Notable figures and events in brief 19th century notes
Michele Amari dies. Lord Fife gifts a diamond coronet to his bride. Gladstone marks 50 years married on July 26. W. H. Russell tours New York. Buffalo Bill showcases luxury apartments. Bob Burdette to edit Lippincott humor section. Chautauqua lectures by Professor Boyesen. Todd to head eclipse expedition to southwestern Africa on Dec 22. Uncles, first colored Catholic priest, receives tonsure in Baltimore. Lathrop finds pig design mirrors sixteenth century device. Goulds sail Atalanta toward Bar Harbor. Logan family to run Home Magazine. Bishop Keane weighs Pope successor. Ellen Terry gifted bracelet from Princess of Wales. Lincoln enjoys American ministerial advantages. Sherman tours Pike’s Peak. Ormond dies, funding Melbourne colleges. Tri Marvel at Chautauqua. Bavaria’s Duke Charles Theodore aids poor through eye care.
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Michele Amari
Lord Fife
Mr. Gladstone
W. H. Russell
New York
Buffalo Bill
Bob” Burdette
Lippincott’s Magazine
Boyesen
Chautauqua
David P. Todd
Amherst College Observatory
Africa
Charles Randolph Uncles
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
George Parsons Lathrop
Charles V
Philip Sr
Jay Gould
George
Mr. Gould
Atalanta
Bar Harbor
Logan
Home Magazine of Washington
Europe
Keane
New Catholic University At
Washington
Italy
Princess of Wales
Pike’s Peak
Francis Ormond
Victoria
Australia
Ormond College
Melbourne
Melbourne University
Workingmen’s College
Donald G. Mitchell
Tri Marvel
Edgewood
Conn
George William Curtis
Charles Theodore of
Bavaria
Meran
A Mixed Bag of Wit and Gossip from the Era
A collage of quips, social scenes, and brief notes from newspapers, referencing baseball lore, theatrical anecdotes, and royal travel rumors. It mixes jokes about etiquette and language with sharp snapshots of public figures and theater incidents, ending with a vivid ballet fire anecdote.
Post Publishing Company Payment Note
All money sent at the sender's risk and all checks drafts and money orders should be made payable to the Post Publishing Company.
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Post Publishing Company
Secretary hints at delaying duty on Mexican silver ores
Frustrated by low grade silver ore imports from Mexican mines, the secretary of the treasury signals a cautious approach. He plans to study classification and sampling before deciding on duties that could bar the ore from the United States, amid investor interest on both coasts.
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Wiinpomm
United States
Atlantic
Mexican
Journal doubts feasibility of American steamship line plan
The Journal welcomes the idea of an American Atlantic steamship line but casts serious doubt on viability. It notes the proposed $10,000,000 capital could not cover eight ships, with construction and maintenance costs higher here than in England, implying a tonnage bounty or protection to bridge the gap.
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Austin Corsin
Europe
Corbin
Peter
Paul
England
Faneuil Hall
Tennessee
Temple of Liberty
Subsidies and tonnage bounties in British shipping debate
The contemporary revisits subsidies for British merchant ships and contrasts them with France and Italy. It argues that real subsidizing is tonnage incentives and that the costs of running modern steamships render perceived large sums comparatively small on company balance sheets.
Dual Vantage on Forthcoming Cereal Crop Prospects
The piece notes two producer and consumer viewpoints on the coming cereal crop with a possible third view from transport, suggesting Western producers welcome a smaller Atlantic surplus as a boon for prices. A Dakota yield drop of 306 million bushels and a California shortage imply tight supplies for local mills amid European and Indian crop woes.
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Atlantic
California
Europe
India
Ambiguous phrase hints at U.S. control over crisis
The passage questions whether the United States will control the situation and implies to the householder that this stance means higher costs for essential living needs. The wording reflects a tension between national policy and household expenses.
