Brahms Symphony No 4 Debuts in 1886 Boston
Review notes Brahms Symphony No 4 in E minor as latest major work by a leading contrapuntist. First performed in Boston in 1886. Compares the first two movements for value to the later ones and highlights the horn driven second movement and rhythmic ingenuity in the third. Also mentions Huco Rempoup overture and Liszt Ideale as contemporary and concluding program music.
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Johannes Brauns
Bostern
Brahms
Reinhold
Boston
Franz Liszt
Liszt
Notable Awards and Personal Victories in News Memo
Fred Perry Powers of the Chicago Herald secures the New York Reform Club prize of 250 dollars for a tariff essay. Thomas B. Wanamaker pledges funds for a Wanamaker English Language Prize at Princeton. James McMillan enters the Senate with notable appearance. Carl Strekleman returns with a King of the Levange heir. Jacob Tome endows a free Port Deposit Seminary for white orphans. Edith Brydone marries in Inverness. her father Dr Brydone survived the Afghan disaster, as noted in contemporary histories.
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Fred Perry Powers
Washington
Chicago Herald
New York Reform Club
Thomas B. Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Cabinet Place
Princeton College
Charles A. B. Shepard
James McMillan
Michigan
Senate
West
Africa
Carl Strekleman
Columbus
Ind
Levange
Jacob Tome
Maryland
Tome
Port Deposit
Inverness
Edith Brydone
Brydone
Jellalabad
Justin McCarthy
Irish Escape in Court Marks Political Turn
William O'Brien fled from a trial in Ireland with spectator aid. He remained at large as of the latest reports, with uncertainty over consequences. The incident threatens to take on a political dimension likely affecting both sides.
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William O’brien
Ireland
Warren Line Dominates Boston to Liverpool Shipping
The Warren steamship line shows strong performance with 56 of 147 annual departures on Boston to Liverpool routes. Freight tonnage rose from 165,399 in 1887 to 171,619 in 1888, signaling higher profits under improved port gates. The Warren line, like Inman and Red Star, blends American capital with British-flag sailing.
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Warren Line
Boston
Liverpool
Warren Steamships
Inman
Red Star Lines
Correction of Misstated Officer In Grampus Abandonment
The editor retracts earlier criticism of D E Collins over the Grampus abandonment after learning Collins was not aboard at the time. The apology notes the mistake came from AP reports and expresses regret for the inadvertent injury to Collins.
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United States
Grampus
Associated Press
D. E. Collins
Denial Issued Over Edward D James Story on Tariff Vote
London cables report a denial of Edward D James's claim that English tin plate makers would donate 1 million dollars to sway Senate votes on the substitute tariff bill. The Home Market Club dismissed the tale as untrue, with the stating company also repudiating James while condemning his statements as absurd.
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London
Edwardd James
Senate
Home Market Club
Mr. James
Petrivers
Marcussons
Rap- Clyffes
James
Railroads Face Turbulent Pact With Violations
An unsigned agreement among Western railway presidents appears in force yet plagued by accusations of secret cutting and breaches by several lines. The Wabash denies wrongdoing while alleging Chicago and Alton trespasses. The status of the so called gentlemanly pact remains precarious due to mutual distrust among subordinates.
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Western Railway
The
Wabash
Chicago & Alton
State House hearings on publication costs questioned
Hearings before the printing committee at the State House suggest that claims of excessive expense in publishing provincial laws lack foundation. The work spans years and costs may equal the Adjutant General's report. Most funds went to printers, with little to scholars serving the state.
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State House
Adjutant General
Nearing completion of valuable Commonwealth records
Citizens warned against hindering the work to preserve the importance of the undertaking, which is nearing completion in a manner creditable to the Commonwealth.
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Commonwealth
The Ford bill and immigration at Boston port
The essay argues Boston faces little need for Ford committee immigration controls due to thorough state inspections and strong customs actions. It notes that at other ports, agents warn the bill may shift immigration to Canada, Manitoba, and European routes, while praising selective goals over outright exclusion and stressing Samoa developments.
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Ford Committee
Boston
New York
United States
Canada
Manitoba
Dakota
Minnesota
Northwest
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Canadian Northwest
Hamburg-American Line
Montreal
Halifax
Europe
Norts
Liver“pool
Cape Race
Patriotic
Gloucester
Canadian Pacific Railway
Castle Garden
Pennsylvania
Germany and the United States in the Samoa Dispute
The article argues against alarmist tones over German actions in Samoa while urging firm U S opposition if needed. It notes Germany cannot easily divert forces to the Atlantic and its navy is weaker than the U S, with few effective ships like ironclads Sachsen and limited recent cruiser additions.
