Prussia's ministerial crisis eases amid possible resignations
Moston West notes a compromise averting a serious Prussian ministerial crisis for now. Herr von Puttkamer may have resigned from the interior ministry. A quinquennial session law passes without the Emperor's letter to Puttkamer, yet a royal rescript likely precedes the next elections. The Emperor gains his point but underlying tensions remain. Potential future changes could threaten Prince Bismarck's position if he pursues his ideas.
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Prussia
Herr von Puttrkamer
Ministry of the Interior
Herr von Puttkamer
Prince Bismarck
Morgan Resolution Targets Fisheries Treaty Critics
Senator Morgan's measure, delayed by adjournment, argues the President acted within constitutional bounds in negotiating the fisheries treaty. It challenges opponents to accuse illegality openly, predicting the resolution would deflate anti administration arguments, though the Senate majority may block a vote.
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Morgaan
Senate
Executive Department
Morgan
Government backs away from licensing clauses in reform bill
The British ministry retreats from compensation for license renewals following Southampton election lessons. Critics, including temperance advocates, argue the pot-house majority profits from a monopoly. The move strengthens the bill though dispute remains over licensing protections.
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Southampton
Great Britain
Lasoueerg
Dalzell condemns St Louis convention at Providence banquet
Congressman Dalzell of Pennsylvania praised the Young Men's Republican Club of Providence while criticizing the Democratic convention in St Louis. He claimed the body refused sympathy to General Sheridan as he lay dying, a claim challenged by the speaker who argues the convention adopted resolutions expressing sorrow for the general.
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Congressman Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Young Men’s
Republican Club
Providence
St. Louis
Washington
Puri Sheridan
Resolutions on General Psi Heridan and General Sherman
The text expresses sympathy for General Psi Heridan’s illness and hopes for his speedy recovery, praising his noble service. It notes resolutions were introduced with unanimous consent, and mentions forwarding a copy to General Sherman as a token of Democratic sentiment. It critiques communication between Pittsburgh and Rhode Island via telegraph and newspapers.
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Psi Heridan
General Sherman
United States
Providence
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Ballot reform debate reaches Rhode Island legislature
The Rhode Island Legislature considers an Australian style ballot reform bill to print and distribute ballots at public expense for national and state elections after Jan 1, 1890. Local elections may be excluded, with nominations via conventions caucuses or petitions. The measure faces lobbying from foreign publishers but is expected to pass.
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Massachusetts
New York
Rhode Island
United States
Congress
General Assembly
Foreign opposition to copyright bill raised in wall street circles
A circulated memorandum from the American Copyright League and the American Publishers' Copyright League reveals British publishers and printers secretly opposing the CHACE copyright bill here. A Wall Street law firm with English ties circulated petitions against the amendments in the name of American booksellers and news dealers. An authors league officer questioned the firm about who funded the petitions, but details were refused. The anonymous opposition suggests foreign interests fear sunlight on their activities.
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Post
Edward Marston
London
Charles GreBpon
London Standard
United States
England
Canada
American Copyright League
American Publishers’ Copyright League
Wall Street
Authors’ Copyright League
James Freeman Clarke A Model Teacher of Reform and Faith
The text honors James Freeman Clarke as a transformative educator and reformist leader. It highlights his natural teaching style, growth from looking outward to nature and humanity, relentless public service, and fearless pursuit of principle. Clarke’s humanity, optimism, and broad sympathy across denominations are noted, along with his advocacy for progress and social betterment.
