Cadet Minstrels Delight Crowd at Music Hall
The Madagascar minstrels wowed a large audience with a lively saltatorial program at the Music Hall last evening. Notable performers included Spaulding on bones and Statson on bones, with praise for Barnet Tambourine and the Harvard Banjo Club aiding a generally bright show.
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Madagascar
Music Hall
Messrs
Parkman Dexter
T. E. Statson
Eustace Jacques
Robert A. Barnet
H. H. Gay
E. P F. James
N. F. Thayer
H. Hooper
H. M. Sears
Courtenay Guild
W. E. Spaulding
Olio
Mr. Spaulding
Statson
Mr. Barnet
Joy Street
Lew Dockstader
Harvard Banjo Club
Pflueger
Revision of French system contrasted with American model
The article quotes General BouvLANGER praising the American Constitution while cautioning that a French revision abolishing the Senate and curtailing the upper house would not mirror the American framework. It notes a century of democratic governance in the U S as inherently conservative compared to revolutionary France.
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Bovulanger
France
Senate
Politician Misplaces Credit for Navy Founding Figure
The text mocks Senator Harl for naming Mr. Chandler as the architect of the Navy’s success, arguing his career lacks such feats. It ridicules the portrayal as a burlesque of history and doubts Chandler would thank the misattribution.
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Plump
Navy Department
Cleveland
Whitney
Harl
Brit” Chandler
Chandler
Joan Roach
Hater
Coercion in Ireland Sparks Debate Ahead of Parliament
The article notes rising scrutiny of the BALFOUR era coercion policy in Ireland as Parliament prepares to session. It cites Lord Hartington and a Glasgow speech by Chamberlain arguing for a fuller Irish policy and reforms, hinting at a revival of local government schemes in lieu of Home Rule.
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Ireland
Riviera
Lord Hartington
Chamberlain
Glasgow
Gladstone
Morley
Criticisms Rise Over Signal Corps and Tariff Comparisons
General GREELY accuses the signal corps of inefficiency blaming lieutenants for poor weather predictions while a tariff comparison argues the Senate bill lags House plans in reducing tariff taxes. The piece weighs officer aptitude against calls for reform and analyzes revenue impacts from tariff proposals.
New Japanese Constitution Signals Liberalization Trend
The Mikado promulgates a new constitution expanding local self rule and setting a two chamber parliament. It raises suffrage to twenty five dollars in land tax and promises religious freedom, free speech, and public meeting rights. If respected these guarantees portend broader liberal reforms and gradual abolition of initial restrictions.
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Empire of
Japan
Commodore Perry
U.S.N
Yeddo
United States
Senate
Council of State
Har Mony and Efficiency Overlooked in Service Reform
Fragmentary text suggests concerns that no steps were taken to promote harmony and efficiency within the service. The remark implies stagnation or neglect in improving operations and collaborative effort.
South Carolina Election Case Seen as Fair Result
The South Carolina contest between Smalls and Exxhorr is described as not a partisan act, with Smalls failing due to intra party indifference and jealousy. Exxhorr’s victory is said to compare with fair elections in Massachusetts, and Elliott’s reelection suggests district acceptance. The article notes the case should have been settled earlier and hints at salary approval for the suspense period.
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South Carolina
Smalls
Exxhorr
Massachusetts
Elliott
Common Council urged to reverse order on abolishing legislative committee
A city editorial urges tonight's council to undo a prior vote directing its legislative committee to seek abolition of the body at the State House. The piece argues the move would mislead residents, risk partisan control, and worsen city governance, favoring retention of the existing two-branch system.
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Common Council
State House
Senate tariff debate cites tax increases and discrimination
The text notes rate increases from 24.76 to 28.16 for provisions and from 23.14 to 26.31 for women's dress, condemning the Senate substitute for not reducing government revenues and for benefiting trusts under the war tariff. It argues the Senate bill fails to achieve tariff reform set by the House.
