We want no kings and other oddities in a clip
A collage of short notes and anecdotes from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper items. It mentions Elia Wheeler Wilcox on monarchy, observations about Croton water, remarks from Webb and Garson, moon snow at Lick Observatory, Hayti’s minister Apollo, a count of 60,000 tramps in the United States, a hymn about marching soldiers, a ship voyage fear of winter, a train scene with figs and thistles, a small Isle of Wight church, interwoven gossip about Cadby and Gwendolen Harbody, a 2,000,000 mark doctor’s fee to found a Hamburg hospital, a Detroit Free Press quip, shell patents for high explosives, a club gag about Standing Adze and copyright law, a rattlesnake on an Alabama train car, British troop transport plans by Canadian Pacific, Sarah Bernhardt at Kiama, a quip with Prince Bismarck kissing a young lady, and his brick kilns and mills income.
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Elia Wheeler Wilcox
Croton
New York
Webb
Bentley
Garson
Lick Observatory
Hayti
Apollo
Chicago Post
United States
Deems
Wenderby
Binghampton Republian
Isle of Wight
Dingley
Cadby
Gwendolen Harbody
Brynman
Herr von Donner
Hamburg
Detroit Free Press
Authors’ Club
Pray
Adze
Whoopure Magazine
Puck
England
India
Canadian Pacific Railway
Suez Canal
London
Halifax
Victoria
Australia
Sarah Bernhardt
Kiama
New South Wales
Mme. Bernhardt
Prince Bismarck
Fredrichsruhe
Boston Post Ad Rates and Notices
Boston Post publishing rates for daily and weekly editions listed as six months three months and one year. Address change and manuscript policy noted. Amusements column lists Tremont Theatre Nellie McHenry Boston Theater and other shows with times and venues.
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Tremont Theatre
Tremont Street
Lew Dockstadee
Gone Theatre
Washington Street
Nellie McHenry
the Circus
Boston
George Thatcher
Minstrels
Oxw Museum
Roland Reed
Urrra House
Fabio Romani
Congress of socialist workmen backs expanded government powers
The International Socialist Workmen’s Congress is cited arguing for broader governmental authority, asserting a free government rests on discussion and practical agreement, and criticizing the current congress’s disorderly proceedings as a sign of the difficulty of adopting socialism due to similar types of individuals in most communities.
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International Socialist Workmen’s ‘Congress
Karl Marx
All in the Family on a Helena Journal praise
The Helena Journal in Montana praises President Harrison and defends its fairness while criticizing Secretary of State Blaine. The piece lauds Harrison as a practical business administrator protecting industry and expanding foreign markets, contrasting with Blaine’s perceived overzealous zeal and political plotting.
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Blaine
Helena
Montana
Russe
Harrison
Itas
Mr. Harrison
Macbeth
Banquo
Quay
Dupley
Governor Waite Named By New York Republicans
The New York Republican Convention reportedly selected Andrew D. Waite ex Cornell president and ex U S minister to Germany for governor. The piece criticizes the choice as aligned with Boss Pratt and warns Waite may resist such underboss control, citing Ernarpt and Warre as payroll example.
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Pratt
New York Republican Convention
Andrew D. Waite
Cornell University
United States
Germany
Waire
Thomas C. Pratt
Ernarpt
City of
New York
Warre
Piatt
ErRiuarpt
Wurre
Dickers
White
Question of Disarmament and Territorial Ambitions
The Post recalls a Prussian Diet suggestion that Alsace Lorraine be returned to France in exchange for France joining the Triple Alliance and Russia backing general disarmament. Yet settlement of Constantinople, Bosphorus control, and colonial boundaries in Asia and Africa remains unsettled, with powers ready to act as long as territories linger with “savage or decaying races” likely to change hands.
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Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Russia
Constantinople
Bosphorus
Asia
Africa
Disarmament Debate Grows Across Europe and US Cost
The text argues that no final borders have been set and that disarmament is overdue, with Europe increasingly viewing government spending more practically. It notes European readers resenting rising military costs and compares armament expenses to the US universal pension system costs proposed by Tanner and Raum.
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Europe
Tanner and Raum
United States
McKinley in Ohio Campaign Opens With Silver Debate
The article analyzes McKinley’s campaign opening in Ohio, noting his efforts to align with sound currency while avoiding silver inflation. It contrasts his stance with Campbell, emphasizes tariff focus, and critiques his handling of wool and tin plate prices as evidence of policy weakness. It also discusses a separate building collapse linked to safety and negligence concerns at Columbia College property, questioning responsibility.
