Justice Department failures roil public trust in trust prosecutions
The piece denounces the collapse of whiskey trust indictments and Maverick Bank wreckers cases as Shimmy steps by the Department of Justice. It blames overworked District Attorney Allen and questions the department’s sincerity and vigor in pursuing high profile prosecutions. It notes political links and urges party unity for the Massachusetts delegation at Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiskey Trust
Porrer
Department of Justice
Allen
Where His Votes Came From Harrison Nominated by Officeholders
A historical analysis notes that 535 votes nominated Harrison for the Republican presidential candidacy. It argues 136 votes came from federal office holders, and that 84 votes derived from officeholding delegates, showing strong influence of government employment in the convention. The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic states' support and implies a party strength rooted in officeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HaArrison
Harrison
Blaine
McKinley
Fiarrison
Massachusetts Democrats Rally for Unified Convention Voice
A call to unite opposition to Harris nomination as officeholders' candidate. The message urges Massachusetts Democrats to present a single voice at the national convention and to meet and align their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Son
Democrats of Massachusetts Urge Unity at Chicago
The Massachusetts Democrats urge their delegates to Chicago to act as a united, unmmediately pledged bloc. They state the party’s unity has redeemed the state and will deliver a Cleveland victory in November, insisting delegates vote and act in concert for New England and the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Iits de
Time for Reflection on Boston Loan Order
An editorial urges two weeks of further reflection by Boston Aldermen on the big loan order and Mayor’s message. It argues public opinion favors the Mayor and proposes adding a major appropriation for reconstructing public institutions to aid the suffering poor, urging a united Eastern Democratic stance at Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Governor Brackett Called to Explain Silver Plank
The article argues ex Governor Brackett should explain his role in shaping the silver plank at the national convention. It questions whether he wrote it or was influenced by Teller and Jones, and urges him to account for the Massachusetts delegation’s stance on gold silver parity and past silver purchase demands. Massachusetts delegates to Chicago are praised for character and weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brackett
Minneapolis
Massachusetts
Teller
Jones
Boston Journal
Massachusetts Delegation Urged to Unite for Chicago
The Massachusetts delegation is urged to act in unison to maximize influence in the national Democratic council. Despite poor weather and delayed horticultural events, the bloc's unity could deliver stronger moral weight at Chicago, where the solid vote of the state will matter more than its size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Democratic Council
Massachusetts
Chicago
Political Factions Rally for Cleveland and Harrison
A reporter canvasses views from the 1880 convention era as factions weigh Harrison Blaine and Cleveland Mills. Prominent voices Depew New Carnegie Mills insist unity. Tariff reform, protection, and labor issues frame the debate amid a wary party landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Jim Blaine
Harrison
Blaine
New
Depew
Carnegie
The New Way of Sounding
A historical look at ship soundings from the deep sea lead to modern continuous methods. Colored glass tubes in the lead indicate salt water contact, letting navigators determine depth while steaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Times
Old English Players in Hungary Revealed in Vienna Visit
A Vienna Musical exhibition presents prints tracing Hungarian theatre history from ancient times. It notes 200 year old accounts mentioning an English troupe led by Bers performing during Francis Rakoczy's residence in Transylvania. The troupe traveled from England in carts and carriages with their baggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily News
Hungary
Bers
Francis Rakoczy
Transylvania
England
The Destruction of a Plumed Knight Poem
A poem chronicles Blaine and allies as Harrison falls from grace and party chiefs like Platt and Quay bend to the machine. It contrasts public praise with machine politics and notes morning editions reporting the knight’s distress.
Witty snippets from late 19th century columns
A collage of quips and brief jokes about manners time pieces babies and travelers recounting humorous lines from various newspapers. The items poke fun at washday criticism stutters ballons and misers with a light provincial tone and playful wordplay.
A Neat Costume Detail from Paris Fashion
A Paris Herald item describes a refined peau de soie dress with pink and black stripes. It features a corset on one side in jet embroidery, a crepe de chine sash over the right hip, and a velvet toque with ibis satin bow as accessories.
What Will Those Counties Do Now Interview Excerpt
Warner Miller discusses selecting Blaine as the strongest candidate, citing his judgment and expected strength in upstate New York counties. The interview reflects political strategy and county-specific considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Miller
Blaine
New York
Carney Subscriptions Booming as Five Dime Lists Grow
Local drive reports strong participation with five cent and ten cent lists turning in yesterday. Residents rally to fund a growing community effort as many back the subscription push and express optimism for outcomes.
