Broader Scheme for Horticultural Society Plan
A Boston reader opposes the Public Garden scheme and urges the Massachusetts Horticultural Society to pursue a comprehensive plan. The letter advocates Franklin Park as a suitable site for a grand complex with horticultural displays, zoological collections, and art objects, noting growing city sprawl and the potential for an elevated railroad to shuttle visitors.
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Fairmount Park
Philadelphia
Franklin Park
Boston Post Publishing Co. Subscriptions Rates Policy
The Boston Post Publishing Co announces subscription rates for Daily and Weekly editions. Rates list, mailing terms, and payment to the Post Publishing Company. Editorial policy requires full name and address with any communications for good faith, and notes manuscripts will not be returned.
Newspaper Section Placements Noted for Sixth Seventh Pages
The Financial and Commercial Departments will be found on the Sixth and Seventh pages, while the Ship News appears on the Third page.
Financiers Shaken by Berlin Paris Tensions
The Paris bourse nears panic amid war fears while Austrian premier Kalnoky warns of rising Germany France tension. In Washington a legal ethics issue arises as Justice Gray recuses himself for stock ties to Bell and Justice Field sits despite Cyrus W Field’s Western Union holdings.
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Paris
Count Kalnoky
Germany
France
Supreme Court
Washington
Justice Gray
Bell Company
Justice Field
Cyrus W. Field
Western Union Telegraph Company
Bell Telephone Company
Mail contracts shift eyed after three month trial
The British post office plans to end current transatlantic mail contracts after a three month term and revert the Southampton weekly service to Queenstown. Critics note delays stem from Queenstown routes via Inman and Guion, not Southampton. A faster Cunard Tuesday Boston and Thursday New York mails are urged to improve timely delivery.
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Queenstown
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Guion
Cunard Line
Boston
North German
White Star
New York
Legislature Sets Course as New Petitions Begin
Lawmakers in both houses faced a deluge of petitions and orders yesterday with more expected today before strict limits on new business take effect. Notable items include Stanwood’s paid Washington agents plan and proposals on coast defense, navy funding, poll tax, city ward redivision, liquor laws, woman suffrage, and utility regulation.
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Brookline
Washington
Congress
Fitzgerald
Boston
The O Neill Trial Verdict in New York
The case of Alderman O Neil reached a verdict of guilty after late night deliberations. Prosecutors weakened the link tying Alderman McQuade to bribery by challenging confessions from informers Fullgraff and Dutty. A servant girl from a nearby house testified to meetings and identified McLaughlin.
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New York
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Dutty
Combine
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Trial of O Neill Highlights Quiet Justice
The trial of the third member of the notorious combine drew less public interest as witnesses contradicted by the widow of McLaughlin and a house visitor questioned meetings and visits. Conviction or acquittal hinged on jurors' belief in these witnesses, marking a calmer, more unbiassed justice compared with earlier cases.
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O’ Neil
President lingers over interstate commerce bill objections arise
The President hesitates to fully back the interstate commerce bill amid broader concerns about government reach over private enterprise. The piece notes railroads benefited from public bounty yet face large past costs, while objections focus on rate discrimination and pooling, arguing both are natural industry growth not easily restrained by law.
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Congress
President may send bill back to Congress for reconsideration
The speaker notes that if the President believes the bill passed by large majorities is unjust, he could return it to Congress for further consideration. The remark implies possible presidential action to reexamine the measure through legislative channels.
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Congress
Economic View of the Strike Shows Costs and Strain
The piece argues the railroad strike spreads from steamers to trains, hurting eastern commerce as 25,000 workers in New York and New Jersey lose earnings of about 37,500 dollars daily. It notes relief is unlikely soon, warns of widespread unemployment, and critiques usury and political handling by Boston officials and lawmakers.
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Knights of Labor
New Jersey
Lord Randolph Churchill Speaks to Parliament in Noted Speech
The speech by Lord Randolph Churchill in Parliament earns praise from both Liberal Daily News and Conservative London Standard. Both papers deem the address a telling display of allegiance to Conservative policy with liberal leanings. Churchill backs his party while opposing Unionists and Mgr Chamberlain, signaling a cautious path for Conservative progress.
