Memorials for Grant and Sheridan Stir Boston Public Interest
In Boston a public hearing on statues for Generals Grant and Sheridan drew few local military leaders or arts connoisseurs and raised questions about whether memorials should be pursued given existing uncommemorated figures in New England. The piece critiques designs, notes debates on horseback versus standing depictions, and praises the Tremont Temple hall and Speaker General Walker while urging caution to ensure lasting artistic merit.
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Grant
Sheridan
Boston
New England
Farragut
Hancock
McClellan
Tragedy on Boston & Maine Tracks Near Everett
A man and a woman, both unidentified, were struck and killed by a Boston-bound train between Everett and East Everett at about 11 PM. Police assume they were Everett residents and took charge of the scene.
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Malden
Boston & Maine
Everett
East Everett
Ies
Steamers Arrived in Ports Worldwide December Notes
Shipping round up lists arrivals and routes with vessels at Boston Avonmouth London Bremen New York Philadelphia North Sydney Liverpool West Point Nasmyth Montreal Jamaica Jamaica Antwerp Rotterdam Glasgow St John's and other ports on December 3 4 and 5. Vessels include Dominion Rialto Main Wisconsin Duke of Buckingham Camerata Otranto Veendam Devonia Persian Monarch Ashdene Clement and more.
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Boston
Santiago
Hull
Michigan
Liverpool
Avonmouth
Dominion
Montreal
London
Rialto
New York
Bremen
Main
Baltimore
Jupiter
el Monte
New Orleans
Wisconsin
Duke of Buckingham
Batavia
Camerata
St. Jago
Otranto
Philadelphia
British Prince
Lathama
Jamaica
North Sydney
C. C
Ripon City
Antwerp
Vedra
West Point
Nasmyth
Ashdene
Sarpness
Clement
Iele
Wight
Veendam
Rotterdam
Devonia
Glasgow
St. John’s
P. R
Late Ship News Lists Incoming Steamers and Departures
New York December 5 report shows arrivals including Persian Monarch Camerata St John s P R Gate City Boston Sea Witch Cebu Park Mendoza Havana and others. Departures include Germania City of Berlin Aller City of Atlanta Chas Dennis and several steamers and barks sailing to Liverpool Bremen Havana and Calcutta with numerous small craft also cleared or reported.
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New York
London
Camerata
St. John’s
P.R
Gate City
Boston
Sea Witch
Cebu
Park Mendoza
Havana
Scs
Joseph Eaton, Jr
Jane L. Newton
Beston
Cora
Mackay
Provincetown
Florida
Fall River
Hastings
New Bedford
Germania
City of Berlin
Liverpool
Aller
Bremen
City of Atlanta
Chas. Dennis
Calcutta
St. Andrew
Amaranth
Lynn
Eng
Subin
Cape Town
Nellie J. Dinsmore
Winthrop
Bragg
Portland
France
Hadhey
Hansen
Abergeldie
Murray
Singapore
Valencia
Woodrich
la Guayra
Rugia
Karlona
Hamburg
Dorian
McFarlane
Kingston
Spain
Griffith
State of Nevada
Stewart
Glasgow
Greetlands
Delise
Colon
Willim Coulman
Satt
Jacmel
Hart’s Boston Mayoral Bid Faces Partisan Themes
Dec 6 1888 article analyzes Faneuil Hall debate on Boston mayoral race. It contrasts Hart’s nonpartisan stance with the current administration criticized for creed or color bias. Independent voters seek a shift from political to business governance and support Hart as a trusted servant to all citizens.
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Faneuil Hall
O’brien
Hart
Boston
Inaugural Festivities Spark Ferocious Bull Fights in Mexico City
The Mexico City inauguration week featured bullfights praised as among the best in years. Amateurs attended afternoon shows with bulls charging into narrow passages. several escapes and goring incidents occurred. Two bulls were killed by amateurs during tail twisting, a sensational sport. observers note Washington's ball lacks similar savagery.