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Cleveland
McKinley
Ohio
McKinleey
Campbell
McKiney
Democratic Party
Harter
United States
Park Place Disaster Claims Many Lives in New York
A Park Place building collapse in New York during a busy Saturday caused numerous deaths and many more missing. Officials cite an explosion as a possible cause, while some witnesses report hearing a roar before the crash and others deny any blast.
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New York
Park Place
Melodrama at Hanover over a rural murder case
An aged New England murder case at Hanover prompts reflection on locals treating the confessed killer with unusual levity and familiarity. The prisoner Avumy, urged to plead not guilty, faces a public reception that contrasts with historical severity and decorum.
Pennsylvania Republicans Move Toward Free Coinage
The piece notes a rapid drift of Republicans toward free silver coinage despite President Harrison's veto threat. It cites Pennsylvania and Harrisburg as showing a shift, with party organs and the Philadelphia Inquirer arguing the convention will follow toward free coinage. It highlights changing opinions and demand for broader coinage.
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Harrison
Pennsylvania
Boston Journal
Philadelphia Inquirer
Republican Party
Harrisburg
Congress
Ohio
Silver debate strains Ohio Republicans and national parties
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette notes silver policy narrows liberal Republican space. The Philadelphia Inquirer argues silverites are not confined to one party, but threaten to gain influence, with risks to both Democrats and Republicans.
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Stock Market Outlook and Union Pacific Notes
The week opened with a stock buying surge followed by resistance as markets show conditions improving for better returns and price stability. Union Pacific's refining debt plan progresses, creditors mostly ready to accept new notes at 92 percent, while stock value lags and bond support remains fragile.
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Gouop
Keene
Cammack
Havemeyers
Union Pacific
Gould
Notable Supreme Yet Small News Roundup
Mr Edward S Willard sails for New York on Saturday. The bishop of Derry. Dr William Alexander an eloquent preacher accepts invitation from Columbia College to lecture next year on evidences of Christianity. Prince George of Wales to be promoted to commander in British navy and join royal yacht Osborns. Prince Louis of Battenberg to command royal yacht Albert and Victoria. Count Montebello new French ambassador in St Petersburg reputed top diplomat. “No one” says a French minister understands better than he how to dissolve an opponent in sugar water. Lady Randolph Churchill returns to England from the Continent and visits her country seat for a month, declining notices of estrangement with Lord Randolph over the Duke of Clarence and Avondale.
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Edward S. Willard
New York
Derry
William Alexander
Columbia College
Prince George of Wales
Osborns
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Albert
Victoria
Lord Randolph
Duke of Clarence
Avondale
Statesman versus politician in government ethics
The Philadelphia Inquirer contrasts statesmanship with practical politics. It defines statesmanship as studying and practicing governmental principles for the public good, while political tricks serve self and ally interests first, with party interests last.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
The Ancient Home of Freedom Exhibit Reflections
The article notes Switzerland’s 600 year influence on freedom and its shelter to persecuted reformers during despotism. It highlights how primitive free government institutions thrive in Swiss mountains and shaped English and Scottish history through reformers who found refuge there.
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Switzerland
Swiss
Harrison’s Vermont Tour and Fence Repair Debate
A Springfield Republican opinion notes a political motive in President Harrison’s Vermont tour to secure a second term. The piece contrasts Vermont’s supposed solidity with Indiana’s safety and questions the value of attending the White River Junction Horse-breeders’ Fair while advocating fixing decapitated fences in Pennsylvania.
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Springfield
Harrison
Green Mountain
Vermont
Indiana
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
White River Junction
Showing His Hand as Quay Mulls 1892 Party Power
The Harrisburg convention and Quay's maneuvering signal his readiness to resign from the Republican National Committee. He aims to lead Blaine in the next National Convention and to become a dominant force in the 1892 campaign.
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Senator Quay
Republican National Committee
Harrisburg
Blaine
Adams Seeks Public Truth On Union Pacific Stewardship
Charles Francis Adams, ousted as president of the Union Pacific Railway by Jay Gould for alleged mismanagement, now has a chance to explain how the railroad fared under Gould’s leadership and the company’s current direction under the new guidance.
