Readiness of American fishermen under new treaty faces critique
The Boston Baston notes that widespread licensing to buy bait refit transship and other activities under the modus vivendi challenges opponents of the administration. It cites Commissioner Putnam disputing Senator Frye on surrender claims and cites Senate committee language about Article 11 placing American vessels on par with British fishing vessels and trading ships in British provinces.
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Frye
Putnam
Senate Committee
United States
Epmulps
Apathy surrounds Kerr bribery trial in Jacos franchise case
The New York press and public show indifference as the Kerr bribery trial unfolds over a month with a juror deadlock after ten days of trial. Critics note no virulent outrage or excitement, unlike earlier trials, despite extensive preparation and lengthy deliberation.
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New York
Thomas B. Kerr
Jacos
Shanpp
Fellows
Jaehne Seeks Ex Post Facto Plea For Liberty
The boodlers trial case continues as Jaehne, jailed in Sing Sing for two years, mounts a U S Circuit Court challenge claiming the conviction rests on an ex post facto law. The effort hinges on convincing the judge, while broader hopes for other involved men remain slim.
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Jaehne
United States Circuit Court
Sing Sing
New York Justice
France’s restraint amid Alsace Lorraine frontier tensions
The piece argues German frontier regulations irritate travelers and provoke retaliatory talk, but France remains prudent. It questions reports of Prince Bismarck provoking a new scare to bolster German arms, noting possible diplomatic issues if indiscreet German officials cause complaints in Berlin. The writer doubly cautions against broad conflict while recognizing Bismarck’s history.
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Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Bien
Bismarck
Berlin
Tariff Bill Progress Jeopardizes Early Reform Vote
As the House advances the tariff bill, observers warn the nation may see the main question on tariff reform settled before the new Congress convenes, signaling potential shifts in policy and legislative timing.
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House
Congress
Lumber Duty Debate Delays Vote As Republicans Obstruct
The House debates lumber duties with Republican tactics causing delay while some northerners pledge free lumber and administration members hold firm. The fight centers on the free list provision for wood unmanufactured and filibustering amendments to strike them out. The outcome depends on whether opposition abandons obstruction for a policy.
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Fuller
Iowa
Randall
Indications At St Louis Point To Unity In Democratic Nomination
A St Louis convention outlook shows harmony with Cleveland renominated as presidential candidate and tariff reform as a clear party line. The platform likely endorses his policy, while Tharman Thurman emerges as favored vice presidential candidate due to recent support and his role in the Ohio tally sheet case.
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St. Louis
Democratic Party
Cleveland
House of Representatives
Washington
Thurnman
Thurman
Reform in Maryland Under New Registration Law
The Civil Service Reformer warns Maryland election supervisors under the new registration law may aid a German ring. Appointments include judges and clerks with prior frauds, jail terms and graft, plus gamblers and liquor-law violators. Critics say a two week window to select 540 men risks mistakes. several appointees are notorious in Baltimore.
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Civil Service Reformer
Maryland
E Peatenice
United States
Polic Force
Baltimore
Reformers Fight Ballot Fraud In Maryland State Politics
The piece critiques 1880s Maryland election manipulation by machine politicians. It cites biased appointments, ballot stuffing, and repeating, detailing Curr and Hammitt’s roles, changes over years, and reform efforts. It laments persistent fraud yet notes reformers are better organized, informed, and aggressive today.
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Curr
AmEs
Tonny
Mahon
Hammitt
Carr
Magers
ivoGrns
Boyp
Micnard Hammitt
Reform League
Hammill
Cuff
Tommy’s”’ Exchange
Hammmill
Maryland
Industrial progress and mill construction across New England
The article notes a wave of new and expanded mills and factories in Fall River New Bedford Augusta and Lawrence with $1.2 million in planned investments. It argues industrial growth challenges Home Market Club prophecies and mocks Mill era panic, citing 1886 onward activity under Cleveland administration. It cites Borden City Sagamore Stafford Arlington Mills Pacific Mills and Edwards Manufacturing among others.
