Rivalries and policy stir German and New York debates
The Hamburg er Nachrichten asserts Bismarck will openly oppose the Swiss treaty renewal and protest if his work is undone by the Emperor. In U S policy, New York Tribune scrutinizes merchants before the Senate finance panel, linking free traders to Democratic aims. Wanamaker’s Britannica deals spark letters on piracy and publishing costs.
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Britannica and its International Copyright Controversy
A pamphlet extols the Britannica as the noblest literary work and the most authoritative cyclopedia. It notes $10,000 per article and $600 per page costs, listing 1145 eminent contributors from Europe and America, and urges Congress to reassess copyright policy.
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Caucus Silver Bill Sparks Republican Alarm in Congress
The piece portrays Congressman Walker attacking the silver bill as political manipulation to aid Republicans and hinder Democrats. It explains how the caucus enforces party discipline, details bill changes, fears of gold depreciation, and critiques Republican leadership including Fort and the president for backing the measure despite warnings of harmful consequences.
Gambling On Shipboard Sparks Broad Public Debate
The June North Americans features Captain Charles W. Kennedy, former commander of the White Star steamship Germanic, arguing on gambling aboard ships. His piece prompts strong public comment as business and leisure travelers cross oceans more than ever.
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Kmgnnedy
Gambling on ships sparks reform call at city hall
The piece argues Atlantic steamer gambling fueled by onboard wine profits harms passengers and calls for strict bans. It also critiques city officials, and notes broader issues from literacy to municipal finances, with mentions of Captain Kennedy and public concerns over shipboard vice.
Mayor Harr Faces Responsibility After Highway Bill Defeat
Editorial argues Mayor Harr must live within appropriations and cut staff to improve city services. It blames a partisan legislature for blocking a highway commissioner, tax increases, and schoolhouse spending while urging market wages and younger workers to clean and repair streets.
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Federation in the Reform ed Church adopts union plan
At Asbury Park on June 6 the Reformed Church synod approved by a large majority the committee report urging federal union with the Reformed Church of the United States. Only five votes opposed. The united church body would total 269548 communicants in 1888, 407870 baptized members, 2028 churches, 1315 ministers, 20 seminaries and 5 publishing houses.
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Boston Common Walks and Springtime Urban Pleasures
A reflective piece from Boston praising mild east winds and fresh grass on the Common. It contrasts green avenues with gray skies, notes the appeal of public gardens, and warns of overbearing floral schemes for the Grand Army encampment. It urges family outings to Franklin Park, Middlesex Fells, and Spot Pond for health and happiness, while remarking on public manners and a setter dog’s friendly kiss to a baby.
Dramatic notes on Salvini's Boston engagement season
Next week marks the final performances of Mr. Alexander Salvini at the Grand Opera House in Boston where he will have appeared five weeks since May 5. D'Artagnan is praised as his best impersonation. Don Cesar de Bazan closes the engagement with a renewed five act version. Turn Him Out serves as the curtain-raiser, with matinees on Thursday and Saturday. The Museum continues Squatter Sovereignty with strong crowds, while Cordelia's Aspirations is slated to follow. A new revival of Little Lord Fauntleroy is planned for June 30 with a starry cast. Green Bushes features two Boston Theatre performances before a fall reopening with Human Nature.
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Philological Association to Hold Annual Meeting at Norwich
The American Philological Association announces its annual meeting will convene in Norwich Connecticut starting Tuesday July 8 at Slater Memorial Hall. The first session begins 4 p m with the presidential address by Professor Charles R Lanman of Harvard at 8 p m. Members should send names to H W Kent in Norwich and notify the secretary about papers at once.
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Notable 1890s Sightings and Invitations Across Nations
Personal health reports include Mrs Langtry with pleurisy and a note that Ex President Cleveland may visit Wisconsin at the invitation of W F Vilas. Henry Stanley pledges funds to place a steamer on Victoria Nyanza while A S Hardy departs for Japan.
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City of anomalies and wandering verses in June
A fragment from a city paper notes oddities from a bagpipe tune on Washington Street to a five year old girl joining the Keep off the grass sign. It also recounts legal woes of Manager Harry Miner in a costumes dispute with Mrs James Brown Potter and Depews comments on Southern life and a humorous Aunt Liza Jane dialogue.
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Prayer Amidst Strength and Trust for The First Sunday After Trinity
A devotional invocation praising God for strength and trusted grace. It asks for constant help to overcome nature's weakness and to keep good thoughts, will, and deeds aligned with divine commandments. Signed by T. W. Parsons.
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T. W. Parsons
Unanimity in House Tariff Pass Prompts Lively Debate
The Minneapolis Journal notes the House led by Speaker Reed passed the tariff bill with great unanimity. The Springfield Republican adds context with J Warren Keifer, once a controversial speaker, now lobbying in Washington for the Ohio Wool Growers Association, citing a fitness in the situation.
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Burning silver metaphor in Providence Journal cartoon
A Providence Journal editorial comments that Uncle Sam risks burning his fingers by handling molten silver, urging restraint to avoid deep harm as the situation develops.
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Norwicht Ward Votes Split Prompt Discipline Hint
In a Norwich ward during a late municipal election seventy Republican ballots omitted the Republican mayoral candidate in favor of the Democratic rival. The Hartford Evening Post urges party discipline, noting Republicans hesitate to back reputable candidates and suggesting better unity.
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Hartford Evening Post
Leap in the Dark Governing Silver Bills Spark Party Split
The Philadelphia Press condemns the Republican surrender on parity hard-money aims with cheap silver and a new legal tender paper currency. It calls the Senate and House silver bills a dangerous leap in the dark, worse than free silver coinage, and warns of broader party danger.
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Duty on Havana tobacco hurts Florida cigar makers
The Florida Times-Union argues the McKinley tariff bill sets an prohibitively high duty on Havana tobacco, threatening Florida cigar manufacturers in Key West, Tampa and other cities. It calls for Senate relief and a united state effort to preserve the industry and protect jobs.
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