Debate over House of Lords and tariff reform roils US politics
The piece notes growing calls to abolish the House of Lords as part of imperial law, critiques on tariff policy led by Senator Allison favoring cheap clothing over wool, and reports a reform shift in New York politics as Citizens push for cleaner streets and rapid transit with honest municipal officers. It also covers Senator Hearn’s witty response to Pittsburg Post criticisms of his Force Bill stance and a defense of his personal life.
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William Vernon Harccount
Derby
House of Lords
England
Blaine
Columbus Deane
Ohio
Allison
Iowa
United States
van Cort
New York
Tribune
Citizens
Republican Club Committee
People’s Municipal League
Republican Party
Court of Appeals
Hearn
Pittsburg Post
Washington
Pittsburg
Hoar
Senate
Massachusetts
Hoan
Behring Sea policy criticized over Canadian poachers
The piece argues liberal Massachusetts figures view Behring Sea enforcement as inadequate, noting two thirds of poaching ships fly British or Canadian flags while American crews suffer. It cites Blaine not supporting seized vessels and laments the administration yielding on sanctions to protect lessees of Pribilov Islands.
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Behring Sea
United States
Pacific Coast
Pribilov Islands
Blaine
Princefote
Adams
Pensions debate exposes encampment tensions
The Grand Army of the Republic faces a split over service pensions as veterans condemn claims of a "pauper pension" bill and a push for a broader disability pension. Leaders including General Alger and speaker General Burger face criticism for urging a political alignment and for invoking a costly, contract-based justification that veterans say misrepresents Massachusetts members and risks degrading the organization.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Alger
Committee On Pensions
Grand Army
Congress
Republic
Massachusetts
Dahlgren
General Burger
Music Hall
General Buren
Mechanics’ Hall
Pension Politics and Graft in Grand Encampment Debate
Speech excerpts reveal push to pay veterans and families via pensions, with calls to unite across districts and avoid tariff questions. Report notes Congressman McEtchey defending liberal pensions, while the Grand Encampment narrowl y backs a service pension bill amid broader outrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEtchey
Burner
Committee On
Peace Prospects in Central America Amid Salvador Guatemalan Tensions
The article reports a likely halt in fighting between El Salvador and Guatemala with Salvador holding the advantage. It notes Guatemala unrest and depictions of General Barillas or Banillas as likely to be deposed once peace is declared, while Salvador insists on full autonomy and opposes Guatemala’s federation plan.
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Salvador
Guatemala
Barullas
Banillas
Barrios
Ezera
Ezura
The Latest Ocean Race Between Two Ocean Liners
Reports in New York papers claim a fierce speed contest between the Teutonic and the City of New York as they race across the Atlantic. While sensational accounts abound, experts note two ships may pass within hours without proving a speed trial. Still, commanders are said to have strained to reach port first.
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New York
Teutonic
North Atlantic
Ocean racing in steamships and the high price of speed
A critical reading questions the practice of ocean racing between ships like the Teutonic and City of New York. It argues that the push for speed exposes crews to dangerous fatigue and reckless risk, with nervous strain on captains and a wider social cost if a fatal accident occurs. The piece notes the public appetite for records versus the true worth of such endeavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Teutonic
Paris
Sun Advice on a Neglected Letter and Royal Incognito
A young woman asks the Sun about a four week silence from a suitor and is advised to cast him out as mean. The piece then mocks Princess Beatrice and Prince Wexry of BArreNBERG for traveling incognito as Lord and Lady Camsprookr, noting potential legal trouble for false names.
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the Sun
Florence
Beatrice
Prince Wexry
Barrenberg
Germany
Camsprookr
Round Lake talk on art and Vatican Library treasures
An address by Professor W H Goopynar cites a dozen New York artists who could paint as well as The Angelus. The article notes Vatican Library promises fulfilled with its 50 900 volumes and 25 000 manuscripts. It highlights gum chewing affecting facial muscles and warns maidens about marriage prospects. The New York Tribune Fresh Air Fund has raised over $20 000 with efficient charity.
