Why They Come To Us A Look At European Immigration
A 1891 inquiry by Secretary Foster on emigration from Europe lists causes such as superior U S conditions, higher wages, shorter hours, and personal liberty. Reports note ticketed immigration by relatives, consular inspection limits, and methods to bar ineligible paupers or criminals from landing.
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Washineton
Foster
Europe
United States
Weber
New York
Judson N. Cross
Walter Kempster
Joseph Powderly
H. J. Schulthus
Kempster
Russia
Liverpool
Bremen
Congress
Great Steamship Companies
England
Commissioner Cross
Ireland
Scotland
Great Britain
Boston
Cross
Powderly
Schultus
Harvard College Annual Report Highlights Growth and Changes
Harvard College President Eliot releases the annual report to the Board of Overseers. The document notes a surge in student numbers especially in the scientific, graduate, and law schools, plus staff additions. It details reforms in arts and sciences, a shift to twelve standing divisions, and debates on a three-year BA path. The Law and Medical schools expand while dormitory needs grow. The report reflects on finances, endowments, and the aim to unify operations across Cambridge and Boston campuses.
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Eliot
Harvard College
James Russell Lowell
Orlando Witherspoon Doe
Lowell
Brooks
Department of Arts and Sciences
Faculty
Harvard University
Finance
Political Science
Philosophy
Harvard
England
United States
Lawrence Scientific School
Scientific School
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Divinity School
Law School
Austin Hall
Sibantet
Treasury
Boston
Consolidation Talks Between Edison and Thomson Houston
Thomson-Houston officials discuss a potential merger with Edison companies. Key figures Coffin Fish and Higginson decline specifics as talks remain premature. The interview notes public and legal uncertainties but suggests potential benefits from consolidation for both firms and customers.
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Thomson-Houston Company
Cofflin
Lynn
P. Fish
Cambridge
Henry L. Higginson
Commonwealth Avenue
Post
Higginson
C. A. Coffin
Brunswick
New York
F. P. Fish
Edison
Thomson-Houston
Many Lives at Risk in Hotel Fire on South Street
An early report describes a hotel fire on South Street where Mr Meares and others escaped before ladders arrived. A mistaken window led to a safe exit for an unknown woman while Mrs Meares fell from a window injuring herself. Fire engulfed upper floors as walls collapsed and unknown numbers perished or suffocated.
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Mr. Meares
Meares
Mrs. Meares
F. Knapp
Chicago
Dreadful Hotel Royal Fire Claims Many Lives
A devastating blaze at the Hotel Royal near Bryant Park left a smoking ruin at 5 15 PM. Firefighters found five dead and six injured with about seventy six missing amid a crowded scene as authorities identified victims including Harry C. Levy of Strauss Freeman and other guests, staff, and locals. Dozens of names and statuses followed, with morgue and hospital holds confirming casualties and ongoing inquiries into the missing.
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Hotel Royal
Bryant Park
Harry C. Levy
Strauss & Freeman
Broadway
Fire list reveals fifty seven saved at Gedney House
Report lists fifty seven permanent guests and eleven staff saved after the blaze. It notes fifty five employees total and many transients registered under assumed names. Names of saved individuals include P. Taylor and Colonel John Taylor among others, with a Boston man missing and a hotel register damaged during the search. A newspaper man accused of stealing the register faces possible larceny charges.
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P. Taylor
W. P. Pierce
Fred Ulman
H. G.thompkins
W. G. Andenried, Jr
Mrs. Kripp
W. G. Buchanan
E. S. Fonday
Burt Tenant
J. M. Powers
H. M. Brown
E Ruperdon
Blodgett E. Ball
C. Lepler
White
T. G. Hardman
W. N. Scott
Langdon Sweet
G. S. Maguire
J. E. Cary
E. Titus
Mr. Gibson
Newport
Frederick Ulman
Briggs
M. J. Levy
Phelps
Simon Uhlman
F. Ulman
Winter
Mr. Forbes
Huzzey
Martin Yardman
F. Olsen
Porter
Underwood
Harding
Schoen
KE. T. Leonard
Leonard
Philadelphia
H. H. Toulin
City
Conn
C. M. White
Nyack
J. C. Williams
Albany
H. O. Warren
R. Marrong
Boston
John Thompson
Thomas Gould
F. R. Luehfel
Mr. White
Chicago
Mr. Folkner
Connecticut
E. L. Harding
F. A. Clark
Clark Hotel
Tell It to the Post Gambling Inquiry Request
The Post is asked to supply a complete list of Boston gambling resorts with addresses and, if possible, proprietors and managers. Readers are urged to send any known locations to the newspaper at once for verification.
