Editorial Warns Republicans on Civil Service Reform
The Boston Journal urges the party and administration to abandon spoils tactics and embrace merit based civil service reform The piece argues testing and efficiency should govern appointments regardless of party ties and criticizes postmaster and cabinet level patronage while noting Republican leaders publicly opposing reform.
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Clarkson
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the Treasury
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New England
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North Carolina
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Minnesota
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Kansas
Cannon
Illinois
Houk
Tennessee
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Indiana
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Tonnage carried by British ships in world trade figures
A correspondent asks for the share of world foreign-going tonnage under the British flag. Official data show British ships carry about 43.9 percent across ten leading mercantile nations, with total world tonnage likely higher when British possessions and key trade partners are included. The article cites Chili China and Japan as examples of Britain’s domination in imports and exports compared with rivals.
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Japan
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Hong Kong
India
Russia
Europe
North America
Theatrical Gossip and Season Plans at Key Theatres
The piece notes Little Lord Fauntleroy ending at the Museum, with The Woman Hater on Aug 19 for two weeks. Evangeline opens Sept 2 at Hollis Street Theatre with a top cast. Rich has secured strong principals and choruses, Marie Bartlett shines as Gabriel. Eugene Tompkins plans roadings for Mankind and The Exiles, while the Ludwig company launches a second Irish concert season in US and Canada.
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Hollis Street
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Charles J Rich
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Eugene Tompkins
New York
la Bourgogne
Boston
Mankind
Frank Melee
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Fifth Avenue
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Twenty-eighth Street
Summer Heat and Public Library Readership Rise
Boston readers flock to the Public Library this summer as heat drives people indoors yet strengthens book circulation and reading in the lower hall. The author notes the public library sustains refreshment and education during sultry days, urging lighter summer reads while cautioning against unripe or decayed intellectual material.
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Boston Public Library
Public Library
Glossy snippets and wry lines from a bustling era
A mosaic of quips and observations with playful jabs at manners, public life, and culture. It gathers gags about spiders and sparrows, calamities at sea, jokes about mail and hats, notes on Miles Standish, and snippets on philanthropy, education finances, and a novelty electric light on the St Lawrence steamer.
Financial and Commercial Pages on Sixth and Seventh
The notice explains where to find the Financial and Commercial Departments on pages six and seven, with the Ship News located on page three. It directs readers to the correct sections for financial data, commerce updates, and maritime news.
Greenback convention narrows by excluding suffragists and prohibitionists
The Greenback committee chairman Grorce O. Jones says the upcoming convention will admit only limited groups and exclude female suffragists and prohibitionists. The circular also bars sentimental and semi political organizations while offering a narrow set of admitted principles including true American nationality and farm price support.
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National Greenback Committee
Grorce O. Jones
Greenback
Pension controversy overruns war hero rhetoric in letter
In a pointed missive, Private Palzell defends Corporal Tanner and attacks a pension scandal as a conspiracy to oust Tanner for a higher rank. Dalzell adds, Republicans accuse the pension commissioner of excess pay. The letter warns Democrats and soldiers of retaliation at Milwaukee Grand Army reunion, tying it to larger pension promises and campaign gains for General Harrison.
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Gath
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Milwaukee
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Blatherskites
Boulangers Defeated in Local French Elections
Later returns show a decisive defeat for General Boulang er and his allies with former strongholds voting against him. Conservatives gain seats, indicating local backlash and personal repudiation. Analysts caution that local contests do not test broader Republican strength until autumn general elections. The Boulangist bid is badly damaged but overall national results remain unsettled.
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General Boulanger
Removal of Consul-General Armstrong Sparks Brazil Debate
Brazil critics applaud Armstrong’s work during cholera and as chargé d affaires while three petitions to Washington urge retention. Rio de Janeiro press condemns his removal as partisan practice harmful to U S trade aims, warning weak commercial hopes for South America. Iceberg activity noted in Atlantic shipping reports.
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United States
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Washington
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Caution Over Ice Dangers in Transatlantic Voyages
The article argues most anti ice disaster devices are futile and instruments for recording air or water temperature are unreliable on fast moving ships. Fixed lanes from the upcoming conference are seen as doubtful, but HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE pilot charts have value for warning transatlantic captains.
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Dreadful Possibilities in European War Debate
The Saturday Review July 20 warns of looming conflict across Europe with fears focused on Germany and Russia while expecting trouble from the East, notably Servia, and contemplates the fragile peace amid political and literary controversy surrounding Browning and Fitzgerald.
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Boulanger
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Austria
Germany
Russia
Servia
Change in British Trade Shipping Rules Reorder Ports
The text notes a shift where foreign trade moves in British ports by using British bottoms, indicating a swap in positions between two countries. It explains that the change stems from our laws significantly affecting shipping, implying why the reversal occurred.
