New Books The French Revolution by Morse Stephens
Mr Morse Stephens argues his history of the French Revolution is essential for English readers to study democracy in practice. He critiques Lafayette and lauds Mirabeau while noting the moral lessons from their lives and the era’s social divisions. The first volume ends in 1791 with biographical sketches and explorations of Physiocrats and colonial impacts.
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Mr. Stephens
Lafayette
Marquis
Paris
George Wasington
America
Mirabeau
Stephens
Marie Antoinette
Mme. de Chambonas
Mme. de Sabran
Mme. Necker
Mme. Talma
Mme. de Beauharnais
Mdlle de Méncourt
Mile de Mériecourt
Marseilles
François Quesnay
Turgot
Russia
Adam Smith
San Domingo
Martinique
Mauritius
Morse Stephens
New York
Charles Scribner’s Sons
Boston
W. B. Clarke
Carruth
Price
New England
Hamelin
Taverner
Boston Post Publishing Co Milk Subscriptions Rates
The Boston Post Publishing Co announces subscription rates for Milk editions with daily and weekly options. Details include daily one year nine dollars six months four fifty three months two twenty five one month seventy five cents and weekly Fridays one year one dollar and fifty cents.
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Washington Street
Post Publishing Company
Washington
New York Ave
French Ministry Doubts and Powderly At Odds With Labor
The Boston Post reports growing doubt about France's new ministry amid harsh press commentary. It notes M Goblet nicknamed the little minister from Amiens and that ministerial tenure may be brief. Powderly’s Columbus talks failed as the Knights of Labor split to form a federation amid accusations and counterclaims. The congress endorses nine hours work and the Labor party, but internal strife tempers any unity.
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M. de Freycinet
Amiens
M. Goblet
New York
Powderly
Chicago
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Knights of Labor
Paris
McLane
Europe
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Guise
Cooperative Commonwealth
Germany
Socialistic-Labor Party
Switzerland
England
William Morris
Hyndman
Liberal Party
Chamber of Deputies
Belgium
Parti Ourrier
Athens
Norway
Storthing
United States
United Labor
Mr. George
Chicago Knights of Labor
Prince Ferdinand Emerges as Bulgarian Throne Candidate
The candidate Prince Ferdinand of Saxe Coburg gains backing as the Bulgarian Sobranje weighs election. Described as young and popular he secures Austria's influence and a potential Russian response could influence Bulgarian policy.
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Saxe- Coburg
Austria
Russia
Alexander
St. Petersburg
Bulgaria
Republicans Back McNeill With George Campaign Push
The Republican city managers have given McNeill a strong campaign by securing Henry George for two speeches, a move seen as generous but unlikely to reduce Mayor O'Brien’s majority. Critics view it as aiding Alderman Hart by a Socialism diversion, while some say the managers act more disinterested than public.
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Henry George
O’brien
Hart
Hart replies to County Democracy in bid for votes
Alderman Hart vows to run city affairs in a way that would please County Democracy leaders Cronin Cox Cherrington Meehan and others. He implies satisfying the faction would require replacing existing Republican appointees, signaling a tense clash over control and patronage.
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County Democracy
Cronin
Cox
Cherrington
Meehan
O’brien
Debate over Mayor O'Brien Hart candidacy and city loans
The Advertiser argues against Alderman Hart citing his partisanship and the debt and tax limits. It endorses Mayor O'Brien for steadier adherence to the law and prudent financing. The piece also surveys socialist growth in Europe and warns against proscriptive measures affecting municipal policy.
Summary of Electoral Vote Counting Bill Up for Passage
A bill to regulate counting of electoral votes makes state determinations final. It provides for disputes to be settled by state processes and, if two rival returns exist, the jointly accepted one by both Houses of Congress. It notes potential complications but seems complete given current experience.
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Congress
City Loans Spark Editorial Clash Over Taxes
The Advertiser attacks Mayor O Brien and a low tax rate, arguing district loans totaling 4 284 000 over two years. Alderman Hart supported all loans. major items include Court House 850 000 Mystic sewer and water renewals 716 000 and other smaller sums passed without dissent.
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Advertiser
Alderman Hart
Stamford Street
Hart
O’brien
Court House
Mystic
O’ Brien
Lord Salisbury on Irish Tenants Pay or Leave
Lord Salisbury suggests Irish tenants who cannot pay should go but cautions the issue is serious. The remark evokes Captain Baldwig and a scene with Mr. Pickwick to hint at dry humor masking a grave policy question.
