Boston Post review on leadership in British House of Commons
The Boston Post weighs Mr. LAnovuchRE and Mr. GoscuEn as potential leaders after Mr. Siri retires while Mr. Balfour may stay. Mr. Lascoucurne hints at GoscuEn as a strategic choice to disadvantage the party, with Sir Michael Hicks-Brace proposed as a safe third option if needed.
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Lanovuchre
Barovur
House of Commons
Siri
Lascoucurne
GoscuEn
Balfour
MicaAel Hicks-Bracu
The Wheat Crop Moves and Market Perspectives
Reports from Kansas indicate little new wheat reaching the East while Alliance leaders celebrate farmer calls to hoard grain and corner the market. Dealers say the wheat is still stacked and drying. The outcome hinges on whether farmers hold back, and if Dakota supplies flood the market, prices may fall, leaving hoarders worse off.
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Kansas
Alliance
West
Dakotas
Miedrinhau s Promises on Tin Plate Mills
The piece reports Mr McKinley’s tariff prophecy and Mr Miedringhaus of St Louis revealing new tin plate works expected ready by mid August with capacity of six hundred boxes daily and first class quality. It cautions that readiness does not guarantee operation and questions cost to buyers.
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McKinley
Congress
Miedriinghaus
St. Louis
England
McPringhaus
Forced Investigation Weighs on Pennsylvania Republicans
A Legislative Committee is tasked with probing the State Treasury and Auditor General. Republicans shown reluctant to press action, while Democrats press for inquiry amid public unrest from the Barpsley trial. Questions urge GOP to join or face public inference of denial of wrongs.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Times
Unpleasant Dilemma For Quay Party Associates
The passage notes a painful dilemma facing Quay party associates and anticipates revelations that could leave the public speechless, likening the potential disclosures to past events described by the Philadelphia Press.
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Quay
Philadelphia
Expulsion of Erhardt signals bold spoils policy
The change in New York Port Collector Erhardt marks a sweeping shift toward spoils system reform under President Harrison. Tribunes and Heralds portray Erhardt’s removal as punishment for using office to aid Democrats, while critics warn against politicizing the Custom House and call for a frank, nonreform approach. The piece also notes debates over theatre licensing, free passes, and aldermanic ethics in city governance.
Theatre license fee protest against $1000 charge
The board of Aldermen considers raising theatre license fees from five dollars to one thousand, prompting strong opposition from theatre managers who argue the move is punitive and unjust. They note theatres already pay taxes and cover policing costs, and that morality concerns could be addressed with a nominal fee rather than a steep levy.
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Board of Aldermen
John Stetson
Post
New York
Thrifty Legislation and South Dakota Divorces
A Sioux Falls judge declares no divorce decree will be signed unless the petitioner is a bona fide South Dakota resident. The move aims to curb rapid divorces drawn for newcomers attracted by the state’s lenient laws, and a flight of residents to eastern states is anticipated.
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South Dakota
United States
Aikens
Sioux Falls
Republican Resolutions and Many Other Items Intersect
The piece notes Republican party members hesitate to draft resolutions for September and jokes about entrusting the Anonymous Summer-Up. it reports a New York prophet predicting fire and brimstone in the city and references theatre and literary figures including Mr Fielp and Mr Justin McCantray. It also mentions the Chicago University president protesting foreign professors under contract labor laws and the ongoing Chilean insurgency.
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New Chicago University
America
This Will Be Satisfactory and Much Less Destructive
A assertive statement describes a plan to achieve satisfactory results with reduced damage. It emphasizes efficiency and minimized harm while addressing ongoing efforts and stakeholders. The wording suggests a practical approach to problem solving and risk reduction.
Political Jests And Trivial Gossip From The Nation
A column of assorted quips notes Republicans preparing for 1892 and light social asides. It covers humorous exchanges, a New York cathedral project, bath time mishaps, and remarks on Pope Leo XIII and Crown Prince Edward, plus a West Virginia milkmaid tale and champagne phylloxera defense plans by French vineyard owners and a 17 000 of 25 700 landowners joining a fund.
