Notable Figures in Briefs From Royal and Public Life
Personal health updates on Mr Henry M Stanley and engagements of Mrs James Brown Potter with Kyrle Bellew. Bellew and Potter set a touring schedule in India starting Calcutta. Berlin reports unveil of Louis I Bavaria statue at Walhalla Temple with royal attendance. Dick Croker to return from Switzerland for the election then back to Europe. Duke of Clarence is seriously ill causing royal concern. Prince Albert Victor remains frail since India return. Monaco's reigning prince orders a 555 ton yacht for marine studies and a Jewess princess supports the hobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cooper
J. Fenimore Cooper
Bellevue Training School For Nurses
James Brown Potter
Kyrle Bellew
Victoria
India
Calcutta
Berlin
Louis I
Bavaria
Walhalla Temple
Regensburg
Dick” Croker
Switzerland
New York
Europe
Duke of Clarence
Prince Albert Victor
Prince of
Monaco
England
Heino
Post Publishing Company Payment Notice
The notice states that $1.00 is entered as second class matter and money sent is at the sender's risk. It instructs that all checks drafts and money orders should be made payable to the Post Publishing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Publishing Company
Amusements Tonight in Boston Area Venues
The list outlines showings at Oakland Garden Roxbury Port of Pines Revere Reach Boston Theatre Grand Opera House Bosros Mesa Howarp At HeNeum and Battle of Veriyspire venues. Schedule times include matinees and evening performances such as The Fall of Babylon The Apaches Good Old Times You and I My Jack Lend Me Your Wife Out in the Streets and The Sea King. The Financial Commercial and Ship News pages are noted on pages six and seven and three respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Garden
Roxbury
Babylon
Port of Pines
Revere Reach
Boston Theatre
Washington Street
George Trekates
Grand Opera House
Washington
Dover Streets
My Jack
Bosros Mesa
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Roland Reed
HeNeum
Howard Street
Strees
Veriyspire
Hous Street
Nellis Street
Emperor William's Request Fails to Move Czar on Troop Withdrawal
Boston notes that Emperor William's push to withdraw Russian, German, and Austrian forces along their boundary failed to win the Czar's approval, as reported by Vienna Tageblatt. The piece casts royal travel as ineffectual in shaping European politics and suggests Russia keeps troops for morale. Also reports Queenstown race results where City of New York arrived six days after departure, Hawaii faces internal revolt over native rights and government patronage, with tensions tied to King Kalakaua's regime and foreign influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Russia
Germany
Austria
Vienna Tageblatt
New York
Teutonic
Queenstown
Hawaii
Charleston
Honolulu
Kalakaua
United States
Merchants complain of new customs act impact
The article reports merchant interviews showing growing apprehension about the new administrative customs act and its trade barriers. It notes uncertainty across commercial circles as burdens rise, with importers describing prohibitory effects on certain goods and a political backlash against barrier measures.
Railways urged to equip cars with automatic couplers
Congress may pass a bill reported in the House on Monday requiring interstate rail carriers to install automatic couplers and brakes within a reasonable time. The measure reflects a long urged need, strongly backed by the Railroad Commissioners of this State, though railways have been slow to act.
Safety devices urged to replace fragile freight car links
The article argues for uniform national safety reforms to abolish dangerous link and pin couplings and hand brakes on freight cars. It notes railroads hindered by nonuniform connections across lines and calls Congress to pass legislation to remove this obstacle and improve safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Reform in Kittery Navy Yard Voter Practices Discussed
In the Cleveland era a break arose from customary use of the Kittery Navy Yard to mobilize voters in Maine's first congressional district. The current year sees a renewed, likely accidental, attempt to repeat the practice with delays in funding and materials delaying bids until September 16, after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Kittery Navy Yard
Maine
Rero
Secretary of the Navy
Chandler
New Hampshire
Remno
Divided Counsels On Tariff Debate Split Massachusetts Republicans
Washington despatches note Senator Dawes aims to remove the coal duty provoking splits within the Massachusetts GOP as McKinney tariff analysis deepens. Dawes opposes policy harming New England coal and iron interests while Quay maintains party pledges, signaling internal conflict and a shift to force bill issues ahead of fall campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dawes
Senate
McPherson
Dawies
New England
Massachusetts
Congress
Quay
Pennsylvania
Ohio
State House
Dawns
Lopez
Hoar
Mr. Longe
Massachusetts Pennsylvania Industry Clash Noted by Senator Dowers
A fragment hints at a broader division over industrial priorities between Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, with Senator Dowers showing a distinct attitude toward aligning regional industries. The readable text suggests tension in inter-state industrial policy and potential shifts in political stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Immigration Trends and Public Policy Reflections
The article analyzes shifts in immigration to the United States during the year, noting a rise in arrivals from southern and eastern Europe while numbers from the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, and the Nordics fall. It cites 29,000 monthly increases over 1889, Hungarian and Italian surges, and Poles surpassing 40,000, with Russia’s edicts boosting Jewish emigration. It questions whether these new arrivals are the desirable citizens hoped for and warns of potential security risks. It also critiques harsher laws and inconsistent public justice, recounting a ten year old girl jailed for a prank and criticizing art authentication lapses and cultural assessments. The piece concludes with a reflection on crowded cities and the need for controlled but humane immigration policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United Kingdom
