Extradition treaty talks and a race clash in the army
Reports from London and Ottawa describe a proposed extension of the 1842 Ashburton treaty adding crimes from murder to embezzlement and robbery, with Canada’s stance on fugitives. Separately, coverage mocks Grand Army of the Republic color lines as black comrades gain posts in Louisiana and Mississippi, while white officers protest and the Chalmette monument ties to colored workers.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Department of the Gulf
New Orleans
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Mississippi
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Chalmette
Death of Dr Dollinger Weighs on Bavarian Religious History
The obituary recalls Dr Dollinger in his ninety first year, a leading Old Catholic figure and liberal opponent of papal infallibility. A scholar of church history, he taught at Aschaffenburg and Munich, served as rector at Munich University, and earned degrees from Oxford and Edinburgh. His career showcased clashes between Ultramontanes and liberals, shaping 19th century church-state relations.
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Aschaffenburg
Munich
Bavaria
Frankfort
Carly
Isol
Oxford
Edinburgh
James Campbell predicts higher window glass duties in McKinley bill
James Campbell of Pittsburg, head of the Window Glass Workers Association, long tied to the tariff cause, argues that a forthcoming committee report will raise duties on window glass. He cites an alleged talk with McKinley about revising glass duties, a claim met with Republican skepticism amid tariff and labor controversies.
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Pittsburg
Window Glass Workers’ Association
High Tariff Party
Europe
McKinley
Window Glass Makers Stand Firm Against Doubts
The Tribune’s skepticism contrasts with glass manufacturers who refuse to retreat from their stance, asserting confidence amid ongoing industry debate. The dissenting view emphasizes faith in product quality and market demand despite external doubts.
Pact to Raise Window Glass Duties Sparks Industry Trust
The passage recalls a conference in Findlay where major glass producers formed a trust to push higher duties on window glass and related commodities. Observers note lawmakers on the ways and means committee seem guided by those who benefit from protection, not the public, as duties linger or rise.
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Findlay
Campbell
Ways and Means
Illness of Lord Uanington and possible Liberal Unionist leadership gaps
The article analyzes potential political shifts if Lord Uanington dies, noting Chamberlain as unlikely to unify the Liberal Unionists and criticizing Lord Wanninwro as a speaker yet acknowledging his public influence as heir to the Devonshire dukedom. It highlights Hartington as a key figure and Salisbury’s valuing of his leadership, with potential seat loss to anti-Women rulers and uncertain ultimate consequences.
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Mr. Chamberlain
Lord Wanninwro
House of Commons
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Goscurn
Wilwam Harcourt
Lord Ranpotpy Churchill
Devonshire
Caavrenbish
Plain Talk at Farmers Meeting on Tax Inequities
The farmers at a city meeting declared taxation unfair, alleging that farm property is overtaxed while stocks and bonds escape notice. They called for a Tax Commissioners board to hear appeals from local assessors and county commissioners, arguing relief lies in local action rather than state reform.
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Board of ‘Tax Commissioners
Boards of Assessors
New England Farm Tax Struggles and Tariff Debate
The discussion on farm property taxation, local assessors, and the hidden burden of indirect taxes shows farmers seeking relief through broader measures. Speakers argue over production growth elsewhere, factory villages dominating towns, and the tariff’s effect on farmers, while Washington debates protection and naval spending proposals amid broader economic reform concerns.
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Sancus
New England
Wryman
Salem
Great Western
Massachusetts
Boston
Alexander J. Weddburn
Virginia State Grange
National Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
Committee On Ways and Means
Washington
Weppsuen
Subsidey Bills for Merchant Cruisers Sparks Debate in Senate
A Senate discussion on Mr Mryi’s subsidy bill urges mail payments to American built ships and use as cruisers or transports in war. Critics say it is imprudent and costly given current tariff and navigation laws, noting Britain and France models and the ownership issue of Americans owning fast merchant cruisers.
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Newport
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Frye
Mryi
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Secretary of the Navy
Great Britain
France
Inman
Harvard Receives 10000 Gift for Semitic Museum
A S10,000 donation from Mr Jacop UL to Harvard funds a Semitic Museum wing within the Peabody building. The gift, announced in the Posy on Saturday, supports casts manuscripts and relics from Assyrians Phoenicians Hebrews and Arabs, enlarging the university’s Semitic program and American scholarship.
