Honorary degree to Surgeon Billings at Oxford
Oxford University will confer an honorary degree upon Surgeon Billings of the United States Army. Mrs. Harrison and her grandchildren plan to leave Washington later this week for Cape May to stay with the Wanamakers until the President’s Deer Park trip. Mme Carlotta Patti de Munck is dangerously ill in Paris and may lose her voice if she recovers. George W. Childs’s dining room in Philadelphia showcases a vast porcelain collection including fifteen royal Vienna plates once owned by the ex Queen of Naples, valued for glaze and artistic reproductions.
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Oxford University
Surgeon Billings
United States Army
Harrison
Washington
Cape May
Wanamakers
Deer Park
Mme
Carlotta Patti de Munck
Adelina Patti
Paris
Mme. Carlotta Patti
George W. Childs
Philadelphia
Naples
Raphael
Rembrandt
van Dyke
Williams and Everett Gallery Adds Fine 1874 Works
The 1874 dated Illness by a Campagna scene and Inness Columbus lead a diverse showing. Constant, Moses Wright, Heilbuth, Waterman, Lagye, Lestel, and Selinger display rich tones, interiors, roses, and portraits. J A Brown contributes a large seated figure with noted defects.
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Williams & Everett
Benjamin Constant
Mr. Inness
Columbus
Messrs
Constant
Moses Wright
Hotel Cluny
Paris
Wright
Aubert
Financial Department and Ship News Page Placements
The schedule notes that Financial Department appears on page six, Commercial on pages six and seven, and Ship News on page three, guiding readers to the respective sections and content locations.
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Financial Department
Walker in the fight for second place in Republican ticket
Boston Post reports Colonel Myron P Walker favoring a stance against the temperance Republican movement. Proponents claim prohibition is good politics while Walker calls constitutional prohibition a dead issue. They urge enforcing current laws, opposing a Lieutenant Governor candidate content with the status quo.
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Myron P. Walker
Walken
Gladstone’s tour sways Devon and Cornwall voters
The article notes Mr. Gladstone stirring interest across Devon and Cornwall during his political circuit. Crowds gather and many Conservatives listen, with Liberal hopes rising for a possible 1887 MPs election overturn. Cornwall’s history of Liberal returns suggests his eloquence could sway recusant voters, exemplifying his renowned personal magnetism.
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Gladstone
Devon
Cornwall
England
Andrew Johnson
Huntsville Postmistress Removed After Complaints
A Huntsville Alabama post office chief Mrs Clay, appointed in 1887 and confirmed in 1888, faced removal after patrons and an inspector complained. The President substituted a worker, prompting conservative praise from the Huntsville Independent for her faithful service and the political pressures behind her ouster.
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Clay
Huntsville
Ala
President Harrison’s proxy reply on a Cannelton office clash
J. B. Clarkson presents a curiously framed explanation for President Harrison’s conduct regarding the Cannelton fourth class office. Mrs. De La Hunt’s letter in the Post is cited, and Clarkson notes a memorandum claimed for Mrs. De La Hunt while an appointment was pushed through on Congressman Poosey’s recommendation.
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Harrison
de la Hunt
Cannelton
Ind
J. 8
Clarkson
Indignation Over Party Change In Harrison Era
The passage mocks the science of recommendations while highlighting Senator Harrison’s caustic reaction to Mrs. Delahunt being replaced by a Democrat. It notes Mrs. Delahunt’s claim that President Harrison was well informed, citing papers, documents, and a personal letter to him. The fragment questions whether anyone involved knew the office’s grade.
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Harrison
Connecticut bill on grade crossing abolition reported
A modified bill for abolishing grade crossings in Connecticut passed the lower House with minor changes. It shifts most costs to railroads while towns pay a quarter of expenses on initial requests, and only new highways after construction split costs evenly. Critics say the penalties may hinder progress despite a proposed 50 percent rail division.
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Connecticut
Railroad Commission
A Lesson in Free Trade and Northwest Sentiment
Senate inquiry findings reveal a shift toward unrestricted reciprocity with Canada. Minnesota and Manitoba merchants report tariff barriers hinder cross border trade, with millers and dairymen arguing for broader access. The Minnesota testimony suggests a growing move from moderate reform to absolute free trade in the region.