Carney Hospital Fund Receives Fresh Donations
The Post reports Carney Hospital Fund rises with new gifts totaling 370.05 dollars as supporters pledge more by dime subscriptions. Letters from Robert Treat Paine and Rabbi Lasker praise Carney’s inclusive care and urge continued support to aid patients regardless of creed or nationality. P Kerry & Co. adds a 25 dollar donation from 888-390 Broadway South Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carney Hospital
Robert Treat Paine
Post
City Hospital
A. Shuman
Raphbael Lasker
The
P Est
Sir
P. Kerry & Co
Broadway
South
Boston
Carney Hospital Fund Donation Letter Published
A letter to the editor from William P. Fower of 28 State Street Boston dated June 13 endorses Carney Hospital and includes a $25 check as a contribution. The signer praises the hospital as a last resort for the sick poor denied admission elsewhere and testifies to its broad usefulness beyond sectarian boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir—Inc. Sec
Carney Hospital
William Pp. Fower
State Street
Boston
Donation to Carney Hospital Fund Letter
A closed check for $10 is enclosed for the Carney Hospital Fund. Louis Berenson of 95 Salem Street signs the note as the sender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carney Hospital Fund
Louis Berenson
Salem Street
Carney Hospital Post Fund receives $10 gift
A unnamed donor in South Boston on June 13, 1892 sends ten dollars to the Carney Hospital Post Fund. The letter notes this is the third contribution collected by the hospital's "little friend" and is signed by A Litre FrieND OF THE HOSPITAL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carney Hospital
South Boston
Subscription Lists And Dime Subscriptions
The text explains how subscriptions are recorded and classified for a fund. It lists individuals contributing amounts from 10 cents to $5 with a total of $5.70, noting that all under $1 are grouped as dime subscriptions and that contributors may be the list circulators or others. Names include Joseph L. David Florence Foster Michael McCarthy C H Rose J C Barrett W Inglin, and a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. David
Florence Foster
Michael McCarthy
C. H. Rose
J.C. Barrett
W. Inglin
List of Contributions and Totals From Local Fund
The second list shows numerous individuals contributing small amounts, including James McNeil 10 cents and Patrick Treanor 50 cents, totaling 860 dollars. The third list records Mary D Hanley 50 cents and Annie Carroll 20 cents among others, totaling 210 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McNeil
Richard H. Leary
J. Lane
J. M. Flynn
Edward Doherty
E. Howley
J.F. Sherborn
Patrick Treanor
B. Riley
Swallow
John Nihen
Dennis Maloney
Dan Sullivan
Mary D. Hanley
Susie L. Dalton
Mary E. Buckley
Mrs. Moghanan
Miss Donald
Miss Landers
Julia Harrington
Mrs. Frehell
Isabella Maughan
Knowles
Cartland
Annie Carroll
List No 4 Name and 25 Cent Pledges Totals
The fourth list items numerous individuals with contributions ranging from 10 to 25 cents each. Names include E. W. McNabb Mary Monahan Peter Sullivan Nep A Seymour Pat Hickey Alexander Morrison and many others, totaling $595.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. McNabb
Mary Monahan
Peter Sullivan
Nep A. Seymour
Pat Hickey
Alexander Morrison
Martin Gleason
Robert Shauno
William McGrath
Frank Carney
John Roddan
Frank Prado
Tom F. Rilley
Godfrey Snow
Hillary W
Edward Haule
Mr. Brown
Long list of ten cent receipts from Stephen O'Hare hand patrol
A lengthy roll includes names such as James Burns H F Cameron Barney Dechan and others each paying 10 cents. The total listed is 440 dollars. The document appears to be a registry or collection of payments associated with the Hand Patrol Department led by Stephen O'Hare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen O’hare
Hand Patrol
James J. Burns
H. F. Cameron
Barney Dechan
F. Mitchell
John Dunn
P. O’hara
James Mullen
John
O'Hara
John F. Maguire
Daniel Farren
Mrs. Fitzgerald
Edward Browning
John McLaughlin
John Smith
Dennis Bonney
James Bonney
James O’donnell
George T. Horan
W. H. Blackhurst
Edward A. Murray
Adams
Edward P. Clark
William A. Doherty
Charles White
John Clark
John J. Lynch
M. A. Cannon
William O’brien
Margaret Leadfoot
Daniel Burke
Denis McCarthy
D. J. Farren
W. Brogan
Hugh J. Gormley
Thomas Coyne
Daniel A. Larkin
Albert D. Rogers
J. Burns
J. McGinty
P. O. Monahan
J.J. Devlin
Pat McCarthy
J. Harlin
Status of the Fund Funds from Various Employers
A. Shuman & Co. employees contribute 3860 dollars to a fund labeled A Little Friend. Ceppli & Co. employees add 600, J. A. Lowells & Co. employees 800, a Poor Friend, Stephen O’Hare lists totaling 260 and a second list. Four other lists add 12 35 and 1000 3 40 10. Overall total reads 19,140 of 20,000 expected. hurried appeal to contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Shuman & CO