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New York
Selinda
Newport
Harper’s Bazar
Lincoln
Chicago
New England
New World
West Virginia
Caroline Brenneman
Juniata
Prince of Wales
Champagne
France
A Shameless Violation of His Pledge in NM Evening Post
The letter of acceptance by Harrison pledged appointments to test fitness and not party service. The removal of Collector Erhardt is condemned as a shameless violation aimed at forcing resignation. It argues he was faithful and efficient, and claims Platt coerced Harrison to control the Custom House to influence the Republican National Convention.
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Quay
Dudley
Republican
Webb
Rosalie Pettis
Grimes
Jove
Humbert
Italy
N. Y
Jack
Brooklyn
Georgia
Harrison
Erhardt
Public Service
Platt
Custom House
Not Men But Methods in Party Management
The Times argues that not individuals but party management methods have fallen into disrepute. It notes public distrust of the national administration and party organization, calls for cleaner hands, yet criticizes leaders for tardy action and praise of Quay, Dudley, and Clarkson, showing a reluctance to abandon entrenched methods.
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Quay
Dudley
Republican Party
Clarkson
Renunciation of Quayism Urged by Providence Journal
The Providence Journal argues for renouncing Quayism within the Republican Party. It says no loyal citizen wishes partisan gain over country and expresses disappointment with the party while urging alignment with period’s best political convictions. It notes Republican journals defend Quay against Walcott faction and honor General Clarkson as a model of sturdy Americanism.
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Quay
Walcott
General Clarkson
Independent movement of his own in New Haven legend
An independent protest emerges against machine domination led by Collector Erhardt. He is portrayed as a strictly party man with no Mugwump ties, whose career has become more creditable as he forms a developing, self directed movement.
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New Haven
Erhardt
A Republican Apology in Worcester Spy
The Worcester Spy reports on the exchange of Collector Erhardt for Col lector Fassett at the New York Custom House. It portrays Erhardt as out of step with President Harrison and Secretary Foster, noting his resignation was expected and promptly accepted as the replacement served a preferred policy.
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Erhardt
Fassett
New York Custom House
Harrison
Foster
Political Economy in Maine Insight from Protective Policy
Lewiston Journal argues that foreign commerce rises under protection as the nation grows wealthier by diversifying industry and keeping workers employed at good wages. This prosperity enables higher purchasing of goods not produced domestically.
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Maine
Lewiston Journal
Fragrance and fences in Franklin square debate
A reflective writer remembers Franklin square as a pleasant oasis with green grass and a tempering fountain yet criticizes harsh cheap fences and signposts. He laments pervasive perfumery among people and fumes that offend sensitive noses and even suggests regulated perfume use in society. The piece closes with the byline TAVERNER.
Collect for the Tenth Sunday After Trinity
A liturgical prayer asking for merciful fatherly attention to petitions to be worthy and seasonably aligned with peace. The speaker pleads for sound desires and a heart trained to seek only what brings true peace through Christ.
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Christ
State Elections Schedule Across Multiple States This Year
The article lists August and November voting plans across Kentucky Texas Iowa Maryland Massachusetts Ohio Nebraska New Jersey New York Pennsylvania and Virginia. Topics include governors state officers constitutions amendments and high court or legislative elections with several proposed constitutional changes and local option questions.
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Kentucky
Texas
Iowa
Maryland
Massachusetts
Ohio
Mississippi
Nebraska
Supreme Court
New Jersey
Senate
Assembly
New York
Congress
Pennsylvania
Virginia
House of Delegates
No Such Person Disputes Boston Missing Lord Oscar
A Newbury letter to the editor challenges a Boston mystery, stating that no Lord Oscar Haldon exists. It identifies the actual title holder as Lawrence Hesketh Park born 1846, noting his sons lack the name Oscar and that peerage rules forbid such courtesy titles. Burke's Peerage is cited.
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Boston
Oscar Haldon
Lord Haldon
Lawrence Hesketh Park
Oscar
Niobe brings largest crowds of the season at the Museum
The week set a record run for Niobe with its fiftieth performance drawing a crowded house and standing room only on two midweek evenings. Abbott Teal and Field celebrate foresight in a lengthy midsummer engagement as new cast members join for the final week, with August 10 marking their first appearance.
