John Hancock and His Times at the Bostonian Society
A Bostonian Society talk in the Old State House Chamber on John Hancock and his era is praised for its fitting theme and the speaker William Clarence Burrage. The article highlights Hancock’s public image, costume, and political impact, citing Adams and Eliot to affirm his merits and leadership during the colonial era. It notes Hancock’s roles as president of the Provincial Congress, Continental Congress, and Massachusetts governor, and his steadfast stance against British actions. Personal notices follow, listing several travels and society members’ plans to visit Europe, along with anecdotes from a club discussion at Mt. Auburn.
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John Hancock
Bostonian Society
Council
Old State House
William Clarence Burrage
Hancock
King Hancock
John Adams
Washington
Cnic
Sage
Quincy
Lincoln
Knox
Boston
Massachusetts House of Representatives
James Otis
Thomas Cushing
Samuel Adams
Eliot
Congress
Concord
Lexington
Gage
Adams
Continental Congress
Massachusetts Militia
Massachusetts Constitutional Convention
Henry George
Melbourne
England
George A. Bruce
Nellie Brune
Somerville
Europe
Francis Ferdinand
Vienna
Paris
London
Louis Napoleon
Farnboro
Eugenie
Italy
Russia
Emperor of Austria
L. P. Hollander
Rita
T. Clarence Hollander
Louis Benton
B. F. Pitman
G. W. Simpson
John M. Woods
New York
Edmund Yates
William
Berlin
Charles Waldstein
America
Delphi
Waldstein
Mt. Auburn
Theodosia
Mother
John
Jennie
Cynic
Senate
House
Treasury
Sherman
Plumb
Republican Caucus
Weather theory and congressional actions in a New York newspaper
Hester Dost Sergeant Dunn explains why milder winters occur, linking storm paths to moisture from irrigated Colorado and Wyoming. The piece urges quick action on Torrey bankruptcy, notes Senate silver bill timing, and reports on Funk & Wagnalls protesting Britannica piracy while Scr ibner holds American rights. Hamilton Fish expected in Albany amid NY Republican maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergeant Dunn
Signal Service
Colorado
Wyoming
Putnam County Rep Fisu Faces Revolt Against Boss Pearr
A New York Herald correspondent canvassed Putnam County voters and found strong anti-boss sentiment. Fisher supporters say his district loyalty and beneficial local actions outweigh party dictation, with farmers and merchants predicting a larger Albany majority and a rebuke to Boss Pearr.
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New York Herald
Putnam County
Fis
Fish
Albany
State Committee
Putnam “County
Carmel
Herald
Ham’ Fish
Pyatz
Fisu
Pearr
Federal election law folly and railroad deals
The piece argues Republicans may show a pretence of passing a federal election bill without real intent, cites Reed and Lopez Loper statements, and notes Southern and Northern opposition to federal interference. It also discusses the Atchison railroad purchase strengthening lines and reducing rivals, with mixed public reaction.
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Reed
House
Senate
Henry Casor Lovge
Congress
Reep
Lop@e
South
Lopez
Massachusetts
Loper
Railroad Consolidation Sees Public Progress In Management
Discussion notes some criticism of recent railroad consolidation details but none toward the general principle. The commentary argues that public understanding has advanced in recent years toward broader ideas of railroad management, contrasting old unrestricted practices with newer concepts.
The Chickeraboo Idea in English Foreign Policy
The piece notes waning jingoism in England over Africa and Portugal and shifts in public opinion led by Radicalism. It recalls the Chickeraboo policy, Gilbert’s ballad, and the idea that Britain must shield East African monarchs to gain commercial and religious access, amid hesitance in government.
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Stanley
Portugal
Lord Salisbury
Germany
Saturday Review
Gilbert
Great Britain
Africa
England
East Africa
Bailey Pipe
Chickeraboo
Arbitration at Haverhill seeks settlement in shoemaker strike
June 10 conference between State Board of Arbitration R P Barry A Davos Internationals agent Rogers and Whitcomb of J H Winchell Co over price cuts for cutters. Union demands full pay. board counsels against strike and urges union council review. Rogers to meet Winchell and potential committee convened for talks toward settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rogers
State Board
Mr. Whitcomb
Rogers
International Council
Winchell
Internationa Union
Old Colony stockholders discuss Dedham to Walpole rail line
A special meeting of Old Colony stockholders at the United States Hotel approved building a ten mile dedham to walpole through line for about 500000. Edward T. Parker was elected clerk, and directors authorized funding from the treasury. Total votes 16387 in favor. Central Vermont moves offices to 269 Washington St. for remodel due Jan 1 1891. Union Pacific raises freight pay. other rail news follows.
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Old Colony Railroad
United States Hotel
Choate
Edward T. Parker
John §. Brayton
Dedham
Walpole
North Attleboro
Boston
Phinney
Central Vermont Railroad Company
Washington Street
Canada Atlantic Railroad
Soo Line
Drydensburg Transit Company
National Despatch
Central Vermont
Political Commentary on House and Senate Deliberations
Editorial excerpts critique Republicans for pushing wholesome legislation while noting Senate delays and Speaker Reed's influence. A cartoonish piece mocks Stanford's free coinage of real estate and suggests a path to happiness via legislative wealth, urging rapid action and fiscal measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford
Class Day at Vassar Highlights and Alumni Events
Vassar College held Class Day with Miss Laura Matthews Hale as marshal and leaders including Miss Helene Borgman as orator, Miss Katherine Smith historian, Miss Carrie Fox Patterson prophet, and Miss Grace Roseburgh Kelly tree orator. After chapel rites, the class tree was planted and the class spade presented for the class of ’91. An alumni promenade reception followed in the new gymnasium, with future Commencement and the twenty-fifth anniversary to be celebrated in coming days.
