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Post Publishing Company
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Nagssan Street
Ernest F. Brratincham
Washington
Fourteenth Street
Notable Americans and foreign visitors feature in social notes
George Vandyke, New Hampshire lumber millionaire and bachelor, is described as a 36 year old who began as a woodchopper with a home in Qoos county. Dr J T Talbot plans August stay in Holderness New Hampshire near Lake Asquam with weekly visits. The piece also notes Casloviche the Russian aeronaut claims a navigable balloon built in parts across nations. W Lancaster of Nottingham England relocates to southwestern Missouri as a sheep raiser with half a million wealth. Kate Shelley visits the East wearing a gold medal from the Iowa Legislature and a lifetime rail pass. Bishop Beckwith of Georgia is praised as a top black bass fisherman and a Pelee Club member along with John Maginnis Jr and others. the club bans Sunday fishing. Prince Hely de Talleyrand-Perigord arrives in New York as a cousin to Talley rand line. General Longstreet resembles Emperor William, writes a forthcoming war history, and is described as entertaining though deaf. Mrs Longstreet, née Marie Garland, is noted as vivacious with five children.
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George Vandyke
New Hampshire
Qoos County
J. T. Talbot
Holderness
N. H
Asquam
Casloviche
W. Lancaster
Nottingham
Eng
Missouri
Kate Shelley
Heney Creek
Miss Shelley
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bishop Beckwith
Georgia
Pelee Club
John Maginnis, Jr
Wall Street
Phil Sheridan
Judge Gresham
Robert Lincoln
Prince Hely de Talleyrand-Perigord
New York
National Line
City of
Rome
Prince
Princess de Sagan
Raymond de Seillitre
Marquis de Talleyrand
Frederic Stevens
Paris
Longstreet
William
Europe
General Longstreet
Boston Dost Aids Mexico Postal Trade Link
The new Mexican United States postal accord shows early success boosting mail based commerce. Dutiable small packages are taxed at delivery without extra certificates, reducing costly import procedures. A unified exchange system between Mexico and the U S is seen as the key to full trade potential.
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Mexico
United States
Kentucky Election Returns Signal Broad Opposition Growth
The Courier Journal notes Republicans benefit from reduced federal ties while all opposition parties surge in Kentucky. The state records its largest total vote, driven by about 7500 more Republican votes than 1884 and roughly 8000 additional Prohibition and Labor votes, with each party near three times their 1884 totals.
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Kentucky
Louisville Courier-Journal
Courier-Journal
Blaine
The Ives Fallout Ends A Wall Street Adventure
The long running dashing figure Henry Ives in Wall Street ends as his firm assigns him, with suspension and a career story of peculiar Wall Street traits. The stock exchange cheered the suspension, showing how his audacity terrorized the market for months while he rode a risky career.
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Henry 5. Ives
Wall Street
New York
Stock Exchange
Ivis
Mayor's executive power urged to shield city water mains
The amended charter grants the Mayor full executive authority over city departments and the power to act against private corporations profiting from street excavations. If department heads fail to decide, the Mayor can quickly oversee or restrain actions to protect city property.
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Board of Aldermen
Treasury accepts Suf Folk Bank bond offer at 110
The Treasury approves the Suf folk Bank bid of 44 per cent bonds at 110, soon matched by a reduction from New York firms to the same price. The quoted level aligns with the market value of the bonds to holders. Call loans on government securities are now poised to adjust accordingly.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Suffolk Bank
New York
Treasury fixes bond values and prepayment interest rise
The Treasury sets values for 3 per cent and 44 per cent bonds at par or slight premium when called or: to date the experiment shows rising prepayment of interest applications. Bond offers for purchase are few due to ample money and little immediate profit.
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Treasury
The Chatsworth Disaster Examined For Clues And Cautions
The inquiry into the Chatsworth accident on the Toledo Peoria and Western railroad finds no proof of a wrecking plot. The piece warns heavy two engine trains heighten risk on bridges and calls for stronger bridge construction and prudence in speed to prevent future catastrophes.
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Toledo, Peoria, & Western
Ashtabula
White River Junction
Prince Ferdinando in Bulgaria as Turkey makes policy move
The journey of Prince Ferdinando progresses as the Porte moves Rosa Bry from Sofia and appoints Artin Effendi as commissioner to Bulgaria. The scene is framed as a fairy tale with Bulgaria as a bride, Turkey as the fairy godmother, and Russia as the controlling godmother, while the prince displays charm and claims a path toward liberty and civilization.
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Frerdinano
Porte
Rosa Bry
Sofia
Artin Effendi
Bulgaria
Rustchuk
Danube
Journal de St. Petersburg
Ferdinano
Beldame
Turkey
Russia
Prince Charming
Ferdinand Accepts Bulgarian Throne Amid European Tensions
The article argues Ferdinand’s decision to accept Bulgaria’s throne is prudent for Bulgaria and peace in Europe despite Russian threats. It notes potential Russian invasion concerns and the risk of a seized throne, but claims the move reflects the Bulgarian people's will as supreme authority.
