Notable society notes from Farmington and Europe
Mme Nordica visits Farmington scenes of childhood while The Paris Sitele falls under M Deloncloe. Archbishop Walsh seen as Vatican favorite for Newman successor. Blanche Willis Howard marries Dr Lenfel in Stuttgart. Miss Kent files pre emption on Devil's Tower acreage. French School of Athens ends Thespin excavations. Kentaro Kaneko becomes chief secretary to the Lords. Imperial gifts include Russian wedding cabinet of furs. Shah sends a ruby brooch set in gold.
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Nordica
Farmington
Paris
M. Francois Deloncloe
Archbishop Walsh
Ireland
Vatican
Cardinal Newman
Blanche Willis Howard
Lenfel
Stuttgart
Carliste Kent
South Dakota
Athens
M. Jamet
Thespin
Kentaro Kaneko
Privy Council of
Japan
House of Lords
Russia
Valérie
Amusements Tonight in Boston and Suburbs
Amusements listings show Oakland Garden in Roxbury at 3:30 and 9:30 for The Fall of Babylon. Point of Pinks at Revere Beach from 11:30 am to 10:30 pm for the Midsummer Munarial Festival. Boston Theatre on Washington Street hosts Midsummer Festival performances, plus George Thatcher's Minstrels and Dizzie Evans in Fogg's Ferry at various times. Grand Opera House on Washington and Dover streets offers The Bine and the Gray at 7:45, with Boston Museum featuring A Woman Hater and The Sea King. Also Barrie at Tremont, and ship news and department pages noted.
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Oakland Ganpen
Roxbury
Babylon
Revere Beach
Boston Theatre
Washington Street
George Thatcher
Grong
Dizzie Evans
Fogg’s Ferry
Boston Museum
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Roland Reed
Barrie
Hollllis Street
Turatne
Hollis Street
New York Tribune criticizes pension law abuse in 1890
The New York Tribune reports that the new pension act expands opportunities for unworthy applicants to gain pensions. It cites a typical case where three subordinates’ approval overrides the secretary of the interior, awarding back pay and lifelong pension despite higher officials’ denials.
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The
New York Tribune
Commissioner of Pensions
Secretary of the Interior
Tribune
Doubts Raised Over Teutonic Record Breaking Trip
Discrepancies in departure and arrival times for the steamship Teutonic on its claimed record voyage prompt questions about the log. Dealer authorities at Roche's Point Sandy Hook Highland Light dispute the official times, risking undermining confidence in ships logs and ocean racing ethics.
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Teutonic
Roche’s Point
Queenstown Harbor
Sandy Hook
Queenstown
Highland Light
Sandyook
Central America tensions rise amid conflicting pledges of peace
Reports indicate renewed fighting risks in Central America as Honduras signals support for Guatemala against Salvadoran forces. Salvadorean defenses previously stifled aggression, but rising expectations of a combined Honduran Guatemala strategy revive hostilities. Nicaragua and Costa Rica may stay neutral. Observers lament the quashing of peace talks and note the broader tariff debate under Bogs Quay, with senators Alpira and Allison arguing over a five cent duty on licorice paste.
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Central America
Honduras
Guatemala
Barillas
Salvador
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Quay
Alprica
Allison
Debates on Tin Prices and Postmaster General Authority
The article notes wholesale tin prices from seventeen to twenty eight cents per pound, contrasting with six to seven cents per pound quotations obtained by Senator McPurrson. It critiques Senator Dawes on a double tax on tin plates and cites a Minnesota geologist denying profitable tin in Harney Peak. It remarks on ignorance in the debate, mentions Louisiana Lottery lobby threats, and discusses concurrent action to divorce government from lottery speculation. It defends Postmaster General discretion under law and questions past judgments as not altering the law's principle.
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McPurrson
Dawes
Dakota
University of Minnesota
Harney Peak
Louisiana Lottery Lobby
Senate
United States
Diplomacy of Pork Prohibition in French Trade War
The New York press critiques Mr Reip's forceful letter to the French foreign minister urging removal of the ban on American pork. The piece contrasts protective aims with liberal French practice, arguing Reip's approach is imprudent diplomacy and highlighting broader trade and labor implications.
