Notable appointments and fortunes in transit across cities
Professor Hitchcock of the Smithsonian returns home soon after two years in Japan. Dr. Stanton Cort will lead South Place Chapel Finsbury. Professor L D Ventura is offered the Greek chair at Athens. Cyrus H McCormick, 29, leads Chicago’s wealth at 4 million dollars. T A Barker takes Fort George Hotel duties on Campobello Island and Fort George Island Florida. Mrs. Kate Chase enjoys Edgewood estate near Washington as values rise.
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Hitchcock
Smithsonian
Japan
Stanton Cort
New York
South Place Chapel
Finsbury
M. D. Conway
L. D. Ventura
Boston
University of Athens
Greece
Chicago
Cyrus H. McCormick
Reaper
T. A. Barker
Campobello Island
Fort George
Fort George Island
St. John’s River
Florida
Kate Chase
Edgewood
Washington
Post Offers Summer Mail Service For Seashore Readers
Readers heading out of town can have the Post mailed to them for the summer at 50 cents per month with postage free.
Wool tariffs and overproduction cited by Dowson
The Philadelphia Times on April 18, 1884 quoted John Dowson of Joan and James Dowson saying woollen manufactures had little profit. He noted goods could be bought cheaper than made and blamed a high tariff on wool, with manufacturers taxed on raw material as a double burden.
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Joan Dosson
Philadelphia Times
Whit1am Waitman
Times
John Doxsson
Joan & James Dowson
Manu
Tribune Attacks Civil Service Reformers as Dishonest
The New York Tribune shifts from persuasion to wrath against civil service reformers led by Mr Curtis and Mr Everett. It accuses reform leaders of deceiving voters while praising Cleveland. The piece condemns the Tribune’s harsh language as inexcusable and foolish.
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The
New York Tribune
BeaArne
Harison
Myr. Curtis
Everett
the Tribune
Cleveland
Indiana Nominates Harrison Amid Porter Tug of War
The article explains Harrison is named to carry Indiana largely due to being seen as a residuary legatee of James G. Blaine. Ex Governor Porter remains the top Republican figure in Indiana, but refuses the Governor nomination. Republicans woo Porter to unite the ticket, while pressing tariff reform as Porter’s stance shapes the state race.
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Fiarrison
Indiana
James G. Blaine
Porter
Chicago
Laboring men convention backs Porter to run for governor
About 2000 Republican workers attended a convention called by the Indianapolis Journal and the News to urge Porter to reconsider running for governor. All but 200 condemned the plan, endorsing resolutions printed in the Post. A Republican committee delivered the resolutions to Porter as representative of state labor sentiment.
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Indiana
Indianapolis Journal
Harrison
The
News
Porter
Custer Warns Against Using Popularity for Harrison
Mr L N Custer tells the addressee that the object is not to honor but to use popularity for Harrison and a large cause. Committee members are Republicans but will not vote for Harrison, urging adherence to declination of nomination. Porter accepted the warning and reaffirmed his earlier decline. This suggests Harrison may not meet his mission in the campaign.
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Custer
Harrison
Porter
Taverner
Philadelphia
Providence
Emperor William
General Sherman
Sherman
Buffalo
Eliha Burritt
New York
Cleveland
Boucicault
Chicago
Burlington Free Press
Norristown Herald
Senator Briar Pushes Canada Annexation Scheme
The senator proposes a no cost plan called political union to annex Canadian provinces to the United States. It would remove tariffs on lumber woollen goods and fish while admitting Canadians as citizens. Critics say it promotes free trade from within a protectionist era and threatens the Gloucester trust.
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Senator Blain
United States
Dominion of
Canada
Mr. Briar
Treasury
Senate
Gloucester
General Fisk’s Prohibition Acceptance Letter
The Prohibition candidate General Fisk presents a steadfast, uncompromising platform calling for legislative assault on liquor traffic. He insists only a public reform via party action can establish prohibition, rejects saloon influence, and vows a disciplined campaign despite past Republican associations.
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Prohibition Party
General Fisk
Fisk
Republican Party
Chicago
The Uncrowned King and Blaine Reception Apathy
The piece notes a lack of enthusiasm among thousands expected for a New York reception for Blaine orchestrated by Boss Quay and the campaign committee. It discusses factors delaying the grand-scale event and the apparent apathy hindering the planned gathering.
