Philadelphia Traction Company Sees 18 Percent Profit
The Traction company filed its annual return showing a capital of 2.5 million dollars, earnings over 900 thousand, receipts 2.627 million, expenses 1.727 million, and 44.8 million passengers. A bill in Harrisburg would allow operation of street railways with fares not to exceed five cents, stirring commotion in Philadelphia where 119 miles of track run.
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State of
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Unruly Citizens and Moral Regeneration Debate
The passage contrasts curbing unlawful gatherings with appealing to reformers and promoting personal cleanliness as the pathway to social renewal. It frames public order against reformist impulses and links civic virtue to hygiene and self discipline.
Washington's Birthday Reflections and Monday Lectureship
In Boston I join a noon Tremont Temple visit and find the Monday Lectureship stable in health. Joseph Cook captivates with gestures and stories, Bright Eyes of the Omahas impresses, and Washington's birthday inspires intellectual celebration alongside civic gatherings across the city.
London Assurance at Boston Theatre Miss Mather Debuts
Miss Margaret Mather opened in Boston as Lady Gay Spanker in London Assurance at the Boston Theatre. Boucicault’s revival drew a large audience, though reviewers noted the play’s age and Mather’s mannered style. Supporting cast included Milnes Levick and Peters. after the comedy, a mad scene from Kanst and Marguerite was staged with Fredericks and Ranous. Partridge and Virginia Rider also appeared. Keats readings planned for next Thursday.
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Miss Mather
London Assurance
Margaret Mather
Boston
Lady Gay Spanker
Boucicault
Times
Sheridan
Sir Harcourt Courtly
Fop
Richard Dazzle
Max Harkaway
London
Lady Gay
Mr.Fredericks
Kanst
Marguerite
Frederick Paulding
Faust
Charles Courtley
Mr. Ranous
Mephistopheles
Keats
Mr. Partridge
Virginia Rider
Partridge
Albert van Raalte
Dominion of Canada general election forecast sparks secession debate
The heated canvass across Canada ends with a federal election to choose Parliament members. Secession sentiment runs strong in the maritime provinces, with predictions that Mr Blake and the opposition will win large shares there. Ontario’s opposition is seen gaining by about twenty seats, while Manitoba, the Territories, and British Columbia back the government. Acclamations signal a shift from 1882 patterns, as six opposition wins occur with four races having no ministerial candidate.
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Dominion of Canada
Sir John MacDonald
Maritime Provinces
Blake
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Territories
British Columbia
Aldermen Seek Knowledge On Steam Heating Tour
The board of aldermen plans a broad excursion to New York and Washington to study steam heating systems. They argue a full board trip is preferable to a committee, despite costs, hoping the experience adds to local knowledge and public intelligence.
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Board of Aldermen
New York
Washington
Cable Roads
Cogswell
Veterans debate dependent pension bill in Post editorials
Commander George H Pattcu argues against the dependent pension plan while the Post and veterans differ, urging sustained veto by President Cleveland. A Pennsylvania post backs the veto and a New Jersey past commander criticizes creating a class of old soldiers for misapplied charity, noting benefits would mostly reach the army's rubbish.
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George H. Pattcu
Patcu
Grand Army
Paton
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Paine Wins Rhode Island Special Election Amid Independent Shift
The near adjournment of Congress made the second Rhode Island district race look unimportant, but Democrat Paine defeated Republican Pincn. The result signals growing independent voting as the Providence Journal notes that self-respecting Republicans reject backing an unworthy candidate amid calls for vindication despite questions about evidence.
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Congress
Rhode Island
Philadelphia Traction Company Object of Contention
The fragment references the Philadelphia Traction Company and hints at a dispute or official action surrounding its current status. Further readable details are unavailable to specify the event, parties, or outcome.
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Philadelphia Traction Company
Public Library Trustees to Control New Building Project
A legislative bill extends the powers of the Public Library trustees to design supervise and manage the new building with mandatory plans bids and semi annual reports to the city government. The measure aims to streamline construction reduce interdepartmental conflicts and deliver a more creditable city landmark.
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Legislative Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Public Library
Board of Trustees
MOB SUPPRESSION AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AS A MOB LIMITER
The piece argues for handling riotous labor disputes by using fire engines to disperse crowds rather than the police club. It notes clubs provoke violence and injury, while coordinated water streams could cool the mob and minimize harm, favoring a nonlethal, decisive approach in crowd control debates.
