Princess Engalitcheff on Russian famine causes blame thrift
The Russian Princess Engalitcheff, touring Boston, argues famine stems from peasant thriftlessness and ignorant cultivation. She cites overworked soil, drought, and land abuse, urges education and state aid, and defends Jewish policies as misinterpreted rather than government-driven expulsions.
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Princess Engalitcheff
South Congregational Church
E. E. Hale
Welcome Correspondence Club
Russian Famine, and With Her Were Mrs. J.S. Cowdrey
Miss Greening
New York
Metropolis
Pacific Coast
Dean
Virginia
South
Russia
Weather and whimsy in a wintery mood
A wry column notes yesterday's weather hints and public figures in a brisk round of observations. It mentions the Louisiana lottery, Mr Hill, the midwinter convention, and political chatter about the Cabinet and Blaine, with light humor about ground hogs, whiskey cures, Mark Twain, Jerry Simpson, and a New York minister.
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Mr. Hill
Blaine
Mark Twain
Berlin
Jerry Simpson
Medicine Lodge Index
Jerry
New York
Russias
Boston Post publisher notice and address info
Public notice style item describing newspaper publisher details and subscriber instructions. Mentions Post Publishing Company address in Boston and a separate New York contact line. Includes instructions for changing paper delivery and payment handling.
Beacon Hill Plan Prompts City Hall Feature Debate
Undoubted city work faces scrutiny as state and city control on Beacon Hill raises questions about the mayoral plan for a new City Hall. The discussed feature of the scheme warrants careful consideration for practicality and desirability.
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Beacon Hill
Mr Harrison's Orders Stir Debate Over Delegates
Washington reports say President Harrison issued informal guidance to limit federal officeholders as convention delegates for Minneapolis. The move mimics civil service restraints but targets different outcomes, with strict limits in the South and a potential exclusion of Georgia’s Black delegates. The piece questions its impact on Blaine delegates and Democratic unity, noting New York Democrats resist. Senator Hitt appears out of contention.
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Washington
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Civil Service
Harrison Machine
Harrison
Atlanta
Handison
Georgia
Blaine
Quay
Dudley
the World
Democratic Party
Democrats of
New York
Chicago
Hitt
Boston Post Revival Heralding Prosperous Era Again
The Boston Post, established in 1831, is portrayed as Boston’s most prosperous paper for years and is envisioned to return to that prominence. The message emphasizes renewed success and a strong market position for the newspaper.
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Boston Post
Boston
A Dog Day Hearing on Dog Muzzling
A ten o’clock forenoon hearing before the agriculture committee at the State House renews Massachusetts efforts to enact a muzzle law. Pet owners and animal friends protest the proposal, urging strong attendance in Room 18 to influence the decision.
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Committee On Agriculture
State House
Massachusetts
Beacons Hill City Hall Plan Prompts Street Grading Idea
A Boston plan for a new City Hall on Beacon Hill proposes land acquisition to enable grade lowering of Beacon Street from Joy to Somerset and removing the Park Street crest to create a vehicle friendly cross city route. The idea aims to ease Tremont and Washington street car jams by routing some lines through the new streets.
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Beacon Hill
William H. Waitmore
Beacon Street
Joy Street
Somerset Street
Park Street
Tremont
Washington Streets
Opportunity of His Life for Senator Hitt to Back Cleveland
The piece argues Senator Hitt should end the New York mid-winter convention dispute by transferring support to Mr. Cleveland. It notes Democrats nationwide disapprove of Hitt's methods and urges him to quell the revolt, unify the party, and gain lasting fame and influence.
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Senator Hitt
Democrats
New York
Hixu
Cleveland
New York Democrats
Senator HiLu
Hirt
Democratic Party
A New Thanksgiving Day Suggested for Peace
A Norfolk editor urges creating a Peace Thanksgiving to honor the Civil War ending and reinforce union. He argues it would honor restored brotherhood and provide a needed holiday for working people to rest. The North echoes the appeal and supports a holiday that aids relaxation amid busy lives.
