Am herst Professor in Critical Condition. Public Figures Move
Various brief notes report Professor Mather at Amherst College in critical condition. Governor Ames plans a West Indies trip around the 20th. Rev. Roland Grant will accept a Boston pulpit. Vice-President Morton and wife plan a Southern pleasure trip later this month. Brazilian Interior Minister Aristides Lobo resigns over a clash with General Fonseca. Twain may visit England for Stanley reception, invited by Sir Francis De Winton. Mme Modjeska treated in New York for ankle injury with two weeks of limited mobility anticipated. Minnie Gale to portray parts in Philadelphia with Booth. Major William Hughes misidentified as Rugby founder’s brother. clarification letters from Hughes deny the claim and note Rugby visit in 1880 was not for founding purposes.
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Mather
Amherst College
Ames
New York
West Indies
Roland D. Grant
the Baptist Church
Beverly
Boston
Morton
Senhor Aristides Lobo
General Fonseca
Mark Twain
England
Stanley
Sir Francis de Winton
Mme. Modieska
Minnie Gale
Philadelphia
Mr. Booth
William Hughes
Long Branch
Rugby
Milton
Mass
Ewes
Newspaper section locations noted
The Financial Department appears on page six with the Commercial Department on pages six and seven, and the Ship News on page three of the issue.
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Ship News
Senator Plums Letter Critiques Kansas Farmers Tariff Theory
A 1890 note reports Senator Plums addressing a Kansas constituent about depressed agricultural interests, blaming an inadequate currency supply. The piece wryly notes the senator’s push to prompt farmers to speculate on financial theories they may not grasp, highlighting tariff effects.
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Plums
Kansas
Philadelphia mayor known for reform or boss machine
The Times of Philadelphia accuses Mayor Firmer of betraying reform aims by organizing a boss machine and securing Republican nomination through his control. An official 1 percent city salary assessment is said to fund the effort, totaling about $40,000 plus further sums on candidates, leaving his successor a heavy reform burden.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Firmer
Times
Firleer
Illinois Farmers Lose Money On Last Year Corn Crop
A Board of Agriculture report shows Illinois farmers produced 247 980 589 bushels at a cost of 268 272 872 dollars, about 975 dollars per acre, with crop value at 327 040 000 dollars, nearly 10 million dollars below the cost to produce it. Only 22 of 102 counties show a profit, highlighting widespread farmer indebtedness despite large harvests.
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Illinois Board of Agriculture
Illinois
State Board
Lyman Opposes Republican Tariff Policy in 1888 Campaign
The Providence Journal notes Arthur T. Lyman, a noted manufacturer, declined to back Harrison and argued the Republican tariff action risks national interests. He stated the Republican platform should not govern for the next four years and led a revolt against tariff tyranny.
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Providence Journal
Arthur T. “Lyman
Cleveland
Lyman
Republican Club
Fry
Harrison
Tariff Bill Ignores New England Iron Interests
The new tariff bill ignores New England iron manufacturers and pleases Pennsylvania iron men with no strong support from Republican Congress members west of the region. Boston commercial interests urged changes in Washington, but their section lacks political weight for consideration by party managers.
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New England
Pennsylvania
McKinLry
Boston
Washington
Tariff Debate Hints at House Rift Over McKinley Schedules
Washington dispatches indicate the McKinley tariff proposals may be crude and unequal, similar to last Congress senate bill. If realized, the measure could fracture the Republican majority in the House.
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House
Senate
Washington
Licensing shift in Boston police to courts debated
The House hears arguments on transferring liquor license power from the Boston Board of Police to the courts. The discussion centers on public policy versus partisanship, with critics noting partisan stakes and the board defending its impartiality. Domestic Irish policy, land questions, local government, and social reforms also appear in the broad speech context.
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Quincy
Board of Police
State House
Commonwealth
Supreme Court of the Commonwealth
Boston
Supreme Court
Queen Victoria's Speech Declares Noncommittal Policy
The Queen's speech read at Parliament yesterday outlines general ministry policy without specifics, reflecting Britain's governance by the House of Commons. The Liberal attack will focus on Portugal, with Gladstone cautious but the Radicals may press opposition to Jingoism while Salisbury's stance toward Portugal is praised for dignity. England's duty, it states, is to insist on Portugal withdrawing Nyassa claims and disavowing Major Pinto's conduct.
