Gaugengigl Paintings in Boston and City Street Sweepers
The writer praises a new Gaugengigl painting featuring a sunlit courtyard scene with a French nobleman and orange trees, and analyzes an "After the Storm" piece showing dramatic storm imagery and a dead body. He also notes Boston’s street sweeping machine improving crossings and muses on employing street urchins, sharing a quip about changing coins and broom-holding honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles Lamb
London
Bo\ntheatres split shows with Booth in Fool's Revenge and Barrett in Yorick's Love
The Boston Theatre featured Booth in Bertuccio in The Fool's Revenge and Barrett debuting as Master Yorick in Yorick's Love. Critics praised Booth's performance and the scenery while noting Barrett’s restrained acting could be more impactful. Lane impressed as Master Walton amid overall earnest company effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertuccio
Booth
Yorick
Mr. Howells
Greenroom
William Archer
Mr. Archer
Barrett
Miss Gale
Mr. Hanley
Gladstone Evicts Tenants at Hawarden
The article notes Mr Gladstone evicted tenants at Hawarden for arrears, claiming no harshness. It suggests Irish landlords could justify similar actions, arguing the fate of the tenants depends on whose ox is gored.
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Mr. Gladstone
Hawarden
Mayor Harri Urges Water Board to Trim Meter Division
The mayor asks the water board to cut expenses in the meter division by reorganizing services and halving salaries. The board’s reply is pending, and the paper argues the meter department should be abolished, citing poor performance and potential harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harri
Water Board
Possible French Ministry Shakeup Discussed in Paris Rumors
Rumors from Paris circulate about a new French ministry. M Meline is seen as likely head, with Pu Freycinet perhaps a stronger choice. Leon may return as minister of finance, praised as a skilled finance student needed in France.
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Paris
M. Meline
M. Pu Freycinet
M. Leon
France
Lopge’s bayonet speech revision criticized by critics
Critics say Henry Canor LopGE did not improve his remarks by adding phrases from the Congressional Record. They argue the alterations do not change the problematic ideas and reveal a lack of audacity in his leadership of party reactionaries.
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Henry Canor Lopge
Liberal split signals shift away from Conservative alliance
The piece notes Lord Hartington questioning Mr BALFOUR on Irish policy and Unionist meetings cheering Mr GLADSTONE, suggesting 1886 Liberal defections are tiring of Conservatives. It argues Unionists opposed Home Rule yet claim love for Ireland and hints at Chamberlain seeking to outGLADSTONE in Irish reforms.
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Lord Hartington
Mr. Balfour
England
Mr. Gladstone
Liberal Party
Ireland
Mr. Chamberlain
Gladstone Gladstone
Parnell Letters Forgery Claims Stir Public Interest
The Parnell Commission probes forged letters with public interest rising on both sides of the water. The expected solid evidence replaces vague allegations and a photo enlarges the signature discrepancy. Rumor says another newspaper owner refused the documents before the Times bought them as likely trumped up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell Commission
Senate tariff bill viewed as unconstitutional revision
The Ways and Means Committee recommends returning the Senate tariff bill as unconstitutional. It argues the Senate substitute is not a proper amendment but an original revision of the entire revenue system, challenging the Senate's revenue proposal powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
House Committee
House
Senate committee reports on tariff bill increasing import duties
The report shows the Senate bill would not cut tariff burdens and would raise duties by about 6 million dollars. The discussion notes that schedules are detailed and some claim of a compromise is misleading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Controversy Over Army Armory Orders Acknowledged
The article notes Secretary Enphott’s clear explanation of General Benet’s order and asserts its honest handling. It highlights no removals, with 64 of 480 Springfield armory workers changing in over three years, signaling bipartisan support for department conduct despite criticism. It also mentions a writer linked to Pomona’s MUuURCHISON.
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General Benet
United States
Enpicott
Senate
Enphott
Springfield Armory
Rock Island
Muuurchison
Pomona
Maine Ballot Reform Fails as Machine Rule Persists
The Maine Legislature rejects a bill to adopt the Australian ballot amid broad critique that Blaine’s machine dominates state politics. Report notes similar New York vetoes and argues reform would curb caucus tyranny, bribery, and secrecy abuses, though entrenched interests resist.
