Massachusetts cities pivot on liquor licenses in local votes
Seventeen cities elect municipal governments amid a strong shift against licenses with thirteen voting no license and nine changing from last year. The trend crosses party lines, prompting calls to enforce laws and test local option as cities prepare for a year of governance.
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Massachusetts
Russell
Cambridge
Somerville
James
Fall River
Chelsea
Temperance
Liber Amoris and Elia Essays Reviewed in Boston
A Boston notice praises Henry Bernard Carpenter’s Liber Amoris as a romantic medieval romaunt with four watches and a monologue narrative by Father Aurelius. It also reviews C O Murray’s illustrations for Some Essays of Elia, finding them entertaining but lacking Lamb’s frolic and gentle whimsy.
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Henry Bernard Carpenter
Boston
Carpenter
Father Aurelius
Auvergne
Europe
Aurelius
Dorian
Chateau d’Or
Provence
University of Padua
Rupert de Lindenwald
Petrarch
Northman
Germany
Rupert
Baron of
Engelstein
Romalin
Thuringia
Mr. Carpenter
Rose-Dell
John the Baptist
Roselle
Hell
Elia
C. O. Murray
Wordsworth
Charles Lamb
Lamb
Murray
New York
D. Appleton & Co
Debate on land rights stirs Boston politics in 1886
Boston editor weighs Henry George against Archbishop Corrigan and Hart as McNeill pushes free rides and eight hour city labor. The piece warns against socialist influence in mayoral race and notes labor unions cautioning political movements amid the Columbus federation gathering.
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Henry George
Corrigan
George
Boston
Republican
McNeill
Hart
Republican Committee
Mr. Hart
Mr. George
Mr. MacNeill
Federation of Trade and Labor Unions
United States
Canada
Columbus
Ohio Trades Assembly
Powderly
Hart’s opposition to tax limit weakens law and raises debt
The article denounces Mr Hart for opposing the tax limit and using a 765000 loan to widen borrowing margins. It argues that leaving 4 percent unappropriated undermines municipal law and increases taxpayer burden, contrasting Hart with Mayor O’Brien’s stance.
French statesmen reluctant to form new cabinet
The article notes anxiety among French leaders after displacing M. de Freycinet and their reluctance to craft a new cabinet. M. Goblet finally agreed to take on the task under presidential pressure, having twice declined by M. Floquet, with little enthusiasm. De Freycinet’s standing benefits from the hesitation of his opponents.
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M. de Freycinet
M. Goblet
M. Floquet
M. de Frégeinet
Comstock Fever Ends in Pacific Bust of Speculators
San Francisco investors face a severe Comstock boom collapse as brokers and banks fail, leaving financial wrecks and widespread despair. The crash follows rapid rises and falls in Consolidated Virginia stock with many victims and panic in the streets, though the episode mirrors past market crazes.
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Comstock
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Consolidated Virginia
Political platform clash among reformers described
The passage discusses the incompatibility of Henry George and I W Powderly on a single political program. It argues organized workers should not mix with independent political action and warns that party unity would disappoint enemies. The tone favors coordinated influence over standalone endeavors.
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Henry George
I. V. Powderly
Mayor O'Brien's Tax Limit Advocacy Receives Debate
The piece condemns an opponent who mocks the tax-rate push while praising Mayor O'Brien's long standing support for the tax-limit law and the 2 percent debt cap. It argues Hart's criticism aims to discredit the Mayor politically and harms business confidence.
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O’brien
Hart
Indian Rights Movement Influences Congress In Cambridge
Herbert Welsh of Philadelphia speaks at Sanders Theatre as the National Indian Rights Association plans its Philadelphia meeting on the 15th instant. The piece notes President Cleveland’s call for an Indian commission and urges rapid passage of laws enabling Indians to own land, pay taxes, and vote.
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Sanders Theatre
Cambridge
Herbert Welsh
Philadelphia
National Indian Rights Association
Congress
New England
Harvard University
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Cleveland
Indian Rights Associations
Magis
Movement to ban ladies hats at Lyceum Theatre stage
A New York Lyceum Theatre protest urged removing ladies hats during performances to keep sightlines clear. Supporters called the practice English in spirit and worthy, criticizing the oversized hats as obstructive steeple-crowns and urging adoption of hatless viewing etiquette.
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Lyceum Theatre
New York
German authors warn beer may Teutonize Americans
The piece cites Gottschall and Mundel arguing beer dulls Teutonizing effects and saps Yankee keenness. It notes Gottschall’s claim beer reigns from Seine to Vesuvius and Mundel’s claim Napoleon III used beer to calm French workers, potentially increasing stoutness while reducing enterprise.
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Gottschall
Seine
Rome
Vesuvius
Pompeii
Europe
Tacitus
Mundel
Louis Napoleon
Lfe
Napoleon III
Paris
Bass
Gambrinus
Fire engine stuck in snow blocks Boston street scene
A steam fire engine became stuck in deep snow on West Street near the Temple Club after the driver veered to avoid a team. Horses struggled but were helped by steadier wheel horses. a three to four minute delay raised safety concerns about winter operations. Also praised is Henry Bernard Carpenter’s poem Liber Amoris and his poetic talent and background.