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Fire Department
New Jersey Supreme Court Affirms Owner Liability For Dog Bites
A Ho boken saloon keeper was liable after his dog bit McDermott when the man signaled the animal to pass. The court held owners are responsible for a dog’s mischievous propensity to bite, known to the owner, regardless of whether the act was in anger or play, citing multiple illustrative cases.
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Supreme Court of New Jersey
McDermott
Hoboken
McDrrmorr
England
New Jersey
Jersey
Winter Carnival Opens in Lancaster New Hampshire
Projectors and managers of the winter carnival anticipate a large crowd as good weather and roads improve. Trains bring visitors while slides and streets are in excellent condition for tobogganing snow shoeing horse racing illuminations fireworks and a masquerade ball on Thursday evening.
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Lancaster
N. H
Vermont Central Disaster Report Soon to Be Made Public
Warrt River Junction Vermont February 21 The railroad commissioners completed work preparing their report and expect to release it to the press by Wednesday. Seven survivors remain in town convalescing with plans to return home soon.
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Warrt River Junction
Dudley and Johnson Speak at Law and Order Convention
L Edwin Dudley of Boston secretary of the National Law and Order League and ex Mayor Johnson of Waltham Mass spoke at a convention at Auspany N Y City Hall this afternoon. Johnson outlined the Boston method of enforcing laws before a large national delegation. The convention closes tomorrow night.
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Auspany
N. Y
Sorciau
L. Edwin Dudley
Boston
National Law and Order League
Johnson
Waltham
Mass
Car Inspector Crushed In Depot Yard Accident
Greenfield Feb 21 Arthur Holdridge a car inspector was crushed when a train backed into the one he was under in the depot yard. One arm and leg were crushed requiring amputation. He will die.
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Greenfield
Arthur Holdridge
Private Secretary shines at Park Theatre Madison Square troupe
Large Park Theatre audience witnessed Madison Square Theatre Company perform The Private Secretary. William Gillette led as the private secretary Rev Robert Spaulding. Kennedy, Tannehill, Moray, Browne and Lamb filled male roles. Edith and Eva were played by Maud Haslam and Maud Giroux with solid support from Mary Myers, Alice Sherwood and Leo Hoffmann. The company delivered a smooth, well trained performance and the run lasts this week only.
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Park Theatre
Madison Square Theatre Company
William Gillette
Robert Spaulding
Aas Kennedy
Cattermole
Messrs
Frank Tannehill, Jr
H. A. Moray
J. H. Browne
Frank E. Lamb
Maud Haslam
Maud Giroux
Edith
Eva
Mary Myers
Alice Sherwood
Leo Hoffman
Stranglers of Paris Delights Boston Theatre Goers
The Stranglers of Paris melodrama was presented at the Bijou Theatre last evening to a large audience. Led by Elmer Grandin as Jagon the cast included W. C. Hobden Stephen Wright Sam Snow Harry Howard and several featured actresses. The production offered strong acting and varied scenes with no objectionable material and will run through the week.
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Paris
Bijou
Boston
Elmer Grandin
Jagon
Messrs
W. C. Hobden
Stephen Wright
Sam Snow
Harry Howard
Eva Mont
Marinelli's Cosmopolitan Congress Plays Howard Evening
A crowded Howard audience welcomed Marinelli's Cosmopolitan Congress for a second appearance this season. The program featured Leroy and Flynn in Irish business, the Daly sisters in songs and dances, Ralph Terry in novelties, Swift and Chase in musical comiques and Bursell as the black pickaninny. The company received a hearty reception and will perform throughout the week.
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Marinelli
Leroy and
Flynn
Daly Sisters
Ralph Terry
Swift and Chase
Bursell
Holden Fatality At Fitchburg Crossing
Peter St. Marten, 40, was killed at the Main street crossing of the Fitchburg railroad in Holden. The accident occurred late today when his train collided with his vehicle, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
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Peter St. Marten
Fitchburg
Holden
Partridge Read Shelley At Hotel Vendome In Morning
William Ordway Partridge of New York gave a Shelley reading before judges and noted poets at the Hotel Vendome. Critics praised his refined stage presence and distinct diction while faulting the Skylark delivery as too plaintive for lyric joy.
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Partridge
William Ordway Partridge
New York
Shelley
Hotel Vendome
Mr. Partridge
Leonardo Leonard’s hosts Fanning art show of master drawings
Leonard’s gallery presents a supplementary Fanning exhibition featuring watercolors and about one hundred sketches and drawings by masters from Guido to Raphael. Notable red chalk works by Ingres and Van Dyck, Rubens, Titian and Raphael pieces, with many former royal and collector holdings. The show runs for several days with a sale on Wednesday through Saturday afternoons.
