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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1891
Page
5
The French Premier Likely to Stay in Power
The article argues M. de Freycinet remains an admirable premier with broad views, liberal principles, and solid leadership. It notes he has the Chamber's confidence and need not resign over a hypothetical crisis, despite protective and policy disagreements among factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
M. Pe Freycinet
M. Firry
Promotive of Harmony in Boston Journal Commentary
The Boston Journal supports free discussion within the Republican Club amid diverse opinions. It rejects the idea that opinion expressions harm party harmony and notes differences of emphasis without contradiction. The piece cites anonymous letters criticizing loy alty courage and press efficiency, framing them as a difference of emphasis rather than disharmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Journal
New Republican Club
Republican Party
Massachusetts
Guilty of gross negligence in Ravenna rail crash
An official report on the Erie road accident at Ravenna cites gross negligence by railway employees as cause of the collision that killed nineteen. It notes rear brakeman delayed signaling, freight train four minutes behind at thirty mph, air brakes lacking, and no block system due to poverty. It argues human error remains a critical safety factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Road
Ravenna
Ocean Monster Aims Five Day Atlantic Crossing Model
Glasgow shipbuilders J. and G. Thomson have completed a model for a steamship projected to cross the Atlantic in five days. The vessel would be 630 feet long and 70 feet wide with 33,000 horsepower engines. Experts doubt the near-term feasibility or the impact on future ship design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. J. and
G. Thomson
Glasgow
Atlantic
Messrs. Thomson
Unwieldy venture eyed for new fast marine craft
The passage questions the practicality of a proposed fast vessel, noting high coal costs and uncertain profitability. It acknowledges progress in marine architecture but suggests the chances of significant improvement beyond current ships are slim for the time being.
Mayor Matthews's Appointments Favor Bipartisan City Service
The mayor's full list of executive appointees for the municipal year shows a balanced party spread with 47 Democrats to 39 Republicans across salaried and unsalaried posts. The record highlights nonpartisan, civil service friendly choices and marks a shift from prior Republican administrations, strengthening overall city service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Venezuela tariff clash over U S import duties debate
The Venezuelan government cites revenue needs to resist US pressure for tariff cuts on imports. The report notes that compensating reductions would slash state income, risking public service credit and finances, while acknowledging potential consumer benefits. Argentina and Venezuela reject tariff changes. question looms over next January’s tariff assessment for buyers of Venezuelan goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of Venezuela
United States
Harrison
Argentine Republic
Venezuela
Balkan Confederation and Triple Alliance Tensions
The article argues that the renewed Triple Alliance shapes Balkan security by deterring Russian attack and affecting France and Russia relations. It notes persistent Eastern Question tensions, aims for Constantinople control, and hints that Balkan unity among Serbia Greece and others could be seen as a path forward as Balkan states face Russian influence and Berlin treaty gaps. The piece cites M.Tricoupis and M. Misatovitch as indicators of Eastern leadership seeking closer Balkan cohesion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Russia
Balkan
Sophia
Belgrade
M. SramBuLorr
M. Miyaatovirch
Constantinople
Germany
Balkans
Berlin
Dardanelles
Bosporus
East
Greece
M. Tricoupis
M. Misatovircu
Servia
Balkan Union as A Solution To Eastern Question
The article argues small Balkan states cannot stand alone against Russia and warns that alliance dependence offers limited prosperity. It notes Bulgaria’s gains, divisions among Servia Bosnia and Roumania, and the high risk of apportioning lands. It suggests a Balkan confederation could satisfy England Germany and Italy more than Austrian or Russian domination, with Constanti nople as a potential capital if Turks leave Europe. The next years will test this dream’s feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Bulgaria
Roumelia
Macedonia
Servia
Bosnia
