Tragic defalcation shocks community and hits workers
The rapid sequence after William Gray Jr. is found to have defrauded reveals a deep moral impact and concerns over financial security. The Indian Orchard Mills closing endangers 1200 jobs, Atlantic Mills could add 1800 more, shifting hardship to wage earners while capital recoveries are anticipated.
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Oberly Defends Civil Service From Partisan Charges
Civil Service Commissioner Oberly replies to Republican accusations of partisan favoritism in the pension office. He cites records from 1884 and 1885 showing mixed party appointments and exams. He asserts competitive entry is fair regardless of party, urging honest Democrats to support the principle.
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Handsomeness of the Galatea Impresses Yachtsmen
The phrase handsome is a yacht lingo proverb reference, noting how the Galatea’s appeal grows on crew and enthusiasts. This brief remark captures nautical chatter about vessel looks and seaworthy reputation.
Croquet Convention Surprises as The Game Keeps Playing
Each year the National Croquet convention gathers, drawing attention to croquet still played widely. The pastime survives despite being seen as demanding and not fully embraced by the general public.
New York Meeting Ends As Texas Army Plan Faces Setback
A crowd proposed to form an army to go to Texas to fight Mexico was expelled from their hall in New York Tuesday night. The Sun congratulates Texas overseers of the poor on this outcome, while noting that a real war with Mexico could bring different reasons for celebration at home.
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Must Weary Out of War of Factions in Labor Politics
A composite column notes the fractious labor factions in various states, criticizing internal fighting as weakening useful self help and mutual improvement. It mocks the bulling habit within the groups and urges more stable, productive action amid political tensions.
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Boston Theatre Audiences Enjoy Humble Beginnings and Major Attractions
Mr. Roland Reed delights Boston Museum with Humbug jawck Luster impersonation renewing popularity. Globe Theatre features Fogg's Ferry with Lizzie Evans company. Sea Sands to follow. Uncle Tom's Cabin draws steady crowds at Oakland Garden with nightly lawn performances. Music Hall promenade concert highlights Verdi Donizetti and Wagner selections. Boston Theatre minstrels end week. Condemned to Death drama with Annie Louie Ames leads Monday's bill.
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The August Atlantic Review Highlights Noted Essays
The August Atlantic offers serious, timely pieces including Frank Gaylor Cook on The Law's Portality to Married Women arguing shared family expenses and joint liability. Higginson appraises Edwin Percy Whipple, while John Fiske analyzes The Paper Money Craze of 1756 and the Shay's Rebellion and warns of inflation dangers.
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Rose Hawthorne Lathrop
Andrew Hedbrooke
Sower and Nunnery Bruges Lead Art Magazine Feature
The September Magazine of Art showcases Hans Thornycroft's The Sower and A Nunnery Bruges by K Meyer with fine wood engravings. It includes Stevenson on Australian Art, Henderson on New York theatres, and several illustrated articles on current art, Dorchester House, and Edinburgh.
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Life of Schuyler Colfax reviewed by critics
A reader surveys O J Hollister life of Schuyler Colfax, noting the rags to riches tale and era spanning public deeds. The review fault lines the author's praise and partiality especially on Grants vice president and Creait Mobilier, yet acknowledges literary illustrations and some fresh correspondence.
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Metropolitan Opera season opens with German and American works
The Metropolitan Opera House in New York announces a German opera run starting Nov 8 for fifteen weeks with forty five subscription nights and fifteen matinees. It lists a large roster of soprano, tenor, and basso soloists from major European houses, new productions including Siegfried Merlin and Golden Cross, and plans for ballets and Philharmonic concerts, aiming to be winter’s music center.
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Prolific Nonsense and Oddities in Public Discourse
A compendium of quips and quibbles from US papers commenting on President Cleveland, Prohibitionists, Geronimo, and other public figures. The piece threads satire on politics, journalism, science, and culture, with snippets from New Haven News to Philadelphia Press and beyond.
Boylston Celebrates Centenary With Pageant And Oration
Boylston marked its 100th anniversary with a morning parade, a memorial tablet, and an oration by Henry M. Smith of Worcester. Notables included ex-Mayors Phineas Ball and Charles B. Pratt and Representative William H. Davenport. A later dinner disappointed attendees, though an evening band concert closed the day on the village common.
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The Declaration of Independence Lecture in Philadelphia
James Macalister, superintendent of public schools, spoke at Old South Church on The Declaration of Independence. He praised John Adams for shaping independence, noted Jefferson's words, and highlighted Adams as key to the cause. The talk described the signing house, contrasted past and present, and praised forefathers for freedom wealth and literature.
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