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New York
Nassau Street
Ernest F. Binmincham
Washington
Fourteenth Street
Estate of General Logan Shows Humble Inventory
The final stock of General Logan’s estate totals 6670 dollars with a single Union League Association share and royalties from two books as the main assets. His library largely consists of volumes of public documents, reflecting a frugal endowment. Logan is described as bold earnest and honest, suggesting more wealth could have been left had he made different choices.
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General Logan
Union League Association
Logan
Surplus Tax Relief Debate Revisited by New York Lawyer
A New York lawyer suggests Congress distribute the Treasury surplus among states. The plan draws skepticism as impractical, likened to using taxes as fertilizer or bait. The author argues stopping tax collection on industries is the proper path to relieve the surplus.
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Treasury
New York
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Blaine
Wreck of Merrimack Sparks Caution on Blame
Early passenger accounts of the Merrimack wreck accuse officers and crew of grave misconduct, but owners’ reports clash on weather conditions. Captain Crowe, an experienced navigator, is unlikely to be negligent. full inquiry is needed before assigning fault.
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Merrimack
Crowe
Repudiation in Muhlenberg County Ky Bonds Run Wild
A twenty year old railroad venture left Muhlenberg County with bonds unpaid and officials resigning after judgments. The debt now equals the county’s land value, and a U S Court order to levy taxes failed as the lone county judge fled the state to avoid service. The county may pursue fleeing officials overseas to escape collection.
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Muhlenberg
United States
Mexico
Canada
Health board annual report highlights food drug inspections
The annual report of the State board of health, issued by the State printers, presents its usual substantial contents with heightened interest. It covers inspection of food and drugs and the prosecution of adulterations, detailing actions and outcomes in these areas.
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State Board of Health
Health board reports rise in milk supply per capita
The report notes milk supplied per 1000 inhabitants rose from 81 gallons in 1862 to 114 gallons in 1885, attributing gains to milk inspection laws. It praises water purity efforts and drainage safeguards, claiming Massachusetts leads in health laws and enforcement as a model for others.
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Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Rhode Island Prohibition Year End Report
Rhode Island completes a year under constitutional prohibition with reports from Providence Journal noting rising drunkenness and weak enforcement in Pawtucket and Newport. While appearances improved, liquor is sold widely, now quietly, and violations grow with secret dispensation replacing open sale. Overall, prohibition did not curb drunkenness or crime, reinforcing a negative view of such legislation.
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Rhode Island
Providence Journal
Pawtucket
Newport
Lquor
Newport County
Fighting Disease in New York Tenements
The death rate has been high in New York, with a surge in the past week. Dr. Bryant, health commissioner, expands the sanitation effort to all contagious diseases, moving patients to hospitals when needed and deploying a tenement house corps of 50 physicians. Willard Parker Hospital is prepared, convalescents go to North Brother Island pavilions, and tickets to mothers offer access to the floating hospital. The Italian quarter is noted as especially dire with crowded rooms and filth.
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New York
Bryant
Willard Parker Hospital
East Sixteenth Street
North Brother Island
Health Department
St. John’s Guild
Harsh Tenement Conditions Prompt Charity Efforts
The article depicts squalid rooms with filth and despair in a New York tenement, including a dying elder, a nude dirty toddler, and a newborn infant, while noting private societies like the St John’s Guild and the Children’s Aid Society run summer homes and hospitals for displaced children on Long Island and a seashore home for boys. It praises these efforts as part of a broader sense of brotherhood driving reform.
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New York
St. John’s Guild
Children’s Aid Society
Long Island
The New Irish Land Bill Debated in Commons
The speech by Mr Balfour disturbing the Irish land bill debate shows government labor mocked as a mouse. It argues rents fell since 1881, tenants struggle, and the proposed remedy would flood rents with debt to avert eviction, reshaping landlord tenant relations. Lord Salisbury’s plan aims to restore credit and prevent tenure uncertainty.
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Balfour
House of Commons
House of Lords
Ireland
Bray
Lord Souispury
Rescue on the Mystery capsizing hailed as racial pride
Andrew Ropinson, a crewman on the coal schooner Reaper, displayed energy and coolness in rescuing seven passengers from the yacht Mystery wreck off Barren Island. Witnessed by the Christina's white skipper, his deed challenges stereotypes about African Americans and racial virtue.
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Andrew Ropinson
Reaper
Barren Island
Christina
Notable English Literary Figure to Visit in September
It is reported that Mr. Robert Louis Ste Ven son will come to this country in September with the hope of regaining his health. There is no other literary man in England who would be a more welcome visitor.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
England
Baltimore
Wisconsin
New York
Walt Whitman Society
Philadelphia
Browning Clubs
Boston
Pennsylvania
New York Papers Jubilant Over Police Stop to Pedestrian Hurts
The New York press greets a breakthrough as the superintendent of police ends the practice of hackmen running over pedestrians, a harmful activity pursued for some time in city streets.