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Boston Journal of Commerce
Boston Commercial Bulletin
Bradstreet’s
Home Market Club
Fail River
Border City
Sagamore
Stafford Companies
Brayton, Covey, Holmes, Bourne
Stafford
Slade
Davis
Anthony
Border City Company
New Bedford
Augusta
Edwards Manufacturing Company
James G. Blaine
Arlington Mills
Lawrence
National Association of Wool Manufacturers
Pacific Mills
Maine
Cleveland
Morrison
Moderate tariff reform seen as benefit to New England industries
The text argues that manufacturers and investors recognize the pending tariff reform will aid rather than harm major New England industries. It cites wool tax advocacy as half-hearted and notes new factories rise for present and future, anticipating a sounder, longer lasting commercial policy in coming years.
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New England
Speed of Etruria Shatters Ocean Voyage Records
The Cunard steamer Etruria set dramatic speed marks from Queenstown to Sandy Hook, with an average six day voyage and a single day peak of 503 knots. Despite favorable weather, experts doubt regularity of six day crossings, noting seven to eight days is still typical with current ships.
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Inman and
Guion
Cunard
Etruria
New York
Umbria
Queenstown
Sandy Hook
Liverpool
Daly’s Company Shown Better in Shrew Than Railroad of Love
The article notes Daly’s company pleases London audiences more with The Taming of the Shrew than with The Railroad of Love. It credits Shakspere over German-influenced scripts and calls the manager’s success a national triumph, though the Shrew performance feels un-Shaksperian in spirit.
Stratford visit tests Donnelly over Shakespeare study
Mr Ienatics DonnELLY toured SHAKSPERE's birthplace in Stratford in disguise and found no danger. He reportedly cried at Shakespeare's tomb, a gesture viewed by some as remorse for alleged errors in his literary theory, a moment that could please readers of the great dramatist.
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Parsons
Ienatics Donnelly
Stratford On Avon
Donnelly
Shakspere
Boston Sunday pageant amid martial pomp and Parson's ode
A Boston observer notes a Sunday filled with military displays and crowds as Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company parades. He praises poet Thomas William Parsons for composing the commemorative ode and recalls his on occasion poems tied to Boston drama and public events.
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Boston
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Thomas William Parsons
Dr. Parsons
Parsons
Harrison
Vandenholf
Tremont Theatre
Ile
Notable births and honors span continents and decades
Frances Cleveland Edwards, 10 days old in Thermalito California, receives a corner lot from town authorities. Five year old Leopold Spielman of Vienna plays Beethoven and Bach. In New York, graduates include daughters of George W Pullman R P Flower and ex Mayor Grace. Daniel Barrett walks from Midway West Virginia to Washington for a Mexican War pension. John W Mackay hosts a $100000 dinner service. Thomas McElrath elected honorary New York Press Club member. Passengers on European liners include James Gordon Bennett Prince Roland Bonaparte and Blondin. Amherst alumni candidates for trustee ship are Burgess Hammond and Plimpton. Sir Edward Baines, Leeds Mercury veteran, aged 88, began after Waterloo and reported Peterloo.
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Leopold Spielman
Vienna
Bach
New York
George W. Pullman
R. P. Flower
Grace
Daniel Barrett
Midway
Putnam County
W. Va
Washington, D. C
Horace Greeley
The
Tribune
New York City
James Gordon Bennett
Prince Roland Bonaparte
Washington
M. Blondin
Niagara Falls
Amherst College
John W. Burgess
Columbia College
William G. Hammond
St. Louis
George A. Plimpton
Amherst
Sir Edward Baines
Europe
Leeds Mercury
Waterloo
Mercury
Peterloo
Piano pupils shine at Steinert Hall recital
Music column notes Misses Sybilla and Louise E Orth pupils delivering an exceptional Steinert Hall program with accurate, expressive playing. Soloists Isabelle Moore Carrie Parker Grace Wilde Alice Young Edith Winch Charles Ames Alice Butler and others contributed solos. Featured were a Brahms trio for eight hands and Liszt pieces. A Boston Conservatory violin recital follows next Saturday. The New England Conservatory events include a graduates organ concert at Tremont Temple on June 13 and related ceremonies June 17 19 20 with diplomas and exhibitions.