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Bulgaria
Europe
Russia
Ferdinand
American Association forum on food and labor
At the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in New York, papers on food by Professor Atwater note American meat intake per day far exceeds German standards. The article argues American workers are more productive due to better nourishment despite higher cooking deficiencies and climate differences.
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
New York
Atwater
Wesleyan University
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Hawthornh
Grovas Stevenson
New York police clubbing cases prompt reform talk
Since May 31, thirty four cases of clubbing by New York policemen have been reported to the police commissioners. Offenders faced fines suspensions or dismissal. Mayor Hewitt urged appointing officers with judgment. Commissioners admit they rely on post incident observation to gauge temper. Some say many offenders are new and ignorant, abusing authority.
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New York
Hewrrt
Police Commissioners
Dogs Compete Clean in South Boston Swimming Meet
Officials tout fairness as dogs Rover and Tige race for cash prizes in a coastal event. Each dog paddles after its master's boat with no room for impropriety, and organizers hope part of the winnings goes to canine bones.
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Rover
Tige
South Boston
Fire Warehouse Blaze at Concord Explained
A June fire in a Concord warehouse caused by a brass band practicing on the fourth floor. Musicians escaped by window drops and learned a valuable safety lesson.
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Concord
N. Ii
Portraits of Mrs James Brown Por TER Show Histrionic Talent
A notice notes Mrs James Brown Por TER has had her photograph taken in 150 attitudes. The claim presents this extensive portrait gallery as clear proof of histrionic talent and suggests eventual stage success.
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James Brown Porter
City Changes Sought At Old South Corner In Boston
A reader urges Boston to widen the Milk and Washington corner by trimming the Old South patch to ease crowded sidewalk traffic. The writer defends preserving the Old South from further encroachment while praising Admiral Luce and noting scant local interest in naval careers.
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Boston
Milk
Washington Streets
Washington Street
Milk Street
Thistle gear sails to America on Circassia
The Anchor line steamship Circassia carries racing spars sails and other gear from the yacht Thistle after leaving the Clyde for America. A spinnaker boom ten feet longer than prior is included for the Scotch yacht and may be used only in very calm seas. Spars are rolled in canvas to prevent damage.
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Thistle
London Mail
Clyde
America
Circassia
Youthful Life Saver Rescues Two Girls at Wharf
Yesterday afternoon Nellie Howland and Mamie Gately were bathing off Mallock's wharf and found themselves at depth. George F. Daly, 14, of 35 Greenwich Place, jumped in and saved both girls from drowning.
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Nellie Howland
Mamie Gately
Mallock’s Wharf
George F. Daly
Greenwich Place
Colonel Charles B. Spencer Dies in New York Legal Circles
Colonel Charles B. Spencer a pioneer criminal lawyer in New York City died suddenly at 2:30 am He was born in Ithaca in 1824 and studied at Williams College He married Cecilia Adelaide Loomis of Auburn and is survived by an adopted daughter He served in the Assembly in 1859 and 1874 and chaired militia and judiciary committees He defended notable cases including John Dean and Edwin Perry and tried eighty four murder cases He suffered insomnia and internal disorders late in life and attended the Presbyterian Church He held a long prior career as a colonel of the Fifth Regiment N Y S N G and left an Ithaca estate with encumbrances in recent years
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Charles
Spencer
Charles 8. Spencer
New York City
Ithaca
David B. Spencer
Ithaca Chronicle
Williams College
Cecilia Adelaide Loomis
Auburn
Assembly
Militia
Congress
Henry J. Raymond
R. K. Martine
New York
John Dean
Mary
John G. Baker
Andrew Leighton
Miguel Chacon
Colonel Spencer
Presbyterian Church
Scattered Items and Anecdotes From Various Topics
A wide array of brief notes cover humor, travel, sport, science, and society. Topics include baseball travel, yacht defense, a Maine turtle catch, an Etruscan temple find near Civita Castellana, and reported angel appearances near Milan Maine. Political figures, social fads, and cabinet logistics are also touched on in short items.
Republican hopeful seeks New England votes after fisheries misstep
John Sherman faced criticism over his fisheries stance in an editorial urging the Republican contender to win New England support. The Union argues the region is small but crucial for a president hopeful seeking victory after regional votes.
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New England
John Sherman
Manchester Union
Need of the Day urges clear government principles
The Providence Journal argues that nationwide needs center on a clearer idea of government principles and adherence to them, even if implementation is imperfect. It states that peace and safety arise only from obedience to law and intelligent governance that respects citizen liberty and state security.
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Providence Journal
Teacher and pupil in the fight over Georgeism
The piece argues Socialists dismiss Georgeism as a fleeting shadow next to their own enduring structure. It says George is merely a pupil in the primary class of Socialism, while students of social problems will study the larger issues.
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George
N. Y. Sun
Ind
Public calamity if Mahone returns to Virginia politics
The argument denounces Oliver Hazard Mahone as a corrupt partisan machine politician whose return to the Virginia Senate would be a public calamity. It claims his methods appeal to demagoguery and would disgrace the state and the Republican party.
