Not A Question Of Subsidies From The N. S. Evening Post
The piece rebuts claims that Britain subsidizes shipbuilding. It argues Britain has never subsidized British merchant shipping and that protectionist charges are unfounded. It contrasts high tariffs with free commerce, noting Britain’s mail and troop costs and the absence of direct government payments to most shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Evening Post
Newark
Great Britain
Globe
United Kingdom
States of the Union
Washington
United States
British Mercantile Marine
Boston Dost. Sioux lands opening delay reassured
The article says that although many expected a rush to the Missouri River to await Sioux lands opening, no descent will occur before next spring. It notes Congress must ratify the treaty with the Sioux first, and Presidential proclamation to open lands must follow Congress action, making another Oklahoma-like rush premature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Congress
Fifty-first Congress
Oklahoma
Haiti political struggle narrows as LEGI TIME yields
Reports from Haiti suggest LEGI TIME has relinquished the contest and may depart if compensated. Hippolyte appears close to control, with months of indicators pointing to his probable rise. Perspectives differ as both contenders show limited program beyond personal ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haiti
Legitime
Hippolytee
Hippolyte
Ruling on dishonorable discharges hurts pension honor
The Department of the Interior ruling by Assistant Secretary Bussey overturns Pension Bureau practice denying pensions for dishonorable discharges. The editorial argues this weakens the honor of pension rolls amid rising dependent and service pension pressures and criticizes the timing and influence of claim agents in undermining reverence for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bussey
Department of the Interior
Pension Bureau
Tanner
Government action explained beyond initial imperfect reports
The passage asserts that the government's action is more satisfactorily explained than what the brief, imperfect reports reaching the country could show, suggesting a fuller understanding of the situation beyond initial dispatches.
West End stock increase debated by railroad commissioners
The hearing on the West End Street Railway petition to raise capital by 4.5 million dollars centered on whether the issue would unduly burden the public with higher dividends. Opponents argued the extra stock is not needed and would benefit the West End Land Company, while supporters urged careful scrutiny of asset values and the best use of funds for equipment and expansion. The commission is expected to assess if a partial increase or revised allocation better serves public interests and the company’s long term finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Street Railway Company
West End Company
West End Land Company
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Boston
Whitney
The Giles Colony Plan and Its Odd Political System
A London proposed colonization in West Virginia by Mr Thomas Giles envisions about fifty families settling with self supplied outfits and £100 each, half farm work half crafts while some pursue literature or arts. The ruler rules for life but can be displaced by a Europe vote. no representative government. The piece also critiques tipping abroad and at home, praising restraint and discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Giles
Mr. Gites
Gines
Thomas Giles
London
West Virginia
Gites
GiLrs
Rousseau
Europe
America
Chicago
BismArck
Bostonian
Mr. Halstead
Boston Fruit Markets And Summer Fashion Commentary
In Boston, concerns about the city getting its fair share of fruit are weighed against New York comparisons. The author argues local dealers avoid dumping schemes and many stay-at-homes still receive sufficient fruit though prices stay high. The piece shifts to summer attire praising relaxed dress codes, soft shirts, and mixed color suits for vacation life, then ends with a humorous note on suburban burglars and firearm fears prompting a proposed neighborhood patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Metropolis
Philadelphia Manufacturer Calls Tariff Break In Misfortune
Joan Lees of Joan Lees & Son in Philadelphia blames a tariff on raw materials for restricting market expansion after a year of promised prosperity. He argues free raw materials would enable diversification and prevent factory closures, noting about 100 workers affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Lees
Joan Lees & Son
Philadelphia
Mr. Lees
Congress
Embezzlement and graft sink General Boulan Ger
The French Senate conviction rests on clear evidence of public funds embezzlement and hiring disreputable aides for schemes. He is shown as War Minister involved in “jobs” to extract large sums, misusing funds to pay private debts furnish his apartments and subsidize papers in his interest, discrediting him more than cable reports suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulanger
Cable
The Abuse of Tipping Nation Speaks on a Widespread Fault
The article argues tipping abuse rather than tipping itself harms social bonds. It notes the season brings protests about tipping and cites bell-boys and stewards as examples. It counters moral accusations, urging recognition of tipping’s proper nature and effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Murat
Tennyson and Browning poised for autumn verse releases
Lord Tennyson and Browning will publish new volumes this autumn. Tennyson, at eighty, remains capable of notable poems like Tiresias and Locksley Hall Sixty Years After, while Browning’s latest work is criticized as showcasing eccentricities over stronger qualities. Both show enduring longevity in poetry.
