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New York
Broadway
Wall Street
Burpe May
Bremincham & Co
Wasprydon
Corcoran
Fifteenth Street
Financial and Commercial Departments on sixth and seventh pages
Ship News appears on the third page as noted. This brief item outlines newspaper page placements for related sections including the Financial and Commercial Departments and the Ship News.
Arrest of John L Sullivan at Nashville on telegram order
Boston dispatch reports John L Sullivan and his backer were arrested yesterday in Nashville after resisting arrest on a railway train. Governor Lowry of Mississippi dispatched the telegram authorizing the action, following a prior sheriff's failed attempt to stop the fight. The incident is expected to have a moral deterrent effect.
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John L. Sullivann
Nashville
Bruiser
Lowry
Mississippi
Sullivan
House blocks child actors under ten despite support
The British House of Commons refused to allow children under 10 to perform on stage. Opponents argued against prejudices, saying child earnings aid many families and early theatre years benefit the profession. Henry Irving supported the view that early training yields value for actors. The bill was defeated.
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Mr. Labouchere
House of Commons
Archard Webster
Labouchere
Joan Gorst
Henry Irving
Jennings
Appointment of Frank E. Oxcutt as collector shocks Banks and McCarthy
The selection of Frank E. Oxcutt as collector of internal revenue provokes sympathy for General Banks and Mr. McCarthy and suggests which Congressman has influence with the current administration. Banks may feel slighted by youth’s rise, while other claimants fear uneven spoils distribution amid the administration’s scramble. Real merit rarely gets due.
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Nathaniel P. Bankks
Jerry McCarthy
Frank E. Oxcutt
Internal Revenue
Lone
Campbell
Congress
Banks
Loper
Harrison’s Civil Service Method Queried In Removals
The practice of withholding charges before removals or appointment refusals draws criticism. The president’s claim that secrecy protects witnesses is deemed unsatisfactory. The piece recalls Senator Harrison’s 1880s pledge for a transparent civil service and implies he now favors the political purge approach.
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Harrison
Cleveland
Contract for Supplying Noted by New York Times
The New York Times flags the supply contract as a focal point in ongoing coverage. Details emphasize procurement terms, bidder qualifications, and potential implications for public or organizational needs.
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The
New York Times
Enamelled bricks bring free trade to Washington building
The article discusses English enamelled bricks secured for the Congressional Library in Washington amid Republican protests from the Cleveland era. It cites objections over prior protectionist stances and questions whether the current administration is respecting tariff promises while choosing cheapest import options. It notes critique from the New York Tribune and Senator Hart of Maine and calls for explanation from the Tribune and Senator Hale.
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Congressional Library
Washington
Cleveland
New York Tribune
Hart
Maine
Harrison
Times
Harte
England
Tribune
Hale
Trade With Spanish America Trade Winds Through Tariff Barriers
The Boston Journal mocks Mr Hutwts claim that the United States lacks direct trade with Central and South America. It argues our tariff denies access to foreign markets, forcing sales through rivals. The piece emphasizes reciprocity, direct regular South American transport, and a protected merchant marine as true means to unlock regional trade.
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The
Boston Journal
England
South America
Hutw
Post
Journal
United States
South American
Liverpool
West Indies
Mexico
Southampton
Brazil
River Plate
Post Office Department
United Question Clubs
Civil Service Examinations Show Practical Tests of Applicants
The fifth annual Civil Service report by LYMAN defends exams as fair tests for jobs, noting many public school graduates pass. It details simple papers in orthography, penmanship, arithmetic, and English, with seven hours to complete. The findings show 5605 of 9395 public school graduates passed, while 927 of 1556 college graduates passed, arguing the tests measure ability and fitness for public service.
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Civil Service Commissioners
Lyman
Congress
Washington
the Post
Ly-Man
United States
Customs Service
Death of Mrs. Julia Gardner Tyler Remembrance in Boston
A Boston correspondent recalls the beauty and grace of Mrs. Julia Gardner Tyler, second wife of ex President John Tyler, describing her refined presence at the Richmond Exchange during Lincoln's era. The piece recounts their happy marriage, her fashion, and impressions of gatherings, alongside anecdotes from the convention in Virginia and reflections on Swift.
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Julia Gardner Tyler
John Tyler
Boston
Richmond
Lincoln
Virginia
Mrs. Tyler
Obstruction of Navigation Laws Cited in Trade Debate
The article notes that navigation laws are cited as obstructing rivals and allowing competitors freedom. It highlights a debate over enforcement and its impact on commerce, mentioning agencies and regions affected and the opposing viewpoints on regulation and competition.
Palmer to stage A Doll's House in New York
Rumor links A M Palmer to producing Henrik Ibsens Doll's House at a Madison Square matinee with Annie Roussell as Nora. Janet Archibald’s London English translation has drawn praise at the Novelty Theatre. The piece would be a notable test of American reception.
