Boston’s tramper audience sparks housing praise and praise for Emerson
In Boston letters discuss concert rhythm by clapping and stamping as a sign of awakening taste. The writer lauds William R. Emerson for rural Boston area houses and Bar Harbor projects. He notes Sturgis terra cotta influence and cites the Advent Church and Ames House as exemplary works, highlighting architectural impact and public visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Philadelphia
William R. Emerson
Penn
Emerson
Bar Harbor
Mr. Emerson
Beverly Shore
Ralph Waldo Emerson
John H. Sturgis
Church of the Advent
Art Museum
Ames
Commonwealth Avenue
Dartmouth Street
Democratic Nominating Convention Set For June Fifth
The national Democratic committee fixed June 5 for the convention in St Louis. The shift from a later date aims to start the campaign boldly and align the platform with governing principles rather than opposing moves. Cleveland administration supporters are urged to be bold and first in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Democratic Committee
St. Louis
San Francisco
Cleveland
Diplomacy on the Continent Aims for Peace Yet Shows Strain
Negotiations between Russia and Austria mediated by Germany appear to be half hearted, shifting responsibility rather than seeking a peaceful understanding. Austria admits Prince Ferdinand’s Bulgaria throne claim but Italy signals backing Austrian and British advised actions, underscoring Russia’s needed back down for any stable solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Austria
Germany
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Italy
England
Proposals credited to Count Schouvaloff questioned
The Official Messenger notes proposals criticized as insincere about restoring Europe to balance. They argue Russia would defend Bulgaria after Prince Ferdinand's election, claiming scrupulous liberties for Bulgaria. The piece likens Russia’s stance to a wolf and a lamb fable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Schouvaloff
Russia
Europe
Berlin
Prince Frieinand
Bulgaria
City plans underground rapid transit connected to Grand Central
A bill proposes appointing a mayoral board and issuing 3 percent bonds to build and own an underground rapid transit system linking with New York Central at Grand Central. The plan aims to improve city transit better than the current elevated roads and would grant control over the road network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Grand Central Station
City seeks to charge corporations for street repairs
A common council order last night aims to enable the city to require corporations using public streets to pay the cost of repairs. Current law allows city officials to demand satisfactory repairs, but this has proven ineffective. The plan would have the city perform the work at city expense, with payment by the company, and seeks to curb recurring street damage from excavations. Mayor Hewitt's rapid transit proposal for New York is also noted as having potential passage.
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Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Hewrrt
New York
Verders
Tariff Reform Debate Shifts From Sectional to National
A long discussion argues that reducing tariff barriers to raw materials would lower costs for manufacturers and boost overall U S production. Proponents claim benefits spread nationwide, while defenders worry about sectional protectionism. The piece contends a true reform would aid New England and Western farmers alike by lowering input costs and expanding the domestic market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
United States
Union
A Word on Mr Howells and Zoxa’s Book Obscenity
A critical review contends Mr Howells embraces a theory of realism that makes Zoxa’s last book an obscene infamy. The piece argues Howells as outsider to New England life distorts detail, overvalues pessimistic judgments, and relies on reports rather than direct observation, labeling his work a prejudiced caricature of regional life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Howells
Zoxa
Howetts
Howets
New England
Lemuel “Barker
Lemuel Barker
Lemuel
Public Acknowledgment of Intelligence and Memory
An account notes the public’s intelligence and memory for history and politics, while highlighting its relative devaluation of common sense in judgment and opinion. The remark places emphasis on collective recall over practical insight in public discourse.
New Judgeships May Shape Massachusetts Courts
Governor Ames faces appointing two new Superior Court judges as the bench expands by statute, with a possible addition to Boston Municipal Court. The piece urges selecting fiscally qualified candidates of high character, stressing the court’s growing tort, equity, and divorce duties and the need for public confidence in the judiciary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Superior Court
Municipal Court of
Boston
General Court
Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Awers
Amos
Commonwealth
Howells Realism and the Limits of Pessimistic Philanthropy
The realist method yields inevitable errors in detailing individuals. Howells applies it to New England life and French peasants, misreading both. His work, once driven by literary instinct, shifts toward philanthropy and Zo la’s influence, portraying brutal facts as ultimate aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakspere
Howelis
New England
Lemuel Barker
Harvard
Mr. Howkrts
Mr. Howktts
Zona
Mr. Howrnts
Zowa
Totsio
Russia
Zola
Torsvor
German and American actors exchange artistic tours
Emulation of Mr. Wyndham's European visit prompts Miss Mary Anderson to consider performing in Germany before returning to America. English operas and plays have succeeded in Berlin recently, and two German artists are noted as also enjoying success in the United States, signaling mutual artistic exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wyndham
Mary Anderson
Germany
America
Berlin
Miss Anderson
Herr Possart
Frau Nrem Mann-Raabe
Language freedoms versus imported terms in American English
A writer argues against banning phrases like far and away and words such as cross as mere importations from Britain. He says words hold fixed meaning beyond fashion and questions if American English must be purely homegrown or if transatlantic roots can be embraced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Depew
Henry Wilson
United States
Massachusetts
Invention Proposes Gas Engine for Bicycles and Tricycles
A scientific note describes a small gasoline powered engine for bicycles and tricycles, claiming up to ten mph on level ground and a twenty five mile range with a total plant weight of 185 pounds. It cautions about machine dependency and notes mustard oil as a new lubricant, plus a cheap battery from soap and bran. It also warns that dry rot germs can spread via tools that contact infected wood, hastening decay of timber.
