Old South Lectures on English Commonwealth Constitution
Professor Hosmer of Washington University discusses how English commonwealth leaders planned constitutions and connects them to American ideas of government. Edwin D. Mead introduces the course and notes Cromwell and Vane's roles, with emphasis on independence, interdependence, and future federation of English and American ideas. Next talk by John Fiske on how the American colonies grew together.
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James K. Hosmer
Washington University
St. Louis
Mendelssohn
America
Edwin D. Mead
Hosmer
Boston
Mr. Mead
England
Cromwell
Hampden
Milton
Vane
Senate
House of Representatives
House of Commons
Charles I
Charles
Parliament
Strafford
Harry Vane
New England
Wendell Phillips
Yeomanry
Edge Hill
Marston Moor
Vandyke
Prince Rupert
Warwick Castle
Ironsides
Westminster Hall
Whitehall
House of Lords
Old England
Edward Everett
Hale
John Fiske
Quips and quirks from a brisk midwest column
A mosaic of musing items from regional humor and social commentary. Topics range from politics and predictions to odd anecdotes about mules, insects, moon lore, and a New England patent. Readers encounter sharp wits on Blaine, Germanic satire, and frontier life with mingled satire and curiosity.
Kentucky Election Results Favor Democrats But With Narrow Margin
In Kentucky the Democratic ticket won but by a reduced majority as turnout was light statewide. Republicans polled nearly their full vote, while Prohibition and Labor candidates drew some support. Legislature gains for Republicans include two Labor officials and several Prohibitionists, yet the Democratic majority in joint ballot stands around ninety.
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Kentucky
United States
Unionist Split Seen in British Election Fight
A heated contest between Unionists and their Liberal opponents features Sir G Trevor, Evelyn Asuiey, and Lord Harlington. Gladstone and Harcourt back Liberal Briau t and Chamberlain for Conservative Briam, with 200 Liberal gains offset by 214 Conservative losses. Chamberlain and Randolph Churchill clash, resolved by Lord Harrington to withdraw the amendment.
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G. Trevelyan
Evelyn Asuiey
Lord Harttington
Mr. Gladstone
Sir W. Harcourt
Messrs. Bricut
Chamberlain
Asuumy
Briaut
Windsor
Glapstown
Grap- Stone
Westminster
Jerusalem
Mr. Chamberlain
Lord Randolph Cuvurchilt
Lord Harrington
Progress of Reform Civil Service Address at Newport
The annual address by Grover William Curtis to the Civil Service Reform League reviews reform prospects. He argues real reform cannot come from either major party and credits the administration with progress while noting slow, contested advance fueled by growing public awareness.
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Grover William Curtis
Civil Service Reform League
Newport
Curtis
Mr. Curtis
League
Curve Lanp
Indiana Farmers Support Cleveland Vetoes Amid Grumbling Politicians
James H. Rice notes a large, thoughtful voter bloc in Indiana, especially farmers, who back Cleveland's weathered vetoes of pension grabs. He urges the granger vote to lead and mend political missteps in the state.
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James H. Rice
Democratic State Committee of
Indiana
Cleveland
Granger
Reform League to file charges through Maryland branch
The National Civil Service Reform League at Newport meeting plans to have the Maryland branch press charges against Rasty THomas and Hicerns in the bodys name rather than Baltimore members acting alone. Mr Ross of Baltimore supports the move and is cited as a trusted authority on election frauds and political statistics.
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National Civil Service Reform League
Newport
Maryland
Rasty
Thomas
Hicerns
Baltimore
Ross
League
Blaine Backers Clash in Ohio Convention Fight
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a prominent Blaine loyalist asserting victory for his side in the Ohio convention. Lazrman leaders won the resolutions committee but the Blaine faction defeated them on the State central committee, which he notes is not a Blaine body. The Brains camp was beaten in the convention, and district delegates to the national convention next spring will renew the struggle in a likely close race. Blaine’s strength in Ohio Republicans suggests he may block Sherman if he does not win the presidential nomination.
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Colorado
New England
Michigan
New York Tribune
Roann
Ind
Switzerland
Washington, D.C
Washington
Philadelphia
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Florence
Arizona
J. D. Walker
Casa Grand
Sonora
Gila River
Texas
Panhandle
Edmund Yates
G. A. Sala
Yates
Pat
Barkis
Sor
Angier
Norristown Herald
Arkansas
Charleston
D. C
Springfield Union
Cincinnati Enquirer
Ohio
Lazrman
Committee On
State Central Committee
Resolutions Committee
Joun Sherman
Carnectt
Mr. Buarne
Bridge of Barn
Edinburgh
Carnegie
Mr. Carnecie
Carneaie
Cannair
Scotland
Frank Leslie
Monthly
Lesuir
Prince of Wales
Prince Victor
Prince Grorgfr
Cincinnati
Foxhall
Spring Garden
Pepys
Vauxhall
Wycherley
New Spring Garden
Roger de Coverley
Roger
Temple Stairs
Mask
Anne
Burton
Arry
Dr. Jonson
Ranelagh
Barney
Telegraph
Hocarth
Charles Dickens
Wintram Makepeace Thackeray
Campbell and Moore
Luicu Hunt
Caroline Norton
Sydney Morgan
Marguerite
Countess of
Fanny
London
Glasgow election signals shift toward reform candidates
The Glasgow by election in Bridge ton highlights growing Liberal concern as the contest pits Liberals against Unionists with the swap from Russell to Glastone and a potential drift affecting Parliament. The result promises influence beyond the district, reflecting broader political tension and candidate realignments.
