Boston Society Hearst discusses Vinland sagas and Northmen
At the Bostonian Society Old State House meeting Professor E N Horsford supported Vinland locating on New England coast but not Watertown. Rev Edmund F Slatter traced Icelandic sagas and Leif Ericsson voyages, while Hamilton A Hills described three early Boston views by Richard Byron and thanked Edward L Pierce for the gifted drawings from Castle Howard.
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E. N. Horsford
Cambridge
Bostonian Society
Old State House
America
Edmund F. Slatter
Horsford
New England
Watertown
S. H. Russell
Slatter
Iceland
Greenland
Leif Ericsson
Bodfish
Vinland
Hamilton A. Hill
Boston
England
Mr. Hill
Ri. Byron
Richard Byron
R.N
Admiral John Byron
Isabella Byron
Edward L. Pierce
Castle Howard
Lord Morpeth
Bostonian_Society
Pierce
Hill
Church of England
Lady Carlisle
Long Wharf
Fort Hill
Town Cove
Gallop’s Point
Kilby Street
Merchants’ Row
Dock Square
Custom House
Cotton Hill
Drake
Pemberton Square
Dorchester Bay
Blue Hills
Hollis Street Meeting House
Roxbury
Dorchester Meeting House
Charlestown
Barton’s Point
Charles River
Breed
McLean Asylum
Lord Carlisle
Post Publishing Company Payment Notice
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Post Publishing Company
Emperor's Banquet Address Sparks European Tension
The Emperor of Germany boasted of his country’s greatness at a Frankfurt banquet, stating his ardent wish for its respect and his ascent to the throne. The remarks, though personally harmless, are seen as a war mood warning for Europe amid growing concern.
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Germany
Frankfurt
Europe
Ambitious Ship Railway Linking Northumberland Strait and Fundy
A major commercial project envisions a ship railway seventeen miles long between Northumberland Strait and the Bay of Fundy. It would save about five hundred miles of water travel and cost 5 500 000 dollars. Owners expect a profitable dividend thanks to the vast time savings for vessels and anticipate strong interest from business leaders nationwide.
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Northumberland Strait
Bay of Fundy
McKinley Faces Difficult Task on Tariff Bill
The new Ways and Means committee under Mr. McKinley prepares for an early tariff bill. Public opinion has shifted since the last Congress and divisions within the party widen as debate over tariff restructuring intensifies.
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Committee On Ways and Means
Washington
McKinney
Senate
Cleveland Letter Praises Grand Army But Questions Its Politics
A letter from President Cleveland to a Pennsylvania Grand Army post defended charity and criticized partisan use of the Grand Army of the Republic. He urged reform to prove the group’s nonpartisan aims and argued that the best soldier should be the best citizen, contrasting strong stance with timid officials seeking the soldier vote.
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Cleveland
Grand Army
Pennsylvania
Grand “Army of the Republic
Grand Army of the Republic
Senator Chandler Seeks Moderate Bill on Federal Elections
Chandler introduces a bill advance of LopGE aimed at depriving states of the right to conduct congressional elections. The measure appears moderate and omits references to federal soldiers at polls, suggesting a different approach than LopGE envisions.
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Chandler
Lopge
Chandler Plan for Federal Election Oversight Draws Critics
The proposal would place election conduct with U S courts and commissioners chosen by Congressional candidates. It requires cross party service toappear fair but risks fraud through candidate collusion and favors partisan control. Critics contrast it with Sherman’s plan to appoint officers by the President, noting constitutional and state rights concerns.
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Chandler
Sherman
City Election Prompts Calls for Reform and Nonpartisanship
The reelection of Mayor Harr and ally Mr. Meehan signals support for party methods in city government. Critics urge reforms toward independent, businesslike administration and early citizen-led movements to push for good government.
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Harr
Hant
Michael Meehan
Hart
Meehan
Galvin
Mmrehan
Jofery H. O’neil
Honest
New York Docks Investigation Calls for Thorough Reorganization
The dock department inquiry ends with testimony showing mismanagement and calls for major reform. Mayor Grant may move to remove commissioners, while critics warn the action could be partisan and urge systemic change beyond replacing officials.
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New York Dock Department
Grant
Haseen
New York Times
Tammany
Hill
Evening Post
Hunt
Tammany “Hall
Independent sentiment grows in Boston politics
The text asserts rising independent, non-partisan sentiment among Boston residents and calls for trustworthy leadership from sincere men to establish it as a dominant force in city government.
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Boston
Plugging Out Electricity
A Philadelphia inventor proposes a fusible plug suit to protect pedestrians from exposed trolley current. The design mixes insulating outer wear with a fusible alloy inner sole that melts at 211 degrees Fahrenheit, aiming to stop dangerous electricity from traveling through contact.
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Electric
Philadelphia
Patent Office
Fusible plug suit invention showcased in Boston era
A writer relays details of an inventor's fusible plug clothing and horse gear amid debates on safety fashion. The piece notes epaulettes and hats made to melt or insulate, cites tests, and hints at patents and a Boston scene with street observations and reflections on charity and city life.
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Boylston Street
Cambridge
Kepison
Thibet
Yucatan
New Hampshire
State Street
State House
Diplomatic Wines Ad Draws Fire in Pan American Congress
The piece criticizes a Washington wine advertisement tied to a Department of State conference certificate dated Nov 22. It accuses businessman Wituiam E Curtis and a signature "Wm. EK Curtis" of promoting commercial favors under diplomatic cover. Observers doubt the conference will be used merely for advertising.