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Liberal Daily News
London Standard
Cable
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Mgr. Chamberlain
Modern Usury and the Image of Shylock
The piece contrasts Shylock’s usury with modern attitudes toward debt and regulation. It notes that ancient lenders were tolerated as necessary villains, supported by a romantic aura around the figure, while contemporary society seeks tighter income-based regulation of expenditures.
Likely Selection of Father Harkins as Providence Bishop Candidate
The churchman Father Matthew Harkins of St James Church is seen as a strong successor to Bishop Hendricken in the Providence diocese. He is praised for being connected to the people, educated, a scholar, and capable of addressing French speaking congregations. The idea of creating a Fall River diocese is not adopted but may be revisited.
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St. James’s Church
Hendricken
Providence
Fall River
Woonsocket
Pawtucket
New Bedford
Rhode Island
Newport
Father Harkins
New England
Boston Observer Notes New Legislature Faces and Figures
A Boston observer visits the Massachusetts House to compare its look with historic predecessors. He highlights Kent of Worcester and Hallett of Nantucket among striking members, notes businesslike decor and a shift from rustic to urban features, and ponders the Assembly’s forthcoming work through next June.
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Hampden
New England
Union
Bohemian Girl at Boston Theatre Draws Record Crowd
The Ideals opened to the largest Boston Theatre audience of the season with Balfe’s Bohemian Girl. Performances praised Mlle de Lussan as Ardine and Mr. Carl as Thaddeus, while critiques note lacked dramatic intensity in key scenes and Miss Avery’s Queen voice, though ensemble chorus and orchestra received high marks. Tonight Martha will be staged with Marie Stone, Mile. Lablache, and others in the cast.
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Fair Land
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Clement Bainbridge
Boston
Clorestine
Miss Avery
Martha
Mise Marie Stone
Mile. Lablache
Nancy
W. H. Lawton
Lionel
W. H. Clark
Plunkett
Tristram
Seventy third meeting of Auxiliary Bible Society held
The Female Auxiliary Bible Society met at Mrs. R. C. Winthrop’s home with Rev. E. E. Hale leading prayer. Reports on Bible distribution were presented. Mrs. A. J. Gordon and Mrs. J. T. Heard joined the board of managers, Alpheus Hardy elected auditor, and Mrs. Winthrop remained president. Rev. Philip Moxom was reappointed chaplain.
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Female Auxiliary Bible Society
R. C. Winthrop
E. E. Hale
A. J. Gordon
J.T. Heard
Alpheus Hardy
Philip Moxom
Reavnoi
Popular Worthy Lord Iddesleigh Remembered in Devonshire
A tribute to Lord Iddesleigh marks him as the county’s most popular worthy. He was a generous landlord, devonshire storyteller, and a well read gentleman whose shyness and broad interests mirrored Gladstone. He enjoyed country life, literature, and amateur acting.
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London
Lord Iddesleigh
Devonshire
John Karslake
Pynes
Mr. Gladstone
Welch Denies Bell Official Role in Meucci Patent Negotiation
Boston businessman FE Welch states he acted on his own behalf in dealings with Antonio Meucci over the telephone patent. He asserts he never served as an officer or official of the Bell Telephone Company and that Bell did not use him to obtain Meucci's claim. He says his prior statements depended on further evidence, which was not pursued.
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Major Gould
Beyord
Wilbur
Suffolk
Reed
Bristol
Warren
Robert Howard
Fall River
Senate
Coridor
Howard
Knights of Labor
O'Sullivan
Lawrence
O’sullivan
Shylock
Antonio Meucci
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Graham’s
FE. B. Welch
Boston
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Goodwin
Bell Telephone Company
Mencci
Meucci
Oddities and Opinions From a Colorful Column
A mosaic of insights and quips from early 20th century press, noting comments on theaters and heads, a public speaking book, rose prices, Southern prohibitionists, Hue treasure misvaluation, Bret Harte quips, King Kalakaua receives Bibles, summer gloom, street music, thrift in diplomacy, a spiral neck dime museum exhibit, Winkelmeier the giant in London, Beecher on winter, Berlin court sausages and eggs gifts, and a pianist's note of hand.