Labouchere mocks Chamberlain in Truth attack
The passage notes Labouchere’s sharp barbs at Chamberlain in Parliament and in Truth. It recalls Chamberlain’s youth as an amateur actor with roles in Puff and The Liar. The author suggests the polemic may aid Chamberlain more than hurt him.
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Mr. Chamberlain
Royal Household
Birmingham
Shah of Persia Ready to Leave England Amid German Arrival
The Shah of Persia is about to depart England just as the German Emperor arrives. Whether the guest will be welcomed remains uncertain, but the parting task proves difficult. The Persian monarch is described as hard to entertain.
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Persia
England
Germany
Literary notes on new and forthcoming geography manuals and histories
A review roundup notes Jacques W. Redway s Modern Facts and Ancient Fancies in Geography to be published by D C Heath & Co Henry Holt & Co reports a second History of the United States by the late Princeton professor for a shorter course Copies in Geography by W F Nichols is planned as a graded teaching guide for language based curricula Harper s Weekly will run a new series Men Who Control Millions starting with a piece on railroad presidents The next Harper s Bazaar will discuss Fitzgerald s Life of Mrs Browning in relation to a controversial sonnet Thackeray s daughter quotes reveal the translator s beloved nature and Omar Khayyam legacy reaffirmed through anecdote
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Omar Khayyam
President Harrison to Visit Boston in August
A letter from Halford, Harrison's private secretary, says the visit date is not yet fixed but likely August 7 or 8. Walker Blaine cites August 6 or 7. Marketmen discuss an escort for the President during his Boston stop, with plans under consideration, while Plymouth celebration efforts resume.
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Halford
Walker Blaine
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Plymouth
Immigration declines spark debate on labor and land
The piece argues that reduced immigration is not a regretful trend, noting ample labor and crowding of industries and lands. It contends time to assimilate foreign arrivals will benefit the country and future refugees from oppressed nations.
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N. Y. World
Laborer’s Wages Raised Under Protection Policy Promises
A Republican protection policy is cited as boosting wages for laborers. The Louisville and New York Herald note mocks campaign promises of better conditions for workers, remarking that the promised improvement resembles “five acres and a mule” and offering assistance to anyone who sees such gains on the horizon.
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A Queer Proceeding In Tanner Investigation
The Philadelphia Record reports the Tanner investigation as a private affair with public money spent widely while the accounting remains hidden. The piece labels the proceedings queer and questions public access to financial details.
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Philadelphia Record
Science and Breakfasts in the Face of Execution
A London Truth piece condemns efforts to shield witnesses during executions in America. It mocks “cloths” to cover the victim and argues true scientists, even humane ones, should face the scene and the suffering as the experiment proceeds. The author insists the unbreakfasted man remains squeamish, implying science’s duty to witness.
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America
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Scence
Beief
After the Detroit Brick Yards Deal
Attorney George W. Moore, Detroit’s London syndicate representative, will sail for England Aug. 3 to discuss a brick industry venture. He dismisses London reports of a near concluded agreement as premature, saying options remain and not all yards are required for success.
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Mich
George W. Moore
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London
Moore
Unitarian Grove Meeting Attracts Large Crowd
In Werras New Hampshire the twelfth annual Unitarian grove meeting drew many to Music Hall Veterans Grove was damp from frequent showers. Rev. 8 C Beach of Boston led the conference meeting this morning followed by Rev s F Abbott of Nashua. Tomorrow sermons will be given by Rev T B Mott of Salem and Rev J K St John of Haverhill.
Burke Extradition Decision Expected Tomorrow
Wisarvec Manitoba July 29. A writ of habeas corpus decision in the Burke case will be issued tomorrow. It is conceded by the prisoner’s counsel that extradition order will be granted.
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White Hart of Southwark and Pickwick Boots History
A fragment describes General Boulanger’s sedate manner and public image. It notes the White Hart inn in Southwark, tied to Jack Cade and Pickwick, with Shakespearean and Chronicle references to executions and meetings. It recalls Sam Weller meeting Pickwick at the White Hart.
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Chronicle of the Grey Friars
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Sent Martyns
Sam Weller
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War official faces feisty caller over Tweedale appointment
An elderly man visited the War Department in Washington to complain that John Tweedale, chief clerk under a Republican administration, remains in office through Democratic rule. Acting Secretary of War Tweedale listened politely as the visitor argued it was scandalous a “poor Republican” should keep the post under Harrison, a scene that became department chatter upon Mr. Proctor's return.
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N. Y. Evening Poste
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Tweedale
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Department
John Tweedale
Cleveland
Harrison
Brooklyn Boy Drowns While Swimming at Red Rock
William Doody a seventeen year old Brooklyner visiting Lynn collapsed in cramps while swimming off Red Rock and drowned before help could reach him. Local residents mourn a sudden death as authorities investigate the incident.
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