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Lord Tennyson
Mr. Browning
Tiresias
Locksley Hall
Reporters Meet M Wilson On La Normandie Aided By Spokesman
New York reporters boarding the steamship La Normandie interview M Wilson son in law of ex President Grevy of France. He identifies himself in good humor and reveals he has lived in Chicago forty six years. A spokesman questions him about Chicago claims to World's Fair of 1892 and the moment ends with laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
la Normandie
M. Wilson
Grevy
France
The
Tribune
Wilson
Chicago
Sam M. H. Wixson
Prairie City
M. Watson
Will Rebuild The South Fork Dam In Pennsylvania
Aug. 20 PiratespurG Pennsylvania reports a strong likelihood of rebuilding the South Fork dam area as a smaller fishing lake. A fishing club member values the property at about 200000 dollars and says reestablishing the resort would prevent a total loss while limiting dam size to reduce risk of further destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrsspurg
Penn
South Fork
Robbing the Bank of France Fugitive Arrested in New York
M Haimont of Paris, linked with M Noll wife and M Peau, held 165000 francs from the Bank of France robbery. Re-arrested at Coney Island by a deputy US marshal and arraigned before Commissioner Shields. Cablegram then sought immediate extradition. Mrs Noll repudiated NY statement, confessing Haimont acted alone and kept the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank OF France
New York
M. Haimont
Paris
M. Noll
M. Peau
Coney Island
United States
Shields
Haimont
Gilbert Allen Elected President of Merchants' National Bank
Gilbert Allen was chosen president of the Merchants' National Bank to succeed the late Jonathan Bourne. He has served as a bank director for ten years and holds multiple posts including president of New Bedford Gas Light Company and New Bedford Copper Company and secretary of the investment board at the New Bedford Institution for Savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Bourne
New Repford
Gilbert Allen
Merchants’ National Bank
Allen
New Bedford Gas Light Company
New Bedford Copper Company
New Bedford Institution For Savings
Morse Twist Drill and Machine Company
The Pre eminence of Boston Beauty
An excerpt discussing Boston beauty and fashion, citing the Boston Post on the link between beauty and dress. The piece asserts that beautiful women always adhere to becoming and stylish attire, while less beautiful women appear indifferent to dress, and notes Boston offers ample opportunity to study this second phenomenon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WN. Y. Sun
Boston Post
Boston
Post
Teemer and Gaudaur to Race in Four Mile Scull Event
Articles signed for Teemer and Gaudaur to race four miles for a side at McKeesport Pennsylvania on September.
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Teemer
Gaudaur
Penn
McKeesport
First Prohibition Caucus Under New Law
Bevery Aug 20 The Prohibitionists will hold the first caucus under the new law in Old Armory Hall Thursday evening Aug 22 to choose delegates to all conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevery
Old Armory Hall
Notable 19th Century Figures And Global News
Personal items recount autobiographical publishing in October for Joseph Jefferson and a State history project by The Hon. William H. English. Tennyson writes an epithalamium for the Duke and Duchess of Fife, with a $1000 offer for first publication. Edward D. Porter becomes Missouri College of Agriculture dean. General Dabney Maury returns from Columbia duties aboard the Ailsa. John Morley plans a fall literary retreat in North Devon. Russian minister M Persiani resumes Serbia posting as Queen Natalie's Belgrade arrival nears. Augstin Arroyo de Anda named President of Mexico Congress and Vice President of the republic. Charles L. Hallgarten distributes $10000 to staff on his birthday. General John F. Hartranft sails to Liverpool for health. avoids Paris Exhibition.
