Mugwamps of 1884 and the Cleveland verdict
The piece recounts mugwumps who opposed Blaine in 1884 and supported Cleveland, arguing their voters trusted his administration. It notes the Treasury and Foreign Departments, civil service reforms, and mixed judgments on appointments. The writer urges reflection on law, governance, and public works amid political shifts.
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Not an Unmixed Evil for Sidewalk Ice Claims
The piece argues winter slip and fall lawsuits against cities, especially Boston, arise from defective sidewalks after snow and ice. It notes liability under eminent domain and public duty to keep streets safe, describing hazards from ice patches and snow mounds and the recurring courtroom costs and frustrations for towns and juries.
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Controversy Over Absentee Alien Land Ownership Clampdown
The congressional judiciary committee debates safeguards against vast land holdings by absentee aliens. Supporters argue the Oates bill is too sweeping and harms innocent owners, while opponents warn of European noblemen controlling 21,000,000 acres. The piece urges careful, measured action to protect American land liberty and pioneer opportunity.
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Water gas fear grows over city supply project
The New York Commercial Bulletin warns that supplying large cities with water gas from Pennsylvania wells could mean every joint in the current pipeline becomes a danger, especially near buildings. Fire risk has risen in recent years, with electricity and natural gas cited as contributors, yet both remain essential while dangers are reduced.
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Death of H. H. Richardson Ends American Architecture Era
The art world mourns the loss of H. H. Richardson, a leading architect whose work defined an American school of architecture. His prime years yielded iconic buildings that will stand as enduring monuments to his genius.
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New York horse car strikers praised for orderly conduct
The article commends New York horse car strikers for their creditable behavior and sympathy from the community despite potential outcomes. It contrasts with other areas where strikes have been marked by violence and train wrecks, warning that those who tolerate outrages will lose public respect as time passes.
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Lawmakers weigh aldermen cuts in Boston and New York
The General Court committee crafts plans to enlarge Boston’s board of aldermen while New York Legislature debates a bill to reduce city aldermen to fifteen elected on a general ticket. Both approaches gain Republican support.
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Boston Press Club elects full board of officers
The Boston Press Club now has a complete board of officers and the newspaper men are reasonably happy.
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Massachusetts Legislature and Mr Field sparks from press debate
The Springfield Republican and Boston Journal clash over courtesy shown to Mr Field. The debate questions legislative favoritism and the so called cheek of public figures. The piece notes others who have benefited from influence and suggests legal polishing of brass as a remedy.
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Odd News Bits and Gossip From Various Papers
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American Antiquarian Society Meeting Elects New Members
The semi annual meeting was held at the Atheneum building. Frederick J. Kingsbury of Waterbury and George E. Francis of Worcester were elected to membership. Lemuel S. Green read the council’s semi annual report. Treasurer and librarian reports were prevented. Addresses were given by F. W. Putnam of the Peabody Museum and Stephen Salisbury of Worcester.
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Regular visitor at City Hall Peter Zeigler the cobbler hermit
An elderly German cobbler named Peter Zeigler is a familiar city hall figure. He attends every common council meeting for years, sitting in the front gallery, near a column, dressed in worn shop clothes by day and a spruce street suit by night. Zeigler, a Baden native who came to the U S in 1852, runs a long lived Charles Street shop and lives a largely solitary life, pursuing council meetings with economy and a curious pride in his property and routines.
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Fashion gossip and Mikado inspired entertainments in society
The piece outlines winter and spring social fashions with Mikado teas and lunches, inviting only black-haired girls dressed in Japanese-inspired attire. It describes table decor, Japanese china, and delicacies, then surveys the Nicola costume, seaside outfits, and prevalent fabrics, with notes on Bayadere and Pekin stripe trends and a Thackeray carnival dress in blue satin with cream gauze panels.
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Beards competence questioned over bond sale error
Boston correspondence argues that Mr Beard would likely have avoided the bond sale error if he had been State treasurer. The piece blames Governor Robinson’s advisers, including the state treasurer and lieutenant governor, for yielding to unfounded fears, suggesting a major mistake has been made.
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Incomplete Historic Rail Schedule for Hoobacg Tunnel Route
Passenger station on Causeway Street lists April 19 1886 departures for trains to Syracuse Newark Chicago St Louis and Albany with multiple sleeping cars and express services. The dense timetable includes numerous stations from Greenfield and North Adams to Deerfield and Brattleboro with varied express and local options and Pullman cars.
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