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New York
Police to Attend Maiming Incidents at Polo Grounds
At the Polo grounds where ball games are played the New York police plan to attend personally to the maiming of citizens. The statement indicates heightened concern and a targeted patrol response by local law enforcement.
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Polo Grounds
New York
Boston Observer on Cochituate water and race mix in Cove
The Boston writer denounces deceitful water fears sold by street peddlers and notes distorted depictions of Cochituate water. He observes stark race clustering in the Cove between Harrison Avenue and Beach Street, contrasting Chinese and Western mixes, and comments on Italian settlement and property purchases. A street encounter with two crying children leads to a schoolgirl guiding them home.
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the Cove
Harrison Avenue
Beach
Essex
Wendell Phillips
America
South Cove
North End
Boston
Music program promises a rich orchestra night
The concert features Tolanthe and Buddygore themes, Graceful Dance and orchestral settings of Let Me Dream Again and Lost Chord. Raymond overture fantasie on Huguenot themes, plus waltzes by Strauss and Gung. Enjoy a varied concert of strong classical and operatic pieces.
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Raymond
Strauss
Current Comment The Fishery Question
This excerpt discusses the fishery dispute with Canada and how a negotiated settlement could avert retaliation. It notes that quiet in the matter may reflect broader commercial relations, suggesting a mutual and satisfactory outcome if both sides avoid punitive steps. The piece cites the New York Times as the source commentary.
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Canada
N. Y
He Can t Be Muzzled Davis Shapes Southern Voice
The piece portrays Mr. Davis as a chatty elder of the South with pompous vanity and a history of outspoken remarks. It notes his prominence and the tendency for his views to be accepted by a capricious Southern audience, doubting whether he can be silenced.
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Davis
N. Y
Dem
Explaining the St Louis Incident in Political Rhetoric
A New York Herald article labels the St Louis incident as a pointless bluff driven by loud talk and a bloody shirt tradition. It argues Republican rhetoric manipulates public sentiment with threats and obstinate stances as the war ends.
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ST. Louis
Republican Party
New York Herald
Ind
Watterson forecast on tobacco tax repeal in Democratic camp
The Augusta Chronicle notes Mr Henry Watterson says a wing of the Democratic party will concede the tobacco tax repeal. A cited quip about concessions to remove taxes is offered as context for bipartisan relief and tax cuts amid growing public weariness.
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Henry Watterson
Democratic Party
Augusta Chronicle
Church dispute over doctrine and discipline burns
The church and Dr. McGlynn clash on whether the issue is doctrine or discipline. A public, authoritative statement may be needed to reveal how excommunication was entailed, as silence risks scandal and confusion within the Church of Rome. The absence of a clear reason for excommunication jeopardizes discipline’s effectiveness.
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Dr. McGlynn
Church of Rome
Call for tariff reform to protect balance of trade
The New York Journal of Commerce argues that May trade results will erode the favorable balance as month-end returns arrive. It urges that tariff laws should not burden domestic producers and calls for a judicious tariff modification to relieve citizens amid rising costs in Germany and France.
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New York Journal of Commerce
Germany
France
Providence Journal
O Cadets Gala Day at Hingham Camp
A briskly reported Hingham encampment day features ideal weather, full drills, rifle practice, dress parade and a band concert. Notable guests include ex Governor Long and Fort Warren officers. Minor injury to Armorer Dearborn noted. health conditions praised amid orderly camps and dedicated staff. Governor's Day planned for Friday with prime company displays.
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Hingham
D. H. Dearborn
William C. Hayes
Gordon Dexter
J. W. Knowles
R. Lamb
R . Frye
General Dalton
Long
Frederick. Hussey
G. D. Greenough
Fort Warren
G. P. Story
Frank Monroe
W. P. Chase
Boston
W. L. Richardson
C. Green
T. F. Sherman
Thomas F. Edmands
George R. Rogers
J. EB. R. Hill
Charles ©. Melcher
Wes Richardson
Charles M. Green
Charles E. Stevens
F. H. Appleton
R. C. Heaton
W. H. Alline
W. B. Clarke
Only Mimseley At Fault In Rome Case
The article asserts Dr. McGlynn bears sole fault in the dispute with Rome, noting he could have persuaded the Pope or faced excommunication. It argues non-Catholic observers would have seen it as a difference of opinion if actions had followed, and that McGlynn lacks confidence in the tribunal he chose.