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Egypt
United States
Brussels
Ireland
Duke of Marborough
Great Britain
House of Commons
Portugal
Gladstone
Lord Salisbury
England
Nyassa
Major Pinto
On the Defensive over Tax and Debt Limits in City Affairs
An Alderman Watson defends his actions on the tax limit amid public criticism, urging firm stance against relaxing either tax or debt limits. The piece commends Wilson for opposing a debt limit raise but criticizes his schoolhouse loan proposal as weakening his position. It calls for consistent opposition to outside borrowing and for accountability on revenue sources.
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Watson
Wilson
Finance Committee
Willson
Attitude Shift Seen As Key to Tax Limit Vote
The speaker notes Alderman Wilson holds influence and could slightly alter his stance on the tax limit without loss, potentially changing the outcome. They resist reprinting five-year tax limit figures, promising to revisit them when the Legislature acts, emphasizing the need for a permanent, correct resolution.
Social leader Joan Eno linked to Quebec status
Joan C. Eno of New York is described as the social leader of Quebec, a claim noted as dubious despite rumored wealth and influence.
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Joan C. Eno
New York
Quebec
Actress Plays Jago Promising a New Stage Adventure
A daring actress has taken on Jago marking a bold shift in her craft. Cusuman has performed Romeo and Miss Anna Dickinson Hamlet, but this role marks a new artistry for a woman. Likely Mr. KoorH’s impersonation remains strongest in the field.
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Jago
Cusuman
Romeo
Anna Dickinson
Mr. Koorh
City clergymen miss the theatre’s real virtue
Clergymen who condemned the popular drama as praising vice overlook that the audience applauds the noble sentiments and that a villain escaping punishment in the final act would be hissed or rejected by the gallery.
English Parliamentary Leaders lecture at Tremont Temple
Mr Roxuearr Niven will address Tremont Temple tonight on English parliamentary leaders. The talk, titled English Parliamentary Leaders, seeks to present the anti Gladstonian view of Home Rule with a fair, impartial tone. Participants include Gladstone Chamberlain Parnell Lord Spencer and others.
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Roxuearr Niven
Tremont Temple
Messrs
Gladstone
Chamberlain
McRvey
Parnenu
Lord Souispury
Lord Ranpoupy Curncwiin
New Massachusetts Prison Association Forms with 800 Members
A new statewide organization aims to promote humane and effective reform of prisoners. The inaugural public meeting is at Tremont Temple at 8 pm with Governor Brackett presiding and speakers including Dr Enior Rev Frederick B Wines and officials from prison commissions and New York and Illinois programs.
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Massachusetts Prison Association
Samara Exior
Concord
Sherborn
Tremont Temple
Brackett
Hastings and the Trial Legacy Across English History
A critical review traces how a modern essay reframes the Hastings trial censure. It argues the Saturday Review minimizes motives and praises parliamentary accountability, highlighting lessons about kings, the English people, and the House of Lords in shaping historical narrative.
Chicago People Alarmed Over New York Fair Prospects
The Evening Post notes Chicago promoters sought a hustler image more than fair management. It likens them to California bear hunters returning quickly, saying they would not know what to do with the fair if awarded, and mocks their early zeal amid the fair agitation.
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Evening Post
Chicago
New York
Stronzly
Gene
Decision in Sugar Trust Case Allows Continued Business
Judge O'Brien ruled the sugar trust may continue operating but kept an injunction in place restraining the transfer of its property or any action that might interfere with the plaintiff's rights. The decision comes in the New York case dated February 11.
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New York
O’brien
Asphalt on Boston Common Causes Slips in Snow
In Boston the asphalt pavement on the Common from Park Street to Boylston becomes unusually slippery once snow is trodden down, aided by rough surfaces. The writer notes icy glare after cold snaps and argues asphalt’s disadvantages in winter though it works well in rain. He also responds to readers on grammar and past art fraud stories, closing with Travener’s signature.
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Boston
Park Street
Boylston Street
Boston Custom House layoffs loom in civil service reform push
The Providence Journal reports that the reform movement plans to tally Republican employees at the Boston Custom House who may stay under Collector Beard after retaining positions during Col lector Saltonstall's tenure.
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Civil Service Reform
Boston Custom House
Beard
Saltonstall
Providence Journal
Ind
Massachusetts Leaders Decline Candidacy Statements
The Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor recently said he would not seek any office, and the Governor now makes the same admission. The bashfulness among Bay State politicians is common, but tends to wear off quickly, notes the New York Sun.