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Vacvard
Jacop UL “Cuiff
Unc
Scuire
Prolific Contributor Praises Tinnyson and Swinwarni in Journal
Mr G Ladpson writes for the Speaker, ranking Tinnyson first among poets and praising Swinwarni for his generous words. The piece reflects literary ambition and a controversial noted grudge toward Mr Gladstone amid political poetry.
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G@LADSPON
New London
Lord Tinnyson
Swinwarni
Liberal Party
Gladstone
Editorial prize yields few editors judged worthy
The New York World offered a prize for the best editorial article, but only sixteen of 464 competitors were deemed worthy of serious consideration. The authors of the chosen pieces faced a modest standard, reflecting on reader intelligence.
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New York World
Thomas Coox the patron saint of guided tours lives on
Thomas Coox, originator of the famed tours, lies dying at his Leicestershire home. He greatly aided affordable, accessible travel and will be remembered by those who seek information through personally conducted sight seeing.
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Thomas Coox
Leicestershire
Ears of Prominent Figures Highlight Sunday Feature
A Sunday paper uses the phrase ear as a character index, listing ears of notable people from Mr. Creverano to President Han RISON, illustrating the concept with playful wordplay and public figures.
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Creverano
Hanrison
Wine from Franca 1889 expected below average
The wine product of Franca for 1889 is estimated to be considerably below the average. This does not mean, however, that there will be any less Chateau Margaux or Pommard sold at our hotels.
Mrs Winslow's Ibsen Readings Draw Across Cities
Mrs Erving Winslow continues her Ibsen readings in Philadelphia New York Chicago and Washington with a refined presentation praised for good taste. This week and next she performs in Jamaica Plain New Bedford Andover and Brookline. Her audiences report no prurient elements in the selections from The Pillars of Society The Enemy of the People and A Doll's House, reflecting the author’s moral purpose.
Boston Memories of Kilby Street and Loyalist Ties
In Boston, a essay recalls Christopher Kilby and Kilby Street’s origin after the 1760 Milk Street fire, noting Kilby’s £200 relief gift and Kilby lineage linking to aristocratic families. It also touches on Hugh Percy and Lord Percy’s 1774 Lexington march, and Edward Randolph as a port collector whose actions shaped colonial governance.
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Congress Street
Fort Hill
Oliver
State Street
Kilby Street
Liberty Square
Christopher Kilby
Tuttle
Duke of Argyll
Marquis of Lorne
Louise
England
Long Wharf
Earl Percy
Boston
Winter
Tremont Streets
John Williams
His Majesty’s Customs
Veteh
Winthrop
Oxnard
Lord Percy
Hancock Flouse
Gage
Lexington
Andros
Old South
Church of England
Creditors Meet Over Bradshaw Crocker Co and Bent & Co
Creditors of Bradshaw Crocker & Co mill supplies providers met and formed a five member committee to confer with the assignee on a settlement. A separate meeting for S G Bent & Co fruit and produce dealers, now Boylston Market, appointed a two member committee to investigate after an assignment to George C Bent. Liabilities about 4000 with nominal assets 2000. Eugene L Burttington reports no secured liabilities around 58000 and a 350000 stability. surety on a probate bond in Norfolk County noted. George W Bailey and George H. Vney, boots and shoes and groceries dealers in Providence, have assigned.
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Bradshaw, Crocker & Co
Portland Street
S. G. Bent & Co
Fruit and Produce
Boylston Market
George C. Bent
School Street
Eugene L. Burttington
State Street
Norfolk County
Eoree
Vney
Ate
George WY. Bailey
Providence
H. 1
Pralposions in Electrical Subways Cause Explosions
Two powerful explosions shook Fourth Street and Sixth Avenue in New York last night as pedestrians filled the streets. The manhole lids were hurled into the air and pavement torn up in a forty foot area around each site. No serious injuries were reported.