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Willre- Law Reip
The
New York Tribune
Wuirr“Law Reip
Iip
Aero
Blaine
Braine
Rerp
United States
House “of Representatives
M. Risor
Reto
France
McKintry
Ret
M. Rinot
Reip
Kerp
Rero
America
Retaliation over French wines linked to food access
A toing and froing over French wine bans is tied to letting French workers eat American food. Mr Reip criticizes the French minister for depriving the poor of cheap, valued foods. The argument likens cloth and comfort to pork access, highlighting the laboring classes’ needs and national prosperity.
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M. Risor
Reip
Reto
United States
Aero
France
End of a wasted session in Parliament and west harvest notes
A long, unproductive session ends with few achievements and blame traded between Conservatives and Liberals over procedure. The piece weighs the leaders, notes the Irish bill remains the sole hopeful measure, and contrasts any potential Lib-Lab shifts with the West’s poor crops and the South’s prosperity. It calls for prudence and public library investment in St Louis and memorial proposals for O Reilly. It also comments on recruiting posters and German references in royal speeches.
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Government
Legislative Industry
House of Commons
Lasoucaere
William Harcour
Sarrur
O'Try7
Hany
Glabstronn
Monley
Parnell
Goscuen
Balfourr
Labouchere
Golchen
Gladstone
Balfounr
Messrs. Labouchere
Hialy
London
Western crop reports show discouraging August results
The August crop reports from the Western States are discouraging indeed with the sole exception of wheat. Western farmers who last year faced surplus products may have little to send to market this year. Even wheat, though far advanced, does not meet expectations due to prolonged drought.
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Northwest
Ohio
Wheat
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Indiana
Board of Agriculture
New literary listings tease autumn publications
Mr T Russell Sullivan contributes to Scribner's with an amusing love story The Clerk of the Weather The October issue of English Illustrated Magazine will begin Crawford's new novel The Witch of Prague The Polytechnic magazine to be issued in Chicago will feature the Institute and its trade schools with readers earning while learning
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Mr. T. Russell Sullivan
Scribner
Marion Crawford
Prague
Polytechnic
Chicago
London
Polytechnic Institute
Editor's Son Drowns on Lake Winnesquam
In Laconia New Hampshire on August 17 a seven year old boy Arthur L Vaughan son of Charles W Vaughan junior editor of the Laconia Democrat fell from a ledge on Loon Island into Lake Winnesquam and drowned His mother stood on shore unable to help His body was recovered by rescue efforts and the island had no men present.
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Laconia, N. Li
Arthur Ll. Vaughan
Charles W. Vaughan
Laconia Democrat
Loon Island
Lake Winnesquam
Ody
Typewriter Era Sparks Debate On Personal Touch In Boston
In Boston a columnist visits a busy friend to find him finishing a letter that ends with affectionate closing. He notes the rise of typewriters aiding production yet fears loss of personal voice and prose. The piece recalls John Boyle O'Reilly, Wendell Phillips, Whitman, Stanley, King, and Bowles Bros., praising O'Reilly's benevolence and influence.
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John Boyle O'Reilly
Wendell Phillips
Daniel O'Connell
Phillips
O'Reilly
Walt Whitman
Whitman
Boston
Stanley
Edward King
Paris
Livingstone
Parker House
Kalooloo
King
Bowles Bros
O Reilly
Steamer Halifax Libelled After Boston Harbor Collision
Captain Hill reports the schooner William Kird was to blame for a collision in Boston Harbor. The Halifax suffered damage, two boats carried away, steering gear strained, and libel proceedings were filed by the Halifax owners with similar action to follow against the schooner.
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Hanifax
N.S
Hill
Halifax
Boston
William Kk. Lird
Appalachian excursions from Boston to Moosilauke and Squam Lake
The Appalachian Mountain Club announces two early fall trips from Boston. The first goes Boston to Mt Moosilauke with overnight at Tip-top House near Warren, returning Sept 2. The second heads to Squam Lake, staying at Asquam House, leaving Sept 24 and returning by Oct 1 with several boat and land excursions.
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Appalachian Mountain Club
New Hampshire
Boston
Mt. Moosilauke
Woodstock
Lowell
Warren
Moosilauke
Tip-top House
Whittier
Squam Lake
Asquam House
Shepard Fill
Ashland
Shepard Hill
Sandwich
Ossipee Ranges
Squam Mountains
Bald Bluff
Mt. Prospect
Peaked Hill
Bristol
Obituary Frederick A Leigh respected cotton firm partner
Frederick A Leigh senior partner of F. A Leigh & Co. dies after a brief illness. A Manchester émigré of twenty five years, he contributed greatly to machine making with keen mechanism sense. Survived by a widow two sons two daughters and a Boston based wife, his passing leaves agents and managers mourning a valued, instructive visitor to mills from Mexico to England.
