Not So Bad as Hanging At Auburn Prison
A death penalty by electricity at Auburn Prison failed when the dynamo stopped after the inmate was stunned. He revived briefly before a new electric current finished the execution. The piece argues that while horrific, it should be compared to the torture of bungling hangings, not as the norm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn Prison
Auburn
Phil Puta
Crescent Beach
Phil
Dana's
Church & Hamlin
Cor, Williams and Pleasant Sts
New Bedford
Mass
Dana Sarsaparilla CO
DEA
France defies Britain in Siam dispute warns Hands off
The French minister M Develle tells the British ambassador that France will pursue a sovereign line in the Siam affair, resisting foreign interference. The piece notes Anglo British aggression as a long pattern and comments that America, while principled, hopes the quarrel will benefit trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Develle
France
Siam
Great Britain
Europe
America
Financial Clouds Clear as Market Rebounds
A brighter day for equities signals renewed confidence in the economy. Investors buy in small lots, major properties regain strength, and the market retreats from a rush to sell, suggesting a potential tide turn toward prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
London
Republicans urged to compel silver law repeal
The piece argues Nevada Senators will back repeal of the silver act once Democratic Congress acts. It notes Wolcott’s past opposition but hints disaster pressures may shift him. It urges Republicans to align, influence their silver supporters, and push rapid repeal in line with national majorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Wolcott
Washington
Republican Party
OUR GUEST THE RAJAH ARRIVES IN BOSTON AT WARMLY WELCOMED SITE
The Rajah of Kapurthala expects to reside peacefully in Boston after escaping McAllister’s convoy. The city’s congenial atmosphere and thoughtful greeting, including a Buddhist shrine, reflect a receptive welcome to Eastern mysteries in this summer capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kapurthala
Boston
McAllister
Mc Allisters
Western Hemisphere
Off season in Boston reception for Rajah during travels
A fragment suggests a plan for a lavish reception in Boston for a Rajah during his journey. The note contrasts scholars of Sanskrit and arts of society entertaining elsewhere, implying an exceptional, perhaps solitary, welcome anticipated nowhere else in his travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sanscrit
Rajah
Boston Post Ad Seeks Proof of Circulation Facts
The Boston Post promises $50 to $100 to any advertiser who hires someone to canvass newsdealers and newsboys to verify relative sales of Boston morning papers. It notes rising overall circulation, compares with three leading newspapers, and invites printing the canvass results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Boston
Vicinity
The Collectorship and Civil Service Precedent Debate
The Herald argues against Collector Beard relying on a Republican precedent for removing Beard before his term ends. It notes Saltonstall was ousted by President Harrison, with no stated cause, and asserts civil service reform violations under the Republican alignment then. The piece predicts GOP clamor if Beard is removed under such a precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beard
the Herald
Saltonstall
Collector Saltonstall
Harrison
Custom House
Republican Committee
Lizzie Borden Cleared of Crime in Massachusetts Trial
The report of Lizzie Borden surrendering and confessing is denounced as a cruel hoax. The piece stresses her complete innocence and public confidence after an exhaustive trial. It argues verdicts of not guilty reflect absence of proof and warns against renewed belief in guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Borden
Taunton
Miss Borden
Massachusetts
Observant Citizen reports on local theater and society figures
The piece notes Fadet’s stage escape from Fanchon lore, Mrs. Susan B. Fessenden on smoking on streetcars, and impressions of veteran actor Yzeman Marshall. It also covers athlete Phil Puta’s near-drowning, James R. Doyle’s rowing fame, University Club secretary William V. Kellen’s new club charter, and a quiet wedding at Centre Harbor between Miss Thodocia C. Benson and George J. Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William V. Kellen
University Club
Centre’s Harbor
Thodocia C. Benson
Perkins Institute For the Blind
South Boston
George J. Hart
Hub
Pie for Breakfast on Charlestown Neck
A humorous poem in which Polly Pry mocks morning pie feasts, recalling a deep currant pie feast from Aunt Lucinda near Somerville. The narrator imagines breakfast pies spilling juice and crowd-pleasing chaos, contrasting East and local scenes with light satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Pry
Somerville
Charlestown Neck
Lucinda
A Story of Tennyson and the Laureateship
Edward Everett Hale recounts a curious tale of Tennyson being considered for the laureateship after Samuel Rogers declined due to age. The Prime Minister asked if Rogers had written anything improper for a woman to name him, and Hale confirms he witnessed the original correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Everett Hale
Tennyson
Samuel Rogers
Prince Albert
Von Bulow Advice Sparks Curtain Critique
The pianist Von Bulow offers blunt counsel to a young pretty girl after she asks for guidance on Bach. He replies with a single directive to "go and get married" as he departs. The moment captures a stark clash between artistic ambition and social expectation in a public setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. von Bulow
Sealing Wax Colors Used to Signal Love and Mourning
In a period writing practice a palette of sealing wax colors conveyed emotions. White signaled love, black drab or purple mourning, lavender condolence, blue constancy, chocolate hinted jealousy, green denoted hatred and vengeance, while ruby and cardinal stood for ardent love.
