Political chatter mirrors party fights in 1870s press
Editorial excerpts from the New York Mail and Express and New York Age criticize labor influence and tariff ideas, while papers like the Philadelphia Telegraph and Lewiston Journal question garbled quotes. Mentions of Blaine sailing, Quay, Hoar, and Cleveland reflect a polarized national scene with campaign maneuvers and personnel shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepard
New York Mail and Express
Rep
Mail and Express
New York Age
Philadelphia Telegraph
Lewiston Journal
Maine
Hoar
Cleveland
Senator Hoar
Chicago News
Ind
Blaine
Liverpool
Providence Journal
New York Tribune
Quay
Mike de Young
W. W. Dudley
Republican Executive Committee
Springfield Republican
Massachusetts
George D. Robinson
Bayard
Philadelphia
George Frisbie Hoar
Senator Quay
Harrison
New York World
Frank Jones
New Hampshire
Scott
Mark H. Dunnell
Minnesota
Congress
Free whiskey and tobacco demand drives Republicans' stance
In July 1882 General Harrison favored undisturbed excise taxes on whiskey beer and tobacco at least for the indefinite future. Six years later that indefinite future became definite. The Republicans now demand free tobacco at all hazards and free whiskey, with Harrison siding with the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Hanrri Son
Wool imports questioned by 19th century editor
The Advertiser challenges claims of 100 million pounds imported in a year, citing Grannce William Bono figures for 1887 to 1872 ranging from 33 to 166 million pounds. He doubts wool imports reduce domestic value, calling Bono’s calculation into question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grarnce William Bono
Advertiser
Bono
Senator Allison Sketches Tariff Bill Aiming at Protection
In Washington despatches a description of Senator Allison’s tariff plan outlines a mixed measure raising some duties and lowering others. It seeks to please Pacific coast wool growers and Eastern manufacturers, grounding the policy in protection for domestic industries. Revenue cuts would come from removing internal tobacco taxes rather than freeing whiskey, to preserve appearances if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Washington
Senate tariff critique urges timely tax relief over old reform
The fault in the Senate tariff plan, as outlined by Mr Allison, is it lags behind current needs. The public demands more than revenue cuts. they want tax relief on essentials and materials for manufacture. A bill following Allison’s principles would not improve the GOP’s opposition to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mr. Allison
Allison
House
Drake’s Magazine
Cholly
George
Irene
Georgia
KH. A. Rice
Madison Advertiser
Messrs. Kelly
Clarkson
Chicago Baseball Club
A. G. Spalding
Spalding
Chicago
Boston
Yankees
Chicago News
Streeter Declares Labor Banner Still Up For Vote Count
Mr A J Streeter, candidate of Dr McGuigan's labor party for President, publicly accepts the nomination. He says he will hold the banner aloft until the last vote is counted and promises radical changes if elected. He hints at actions on silver coinage, Pinkerton militia suppression, and limiting private loan interest rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Streeter
Dr. McGuigan
Labor Party
Streeter
STREETER Letter Downplays Tariff in Political Clash
The letter argues the tariff is a minor issue and hard for many to grasp, so it is set aside. It notes the author does not fully share Harrison, opposing the plan to remove federal tax on tobacco and whiskey.
Transfer of Blaine’s strength at Chicago convention
The conditions demanded of Hargison’s supporters at the Chicago convention in exchange for Blaine’s backing are becoming clear. The foremost condition is the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hargison
Chicago
Blaine
Blaine as Secretary of State in Harrison campaign
The text outlines Blaine’s anticipated role as Secretary of State if Harrison is elected, with Crauncrey M. Deprew abroad to prepare Blaine’s entrance into the campaign. It notes a grand Republican club reception in New York and a Quay invitation for Blaine to speak in Maine, signaling a Blaine dominated campaign similar to 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Harrison
Crauncrey M. Deprew
New York
Quay
Maine
General Harrison and Republican tariff principles
The piece argues that General Harrison supports a high tariff and protectionist policy while New England Republicans avoid endorsing related issues like untaxed tobacco or silver coinage. It notes Harrison’s Senate votes favoring protection for DePauw’s glass and resisting cotton bagging tariff cuts, portraying him as aligned with perpetual protectionism.
Prison Reform Meeting Opens in Tremont Temple Boston
The National Prison Reform Association holds its annual session in Tremont Temple through Thursday with delegates from penal and reformatory institutions and social reform leaders. Sessions cover papers on topics, inspections of local facilities, and emphasis on humane, practical methods across all stages of offender treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Prison Reform Association
Tremont Temple
Burner Ford B. Hayes
Congress
Boston
Hayes
Ill Informed Debate Undercuts Broad Loyalty Claims
A fragment notes criticism of shallow reasoning and hollow statesmanlike loyalty, arguing that rhetoric masks limited knowledge and fails to address real stakes. The line suggests public discourse suffers from ill informed commentary rather than principled leadership.