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London
A. M. Palmer
Madison Square
Annie Roussell
Nora
Janet Achuurch
Mr. Archer
Novelty Theatre
Palmer
Hayti War Sparks Talk of Women as Soldiers
The conflict in Hayti generates talk that Learrime plans to arm women, with many reportedly capable as soldiers. The claim suggests he faces pressure from his rival, acknowledging a tightened position.
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Hayti
Learrime
Spectacular Saxon Pageant Marks 800th Wettin Anniversary
A grand pageant in Saxony recreates early military spectacle for the Wettin 800th anniversary. About five hundred mounted officers in diverse contingents perform horseman feats to music, with Tartars leading and nobles including Elector George III of Saxony and Field Marshal Count Leslie present. The royal pavilion seats Dresden society as bands play and cannons boom.
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Saxony
House of Wettin
Albert
John Sobieski
Charles of Lorraine
George III
Feldzeugmeister
Leslie
Vienna
Dresden
Hallowell brothers urged colored voters to back Republicans
In the last presidential election Abolitionists opposed the Republicans, except Colonel N. P. Hallowell and his brother Richard P. Hallowell of this city who actively campaigned for a Republican in the fifth district and urged colored voters to trust no other party.
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Philadelphia Sentinel
Colored National League
Hallowell
L. Epwin Dudley
South Carolina
Sentinel
Duprey
N. P. Hallowell
Fifty-fourth Colored Regiment
Massachusetts
League
Independent Party
Colenel Hallowell
Alabama
Hallowells
Colonel Duprey
HancoweEvis
South
Colonel Hallowell
Republican Party
Fort Pillow
Birmingham
J. D. Barnett
Messrs
Isaac S. Mullen
Stewart E. Hoyt
A. ©. Cowan
I. 1
Richard P. Hallowell
American Philological Association elects officers
At the Easton meeting Professor Charles R. Launman of Harvard College was chosen president for the coming year. Dr Julius Sachs of New York and Professor J H Wright of Harvard were named vice presidents and Professor H W Smith of Bryn Mawr secretary treasurer and curator. Norwich Conn was chosen for the 1890 meeting on the second Tuesday in July.
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American Philological Association
Easton
Penn
Charles R. Launman
Harvard College
Julius Sachs
New York
J. H. Wright
Harvard
H. W. Smith
Bryn Mawr
Norwich
Conn
German American teachers hear papers on music in education
CurcaGo July 11 German American teachers in convention listened to Professor Liebe of Boston president of the National normal music school on the importance of music as an educator Professor Schuricht of Idleville Va on the importance of German Americanism for the improvement of the American nation and Professor H H Frick of Chicago on the relative usefulness of male and female teachers.
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Ocurcago
Liebe
Boston
National Normal Music School
Herman Schuricht
Idleville
H. H. Frick
Chicago
Indians Not Eager to Sign at Crow Creek and Pine Ridge
Sioux commission reports 104 signatures collected but less than half signed at Crow Creek Dak July 11. Commission seeks return home amid limited success. Chippewa at Red Lake ceded large portion of reservation.
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Crow Creek, Dak
Sioux Commission
Pine Ridge
Red Lake
A New Church for Pittsfield Opens with Cornerstone Laying
Pittsfield July 11 The cornerstone of St Stephen's Episcopal Church was laid this afternoon with services. Rector William Wilberforce Newton presided. Addresses were delivered by Rev Leonard K Storrs of Brookline and Rev Arthur Lawrence of Stockbridge. The church will cost 40000 when completed next spring.
Salem fireworks fatality inquiry opens with witnesses
Judge Safford begins an inquest into the deaths of Charlie Sewall and Frank Anderson killed at the Salem Common fireworks display by a bomb mortar. City Marshal Hart and Alderman Bettis testify as to arrangements and safety measures while Frost details manufacture. The hearing adjourns to Saturday morning.
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Salem
Safford
Charlie
Sewall
Frank Anderson
Salem Common
J. W. Hart
Aldermenohn B. Bettis
Frost
Yurself
Edward C. Frost
Tewton Upper Falls
Chage
Lst
United States Fireworks Company
Agan
Campaign Notes Biden balanced? Not sure
The excerpt discusses gubernatorial candidate behavior and a Carnegie labor dispute. It contrasts a Cambridge candidate's potential trip abroad with ongoing strikes at Carnegie’s Homestead Works. The piece notes 500 additional workers joining a strike seeking protective benefits and hints at a broader education campaign amid industrial unrest.