Roumania
Bessarabia
Austria
Balkan
England
Germany
Italy
Turkey
Europe
Constantinople
Flurry at Eastport highlights peaceful fisheries dispute
The Eastport seizure of American fishing boats by the Dominion cruiser Dream underscores the generally calm state of the fisheries dispute. Two years passed with no seizures or hard feelings as fishermen prospered, aided by the modus vivendi arrangement protected by a bipartisan consensus despite partisan attacks on licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowtelle
Eastport
Dominion
United States
Senate
Maine
World food supply under strain from Europe to India
The Times notes Europe faces crop distress and famine in Russia and India with India’s Bombay region seeing better prospects. A global shortfall shifts Britain from domestic to international supply, making a strong American wheat crop crucial for Western farmers and economic stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Europe
Russia
India
Bombay
England
Great Britain
America
Disraeli and His Day reviewed with gossipy tone
A review discusses Sir William Fraser's 500 page volume full of personal anecdotes about Disraeli. It notes scarce U.S. importation, possible American edition, and compares the work to Bismarck Intime for collecting yarns while hinting the amusement rests with the newer material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disraeli
William Fraser
Winliam
Shakspere
Bismarck
Disraeli criticizes in a witty yet pointed review
The author contrasts Bismarck Intime and Disraeli and His Day, mocking Disraeli’s public persona and alleged scholarship. Sir William Whitlam’s observations drift into satire, noting quirks like Disraeli’s coat lappets and a dinner groan episode. The piece ends by weighing Bracknfield’s stance and the reviewer’s caution about the author’s reliability.
Court rules contract with rector can be dissolved only by bishop
Garrett county Maryland court decision favors clerical protections by requiring bishop approval to dissolve a contract between a rector and a church society. The ruling notes clergy face instability and welcomes humane protections for ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Garrett County
Maryland
Praise For Pork Diplomatic Victory In New York
Mr Warrenaw Reip praises Mr Wuirknaw Remw for a diplomatic victory in favor of the American hog. The Tribune calls it a great triumph and notes the appeal to friendly feeling between the two republics. Patriotism wins the day for Pork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenaw Reip
New York
Wuirknaw Remw
The
Tribune
London World snobbery over Bedfordshire high sheriff
The London World critiques Major Saut TLEWORTH as a lavish high sheriff of Bedfordshire. It laments the office being held by wealthy men who can entertain judges and grand juries, praising Major Laurre Leworts for such displays. The editor is accused of snobbery for admiring these displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London World
Saut‘“Tleworth
Bedfordshire
Laurre Leworts
Bedford
the World
Thackeray
Chicago weighs transit fixes for World’s Fair crowds
Chicago wrestles with rapid transit ahead of the World's Fair as cable cars fail to meet demand and talk of an elevated road grows. The piece suggests Chicago should surpass New York’s discredited approach and devise a better system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fisherman Claims Simpson Wears Silk Stockings
A pretender asserts Jerry Simpson swam with him and claims the great leader wears silk stockings. The note urges an immediate Farmers' Alliance investigation to probe this alleged weakness, likening Simpson to Achilles in the heel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Simpson
Farmers’ Alliance
Jerry Smpson
Achilles
Paris execution of Berland delayed by marriage plans
The Paris execution of the murderess Berland and her accomplice was postponed because the executioner's son married a provincial craftsman's daughter. The report notes that Death seldom waits so neatly upon love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Berland
Harrison's Harriers Not Equal to Real Article
The Philadelphia Times reports on Harrison's Harriers, an English pack imported by Mitcuell Harrison. The birds perform adequately but fall short of the genuine article, with Clarkson and Quay not involved in the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
The Season in London and New York Theatre Assessments