Hypnosis and Credulity in Psychical Research
A discussion of scepticism and credulity in psychical societies across the Atlantic, recalling the death of Epmund Gurney and a hypnosis based anecdote about Zillah. It questions whether hypnotic suggestion or others could instill familiar figures in a subject and stresses the need for open-ended experiments to avoid bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epmund Gurney
English Society For Psychical Research
Zi Lu An
Mr.Smith
Mr. Gurney
Zrulah
Jovius Casar
Brian Borv
Notable Social and Cultural Tidbits From Transatlantic Highlights
Reporting spans New York arrivals on the Umbria to Miss Willard's upcoming jubilee and the National Women's Christian Temperance Union celebration. It notes C C Betty's episcopal headquarters in Alameda, Vanderbilt-related art commissions, Sir John Millais portrait plans, Sioux commission meetings in North Dakota, and a London/Beefsteak Lyceum social run including Ellen Terry and Sarah Bernhardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Garrett
New York
Umbria
Frances E. Willard
National Women’s Christian Temperance Union
C. C. Betty
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Missouri River
Alameda
Cal
Mary Tillinghast
Vanderbilt Mansion
Grace Church
Murillo
John Millais
Miss Vanderbilt
Perthshire
Bismarck
Oak
Cleveland
J. W. Clevelard
Rosebud
W. Renshaw
England
Roberts
Hamilton
London
N. Y. Tribune
San Francisco
Gertrude Hutchins
M. Smith
Sacramento
Sullivan
Boston
Henry Irving
Lyceum
Daly Company
the Grange
Hammersmith
Mrle
Sarah Bernhardt
Lyceum Theatre
Ellen Terry
Ada Rehan
Drew
Hamilton Ride
Greenwich
Letters
Art
London Dramatic Scene Shifts Amid Uncanny Beliefs
The piece notes shifting theatre activity across Paris, Boston, New York, and London. It highlights closed French theatres, selective Comédie Française reopenings, and Madame Bernhardt at the Lyceum performing La Tosca. A notable Actors Benevolent Fund benefit at the Lyceum stars Miss Roman as Katharine with Irvine and Terry in Willis's Charles the First.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Boston
New York
Comédie Française
Conservatory
Monsieur Sarcey
House of MotrEeng
France
America
London
England
Lyceum
Miss Terry
Mr. Irvine
Mme. Bernhardt
Actors’ Benevolent Fund
Miss Roman
Katharine
Irvine
Mr. Willis
Charles
Grimaldi at Olympic Finds Tough Reception in London
A morning performance of Grimaldi at the Olympic drew criticism for weak sentiment and a thin plot. The heroine role, debuting Mrs. Dawes, offers the only realistic element amid a shallow four act drama. Boucicaut’s titles, including Phryne, miss the link to their plays and pantomime names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mr. Boucicaut
Grimaldi
Olympic
Spectator
Dumas Jils
Mr. Boudeauur
England
Phryne
Nilsson Farewell at Albert Hall Marks Final Public Appearance
The London Atheneum notes Christine Nilsson’s farewell concert at the Albert Hall. It draws no new musical action but marks a major event as the famed Swedish lyric soprano ends public performances after a celebrated career begun by Mapleson at Her Majesty’s Theatre twenty one years ago. Her charm and tenderness elevated Marguerite Ophelia and Mignon, though a later travel to America altered her stage manner and some oratorio work. The immense crowd signaled wide public esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Atheneum
Albert Hall
Christine Nilsson
Mapleson
Her Majesty’s Theatre
Marguerite
Oplelia
Mignon
Lisa
America
Mme
Electric lights transform Boston monument shaft at night
A Boston observer notes how electric illumination creates a moonlit marble glow around Bunker Hill monument, contrasting with gas and sunlit tones. He cites residents’ mixed feelings, detective-like glare on Temple Club windows, and a mild Common streetlight, then shifts to a personal anecdote about an office boy and suspicious mail fraud, ending with a call for city action after railcar glass breakings in South Boston.