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Frederick A. Leigh
F. A Leigh & Co
Geach Bluff
Boston
FR. Leigh
Manchester
Eng
England
Evan Leigh
F. A. Leigh
Mr. Leigh
Mexico
Walter L. Lane
Longwood
Leigh
Steven
Arthur
Liverpool
Deacon William N Sage Dies at Cottage City
Deacon William N Sage of Rochester died at his Oak Bluffs cottage Cottage City at 4 am. A summer resident he helped shape Cottage City and served as president of Monroe County Savings Bank in Rochester. He was about 71. Montague Marks, a noted lawyer and literary figure, also died in New York yesterday.
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William N. Sage
Rochester
N. Y
Oak Bluffs
Cottage City
Deacon Sage
Monroe County Savings Bank
Montague Marks
New York
Runaway Engine Causes Great Excitement on New York Central
A Harlem division collision near Melrose station sent engine 841 racing to Grand Central. Engineer James Pollion, known for the Chicago fast express, was killed at Mott Haven after being struck by a passing train while leaving Grand Central.
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New York Central
New York
Harlem
Melrose Station
No. 841
Grand Central Station
Melrose
James Pollion
Chicago
Chicago Fast Express, Was Instantly Killed At the Roundhouse At Mott Havent
Roundhouse
Millionaire Jameson of New York Ends His Life by Hanging
New York August 17 A millionaire banker and broker Joseph A Jameson of Jameson Smith Co at Exchange Place and Broad Street died by his own hand at his sister Mrs Amos Cottings Fifth Avenue residence His death followed a period of illness and temporary insanity He leaves a widow and five grown children and was partner of Commodore Smith of the New York Yacht Club He came to New York from St Louis in 1865.
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New York
Aus
Joseph A. Jameson
Jameson, Smith & Co
Exchange Place
Broad Street
Amos Cotting
Fifth Avenue
Commodore Smith
Juvenile Burglars Nabbing Boots Hit Nashua Depots
In Nashua New Hampshire burglars struck the freight depot of Loston and Lowell Railroad stealing boots. Lefebvre's laundry and a Concord railroad depot fruit stand were robbed of small goods. Seven boys, oldest about sixteen, were arrested under suspicion of leading the thefts and possibly linked to the burglary at R L Smith's book store.
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Nashua
N. H
Loston & Lowell Railroad
Lefebvre
Concord Railroad
R.L Smith
Narrow Escape from a Thunderbolt
Palmer August 17 severe thunder storm passes over town around 4 pm lightning causes damage to shade trees. At North Monson a tall tree by the road is struck as a double carriage with five people passes. Both horses die instantly while the occupants are stunned briefly but unharmed.
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Palmer
North Monson
Diverse snippets from a crowded column mix jokes and notices
A mosaic of humorous exchanges and brief clips from various sources includes flash gags about finances and manners, plus short curiosities from Swiss education to sea life science interests. It also covers a boating cottage remark by Blaine, a Nebraska mock marriage case, and a church service misprint note.
Commentary on Senatorial Tangle and Tariff Debate
The piece quotes editorials from Baltimore Law Democratic, Pittsburg Commercial Gazette Republican, and Hartford Post Republican. It accuses Mr. Quay of self interest favoring Pennsylvania manufacturers and urges Democratic Senators to press for broad debate on the tariff bill. It notes Republican wavering on the election bill and tariff policy.
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Quay
Pennsylvania
Senate
Baltimore
Dem
Pittsburg
Hartford Post
A RELIC OF BARBARISM Letter to the Editor on Butler speech
A reader questions General Butler's stance on soldier pay in paper currency versus the dollar's value, recalling his Congressional support for irredeemable paper money and his claim that silver and gold were relics of barbarism. The letter challenges the editor's Aug. 15 editorial quoting Butler's Mechanics Hall remarks from Aug. 13.
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General Butler
Mechanics’ Hall
Congress
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Speed
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Frederick A, Lei
Hartford Times
Chicago Tribune
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Teil
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Suderberg
Lund
Florence
British Museum
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Vossische Zeitung
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Curtis
Mr. Blaine
William E. Curtis
State Department
John Schultz
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