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Maine
HiLu
New York
Albany
Hill
Blaine
Pattin“Gall
Rosie of
Gorham
Pattingall
Rosin
Augusta
Ying
Union League Club of
Saxton
The New Gunboat Yorktown Trial Draws Praise
The Yorktown is hailed as a complete success on her trial trip. Builders Messrs Cramp and Secretary Whitney receive favorable early impressions from the board of experts, indicating strong performance and high expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorktown
Cramp
WhitNney
Navy Department
A Blow to the Pew System in City Churches
A Detroit woman faced rebuff from a church sexton over occupying an unassigned pew. The piece condemns the commercial pew system and urges reform, noting costly church funds and the clash between religion and finance.
Yorktown demonstrating superior speed and handling in trial
The Yorktown achieved 16.14 knots in a four hour sea test under 40 knot winds, exceeding the 3000 horsepower requirement with 3500 to 3600 hp. It started and backed to full speed in 1 minute 57 seconds, showing ease of handling and prompt helm response.
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Department
Yorktown
New York Tribune
Chandler
John Roach
Bennington
Concord
Petrel
Senate
Maine
Texas
Baltimore
Newark
Debunking a Putative 300 Million Republican Corruption Fund
A New York writer for London papers questions an exclusive tale of a Republican syndicate preparing a corruption fund of 300 million dollars for the next election, casting doubt on the sensational report and its sourcing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Political letters hint at mail service, elections and cabinet talk
The piece surveys disputes over mail demoralization reports, Illinois registration law changes, and hoped for political rewards. It notes Lodge and Sherman remarks, Langston's Virginia delegation, and Harrison's cabinet prospects as speculation heats.
Miss Estelle Andrews Delivers Refined Piano Recital at Bumstead Hall
Miss Estelle I Andrews with Carl Faelten and Charles E Tinney presented a thoughtful program including Brahms op 111 and Beethoven op 79 works. Critics praised finish and delicacy in Raff Variations and MacDowell Witches Dance while objecting to Tinney substituting Wallace The Bell Ringer for an announced Gounod aria.
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Miss Andrews
Estelle I. Andrews
Faelten
Bumstead Hall
Wallace Gigue
Ralf Witches
Eerie
Peel Oie
MacDowell Bacarolle
Rubinstein
Liszta
Schumann
Manfred
Een Reinecke
MacDowell
Polymnia Club Delivers Second Dorchester Concert
The Polymnia Club held its second concert in the new Fauntleroy Hall Dorchester on Winona street. Fifty members performed with soloists Miss Laura L Beck Mr W H Fessenden and Mr W L Whitney and conductor Mr Clarence E Hay. The program included works by Schumann Rubinstein Meyerbeer and Bennett with strong vocal and instrumental pieces as the audience praised the club and soloists.
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Polymnia Club
Fauntleroy Hall
Winona Street
Dorchester
Laura L. Beck
W. H. Fessenden
W. L. Whitney
H. Gerrish
Clarence E. Hay
King Eric
Whitney
Schumann Gyoey Uti
Nis Sharland
Miss Hammond
Rubinstein
Fessenden
Robert
Eeeee Meyerbeer
Miss Beck
Ina Gondola
Helmund
May Queen
Bennett
Beck
Ossenden
Hay
Governor Sawyer Restores Home From Virginia Trip
Governor Sawyer of New Hampshire has returned home after a tour through Virginia. The Rev. Henry W. Foote’s condition remains largely unchanged with quiet rest and no evident strength gain. Miss Kate Claxton plans to retire from the stage in about three weeks due to illness, and her husband Mr. Stevenson will also retire. Cornelius Vanderbilt hosted Minister Phelps at dinner with thirty guests including Levi P. Morton Chauncey M. Depew Abram Hewitt E F Shepard William Astor and Van Rensselaer and their spouses. The New York Sun lauds venerable New Yorkers on Sidney Bartlett’s ninetieth birthday highlighting Field Ericsson Hunt Vermilye Weir audiences.
