Notable Paris Letters From Mile BasHKIRTSEFF in 1880s
The excerpt surveys Mile. BasHKIRTSEFF’s intimate letters, noting her growing European fame, her bold self-praise, and correspondence with men of genius including M. Zona. It contrasts personal steadiness with public wit, and shifts to reflections on Boston’s Josiah Quincy and the era’s gender norms including women cyclists and dress codes.
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Marie
Paris
Temple of Fame
Julian
Narcissus
Mani BasuKirtserr
M. Julien
Republic
M. Axnry Hovussaye
Moliére
Mile. Bashkirtseff
M. de M
M. Suniy
Prudhomaur
M. Eymonp de Goncourt
M. Zona
L Ouly
Mart Basakirr- Seff
Malakoff
Papers address change and submission rules
Subscribers must provide both current and new addresses for changes. Manuscripts not returned. anonymous contributions ignored. Writers must include full name and address as a guaranty of good faith. Checks and money orders payable to POS Publishing Company Washington Office: Corcoran Building, Fifteenth Street.
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POS? Publishing
Tribune admits Treasury strains amid GOP spending push
The Tribune acknowledges strains in finances under the Billion Dollar Congress while criticizing pension administration mistakes and excesses in liberal expenditures on improvements and public buildings. The admission of Republican missteps from a rival paper carries significance.
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New York Tribune
Treasury
Congress
Pensions Bureau
No Partisanship in Smra Appointment, Journal Debunked
The Boston Journal attacks Governor Russell over Chauncey Smita’s Railroad Commissioner appointment, yet concedes Smira is not a politician. Smira, a Democrat, is praised as a civic reform advocate with no political influence used to secure the post.
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Boston Journal
Russell
Chauncey Smrra
Planias
Journal
Russeau
Samira
Smaith
OUR ABANDONED FARMS AND THE SUBURBAN DREAM
The State Board of Agriculture aims to move abandoned farms into the market. The essay argues this will grow in success as transit makes country living affordable. It notes the vacation habit spreading and suburban residence appeal, suggesting the board’s report will show how landownership benefits can reach a wider class.
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State Board of Agriculture
Board of Agriculture
After Quay, What Supposes a Party Shift
The piece questions whether removing Quay or Clarkson from top party roles would improve the Massachusetts Republican Club or Philadelphia League of Republican Clubs. It argues protests are unlikely to dethrone them, while warning that leadership discontent could obscure the party’s harmful principles and aims.
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Massachusetts
Republican Club
Philadelphia
Quay
Clarkson
League of Republican Clubs
Li Quay
Quay Speech Stands By Republican Core Values
The speaker asserts that even if abolished, QUAY embodies enduring Republican principles focusing on core policy areas and party ideals. It emphasizes the party’s commitment to certain foundational elements as central to its identity.
Prince DolgorouKoff Remembered for Jewish Aid in Paris
Prince DolgorouKoff, who died in Paris on Wednesday, was noted as one of the few Russian officials showing friendship to Jews. Once a confidant of the Czar and Moscow governor, his lavish display brought him court prominence and later disgrace, ending his exile from Russia.
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DoteorouKorr
Paris
Moscow
Russia
Maude
Clarence
N. Y. Sun
The
Netherlands
Benjamin Franklin
Congress
Senator Platt
Connecticut
Syndicat Pour la Protection de la Propriete Litteraire Et Artistique Am
le Senateur Platt
Cercle de la Librairie de Imprimerie Et de la Papeterie, Fonde
Keratry
New York
France
Weather Bureau Hunt Led by Politics and Prudent Silence
The report recounts Secretary of Agriculture J Rusk seeking political leanings from Professor Francis M Nipher of Washington University for Weather Bureau appointment. Nipher replies he is not a politician and will not engage in politics. The note questions Secretary Rusk’s failure to appoint him and implies hiring someone less scrupulous or less outspoken.
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Nipher
Washington University
Rusk
Weather Bureau
Washrneton
D. C
Francis M. Nipher
J. Rusk
Secretary of Agriculture
Harkingron
Renewal of the Triple Alliance Lowered Italy’s Burden and Shaped Policy
The German Emperor announced a six year renewal of the Triple Alliance with Germany Austria and Italy. Italy’s opposition eased by concessions such as dropping mandatory troop deployments to French borders while Germany and Austria reassessed pressures on Italian finances. England’s tacit approval and Mediterranean worries shape the dynamic as France remains hostile.