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London
Chang
Freidburg
Upper Austria
Henry Ward Beecher
Brooklyn
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Berlin
Salters
Halle
Boston Commercial Bulletin
City Notes and Meetings Reported Across Boston
At the Continental Sugar Refinery annual meeting Edward Whitney was named president and J Cunningham clerk and treasurer with a slate of directors. National Mortgage and Debenture Company of Boston elected a dozen directors with George May named treasurer and clerk. The Woman's Press Association heard Mrs. Sally Joy White on her journalism entry. Minstrels seats go on sale for this evening at Music Hall with Germania orchestra overture at 7 30 and the forty minstrel overture at 7 45 Governor Ames and staff expected. Railroad freight bans hit routes to New York and south due to a strike. Joseph Cook to discuss probation after death and modern Christianity failures in upcoming lectures and symposiums.
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J. Cunningham
Silas Pierce
Charles E. Moody
John B. Pierce
George H. Allen
National Mortgage and Debenture Company of Boston
Cordley, Young & Fuller
Devonshire Street
Samuel N. Brown
Samuel R. Heywood
Frank R. Cordley
George May
Clark W. Hatch
Charles J. Glidden
William B. Fowler
Charles A. Rogers
Charles L. James
Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance
State Street
Woman’s Press Association
School Street
Sally Joy White
Longwood Minstrels
Music Hall
Germania
Governor Ames
Boston
New York
New England
Joseph Cook
Parishioners Accept McCoy Loss at St Johns Worcester
In Worcester on February 1, St John’s parishioners decide to drop efforts to keep Rev. Father McCoy. The bishop defers to a diocesan priest committee and notes he could reverse the order with one word. A testimonial fund is set by the parishioners and the St John’s Guild to honor Father McCoy.
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Spreciau
St. John’s
Father McCoy
St.John’s Guild
Father Burke
O'Reilly
St. John’s Guild
Current Comment on Tariff and Ocean Marine
The Chicago News argues that the tariff harmed ocean marine by reducing iron steamers and weakening competitiveness against Britain and smaller European states. It contends pre tariff growth reversed after enactment, leaving domestic shipping diminished in vessels and effectiveness.
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National death by own action critique of Congress
The Washington Post objects to Congress as it fears the nation faces grave peril from its own actions and argues seacoast defense is neglected in a rare display of political recklessness.
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Washington Post
Senate refuses to confirm Matthews amid color and politics
The Senate shows a pretence of refusing to confirm Matthews, masking color and political motives, while Ingalls is urged to drop the matter as previous sentiments would block any favorable yarn.
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Matthews
Ingalls
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Cleveland Administration Questioned by Sun on Democracy Support
The Sun editorial questions whether the Democratic party under Mr. Cleveland is closer to the people and whether new blood has been felt in his administration. It asks if he relies on discontented recruits from another party and suggests success depends on convincing the party.
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Chicago Socialists Target Small Business Movement
The Chicago Socialists advocate abolishing the United States army and plan to push further against the Marine Band, seen as one of the few remaining symbols of a large navy, according to the New York World editorial.
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Chicago
United States Army
Marine Band
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What Government Can Do
Government can act to keep public expenditure low while ensuring order and safety, interfere as little as possible with enterprise, sanction currency of equal value worldwide, and maintain fair, efficient justice administration. These are the positive lines to help the people.
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Time for Action on Labor Legislation Needs Real Reform
The Brooklyn Union argues that decades of labor laws have yielded no real benefit. It urges leading national figures to replace outdated statutes with practical, modern regulations aligned to current conditions.
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Brooklyn Union
President Cleveland Seen as Patriotic in Public Duty
A former Washington correspondent asserts Cleveland acts for the good of the country and public service first, while remaining true to his party. The writer suggests Cleveland prioritizes national interests over party goals in appointments and policy.
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