Collision and politics mix in a bustling harbor scene
In clear weather a steam yacht and a ferryboat collide, blamed on signaling confusion. The column rails at Senate delays on extradition, fisheries, and civil service reform, while Gloucester politics and New York municipal grit color the legal and fiscal fray.
Salisbury Solves Cabinet Puzzle With Cautious Conservative Unity
Lord Salisbury’s selection of advisers aims to unite factions within the Conservative party. The cabinet blends strength and weakness with Lord Randolph Churchill as chancellor and House leader, seen as a strategic triumph for younger party members over older rivals.
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House of Commons
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Mr. Parnell
W. Harcourt
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Earl of Iddesleigh
Foreign Office
W. H. Smith
War Office
Viscount Cranbrook
Gathorne Hardy
Richard Cross
Smith
George Hamilton
Admiralty Office
Stanley
India
Ireland
Marquis of Londonderry
Michael Hicks-Beach
Lord Londonderry
Debate over Crapo and Ames for Governor in 19th century politics
The Transcript advocates for Ames with eulogistic and apologetic tone while praising Crapo as a better choice for Governor. It argues against machine politics and calls for plain speaking to elevate governance. The piece asserts Crapo's higher qualifications and public service, urging voters to compare candidates honestly.
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Ames
Knights of Labor
Republican Party
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Crapo Aman Coof
Congress
Zola and Davidson Debate Realism in Social Studies Critique
A scholarly critique questions Professor Davidson’s praise of Zola as a social realist, arguing his novels depict only anomalies not classes and fail to inspire moral reform. The piece contrasts Zola’s harsh depictions with practical social work insights and condemns sensational crime reporting as ineffective. It also notes the French ship Labrador’s final voyage to New York and the Oregon’s sinking on the journey.
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Concord School
Jesus
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M. Zola
Sue
de Musset
Prevost
Daudet
Zola
Davidson
Garret
Nana
Jesse Pomeroy
Police Gazette
Associated Charities
Labrador
New York
West India Line
Oregon
Navy Department
Washington, D. C
Navy
Navy Yard
Brooklyn Navy Yard
With and Without A Naval Edge In War and Trade
An anthology of editorial snippets arguing that a strong navy deters European war and protects seaports, paired with opinion notes on political reform, party balance, and protection of dairy interests in Massachusetts. Includes assessments of Cleveland era pledges, bureaucratic spoils, and public policy debates.
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Europe
Indianapolis Sentinel
Plato and Women in Plato's Republic Lecture Review
Concord July 29 A special season close of the School of Philosophy features Mrs. Julia Ward Howe on Woman in Plato s Republic. The lecture discusses education for women, gender roles in the ideal state, and Socrates demonstrations of equal function in duties, with commentary on historical context and comparisons to modern views, including references to Stevenson s Kidnapped.
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Alcott
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Socrates
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Misfits and Remnants by Ventura and Shevited
A Boston review praises ten sketches focusing on European immigrant life in New York and its environs. The pieces combine delicate, tender storytelling with polished language and a distinctly cultivated style. The critic finds the volume delightful, short, and eager for a more extended follow up from the authors.
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America
New York
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L. D. Ventura
Boston
Ticknor & Co
Robert Louis Stevenson novel in Scotland Highlands tale
The author of New Arabian Nights and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde turns to memoirs of David Balfour in 1751. The Highlands and coast form the stage for kidnap, shipboard escape with Alan Breck Stewart, and a sea fight, ending with justice for Ebenezer Balfour and restoration of the estate.
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DeFoe
Swift
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Forth
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New York
Charles Scribner’s Sons
Dr. Jekyll and W. Hyde
David Balfour
Desert
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Ebenezer Balfour
Shaws
Clan Campbell
Finglish
Sir Walter Scott
Rob Roy
Balfour
France
Stewart
David
Carolinas
Alan Stewart
Colin Campbell
Literary Notes on New Books from Major Publishers
Fisher Unwin in London announces Melita a new novel by Mme Louise M Richter set in Constantinople. Roberts Bros reports in-hand complete MSS Jo's Boys and How They Turned Out by Louisa May Alcott sequel to Little Men with expected Oct 1 release. Also The Two Spies by Benson J Lossing with portraits and notes on Hale and Andre.
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Publishers’ Weekly
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Hiram Carson
Cornell University
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Santa Barbara
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Boston
Harvard
Agreement limits vessel passage at Warren Bridge draws
An accord among wharf owners and railroads bans vessel passage through the draws except between midnight and 4 am. Rail lines will provide a tugboat at their expense. Aldermen will be asked to keep Warren bridge closed except when open by the railroads, giving cars and pedestrians uninterrupted travel. The pact covers the basins and bridges, with city control dates following.
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Donovan
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Counterfeit Bust After Boston Bag Mix Up
A package mailed from New York to M. M. Stewart in Boston yielded a brick when opened at Adams Express. Stewart, from Caledonia Prince Edward Island, allegedly bought a counterfeit money parcel for 350 dollars and had it sent here, where staff witnessed the startling delivery and reveal.
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New York
Nominations and Judicial Commission Hearings at State House
Governor Robinson nominated Charles Lilley to be commissioner to qualify civil officers Henry Robinson to be clerk of the District Court of Northern Berkshire and Joseph Harwood to be a trustee of the Agricultural College The Harwood nomination was confirmed under a suspension of the rules The special commission on judicial system changes began hearings with Judge Humpreys Judge Davis and Judge Osgood giving input and the committee adjourned until next Wednesday at 9 30 a m
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Lowell
Henry Robinson
North Adams
District Court
Berkshire
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Littleton
Agricultural College
Harwood
Humpreys
Quincy
Davis
Plymouth County
Osgood
Salem
Bids Opened for High Water Pumping Engines
The water board opened bids for pumping engines for Fisher Hill and Mt Bellevue. For Fisher Hill bids: George F. Blake Manufacturing $127000, Quintard Iron Works $245000, Gordon & Maxwell $115000, Davidson Steam Pump $117800, Henry R. Worthington $126000, Holly Manufacturing $103000. For Mt Bellevue bids: Blake $2172, Davidson Steam Pump $2316, Dean Steam Pump $2555, Worthington $3150, Smith & Valle $1795. Contract award awaits mayoral approval.
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Smith & Valle Company
The
Water Board
Vast compilation of quips and political asides across papers
A collage of short satirical items and jokes from multiple papers noting political punning, court barbs, weather whimsy, and social quirks. It cites figures like Archibald Forbes and general remarks on trials, sports, and governance with minimal coherent narrative.
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