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Carpenter
Boston
Henry Bernard Carpenter
Ticknor & Co
Washington Street
West Street
Temple Club
Mason Street
H. Bernard Carpenter
House of Clyde
Plato
Theocritus
University of Oxford
Chestnut Street
Oscar Wilde
Bernard Carpenter
Harlows Watercolors and Etchings Shine at Kimball Gallery
Louis K. Harlow displays about fifty watercolors at Kimball's gallery on Park Street. The show spans wide subjects and includes a notable piece titled Going Home with sunset seascape and figures. Also exhibited are Dutch fishing vessels and a Longfellow series, plus etchings by New York printers from his drawings.
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Louis K. Harlow
Kimball's
Park Street
Harlow
New York
Eighth Annual Boston Art Students Association Exhibition Opens
The eighth annual exhibition is now open at the Boston Art Club gallery with last night's reception. The show runs until the fifteenth instant. An American Art Magazine feature will cover Whistler the artist with a full page etching portrait by M. Paul Rajou and other Whistler works.
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Boston Art Students’ Association
Boston Art Club
American Art Magazine
Whistler
M. Paul Rajou
London
Boston
Charles W. Sanderson
Fred Grant Young
C. Eksergram
E. M. Carpenter
L. B. Humphrey
Annie C. Nowell
H. Bb. Warren
Chase’s
Doll & Richards
Messrs
Lowell & Stark
New York
Philadelphia
Elwell
Picknell
Jules Breton
C. G. Weld
Harvard College Notes and Society Elections Highlight Index
Harvard events report a lecture by Herbert Welsh on the Indian question in Sanders Theatre. A.T. Dudley elected to Signet Society. Dr. Franke and Professor Hayes named honorary members. Holistic list from ’89 includes Albee Beale Dunham George Harding Lefavour White. The Harvard Index, edited by G. P. Knapp, lists societies, athletic records, students, and anniversary exercises.
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Herbert Welsh
Philadelpia
Sanders Theatre
A.T. Dudley
Signet Society
Franke
J. J. Hayes
Everett Atheneum
Albee
Beale
Dunham
George
Harding
Lefavour
White
Harvard
G. P. Knapp
Witty Clippings From Various Papers On Life And Law
A collage of quips and jokes from multiple papers touching on politics printing presses elves of fashion and social manners. It includes jests about Major Dobbin Jimcrack Jr gas meters and a barber shop vacant chair gag. Also notes a joke about a widow and a quip on election day legality.
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Lowell
Philadelphia
Major Dobbin Jimerack, Sr
Minor Dobbin Jimcrack, Jr
Boston Commercial Bulletin
M. Goblet
Ohio
Detroit Free Press
Ryde
Isle of Wight
England
Prince of Wales
Appley Towers
William Hutt
Solent
St. Albans
Bartholdi
St. Paul
Crawford
United States Army
King
Stannard
N. Y. Sun
Philip Ferdinand Chesterfield Randolph Livingstone
Kneeler
Puck
Boston
Question of sense and courage in repeal debate
The author argues that if Democrats repeal the silver law, the silver party would lose all appeal and political value. The piece frames bold legislative action as necessary, suggesting the party’s future hinges on courage and prudence.
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N. Y
Public Utterances and Earnestness Questioned
A Massachusetts press roundly questions Blaine and Cleveland remarks. The Boston Advertiser criticizes Blaine as unstable while commenting Cleveland’s message lacks force and stimulating suggestiveness in a spectral reflection on public rhetoric.
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Boston Advertiser
Blaine
Mr. Cleveland
Springfield Republican
Indians and land ownership as path to civilization
Henry George denounces private land ownership while thoughtful observers argue that individual land rights could help Native Americans join civilized life. The Evening Post notes the paradox and suggests study with profit.
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Henry George
Mr. George
N. S. Evening Post
Reform in Theatre Bonnets
A World editorial notes public sentiment against tall theatre bonnets in Union Square Theatre. It urges removal of view obstruction and asks amiable women to prefer small bonnets or none to spare others from inconvenience.
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Union Square
Sherman plan to repeal sugar duties faces reform push
The Philadelphia Record notes Senator John Sherman proposes to repeal sugar duties, arguing protection harms Louisiana and Mississippi sugar planters while aiding Ohio wool growers. The piece argues reform of the tariff is unavoidable and critiques protectionist leaders for failing to block reform.
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John Sherman
Ohio
Louisiana
Mississippi
Sherman
Philadelphia
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London Saturday Review
Charles Francis Adams
Adams
Seward
Trent
Ripon
Henry M. Stanley
Old Tremont Temple
Edward King
John Boyle O'Reilly
Parker House
Livingstone
Stanley
Bowles Brothers
Tremont Temple
Tiffany
Epicurus
Taverner
NEW Books
Boston Dass
City Hall
Indian Rights
the Fine Arts
Harvard College Notes
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