Governor Ames hints at Massachusetts Senate choice
The Boston area report quotes Governor-elect Oliver Ames in New York City saying the Massachusetts senate seat is unsettled He notes Governor Robinson could take the post if willing and mentions bitterness among Dawes and Long supporters Cleary suggests the Lodge machine aims to sway opinion and that Robinson may yet change his mind.
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Oliver Ames
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
New York City
the Tribune
Massachusetts
Ames
Rolinson
Dawes
Long
Mr. Ames
Mr. Long
Governor Robinson
Two edged sword in politics and a trades union congress
The piece argues Mayor O'Brien's street and sewer loan votes show veto limits, calls for stronger citywide veto power, and urges Republican reform. It notes Hart's votes and a push for tighter party organization. It then reports a Columbus trades unions congress forming an anti Knights of Labor bloc amid Powderly era tensions.
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Journal
O’brien
Hart
Stamford Street
Columbus
United States
Canada
Order of Knights of Labor
Brotherhood of American Carpenters and Joiners
Lion Moulders’ National Union
Cigarmakers’ International Union
National Federation of Coal Miners
Trades Unions of America
Knights of Labor
Powderly
Richmond
Canada and US fisheries dispute provokes protests and threats
The piece notes protests against any ready settlement of the fisheries question as President Cleveland’s approach disappoints Canadian expectations. It warns of renewed cruisers and stricter customs enforcement, asserting Canada’s irritations since the treaty abrogation and opposition to a repeat of the Washington bargain.
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Mr. Cleveland
Canada
City council factions split over Hart McNeill and O'Brien
The Transcript notes speculative and communistic elements in the city council belong to supporters of Mayor O'Brien. Most men are friends of O'Brien yet hesitate between Hart and McNeill for mayor. Some Republicans back Hart on principle while others align as Democrats or Independents.
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O’brien
Republican Committee
Hart
McNeill
Prompt Receipt of President’s Message Sparks Dominion Debate
Upon the President's message arriving in Ottawa, the Dominion government opens discussions, with attention turning to policy directions and potential fiscal responses. Officials gauge public reaction and anticipate parliamentary debate on the message's proposals.
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Ottawa
Unionist Liberal Conference Attacks Home Rule Policy
The Liberal Unionists met in London and assailed the Gladstone line on Ireland. Lord Hartington dismissed government alinement with Gladstone and defended Unionist backing of the current administration. He claimed the anti rent agitation in Ireland was not spontaneous and defended their stance.
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London
Lord Hartington
Mr. Gladstone
Ireland
City’s financial policy in mayoral race debated
The editorial weighs Mayor O Brien and challenger Hart on tax and debt limits. It argues the two per cent debt limit safeguards against burdensome taxation and warns against lifting limits. It critiques Hart stance on loans and current taxation for street and sewer improvements and warns of fiscal instability if limits are altered.
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O’ Brien
Boston
Lmit
Hart
Mr. Hart
Issa
New England
Gladstone Speech Fails to Break Unionist Rift
National League delegates discuss Gladstone’s potential to dissolve the estrangement between Nationalists and Liberals, but Lord Hartington doubts progress. Abe and Chamberlain reaffirm Unionist loyalty, yet the conference overall is seen as inconsequential and unlikely to force Gladstone and Home Rulers to yield.
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National League
Gladstone
Lord Hartington
Mr. Abe
Mr. Chamberlain
France Moves Toward Free Government Principles
The republic of France advances toward implementing liberal government ideals amid political changes and reforms, seeking broader political participation and constitutional maturation through ongoing institutional evolution.
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Republic of France
Decline of ministerial crises in early Third Republic
Since Sept 4, 1870, France has seen 21 ministerial crises, about one every eight to nine months. The pace has slowed in the last nine years, with eight crises, suggesting growing republican permanence and fewer cabinet disagreements, potentially ending future changes as in England, unlike revolutions common under monarchy.
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Louis Napoleon
France
Third Republic
England
Louis James in Virginius Receives Harsh Review
The New York World labels Louis James performance as hindered by an execrable supper. The critic’s misprint shows how indigestion might impair acting and how a compositor’s error alters meaning.
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New York World
Louis James
Virginius
Scribner's Magazine Heralded Amid Century Advertising Dispute
The launch of Scribner's Magazine faces a Century dispute that could spark a lawsuit though advertisers may gain value from the exposure. The issue centers on competitive claims and potential legal action.
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Scribner’s Magazine
Through South Africa by Walter Mon tagu Kerr
Kerr sails from England in 1883 to the Cape and Kimberley then travels alone across Bechuanaland to Livingstonia. He reports on slave trade, tribal customs, hunting, and the hazards of living among naked tribes. The journey ends with a perilous Lake Bangweolo voyage to return to England in 1885.