All Sorts of Witty Bits and Quips From Old Newspapers
A fragmentary satirical collage showcases snippets of dialogue and quotes about mood seaside life tautology wealthy men and swallow tailed coats from various papers. It merges humor and social observation with clipped exchanges and stray verse lines.
Tennis in Court Racket Case At Mrs Butterfield's Garden
In Somerville Police Court Arthur C. Smith faces trespassing charges after entering Mrs Butterfield's garden to retrieve a tennis ball. Testimony centers on a wet incident caused by a garden hose. spectators watch as defense seeks botanical terminology while witnesses dispute the 11 year old neighbor's whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Smith
Kelley
Storey
Mrs. Butterfield
the Post
Butterfield
A World Tour in a Mile at Chicago World’s Fair Plaisance
A daily glimpse describes Midway Plaisance at Jackson Park as a compact globe. Visitors stroll a mile linking Cairo, Java, Algeria, Dahomey, and more, encountering camels, Malay dancers, and Turkish sedan chairs. The piece notes the lively, informal, ever-changing displays and the mix of cultures presented to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Post
Jackson Park
Midway Plaisance
Cottage Grove Avenue
Exposition Grounds
Japan
Germany
Ireland
Arabia
Cairo
Egypt
Hades
Dahomey
Great Plains
Civilization
Artistic neighbor Kenney witnesses Smith in garden altercation
The witness describes seeing Mr Smith pull up and damage four plants after a ball rolled into the flower bed and Hose emissions by Mrs Butterfield. Smith claims he acted in aggravation when soaked. Butterfield’s involvement and prior actions are noted. testimony covers intent and restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Mr. Smith
Dazzling Theatre Gossip From Boston Venues 1893
The Rajah and party enjoyed a Park Theatre box last night while Daly sisters and Dan Daly with George Fortesque drew applause. Sandow appeared at Tremont to view Puritania costumes by Pauline Hall. D'Arville portrait graces Park lobby as she stars in Venus. Bowdoin Square prepares for The Still Alarm next Saturday. Della Fox departs Europe. Mme Favart costumes teased at Tremont. Openings at Globe Theatre shroud in rumor of an unknown company. Mr Jenn J McNally praises A Straight Tip rehearsals in New York. Sadie Stephens declines a high weekly offer after summer at Crusoe Island. Keith advances electric lighting at his new Washington Street theatre project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Theatre
Daly Sisters
Dan Daly
George Fortesque
Tremont
Sandow
Bowdoin Square
Atkinson
Bowdoin
Jenn J. McNally
Boston
Bijou
New York
Frank Tannehill
Messrs. Murray & Lohman
New York City
Same
John J. M’nally
Man Detained After Forcible Removal At Premises
A man pulled items from the premises, dragged them across to the yard, and threw them down quickly before displaying a determined stance. No further details on motives or identity are provided.
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Boston Post
New England
Post Publishing Company
Roaston
Washington Street
A. Frank Richardson
Tribune Building
A. Grozier
Has
York
Miguelerena
Monreal
Asa P. Potter
Parker House
Mr. Potter
Tremont Theatre
George H. Norman
Newport
Mr Norman
Seashore
Observant Citizen
Maggie Mitchell
Fanchon
Fadet
Susan
Yzeman Marshall
James R. Doyle
Jim
von Bulow
Angelina
Liner
Darley
Moontana
Indianapolis Journal
Arthur C. Smith
Judge Storey
PRIA
Kenney
Mage Gommp
Tremont Theatres
Pauline Hall
Puritania
George B. McLellan
Camille D’arville
Ned Rice
Della Fox
Mme, Favart
Pauline Hall Opera Company
Hercules
Globe Theatre
Sadie Stephens
Crusoe Island
Walvole
Miss Stephens
Miss.Stephens
B. F. Keith
Washington and
Mason Streets
Keith
Attorney Kelley
Sick Baby Service
Vic
L. Johnsson
Johnson
Benj, Johnson
Old South Church
Baltimore
Appleton & Bassett’s
Connelly
Adams Huse
J. W. Kelly
K. Fortescue
Pines
Saratoga Orchestra
Stern
Beach & Lynn RR
Austinystone
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