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Germany
Austria
Italy
Europe
Russia
France
League
Crispi
Trieste
Trentino
England
Mediterranean
Enduring Alliance Faces Shifts in Power and Purpose
The piece argues the new Alliance may not be as strong as the old, since Austria and Italy’s military establishments will shrink and the influential leaders Bismarck and Crispi no longer hold sway. The alliance could still aim to preserve peace or merely sustain a tense European standstill that could tip to war.
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Austria
Italy
Old League
Bismarck
Crispi
Europe
Roosevelt Speaks Out Against Reform Attacks
The Civil Service Commission chairman, a Republican, defends reform methods against attacks by Senators Plumb Stewart and Gorman. He accuses opponents of impugning honesty misquoting questions and using vague declamation. Roosevelt argues the charges were debatable but timely in defending the commission’s work.
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New York
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Messrs
Plumb
Stewart
Gorman
Washington
New York Times
Roossevelt
Clarkson
Plums
Senate
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Roosrveelit
Maryland
Marie Bashkirtseff Letters Revive a Controversial Figure
A review notes the new collection of Marie BasHKIRTSEFF letters adds little to the historical view. It criticizes the book’s editing for lacking dates and organization while praising some early correspondence for its witty, revealing glimpses of vanity and self-importance.
Excessive zeal leads to wrongful arrest in New York
A young man on the elevated railway is arrested after a neighbor reports a missing watch but no evidence is found on him. The accuser later finds the watch in his own pocket, suggesting the police may have wrongfully detained an innocent man. The incident raises questions about legal overreach.
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New York
The Small Boy at Pride of Place in This Country
The saying that the small boy is a good deal in evidence reflects a widespread view, but today he stands in his own right and no one will begrudge his proud position.
Edible and poisonous mushrooms warning from The Lancet
The Lancet notes the difficulty of defining edible fungi and warns of deceptive market examples. It details distinguishing traits between edible and poisonous fungi, including color, surface patterns, flesh texture, and growth habits, and cautions that all fungi decompose quickly and should be eaten fresh.
Theatre notes show Jobe a continued success at museum run
The Museum remains the only open theatre as other houses stay closed. Jobe has been a decided success from the start with prospects for large audiences through its run, which is set to end in mid August. Miss Isabelle Cue will join the cast later.
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Jobe
Isabelle Cue
Miss Maggie Mitchell to Star New Play This Season
Miss Maggie Mitchell plans a season later this year featuring at least one new play titled Little Maverick written by J. Darey. The production will be staged and directed by Ben Teal, partner of her husband in Abbott and Teal. She spends the summer at her Long Branch home enjoying a holiday.
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Maggie Mitchell
Miss Mitchell
J. Darey
Ben Teal
Abbott & Teal
Long Branch
Partners for Life to Play at Shirley Casino and Faxon Hall
Henry J. Byron's Partners for Life will be staged by the H. M. Pitt Comedy Company at the Shirley Casino Ocean Spray on Thursday July 16 and then for a Quincy audience at Faxon Hall on Wednesday July 15. Miss Elinore Carroll appears with noted pupils of the New England School of Dramatic Instruction including Annie Athy Emily Bramhall Eva Turner G F Farren John W. Rose Elmer W. Rae Carl Scranton C F Bates and Eugene Powers. H M Pitt will appear as his favored Tom Guroy character.
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Partners For Life
Henry J. Byron
Shirley Casino
Ocean Spray
H. M. Pitt
Quincy
Faxon Hall
Elinore Carroll
New England School of Dramatic Instruction
Annie Athy
Emily Bramhall
Eva Turner
G. F. Farren
John W. Rose
Elmer W. Rae
Carl Scranton
C. F. Bates
Eugene Powers
Tom Guroy
Popular sentiment may save Highland bonnet and guards bearskins
The piece argues against abolishing the Highland bonnet and the bear skin in Guards regiments, noting public sentiment and authority support for the bonnet. It urges liberal advertising and sentiment concessions to attract recruits, suggesting similar approach to popularize service without major pay raises.