Germany
Switzerland
Russia
Law
Weterboro
London
Oysters and Travel Edges and a French Regiment Tale
The piece notes Massachusetts leading in birth origins and Harvard graduates, argues against moving the literary center west, and cheers abundant oysters while warning travel homes. It recalls French military pageantry with sapper beards and vivandiere, then jokes about smokeless powder at Rome maneuvers and asks if poetry of battle remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Time to Silence the Pension Sharks
The Philadelphia Record argues that no country has been as generous to its soldiers as the United States and calls for halting pension abuses by profiteers, accusing reformers of profiteering behind patriotism while burdening the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
Philadelphia Record
Ind
Philadelphia
Question on Married Women Teachers on School Board
A Springfield Republican editorial questions whether Cincinnati should drop married women who are school teachers from the Board of Education. It argues the issue is political and hinges on competency, not gender, challenging the premise as foolish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Board of Education
Springfield Republican
Ind
Wailing Over the Election Bill in Wartime Cohorts
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette criticizes Senate delays on the election bill, arguing swift passage now is wiser than waiting until after elections. It likens obstruction to hoarding armaments and urges immediate action due to urgent national stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Reaping the Fruits of Their Policy
A Despatch from Auburn New York critiques the Speaker and Mr McKinley for misdirection and loss of party support. It argues tariff reform is advancing in the minds of the American people as the party reaps the consequences of extreme policy and obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McKinley
Auburn i N. Y
Rep
Lodge’s Unhappy Predicament and Shelved Bill
The poem-like critique notes Mr Lodge sacrificed his reputation to back a partisan scheme now fatally discredited. While he defends the force bill in Maine, Western Republican papers denounce the measure and its proposer. They say the party welcomes its downfall and will not revive it, as punishment for his affront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Lodge
Lodge
Maine
West
N. Y. Evening Post
Lnad
Pushing the Educational Campaign Debates at County Fairs
The Reform Club plans open air debates on tariff education at county fairs to reach farmers. Debates begin Wednesday afternoon the 27th with speakers Hon. William M. Springer of Illinois and Hon. J Barrows of Michigan at the Columbia county annual fair in Hudson. They will hold a second joint debate in Margaretville, Delaware county, on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform Club
Willian M. Springer
Illinois
J. ©. Barrows
Michigan
Columbia County
Association
Hudson
Margaretville
Delaware County
Let Us Have a Universal Strike
A letter from Phitetus Asn of south Ashfield dated August 25 1890 urges a universal strike by Springfield Republicans inspired by New York Central strikers. It calls for a total boycott stopping trains mails newspapers telegrams and hired help until broad demands are met and then a peace plan to be proclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
New York Central
Annie Rooney
Phitetus Asn
South Ashfield
Board bars married women from teaching in Cincinnati schools
The Cincinnati Board of Education, by a 12 to 11 vote, decided not to employ married women as teachers in public schools moving forward. The narrow decision marks a shift in hiring policy affecting female educators in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Board of Education
Weighing Machines Stir Debate On Street Vending And More
In Boston a clash emerges over penny in the slot weighing machines set along the curbside. The piece argues these devices undercut labor, attract the curious public, and evade hawker restrictions while offering unpredictable weight results and a potential legality issue. It also touches on street peddlers selling a so‑called suppressed edition of a book and reflections on canoeing culture linked to John Boyle O’Reilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedlers’ Union
Protective Brotherhood of Pellers
Grand Army
Boston
Tucker
McVicker's Theatre Burns in Chicago Fire
Fire at McVicker's Theatre on Madison between State and Dearborn around 3 30 this morning. Origin suspected in a small smoking room near the stage. flames spread rapidly, threatening Windsor Hotel. Seven fire patrolmen escaped as the rear wall collapsed. one man injured likely fatally. Loss, over 100000 dollars insured. Theatre to be rebuilt. historic venue dates to 1857 opening with renowned actors and later rebuilds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McVicker’s Theatre
Madison Street
State
Dearborn
Windsor Hotel
Saratoga Hotel
Bennett House
No.7
Duffy
Horace McVicker
State Street
Shenandoaly”’ Company
McVicker
J. H. McVicker
Booth
Barett
Sothern
Mathews
Cushman
Florence
Dackett
Lotta
Chicago
Fires In Other Places Ale eigns Aug 26 Sou karas forest destroyed
Fire swept the Sou karas forest destroying two villages. In Pest at Tokay fire gutted the town, leaving only thirteen houses, after burning all efforts to extinguish it. The Cambridge street store of Morris Youngerman was gutted by fire at 10 45 yesterday forenoon due to a kerosene lamp explosion. The lower floor lay in a three story wooden block owned by J J O Loughlin. above were tenements. Insurance covers losses. building damage estimated at $1000.