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Treasury Department
Senate
House
Internal Revenue
Mints
Fairchild
Stevens Letter From Port Said Describes Hail of Effort
The New York World yesterday published Mr. Thomas Stevens letter dated January 24 from Port Said. He portrays his sprint to the P and O steamship bound for Zanzibar with vivid, picturesque detail as he pursues the mystery of Stanley.
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Thommas Stevens
Stanley
Port Said
New York
Zanzibar
Stevens
Adventurous Travel Episode Cited in Singular Career
A cited episode marks a notable moment in his career of travel driven by an animated zest for adventure. The description highlights the perilous edge of exploration and the enduring fascination with remote journeys.
Revolver Incident Prompts English Firearm Regulation Debate
An English journal recounts a London early morning encounter near the National Gallery where a drunken man armed with a revolver tried to threaten a cabman. The tale, including a failed cab ride and a later arrest, spurs calls to curb firearm sales and make carrying a revolver without cause a penal offence.
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London
National Gallery
Cabman
Haxell’s
Guthrie
Charles Guthrie
England
Blaine Dominates Republican Club Event in New York
Reported cheers favored Blaine at a Tuesday Republican Club of New York celebration with attendees waving napkins and wine glasses. John Baker yielded his contest for Congress after a recount, and Adlai Stevenson’s Supreme Court appointment is praised by all sides.
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Republican Club of
New York
Blaine
John Baker
William R. Morrison
Congress
W. S. Flower
Mr. Baker
Literary notes on forthcoming works and publications
The Last Journal of the late Lady Brassey will be published by Longmans Green. Sunbeam’s voyage to India Borneo and Australia documented with luxury binding and extensive illustrations. Beehler's Use of Oil to Still the Waves appears in Century Magazine before the marine conference. Lincoln bio Edict of Freedom part of Nicolay Hay life. Cupples Hurd publish new Life’s Problems Here and Hereafter with Flander’s name on title. D Lothrop nearly ready Moody story refuting Robert Elsmere. Vermont story by Heaton and Vagabond Tales in press by Boyesen.
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Lady Brassey
Messrs. Longmans, Green & Co
Sunbeam
India
Borneo
Australia
Lord Brassey
R.T. Prickett
Century Magazine
Beehler
U.S. N
Messrs
Nicolay
Hay
Lincoln
Cupples & Hurd
George Truesdale Flanders
New Bedford
London
Messrs. Cupples & Hurd
R. H. Fitz
D. Lothrop Company
Martha Livingston Moody
New York
Robert Elsmere
J. L. Heaton
Vermont
H. H. Boyesen
Sidney Bartlett Celebrates Ninetieth Birthday
Sidney Bartlett the Nestor of the Boston bar turned 90 yesterday. A Post reporter found him at his Beacon Street home after briefly visiting Exchange Street office. He said he feels respected due to age and hopes to reach a full century, noting his senility is the true distinction.
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Sidney Bartlett
Boston
Post
Beacon Street
Exchange Street
Bartlett
Sleighing Brightens Boston Winter Spirit
In Boston the return of snow and sleighing lifts city cheer on Brighton road. The piece notes sleigh bells and outdoor enjoyment, then shifts to obituary of Dr. John C. Dalton praising his physiology career, Civil War service, and scholarly works. A closing anecdote from a local sales stable reveals low auction prices for Western horses, hinting at market tensions.
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Boston
Brighton
John C. Dalton
Charles H. Dalton
Harvard
Laverner
Three Year Course at Harvard Proposed in Letter
A Boston letter to the editor argues for shortening Harvard’s degree program to three years. It advocates reform of the elective system, more guidance for pass students, and fewer drones. The writer supports freer scholarships to spur effort and widen access for students from average means. Feb. 11, 1889.