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Joseph Jefferson
William H. English
Indiana
Tennyson
Edward D. Porter
University of Minnesota
College of Agriculture of
Missouri
Dabney Maury
Abbott
United States of Columbia
Ailsa
John Morley
Lynton
Devon
M. Persiani
Servia
Natalie
Belgrade
Augustin Arroyo de Anda
Congress of Mexico
Northern Republicans question Southern suppression over patronage
The Albany Argus (Dem.) notes that large gatherings of colored Republicans across the South denounce Harrison's patronage distribution. The meetings challenge the Northern Republican belief that all Southern African Americans vote Republican but are suppressed. The piece reflects partisan perspective on race and politics.
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Harrison
South
Albany Argus (Dein
President’s concise policy outline on public duties
The President summarized the nation’s chief concerns as honest and economical governance, strict law enforcement, and proper conduct by public servants in a speech during his Eastern trip, reflecting administration policy.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
The Viciousness of the Tariff System
Secretary Rusk backed by agricul ture says the 1883 tariff allows free admission of potash salts used for manure. Treasury disagrees and seeks Supreme Court review, delaying ruling. Until then potash salts makers charge tobacco growers high prices, illustrating tariff system flaws.
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Rusk
Treasury
United States Supreme Court
America
Chicago News
Ind
Distribution Of The Relief Fund Criticized Inquirer View
The Philadelphia Inquirer criticizes the Johnstown Relief Commission for not immediately handing over cash and supplies to sufferers. The piece argues charitable distributions are thankless and recipients distrustful, suggesting transferring funds to a local committee once organized would have reduced trouble and misrepresentation.
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Johnstown Relief Commission
Philadelphia Inquirer
Varied 19th Century Odds and Ends From A Distant Era
A roundup of curiosities and short items. Notable notes include the death of Joseph Queen aged 112 at Mt. Holly New York, King Kalakaua in a potential abdication discussion, Jay Gould’s Delaware County history valued at forty dollars a volume, and a chocolate Venus of Milo at Paris Exposition. Also brief quips on aviation with a Belfast kite propelled seagull, Prince Ludwig praising England, and stray verses on summer resorts and Sol.
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Duke of Fife
Joseph Queen
Black Joe
Mt. Holly
N. Y
Kalakaua
Sandwich Islands
Boulanger
Jay Gould
Delaware County
New York
Milo
Lawrence
Omaha World-Herald
Auriesville
Mohawk Valley
Jaques
Goufil
New England Meteorological Society
Olneyville
R. L
New England
Eastport
Nantucket
Spokane
Paris
Azziz-Khan
Maurin
M. Carnot
Belfast
Ireland
Ludwig
England
Munich
Monument to Nathan Hale Progress Report in New York
The Society of Sons of the Revolution pursues a bronze Nathan Hale monument in City Hall Park New York. Frederick MacMonies, chosen from St Gaudens pupils, will design and sculpt the statue likely cast in Paris with a $5000 fee and $20000 total cost. site favors preventing new park buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Evening Post
Cyrus W. Field
André
Society of Sons of the Revolution
Nathan Hale
James Mortimer Montgomery
Evening Post
Augustus St. Gaudens
St. Gaudens
William Gaston Hamilton
Joseph W. Drexel
Francis Lathrop
Society
Frederick MacMonies
Paris
Mr. St. Gaudens
City Hall
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Milk
Washington Street
Eas
Post Publishing Company
Corcoran Building
Fifteenth Street
West End Railway Company
Giles Colony
Scylla
Charybdis
Boston Beauty
John F. Hartranft
Liverpool
Indian Territory
Sol
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