The Saturday Review notes the past theatrical season in London was neither very successful nor particularly interesting. The same verdict applies to the 1890-91 season in New York and Boston, reflecting a broader downturn in contemporary theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Review
London
New York
Boston
Obscure remark on W H Grapstone’s disposition
The Saturday Review notes the late W H Grapstone was unobtrusive yet amiable. The question asks whether amiable men are typically obtrusive, implying a paradox between gentleness and visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Saturday Review
W. H. Grapstone
Creditors of Bonnell & Co Meet in New York
A creditors meeting for J. H. Bonnell & Co. was held in New York with Charles F. McLean representing Western National Bank of Chicago. The Chicago business was attached but may continue for a few weeks to show solvency. Receiver Richter believes the firm can pay all debts. next meeting set for August 11 to decide further action. A committee of three Chicago and New York bankers was formed to confer with the receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bonnell & CO
New York
Charles F. McLean
Western National Bank of Chicago
Chicago
Richter
C. R. Gibert
Market National Bank of Chicago
L. C. Lothrop
St. Nicholas Bank
L.G. Doremus
Farewell drama and headlines from the New York customs to a boxer case
A jumble of brief notices and anecdotes from global shows to local scandals. A missing girl after dental work stirs London English gossip, a Burlington Air Ship Company dissolution hints at failed syndicates, and Chicago vice arouses shock. Wagner and Rubinstein draw critique, Austrian deserters and Russian link claims surface, Billy Madden sues over a boxing trainer fee amid a weighty dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
New York Custom House
New York
London
Chicago
England
Burlington Air Ship Company
Chicago Tribune
Puanch
Deacon Denbury
Moses
Detroit Free Fr
Krakau
Vienna Neue Freie Presse
William Madden
Billy Madden
Ruin or Rule Now Quay Faces Pennsylvania Fate
The Philadelphia Times weighs the impact of Senator Quay's leadership on the Pennsylvania Republican Party. It questions who would lead if Quay were forced out and warns that an anti Quay ticket could defeat the party by large margins in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Quay
Pennsylvania
On the march to Moscow in American politics
The piece critiques McKinley’s push to advance his named economic policy, arguing the American public, widely in Ohio and nationwide, has rejected it. It warns he can win only by reversing public verdicts, likening such effort to Napoleon fighting frozen natural forces. The author labels any politician who so seeks as on a march to Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
McKinley
Ohio
Napoleon
A Distinction Without a Difference in Chicago Fair View
The Tribune notes Italy will not officially recognize the Chicago fair yet unofficially offers encouragement to exhibitors. Official policy ignores the fair while unofficial sentiment supports participation, making little difference to Chicago’s exhibit plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Italy
Joseph Porter
Chicago
If Not Why Not Louisvile Courier Journal
A reader compares regional price dynamics asking why a New Hampshire manufacturer succeeding on low prices should not enable an Ohio wool grower to prosper likewise. The note questions whether a McKinley era low price applies equally across the West and New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Harvest Prospects Worldwide Cited By The Times
The Times notes grim harvest deficits in Russia and India with famine risk and drought in Bengal, while Bombay shows promise. The American yield is strong, though global shortages raise prices. In England wheat counties like Essex Norfolk and Suffolk run above average, though overall harvests will be late and costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
Russia
India
Madras
Rajputana
Bengal
Bombay
Essex
Norfolk
Suffolk
Decision in the Maybrick Case in London
Justices Denman and Wills ruled for the Mutual Reserve Fund Insurance Association in Cleaver and others v. The association. The plaintiffs, assignees of Mrs. Maybrick, sought £200 on her husband’s life, claiming part payment. the court refused to pay the remaining sum, citing the widow’s alleged involvement in her husband’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybrick
London
Cleaver
Mutual Reserve Fund Insurance Association
George Denman
Alfred Wills
Justice Denman
Pope and the Dreibund Conclave Intervention