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Hoar
Senate Committee
Canada
Northwest
Hoak, Puau, Hale
Axuusson and Co.Lou
Senate
Axisson
Puncu
Alabama
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Manitoba
Minnesota
PuGu
United States
Ada
Shome Mar
Massachusetts
State Moves To Restore Order At Johnstown Disaster Site
The Pennsylvania Adjutant General brings troops to Johnstown as the state takes charge of rescue and debris removal. Four contractors under General Hastings will direct about three thousand workers to accelerate cleanup, with a pledge to avoid red tape and ensure proper use of funds.
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Johnstown
Pennsylvania
Hasrines
Hastings
Trade and tariff debate across Minnesota and Canada
The text argues that educationally influenced policy shapes Senate thinking, urging a middle ground on trade. It contends that tariff relief to Canada benefits Minnesota merchants and should extend to global trade, resisting links to annexation and insisting reciprocal trade benefits hold with or without political union, notably with England.
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Senate
Northwest
Minnesota
Canada
England
Hoar
Family Kitchens Clash Sparks West Virginia Suit
In Huntington 1886 a two family arrangement in a three story building leads to renewed tensions over a kitchen. Mrs Ford and Mrs Levy clash. a court bill follows in Cabell county as the dispute escalates from living spaces to a civil action.
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Supreme Court of Appeals of
West Virginia
Thomas MepFord
Third Avenue
Huntington
Joseru Levy
Levy
Meproro
Meprorp
Mepford
Wife
Cabell County
Wanted didactic religious novel for first class magazine
The London Athenaeum ad seeks a didactic novel with a religious tendency for a leading magazine. It requires solid writing and notes that a previously published work not too famous is acceptable. It also playfully endorses the new erotic school before urging quality writing and moral intent.
Political meddling and wage cuts cloud Missouri patronage
Through J S Clarkson the Post Office Department warned James Love a defeated Republican and patronage agent that he erred in demanding expenses from applicants. Love was briefly deposed, then restored to control of district patronage. On the same day 2000 Homestead steel workers faced wage cuts while Charles Hitchcock was named Treasury special agent, prompting a question on links between these outcomes.
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J.S. Clarkson
Post Office Department
James Love
Congress
Missouri
Love
Clarkson
Congressional Committee
Andrew Carnegie
Charles Hitchman
Knights of Labor
Treasury
CURRENT COMMENT MR GLADSTONE LOSS
Mr Gladstone will not visit the United States this summer and cannot yet foresee what he would miss. His absence leaves a question about how President Harrison is advancing the civil service reform program and its impact on the great work already underway.
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Gladstone
United States
Harrison
Louisville Courier-Journal
Plain talk on Higgins and Delaware Bourbons in politics
The piece argues that Higgins must surpass the Fisher and Harrington crowd to avoid reviving a scandal ridden era. It notes many Republicans in the area would rather see Higginism defeated to curb entrenched figures and the worst period of American politics.
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Higgins
Fishers
Harringtons
Higsinisma
Philadelphia Telegraph
Removal of an Incumbent for Political Reasons
The piece notes satisfaction that General Thomas J. Morgan is well regarded as the new commissioner of Indian affairs and condemns removing incumbent Oberly to favor a Republican appointee, citing a leading Republican newspaper calling Oberly's record excellent.
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Indian Affairs
Thomas J. Morgan
Oberly
Evening Post
Ind
Senator Blair Ridiculed as Humbug in Times Ad
A New York Times editorial denounces Senator Blair as a humbug of obvious nature, an ignorant legislator who touts education yet cannot write properly, a pretended statesman with little grasp of government or recent history, sustained by credulity in New Hampshire. The piece argues humbugs are the most nonexclusive contrivance of this age, citing his long tenure.
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Senator Blair
New Hampshire
N. Y
Portrait Mystery Revealed in Boston Medical Circle
A long-disputed portrait at the Boston Society for Medical Improvement, once thought to depict Ambroise Paré, is identified as Francois Herard after decades of inquiry. Dr. Henry J. Bigelow led the research, with Bowditch and others contributing, and the frame now bears Herard’s name. The piece notes the era’s portraiture clues, robe styles, and jawline, ending with reflections on truth and a related note on tennis and public docking debates.
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Boston Medical and Surgical Journal
Boston Society For Medical Improvement
Henry J. Bigelow
Leonard
William Appleton
Medical Improvement Society
Ambroise Paré
George A. Bethune
Henry I. Bowditch
Bigelow
Bowditch
Paré
Henry W. Williams
le Paulmier
Paris
Francois Herard
Sieze
Louis Cossin
Barber Surgeons
Herard
College of St. Come
Boston Society
Diana
Adonis
Harvard Yale Freshman Rules Proposed For 1892 Series
Harvard 92 proposes written rules to govern all Harvard Yale freshman football and baseball contests. It covers eligibility, captain notices, protest procedures, pennant awards, venue alternation, and three year binding terms with possible future amendments by consent of both universities.