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Livingstonia
Radecki and Franklin Star at Shimmering Concert Performance
Olga von Radecki and Gertrude Franklin drew a large audience at Baimstead Hall despite yesterday’s storm. Radecki offered Bach, Moskowski, Rubinstein, Chopin, and her own graceful piece, while Franklin delivered Mozart songs and two groups with strong vocal clarity and refined phrasing.
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Olga von Radecki
Gertrude Franklin
Baimstead Hall
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Bach
Courante
Scarlettis
Allegro
Miss Franklin
Miss von Radecki
Franklin
Snowy Boston Streets Spark Cheery Vigor in City Life
The essay reflects on Boston snow as a mixed blessing, noting its muddied afterglow yet its bracing effect on spirits and energy. It praises William H. Rideing as Boston correspondent for The Critic and recalls influential Boston writers who shaped New York dailies’ letter columns.
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St. Nicholas
Harper’s Magazine
R. H. Stoddard
Briarens
New York
Boston Letter
Edmund Quincy
Byles
George B. Woods
Louise Chandler Moulton
George P
Booth as Hamlet Enthralls Boston Theatres
In heavy theater weather, Mr. Booth's second Hamlet of the season captivates Boston with a performance praised for intellectuality and ideality. The supporting cast, led by Barron as Ghost and Malone as King, delivers earnest but uneven work while Emma Waders’s Ophelia and Carl Ahrendt’s Polonius draw mixed notices.
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Hamlet
Shakspere
Looth
Booth
Richelon
Barron
A Patchwork of Humorous Snippets From the Era
A collage of jokes and brief items touches on street cleaning, fashion, gas leaks, food, and social foibles. Notes reference soup plate sizes, a Buffalo gas well, a bowdlerized landlady joke, and quips about President Cleveland and Henry George. A Paris gilded youth trend and odd courtroom quips close the slice of contemporary mirth.
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Boston
Buffalo
Washington
Puck
Cleveland
Henry George
Washington Post
Weather Indications For New England And New York
For twenty four hours beginning 7 am Wednesday December 8 snow in New England, then fair weather with northerly winds shifting to westerly and slightly warmer. Eastern New York to have fair weather and westerly winds with slight warmth. Cautionary northwest signals from New Haven to Woods Hole and northeast signals from Boston to Portland remain in effect.
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New England
New York
New Haven
Woods Horl
Boston
Portland
Obituary: John E Owens the Baltimore comedian dies at 60
John E Owens, famed Baltimore comedian and stage star, died at his home aged 60. He rose from Philadelphia beginnings in 1844 to manage Baltimore venues, toured England and Europe, lectured on his adventures, and starred widely in America. His notable roles included Solon Shingle and Dr Pangloss.
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Baltimore
Owens
Philadelphia
William E. Burton
National Theatre
Charlotte Cushman
John Brougham
Luceum
New York
England
Mont Blanc
Charles Street
New Orleans
Solon
People’s Lawyer
Peter Probity
Caleb Phonmer
Graves
Salem merchant Xenophon Shaw dies at 87
Xenophon Shaw of Salem died suddenly at his home of heart disease at 87. Born in Lexington Mass on Oct 28 1799 he moved through Boston Jaffrey N H before settling in Salem in 1819 where he ran a successful frame making business for decades. He served on the Salem common council in 1854 5 and leaves four daughters and three sons with many friends noting his long civic and business presence.
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Xenophon Shaw
Salem
Lexington
Mass
Dennis Shaw
Boston
Jaffrey, N. H
Joe Charleston
Massachusetts
Raust’s
Mechanic Hall
Federal Street
H. K. Oliver
Eliza B. Haskell
Old Mayhew School
Hawkins Street
Masters Holt
Milliken
Salem Light Infantry
Old South Choir
William H. Allen Dies on Boston and Maine Train
William H. Allen died of heart disease brought on by overexertion while traveling on the Boston and Maine railroad train. He co owned F. W. Allen & Co. at 98 Fulton Street, manufacturers of furniture, with his son F. W. Allen, who had just returned home from Washington after marriage. Allen was a long time traveling salesman in New England's furniture trade and the oldest man on the road in that business.
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William H. Allen
Boston& Maine
Mr. Allen
F. W. Allen
F. W. Allen & Co
Fulton Street
Washington
Allen
New England
William Reed Case Before Suffolk County Grand Jury
The case of William Reed the defaulting treasurer of the South Boston railroad was presented to Suffolk county grand jury yesterday with the same witnesses as in the lower court.
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William Reed
South Boston Railroad
Suffolk County
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