Ratification Delay in the Samoan Treaty Probed
Boston dispatch notes ongoing delay in ratifying the Samoan conference settlement. Blaine’s cautious scrutiny and potential objections fuel speculation that the conference may sit five to six weeks longer. The piece contrasts German conciliatory moves with U.S. firmness and includes reflections on honesty in commerce, invention progress, and the lure of copied ideas.
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State Department
Mr. Blaine
Blaine
Berlin
Germany
United States
BayArp
Hayti
Behring Sea
French Treasurer General Boulang er Conspiracy Rumor May Destabilize
Boston’s morning edition cites Paris rumors that the French government has evidence of a treasonable conspiracy involving General Boulang er. It argues public perception would doubt his patriotism and questions whether the disclosures could be exaggerated to score a political point.
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Paris
Boulanger
Question Club presses Candler to break silence
Hon Joan W Camp Ler faces calls to speak on inquiries printed weeks ago by Workingmen's Question Club. Mr Down sends a bold letter urging him to address constituents and explain views opposed to the platform on which he was elected.
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Joan W. Canpler
Workingmen’s Question Club
Joan F. Down
Candler
Mr. Candler
Senator Dawes
Mr. Down
Congressman Candler
Publication of Province laws continued under commissioner
The Legislature preserves the publication of Province laws under the current commissioner, condemning attempts to punish him politically by interfering with his work. The episode is denounced as contemptible, with sums of censure against Charles Sumner and Butler compared as indecent. Mr GoopELL is fully vindicated personally and professionally.
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Charles Sumner
General Butler
Tewksbury
Mr. Goopell
Administration Reshapes Post Offices and Customs Roles
The Harrison administration, quick to align with Cleveland, appears to be removing officers with remaining terms to appoint new workers. Jacksonville postmaster Clark, Lansing postmaster Pu en, Georgetown customs chief, and Vineland postmaster are among those replaced. The shift signals rapid changes within Blaine and Harrison early in their tenure.
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Harrison
Cleveland
Jersey City
Clark
Jacksonville
Fla
Puen
Lansing
Mich
Georgetown
Vineland
N. J
Messrs
Blaine and
Sailors' Snug Harbor Trustees Urged to Probe Allegations
Charges in New York papers accuse management at Sailors' Snug Harbor on Staten Island of mistreatment under Governor Captain Trask. The refuge for elderly seamen, founded in 1803 from Captain Randall's fortune, is said to have endured years of persecution ending with the recent expulsion of a number of inmates.
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New York
Political Motives Suggested in Snug Harbor Expulsions
Reports at Snug Harbor claim expulsions of inmates were driven by political motives rather than discipline. Captain TRASK is cited as a strong Republican influence, with Democrats allegedly displaced in November and a February reversal after vote-selling suspicions. Publicity is expected to reveal the truth over time.
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Captain Trask
Richmond County
Snug Harbor
Interstate Problems Explain ICC Authority Limits
Judge CooLEY clarifies the Interstate Commerce Commission acts administratively not judicially, issuing rules for transport conduct while enforcement rests with courts. The piece notes ongoing suits, possible discrimination against New England shippers, and Canadian road issues, including Grand Trunk case implications for U S law over foreign carriers.
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Cooley
Washington
The
Post
Interstate Commerce Commission
Daily Advertiser
Public Service
New England
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Toledo Memorial
Hartford
Conn
United States
Commission
Canada
The South Fork Dam Controversy Emerges
Johnstown reports paint a grim view of the reservoir owners as an examining engineer faulted the dam for failing to meet basic hydraulic engineering standards. If true, owners bear heavy moral responsibility for the disaster and its untold consequences.
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Johnstown
Legal duty and liability in flood dam failure analysis
The passage discusses strict liability for dam owners when avoidable breaks cause damage, stressing that negligence proof isn't required for liability. It emphasizes that owners must use extraordinary care to prevent destruction, maintain strong, sound dams, and accept responsibility for resulting harm, even amid uncertain construction or acts of nature.
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South Fork
Need of armored ships in the Navy debate
The article discusses the Navy’s armor question, noting Secretary Wurmney’s push and that future ships may form a core force. It argues that lighter vessels won’t deter English, French, or Italian ships, highlighting armor gaps and the need for battleships with thicker protection.
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Navy Department
Wurmney
New York Herald
Texas
Maine
England
France
Italy
Ajax
Amiral Baudin
Amiral Duperré
Diplomatic praise for American minister in Paris
A despatch reveals Mr. Wuiretaw Rei’s presentation to President Carnot made an almost unexampled impression. Mr. Smalley’s report, quoted in the Chamber of Deputies, touted strong U.S. sympathy with France and a timely opportunity to strengthen Franco American ties, reflecting credit to Whitlaw Rep.
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Paris
Wuiretaw Rei
Smalley
New York Tribune
Carnot
Chamber of Deputies
France
Smalney
United States
Prince of Welles to Visit Paris Exposition
The Prince of Welles plans a private holiday trip to the Paris Exposition, with his visit seen as potentially easing relations after Lord Lytton’s withdrawal offended the French. The departure is noted as unofficial yet likely to carry some official overtones and widespread public interest.
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Prince of Welles
Paris
Lord Lytton
England
Carnot
France
President Harrison urged to decide on second term
Current comment advises President Harrison to resolve not to seek re election and to maintain that stance with Roman firmness. The vignette reflects Democratic opposition in the Sun newspaper commentary.
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Dana
Harrison
Sun
Dem
Loot of the railway mail service sparks reforms
The nation bears the fruits of the loot of the railway mail service as carriers like Paul Vandervoort of Omaha, dismissed by Postmaster-General Gresham for insubordination and long absence, face broader concerns over missent and delayed letters and newspapers.