Hill An Impossibility for Davin HiLu Nomination
The Democratic convention in Chicago cannot nominate Davin HiLu. Hitz’s methods have provoked broad opposition, preventing party unity. A New York City meeting last evening underscored the shift and the moral pressure against HiLu’s candidacy.
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Davin B. Hilu
Chicago
Mr. HiLu
Hitz
New York City
Boston Merchants Push Free Ship and Raw Material Bills
Washington House sees three bills backed by Boston merchants. The free ship bill requests by the Executive Business Association joins a free list for iron ore and a reform of the administrative customs act proposed by the Associated Board of Trade. Andrew introduces all three to favor Massachusetts industry, though Republicans largely oppose these measures.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Boston
Executive Business Association
New England
Associated Board of Trade
Andrew
Massachusetts
Immigrant Convict Claims Spark Cross Schulteis Debate
The article discusses reactions to Immigration Commissioner Cross and associate Herman J. Schulteis over reports on convicts aboard vessels carrying immigrants. British press denies the claims, while Cross promises proof amid challenges to the accuracy of initial disclosures.
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London
Cross
Mr. Cross
Herman J. Schulteis
Schulters
Great Britain
Commissioner Cross
Canton Man Seeks Public Voice in Soliloquy
The piece presents Elijah A. Morse of Canton offering his own reflections after publishing companions' cogitations in Congress. He frames this as his personal style of meditation and presents his viewpoint for public consideration.
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Congress
Elijah A. Morse
Canton
Elisha Adams Morse Teases Political Paths and Contenders
The excerpt presents Elijah Adams Morse boasting as a reforming polish maker and Christian statesman while plotting to maneuver around Governor Ames. He weighs stepping aside for Ames or running for the Senate with Lodge and Barrett, warning of rivals’ perceived insolence and threats to his political grip.
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Elijah Adams Morse
Canton
Getter
Ames
Blaine
Congress
Russia
Governor Ames
Senate
Lodge
Barrett
Edison Birthday Tribute Poem
A dated verse marks Thomas A. Edison turning forty five yesterday and praises his duty to brighten the world with his work. The poem notes his age and bids him long life and a sparkling electric light. Cyarues Drang Hucues
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Edison
Cyarues
Governor Russell Praised As Able Leader At Boston Dinner
Lawrence Lacie reports General P. A. Collins praised Massachusetts Governor Russell at a Democratic dinner in Boston on Tuesday. He called Russell the ablest man of his era in public life, a bright capable figure and a skilled political manager, noting he was re-elected governor last fall and is a record breaker.
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Lawrence Lacie
P. A. Collins
Boston
Russell
Massachusetts
Shall the People Rule? Cleveland Renomination Push
A Milwaukee Journal summary notes Ohio dispatches and party leaders show James G. Cleveland favored for renomination by leaders and workers, while rank and file largely back him as the Democratic standard bearer. The piece argues the Democratic party, as the party of the people, should nominate Cleveland.
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The
Milwaukee Journal
Cleveland
Hill
Ohio
Democratic Party
Party of the People
Reading Room Closure Warns Public at Springfield Street
The reading room at 161 West Springfield Street is closed for lack of patrons and a warning is issued against individuals claiming to collect books for the facility. Local officials advise the public to avoid engaging with these persons and to seek alternative library services.
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West Springfield Street
A National Holiday To Unite North And South
Letter from Frank A. Heywood of Norfolk urges the creation of a new national holiday to celebrate the reunion after the Civil War. He argues the event would bridge postwar rifts, show mutual respect for Confederate and Union memories, and prove the South and North are one nation in time and eternity. He seeks the editor’s opinion.
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United States
North
South
New England
Commonwealths
Southland
United Union
Frank A. Heywood
Southern Progress
Norfolk
Anti Tenement Sweat Shop Bill Debate to Be Held
The Anti Tenement House League through secretary John Crowley sent a letter to S. W. Loomis A. Shuman and L. Beal the manufacturer committee opposing Senator Hoar's sweating system bill The letter offers use of the platform at a Public meeting at People's Church on Columbus Avenue February 15 to defend the tenement house sweating system.