Boston Post Carney Hospital Fund Subscriptions List
The document lists numerous subscribers and amounts for a hospital fund drive. It shows totals and plans including 50 subscriptions at 100 dollars and other tiers, culminating in a grand total of 3 702 05. The plan aims to raise funds through multiple subscription levels with broad organizational and individual support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Carney Hospital Fund
Post Convention Loyalty Statement Attributed To Clarkson
J. S. Clarkson singles out General Harrison as a loyal party man yet lacking camaraderie that would spur personal enthusiasm and sacrifice within his interests. New Home Sewing Machine, 160 Tremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Clarkson
Harrison
Tremont
Fortune Hidden Field Con cealed 500000
Financial News reports Frederick Palmer claims to have located 500000 of the 2000000 Field securities hidden after the Field Lindley Wiechers Co. collapse. Palmer faces scrutiny as others doubt his claim while a legal path to recovering assets unfolds through Chicago and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Post
Financial
Wall Street
Frederick Palmer
Field
Field, Lindley, Wiechers & Co
Palmer
Poets and Musicians Tie The Knot In Quiet Boston
Personal I V Van Duzee known in Boston literary and legal circles has a new verse collection titled By the Atlantic issued by Lee Shepard. Leon Keach son of a Museum member and a noted musician married Wednesday to Suzette Smith and the couple will live at No 1 Rockville Park Roxbury with a September homecoming for friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. V. van Duzee
The
Post
Boston
Atlantic
Lee & Shepard
Leon Keach
Suzette Smith
Suzette Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Keach
Rockville Park
Roxbury
Notable Figures Spend Summer in New England and Beyond
Justice Lamar plans a White Mountains summer trip while Florida's John G Sinclair visits Portsmouth. New Hampshire Governor Goodell fears possible repeal of prohibition by the upcoming Legislature. Senator Dawes arrives from Washington to Pittsfield with Mrs. Dawes and Miss Anna L Dawes. they will stay through the summer. Professor L L Burrington of Dean Academy travels West and will be absent until September 1. Howard Burrington to run the academy in Burrington's absence. J W Blaine, cousin to James G Blaine, resembles the ex secretary of state and is noted as a Democrat with Canadian copper mining interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Lamar
White Mountains
John G. Sinclair
Florida
Portsmouth
N. H
Goodell
New Hampshire
Senator Dawes
Washington
Pittsfield
Dawes
Anna L. Dawes
L. L. Burrington
Dean Academy
Franklin
Burrington
The
West
Academy
Howard Burrington
Blaine
J. W. Blaine
Canada
Notable Americans and Noted Figures Across America and Europe
The item notes Benjamin Harrison and Whitelaw Reid as Ohio natives and Miami College contemporaries. It reports Louis Kossuth in good health in Turin with no hope of return. It mentions the last male Pulaski heir in Savannah peddling wares. Charles J. Baker gifts a Latin Bible manuscript to the American Bible Society, likely 14th century. Wanamaker homes listed include Washington, Philadelphia, Cape May Point, and Lindenhurst estate near Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harrison
Whitelaw Reid
Ohio
Miami College
Louis Kossuth
Turin
Pulaski
Savannah
Charles J. Baker
Baltimore
American Bible Society
Wanamakers
Washington
Philadelphia
Cape May Point
Lilemyn
Lindenhurst
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Representative Democratic Paper OF
New England
Post Publishing Co., Publishers
Washington Street
Post Publishing Company
Fasumeron
Corcoram
Fifteenth Street
Man Yous Orvica
Nassau Street
AND
Ipostow
Governor Brackett
Agricultural Department
Horticultural Society
Cape
Cleveland
Man
Grandpa
Benjie
Sam McCall
Buffalo
Grover
Dave Hill
Mills
the Tribune
Reid
Greeley
Ag Franklin
Morton
Parkly
Mrs. Blithely
Henry
Mr. Blithely
Vonnet
Tom Bagley
Tom
Ben
Hat
Matt Quay
Tom Platt
Binghamton Leader
Atchison Globe
Somerville Journal
Iowa
Inter- Ocean
Kansas City
Binghamton
Paris
Paris Herald
Mmeée
Friends of the Hospital
Carney
Friends of Carney
A. T
Doherty
D. Sullivan
John Niven
J. Smith
Edward A Murray
Joseph L. Dowd
Denis Higgins
Robert C. Winthrop
Bernard M. Wole
Thomas J. Gargan
H. G. Curtis
Hanley & Casey
P. Kelly & CO
William P. Fowler
Archbishop Williams
John J. Brady
W. P. McQuaid
John R
John E. Russell
Patrick Meehan
P. H. Callana
P. F. Carey
Eeerreee
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Hubites
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