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Monument Square
West Street
Temple Club
Boylston Street
Central Club
Boston Whist Club
Boston
Milton
Old Colony
South Boston
New Police Station 16 Commissioned For Back Bay
The new police station numbered 16 was put into commission on Saturday afternoon as the future headquarters for Back Bay protection. Chairman Whiting spoke, and the first uniformed squad was led by Sergeant James M. Ellis with Lieutenant Blanchard in charge of the house. Present at roll call were Police Commissioners Whiting and Lee, Superintendent Small, Department Superintendent Burrill, Chief Inspector Eldridge, Inspector Mahoney and Captain Ryan of Engine Company 33, housed in the building next to the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Bay
Whiting
Board of Police
James M. Ellis
Blanchard
Whiting and Lee
Small
Burrill
Eldridge
Mahoney
Ryan
Protection and Labor Markets in 19th Century Debate
The Chicago Herald discusses protectionist policy arguing that strikes and immigrant influx reveal the flaw of protection. It asserts American labor protection lies in safeguarding the labor market and criticizes iron masters for seeking benefits for their workers while labor conditions worsen for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Alleghany
Anthracite
Chicago Herald
Free wool would curse manufacturers in the country
Goading the wool industry, the Portland Argus condemns Congressman Dingley for failing to name Maine manufacturers who allegedly opposed free wool. The paper notes a leading Maine manufacturer claims free wool would let domestic mills compete worldwide.
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Dingley
Maine
Portland Argus
Tariff on Thread and Labor Debate in Paterson Mills
A Philadelphia Record editorial argues that a 40 percent thread tariff raises costs for nearly every laborer, hits the poor sewing women hardest, and offers no benefit to Paterson workers. It asserts workers could find wageable jobs without protected thread regimes and suggests Belfast mills could provide cheaper thread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
Belfast
Philadelphia Record
Foreign views on Blaine and Cleveland attract voter attention
A New York Times editorial notes that voters will judge foreign commentary on Blaine and Cleveland by their own intelligence. It argues that simple readers may accept or reject foreign views as gospel and that informed voters will ignore abroad opinions, acting on local judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Cleveland
Dowll
N. Y
The Real Danger From Pauper Labor
The piece argues that foreign pauper labor imported by ships undermines American workers by cutting wages and filling mines and factories with poverty bred competitors. It calls tariff reform and immigration restriction as linked remedies to free the masses from monopolistic control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Ind
A Hint on the Fisheries Question
The piece argues that enforcing the fisheries retaliation act would quickly intensify public interest in the fishery issue and provoke New England interests to complain first. It says the President should ignore such complaints and that opponents of retaliation are firmly committed to the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Philadelphia
Miscellaneous society notes and humorous vignettes
A collage of brief items commenting on every day life from newspapers and magazines. Bits include a shopkeeper’s sales pitch, a touring musician’s duties, baseball chatter about Boston and Chicago, a moon eclipse warning, a Japanese royal visit rumor, temperance in Pittsburgh, a drinking joke, political platform debates, a bigamy arrest, party defections, and humorous anecdotes about flirting and manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulanger
Floquet
Boston Nine
Chicago Herald
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Honi Soi
Pittsburg
Simperson
Bagley
Republican Party
N. Y. Sun
Bayard
Hoar
Philadelphia Ledger
George Frisbie Hoar
Cheney Bros
Manchester
Conn
A.T. Stewart
Refreshments kiosk planned for Kew Gardens
London Daily News reports a refreshment kiosk will be built in Kew Gardens by Albert Hall contractors. A light structure will sit between the Palm House and Chinese pagoda, southeast of the Temperate House, with turf around for outdoor seating. The venture will cost contractors nothing upfront and will pay the site a yearly fee, with no alcohol sold and tariffs approved by the office of works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kew Gardens
Albert Hall
Office of Works
Palm House
Camp of the Second Brigade Begins Five Day Drills
The Second Brigade M V M will move to the State camp ground at South Framingham for five days of duty starting tomorrow. The camp, named Camp at Framingham, will be commanded by Brigadier General Benjamin Peach Jr. It comprises the Fifth, Eighth and Ninth Infantry Regiments, the First Battalion of Light Artillery, the First Battalion of Cavalry and the Signal and Ambulance Corps, totaling about 2600 officers and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.V. M
South Framingham
Framingham
Benjamin. Peach, Jr
Calvary
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Boston Post
Milk
Washington Street
Post Publishing Company
Orrick
Broadway
Wall Street
Bridgman, Birmingham & Co
Washxeton
Corcoran Building
Fifteenth Street
Ithe Ship News
Post
Boston Bost
Tariff Commission
DePpAux
New Albany
Muncie
Franklin
Brinkerhoff
Ohio
United States
Turkey
Egypt
Nilsson
Bunker Hill Monument
Webster
John
North American Review
Ingersoll
Gladstone
Rice
Expressman
O. D
Mr. Rice
Kew
The
London Daily News
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