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James Freeman Clarke
Matthew Arnold
Louisville
Kentucky
Clarke
Oliver Wendell Howmers
Saint James
Brook Farm
Emerson, Channing
Gorathe
Carlyle
Wualther
Grade Crossings and a Boston Plan from Buffalo Example
The piece argues for eliminating grade crossings in Boston by consolidating railroad stations and building an overhead or underground network, citing Buffalo's 638 miles of rail and 7000 teams crossing four main crossings daily. It suggests a representative city committee could drive the reform, as in Buffalo where unions and councils pushed compulsory improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Buffalo
Boston
Merchants’ Exchange
Lumbermen’s Exchange
Business Men’s Association
Grocers’ Association
Common Council
Patriot’s ardor and reformer’s life praised in obituary
The piece honors a Civil War veteran linked with Andrew, lauding his patriotic zeal, reformist mission, lucid speech, and influence on noble citizenship. Though New England claims him, his virtuous life and political integrity are presented as belonging to all regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
New England
Miss Evren Terry Stunning In The Amber Heart Play
Dramatic critic Clement Scory in the London Telegraph lavishly praises Miss Evren Terry’s acting in The Amber Heart, calling her performance unique and almost divine. He asserts her portrayal is a living dream of pure womanhood and unmatched on stage.
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Winter
London Telegraph
Clement Scory
Evren Terry
Terryyy
London
Notable Railroad Messenger Tales of Bereavement Dispatches
An elderly Reading railroad man recalls delivering death notices to families. He describes a wife shocked into tears after learning her husband was killed opposing an overhead bridge near Philadelphia. The account reveals crude methods and urges gentler handling to spare suffering.
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Reading
Toney
Tonce
ABC
Philadelphia
Heaven
Street Hand Organs In Boston Stir Mixed Nostalgia
Boston observer laments the decline of old style street hand organs, noting curbstone performers and a melancholy bagpiper. He contrasts dingy percussive organs with the expressive old crank-driven instrument, observes a red bearded man enjoying the scene from a business buggy.
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Boston
Personal items of notable figures and society news
Dr. A. L. Chapin, Beloit College ex-president stricken with paralysis, Yale 1837 graduate, later a Milwaukee Presbyterian pastor for 24 years. Melville Fuller rumored for Supreme Court chief justice, visited San Francisco incognito. Mrs. Cleveland tends two heifers at Oakview with pets including dogs and an Angora rat Mildred Lee. Dudley Buck mentors Holy Trinity Brooklyn choir, keeping a long candidate list and immediate replacement for late rehearsals. Mme. Nordica shines at Covent Garden, hosts and socializes in London. Jules Ferry enjoys caricatures, keeps copies. Dr. Theodore Gay bills estate about 14800 for late Vice President Wheeler case. executor disputes payment. suit planned.
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A. L. Chapin
Beloit College
Yale
Milwaukee
Melville W. Fuller
United States Supreme Court
San Francisco
Cleveland
Oakview
George W. Childs
Edward Burnett
Massachusetts
Mildred Lee
Dudley Buck
Holy Trinity Church
Brooklyn
Buck
Mme
Lillian Nordica
Covent Garden
London
Faust
Charles Beresford
M. Ferry
Theodore Gay
Wheeler
Blaine Praises Thurman In Twenty Years Of Congress
James G. Blaine lauds Senator Thurman in his new book for lifelong Senate rank and fair, direct debate. He notes Thurman’s disciplined mind, honesty, and lack of political tricks, with cultured tastes in reading, drama, and music. Thurman’s retirement is a party loss, leaving respected colleagues after twelve years of service.
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Congress
James G. Blaine
Mr. Thurman
Senate
Moliere
Racine
Balzac
Washington
Who Wouldn’t Depew Respond to Presidential Nominating Question
Chauncey M. Depew faces questions on a possible presidential nomination and replies with a defiant “Who wouldn’t?” suggesting he would not decline if urged to accept by the Chicago convention. A Philadelphia Times (Ind) analysis notes this stance frames his candidacy through a bold, deflective line.