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Round Lake
N. Y
W. H. Goopynar
New York
Angelus
Vatican
The
New York Tribune
Bears and lions and a watermelon sale headline
The piece notes German papers attacking a dead lion and Prince Bismarck, while a Chicago paper claims the city’s fashionable set has dispersed nationwide. It mentions twenty carloads of watermelons to be sold at auction in New York, anticipated as a notable event for the colored community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Bis-Marck
Reptile Fund
New York
Boston Reveries as Grand Army Visitors Linger in Town
A Boston observer praises the Grand Army visitation for energizing the city with throngs, parades, and decorative street life. He notes increased activity, signage and civic displays, plus vendors selling trinkets as locals and tourists mingle Themes include Whittier’s Maine trips and his poetry linking to White Mountain scenery and the Wood Giant tree at Sturtevant Farm.
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Boston
Whittier
Faurite New
Millncket
Maine
White Mountain
White Mountains
Presidential Range
Winnenesaukee
Sturtevant
Centre Harbor
Asquam Lake
Obituary notices of Veazie Berry founder Hayden Thomson and others
Obituaries report Abizer Veazie of Rockland aged about sixty dies in Malden after a hemorrhage. Rev. Father McGivney founder of the Knights of Columbus dies at thirty eight in Thomaston. Isaac Hayden of Roxbury aged eighty four dies. H. C. Wilson of North Royalty, aged sixty four, dies. Giles M. Hoyt, oldest hatter in New England, dies at Danbury aged seventy eight. Edward Loud of Winchendon, aged seventy, and Dr Charles Steele Thomson, Yale Medical College oldest living graduate aged ninety, die in Hartford.
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Abizer Veazie
Edwin Livby
Rockland
Canton Hall
Malden
Hiram G. Berry
Maine Cavalry
Father McGivney
St. Thomas Church
Thomaston
Conn
College of Our Lady of Angels
Suspension Bridge
N. Y
Waterbury
St. Mary’s Church
New Haven
Knights of Columbus
Isaac Hayden
Fisher Avenue
Roxbury
Lawrence Duck Company
Plymouth
H. C. Wilson
North
Roy
Giles M. Hoyt
Danbury
New England
Poeumonia
Edward Loud
Winchendon
Methodist Church
Charles Steele ‘Thomson
Yale Medical College
Hartford
Postmaster Kinney
Blaine in Maine A Turbulent Republican Power Struggle
A Rockland letter to the Springfield Republican argues Blaine’s grip on Maine politics weakens amid shifting loyalties. It notes Captain Boutelle’s cooling support, Hale’s alliance, Reed’s growing influence, and growing Maine Republican discontent as Blaine loses unreserved backing and faces silent as well as hostile reactions.
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Rockland
Springfield
Brother Blaine
Maine
Blaine
Boutelle
Reed
Senator Hale
Mr. Blaine
Bangor Whig and Courier
Bangor
Hale
Routelle
X. M.C
Notable Edits and Social Bits From The Chicago Times
Dames KR Dunlop editor with bride at Manhattan Beach. Mrs. Storey teaches carpentry. Fraiulein Johanna Maestrick debuts as bull fighter in Lisbon. Garibaldi widow reportedly to wed Dr Gabriel Tanferna, met in Sassari. Rear-Admiral Walker slated for Light House Board presidency, Harmony to command evolving squadron. Mme Dieulafoy famed archivologist rides like a man in Paris with husband.
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Dames KR. Dunlop
The
Chicago Times
Storey
Manhattan Beach
L. F
John A. Logan
Lisbon
Portugal
Fraiulein Johanna Maestrick
General Garibaldi
Gabriel Tanferna
Tanferna
Naval Academy
Leghorn
Signora Garibaldi
Sassari
Walker
Lighthouse Board
Harmony
Squadron of Evolution
Mme. Dieulafoy
Paris
Current Comment on Pennsylvania Tariff Bill
The Omaha Bee and other Western Republican papers repudiate the McKinley bill and call for tariff revision to reduce duties. The Providence Journal notes the question of which sections of the people outside Pennsylvania the bill would represent.