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Fanning
Leonard's
Mr. Fanning
Koek Koek
Rivas
Roberti
Fortuny
Blommers
Gamba
Filosa
Dibden
Gioja
Veltins
Guido
Berghem
Grenze
David
Jan Steen
Boucher
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Titian
van Dyck
Veronese
Turner
Wouvermans
le Brun
Vernet
van Ostade
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Millet
Reynolds
Gainsborough
Raphael
Rubens
Tintoret
Meissonier
West
Lawrence
Teniers
Thomas Lawrence
Joshua Reynolds
Marquis of
Breadalbane
He Ottley
Neuenbergs
Boden
Pass bills for coast defences and Senate measures in lump
In a Washington Post editorial the House is urged to act quickly by suspending rules to pass both its own committee bills and Senate measures, aiming to present a united show of patriotism and politics. An Atlanta Constitution piece accuses Speaker Carlisle and whiskey interests of blocking a nationwide repeal of the tobacco tax, urging Congress to act in line with public opinion.
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Senate
Carlisle
Congress
Atlanta Constitution
Barnum Perceived as Prohibition Play for President
The Philadelphia Press mocks the notion of P. T. Barnum as a Prohibition party candidate. It jokes that Barnum, a high-license advocate, could win the Prohibition nomination and fuse it with his show.
Jury unanimity reform urged by Providence Journal
The Providence Journal notes the juror impartiality rule needs change and laments the lingering belief that unanimity was contrived by founders of English law, urging thoughtful reforms despite public and legal doubt.
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Blackstone
Uglish Law
Providence Journal
Pension bill blamed for distributing treasury surplus
A World editorial denounces a pension committee report claiming surplus funds should be returned to the people via the proposed bill. The piece argues the measure aims to scatter the surplus rather than pension deserving veterans and would not pass if new taxes were required.
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Pension Committee
N. S. World
Mr Butterworth and Cincinnati Business Support Tariff Reform
The text praises Mr. Butterworth as a strong Cincinnati representative trusted by local business leaders. It argues constituents favor tariff reform to challenge rural commerce theories and suggests Canada could be a focus for expanding trade, hinting at broader national impact beyond Mansfield.
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Butterworth
Cincinnati
Canada
Mansfield
N. Y
Ind
Strikes are One-Sided and Dismissed by Public Opinion
The New York Tribune argues that strikes fail to gain leverage against state power and public needs. It contends violence escalates chaos and that unorganized workers still face the forces of trade and law. The piece warns labor leaders to reckon with these realities or face continued job loss.
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Knights of Labor
N. Y. Tribune
Opinion on Credit Mobilier scandal cited by Senators
A Providence Journal report quotes Senators arguing that the Credit Mobilier affair was a vast fraud in which no one was held accountable, reflecting political reactions to the controversy.
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Credit Mobilier
Providence Journal
Not An Indication Of Level-Headedness
A brief opinion notes Indiana Democrat William Steele Holman as a level headed figure who argues for abolishing the diplomatic service. The terse comment appears in the N. Y. Sun Indiana edition.
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William Steele Holman
Indiana
N. VY. Sun
Senate Demagoguery on Coast Fortifications and Naval Build Up
The Philadelphia Record cites the Senate pursuing costly fortification and fleet plans, likening them to Europe’s power balance. It argues the House Democrats can halt these schemes by appealing to peace loving and brave citizens.
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Senate
Europe
House
Teller
Philadelphia Record
Ind
Mixed Editorial Snippets From The Florida Herald
A collage of brief quotes and quips from papers like the Florida Herald and Harper’s Bazar. Topics range from Senate geography to theater troupes in Texas, fashion notes, shop talk, jokes, and social observations.
Development of Greek Art Pheidias Lecture Recap at Chickering Hall
Dr. Charles Waldstein reviewed the Archaic era before turning to Pheidias. He contrasted Myron’s Discobolus with lasting sculpture and stressed choosing enduring themes over ephemeral momentary subjects. He outlined three Pheidias periods and praised the Zeus and Athene Parthenos as artistic microcosms.
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Chickering Hall
Charles Waldstein
Pheidias
Myron
Waldstein
Delphi
Marathon
Promachos
Acropolis
Olympia
Dr. Waldstein
Winkelmann
Greece
Harthenon
Machias man killed in Lawrence Kyves saw mill incident
Charles Bryant of Machias Maine was caught in a shaft while adjusting a belt at a Lawrence Kentucky saw mill named South Gardiner. He died within hours at 26 leaving a widow.
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Charles Bryant
Machias
Lawrence Kyves
South Gardiner
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