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United States
Wanamaker Telegraphed Rates Spark Press Defense
A Philadelphia Press defense argues Wanamaker acted after thorough review to cut government message telegraph rates to one mill per word. The piece labels critics as ill informed and echoes royalist "The King can do no wrong" in mocking Postmaster General critique. It frames Wanamaker as careful, decisive, and loyal to government service.
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Wanamaker
Philadelphia Press
Western Union Telegraph Company
Alien Contract Labor Reaps Political Aftermath and Confusion
A Washington despatch critiques the 1885 alien contract labor law as a demagogic, impractical measure ignored by enforcement. It notes loopholes allowing unregulated skilled and unskilled immigrants, cites cases from Trinity Church to Canadian workers, and argues only a broad immigration prohibition could provide real protection for workers and industry.
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Washington
Cleveland
Republican Congress
Buncombe
Gloucester
Nova Scotia
Iron and Steel
Pennsylvania
E. Walpole Warren
England
United States
Trinity Church
New York
the Treasury
Wincom
Calais
Treasury Department
High Tariff
The English Royal Grants Debate and Royal Finances
Discussion in Parliament over Princess Louise of Wales and royal allowances highlights public demand for curbs on monarchy funding. Proposals call for transparent royal revenue, limits on the civil list, and for descendants to be supported by royal sums, not Parliament.
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Louise of Wales
Earl of Fife
Guerru
Battenbergs
Queen Victoria
Labouuchere
Duchy of Lancaster
London Economist
George III
George II
Prince of Wailes
Immigration Policy Debate Reflects Labor and Demagogy Concerns
The remark argues for welcoming skilled labor and thrift while excluding the ignorant and cheap element. It dismisses the idea that “previous contract” controls immigration, asserting the core issue is the quality of entrants, not their arrival conditions. The speaker criticizes the Forty-eighth Congress for prioritizing the labor vote over prudent immigration policy.
Herald Remarks on Miss Axuppa Broverton Sparks Critique
The Herald prompts a debate by labeling Miss Axuppa Broverton vapid and aligns her with a vapid English novelist line, provoking outcry over unfair comparison and the implications for her work and reputation.
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the Herald
Axuppa Broverton
Review of Miss BrouchTon and Belinda characters
The critique praises Miss BrouchTon for bold and brilliant works including Belinda with the Professor as a notable character. It faults her present tense style and excessive praise for the impulsive tom boy, judging her not on par with The Quick or the Dead author.
Commune Doctors and the Sanitation Commune Idea
The piece argues for a physician co op model where payments come from a community fund per family to keep all well. It cites sanitation advances in Germany and a Boston layman’s early advocacy, proposing a sanitary agent oversee local health, housing sites, humidity and ventilation to reduce illness. It envisions a physical regeneration of the land and stable equilibrium away from doctor dependent systems.
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Germany
Boston
East winds in Boston offer refreshing touch on city life
A Boston observer notes the current season brings a cool east wind that enlivens the city and contrasts with summer heat. He critiques interior decoration choices at Faneuil Hall, recalls a physician’s Bar Harbor tale, and warns about dangers of leaving servants at home during summer while recounting humorous and cautionary anecdotes of summer boarders and household mismanagement.
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Boston
Tom” Appleton
Manchester By
The Case Against McQuade Summary
The prosecution in the McQuade case closes with implied guilt but a not strongly presented case. Witness sympathy for the defendant and memory lapses mar the presentation, while one advance witness a clergyman notes a crate deemed honorable reflecting on boodle aldermen.
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M’quade
McQuade
Colonel Fellows
N. Y. Tribune
The Passing of Blaine in Albany Argus Voice
Reports on state of Blaine’s health and rift with Harrison create a portrait of political tension. The Albany Argus notes conflicting claims about resignation, sickness, and influence, portraying Blaine as waning in vigor while cabinet dynamics appear strained and theatrical.
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Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Harrison
Albany Argus
Parnell the Ideal Irishman
Albany Express remarks that Mr Parnell’s withdrawal from the commission case seems sensible and argues if Ireland could imitate his conduct Home Rule difficulties would vanish.