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Carnegie
Homestead Iron Works
Pittsburg
N. Y
Deserters and Defenders in Richmond Letters Saga
The Transcript reports that political backers behind dangerous letters are blamed for harm. Herbert Radclyffe faces scrutiny for defense of forged foreign extracts, while others try to distance themselves from the Richmond letters. Disgrace over the episode is acknowledged broadly.
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Arthur Richmond
Herbert Radclyffe
Stubbornness and Stupidity in Charleston Crisis
The Providence Journal cites Union Iron Works manager blaming Secretary Whitney for the Charleston failure. It notes Whitney allegedly stuck to the original, flawed design despite trial evidence that the Naniwa Kan met requirements only after twenty two trials and major plan changes. The piece condemns both Whitney and the builder for impossible conditions.
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Union Iron Works
Whitney
Charleston
Providence Journal
Partisan motive drives coast survey leadership change
Editorial argues the Coast Survey head was replaced solely for partisan reasons, comparing it to the Indian bureau swap. It condemns using party service as a test for fitness, noting President Harrison promised selection by fitness and capacity, not politics, and labels the move an improper imposition.
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Coast Survey
Indian Bureau
Harrison
Cleveland
Blaine
N. Y. Times
Ind
The Innocence of Ignorance and Forged Quotations
An article accuses the Home Market Club of Boston of circulating forged quotations from English papers. The secretary Radclyffe allegedly spread a bogus London Times quotation until a Boston Post telegram and a St James's Gazette denial exposed the ruse. Massachusetts protesters pressured Joseph H Walker of Worcester, who pledged to stop circulation. Thurber only partially acted, removing the explicit paper name.
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Home Market Club of
Boston
Radclyfffe
Home Market Club
Boston Post
St. James’s Gazette
London
London Times
Massachusetts Tariff Reform League
Joseph H. Walker
Worcester
N. Y. Evening Post
Ind
Cambridge man held on assault charge after bat attack
In Cambridge District Court Charles H. Thing faced an assault with a baseball bat charge against Charles E. Goodnow dated June 12. He was held in a $500 bond for appearance before the grand jury.
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Cambridge
Charles H. Thing
Charles E. Goodnow
All Sorts of Quips and Quirks From Old Papers
A collage of short anecdotes and wry observations from various papers. It cites 19th century figures like Boulanger Sala and Dr Brown-Sequard, mentions widows in England and France, named twins from a Johnstown disaster, theatrical fashions, a Burlington parrot incident, and Brander Matthews’ tale of a Boston cowboy with a whiskey twist.
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Brown-Sequard
Captain Wodehouse
England
France
John Emmerling
Johnstown
Otto Emil Flood
Philip Henry Wreck
Burlington
Notable Society Notices From An Era Of Travel And Titles
A sweep of society items details Robert Garrett at Mt. Desert and others at Winter Harbor Nantucket and Petersham Massachusetts. It notes Edwards, Kellogs, Strakosch sailing to Europe and Hearst's wife touring France Norway Sweden. Langdell Winslow Elder Cambridge Acadia College degrees and Lincoln dinner in London. Hanks Lincoln rails, Beresford leaves seat for naval service. Cleveland’s Nyack ovation and Adirondack fishing trip. Records include Harrisse notes on Columbus and Whist in Pletons encyclopedia.
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Robert Garrett
Mt. Desert
Senator Edmunds
Canada
Edward Hale
Winter Harbor
Bishop Hargrave
Vanderbilt University
Langdell
Cambridge
Nantucket
William C. Winslow
Petersham
Mass
McCosh
Princeton
Maine
Marshall P. Wilder
London
Goodwin
Columbia College
Washington, N. H
Clara Louise Kellogs
Carl Strakosch
Europe
New York
Hearst
California
France
Norway
Sweden
William Elder
Colby
Acadia College
Nova Scotia
Lincoln
W. H. Smith
Emma Juch
Detroit
William H. English
Indiana
D. H. Harkins
Atkins Laurence
Beatrice Cameron
Mme
Ponisi
Richard Mansfield
John
George Riddle
Boston
Cleveland
Nyack
N. Y
Adirondacks
Charles Beresford
House of Commons
East Marylebone
Royal Navy
Alice Ferris
Mayor Chapin
Brooklyn
Globe Theatre
John Hanks
Abraham Lincoln
Decatur
Hanks
Washington
S. L. M. Barlow
Brinley
Carter-Brown
Lenox
Henry Harrisse
Columbus
4Pleton
Wheelwright
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Critcher
Westmoreland
Mechanics’ Hall
Professor Holcombe
Charlottesville
Henry A. Wise
Caesar
Rome
Colone Baldwin
Harrisburg
Mr. Critcher
Union
Reconstruction
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Lam
Taverner
Pittsfield
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Lawrence American
Rep
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Diffy
Puck
Burlington Free Press
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Sai George
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Washington Capital
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Beacon Hill
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