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England
Lord Louisbury
Lord Hartington
Guapstowne
G. Trevelyan
Bridgeton
Glasgow
E. R. Russell
Glap- Stone
Curtis Rebukes Ames Over Soldiers Exemption Bill
The report notes Mr. Curtis rebuking Governor Ames for his handling of the soldiers exemption bill and ridiculing the governor’s stated explanation. Civil service reformers view the Baltimore affair as crucial, with expectations the President will dismiss substantiated offenders.
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United States
Curtis
Ames
Baltimore
King Worship and Anglo Saxon Fancies Across Oceans
A critical column laments American admiration for royalty and aristocracy, cites Carnegie and a Bulgarian throne candidate, and wryly contrasts 17th century diaries with modern Anglomania. The piece recalls Vauxhall, Pepys, and 18th century tastes, then notes Parisian Anglo-Saxon influence in French papers.
Vauxhall Park Drive Forth New Open Space For South London
The London press shows strong interest in creating a public park for Vauxhall and Nine Elms. An open air meeting supported buying Lawn, South Lambeth, and Carroun House grounds as a park. Vauxhall, once famed for rural beauty, seeks breathing space amid dense factory blocks and crowded streets.
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London
Vauxhall
Nine Elms
Vaxhall Gardens
Telegraph
Carroun House
la Sale
Amusing anti British notes and a Boston horse tale
A Boston reader recalls anti Irish jibes about a street call and a British flag on a belt, then shares a humorous railway horse shipment anecdote. He describes a firehouse drill with two young horses being broken in and their patient training, reflecting local city life and humor.
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Boston
Parnell Street
Parnell
John N. Sullivan
Sullivan
New York Sun Claims on Mrs Lanotry Beauty Exposed
Mrs Lanotry challenged a New York Sun report by posing under six candles to reveal her hair color and porcelain skin. The tester declared uniform color and the lit testimony showed no cracks in enamel, while a columnist warned libel could result.
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New York
Notable Marriages and Wealth Across Cities
The piece lists high society figures and fortunes, including Miss Sallie McLean marrying T L Green in St. Louis, Mrs Julia Moffitt, the wealthiest St. Louis widow, and Samuel D Davis worth $8 million. It notes De Long visiting London, Gov Foraker ill in Columbus, Mrs Hettie Green’s Chicago block, and various art, estate, and political references. It also mentions Fred Douglass’s Europe trip and returns, with El Dorado mentions and the King and Lincoln portraits moved in the White House, in a broad portrait of prominent people and possessions.
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de Long
London
Governor Foraker
John Sherman
Toledo
Columbus
Sallie McLean
Cape Cod
St. Louis
T. L. Green
Chihuahua
Mexico
Julia Moffitt
Lucas Place
Fred Douglass
Europe
Washington
Samuel D. Davis
Hettie Green
Howland
Chicago
Congressman's Dublin Freedom Honor Noted
The New York World reports Congressman P. A. Collins enjoyed the freedom of Dublin yesterday, seeing the honor as a friendly compliment amid restrictions at Belfast. His long-time freedom in the United States makes Dublin praise a small but valued gesture.
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P. A. Collins
Dublin
Belfast
United States
Collins
N. Y
Dem
Justifiable Indignation Over Portrait Used in Ads
The New York Mail protests Mrs. Cleveland's indignation at her portrait used for advertising. It argues such parading is license, not liberty, comparing it to England's queen linked with brand items and noting a first lady's right to protest.
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Cleveland
Our Land
England
N. Y
Boston Post urges action on Higgins and Thomas civil service breaches
The Boston Post calls for prompt presidential action over Higgins and Thomas in Maryland for flagrant civil service rule violations. It argues neglect would weaken faith in civil service reform amid looming national convention uncertainties.
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The
Boston Post
Higgins
Thomas
Maryland
Providence Journal
Democratic presses call for Higgins removal across party lines
The New York Post notes that even traditionally hostile Democratic papers demand Higgins quit. It praises the St. Louis Republican for urging ceasing Higgins’s influence and removing him from public view, arguing he disgraces the party and hampers good government.
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Times
Higgins
St. Louis
N. Y. Post
Ind
Frank Ingalls on Negro Suffrage and Southern Power
The Atlanta Constitution quotes Ingalls opposing negro suffrage and arguing it would strip rights, while a opposing view favors suffrage to bolster Democratic strength in the South. The piece notes the frank stance and suggests the country has moved past reversal.
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Ingalls
Republican Party
South
Mr. Ingalls
Democratic Party of the
Atlanta Constitution
We Want American Citizens and British Blood
A Springfield Union editorial argues for strengthening American citizenship through rapid assimilation of immigrants from all nationalities, stressing Anglo-Saxon roots and urging immigrants to shed old world animosities to become Americans fully and soon.
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Great Britain
Springfield Union
Rep
Gladstone the Electioneer Tells Liberal Gains Are Real
The Pall Mall Gazette notes Mr. Gladstone, a crafty parliamentary veteran, argued to the Marylebone Liberal Association that by elections south and east of a Severn Humber line show Tory strength, while north and west show Liberal majorities. His supporters should keep faith amid rare partial setbacks.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Mr. Gladstone
Marylebone Liberal Association
Channel
the Severn
The
Humber
A Pretty Dance and the Cinque Pace Minuet
A brief item notes a discussion of a five pace cadence in a minuet by Boulanger and Ferry with the line Take five more that’s plenty. The piece reflects on how France’s heroes are met and references The Wandering Gentili.
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Boulanger
Ferry
France
Gentili
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