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Abbott & Teal
Niobe
Boston Museum
Isabelle Coe
Jennie Satterlee
Revel Germaine
Arthur Buchanan
George W. Howard
Ismay resigns NY agency of White Star Line
Mr J Bruce Ismay resigns the New York agency to return to the Liverpool office to aid his father, senior partner. Mr Maitland Kearsey will succeed him. Mr T Waln Morgan Draper of Norfolk Va now in Boston is preparing a Draper family history in America. The Drapers in this country trace to Roxbury and Dedham. General William F Draper of Hopedale is among them. John Axford, died Thursday in Brooklyn, was a pioneer printer publisher and founder of the American News Company. Anton Rubinstein accepts invitation to stay in Dresden with Baron von Kaskel and finish a new composition. Secretary Foster’s baseball mania grows as he visits Washington grounds and chases a car after Cincinnati games.
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J. Bruce Ismay
New York
White Star Line
Liverpool
Maitland Kearsey
T. Waln-Morgan Draper
Norfolk
Boston
Draper
America
Roxbury
Dedham
William F. Draper
Hopedale
John Axford
Brooklyn
England
Axford
American News Company
Anton Rubinstein
Baron von Kaskel
Dresden
Burgwiese
Rubinstein
Another in Ohio Two Cars Thrown Into Ditch
Foremost report from Benwater Ohio describes a Bellaire Zanesville and Cincinnati narrow gauge wreck near Bellaire at 10 am where two cars left the track and plunged into a ditch. Fourteen injured, one mortally. train speed about thirty five miles per hour. Passengers, many well known, scrambled for exits as cars toppled. Names include Joan Myers Charles McElroy William McElroy John Irwin and E P Wilcox. All are reported improving except Meyers the baggage-master blocked in his car. Later notes mention Wild Duck yacht arrival and Puritan and Sentinel movements in New Bedford.
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Benwater
Ohio
Bellaire, Zanesville & Cincinnati
Bellaire
Joan Myers
Hall Wins Longwood Tennis Consolations and Cup
E L Hall wins the Longwood championship consolation and first prize engraved silver loving cup as part of a record Longwood tournament. Sears takes second prize silver pitcher while H Gray earns consolation silver tablet amid perfect weather and large crowds at the Athletic Club. Hall defeats Sears 3 sets to win the title with strong net play and precise volleys. Gray wins consolations over Coues and Shaw to reach the finals.
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E. L. Hall
Longwood Cricket Club
Longwood
National Lawn Tennis Association
Sears
H. Gray
Hursday
Cricket Ground
P. 8
Hall
Campbell, Huntington
W. G. Hall
Hovey
Dwight
Deuce
Hall Siredeo
Itall
Byames
Sgmrs
Ceesees Coveeee
W. P. Coues
W. K. Shaw
Kk.w. Coues
Coues
Gray
Shaw
Slaw
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Corcoran Building
Fifteenth Street
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MR. Labouchere
MR. Miedringhaus
Port of
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Cleveland
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the Tribune
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Leverett Saltonstall
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Boston Custom House
New York Herald
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Harrison and Plattt
Ion
McCain
Charleston
Johnstown
R. M. Frip
Museum
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Grunpy
Jerome
Justin McCantray
Dinton
Linley Rochford
Lady Disdain
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NM. Y
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Providence Journal
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Martial
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Taverner
Associates Hall
Beachmont
H. M. Pitt
Little Olive Humans
Little Olive Homans
Maddison Morton
Woodcock
Elmer W. Rae
H. M. Fpittt Comedy Company
New England School of Dramatic Instruction
James O'Neil
Annie Athy
Effie Ellsler
Dramatic Mirror
A. W. Pinero
Gilbert
Edward H. Sothern
Joseph Haworth
Put-in-Bay
St. Ware
Diana
Leavenworth
James Trueman Harwell
E. L. Davenport
Davenport
Mra Davenport
Forbes
Wild Duck
New Bioford
Marine Railway
New York Yacht Club
Puritan
Sentinel
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K. W. Coues
Hovey and Tallant
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Lowell Arms Company of
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William H. Rown
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