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Parnell
Mr. Parnell
All Ireland
Albany Express
Parnell Mistake and Press Battle in Times Indictment
The Springfield Republican comments on Charles Parnell withdrawing from a position as a dangerous move. It argues this surrenders a strong point to the Times and risks undermining Parnell among nationalist leadership, suggesting his reputation hinges on lawful restraint and endurance under legal process.
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Parnell
Times
Springfield Republican
Brilliant Affair at Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Me July 18 The Kebo Valley Club house opening was an informal but brilliant affair with Secretary Blaine and family Senator Hale and wife and other prominent people in attendance.
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Bar Harbor
Bar Harpor
Kebo Valley Club House
Blaine
Hale
Tampering with a railroad signal in Salem
July 18. Frank Mahoney stood before the court in Salem charged with tampering with Hall signals on the Boston and Maine railroad. He was held in 500 dollars for the grand jury after authorities reported trains were stopped by a struck lever and raised red target.
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Salem
Sendau
Boston & Maine Railroad
Frank Mahoney
Erse and Irish word misuse analyzed in London Truths
In London Truths, a reader rebukes the misuse of Erse to mean Irish and notes its historical sense as the language of Scottish Highlanders. The piece argues Erse should refer to Gaelic, not the Connaught tongue, and scolds a south of Tweed reporter for improper usage.
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Daily News
Parnellite
Connaught
Inverness
Ireland
Scotland
Walter Scott
Deerstalking
Balmoral
American Ladies At Ascot From The Illustrated London Years
Immense numbers of American ladies attended Cup Day at Ascot. Costumes ranged from cream-colored foulard with blue patterns to diaphanous gray muslin and terra-cotta gowns with pale green bonnets. White crepette with colorful embroidery and mignonette green foulard were noted, while picture hats fell from fashion. Colors were subdued rosies, blues, greens, and lilacs, with a striking red toned by black lace. American toilettes were deemed tres chic.
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Ascot
London
Reséda
Cotton Crops Damaged by Colorado River Floods at Columesus
Colorado River at Columesus Texas stands at thirty one feet and rising flooding the lowlands and destroying crops. Cotton damage in the county is estimated at five hundred thousand dollars as residents flee to the hills. Rain has persisted for three weeks and another foot of rise could sever railroad lines.
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Columesus
Tex
Colorado
Proposed Hotel Trust Aims To Pool Philadelphia Hotels
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Thomas H. Green advocates a hotel trust to pool capital from thirteen Philadelphia hotels. The plan would keep real estate ownership with current owners while valuing each property by business, furniture and leases. Savings would come from bulk purchasing, bulk storage and a centralized liquor supply, plus a shared carriage service and staff redeployment.
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The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia
Thomas H. Green
Green
Brighton
Atlantic City
Continental
Lafayette
Girard
Bingham
Green’s
Colonnade
Aldine
Stratford
Bellevue
Windsor
Dooner’s
Washington
Guy’s
Commission
G A R Post Endorses Pension Commissioner in Veterans Aid
Worcester on July 18 reports George H. Ward Post No. 10 G A R adopted a resolution deprecating press criticism of Commissioner Tanner. The post, offered by a Democrat, lauds the pension commissioner for securing due claims for deserving veterans and will send copies to President Harrison and Corporal Tanner.
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Worcester
George H. Ward
G.A.R
Tanner
Harrison
Monroe Bros. to Open Free-Employment Factory in Warren
July 18 report states Monroe Bros. will start a new factory on Dodge Street in Warren Page's building. It will operate as a free shop, offering jobs without fixed city ties and reflecting a philanthropic approach to employment.
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Monroe Bros
Dodge Street Court
Warren Page
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Gibson
N. Y. Sun
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Servia
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Signora Spotti
Alhambra
Corps de Ballet
Maddox
Princess’s Theatre
Boston Post
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Mt. Desert
Ironpound
Frenchman’s Bay
John
Dresden
Philadelphia Bonifaces
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