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Virginia
Mahone
Senate
United States
Old Dominion
Republican Party
N. Y. World
Our Naturalized Citizens Say English and Scottish Immigrants
The New York Mail (Rep.) welcomes naturalized English and Scottish citizens while urging all immigrants and Irish natives to avoid foreign issues in U S politics. They should align with the government as long as U S and Britain remain friendly, with no stance on individual sympathy for emigrants.
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Great Britain
United States
Empire
N. Y
Rep
Good Advice to the Colored Voter
An editorial urges Black voters to evaluate public men and policies on merit rather than supporting one party unthinkingly. It argues independence would improve their standing with vote brokers and notes it is natural to back the party that freed them, but insists continued support should hinge on honest, wise policy directions.
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Maine
Blueberry
Briar
Bog
N. Y
Southern Democrats urged pragmatic tariff and revenue reform
The Democratic Party should adopt a middle course on tariffs and internal revenue, cutting taxes and revising duties. Citing Virginia elections and Kentucky results, the writer urges party leaders to find practicable plans to keep the South solid and deter a Republican collapse.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Virginia
Kentucky
South
N. U. Picayune
Dem
Napoleonic Finance and Reckless Speculation
The Boston Journal attacks a recent wave of flashy financiers like Ferdinand Ward Harper of Cincinnati and Mr Ives. It notes they are young, reckless operators who attract credit while afloat but yield no real value, calling it grasping gambling whose collapse harms many.
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Ferdinand Ward
Harper
Cincinnati
Fidelity Bank
Ives
Boston Journal
Arlington woman injured when cart toppled by boy
Julia Regan of Arlington sheltered under a dump cart as rainstorm hit. A boy tipped the cart, breaking her leg. She was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.
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Julia Regan
Arlington
Julia
Massachusetts General Hospital
Notable Deaths in Lynn Salem and Paris Obituaries
Edward A. Berdge of Lynn dies at 57 with a long civic and fraternal record including the Grand Army, Odd Fellows, American Mechanics and Massachusetts artillery service. Other notices honor Eliza Kinlock a pioneer actress born 1796 and Captain J. C. Pond a Salem shipmaster who died after a long illness. Also recorded: John G. Willis consular agent at Jambrize, Dr. P. A. Chomnard of Ware, and historian Jean Victor du Ruy in Paris.
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Edward A. Berdge
Lynn
Berdge
Grand Army
Providence Lodge of Odd Fellows
Warren Council of American Mechanics
United Order of the Golden Cross
Order of American Mechanics
Beidge
First
Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Eliza Kinlock
John Drew
Long Branch
London
Eliza Trantner
Lane
Philadelphia
Walnut
Duke of York
Richard the
Junius Brutus Booth
Whitney & Drew
J. C. Pond
Salem
Captain Pond
Willis
Jambrize
Africa
P. A. Chomnard
Ware
Jean Victor du Ruy
Paris
September Scribner's will preview and fall releases
The September Scribner's will include the Eng lish letters from Thackeray plus excerpts from Miss Kate Perrys recollections and anecdotes from Mrs. Brookfield. It features papers by Yale Professor George T. Ladd on The Development of the American University and Harvard Professor A S Hill on English in Newspapers and Novels. A translation from E M De Vogue of a Russian novelists book is in press by D Lothrop Company. Kate Darling Boston writer Gladys a Romance announced. The September Century closes with centennial papers on the Constitution, including The Framers and the Framing of the Constitution and Government by the People plus The Federal Balance. Jefferson frontispiece with Jeffersons Home illustrated by Nicolay and Monticellos Later Years Stockton. Oliver Optic completes Boat Builders Series with Ready About.
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Thackeray
Scribner’s
Kate Perry
Brookfield
George T. Ladd
Yale
American University
A. S. Hill
Harvard
E. M. de Vogue
D. Lothrop Company
Boston
Gladys
United States
Joh Bach McMaster
Thomas Jefferson
J. G. Nicolay
Monticello
Frank R. Stockton
Jefferson
Oliver Optic
Pull or no pull political corruption accusation hits justice
A Jefferson Market Police Court case prints a magistrate remark about political interference with jail releases. A woman beater received six months on Blackwell's Island after boasting of a political pull. The note questions if politicians help convicts escape and critiques the fairness of committment endorsements.
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N. ¥. Herald
Jefferson Market
Blackwell's Island
Duffy
Dulty Toro
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Newport
England
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Smein
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Taverner
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Harrison
Chicago
Holy Land
Moses
South Carolina
Johnson
Portland
B. J. Willard
Dr. McGlynn
McGlynn
Civita Castellana
Orvieto
Milan
Sterling Johnson Place
Cincinnati Enquirer
Nichols
North Carolina
West Point
William A. Graham
New South
Washington Post
Bayard
Rehoboth Beach
Garland
Arkansas
Vilas
Wisconsin
Whitney
Bar Harbor
Endicott
Lamar
Colonel Lamont
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