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The notice outlines subscription rates and delivery terms for weekly issues. It lists payment details, office locations in New York and Birmingham, agent names, and editor policies on manuscripts and anonymous letters. Social and commercial sections are specified for specific newspaper pages.
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New York
Broadway
Wall Street
Bridgman, Birmingham & Co
Washington Ofice
Corcoran
Fifteenth Street
Fourth of July speech on self governance in new territories
A July Fourth reflection notes the readiness of people to meet the system of self government in western territories. It mentions law schemes, active campaigns, and candidates gathered for the political work ahead. The piece suggests the conventions will influence the destinies of the new states and are viewed with serious regard.
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Boston
Oratory
John Fiske
The Angelus Secured For Louvre At 55 000 Francs
An American bidder from the American Art Association pushed the price of Miller’s The Angelus to 55 000 francs at the Louvre auction in Paris, with Sutton competing earlier at 552 000 francs and likely higher. The piece’s retention in France highlights the tax impact on foreign art entering the United States, while other notes critique Stead’s Pall Mall Gazette and the Home Market Club quarrel over secretary Radliff e and leadership, signaling broader press and political tensions.
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Miller
Angelus
Louvre
Paris
Sutton
American Art Association
New York Herald
France
Atlantic
Stead
Pall Mall Gazette
London
Frederick Greenwood
Joan Morey
Great Britain
Herbert Radclyffe
Albert Clarke
Radclyffe
Irish Leader Faces Tough Choice Over Extreme Allies
The text notes Mr. Parnell and Mr. David clash over strategy and tactics. It warns that continued advocacy of extreme views and defense of physical force could damage Parnell's standing. Sullivan and Blaine ally Pat Forp are cited as troublesome associates.
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David
Parnell
Sullivan
Blaine
Pat’’ Forp
William O’ Brien
Universal Free Trade Debate At Colby And Harvard Influence
The piece reviews General Butler's college oration on universal free trade linking Canada and the United States with England, noting its provocative yet impractical stance. It contrasts Harvard influenced liberal views on student discipline with calls for broader intellectual freedom and cites Bowdoin and Angell as proponents of modern, humane college governance.
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General Burger
Colby University
General Butler
Canada
America
Great Britain
United States
England
Blaine
Quay
Europe
Asia
Tower of “‘Babel
Butler
New England
Ohio
Pennsylvania
North American
Harvard
Hyprof Bowdoin
Angell
Michigan University
Shaler
Sualer
College Discipline Discussion in North American Review
A July North American Review article gathers presidents and instructors from various colleges to debate student discipline. The piece reflects on current college affairs and the broad attention they command, noting the ongoing reach and impact of disciplinary methods.
Carnegie wealth and philanthropy debated by critics
The piece defends Andrew Carnegie as a philanthropist while noting wage cuts employees face. It cites The Saturday Review praising Carnegie and The North American Review on his view of wealth use. It calls him a trustee of the poor, spending wealth for community benefit, even at personal cost.
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Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Saturday Review of London
Civilized World
Citizen Carnegie
United States of America
Mrs. Gladstone
Citizen Car-Negie
North American Review
Iillionaire
Princess Louise of Wales to wed Earl of Frer amid dowry talk
The English greet the engagement with relief that the groom is not a German. Rumor swirls Parliament may be asked for 30,000 pounds as a dowry, a proposal that could meet opposition. Prince Robert Victor also seeks funds, raising further scrutiny of the arrangement. Mr Labrouchere faces a notable test.
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Louise of Wales
Earl of Frer
Robert Victor
Mr. Labrouchere
Persian minister vows to confront U.S. during planned visit
Washington reports that Hanaf Hassers Guouty Khan, Persia’s minister to the Shah, is deeply dissatisfied with the United States and intends to press his grievances in a forthcoming audience. The chaotic garbled text suggests conflicting notes about attacks and warnings, with unclear dates or sources remaining.
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Washington
Hanaf Hassers Guouty Khan
Persia
Inferiority of Orientals Cited in Editorial Snippet
A fragment quotes a secretary condemning “coarse and un just criticism” as proof of the Orientals’ inferiority, reflecting biased language and prejudiced views in the source material.
Boston Fourth of July Reflections From a Bygone Era
A Boston observer notes locals flee the city for the holiday while crowds flood back from the countryside. Fireworks on the Common overwhelm view, and past oratory by figures like Everett and Sumner contrasts with modern lectures. Chester Park offers a pleasant respite as opinions on investment abound.
Defeats at New London and Harvard rowing views
Mr James J Storrow junior defends Harvard crew after New London loss to Yale. He recounts Bancroft's coach departure, a history of Harvard rowing through 1884 to 1888, debates Yale and Columbia results, and argues the difficulty of matching modern training while praising current Harvard stroke. Captain Herrick supports current methods and defends crew effort.