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Massachusetts
Bay State
LN. Y. Sun
Dem
Signs of a Reaction in the Republican Press
The piece notes signs of a reaction in the Republican press after Reed’s dictatorial methods. Editors begin to see that supporting Reed challenges precedents set by Garfield and Hayes and the principles of honest government.
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Reed
Garfield
Hawley
N. Y. Evening Post
Ind
Dangerous Course for House Rules and Speaker Power
The Springfield Republican warns Republicans may hesitate to use new speaker power. It argues adopted rules could speed appropriations and other bills, prompting early adjournment to curb subsidy seekers in Congress. It cautions Reed would fear the consequences of one man rule and extravagant schemes.
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House
Treasury
Congress
Reed
Springfield Republican
That Rogers Park foul of Ward 25 land sale dispute debate
Mayor Hart seeks to rescind the Oak Square park purchase after a price of 30000 versus last assessed value of 7200 sparks contention in Brighton. Supporters cite value not equal to valuations while opponents fear inflated assessments and high future costs for drainage and filling.
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Brighton
Rogers Park
Oak Square
Express
North Beacon
Murdock
Brackett
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
C. H. B. Breck
Benjamin Fiske
Ward
Finance Committee
Paine
Committee On Finance
Henry M. Whitney
Post
Seth J. Thomas
Thomas
Oak
Faneuil
Albany Road
Brighton Centre
North Beacon Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Lincoln
Kingston Streets
Fred Ames
United States Hotel Corporation
Samuel Hane
G. A. Fuller
Adams's Pupils Present An Evening Of Opera Music
Mr. Adams's Tre mont street studio hosted a crowd for a pupil ensemble performing works by Thelen and other composers. Soloists G A Freeman and Miss Georgia M Wiggins delivered strong voices. Der Freischutz act three impressed with spirit. The audience praised the training and artistry of all pupils.
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Adams
Tremont Street
Cannon
Thele
L. F. C. Richardson
David
Seyfried
G. A. Freeman
Georgia M. Wiggins
Minnie Collin
Mary
Perkins
Oberon
L. F. Cushman
Bohm—Taubert
C. L. Gage
Thelen
Jacob Benzing
der Freischfuitz
Weber
Ma Agnes
Wagner
C. O. Wallen Rudolph
E. H. McCloskey
Mr. Thelen
Cologne
Boston
Benzing
der Freischititz
C. O. Watson
Mayor Douglas’s First Veto on Firemen Pay Increase
In Brocetton on Feb 11 Spectayor Mayor Douglas vetoed raising the pay of the call firemen. He notes predecessor Wade signed an ordinance on Dec 31 1889 to raise pay and argues other departments deserve recognition first. He doubts the veto will be overridden.
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Brocetton
Spectayor
Douglas
Wade
Lynn
Boston
Pittsfield Adopts City Charter In Surprising Vote
Pittsfield Massachusetts voters approve a city charter at a special town election by 932 to 786. Voter turnout is described as light, prompting Republican celebration and Democratic disappointment. The selectmen will divide the town into seven wards, effective next January.
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Pittsfield
Pittstfield
Mass
Selectmen
American Axe Company Buys Most U S Factories
Report from Pittsburg states that the American Axe and Tool Company has acquired nearly all axe manufacturers in the country, leaving only one. About thirty five factories operate nationwide, producing 700000 dozen axes annually and employing 6000 workers at labor costs around 2400000 dollars.
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Pittsburg
American Axe & Tool Company
United States
The Influenza turns up in Polish theatre comedy act
A comic scene list touches on Mary Anderson marriage, free kindergartens in New York, Sarah Bernhardt marriage rumors, and a mix of international wit. Reports include a London theatre project inspired by Stanley and Ridar Haggard style, a Persian Shah’s jeweled globe, and a Vienna synagogue chief chanter’s death.
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Mary Anderson
Mary
Cleveland
Richard Watson Gilder
New York
Sarah Bernhardt
English Artist Maria Brooks Exhibition at Doll & Richards
The Doll & Richards gallery hosts a large English collection by Miss Maria Brooks of London. Critics note verve in recent works, with pieces like Wayfarers and Missionaries Preaching to the Early Britons drawing attention for scene, detail, and emotional impact. The show also features portraits, genre scenes, and studies of London life, ending February 20.
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Doll & Richards
Maria Brooks
London
Royal Academy
Miss Brooks
Paris
Edelweiss
Wayfarers
London Omnibus
Tower
England
Back Bay
Morgan Dix
Old Trinity
New York
Atlasu
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Taverner
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Carot
Traverner
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