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Mimsely
Dr. McGlynn
Rome
Corrigan
McGlynn
N. Y. Post
The Mascot at Oakland Garden Opens New Cast
The Brocolini opera company staged The Mascot at Oakland Garden last evening before a large crowd. Most of the cast appeared in Boston for the first time, adding novelty. Harry Brown reprised Lorenzo XVII with extravagant, witty acting that drew hearty laughter. Janet Edmondson impressed as Hettina, though orchestra issues marred some numbers. E P Stanley and Beppo impressed in duets. Joseph C Fay as Rocco and Edward Cameron as Frederic delivered solidly. Edith Jeunesse, as Fiama, won applause, especially in the orangutan song. The Mascot will be repeated until further notice.
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Oakland Garden
Brocolini Opera Company
Joston
Harry Brown
Lorenzo XVII
Old Gaiety Theatre
Mr. Brown
Boston
Janet Edmondson
Hettina
Joseph C. Fay
Rocco
Edward Cameron
Frederic
Edith Jeunesse
Fiameta
Ourang-Outang
Music Hall Promenade Spotlight on Sullivan and Nuendorff
Tonight at the Music Hall prom enade Sir Arthur Sullivan takes the spotlight with his music while Mr Nuendorff presents the rarely performed In Memoriam overture in a carefully chosen program that adds novelty to the evening offerings.
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Music Hall
Arthur Sullivan
Nuendorff
Notable 19th Century Figures Enjoy Luxuries And Debates
Senators Plumb West Allison and Cameron travel to Montana for a month as guests of ex Governor Hauser. General Francis Spinner at 80 enjoys life in a tent at Pablo Beach Florida and remains a skilled fisherman. Mme Bakhmetiev tops Athens diplomatic society, daughter of General Beale. Dr Henry Carpenter, Lancaster physician, traced lineage to Dr Heinrich Zimmerman and served as physician to Thaddeus Stevens and James Buchanan. Ex Secretary Manning rests at Long Beach, fading but improving. Bishop elect J C Edghill of Nova Scotia preaches, ultra high churchman. Thomas Harrison, once the boy preacher, is brother to former Chicago Mayor Harrison.
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Francis E. Spinner
United States
Pablo Beach
Florida
N. Y. Tribune
Athens
Mme. Bakhmetiev
Legation
Beale
Washington
Henry Carpenter
Lancaster
Penn
Switzerland
Heinrich Zimmerman
America
Carpenter
Henry
Thaddeus Stevens
James Buchanan
Manning
Long Beach
J. C. Edghill
Nova Scotia
Halifax
Thomas Harrison
Carter Harrison
Chicago
A Western Ritual
From the London Globe, Buffalo Bill narrates a Nebraska magistrate’s improvised wedding. A sergeant seeks marriage, lacking legal forms, and the officiant uses a simple exchange of vows to join the couple, declaring them husband and wife.
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London Globe
Buffalo Bill
Nebraska
Richard Mansfield’s New Play Monsieur A Sketch
The New York Times notes Richard Mansfield’s new piece Monsieur at Madison Square Theatre is a modest musical mimicry driven domestic drama. It blends humor with pathos as Jadot the Frenchman charms the audience through clever acting and restrained movement. Mansfield’s talent as a comedian and writer is praised, though the plot remains light with few dramatic pivots. A separate item reports W A Garner of Royal Centre Indiana firing on a burglar after waking to find his wife missing and later discovering she was killed.
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N. ¥. Times
Mansfield
Madison Square Theatre
Monsieur Jadot
New York
Mr. Mansfield
Monsieur
Aristotle
Cazauran
Jadot
N. S. Tribune
Monsieur Mallet
Loose anecdotes and quips cross many topics
A collage of brief items and jokes from 19th century social life, noting Liars, heiresses, theaters, pensions, pennies, sparrows, Whitman societies, and a variety of witty exchanges. It includes anecdotes about a Baltimore savings growth, Chicago industrial school plans, veterans' reunions, and humorous dialogues, wrapped in period tone.
Gibson's career traced from 1852 arrest to Hawaii prime minister
W N Armstrong recalls Walter Murray Gibson once arrested in 1852 in this city for arms in Venezuela, fled to Brazil and Sumatra, sued the Dutch for $100,000, and was warned by Secretary Marcy's envoy of war. He later led Mormons in Hawaii, claimed holy order status, pledged Moses and Joshua style leadership, and eventually entered politics becoming prime minister.
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W. N. Armstrong
Hawaii
Walter Murray Gibson
Venezuela
Brazil
Sumatra
United States
Marcy
Belmont
Gibson
Brigham Young
Holy Order of
Melchisedech
Moses
Joshua
Christ
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Miss
Mississippi
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Vermont
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