The Chronicle reports that the Pope, in a Rome audience with the Austrian ambassador, urged the Dreibund to refrain from intervening in papal conclaves even if the College of Cardinals elects the next Pope outside Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Chronicle
Rome
Dreibund
College of Cardinals
Scarcity of Coin in Portugal Impacts Commerce
Lisbon reports a coin shortage with both Lisbon and Oporto traders accepting 2500 reis notes at a steep discount. The sovereign carries a 13 percent premium, signaling tight money conditions and higher costs for everyday transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Lisbon
Oporto
Education of Women and Fashion in a Boston Letter
In a Boston letter Tavern er reports on social attitudes to women’s study among rich families. He recalls private tutors sworn to secrecy about daughters’ advanced lessons in Latin Greek mathematics and political economy. The piece contrasts intellectual ambition with marital expectations and mocks fashions in dress and behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connex
Barport
Personal notes on travel art and society figures
Secretary Jacy will depart Washington for Bar Harbor on August 1 and stay a month with his daughter Mrs. Wilmerding. The Berlin exhibition sold Mosler’s Cabbage Field to Rudolf Mosse for 2000 marks. Gruettner’s bust of Dr. Heinrich Schliemann is praised as a fine likeness. Edmond Blanc, son of Monaco founder, owns racing studs and his horse Clamart won Longchamp Grand Prix. Gladstone’s eldest son, long in Parliament, died. he was serene, refined, and musically accomplished, composing anthems and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacy
Washington
Bar Harbor
Schliemann
Gruettner
Edmond Blanc
Clamart
Longchamps
M. Blanc
Monaco
France
Monte Carlo
Gladstone
Ohio marriages invalid as minister unordained
In Upper Sandusky Ohio recent marriages performed by Rev Albert Cushion are invalid under state law because Cushion is not ordained. The revelation arose during a divorce case triggering widespread concern among couples who wed under his officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Canton
Upper Sandusky
Albert Cushion
French Senate and American Pork Crisis
Paris July 20 The Senate must ratify the bill removing import restrictions on American pork before it can become law. Owing to the current political crisis there is fear ratification may not be accomplished without difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Senate
Paris
Senate
Negro speaker at New England Assembly lauds progress and ballots
The Lakeview Chautauquans report the second week opening with growing attendance on National Day. Professor Dolbear spoke on Weather and John M. Langston of Virginia delivered a forceful address on The Negro Problem praising law, equality, and the role of the freed Black citizen in American society. Langston urged justice, a free ballot, and loyal Black voters shaping politics in Ohio and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview
South Framingham
New England Assembly
Dolbear
John M. Langston
Virginia
United States
America
Court House
Temple of Justice
Theodore Parker
Beecher
Ohio
Harrison
White House
Andrew
Massachusetts
Butler
Queen Victoria
God
Paul
Pharaoh
Moses
Dramatic notes on Niobe tours and New York plans
The column reviews Niobe at the Museum with a fiftieth performance, notes its popularity, and covers a flurry of theatre news. It lists Arthur Falkland Buchanan and Mrs. Buchanan en route to Nantucket, Buchanans Boston plans, John W. Rose joining Effie Ellsler’s tour, Rich & Harris new farce Boys and Girls, with a star cast, Anna Gale’s extensive repertoire, Jane by Frohman in rehearsal, Alexander Salvini's management by W M Wilkison, and Maude Granger’s tour plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Niobe
New York
John W. Rose
H. M. Pitt Comedy Company
H. M. Pitt
New England School of Dramatic Instruction
Effie Ellsler
Messrs
Rich & Harris
Iohnd
McNally
the Leopolds
London
May Irwin
Flora Irwin
Ignatio Martinetti
William B. Wood
Georgia Lake
Sadie Kirby
Julian Mitchell
James A. Sturgis
Blanche Howard
Laura J. Russell
John J. McNally
Anna Gale
Duchess of Padua
Evadne
Fazio
Ingomar
Jane
Charles Frohman
Madison Square Theatre
W. M. Wilkison
Alexander Salvini
C. D. Hess
Young Boy Narrowly Escapes Bonfire Fire
Hugh Bryant five year old son of Stephen Bryant was playing near a bonfire in Alonzo Alley yard on Pond Street when his clothes caught fire at 3 o'clock. He was quickly enveloped in flames and removed to receive medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynx
Spreiat
Hugh
Stephen Bryant
Alonzo Alley
Pond Street
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