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Boston
Powers Recalls Royal Hotel Fire In Fortieth Street Review
James T Powers, famed comedian, recites the deadly Royal Hotel fire on Fortieth Street after witnessing the horror from near the hotel. He describes flames leaping the airshaft, screams of trapped occupants, rescues, and the peril faced by those leaping or clinging to windows as firemen struggled to reach the upper floors.
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James T. Powers
Mr. Powers
Fortieth Street
Sixth Avenue
Hotel Royal
Thirty-ninth Street
Park Place disaster at Hotel Royal morgue scene described
A fire at the Hotel Royal and adjacent Park Place buildings in August caused a mass evacuation and a frantic search for victims. Firemen recovered Henry C. Levy and several others while authorities said about 15 to 25 may have died, with many unaccounted for and rooms cleared. Notable escapes include Noonan and owner Schoenfeld, and losses totaled around 250000.
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Park Place
Henry C. Levy
Thirtieth Street
Levy
Sixth Avenue
Cooper
West Thirtieth Street
Edward Lauterbach
J. Uhlmann
Mr. Meares
Noonan
Jersey City
Hotel Royal
L. M. Schoenfeld
Vendome
Schoenfeld
Rockford
Ind
the Royal
Mr. Schoenfeld
Human Israel
Bowery
Gicquel
Fire Department
Gove Doubts Blaine Letter While Pushing Nomination Outlook
Ex Alderman Jesse M. Gove doubts a Washington letter attributed to Blaine is genuine and says leading Republicans still favor Blaine for the presidency. He notes Blaine’s strong health, the party unity, and that Harrison could be nominated if Blaine withdraws. Other quotes cite Ames Parkman Wilson and Hart on 1888- era politics.
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Jesse M. Gove
Mr. Blaine
Washington
The
Post
Blaine
Clarkson
Mr. Gove
Steve Elkins
Knight
Steve
Gove
Sherman
Alger
Lincoln
Ames
Harrison
Massachusetts
William Power Wilson
Hnry Parkman
Postmaster Hart
Careful Living and Scott's Emulsion Ad Offer
Scrofula is described as a disease of early life with home knowledge being unreliable. The ad asserts chemists make Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil and that doctors should guide its use. It offers a free book on careful living and lists Scott & Bowns, chemists in New York, as the contact.
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Scott
Scott & Bowns
Srh Avenue
New York
Blaine's withdrawal opens race for Harrison to lead
The Tribune laments Blaine's decision to stay out and warns Republicans of sorrow yet notes the move clears the field for General Harrison. It argues Democrats should field a strong Western candidate and warns missteps could cost them the contest.
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Blaine
the Tribune
United States
Harrison
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Annette N. Moen
Fountain
Minn
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Promptto
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Clarence W. Kuer
Hazelton
Penn
Walrer L. Yates
Isabella Mrarts
Herperr Harpine
Riccard Mrargés
Opepian L. Lusk
Gedney House
Slate
Beauty
Corry
May and Child
C. Halderbrandt
F. A. Cuarx
Walter Carter
Red Bank
N. J
R. J. Burgess
Brooklyn
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Willliam McLean
O. A. Murphy
Anniz ComMinGs
Clark’s Hotel
M. C. Clark
Clark’s Tavern
A. H. Clark
Frank A. Clark
Rupert
Lt. Johnson & CO
Mass
Boston Veterinary Hospital
Dedham and
Albany Sts
Tremont
G. O. ‘Taylor
New England
C. H. Graves & Sons
Jesse MM. Gove
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