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Pennsylvania
Omaha Bee
Providence Journal
Boston Grand Army Parade Reflects Civilian Soldier Spirit
The Boston Grand Army parade drew the largest crowd since 1865 and mirrored Washington’s parade in spirit, showing veterans as citizens who sought equality rather than special privileges. It echoed Connecticut veterans’ meeting praising national aid for the suffering, not for mere duty.
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Grand Army
Boston
Washington
Army of the Potomac
Iley
America
Order
Army and Navy Society of Connecticut
Andrews
Brown University
Ln, Y
Commercial Advertiser
Vast Telegraphy and Anecdotes Patch a Quorum Tale
A collage of brief notes and anecdotes from distant topics. References to the Washington Star quorums, old Hartford ice selling, Fourth of July bans on St. Petersburg Americans, French Conservatory prizes, Indiana savings banks, a Green county farmer losing 103 dollars, Mrs. Gilmore hiding 550, Lincoln’s inaugural era, and a Dunkirk train stop with Lincoln hoisting a flag to defend the banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Washington Star
Emmons Rudge
Hartford
Conn
Smithers
Bjoney
St. Petersburg
Moscow
First Republic of
France
Comédie Francaise
Delaunay
Milos Moreno
Worms
M. Dehilly
Indiana
Green County
Albert Gilmore
Sam
J. T. Edwards
Chamberlain Institute
Randolph
Washington
Dramatic notes on Lizzie Evans at Globe Theatre
Lizzie Evans plays in a bright new version of Fogg's Ferry with Frank Dupree training and John H. Young scenery including a torpedo explosion set. Harry Mills leads a strong company alongside Sam Jack, Tony Pastor, and a large American and European specialty cast. Also billed is Wilson Barrett and Hall Caine's Good Old Times to debut at Boston Theatre on Monday August 25 under Colonel Sinn who owns American rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Evans
Globe Theatre
the Howard
Tony Pastor
Mr. Pastor
Tony
Bessie Bonehill
Harry Kernel
Margie Cline
Russell Brothers
Kelly
Ashby
Seeley
West
Turle
Three Hayters
Hedderwick
Edith Vincent
Wilson Barrett
Mr. Hall Caine
London
Princess Theatre
Boston Theatre
Colonel Sinn
Park Theatre
Brooklyn
OL Bigg
Cleveland Buys New Summer Cottage at Buzzard’s Bay
Ex President Cleveland has purchased Tudor’s Haven a 25 room estate of over 100 acres at Buzzard’s Bay Tempest Knob near Bourne Onset and Monument beaches Inhabited by notable neighbors Joseph Jefferson and Colonel Daniel Appleton The Cleveland family plans to move next summer and will spend time in the Adirondacks for fly fishing first.
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Cleveland
Buzzard’s Lay
Boston
Plymouth
Old Colony Road
Tudor
Joseph Jefferson
Daniel Appleton
Seventh Regiment
Duzzard’s Bay
Tempest Knob
Buzzard's Bay Station
Bourne
Buzzard's Bay
Adirondacks
Greatest Grand Army parade claim from Springfield article
The Springfield Republican reports West Coast G A R unit in Boston claims the Hub hosted the greatest Grand Army parade since the Washington grand review after Appomattox. General Swift of Detroit asserts Moston led a larger marching column than ever before, suggesting Tuesday's display may be called the greatest in Grand Army history.
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Springfield Republican
Boston
Republic
Washington
Appomattox
Swift
Detroit
Ninth Army Corps
Moston
Concert on the Common by the Germania Band
The Germania Band performs on the Common this evening at 7 30 with a program of overtures and waltzes including Gungl Overture Chase for Lack and War Reminiscences plus Moonlight Medley and Duchess Galop. Beethoven songs for baritone feature in the program.
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Germania
Santiago
Beethoven
Wallace Moonlieht
Wadsworth
Theemperors
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Boston Post
Post Publishing CO
Washington Street
Hoston Post
Central American Affairs
Chicago
City Hall
Old South
Ninth Corps
Persia
Telegraph
MR. Cleveland
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