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Mr. Storrow
Captain Herrick
James J. Storrow, Jr
Harvard
Harvard University
Storrow
Colonel Bancroft
Graduate Advisory Committee
Watson
Fenno
Agassiz
Eed
Yale
University
Columbia
Harvara
New London
Yate
Starvard
Athletic Club
Cook
England
Cambridge
Oxford
R. F. Herrick
London Despatches Spur Social Bits and Travels
A London despatch reports John Ruskin’s illness rumor is unfounded. Lt Leisinger, brother-in-law to Prince Alexander of Battenberg, betrothed to the head game keeper’s daughter in a Hungarian forest. The Shah of Persia heard Miss Elia Russell sing in opera. Professor Richard A. Proctor’s estate is insufficient to support his family. his wife will sell his Florida home and apparatus. Chauncey M. Depew and family traveled aboard the Adriatic from New York to Liverpool. he plans substantial time abroad in London and Paris, returning to New York in September.
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London
John Ruskin
Leisinger
Prince Alexander of Battenberg
Hungary
Persia
Elia Russell
Prince of Wales
Russell
Richard A. Proctor
Florida
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Liverpool
All Sorts of Gossip and Oddities From Past News
A collage of miscellaneous notes recounts eccentric snippets from society life. The column cites Colonel Shepard’s zeal, a courtroom quip, a joke about France and Bob Cook, a remark on women’s small feet in New York, and a locomotive cow catcher invention. It also recalls Florence Nightingale advising steady effort, a stolen mockingbird case in Savannah, and a North American buyer’s bid for the bird. The tale closes with the bird’s confirmation by a judge's test whistle.
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New York
In. Y. Herald
Yonkers Statesman
Boston
Miss Bachey
Prague
Florence Nightingale
Band of Hope
Mayfield Free Church
Sug
Hue
Savannah
Come Dancing Down the Stairs in The Century Verse
The excerpt depicts a playful suitor addressing Marie, urging her to appear charming in a social scene. He praises her wit and beauty while confessing a consuming love that would end with his death if unshared. Rose Hawthorne Lathrop is quoted from The Century.
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Marie
Rose Hawthorne Lathrop
Out of Place in America Irish Catholics and secret societies
The Pilot argues that after the Cronin murder secret societies have no place in America. It urges Irish American Catholics to reject such associations as harmful in worldly life and contrasts them with Orangemen and British Americans.
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America
Cronin
Orangemen
Silence in Southern Press Over McDow Verdict
The Charleston News a week earlier published the McDow acquittal with a muted note under On Trial for His Life. The editor, once murdered, is never mentioned, and Dr McDow threatens to use a shotgun to rebuke the city press for lack of respect amid his alleged indiscretions.
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South
Charleston
McDow
Dr. McDow
Captain Dawson
N. Y
Law versus partisanship over flag change after July fourth
The Boston Post questions Secretary Tracy orders to start forty two after July 4 and argues changing the flag would override the law for partisan gain near elections in new states. It notes legally no flag change may occur before July 4 1890, the next anniversary after state constitutions and the president’s proclamation.
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Boston Post
Tracy
United States
Detroit Free Press
Dem
A Good Word for Our Rifle Team
The Massachusetts rifle team, visiting London, won the match against the Honorable Artillery Company. The piece notes renewed interest in rifle practice after earlier international matches ended and hopes for a revival of those contests.
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Massachusetts
London
Honorable Artillery Company
Philadelphia Press
Nepotism in the Cabinet Sparks Patronage Debate
The piece condemns President Harrison’s administration for favoring relatives, close allies, and Cabinet offspring in offices. It suggests nepotism would furnish ample material for Charles Sumner’s historic rebuke if he were alive, reflecting widespread concern over cronyism in government.
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Harrison
Charles Sumner
N. Xs World
Wanamaker Campaign Hints At 1592 Presidency
Postmaster General Wanamaker launches a political bid for the presidency in 1592 by ordering a halt to the green postage stamp. The Chicago News Indiana notes that if the contest heats up, he might offer four suits of clothes with each stamp to win support.
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Wanamaker
Chicago News Ind
Despatches Report State News and Injuries
Thomas Stirling a Bridgeport businessman shot himself Wednesday. George Denness of Conway NH had his right leg crushed above the knee, amputation needed. Mexican commissioners seek to bring Negroes to settle cotton districts. Frederick Thing of Charlestown fell from a Fitchburg freight car at Concord and died at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Thomas Stirling
Bridgeport
Fitchburgh
Concord
Massachusetts General Hospital
Woman Dies After Kerosene Fire At East Fton Home
Mary Graves of 51 Porter street East F ton lighted a fire with kerosene yesterday afternoon. She died at 8 30 o clock while lying in City Hospital.
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Mary Graves
Porter Street
East
Fton
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