Boston Faces and Clocks Time Signage and Reform Delegates
In Boston, a personal review of National Prison Association delegates from twenty two states highlights their earnest, conventional attire and restrained dress, contrasting with reformer stereotypes. The piece notes the city’s abundant timepieces, historic signs, and calls for tasteful emblem signage, recalling old favorites like the Blue Ball and Brazen Head, while reporting brief society notes and local civic items.
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National Prison Association
Union
Herbert Spencer
Washington Street
Franklin Street
Watch and Clock Company
Washington and
Hanover and
Union Streets
Benjamin Franklin
Hanover Street
Bostonian Society
Mechanics’ Charitable Association
Conference of colored citizens at Indianapolis
The Indianapolis meeting promises a large gathering of colored citizens with broad delegate response. Delegates chosen show good judgment and the conference aims for honest conduct and independent political action in the upcoming election, treating the race question as no longer a party issue.
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Indianapolis
Despondent Tribune Attacks Free Wool Debate
The New York Tribune laments House stubbornness on the free wool section of the Minus bill and predicts the free trade measure may pass. It accuses McAdoo of New Jersey and Vance of Connecticut of being swayed by patronage promises, suggesting the paper has lost hope.
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New York ‘Tribune
the Tribune
Tribune
McApoo
New Jersey
Vance
Connecticut
Pat‘“Ronage
Senate
Senator Hoars Charge Against Treasury Aid To Import Labor
The letter notes Senator Hoars concern over Treasury action to fund enforcement of the law barring alien laborers under contract. It accuses Secretary Farr of seeking 50 000 to bar Hoars Nova Scotia fishermen and hints at a Democratic British conspiracy against large Gloucester owners as Hoar contends.
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Hoar
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
United States
FarreuiLp
Nova Scotia
Gloucester
Prohibition Push Threatens Minnesota Republican Lead
The Prohibition party gains ground outside Massachusetts causing anxiety in Minnesota. A 30,000 vote Prohibitory estimate for General Fisk is claimed with 20,000 likely, threatening the Republican margin. The shift could absorb natural vote growth and flip the plurality, signaling notable partisan disruption beyond New England.
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Prohibition Party
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Blaine
Fisk
General Fisk
Boss Quay Proudly Backed Cleveland Veto on Pension Bill
Recalled remarks show Senator elect Quay endorsing Cleveland’s veto of the dependent pension bill. He argued that veterans who fought and earned pride should not be pauperized, calling the veto message the best thing Cleveland has done. The passage hints at campaign dynamics as opponents share views.
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Quay
Cleveland
Senate
Cleve
Yawp
Bosses Swallow Chicago Platform Shrug Off Whiskey Planks
In a sharp political jab a columnist notes BLaine must face the free whiskey plank while Senator Hanley, already weary of his own sentiments, is reminded of the pledge against abolishing direct taxation and a government that would remove all duties from whiskey and tobacco.
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Chicago
Blaine
Senator Hanley
Breckinridge Urges Free Wool to Aid American Industry
In a pointed tariff debate, Representative Breckinridge argues that freeing wool from taxation will boost American woolen mills and tanners. He cites leather tax history and growing U S population, noting increased exports, domestic processing, and expanded labor demand as the likely outcome of free raw wool.
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Breckinridge
Kentucky
United States
Mr. Breckinridge
South America
England
Congress
Labor Vote Drives New York Prison Funding Debate
The New York Legislature teeters over an appropriation for prison support while courting the labor vote. Convicts at Auburn Sing Sing and Clinton face idleness as lawmakers hedge between continuing the State account system and adopting a county plan to align convict labor with penal needs. The row exposes partisan cowardice and political risk in choosing cost and morality over immediate relief.
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New York
New York State
Superintendent of Prisons
Auburn
Sing Sing
Clinton
The Effect of Tariff Reform
The piece argues no tariff change can be made without harming some industry. It criticizes protectionists for favoring their own interests, cites tin plate and wool measures, and warns that removing tariffs on raw materials could boost many manufacturing sectors by lowering costs, though others fear losses during readjustment. It stresses gradual change and the broader impact on New England’s commercial base.