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Paul Vandervoort
Omaha
Neb
Gresham
N. Y. Evening Post
Ind
Removal of Oberly Follows Spoilsman Pressure
The Philadelphia Times notes President Cleveland removed Mr. Oberly after initial support by loyal Indian friends and reform advocates, but a new administration yielded to spoilsmen. It laments the decision as a mistake and cites the Indian Rights Association’s disinterested philanthropy.
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Oberly
Cleveland
Friends of the
Friends
Indian Rights Association
Operly
Philadelphia Times
Mills bill and Cleveland tariffs debated in Post report
The Washington Post reports that the Mills bill is protective and that Cleveland is not a free trader. It argues that protection has been nurtured at every step and cites his first message to the Fiftieth Congress as proof of his tariff convictions.
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Mr. Cleveland
Cleveland
Washington Post
Mention of Mr Lodge as Governor Candidate Discussed
The Boston Record notes talk of nominating Mr Lodge for Governor. He resists, yet discussions continue amid speculation about his influence. A Lodge bid would mean a hard fight. the Springfield Republican argues the Old Guard should lead the Republican party again with Crapo as a representative of traditional methods.
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Lodge
Boston
Washington
Congress
Republican
Old Guard
Crapo
Springfield
Notable Figures Travel and Local Plans Across 19th Century Cities
Grover Cleveland visited Marion with Mrs Cleveland staying at a cottage near the lower village. Brunswick plans a birthday event with Harvard Professor Everett delivering the oration and Bowdoin’s Professor Chapman reading a poem. Helen M Knowlton to summer at Beachcroft cottage offering nature sketch instruction. Edward Hanlan returns to Toronto from San Francisco, plans to resume life there. King Kalakaua ill and unable to travel. FE W Farnham to lead Northern Pacific Express Company expanding Wisconsin Central lines after July 1. Mrs John A Logan’s proposed post graduate school for young women gains strong support and may open in New York or Chicago. Paris envoy to London Truth lauds Mrs Whitelaw Reid as poised and refined. Yale ex-president Theodore Dwight Woolsey reaches 87, still capable of walking with his daughter on campus.
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Grover Cleveland
Marion
Edward Hanlan
San Francisco
Zealandia
Toronto
King Kalakaua
FE. W. Farnham
American Express Company
Chicago
Northern Pacific Express Company
Wisconsin Central
Pacific
John A. Logan
New York
Europe
Paris
London
Truth
Whitelaw Reid
United States
California
Boston
New Haven Palladium
Theodore Dwight Woolsey
Yale College
Yale
Gilmore Jubilee Concerts Impress and Frustrate
The Saturday and weekend concerts feature strong child chorus work led by H E Holt with praise for Miss De Vere and soloists Stone Barton Campbell de Danckwardt Whitney. Gilmore conducts varied selections, the band grows noisier, and critics praise De Vere for future touring while noting uneven ensemble and occasional poor intonation. ARTHUR WELD signs off.
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Gilmore
H. E. Holt
Mme. Stone- Barton
Miss Campbell
Messrs. de Danckwardt
Whitney
Light Brigade
America
Miss de Vere
Signori Campanini
del Puente
Campanini
Bach
Haydn
Mozart
Strauss
Verdi
Gounod
Wagner
Siegfried Ochs
Signor Liberati
Delibes
Bresil
Abbey
Carmpanini
Mme. Stone-Barton
Mr. Whitney
Haindel
Lucia
Herr de Danckwardt
Signor Ferrari
Signor Campanini
Orrin de Vere
Mr. Gilmore
Arthur Weld
Andover Seminary Baccalaureate Sermon Delivered by Prof Moore
The baccalaureate sermon for the Andover Theological Seminary graduating class was preached by Professor George F. Moore in the Chapel Church. The hall was filled with seminary members Abbot and Phillips academy students and out of town friends. He argued Greek worship shifted from material idols to human concerns then praised monotheism and the Bible and urged graduates to apply their studies to practical ministry proclaiming the gospel of the cross and the power of God.
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Greece
Socrates
Israel
Christ
God
High license debate and odd cures in 19th century letters
A collage of pungent quips and anecdotes features Sam Small on high license as a lie, banter about a Battenberg baby made colonel, a man near Beaver Falls curing rheumatism by blowing on faces, and a Brooklyn reply burn kerosene. The piece also notes the New York cigarette law, Maine court quirks, witty exchanges on Wagner and Beethovan, and cow roaming provoking Fort Dodge citizens.
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Sam Small
Battenberg
McKee
Beaver Falls
Penn
Brooklyn
New York
Maine
Boston Post
Charlestown
Harrison
White House
Washington Post
Lewiston
Wagner
Minneapolis Tribune
Commonwealth Avenue
Miss Northsyde
Spice of Life
Georgia
Virginius
Macon
Virginia
Carrollton
Ind
Fort Dodge
All out The Railway Dinner
Unknown humorist presents a playful ad style piece with quips on food items like fish and pie and a fare of fifty cents. The tone mimics a rail journey carnival meal banner with quirky phrases such as sinkerliver bang and nutsrapple slung.
Postal delays in railway routes reveal transit times
A letter sent from New York to Boston shows a long transit period under current railway postal service management. The envelope bears New York marks at 6 p.m. on June 7 and arrival in Boston at 7 p.m. the same day, highlighting widespread delays.
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N. Y. Times
Boston
New York
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Chauncey Smith
Pedler
Connecticut
Herbert Spencer
George Eliot
Tillotson
Huxley
Mirabeau
Cincinnati
Samuel Romilly
Romilly
Scheldt
Benjamin Vaughan
M. de Mauvillon
Nantucket
Milk
Washington Street
South Fork Dam
Andover Seminary
George F. Moore
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