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Vassar
Kerpsix
N. Y
Vassar College
College Chapel
Little Hall
Laura Matthews Hale
Chicago
Helene Borgman
Penn Yan
Katherine Smith
Lansing
Mich
Carrie Fox Patterson
Grace Roseburgh Kelly
Alleghany
Phillips and Rangeley railroad project begins work
Brown Bros. & Co. of New York started construction this afternoon on the Phillips and Rangeley narrow gauge railroad linking Phillips to Rangeley in FarmingTon Missouri. The line promises to bring the famed sporting region closer to sportsmen and travelers alike.
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FarmingTon
Brown Bros. & Co
New York
Phillips To
Rangeley
Phillips
The Wrecked Reservoir in Providence
A June 10 special report notes that about half of the lower slanting walls of the Fruit Hill reservoir are undermined by earth and cavities up to two feet deep. Stone blocks are wedged, but a single displaced stone risks an extensive cave-in. City Engineer proposes removing the entire lower structure, filling fissures, and covering with earth at an estimated cost of around 50,000.
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Providence
Fruit Hill
Chicago's Ambition Consolidation Resolution at County Board
Chicago's June 10 session of the County Board introduced a resolution favoring the consolidation of village township city and county bodies in Cook county into one central government as the municipality of Chicago. The measure was referred to a committee and could spark agitation leading to state legislature action.
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Chicago
Cook County
Municipality of
Belgian Glassblowers Sail Again on Wisconsin
The Belgian glass blowers removed from the Umbria began their voyage back to the other side today aboard the Wisconsin. Their wives and children stay behind and intend to join them later in Baltimore.
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New York
Umbria
Wisconsin
Baltimore
New Bank Opens in New York With 300000 Capital
New York June 10 The Washington National Bank opened at No 1 Broadway for business with E G Sherman as president. The bank carries a capital stock of 300000, largely oversubscribed.
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NEW Bank
New York
The
Washington National Bank
No. 1
Broadway
E. G. Sherman
Brooklyn bridge and modern man in one punny piece
A collage of witticisms and sketches about contemporary life and notable figures. It notes the Brooklyn Bridge’s dependence on suspenders as a playful metaphor, references diverse people from Miss Blanker to Miss Eliza Ritchie, and mentions civic and cultural curiosities in Atlanta and New York.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Miss Blanker
Latadacio Hearn
Miss Flickins
Washington Post
William
Prince of
Naples
Eliza Ritchie
Halifax
Cornell University
Mary
Case
Wellesley College
Shag
Smiley
New York
Marblehead
Edmund Yates
New York Tribune
Waterloo
van Merlen
Haarlem
Rhode Island Clergy Warn World Grows Fast At Meeting
At the Rhode Island Congregational Conference Rev G W Puddefoot warned that the world advances so rapidly churches must awaken or be left behind. A compendium of late 19th century incidents includes Cape Cod Ship Canal layoffs robberies on a Texas & Pacific express train drownings in Biddeford Pawtucket and Hartford events among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Congregational Conference
G. W. Puddefoot
American Home Missionary Society
Cape Cod Ship Canal
Louisiana Lottery Company
Senate
Biddeford
Texas & Pacific
Henry Smiler
New York
Mills
Eighth Regiment
F. A. Osgood
Duchesney
Battery C
Charles L. Dodge
Beverly
W. A. Pew
Salem
Gloucester Company
Episcopal Church
Connecticut
Hartford
Walliams
James Cox
Pawtucket
Wabash Road
Belle Mitchell
Oswego
N. Y
E. V. Mitchell
Miss Mitchell
Tin Plate Interest in Rhode Island Protest
Sixty one dealers, manufacturers, and users of tin plate in Rhode Island representing numerous firms petition United States Senator Aldrich. They protest an increase in the duty on tin plate and urge a reduction.
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Rhode Island
Providence
United States
Aldrich
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Milk
Ship News
Hester
Commercial Associations
House Committee On Rules
Judiciary Committee
Messrs
Funk & Wagnalls
New York Evening Post
Messrs. Buack
Messrs. Black
Funk & Wagnall8
Messrs. Back
Encyclopadia Britannica
Scribner
Scrienee
Hamilton Fisu
Republican State Committee of New York
Pyatt
Atchison Company
Atchison Road
St. Louis
Texas
Atlantic & Pacific
San Francisco
Atchison
London Spectator
Henry L. Hicornson
Harvard
Lever Hall
Hirkmnson
Mr. Hickinson
Rome
Fastnet Rock
United States Senate
New England
Newport
Autrrep Hurron
Guards
Fourth and
Madison Avenues
Vaux
Philadelphia
Caro
Republic
Upper Congo
Haverhill
International Union
Old Colony
Union Pacific
Omaha
Neb
Holcomb
Cheyenne
Chicago & Grand Trunk
Central Traffic Association
Blanchard
J. F. Goddard
Chicago, Santa Fe & California Railroad
Western Passenger Association
Hartford Evening Post
Philadelphia Press
F. N. Crouch
Kathleen Mavourneen
Richmond
Fall River
Lillian Russell
Manitoba
Susan B. Anthony
Wimodaughs
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