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Algiers
Soukaras
Pest
Tokay
Theiss
Morris Youngerman
Cambridge Street
Cambridge
J.J. O'Loughlin
Boston
Forty Immortals of American Letters Map
A critical survey analyzes the 1884 American Academy of Immortals list from the New York Critic, noting Massachusetts New York and Connecticut as core authorship hubs. It lists the nine new members Gilder Brooks Norton Child Stockton Lea Furness Harris and discusses geographic distribution, with New England and New York supplying most recognized writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Academy
New York Evening Post
Massachusetts
N.Y. Evening Post
New York
Connecticut
American Academy
Francis Parkman
Charles A. Dana
D. G. Mitchell
National Academy of Science
R. W. Gilder
Phillips Brooks
C. E. Norton
F. W. Child
F. R. Stockton
H. C. Lea
A. D. White
H. H. Furness
Joe Chandler Harris
Habitat
Aldrich
Brooks
Cable
Child
Fiske
Frothingham
Hale
Higginson
Lolmes
Howells
Lowell
Norton
Parkman
Whitter
Burroughs
Curtis
Dana
Gilder
Hawthorne
Stedman
Stoddard
Tyler
White
Clemens
Isler
Lathrop
Mitchell
Porter
Warner
Whitney
New Jersey
Stockton
Whitman
Pennsylvania
Llrness
Lea
England
Huggleston
United States
Boston
Carnival of Sly Humor and Curious Tales From a City Libel Case
A collage of humorous scraps and vignettes from a Chicago Post style sheet, noting Watkins winning a libel suit, a Quixote’s toast to truth, and a shoe salesman candidate. Anecdotes span an absent minded Mrs Cumso, a New York police officer buying whiskey for a sick man, pirated green bound Kreutzer editions, odd death notices, and long life bishops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nou
Lincoln
Depew
Chicago Post
James Russell Lowell Reflections in Atlantic Monthly
A tribute praising Lowell for fearless, honest art and unyielding vision. He draws nature without bias, praising his manly generosity and sincere spirit. The piece lauds his Englishness and free genius, asserting God will judge his deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Russell Lowell
The
Atlantic Monthly
Elocution of John Boyle O Reilly Memorial in Worcester
Mechanics Hall hosted the John Boyle O Reilly memorial with Rt Rev Griffin presiding. Mayor Harrington, city officials, ex Congressmen Kier and Russell, Senator Parker, and clergymen attended as Rev T J Conaty delivered the oration. A poem on Wendell Phillips was read and resolutions were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mechanics’ Hall
John Boyle O'Reilly
Mer. Frriffin
Harrington
Kier
UW. L. Parker
Marble
Josiah Pickett
T.J. Conaty
Church of the Sacred Heart
O'Reilly
John E. Russell
Leicester
Ib. Hopkins
W. H. Thomas
Trinity M
O’reily
Wenrtell Phillips
Reavel
Senator Hoar
Navy Yard to Install Shipboard Electric Lights at Cramp Yard
Naval orders list officers assigned or detached in August and September. Lieutenant Wainwright Kellogg ordered to duty on electric light installations aboard naval ships at Cramp yard Philadelphia, relieving Lieu tenant L. A. Fiske. Asa Walker detached from Naval Academy and placed on waiting orders. Lieutenants Howard Briggs Daniels Potts Orchard detached from Naval Academy Sept 30 and placed on waiting orders. Chief engineer Whittaker detached from the Vermont slip and ordered to Philadelphia, relieving Potts and placed on waiting orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuinaroy
Sredian
Wainwright Kellogg
Cramp Yard
Philadelphia
A. Fiske
Asa Walker
Naval Academy
Thomas Howard
John Bb. Briggs
David Daniels
Templin M. Potts
John M. Orchard
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Henry M. Stanley
Boston Post
Corcoran Building
Fifteenth Street
Ship News
Corot
Paris
Courbet
Brussels
Harvard
West Yard
Buncombe
Mest
Ramson Guiteras
Navy
Edward Moseley
Sigourney Butler
Lis
I Smith
Pits
East
Jack the Ripper
World of Souls
W. Winter
Omaha Railway
Vermont
Erie
Jacob Zorn
Pietro Lattaralo
Lattaralo
House of Lords
Bath and Wells
Winchester
Norwich
Chichester
Stanley
Billus
Mr. Illus
Jay
Champtown
Maria
Mr. Billus
Chicayzo Tribune
New York Sun
Lotus Club
Byrnes
N. Y
Fielding
John Boyle O’reilly
Army and Navy Gazette
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