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Blaine
New York
Quay
Barridge of New England campaign shows waning enthusiasm
A Boston movement dwindles to a committee driven, businesslike trip with limited crowds. New York reports reduced plans for Blaine reception and a shift toward quiet, inexpensive welcomes. The piece critiques the public indifference and the campaign's reliance on orchestrated demonstrations rather than spontaneous support.
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Boston
Springfield
Hartford
New England
Republican Committee
Blaine
New York
New York Tribune
Bourne
Harrison
Indiana
Tribune
Sleep Solutions for Brain Workers in Summer Heat
A London correspondent proposes a sleep experiment to restore rest during the dog days. By awakening the left brain only and reentering dreams through conscious cerebration, a reader reportedly returns to sleep after early wakefulness. The plan claims to quiet wakeful thoughts and resume dreaming to extend restful hours.
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Charles Lamb
India House
America
Duartes Lams
London
Psychical
Queen of Roumania considers literary partnership with Dauprer
The Queen of Roumania allegedly seeks a collaborative novel with ALPHONSE Dauprer, with Davpet eager to join at Sinaia. The piece cautions partnerships in royal literary projects, recalls Mrs. Oliphant and Queen Victoria exchanges, and suggests a fairy tale oriented collaboration while noting risks of royal literary alliances.
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Roumania
Alphonse Dauphr
Carmen Sylva
M. Dauprer
Alphonse Covper
Balmoral
Indiana Industry Boom Amid Tariff Debate
The Indianapolis Journal contrasts grim tariff gloom with a glowing view of Indiana prosperity. It claims factories run full hours year round, with some installing electric lights for night work and many not closing for holidays, arguing manufacturing in the city is booming despite the Mutts bill in the House.
Tariff Reform League Promotes Education Says New Haven Register
The New Haven Register reports the Connecticut Tariff Reform League advances mass education on tariff issues with enthusiasm and system. It cites protectionists who might rethink claims that New England manufacturers favor high tariffs after reading the league's correspondence and manufacturers’ testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Register
Connecticut Tariff Reform League
the Register
League
New England
President to Bar Harbor visit plans denied
Washington dispatch reports Bar Harbor rumors about a presidential trip. the President has no arrangements and expects a busy August at the White House with duties and the acceptance letter not yet begun. He will not meet investors pressing property schemes at Bar Harbor.
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Washington
N. Y
Bar Harbor
White House
Literary notes and forthcoming works announced
Mr Gladstone and Archdeacon Farrar praise Mrs Deland's John Ward Preacher. The Land Beyond the Forest by Mme E Gerard on Transylvania will be published by Harper Brothers. William S Gottsberger to publish Pierre Loti story Iceland Fisherman with Lands of Exile background. Enslaved from the French by Ciara radio.
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Pierre Loti
Ciara Adio
Boston Observations On Streetcars And A Reluctant Wish
A Boston writer muses on the citys artistic streetscapes from Beacon Hill to Dartmouth Street and notes a conductor’s tale about horse cars. He recalls meeting a family of travelers en route to the White Mountains, witnessing a sick child, and regrets not sending a gift, offering a humane reminder about generosity.
Lowell on Literature Embraces Anglo American Fraternity
In London on July 25 Mr Lowell delivers a reflective address to the Society of Authors. He speaks of aphasia in aging, the history of American authors in Europe, and the shared cause of international copyright. He praises cross Atlantic ties and cautions against zeal or resentment while urging mutual moral duties and common trust in language.
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Society of Authors
London
Irving
Cooper
Johnson
Putnam
International Society
Lathrop
G. W. Green
Municipium
Longfellow
England
America
de Tocqueville
Rome
David
Mixed Newspiece Snippets From Diverse Topics
The column compiles varied clippings noting social quips about Blaine and Cleveland, theater and gambling anecdotes, working hours of Jay Gould, jokes on walking men, humorous letters, and curious tales from Chicago Boston Philadelphia and London, with remarks on expertise and morality, including a turtle egg anecdote and a courtly club remark.
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Boston Post Post Publishing CO
Washington Street
Post Publishing Company
U Post
Evelyn Hope
Davin Krewister
Mr. Taverner
Beacon Hill
Pinckney
Revere Street
Rizi
Dartmouth Street
Clarendon Street
White Mountains
Maine
MR. Lowell
Literature
Mamma
de Jones
Tommy
Pittsburg Bulletin
Holland
Papa
Thistle
N. Y. Sun
St. Peter
Omaha World
James Smith
Royal Academy
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