Master Teamsters Banquet Scheduled at United States Hotel
The Master Teamsters Association will host a banquet at the United States Hotel on Tuesday evening February 16, free to freight agents of railroads and steamship lines serving Boston. The pamphlet includes the president Henry C Knight address before the Rapid Transit Commission dated December 30, 1891.
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Master Teamsters’ Association
United States
Boston
Henry C. Knight
Rapid Transit Commission
G. A. Barron Dead in Chicago After Illness
Walter Barron of Brookline received a telegram from Chicago announcing the death of his father G. A. Barron. He had traveled from Brookline to Montana, stopped in Chicago, and contracted pneumonia. Barron, 59, formerly lived in Bar Harbor, Maine.
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G. A. Barron
Walter Barron
Brookline
Chicago
Barron
Montana
Bar Harbor
Maine
January Death Toll Surges in City Health Report
More than a year ago 1190 deaths were recorded in January, per the Board of Health report. The previous January counted 984 deaths. The monthly death rate stood at 81.10.
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Board of Health
Young man uses flim flam at Court street store
About four o'clock yesterday afternoon a man about 25 entered the Oriental Tea Company on Court street and by the flim flam game obtained four dollars worth of stamps from the cashier.
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The
Oriental Tea Company
Court Street
Haile position on Governor bid revealed in interview
A Post reporter quotes Lieutenant-Governor William H. Haile in a Springfield corridor exchange. He avoids committing to a gubernatorial bid while hinting at interests in textile manufacturing and city views. The piece notes political speculation and a governor's cautious stance amid party expectations.
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William H. Haile
Haile
Post
Young’s
Springfield
Commonwealth
Mr. Haile
Governor Haile
New Hampshire
Hinsdale
Legislature Deadlock Over Councillorship Ends with Howe Victory
A deadlock in the legislature over the councillorship ends as Frank W. Howe of Lowell wins on the House side after multiple ballots. The Senate had already elected Alonzo H. Evans of Everett, with intense party maneuvering and shifts among Democrats. The session also considers Senator Champlin’s bill to curb unlawful gaming by tightening obstruction rules and penalties for noncompliance.
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Merritt
Hampden
Messrs Fernald and McDonald
Middlesex
Coveney
Suffolk
Senate
Alonzoil, Evans
Everett
Frank W. Howe
Lowell
Fred N. Weir
James H. Carter
Wakefield
William B. de Las Casas
Malden
Frank P. Bennett
Alonzo H. Evans
Brigham
Hudson
Luman
Jefts
Mr. Loring
Lyman T. Jeits
W. B. de Las Casas
Las Casas
Howe
Evans
Jeffs
Mr. Charles
Boston
Senator Champlin
Champlin
Tme
House of Correction
Municipal Coal Yards Debate Advances In Hearing
A public hearing in the green room on municipal coal yards pushed the plan forward as advocates argued it would lower costs and reduce inequality. Proponents cited comparable public utilities and warned current prices hurt the poor, while skeptics warned of risks to public finance and governance. A second hearing will be scheduled to continue discussion.
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Frank Parsons
B.O. Flower
Arena
North End
Gilman
Mr. Flower
Atlantic
Pacific
Flower
G. F. Washburn
Boston
Washburn
Charles E. Bowers
De Pachmann Delights Boston with Chopin and Liszt Recital
Renowned pianist De Pachmann returned to Chickering Hall to a sizable audience despite bad weather. He varied from Chopin only slightly, delivering delicately shaded interpretations of Moonlight Sonata and Chopin's numbers, with powerful Liszt passages and encores of waltzes. The article notes his rare speaking restraint, audience enthusiasm, and previews his Saturday program including Schumann and Liszt pieces.
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de Pachmann
Chickering Hall
Chopin
Beethoven
Liszt
von Bulow
Boston
Schumann
St. Francois de Paule Marchant
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