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Chauncey M. Depew
Mr. Depew
Chicago
Philadelphia Times
Ind
Theatrical Gossip at Boston Theatres In Summer Drift
The Park Theatre ends Jim the Penman era with two today as Palmer's company shines in Boston. Hollis Street withdraws Pete for Old Lavender before Aug 13, Unc Tom's Cabin to open. Mascot closes at Grand Opera House with Fra Diavolo next. Mrs. Herne leads Drifting Apart at Park. Lights and Shadows at Howard Atheneum with Gayler cast. Miss Akerstrom’s Annette impresses Boston audiences. Nero spectacle rehearsals begin on Staten Island for June 16. Modjeska Ophelia spurs Hamlet tour talks. Beere may tour next season. Gatti to stage The Union Jack at Adelphi July 26. Squire revival to close St James's season.
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Park Theatre
Jim the Penman
Boston
Mr. Palmer
Grand Opera House
M. Kellar
Miss Akerstrom
Annette
Imre Kiralfy
Nero
Rome
St. George
Staten Island
Circus Maximus
Kiraify
Garrick Theatre to Open as Bare Joins Court Company
It is announced that while Mr Bare builds the Garrick at Charing Cross Road he will join Mrs John Wood's Court company for Les Surprises du Divorce. The arrangement delights the London Observer as a promising pairing for Mrs Wood and Mr Hare. The cast is said to include Miss Kate Rorke.
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Mr. Bare
The
Garrick
Charing Cross Road
John Wood
Mr. Grundy
London Observer
Kate Rorke
Sherman Not Seriously Ill Says General Sherman
New York June 8 General W T Sherman has been confined to his room at the Fifth Avenue Hotel for several days with rheumatism and asthma He is somewhat improved tonight and is anxious to have it understood that his illness is not serious.
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New York
W. T. Sherman
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Fragments of Harsh Wit and Global Tidbits in a Scraps Page
A collage of quips and notes covers politics, humor, travel, and science. It mocks Republicans, predicts campaign rhetoric, jokes about billiards and fashion, and reports curiosities from international scenes to a Panamanian ice haul by the Albatross.
Current Comment on Democratic Morale in Chicago Inter Ocean
A brief opinion piece argues the Democratic party shows organic demoralization with a loose cohesion of ill defined factions as reported by the Chicago Inter Ocean.
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Democratic Party
Chicago
Unreliability of Booms in Vice Presidential Booming
Chicago News notes the idea of political booms as fragile and gain driven. It describes Governor Gray starting with broad support for the vice presidential nomination in St. Louis, with his state pivotal and granting requests, but emphasizes that fitness mattered little as he was simply boomed by friends.
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Gray
St. Louis
Chicago News
Ind
Pernicious Tariff System Criticized by Eminent Republicans
The piece denounces the United States tariff as a unjust scheme widening class gaps and enriching the rich at the expense of the poor, arguing that many prominent Republicans refuse to act to correct its alleged wrongs.
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United States
N. Y. Evening Post
Ind
Republicans to Meet in Chicago Echoes of St Louis Return
The Republicans gather in Chicago with eight presidential hopefuls named including Blaine not seeking the presidency and no vice presidential choice yet. The field lists Alger Morton Sherman Allison Depew Harrison Gresham Phelps and others, awaiting a leading candidate.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Blaine
Doom written in old war era party clash
The piece argues that before the war the Democracy stood for reaction while Republicans advanced progress, but now Republicans are described as reactionary as royal prerogative supporters, doomed by their tax policies favoring the privileged few.
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Party of
Charles I
Roya
N. Y
Yimies
What President Has Done So Well
A Philadelphia Ledger review praises President Cleveland's administration for honesty and efficiency. It asserts no scandals or corruptions in multiple departments and highlights efforts to promote honest government while reducing expenses.
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War Department
United States
Treasury
Cleveland
Philadelphia Ledger
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Emelie Rickaby
Messrs
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J. C. Doyle
M. W. Rawley
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Madison Square
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Wallack
New York Times
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Haymarket
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Opera Comique
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Adelphi Theatre
Terris
St. James’s Theatre
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the Squire
Mrs. Kendal
Sherman
Ada
Ma Smith
Patti
Atlantic
Monroe
N. H
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Allison Gresham
Japan
United States Fish Commission
Straits of Magellan
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Norristown Herald
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