Predictions of French political collapse and dollar policies
The piece surveys theories of a French republic downfall tied to De Lesseps Panama Canal and Boulangist coup rumors, then shifts to U S finance concerns. It warns against tampering with gold reserves and silver coinage, noting Britain and Europe stabilizing gold while America risks currency debasement and weakened credibility.
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Rhode Island Prohibition Trial Bypasses Liquor Laws
A Rhode Island experiment with constitutional prohibition shows liquor sale and consumption unchanged after four weeks. Beer with 3 percent alcohol circulates openly, while full strength lager appears in Providence. Police and officials prepare for challenges as illegal traffic shifts to Massachusetts and drugstores. Public arrests rise as the first month closes.
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Boardman
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England Faces Cabinet Shuffle and Ireland Policy Ahead
A slow progress of English politics centers on forming a new cabinet with figures like Sir Michael Hicks Beach and possibly Lord Randolph Churchill. Debate focuses on Ireland policy, likely non coercive, with prospects of a home rule bill and land purchase scheme. The opposition, led nominally by Gladstone with Harcourt active, gears to counter any unjust Irish legislation.
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Lord Salisbury
Michael Hicks-Beach
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House of Commons
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Foreign Office
Lord Randolph
India
New York Evening Post
Richard Cross
W. H. Smith
Earl of Iddesleigh
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M’carthy
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Gladstone
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Massachusetts court backs Sunday shaving modernity claim
The New York World reports a Massachusetts court ruling that Sunday shaving is necessary and legitimate, noting the Commonwealth's slow shift toward modernity and prompting commentary on evolving social norms.
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Old Commonwealth
Critic’s list prompts reflection on American literary names
A New York literary column questions how many Americans recognize Bushnell Freneau Merriam Parsons Hopkinson Timrod Forceythe Wilson and Woolman among the so called hundred worthies. Four should be well known to readers of serious books, while four may be less familiar.
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American journalism ideas spread to London papers
The piece notes how American journalistic practices spread to England and how the London News now uses the interview format with bold subheads for each paragraph, reflecting a shift in the UK press. It cites the treatment of American journals in the past as a backdrop to this change.
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Plato and modern thought prompt witty cabinet quip
The article quotes Professor Davidson and Platonic debate on mind and perception. It notes a playful reference to Bacon and Shaks pere. It then observes hot weather dog days in Swampscott Cohasset and Boston and mentions potential Lord Salisbury or Hartington cabinet arrangements as a humorous outcome.
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Business revival seen as long rambling entry
Good business authorities agree we are entering a genuine revival though the discussion is unusually long and winding.
Political Commentary Clippings Collection Highlights
A collage of editorial notes urges precise naming of crimes and comments on party politics. It cites reactions to abstinence efforts, calls murders by name, and critiques Ohio politics, with remarks on congress adjournment, tariff policy, and the spoils system across multiple papers.
Reform in United States civil service under Cleveland
The piece lauds President Cleveland for starting a reform of the civil service to reduce political interference by officeholders. It notes the old spoils system and party pressure harmed governance, and says Cleveland’s executive order seeks stricter decency rules for office-holders, while acknowledging limits against independent party operatives.
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Paris Unveils Diderot Statue in Saint Germain Square
A statue of Denis Diderot in gown sits as if in a familiar debate unveiled at Place Saint Germain des Pres. The Municipal Council and Seine prefect attended. Gautherin drew inspiration from Houdiot's portrait and a Grimin letter sketch.
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Grave of Theodore Parker and the Florence Burial
The Rev W J Potter shares Hannah Stevenson notes on Parker’s burial in Florence explaining his wish for a plain headstone and simple mark. The Protestant cemetery plot, designed with slate inscription and a pine, was kept by a Swiss supervisor for 100 in perpetuity, while flowers and ivy from Johnson and Longfellow continued to arrive.
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The White Mountains Snow Arch and Tuckerman Ravine Fatality
The Transcript details the White Mountains region noting Echo Lake Flume and Tuckerman's Ravine famed for scenery and freaks of nature. It recalls a fatal accident in the ravine and describes a snow arch formed by winter snow and glacier flow with arches now already falling unusually early this year.
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Beecher Compares English and American Elections
In London, Mr. Beecher notes English elections are quieter externally than American ones. He recalls stormy processions in New York during Cleveland’s campaigns, yet no arrests, and contrasts English crowds with his own country’s raucous, animated rallies. He also observed Mr. Gladstone’s Liverpool meeting as highly enthusiastic and less restrained than New England audiences.
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Mr. Gladstone
Eigland
Paper Snippets and Wry News Jabs From Old Papers
A patchwork of witty quips and short items from various papers notes political banter, social satire, and small curiosities. It mentions the President's March, explorers bound for Alaska, a whiskered Pennsylvania baby, a banker feud, and clever wordplay about socialists, law enforcement, and fashion.
Fire Commissioner Fitzgerald to assume revenue duties next week
Fire Commissioner John E. Fitzgerald says he will take over the duties of collector of internal revenue next week. He explains the delay was due to his absences, and that his bonds will be approved and forwarded promptly after a Washington despatch confirms approval. He plans to assume office before Congress adjourns.
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Music Ball Promenade Concerts at Oakland Garden
Corinne stars as Yum Yum in the Mikado at Oakland Garden with daily performances announced as part of the evening promenade concerts.
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Day Classifieds Include Boots Shoes and Stock Auctions
In Philadelphia auctions hosted by Samuel Bunting, Sons & Co at 11 A M for boots and shoes and 11:30 A M for stocks by R L Day & Co. In New York A Richards & Co sells boots and shoes and Albert Howe & Co handles horses at 11 AM. On July 258 listings also note some tools and border street East Boston items.
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Obituary notices dated July entries and ages listed
Death notices from multiple cities record names ages and dates including Lucy Hyde 66 at Malden Hosea Dunbar 68 at Winchester Almira Beal 54 in South Boston Gustavus Adolphus Lauriat 67 Lydia Mason 54 William W Smith 54 Ralph Bushnell 5 9 11 at Dorchester Ebenezer B Bogle 76 Wilhelmina Hegelin Cambridge Edith Norcross 6 months at East Somerville.
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Romantic reunion after war vows in Brooklyn marriage
In Brooklyn Mayor Whitney’s office, Herman Kraus aged 18 who fought in the Franco Prussian War and Anna Eschenbach wed. Herman, left for war after a shell fragment mortally wounded him, was revived by rain and skull injury. After years apart Anna and Herman reunite in America with medical aid restoring his sanity.
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Old South lectures begin with War for Independence series
On Wednesday afternoon August 4 the fourth season of Old South lectures opens for youth and neighbors. Speakers cover Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry Bunker Hill news in England The Declaration of Independence The Times that Tried Men’s Souls Lafayette and Help from France The Women of the Revolution Washington and His Generals.
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Edwin D. Mead
Bunker Hill
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Marshall Ss. Snow
Mary A. Livermore
Washington
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