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Mexico
Diaz
Ejven
Goring
Ying
Republic
Washington
Churchill’s Censure Motion Shakes Conservative Ranks
Lord Randolph Churchill challenged the Egyptian policy in the House of Commons, nearly defeating the Conservative majority on the Suakin expedition. Five Conservatives voted with him, others abstained, signaling notable dissent and government weakness amid press backlash.
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Lord Randolph Churchill
House of Commons
London
Times
Lord Randolph
Lord Randolph Under Fire Over Adjournment Move
The report discusses whether Lord Randolph acted in bad faith toward the government when moving an adjournment. It notes claims he concealed intent, his assertion that he warned colleagues earlier, and questions why they failed to prepare. It also questions communications with Liberal whips and a possible disclosure to Mr Labouchere.
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Lord Randolph
Mr. Labouchere
Rising Opposition in Salisbury Ministry and Churchill Influence
The passage notes a man’s perfect right to challenge the government and highlights the growing weakness of Lord Salisbury’s ministry alongside the rising independence of Lord Randolph Churchill and his followers who appear ready to align with his stance.
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Lord Salisbury
Lord Randolph Churchill
Wanamaker Candidacy Sparked by Advisory Committee Claims
A Philadelphia business leader, Joan Wanamaker, is urged for Treasury secretary by supporters who cite his role as chair of an advisory committee that shaped campaign funds and strategy. The committee reportedly operated from party headquarters and burned its records before the election, yet its influence is used to press for reward.
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FirLer
Philadelphia
Chicago
Joan Wanamaker
the Treasury
General Harnison
Mr. Wanamaker
Advisory Committee
Trouble with Hayti ends in return of steamship
The State Department in Washington rules the seizure of the steamship Haytian Republic off St Marc by the Dessalines improper. The Haitian captain and Port au Prince court are deemed to have erred, and the vessel should be released to her owners. The Boston report shows no blockade existed when the ship entered St Marc, prompting release and no immediate need for further naval action or damages actions, though crew suits may arise.
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St. Marc
State Department
Washington
Admiralty Court
Port-au-Prince
Boston
Hayti
Haitian
Dessalines
St. Mare
New States proposal from Van Dever shocks California division idea
The article notes Congressman Van Dever with tentative plans for dividing California into new states. It argues there has been no broad demand for extra states beyond territorial resources and says any division must proceed carefully and without driven self interest. It emphasizes measured discussion over hasty action.
California Division Debate Questions State Boundaries
The passage discusses how Western political divisions may outgrow settlement patterns across vast territories. It notes California’s size supports division, with proposed northern and southern regions around San Francisco Sacramento Stockton and vine growing agricultural and mineral areas. It cites language reform debates and a call for clearer local interests guiding decisions.
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California
Massachusetts
Vandever
San Francisco
Sacramento
Stockton
Dakota
Congress
Practical Spelling Reform and the Etymological Argument
A Forum essay by Francis A. Marca argues for cautious spelling reform on scientific lines while noting the limits of linguistic science to change daily usage. He explains that early English spelling was phonetic and that etymology often misleads, urging public persuasion and gradual simplification based on sound history.
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Francis A. Marca
Exits
Sweet
March
Chaucer
Shakspere
Exizarrin
Twelfth Night at Hollis Street Theatre Impresses
The Hollis Street Theatre presents Twelfth Night with Miss Julia Marlowe as Viola, praised for natural delivery and emotional depth. Critics note Miss Shaw’s Olivia and Mr. Owen’s Sir Toby Belch shine, while Mr. Barron’s Malvolio underwhelms. next comes Romeo and Juliet.