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New York
Fourth Street
Sixth Avenue
Royal and political notes from distant shores
Alphonse Dandet may visit a foreign country while Archbishop Corrigan sails to Rome. Sir Arthur Sullivan plans a voyage with Mr and Mrs D Osiy Carte. The Hon William E Russell is home sick in Cambridge with distemper. Henry Watterson starts January 15 on lectures in Money and Morals across the North and West. Lieutenant Francis Carey RN who stood with the Prince Imperial as he fell dies suddenly at Devonport. The Czar reportedly suffers recurring epilepsy since the Borki accident and rarely leaves Gatchina. Queen Victoria suffers rheumatism and lumbago. Mr Gladstone returns to London for Parliament amid library preparations at Hawarden. Marquis of Hartington’s condition improves after congestion of the lungs while guest of Baron Hirsch at Merton Hall.
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Archbishop Corrigan
New York
Rome
Sir Arthur Sullivan
Tts
D’osiy Carte
William E. Russell
Cambridge
Henry Watterson
Francis Carey
Prince Imperial
France
Devonport
Enz
Gatschina
Queen Victoria
Gladstone
London
Bath
Hawarden
Norfolk
Marquis of Hartington
Innes
Baron Hirsch
Merton
Music Thirteenth Symphony Concert Review
A detailed review of a Saturday concert featuring MacDowell's Symphony No.4 and the symphonic poem Lancelot and Elaine op. 25, with reactions to orchestration, horn usage, and the performers, noting strong moments and notable flaws. Anna Steinizer-Clark's Schumann concerto and Gade symphony are praised for fine interpretation. next week’s concert is canceled due to travel.
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Lancelot
Elaine
MacDowell
Ison
Blaine
Lanceto
Ting
Mac Dowell
Anna steinizer-Clark
Java
Arthurg Wirbn
Wanders Across Letters and Rumors From Far Lands and Courts
Fragments reveal comic banter on a composer, editors, and editors. Mentions Beethoven’s last piano in Bann, a bachelor Prince of Baubana, and a Florentine millionaire purchasing Monte Cristo island to build a chateau and villa. Also notes Buddhism in Japan and Riviera weather with Naples snow and Meran springlike air.
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Beethoven House Society
Bann
Beethoven
Conrad Grit
Vienna
Baubana
Europe
Slinger
Daily
Madders
Monte Cristo Island
Mediterranean
Ditmas
Carlo Grigoroni
Pioce
Maratis
Ciitears
Prince
Naples
Italy
Rome
Corso
Sir Edwin Arnold
Japan
Kesa
Riviera
Meran
London
Mr Gladstone at eighty one a portrait in virtue and vigor
A reflective piece lauds Mr Gladstone on his eighty first birthday, highlighting his judicial mind, loyal zeal for fair play, and constant reformist impulse. It notes admiration from America, compares him to Bright, and suggests time cannot dim his intellectual vigor or patriotism as a model for the English race.
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Louis Blanc
Justea
Red
Pris
Pris, “Is Unquestionably Characteristic of Mr. Gladstone
Lord Beaconsfield
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Imerson
Robert Peel
America
Denen
Gladstone
Bright
John Poehe
Burke
Chatham
John Britt
Giadstone
World's Fair choice weighs Washington or New York
The Boston Post comments that it is hard to pick between Washington and New York for the World's Fair site and notes Washington would surely host the event if not New York. The Washington Post reports the debate over the fair’s location and the implications for national prestige.
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Boston Post
Washington
New York
Washington Post
The Wail of Infant Industries
A Providence Journal editorial warns that prewar committees plead for tariff protection for aging infant industries as they seek more relief, framing the push as a long tradition of seeking state help rather than true economic growth.
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Providence Journal
Ind
Postal Service Improvement Amid City Growth
The article argues that boosting postal revenue requires expanded facilities in populous centers. It states that urban poste business yields significant government profit and promotes faster, more certain service to citizens, reflecting Philadelphia Record commentary.
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Philadelphia Record
Debasing a Public Trustees to Personal Ends
A Springfield Republican excerpt reports allegations of legislative favoritism by the Speaker in committee assignments. Letters claim Western Massachusetts members fear their interests are ignored as rewards are given to loyalists, undermining public service integrity. Critics call for press and public challenge to corrupt practices.
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Massachusetts
Iriny
Springfeld
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