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Sybilla
Louise E. Orth
Steinert Hall
Isabelle Moore
Carrie Parker
Grace Wilde
Alice Young
Edith Winch
Charles Ames
Alice Butler
Brahms
Liszt
Boston Conservatory of Music
New England Conservatory of Music
Tremont Temple
J. P. Newman
Tremont Street Methodist Church
School of Eiocution
Sleeper Hall
Conservatory
Irish Melodies Delight Boston Theatre Audience
The National Opera quartet presented a long program of Erin songs with Tom Moore numbers dominating the evening. Balfe Wallace Sullivan Lover were also featured. Miss Amanda Fabris Miss Attalie Claire Mr William H Fessenden Mr W Ludwig performed solos while Fr O Dulcken provided two original pianoforte pieces. Encores matched the Hibernian zeal and Mayor OBrien attended from a proscenium box.
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Erin
Boston
National Opera Quartet
Tom Moore
Balfe
Wallace
Sullivan
Samuel Lover
Amanda Fabris
Attalie Claire
William H. Fessenden
W. Ludwig
Fr. O. Dulcken
Fabris
Claire
O'Brien
Music Hall Promenades Resume With New Selections
Music Hall promenades resume this evening and will run nightly except Sundays. The program features Moszkowski's The Nations and selections from Strauss's new comic opera Simplicius. Attendees may also view elaborate decorations from Saturday's Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company reception, on display courtesy of Colonel Beals.
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Music Hall
Moszkowski
Simplicius
Strauss
Beals
Publishing notes on books and authors
G P Putnam's Sons announces The Story of Turkey by Stanley Lane-Poole and Thackeray's The Rose and the Ring with facsimiles. New works include Industrial Liberty by John M Bonham, In Castle and Cabin by George Pellew, Is Protection a Benefit by Edward Taylor, and Compayre's Lectures on Pedagogy translated by Payne. Miss Annie Robertson Macfarlane fiches Canadian history. translations of Pierre Loti to follow.
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Turkey
Stanley Lane- Poole
Spain
Thackeray
Fougué
Undine
United States
Railways and Trust
John M. Bonham
G. P. Putnam’s Sons
Castle and Cabin
Ireland
George Pellew
Great Britain
Mesers
McClurg & Co
Chicago
Edward Taylor
Europe
Messrs. D. C. Heath & Co
Payne
University of Michigan
Annie Robertson Macfarlane
Canada
Putnam's
Macfarlane
New York
Holt, Putnam & Sons
Pierre Loti
France
Levert Viaux
le Spahr
le Pecheur d
Quirky clippings mix politics sport and abroad
A collage of jokes and snippets from 19th century life touches on weather folly in politics, the Ohio vice presidency hint, Quakers, sweet girl graduates, a Rochester trance singer, a Chicago witness, Boston suburb flight with harvest spoils, a Browning Club note, and various curiosities about canaling Russians and Hyde Park chairs.
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Chicago
Ohio Statesman
Thurman
Gresham
Greshams
Rochester
Boston
George Riddle
Browning Club
Boxton
Browning
Riddle
N. Y
Outrageous Parvisan Clamor Against Presidential Change
A New York Graphic Democratic commentary urges ending partisan clamor over presidential elections. It argues business interests and national vigor remain intact regardless of who is elected, noting constitutional continuity and America’s recovery after the Civil War as reasons. It calls for restraint from partisan press.
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Cleveland
United States
N. Y
Graphic Dem
Logic is Logic and Taxation of Foreign Music
A World Democratic item argues Congress should tax foreign music and protect American tunes. It asserts pre 1800 compositions should be admitted free while newer works face high charges and import limits. It calls operas and concerts luxuries needing revenue and urges strict limits on non American music to defend American art.
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Congress
World
Dem
Regrets for Blaine in tariff campaign role
The Washington Post notes reformers wish Blaine plays a prominent part in the tariff fight. It says Republicans favored Blaine as nominee but a Paris letter blocked him, praising his tariff leadership while predicting a hard, decisive campaign.
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Blaine
Parisietter
Washington Post
Dem
No Need for Dull Business in Presidential Year
A Philadelphia Times (Ind.) editorial argues business should not fear a presidential election. It contends prosperity depends on consumer activity and urges bold bets that people eat, drink, earn and spend as in any year, countering the idea that elections dampen commerce.
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Philadelphia ‘Times
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