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Charles Francis Adams
Union Pacific Railway Company
Jay Gould
Union Pacific
Mugwump Critics Question Harmony in Pennsylvania Republicans
Albany Journal notes ongoing exasperation among Mugwump papers over the harmony exhibited by the Republicans of Pennsylvania. The piece remarks on the uneasy balance and internal tensions reflected in the party's public posture and commentary.
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Albany Journal
Mugwump
Pennsylvania
The Traveller's Club and the Boston Folly of Fashion
In Boston I weigh the need for a Traveller's Club against strict rules of eligibility inspired by London. A true club should honor genuine travel spirit, not wealth of miles, lest it become a mere social hodgepodge. The piece contrasts dubious modern devices and a refined woman on an electric car with a critical eye on pretension.
Boies Attacks Prohibitory Law in Iowa Speech
Governor Boies denounces Iowa prohibition as a failure citing 4095 state licenses and bootlegging dens. He argues penalties crush innocent families and advocate allowing local votes to decide licensed saloons. He presses that Democrats favor local option rather than nationwide reinstatement of saloons.
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Creroxre
Boles
Democratic Party
Terrible death in Taunton station: Joseph Wright killed
Taunton Aug 23 Joseph Wright 65 assistant manager of Oscar Thomas store foundry was instantly killed at Second Street Station when struck by an Old Colony train after stepping from a Boston train. Formerly manager of Taunton Iron Works he helped start Cobb Stove Foundry and was a longtime figure in the city’s store business.
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Taunton
Joseph Wright
Oscar Thomas
Second Street
Old Colony Road
Boston
Fall River
Wright
Taupton Iron Works
Stove
Cobb Stove Foundry
Drowned in Flax Pond Near Lynn
Miss Maud Sawyer thirty one year old daughter of Frank Sawyer of 211 Summer street drowned while wading in Flax Pond at dusk. The body was recovered.
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Lynn
the Post
Maud Sawyer
Frank Sawyer
Summer Street
McKinley Opens Ohio Campaign with Silver and Tariff Attacks
Major William McKinley spoke in Nivis Ohio opening for governor with a focus on opposing free silver. He warned the Democratic platform would coin a world silver dollar and drive out gold, then argued protection benefits America, praising current progress and home ownership while condemning free trade and recounting British views on tariffs. He urged unity, continuity, and a strong national flag for American rights at home and abroad.
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Nivis
William McKinley
Ohio
United States
England
Major McKinley
Republican Party
Deadly assault ends marshal’s life in Shelbyville
Shelbyville Indiana August 23 Dan Bruce city marshal was fatally shot last night by Charles Hawkins while resisting arrest. A mob of about 500 gathered at the jail overnight. Six men dragged Bruce from the jail by the neck to a tree and hanged him after he pleaded for time to pray. He was shot multiple times as the mob dispersed five minutes later.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Dan Bruce
Charles Hawkins
Bruce
Hawkins
The Crops and the Tariff Letter to the Editor
In a Aug 23 Boston letter, the writer debates the New York Tribune critique of free trade, praising the tariff’s aim to protect agriculture and expand home markets. The piece argues higher farm production followed the tariff, warns against European undercutting, and questions the impact of foreigners selling American securities.
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Post
New York
Tnbune
McKinley
the Tribune
America
Stock Exchange
Boston
Use and Abuse of Power in Press Ethics
The Easy Chair essay argues that the press wields great power and must be guided by reason and public welfare. It cautions against sensationalism and moral corruption in the name of knowledge, warning that free speech and liberty require restraint to avoid betraying information that should not be told.
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Press
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Alabama
Birmingham
Boston Post
Katecribera
Secon
Bas
Post Publishing Company
Agemnetos
Corcoran
Eatter
Wkinley
College Place
Hanover
N. H
Waiden
Rumy
Avumy
Aumy
Almy
Aimy
ArMy
Henry
Frank
New England
Silver
Saratoga
N. Y
Maraverita
Mantha Washington
Nancy Hanks
Brussels
Adams
Straveller’s Club
Traveller’s Club
British Islands
California
Atlantic
Daniel Pratt
Xavier de Maistre
Butalas
Lamanoldone
Taverner
KUM
Iowa
Boies
M’kinley
Waterman
Partridge
Temple
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