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Hollis Street
Hollis Street Theatre
Julia Marlowe
Juna
Viola
Sir Andrew
Olivia
Miss Marlowe
Miss Anderson
London
Miss Neilson
Mme. Modjeska
Ursina
Miss Shaw
Maria
Cesario
Robert Taber
Orsino
Cooper
Mr. McWade
Sebastian
Emma Hinckley
Spinners in Fay River Set Meeting on Wage Question
Fay River Mass December 5 A special general meeting of the spinners is planned for tomorrow night to decide on the wage issue. No reply has been received to last week's notice withdrawing from the current wage contract and none is expected. A new schedule will be urged, allowing adjustments for each change in yarn numbers instead of every two numbers as now.
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West
Harvard
Alleghanies
Mississippi
Boston
Taverner
Fay River
Mass
Board of Trade
Tennessee's Congressional Muddle Brings Court Order
Counsel for Creed Bates the Democratic candidate for Congress in the third district secured a writ from Chancellor Allison preventing Governor Taylor from issuing a certificate of election to H. Clay Evans. The governor has not yet been served with the notice.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Creed Bates
Congress
Allison
Taylor
H. Clay Evans
Press Club Entertainment Packs Boston Theatre Crowd
The Press Club show at the Boston Theatre is drawing unprecedented crowds with a mix of farce, comedy, tragedy, opera and specialty acts. An 11:30 lobby auction is set for bidders, and patrons are urged to be seated by 1 PM for the leading act.
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Press Club
Boston Theatre
Tariff Reform Club to Organize in Rockland Next Tuesday
A tariff reform club will be organized at Rockland next Tuesday with cooperation from the Massachusetts Tariff Reform League. A dinner will precede an address by General Hazard Stevens of Boston. About fifty members are expected to begin.
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Rockland
Massachusetts Tariff Reform League
General Hazard Stevens
Boston
President’s message draws ire of favored class organs
The Tribune and other organs of the favored class grow angry at the President’s message. Men pursuing gain dislike having their tricks exposed, as noted by the New York Commercial Advertiser in an independent Republican voice.
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Tribune
N. Y
Ind
Disgraceful American minister abroad shocks capitals
Harper's Weekly reports a American minister abroad, half dressed and drunk, berating a street crowd in a major European city. Another scene shows him drunk, legs out of a carriage as crowds deride him. The piece calls it a national disgrace not tied to any party, criticizing campaign money influence.
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Europe
Harper’s Weekly
The South Not Afraid to Seek Truth in Fraud Scandals
The Charleston News and Courier urges Democrats to push for an investigation into election fraud, aiming to uncover origins, hotspots, and the most significant results. It quotes President Cleveland and asserts the South will not blush when corruption ledgers are opened.
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Cleveland
Charleston News and Courier
Dem
North Carolina GOP Wins Seats Amid Conspiracy Talk
A Springfield Republican report notes the state board of canvassers declared Brower Ewart and Cheatham, all Republicans, elected in North Carolina. The piece dismisses claims of a Democratic conspiracy to count out Republicans and blames Republican managers for spreading suspicions.
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North Carolina
Washington
State Board of
Brower
Ewart
Cheatham
Louisiana
Springfield Republican
Ind
Obligation to Push Reform in Short Session
The Democratic Representatives must continue pushing legislation of public interest despite reverses. They should use the short session to force action on measures benefiting the people, notably tax reduction and no tariff for surplus, displaying firmness to build confidence in a just policy.
That Mysterious Holocaust Why Wanamaker and Quay Burned Records
The letter questions the Wanamaker and Quay advisory committee for burning books and accounts after a period of unusually active Christian and educational work. It argues that charitable and educational groups typically preserve records to inspire future efforts and finds the act mysterious.
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Wanamaker
Quay
Bethel Sunday School
A Lesson for the Spoilsmen on Civil Service Reform
The piece mocks Senator Ingalls for not seeing civil service reform in the President's message. It notes radical rule changes in the Senate and hints at future policy battles as Harrison’s era nears, while Cleveland’s stance underpins the debate on reform and public plunder.
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Senator Ingalls
Ingalls
Senate
Harrison
Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
In. Y
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