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Wituiam E. Curtis
Wanamaker
Pan- American Congress
Washington
Department of State, Inter‘‘national American Conference
Wm. EK
Curtis
Boarne
Boston readers get a taste of Ibsen's range in New Plays
The review notes familiarity with A Doll's House and The Pillars of Society before reading Ghosts to reveal InseN at his best. It comments that when Mrs. Winstow reads An Enemy of the People they will see how dull he can be at his worst.
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King’s Chapel
Tremont Street
Jacob Sheafe
Thomas Brattle
New England
Brattle Square
Harvard College
Ireland
C. Saint-Saens
Senor
Pablo de Sarasate
Beethoven
Albert
Germany
Schubert-Liszt
Sarasate
Saint-Saens
Damrosch
Gift of stamps to the Czar returned by officials
A young man sent a collection of postage stamps to the Czar, but Russian officials sent it back. They feared the mysterious package might contain dynamite. The incident echoes past fears of items with a stick being dangerous.
Secretary Tracy Proposes English Designs for Battleships
Republican critics target Secretary Whitney while Secretary Tracy plans to adopt English designs for the new battleships. This shift would be seen as correct by supporters amid current debates.
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Whitney
Tracy
Beard devotion marks the Herald's Elizabethan tone
The Herald exhibits a distinct Elizabethan peculiarity, praising its beard with notable zeal. The house of news favors a signature style that aligns with a proud, old world persona.
Diamonds Rise Again as Rhine Stones Remain Cheap
The article notes diamonds advancing in price while Rhine stones stay inexpensive. Analysts suggest consumer shifts due to diamond price trends and ongoing affordability of Rhine stones influence.
Coy wins $500 prize for best acre of potatoes
The American Agriculturist awarded $500 to Charles K. Coy of Aroostook County Maine for the best acre of potatoes. His crop yielded 738 bushels, proving the Australian system’s success to even the most skeptical observers.
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Charles K. Coy
Aroostook County
Opera Review of Postilion of Lonjumeau in Boston
Emma Juch company presents Adolphe Adam opera at the Boston Theatre with Hedmondt, Knight, Pieri, Bellini and Freebert in the cast. Hedmondt shows improved tone though falters on high notes. Bellini gives a creditable yet uneven performance while the chorus struggles to be heard over the orchestra. Tomorrow Raust to be staged with Charles Turner as lead and Miss Juch as Marguerite.
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Adolphe Adam
Boston
Emma Juch Opera Company
Boston Theatre
Chapelon
E.sseres
Charles Hedmondt Bug
E. N. Knight Marquis de Courcy
Frank Pieri Bourdett
Guise Madeleine
Laura Bellini
Marie Freebert
Hedmondt
Laura Ellini
Knight
Pieri
Raust
Charles Turner
Miss Juch
Marguerite
Illness of Poet Browning in Venice and Austrian Succession Plan
Robert Browning is ill in Venice with a severe bronchitis attack. Reports say the Emperor of Austria has signed a decree naming Archduke Charles Louis as imperial regent if the Emperor cannot rule due to any cause or absence. Charles Louis is Maximilian's eldest surviving brother and a cavalry officer, following Crown Prince Rudolf's death.
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Robert Browning
Venice
Austria
Charles Louis
Rudolf
Charles
Maximilian
Ventilation of the Boston Law School defended
Samuly C Bennett of Boston replies to a letter in the Post dated December 10 defending the Boston Law School's ventilation. He argues the school has proper facilities and has followed inspector suggestions, refuting claims of inadequate air flow and missing ventilators while noting a monitor roof and a fixed transom over the doorway.
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Boston Law School
Lesture Hall
Mass culture muses on slang and science history
A breezy column notes shifting talk of masher origins from Romany language to modern slang, and highlights a London plan to celebrate Dr. William Gilbert. It lists notable savants like Sir W. Thomson, Lord Rayleigh, Tyndall, and J. C. Adams backing the De Magnete republication in 1900.
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Brimsoe
Axin
Count Herbert Bismarck
Ovent
Massachusetts
Lewiston Journal
Herman Merivale
London
William Gilbert
Queen Elizabeth
Bacon
Galileo
Kepler
de Magnete
W. Thomson
Jonathan Hutchinson
Lord Rayleigh
Tyndall
Reinhold
John Lubbock
Hughes
Norman Lockyer
J. C. Adams
Sarasate and D Albet Give Enthusiastic Sarasate Concert
The third Sarasate DAlbert recital drew an eager house at Music Hall. Beethoven DAlberts performance praised for classical reading yet Dam roschs conducting unsettled the orchestra and soloists.
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D’albert
Music Hall
Oberon
Weber
Nananely
Eugen D’albert
Joach Ralf Senor
Pablo de Sarasate
Boston Orchestral Club opens sixth season with cheery program
The Boston Orchestral Club launched its sixth season in Association Hall on Boylston Street before a bright social crowd. Miss Shaw on harp and conductor George W. Chadwick led a varied program featuring Cherubini, Caldicott, Wallace, Garrett Rose, Reinecke, Gounod, and Delibes with chorus and orchestra. The reviewer praised the performance, noted strong chorus work, and urged a better hall to house future concerts.
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Boston Orchestral Club
Association Hall
Boylston Street
Miss Shaw
Harp
George W. Chadwick
Nazareth
Czardas
Coppelia
Delibes
America
Caldicott
Garrett
Isabelle
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Cherubini
Berthold
Igre
Lovely Reese
He Lane
G. W. Chadwick
Vincent Wallace
Garrett Rose
Alvars Miss Shaw
Reinecke
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