Portraits and Prominent Appointments in Brief
A roundup notes George Augustus Sala becomes president of a London photographic company. Ex congressman William A Russell of Massachusetts donates 1000 to the Public Library of Bellows Falls Vermont. Justice Gray has drawn 1000 French novels from the Congressional Library. King Humbert of Italy pursues economy to pay paternal debts. The Liberian mission is offered to Rev J C Price of Livingston College Salisbury NC. Mr Price, tall and athletic, is described in a biographical sketch of F Marion Crawford valued at 4 dollars.
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George Augustus Sala
London
William A. Russell
Massachusetts
Public Library
Bellows Falls
Justice Gray
Congressional Library
Supreme Bench
Humbert
Italy
J. C. Price
Livingston College
Salisbury
N.C
Price
United States
F. Marion Crawford
Varied 19th century social snippets and anecdotes
A miscellany of short items criticizing current habits and beliefs. Notes include politics with mugwumps and party shifts, rural and suburban life, suffrage progress, marriage longevity, kitchen secrecy, solar longevity, Sabbath fishing, lottery marriage bids, evangelist reform, piracy of time, Jewish emigration figures, public health links to groundwater, and observations on American China society and drink.
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Phil
Republican Party
Sam Jones
Jamaica
Long Island
Asband
Yonkers Statesman
Mississippi
Guardians of Society
Europe
Sampson
Castle Garden
New York
Paris
Munich
Boston
Fido
Reforming Abuses in Public Building Contracts
A Senate debate signals honest sentiment toward curbing waste in government building projects. The piece argues public buildings should not drain funds, proposing contracts to cut costs by about half with minimal graft and extravagance. It condemns current waste and urges reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Tribune
Rep
Progress signaled as Senate debates open doors on fisheries treaty
The New York World notes the prompt publication of the treaty text and the Senate's long debate on open-door consideration. It argues progress lies in informing the public that their representatives are acting, since the nation exceeds the number of Senators and the people deserve to know.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States Senate
United States
N. Y
Worthy of fools and mountebanks
The Providence Journal argues that the treaty with Canada should be honored and that critics, fishermen, and political opportunists risk provoking retaliation and prolonging a dispute. It warns against demands for unconditional surrender of Canadian claims and urges support for a lasting agreement that ends long-standing tensions between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian
Mowitebanks
Providence Journal
Taxes on luxuries, not on necessities, warned the Argus
The Albany Argus argues Republicans favor removing taxes on watches, carriages, bank checks, and seek repeal of whiskey and tobacco levies while questioning how workingmen benefit. It frames the plan as benefiting the rich and asks when taxes on essentials will be cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Argus
Dem
Boutelle's Boomerang Over Flags Report Diminishes Claim
Congressman Boutelle who pressed that certain battle-flags had been sent back to the South now sees the War Secretary's report. The comparison recalls the French Academy's debate with Cuvier on crab definitions where three exceptions render the definition imperfect. The remark underscores the flawed premise and questions the administration's action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boutelle
Secretary of War
French Academy of Sciences
Cuvier
Philadelphia Record
Ind
Army Orders: Captain P Henry Ray Granted Ten Days Leave
Captain P Henry Ray acting judge advocate of the department of the Platte first lieutenant Fighthnfantry received a ten day extension of leave in an army orders notice.
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P. Henry Ray
Department of the Platte
Fighthnfantry
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Hoston East
MR. Cleveland
Curuncey M. DrepEn
Union League Club of
Chicago
Blaine
Washington
Arthur
Congress
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