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Harvard
Ene
Boston
Fine Arts at Doll Richards Gallery Showcases Paris Moderns
The Doll & Richards collection features Mrs Chadwick’s peasant women, Simmons’ old man with sleeping child, Inness landscapes, a Paris floral study by Nin, Palmaroli city maiden, Chase pastels, and Rehn moonlight scenes. Noyes, Cobb host refined shows in Park building with Unterberger, Munkacsy, Courbet, Michel, Clays works. Park Square gains a quiet art hub amid busy streets.
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Doll & Richards
Italy
America
Inness
Jeannin
Paris
Abbott Graves
Palmaroli
Chase
J. Appleton Brown
Messrs. Noyes & Cobb
Park Building
Park Square
Boylston Street
Palermo
Unterberger
Munkacsy
Dramatic Notes Show Boston Theatre Lineup This Week
Booth and Barrett star in Othello at the Boston Theatre to a large audience. The Fool's Revenge and Yorick's Love are set for this week with Harbor Lights next week by Frank Curtis’s company. Miss Vokes performs at Park Theatre with Tears Uncle's Will and A Double Lesson.
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Rosina Vokes
Park Theatre
Miss Vokes
Mr. Selten
Falkland Buchanan
Horace Bream
Quotidien Snippets and Witty Exchanges Across Papers
A collage of humorous quips and social notes from various papers. A Whitmore drug store remark about rats, a Boston pie joke, Lathrop inquiry about possums, humorous hotel breakfasts, a World round of global beatings, Wichita vs Topeka society contrasts, and a whangdoodle Democratic mayoral note.
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Colonenry R. Loomis
Whitmore
New Haven
Boston
Cambridge
Lowell
George Parsons Lathrop
Atlanta
Mr. Lathrop
Atlanta Constitution
Washington
Ebbit House
Milwaukee
Chicago Baseball Club
Harrison
Wichita
Topeka
Kansas City Star
New York
Hyperides
de Boer
Miss Weary
Harper
Strange elationmarked Edmunds conduct hints at cabinet post
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes Edmunds shows unusual elation in recent days, interpreted as belief he will join a future Cabinet. The paper warns friends to worry, calling the mood a clear case of paresis.
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Senator Edmunds
Edmunds
N. Y. Commercial Advertiser
Ind
Peculiar Lack of Courage In Political Prospects
A New York Times Ind. editorial criticizes Mr. Miller for a pattern of avoidance and failure to defend allies or attack foes. It argues he lacks the nerve to seize or protect opportunities, suggesting he would accept the post of Secretary of Agriculture only if forced by circumstance.
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Miller
N. Y. Times
Ind
Vast Spoil Seizure Expected After 1885 Invasion
The piece notes a predicted invasion of spoils seekers converging on Cleveland and Washington, with months of preparations in winter and spring, as veterans of political patronage foresee a flood of requests and bribes aimed at the President-elect. It likens the expected scramble to a highwayman's brutality, warning of intense infighting for favors and positions.
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Cleveland
Indianapolis
Washington Post
Worcester Spy Backs Hoar Civil Service Reform Endorsement
The Worcester Spy, a leading Republican paper, endorses Senator Hoar’s civil service reform speech and argues the party will approve his stand. It also supports retaining Democratic Indian Affairs Commissioner Oberly, praising his efficiency, reform efforts, and adherence to civil service principles despite party affiliation.
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Worcester
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Oberly
N. Y. Evening Post
Ind
Boston Camera Club Shows City Through Lantern Slides
The Boston Camera Club presented sixty city scenes in a lecture by Arthur Hooper Dodd at Chickering Hall. The illustrated description, lantern slides, and narration were all club produced, highlighting Boston’s growth with witty observations and earning strong audience appreciation.
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Chickering Hall
Boston
Boston Camera Club
Arthur Hooper Dodd
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District of Columbia
Chicago
Lake City
Roche
Philadelphia Telegraph
Republican Party
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House of Representatives
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Burke
National Academy of Sciences
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St. Louis Republic
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia
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