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McKinney
McKinntey
New England
Boston
Archdeacon Sanders Remembered For Devonshire Service
The memory of Archdeacon Sanders is recalled through his 1875 collocation at Exeter, his tenure as Tiverton head master, and his devotion to religious education in Devonshire. The piece contrasts his life with clerical anecdotes and notes his long, active years in serving the county.
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Archdeacon Sanders
Exeter
Trempin
London
Tiverton
Sanders
Blundell’s
Black Sandrers
Peterboro
Baron Parke
Parke
Hype Park
Demacuy the French banker and his Paris house legend
M Cuaruis Demacuy a noted French banker died suddenly as he prepared for work. He was famed for a Paris house in English style and for backing Paris during the Prussian siege by signing a 200 million franc bond to Prince Bismarck, witnessed by M Maier and M Janis Ferry, delaying a cash demand.
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M. Cuaruis Demacuy
Paris
Messieurs Boruscuitp
M. MaLier
M. Janis Ferry
Prince Bismarck
Blaine Expected to Abandon High License in September
In New York Times excerpts William D. Kelley notes Blaine may recant his December claim that reducing tax would boost whiskey use and shift to a free whiskey platform. The piece argues such a move could split Republicans and weaken Harrison’s bid, noting Blaine’s influence on factional dynamics and infidel sentiment among old party leaders.
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New York Times
Ind
William D. Kelley
Blaine
Low
Shauffler
Cuyler
Storrs
Hospital List Reports O Keefe Burgess McCartin Injuries
The City Hospital admitted Timothy O'Keefe of Hunne man street after being run over on Tremont near Bromfield at 8 PM injuring legs and spine. Frances Burgess of 33 East Canton street suffers a compound thigh fracture from a fall and is listed as serious. Matthew McCartin of South Boston, a 12 year old from Roxbury, is treated for brain congestion after a fall from Linden Park bridge.
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City Hospital
Timothy O’keefe
Hunneman Street
Political topics on tariff reform and party rifts in 19th century states
A compilation of editorial reactions from Chicago to Portland and Bangor on tariff reform, Prohibition, and Republican and Democratic party stances. References include L. D. Whiting’s Illinois career, Gear of Iowa, Meek’s blanket remark, and Edits from the New York Times and Chicago Tribune. States and newspapers cited span Maine, New Jersey, Oregon, and Michigan.
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L. D. Whiting
Cleveland
Ilinois
House of Representatives
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Pacific
Portland Oregonian
India
China
Charleston News and Courier
Dem
Chicago
Fisk
Republican Party
New Jersey
Bangor Whig and Courier
Rep
Congress
Gear
Ruling Overrules Demurrer in Osborn v City of Boston
Judge Knowlton overruled the respondent’s demurrer in the Osborn et al. versus City of Boston case seeking an injunction to halt payment of bills contracted by common council members on May 30 and June 4. The judge gave no reasons. City Solicitor Bailey will decide whether to answer and move the case to the full bench after reviewing options ahead of August first.
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Knowlton
Supreme Court
Francis A. Osborn
City of
Boston
Common Council
Bailey
Post
Presen
Carney Hospital Festival Plans At Labor Day Event
The Carney Hospital festival committee met at Walker House to organize a fundraiser on September 3 at the Mechanics building. Officers elected included William J. Quinn as chair and Jeromes S. Macdonald as treasurer. Represented churches include Cathedral St Joseph West End and others with flowers and a Carney Hospital table. Committees were named and weekly meetings set until festival day.
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Carney Hospital
Walker House
William J. Quinn
Thomas W. Flood
John C. Merry
Jeromes S. Macdonald
Mechanics
Cathedral
St. Joseph’s
West End
Roxbury
St. Francis
Charlestown
St. Francis de Sales
Chelsea
St. Mary’s
St. Patrick’s
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
St. James's
St. Stephen's
Peter and Paul’s
Gate of Heaven
St. Vincent’s
St. Augustine
Tennessee Republicans Name Hawkins for Governor in Nashville
The Republican gubernatorial convention met in the State capitol at noon, lasted six hours, and endorsed the national platform with a Blair bill stance and opposition to convict leasing. Samuel W. Hawkins, a federal soldier and 1884 Blaine elector, was nominated on the second ballot.