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Sawyer
New Hampshire
Virginia
Henry W. Foote
Kate Claxton
Mr. Stevenson
Miss Claxton
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Phelps
Levi P. Morton
Chauncey M. Depew
Abram
Hewitt
E. F. Shepard
William Astor
Mr. van Rensselaer
The
New York Sun
Sidney Bartlett
David Dudley Field
John Ericsson
Wilson G. Hunt
Thomas E. Vermilye
Robert W. Weir
Helping Hand Benefit Concert at Association Hall
A benefit concert last evening at Association Hall raised funds for the New England Helping Hand Home at Carver Street. The Lotus Glee Club opened, with elocution by Mr. Ford, violin solo by Lillian Bullock, and numbers by Long Davis and Ford, ending with a quartet.
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Association Hall
New England
Carver Street
Lotus Glee Club
Ford Gove
Muss
Lillian Bullock
Spohr
Messrs
Long
Ford
Davis
Theatrical Attractions Leap Across Boston Stages Next Week
Boston theatres prepare a rich lineup with Miss Julia Marlowe returning to the Park Theatre to perform Rosalind in As You Like It. The Harbor Lights and other Gilbert and Sullivan productions promise strong crowds as New York imports M Coquelin and Mme Hading head to Broadway.
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Julia Marlowe
the Park Theatre
Rosalind
Mr. Barron
Jaques
Miss Shaw
Celia
Mr. Owen
Touchstone
Mr. Taber
Orlando
Miss Marlowe
Ingomar
Boston
M. Coquelin
Mme. Hading
New York
L’etrangére
Park Theatre
Mrs. Potter
Palmer's
Hollis Street Theatre
Daly’s
Miscellaneous Wit and Anecdotes from Uncle Sam's Era
A collage of humorous notes and quips from the era, including a Mt. Vernon mule injuring a sewing machine agent, a New York Graphic dinner image, quirky sayings about modernity, and political jests about Hannibal Hamlin and Lincoln. It pockets items from Harper's Bazar to the Hartford Post for light social satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
New York
Republican Club
Delmonico’s
Fine Arts in Local Galleries At Chase's
In Chase's gallery Aubrey Hunt paintings attract students for their color and technique. Boudin coast scenes, a Billet fisher maiden, and a notable Michel exhibit reflect modern French influence. Arthur Dow interiors, Woodbury landscapes, and Green’s and Swampscott studies show local talent. A Parker portrait of a boy at the Art Club is praised for realism and motion.
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Chase’s
Aubrey Hunt
Boudin
Pierre Billet
Michel
France
Constable
Corot
Daubigny
Macallar, Parker & Co
Washington Street
Parker
Art Club
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Gaugengig
Boston Post
Milk
Post Publishing Company
Boston Bost
Free Church Movement
Detroit
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New York World
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J.thomas’s
Sexton Williams
St. Thomas’s
Wittiams
Canada
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Plumb
Kansas City Journal
Western Mail Service
Postal Department
Senator West
United States Mail
Springfield
Illinois
Chicago
Alger
Sherman
Mhe
Michigan
Washington
Walker
van Wyck
Nebraska
Harrison
John M. Langston
Indianapolis Journal
Harbor Lights
Museum
Frank Curtis
Nina Boucicault
Mary E. Barker
Hollis Street
Gilmore
Howard Athenaeum
Moran and Birch
Yeomen of the Guard
Globe Theatre
Aronson
America
R. M. Field
Rosedale
Joseph
Robert Buchanan
Joseph Andrews
Vaudeville Theatre
Boston Theatre
Georgia
Harper’s Bazar
Chicago Herald
Governor King
Hartford Post
Chicago Times
Max O’rell
Boston Common
Harvard College
Parker House
Nevada
Burlington Free Press
Hannibal Hamlin
Lincoln Club
Lincoln
Grimes
Schuyler Colfax
Euchre
the Fine Arts
Charles H. Woodbury
C.E Green
Swampscott and
Lynn
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Woodbury
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