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United States
Samoa
Germany
Europe
Atlantic
Sachsen
Boston
Atlanta
Prices of Books and English vs American Publishing
The letter defends Macmillan editions of Robert Elsmere against Ben Hur price comparisons, noting cloth edition at 1.25 and library edition at 3 dollars, while Ben Hur is costlier per page. It argues English editions often cheaper overall, cites Casells and Routledges catalogs, and criticizes three volume novels as a lingering, limited practice despite English publishing trends.
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Post
Robert Elsmere
The
Herald
Messrs
Macmillan
Ward
Matthew Arnold
Joan Morvey
the Herald
Publishers’ Weekly
England
America
Cassells
Routledges
Macaulay
Mupin
St Pauls Church declares to remain at present Boston site
The St Pauls Church proprietors in Boston decide to keep their current location with a near unanimous vote, reflecting a courteous, community minded stance for the society. The piece notes the strong, cultured backing and cites the Harvard Musical Association’s gatherings as a model of enduring local vitality. It closes with reflections on baseball and the careers of notable players and leaders.
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St. Paul’s Church
St. Paul’s
Boston
Harvard Musical Association
Holmes
Lothrop Thorndike
John 8. Dwight
Nestor
Dwight
Journal of Music
Boston Music Hall
Tariff Reform Topics reports growing reform leagues nationwide
The Massachusetts Tariff Reform League launched Tariff Reform Topics a bulletin on tariff reform news and commentary. The first issue notes that reform efforts grew after the election with new leagues forming in Everett Rockland Newton Worcester and more, and state leagues forming in Illinois Wisconsin Indiana including an Indianapolis convention.
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Massachusetts Tariff Reform League
Tariff Reform News
Cleveland
Everett
Rockland
Newton
Worcester
Else
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Indianapolis
Tariff reform movement gathers momentum across region
The article notes a March 4 inauguration date for Harrison and a February 19 20 21 tariff reform convention in Chicago. It lists state meetings in Walpole Holliston Enfield Northampton Wilbraham Agawam Shelburne Falls with lectures in Boxboro Stow and Acton villages and a Greenfield Franklin county reformers dinner with speeches.
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Harrison
Chicago
Walpole
Holliston
Enfield
Northampton
Wilbraham
Agawam
Shelburne Falls
Boxboro
Stow
Acton
Greenfield
Franklin County
Kentucky Yearling Auctions Move to New York City Proposal
The plan proposes shifting Kentucky thoroughbred yearling sales from the bluegrass region to New York City. Opponents include Kentucky hotel keepers and residents though buyers would benefit from greater East Coast access and potentially higher prices. Similar NY sales could draw buyers from New England and Maine stock might prosper if held here in early spring.
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Kentucky
Bluegrass
New York
East
Lexington
Boston
New England
Maine
Mrs Beach Recital Delights Huntington Hall Audience
Mrs H H A Beach gave a charity recital for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in Huntington Hall yesterday afternoon. The program featured Bach Bach fugues Mendelssohn Schubert Chopin and Brahms with praised musicianship and faithful composer intent.
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Chopin
Beach
Schumann
Foulke Outlines Civil Service Reform and Harrison Loyalty
William Dudley Foulke urged the incoming administration to fulfill Chicago platform pledges on civil service reform, arguing the President must act to extend reform to all grades. He pressed for inclusion of Navy yards in classified service and stricter enforcement by Harpe, and noted Elliott Shepard’s Lafayette Club remarks linking Harrison Morton victory to diplomatic and national policy gains. A Republican-led push closed the Elizabeth Glue Company works as a health measure amid a free trade scare.
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Mr. Meeson
Rider Haggard
Indiana Civil Service Association
William Dudley Foulke
Chicago
Harrison
Congress
Foulke
Harpe
Elliott F. Shepard
Lafayette Club
Morton
Providence
Cleveland
McGill
New Jersey
Elizabeth
Wanamaker's Europe trip a successful bluff
Indianapolis New York Tribune report says Wanamaker announced an Europe voyage to be away a month but postponed it on short notice. Wanamaker then returned, reportedly delighted after interview with General Harrison, suggesting his name on the Cabinet slate.
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Wanamaker
Europe
Indianapolis
The
New York Tribune
Mr. Wanamaker
Harrison
John Wanamaker
Ohio House bill seeks proportional electors by party
A Democratic Ohio House member proposes appointing presidential electors by party proportion to the votes each party receives. The same dispatch notes Senator Sherman faces scrutiny for a quick Capitol move tied to a China treaty, seen as credit appropriation to the administration’s stance on the treaty and China.
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United States
Ohio House
N. Y. Evening Post
Washington
New York Times
Sherman
John Sherman
State Department
Senate
China
Capitol
Cleveland
Denver Officials Report Smallpox Cases Three
Mayor Lee and City Physician Robertson state Denver has only three smallpox cases and overall health is excellent. The brief notice emphasizes city health status and urges continued vigilance.