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NaAsHviLur
Tenn
State Capitol
Samuel W. Hawkins
Hawkins
Blaine
All Sorts of Items from A to Z in Brief News
A collage of short items notes seasonal quirks in New Jersey, Edison work on horsecar conductors, and voters misreading nominees. It mentions nutmeg poisoning cases, paper dresses, new gum on envelopes, a Sunday sandwich fine in New Jersey, and weather worries for hotel keepers. Includes quips about Cholly ante and a Lew Wallace baseball tease, plus Ysleta’s old town status with Corando’s 1540 visit and Franciscan friars.
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New Jersey
Edison
William Henry Harrison
Lick
N. C. Picayune
Chicago
England
France
Holland
Germany
Dumley
Cholly
Congress
N. O. Picayune
Lew Wallace
Indianapolis Nine
N. Y. Sun
Texas
United States
Ysleta
Rio Grande
el Paso
Coranda
Corando
Mills bill sparks sectional debate over wool duties
A New York World Democratic critique accuses a Republican organ of inflaming sectional bias against the Mills bill by tying it to Northern wool duties. The note highlights James Mills of Texas, whose state had 2,411,638 sheep in 1880, surpassing all Northern states except Ohio, and praises the Democratic House leader for sticking to his principles.
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Harley N. Pearce
Dean Academy
Normal School
Moorhead
Minn
Henry V. Perrine
Dayton
A. J. Drake
Palatka
Fla
Drake
A. C. Dowse
Malden City Press
New England Grocer
Europe
Dowse
Bishop Perry
Iowa
University of Oxford
Eng
Phillips Brooks
Boston
N. Y
Charles J. Brooks
Ella J. Mitchell
Meeting House Hill
Dorchester
Mr. Reynolds
Saratoga
Lake George
Lake Champlain
Mt. Mansfield
Stowe
Fink
Baltimore & Ohio
McKinley
Canton
LN. Y. Tribune
Mills
Texas
Ohio
One Resource for the Brotherhood and Law and Order
The Chicago Herald urges the Brotherhood to act now and honorably for law and order. It warns against unseemly threats of a general strike and says only by punishing guilt with clean hands can they earn public support and avoid destructive outcomes.
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Brotherhood
Mr. Arthur
The
Law and Order
Chicago Herald
The People’s Cause Secure and Tariff Reform Hopes
A commentary predicts Mills bill completion soon and Senate opposition, noting the public will decide at the polls. It argues tariff reform gains momentum after Monday’s vote and urges calm as the issue returns to voters in November.
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Senate
Friends of Tariff Reform
Commercial Advertiser
Ind
Debate over wool duty relief cited by Whitman letter
A debate closes with a read letter from President Whitman of the National Association of Woollen Manufacturers protesting relief from tax on raw wool. The piece notes his 1885 Treasury arguments in favor of free wool and condemns the duty’s burden across classes and interests.
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Peter Sober
Peter
Whitman
National Association of Woollen Manufacturers
Seceretary of the Treasury
Blaine scheme in Harrison administration outlined
A Chicago News editorial cites Colonel D W Munn claiming James G Blaine would head the Harrison administration as de facto president while General Harrison would hold the White House duties. The piece notes Blaine’s withdrawal from the nomination amid anti Blaine Republicans and questions Harrison’s independence under Blaine influence.
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Blaine
James G. Blaine
D. W. Munn
Harrison
White House
Adr
Chicago News Weim
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John Bradford
Dock Square
Isaac Fowle
Boston Post
Michigan
George L. Yaple
Wellington R. Burt
Springfield Union
Reed
Disraeli
Chicago Tribune
Boutelle
Evening Post
Tennessee
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