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Harvard
Yale
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale University
Lawrence Scientific School
Harvard University
Fresman Association
Cambridge
New Haven
The Bohemian Girl at Boston Theatre by American Opera
Last evening the American Opera Company offered The Bohemian Girl at the Boston Theatre with Il Trovatore to repeat tonight. The company performs Verdi well with smooth, spirited singing and acting. Cast includes Louise Natali, Fanny Gonzales, Lizzie Macnichol, Charles Bassett, Alonzo Stoddard, and N Knight. Natali and Macnichol praised for their voices. Stoddard and Bassett give satisfactory work. chorus and orchestra well trained.
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Boston
American Opera Company
Il Trovatore
I Trovatore
Leonardes
Lizzie Macnichol
Manrico
Charles Bassett Count di Lund
Alonzo Stoddard Ferrando
Massachusetts SPCA Letter on Docking Opposition
A Boston letter from Gra. T. Angell of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals proclaims a first world law against docking, cites three convictions, offers a $100 prize for evidence, notes 82 prominent ladies’ protest cards, and claims 600 police as members, urging the editor to aid in leading civilization against cruelty.
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Massachusetts
Society For Prevention of Cruelty To
Mr Gilbert Showing Improvement At Home
Information from the residence of Dr Jernegan last night indicates Mr Gilbert had greatly improved during the previous twenty four hours. This improvement may not be permanent, and should not be taken as a guarantee of lasting recovery.
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Jernegan
Gilbert
Oddball Commentary Sparks Genteel Newspaper Drollery
A mosaic of quips from periodicals and humor pages lampoons politics race language and society. Jests about women betting at the Derby witty exchanges from Puck and the Concord Monitor and a nod to English Derby betting pepper the chatter.
SONS OF THE GRANITE STATE DINNER PLANS SUMMER TRIP
New Hampshire Club held its last monthly dinner at the Revere House with Pres Bunton presiding. Ex president Chandler and Uncle Dalton attended among others. The group elected new members and debated a July Newport trip with Colonel Danforth proposing a two to three day excursion and the executive committee tasked with finalizing plans for July 9.
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New Hampshire Club
Revere House
Andrew Bunton
George B. Chandler
Manchester
John Dalton
Boston
Clark
Elbert Wheeler
C. ©. Danforth
Carter
J.woodbury Howard
E. J. Copp
S. G. Dearborn
Alof Nashua
George McQueston
Charles Parkhurst
Bunton
Club
George Bb. Chandler
New Hampshire
C. C. Danforth
Newport
Grover
Nashua
Councillor Clark
E. Wheeler
David Gilman
Messrs. Holman
Merrow
Sanborn
Danforth
Phillips
Providence
Tariff Reform League Seeks Industrial Statistics
Massachusetts Tariff Reform League issues circular requesting reports on strikes wage cuts and business abandonments in protected industries. It asks recipients to forward instances from newspapers or other sources for verification and future use, signed by N Matthews Jr chairman.
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Massachusetts Tariff Reform League
N. Matthews, JR
Committee On Statistics
Court Street
Boston
Mass
Governor yokes Higginson and Walker named officials
At a meeting of the Governor and council yesterday Colonel Thomas Wentworth Higginson of Cambridge was nominated and confirmed as a State military and naval historian Melvin H Walker of Westboro was confirmed as trustee of the State primary and reform school and David Ryder of Provincetown as agent of Province lands Henry Milton of Waltham was appointed special justice of the Second District Court of Eastern Middlesex.
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Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Cambridge
Melvin H. Walker
Westboro
David Ryder
Provincetown
Henry$. Milton
Waltham
Middlesex
Massachusetts Society Officers Elected at Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture held yesterday forenoon in the Adams building rooms the following officers were elected President Thomas Motley first vice president Leverett Saltonstall second vice president Henry Saltonstall recording secretary E F Bowditch corresponding secretary Charles S Sargent treasurer Jacob C Rogers librarian Francis H Appleton trustees H S Russell S Endicott Peabody F J Aree Augustus Hemenway and Joba we were named to fill roles.
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