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Lee
Robertson
Denver
Col
Literary Notes On Prose Volumes And New Titles
Whittier’s prose to appear in three Riverside volumes from Houghton Mifflin. New story The Open Door by Blanche Willis Howard due February. Connecticut marks 250th constitutional anniversary today January 24 in Hartford 1639. Old South Leaflets adds Fundamental Orders and Haven’s Fundamental Agreement with notes. Scribner’s to describe Bighorn sheep photography on Table Mountain 1887. Dobson recalls Vauxhall days with Walpole Fielding Burney. Queen of Italy praises Lanciani’s Ancient Rome in light of discoveries from Houghton Mifflin. March brings Profit-Sharing Between Employer and Employee by N P Gilman. Tempted of the Devil a Kabbalist tale from Cupples & Hurd. Lippincott lists 1888 publications including Thackeray Handy Edition Shelley and Béranger translations. Cassell’s library prints Plutarch Lives and Dryden essays with Shakespeare. Publishers’ series noted.
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Mr. Whittier
Messrs
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Riverside
Blanche Willis Howard
Connecticut
Hartford
Old South Studies In
D. C. Heath & Co
R Aw Haven
Rocky Mountain
Scribner’s Magazine
F. H. Chapin
Table Mountain
Colorado
Austin Dobson
Vauxhall
Walpole
Fielding
Miss Burney
Evelina
Italy
Rome
Lanciani
N. P. Gilman
Literary World
F. A. Walker
Carroll D. Wright
R. T. Ely
Messrs. Cupples & Hurd
M. W. MacDowall
August Becker
J. B. Lippincott Company
Thackeray
Shelley
Chambers
Béranger
Cassell
National Library
Plutarch
Dryden
Personal Injury Trials Dominate Superior Court Busine ss
A letter to the editor argues that personal injury actions consume a large and growing portion of Superior Court time. It proposes dedicating a separate session to all personal injury cases to reduce delays and costs, with other sessions handling different case types. Boston, Jan. 24.
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The
Post
Boston
Petty Religious Intolerance in Charleston Bible Society
A Charleston South Carolina Bible Society meeting sparked a heated debate on Unitarian status. Alva Gage, a leading Unitarian, resigned after a morning paper reported the long discussion on whether Unitarians are Christians or heathens.
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Charleston
8. C
Night Blooming Flower Rumors Fill the Page
A collage of overheard quips and social chatter from newspapers. Mentions Ireland Home Rule John Blaine Wanamaker and Mr Pasha in Philadelphia Philadelphia dance talk and satire from the St Paul Press and Atlanta Constitution.
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Ireland
John Bull
Colonel Shepard
Indianapolis
Blaine
Washington
Pasha
Philadelphia
Wanamaker
Navy
Mabel
Genevieve Fenderson
Quills
Funniman
Piniman
Penman
Minnesota
Memphis
St. Paul Press
Ethel
Belinda
Dumley
Benson
Democratic leaders urged to pass measure before new administration
Editorial argues House leaders should not favor the scandalous bill and should forward both the surplus condition and the theory behind it to the Republican administration less than six weeks from power. The piece critiques Democratic stance and warns against delaying action.
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Senate
House
N. Y. World
Dem
Time Brings A Change in Republican Stance on Bounty Bill
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes a shift in GOP views, stating that fifteen months prior no Republican would admit support for a bill characterized as unblushing bounty and bribery, despite the Senate voting as a bloc.
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Senate
N. Y. Commercial Advertiser
Ind
Miscalled protection policy criticized by Times editor
The Philadelphia Times denounces protection leaders in the Senate for taxing labor and materials, limiting products, shrinking employment, and closing world markets to workers while praising true protective policy aimed at expanding consumption and new markets.
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Senate
Philadelphia Times
Ind
The Value of Independence
A Harper's Weekly editorial mocks partisan zeal and urges political independence. It argues that party spirit hinders public good while praising independence to curb party excesses and sustain patriotic consideration of merit.
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Harper’s Weekly Ind
Base of Operations for Protection Policy Debate
The opinion argues the Senate bill serves as a base of operations for illegitimate protection aims beyond its proper bounds. It contends the bill would need substantial changes by the next Congress before enactment, or it could harm the protection cause more than the Mills bill would.
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Senate
Philadelphia Telegraph
Will It Accomplish Its Object
Harper's Weekly questions the Sherman bill aimed at protecting voters and ensuring a fair count. It argues that suppression now stems from general fear among colored voters rather than active force, and US supervision at polls may not boost turnout.
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United States
Harper’s Weekly
Ind
True Line of Naval Progress From N S Times
The piece argues Europe built heavy armored ships are obsolete and the future navy should favor speed and lighter weight powerful batteries. It credits policy of avoiding an arms race and posits coast defense ships plus agile vessels as modern progress for the navy.
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N. S. Times
Europe
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