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War Office
Lord Wantage
Receipts at the Secretary's Office June totals
Receipts of the Secretary of the Commonwealth for June total 4939 26. Major sources include Corporations 1648 50 percent commissions 570 licenses 2597 50 limited partnerships 4 sale of books 925 miscellaneous 110.
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Secretary of the Commonwealth
Fourth of July jokes and curiosities from many lands
A collage of humorous quips and items: Ira Schafer faces irate relatives, Mrs Peters praised by Bentley, Rosalie renews youth, and McSwyney of Reilly's 400 arrested. Vesuvius eruptions, lacquered warships, a rattlesnake pet tale, a heavy boy in Arizona, and a neighborly reflection on news veracity fill the page.
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Bentley
Ward McAllister
Sherman
N. ¥. Herald
Grimes
Dingley
Vesuvius
Craver
Indianapolis Journal
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Arizona
N. Y
Ingalls
Providence Journal
Notable Gleanings from Various Figures and Events Abroad
Mr Allain Eustis arrives at Beverly Farms for summer. Mme Leon Bertaux advocates women’s eligibility for the Prix de Rome. Henry Irving Jr to debut at London's Garrick Theatre in September in School. Rt Rev John Kain’s silver jubilee observed in Wheeling with 150 dignitaries. Rudyard Kipling to publish collected verses with Methuen in autumn. Indiana’s Morton on Judge Gresham’s status. German art scholar Anton Springer dies at 66, Leipzig professor since 1366. Holiday of Topeka recalls early railroad days, Halliday praised. Carolus Duran famed for showy style and multiple arts. Catherine Hutton family mass of correspondence to be published in Birmingham.
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New Orleans
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Hare
Wheeling
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Kan
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France
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Paris
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Brookline Appoints New Cooking Teacher Nettie Wilsey
Brookline School Board yesterday named Nettie A. Wilsey of Boston as cooking teacher. Miss M. A. Little resigned from her role, ending her service in the Heath and William H. Lin Schools.
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E Brookline School Board
Nettie A. Wilsey
Boston
M. A. Little
Heath
William H. Lin
Chilean Congress Seeks British Panel Recognition
Augustin Ross representing Chilean Congressional faction failed to obtain in Britain a recognition ruling or injunction against Rothschilds and Barings to control Chilean securities proceeds. Judge said sovereign power must sue via proper government, credentials and British recognition lacking. Separate dispatch reports Maipo steamer delivers a full arms cargo to Congressional insurgents at Iquique.
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Balmaceda
Congress
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Republic of Chile
Great Britain
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Baring Company
Washington
Iquique
Senor Montt
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Maipo
Congressional Party
Parnell in politics in Ireland press reports
London July 3 Parnell faces renewed clerical opposition as Irish bishops reaffirm him as unfit to lead. Crowds at Carlow show waning support while Mushall attendance is only thirty. Archbishop Walsh thanks Thomas Sexton and MPs for their part in the land bill discussions, claiming partial gains redeem the measure for Ireland.
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London
Mushall
Parnell
Archbishop Walsh
Thomas Sexton
M.P
Sexton
Ireland
Court Clears After Royal Labor Commission Session
London July 3 The Royal Labor Commission committee A held a tense meeting where stevedore Donovan was questioned about the Shipping Federation, leading to a stormy exchange. Labor leader Ben Tillette spoke at length before Earl of Derby ordered the court cleared amid growing impatience and charges from Willett.
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London
Royal Labor Commission
Earl of Derby
Donovan
Shipping Federation
Earl
Ben” Tillette
England under a spell in dull copyright dispute
The St James Gazette reports the London Times underestimates English printers risk from American spelling. It claims London papers already use American spellings, and English magazines circulated in England are printed in America with characteristic spellings that could hurt English sales.
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St. James Gazette
London Times
the Times
the Gazette
England
America
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Times
BAD CROP OUTLOOK IN INDIA
In Calcutta July 3 the forecast notes modest weeklong weather improvement but warns rain loss persists except in Burmah and Assam. Grain and rice prices stay steady with no alarming rise. If dry conditions persist for about fifteen days, widespread crop failure could loom. locust swarms spread across Northern India and into Bengal where they are uncommon.
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Burmah
Assam
India
Bengal
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