized as a petulant loudmouth who tried to block a quorum and smuggle defamatory remarks into print. The piece portrays him as useless, scolding, and detached from real influence, while noting broader market sentiment and the public’s fragile confidence amid volatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Walker
Worcester
Walker
Colonel Snow
Massachusetts
Mr. Walker
Congress
Kentucky sentiment favors Cleveland for president
The Bandana Club of Louisville declares Kentucky backs Cleveland and believes his nomination would sweep the nation. Speakers praise his hold on public confidence and say the masses in Kentucky and beyond want Cleveland, asserting the masses elect presidents.
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Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Washington
Cleveland
Bandana Club of
Louisville
Democratic Organization of
America
Massachusetts
Iron manufacturers urge Andrew bill to cut iron duties
The voice of New England iron manufacturers urges Congress to support Mr Andrew's bill to remove the duty on iron ore and reduce pig iron and scrap duties to five percent ad valorem. The measure, discussed by the ways and means committee, could revive Massachusetts industry if enacted as printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Congress
Andrew
Republican Congress
AppRew
Ways and Means Committee
Massachusetts
Market Lessons From A Turbulent Week On The Stock Exchange
The past week on the Stock Exchange showed traders must learn patience as even experienced operators err. After Easter hopes London would buy failed when London sold instead, sending prices lower and leaving the market lethargic. Rumors of railroad disputes and gold shipments to Europe helped weaken sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
London
Reading
Pennsylvania
Europe
Arts and Society Notes and Moves in Boston Scene
Edward Everett Hale dismisses fatigue and mentions Sybil Knox. Brooks Adams planned talk on McKinley tariff and socialism at St Botolph Club. Henry Sawyer returns from Havana to Worcester home. Louise Imogen Guiney’s Monsieur Henri special autograph copies. Charles Whiting plans Chicago move after selling Newbury Street home. H H A Beach commissioned for World’s Fair dedicatory festival conducted by Theodore Thomas with 400 voices and 87 instruments. Marion Osgood publishes three songs. What the Violin Said Stella and Said She win attention. Mrs Jean Paul Selinger hosts Miss Jennie Potter of New York, an impersonator with London success. Potter commissions a monologue for Selinger’s next repertory.
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Edward Everett Hale
Satigue
Sybil Knox
Brooks Adans
St. Bototon Club
Henry N. Sawyer
Havana
Cuba
Worchester
Louise Imogen Guiney
Monsieur Henri
Henri de la Rochejacquelein
Charlies Whiting
Chicago
Newbury Street
L. M. Child
H. H. A. Beach
Theodore Thomas
Marion Osgood
T. Gordon & Son
East Fourteenth Street
New York
Stella
Marie Millard
Harrison Millard
Jean Paul Selinger
Jennie G O’ Neil Potter
Washington
Philadelphia
London
Duchess of Newcastle
Lord and Lady Lounsbury
Mackay
Selinger
Early Effort Poem By James Russell Lowell In Harper's Weekly
A fragmentary poem from 1844 by James Russell Lowell, not in his published works, appears in Harper's Weekly with Anna D. Hallowe], detailing Lowell's courtship era and a rallying cry for New England against Texas annexation. The piece, printed anonymously in Boston papers, is presented here at Maria White's request. Lowell explains he wrote in haste for effect and preserves the anonymous publication.
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James Russell Lowell
Harper’s Weekly
Anna D. Hallowe
Maria White
Watertown
Miss White
Philadelphia
Boston
Maria
Ward M. Davis
New England
Texas
Buckie
New England Faces and Newport News Notes
Mrs. Sarah C. Weaver of Newport accepts a Wellesley College English department call. Surgeon-Major Horatio R. Ode Cross of the Grenadier Guards arrives in Newport. R. J. Lyford of Monson, aged 63, reports trapping forty foxes and other animals in two months. Engagement announced between Miss Laura Conkling and Walter Hemsley amid local talk of funding a Bushnell Park statue to honor Thomas Hooker.