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Lord Salisbury
Captain Baldwig
Mr. Pickwick
Browne Nominated for Ward 11 Common Council Seat
The nomination of Alexander P Browne, son of Causten Browne, as candidate for Ward 11 council seat is welcomed. Browne is described as a capable lawyer with high character and independent judgment, and the editorial urges a vigilant youthful public spirit to steer city government toward a popular democratic tone.
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Alexander P. Browne
Cojmon Council
Browne
Causten Browne
Mr. Browne
Audubon Society Reaches Seventeenth Thousand Members
The Audubon Society for the Protection of Birds has enrolled its seventeenth thousand members since February announcements and April certificates. The group, promoting bird protection, aims to place a local secretary in every town and issues certificates with John James Audubon’s portrait. Address information is given for inquiries in New York City.
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Audubon Society For the Protection of Birds
Plaa
Keen Society
John James Audubon
Audubon Society
Park Row
New York City
Bazaar Planned for Father Roche Boys Home on Bennet Street
About sixty ladies and gentlemen met at Father Roche's working boys' home to arrange a bazaar for the home. John Conlon presided as committees reported progress. A committee including Father Roche, John Condon, and J W Denehvy will invite the Governor and Mayor to the opening on Thursday December 16. The bazaar runs ten days, Sundays excepted.
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Bennet Street
John Conlon
John Condon
J. W. Denehvy
New Printing Advances Highlight Juvenile Books and Open Court Venture
Worthington company of New York adopts two new illustration processes for juveniles in Worthington's Annual and From Meadow Sweet to Mistletoe. The Open Court journal, successor to the Index, will publish in Chicago under B F Underwood and wife, promoting secular, scientific discourse and universal justice.
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Vanderbilt and Meissonier
Chicago
Open Court
Free Religious Association
B. F. Underwood
Revival of The Drunkard and Boston theatre lore
The writer laments Booth returning to Colley Cibber’s Richard III at the Boston Theatre and recalls a 1844 Boston Museum revival of The Drunkard. They compare stage tastes, discuss past performers like Julia Middleton and Adelaide Phillips, and ponder old galleries, mermaids, and rat troubles as a window into Boston’s theatrical history.
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Richard Ir
Boston Theatre
Colley Cibber
Mr. Winter
Henry VI
Buckingham
Richard
Booth
Museum
W.H. Smith
Keach
Mrs. Vincent
William Warren
Thomas Comer
Draimetis
Julia Middleton
A. Phillips
Europe
Adelaide Phillips
Fragmented editorial snarl fires partisan blame in Chicago letter
A reader letters column blasts Republican press as weak and failing to deliver credible public health reporting. The writer mocks the party’s approach and calls the papers dismal and cowardly in tone.
Not Convincing on Treasury Surplus Warning
The Commercial Advertiser notes that even strong claims of surplus revenue require more proof from Mr. Morrill to reassure the public that the nation is not entering an era of fiscal excess.
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Treasury
Interstate Commerce Brings Hope for Law to Check Railroads
The Providence Journal notes that initial efforts on interstate commerce will be tentative yet aim to settle a difficult issue. It stresses the vast power of railways and corporations and the need for a just, equitable law to curb excesses, acting as a brake on rapid corporate growth.
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Providence Journal
Firmness and Moderation Needed in Fisheries Talks
The Chicago Inter-Ocean argues that a firm yet moderate approach is required in resolving fishery disputes with England. It criticizes Mr. Bayard for lacking firmness against opposition and for making concessions to power.
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England
Bayard
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Money as Merchandise in Monetary Theory
The Chicago News reports a critique of the monetary schoolmen who treat money as a measure of values. It argues money of all kinds is merchandise, governed by supply and demand, losing value when abundant and gaining value when scarce.
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Manning
Chicago News
Election machinery deemed a serious constitutional mistake
The Philadelphia Telegraph comments that the presidential election system created by the Constitution has never operated as intended and remains prone to breakdowns that threaten the nation's safety, honor, and welfare.
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Pation
Philadelphia Telegraph
Quitclaim for the people against monopolies urged by Courier-Journal
A Louisville Courier-Journal editorial warns that if actions continue, the public will lose the means to resist monopolies and may need to accept an omnibus quitclaim surrender. The piece portrays extortion risk and calls for decisive action to curb corporate power.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Suspension Seen as Best Way Out for Benton
The New Haven Register suggests suspending Benton amid rumors of serious disloyalty to the administration, arguing he deserves little mercy given his opposition to official principles.
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Benton
New Haven Register
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