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Sarah C. Weaver
Newport
Wellesley College
Horatio Robert Ode Cross
Grenadier Guards
Royal Army
Florence Griswold
R. J. Lyford
Monson
Laura Conkling
Catherine Wolfe
Roscoe Conkling
Alfred Conkling
Walter Hemsley
Hartford
Frederick Fox
Bushmell Park
Connecticut
Thomas ‘Hooker
Leonard Bacon
The Queen of Portugal Seen as Europe’s Most Dressed
A European fashion note describes the Queen of Portugal as the most dressy woman in Europe with pale complexion and auburn hair. Additionally, Cassius M. Clay’s Kentucky speech included a bourbon moment, Louisiana historian Charles Gayarre is in destitution in New Orleans, and Spurgeon’s grave committee declines funds for a monument leaving a plain marble slab with the inscription Waiting.
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Portugal
Europe
Charles Gayarre
Louisiana
New Orleans
Mer. Gayarre
Spurgeon
Norwood Cemetery
National Conference Called By Colored Representatives
A meeting in Chicago on April 24 convened prominent African American leaders from across the country and issued a call for a national conference of colored representatives to be held in Chicago on June 4 to address the separate coach law and discuss methods to redress the wrongs.
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Chicago
Provincetown Beaches Urged for State Control by Advocate
A correspondent asks Massachusetts lawmakers to place Provincetown beaches and adjoining lands under the Harbor and Land Commission. The writer notes poor compensation for a state agent, calls Cape Cod roads a discredit, and says a bill will be introduced in the House to address these issues and improve access to lighthouses and life-saving stations.
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Provincetown
Massachusetts
Harbor and Land Commission
Cape Cod
Highland Light
Atlantic
Engraving Appreciation Letter From Byron Weston
To the Editor of the Post Dalton Mass resident Byron Weston thanks for an engraving describing it as a good thing in a letter dated April 22.
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Byron Weston
the Post
Dalton, Mass
Bonnet Trimming and Light Verse From Easter Notes
An eccentric mix of fashion chatter on bonnets featuring the presidential bee motif, humor about Easter bonnet seasons, and light verse mocking weather officials and social vanity. Miscellaneous quips include a cartoonish gag about a paper design being too thick for a flat and a brief sales dialogue.
Best Baseball Columns in Boston Postcard Letter Praise
Reader praises the Boston Post for its best baseball columns and broad coverage from baseball to politics. The letter emphasizes readability and value, noting the Post’s one cent price and its prior daily score card status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Post
Somerville
Congressman O Neill Lixes It Engraving Note
A letter to the editor from JosefH tl O' Nei signed April 22 1892 in Washington records praise for the Post's engraving. The communication comes from the House of Representatives in the U S capital.
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The
Post
Josefh Tl, O' Nei
House of Representatives
U. S
Washington, D. C
Pastor Installed In East Boston Universalist Church
The Rev. Lewis Edward Perry was installed as pastor of All Souls' Universalist Church East Boston with a ceremony featuring readings by Rev. Black and Rev. Haven. Sermon by Rev. Miner and addresses by Rev. Rexford and Rev. Lewis. Closes with prayers, hymns, and the presence of many local clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Edward Perry
All Souls’ Universalist
Boston
James T. Black
Presbyeerian Church
W. L Haven
Saratoga Street
M. E
Elisha Horr
U.D
Maverick Congregational Church
A. A. Miner
RE. L. Rexford
J. J. Lewis
South Boseton
R. Perry Bush
Helsea
George M. Bodce
Unitarian Church
F. M. Gardner
Central Square Baptist Church
A. J. Patterson
D.D
L. B Kates
J. W. Hamilton
L. D. Yonakin
C. E.i Marsh
W. el. Marshall
Ice houses in Lawrence destroyed by blaze
Lawrence April 24 a fire at James Toye & Sons ice houses in South Lawrence destroyed four buildings with a 5600 ton capacity. A portion of the contents was saved. Losses run about 12000 with insurers covering 8000. The blaze is thought incendiary though may have started from nearby brush fire.
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Lawrence
James Toye & Sons
South Lawrence
Los
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Cassius M. Clay
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Rusk
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Hest
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