Republican papers shift on immigration stance nationwide
The Hoston Post notes a nationwide move among Republican organs toward leniency on immigration. It cites shifts in Omaha Bee New York Tribune Philadelphia Press and Ohio papers from favoring restricted immigration to saying there is no call for further laws. The piece urges Boston Journal to prepare to follow the trend.
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Omaha Bee
New York Tribune
Philadelphia Press
Ohio
The
Boston Journal
Quay Retires From National Republican Chairmanship
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Senator Quay will not serve as chairman of the National Republican Committee in the next campaign though he will take an active interest in the contest. He hints no post but hints at Pennsylvania patronage in exchange for support from Harrison delegates next year. Wolcott’s stance and potential shift in loyalties are noted as the controversy continues.
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Senator Quay
Philadelphia Inquirer
National Republican
RoGer Woxcott
Quay
Harrison
Pennsylvania
Opinion on English baccarat scandal and Prince of Wales
The English press and London dispatches signal the baccarat scandal will not fade soon. A possible divorce suit involving the Prince of Wales is hinted, raising moral and political tensions as Tranby Croft debates loom in Parliament. Cumming's defense and secret pledges fuel public censure of the heir.
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London
William Gordon Cumming
Prince of Wal
Tranby Croft
Mr. Gladstone
Cumming
Sir William
West Point cadet expansion praised despite future excess
The proposal to increase cadets at West Point is commended even if future graduations may exceed army needs. Education there makes a man a soldier and a gentleman, and a few extra citizens of that description each year will do the United States no harm.
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West Point
United States
West Point Education Praised For War Readiness
The piece argues West Point maintains high standards in instruction and that peacetime education is essential to supply competent officers in war. It notes graduates and military leaders from civil backgrounds, cites Congressman Burrows at graduation, and criticizes Congress for underfunding including remount purchases.
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West Point
Congressman Burrows
United States
Bcrrows
Congress
A Mistake in Morals in Maine Hotel Policy Debate
The Union Conference of Maine meeting at Brownfield adopted a resolution urging prohibition and greater scrutiny of liquor. It argued hotel bars serve summer guests decently, while criticizing external newspapers for moral meddling and noting Maine needs modernization of attitudes toward alcohol.
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Union Conference of
Maine
Congregational
Brownfield
Churches of the Union Conference of
Greenhalge Attacks tariff views in Watertown speech
In Watertown Mr. Greenhalge mocked the Manchester school and argued that tariff reform is not new. He suggested arguments and brains could not be furnished to either side and ridiculed the current tariffs as a wartime burden, noting Democratic claims about tariff reductions.
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Quincy
Manchester “School of Economics
Greenhalge
Doctrines of the Manchester school remain sound
The writer argues the Manchester school doctrines are not new nor false, comparing their age to American independence and noting that criticism has not diminished their truth. They accuse some politicians of lacking substantial argument and call for continued scrutiny to keep the ideas bright.
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Manchester School
Greenhalge
Blain e and Hayti Impasse Shapes U S Diplomatic Strategy
The State Department faced a tense Hayti standoff over St Nicholas Mole, with Hippolyte’s break and Douglass’s unpopularity complicating gains from cession talks. A Blaine led push aims to restore respect for the American flag while acknowledging Haiti’s resistance and naval station value. The piece links prior debt, investment, and a delayed financial recovery to cautious budgeting amid weaker commerce and rail demand.
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State Department
Hayti
St. Nicholas Mole
United States
Leahtime
HippoLyte
Fredderick Doug LaAss
Douglass
Gherardi
Port-au- Prince
Haytien
Haiti
Haytiens
Admiral Gherardi
Blaine
Hippo-Lyte
Stock Market Outlook and Coppered Financial Courage
The note sees a probable rise in railroad stocks ahead of July 1 as bankers sell exchange against wheat shipments and foreigners buy rails. If foreign troubles ease and crops prosper, gold shipments may ease this year. London and New York money markets loosen, avoiding autumn stringency. Investors globally keep funds ready amid cautious optimism about railroads and commodity reports.
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Europe
Barinas
London
New York
Truth for Art's Sake at Boston Independent Theatre
The Boston Independent Theatre publishes a modest two color leaflet urging the study of American drama under a motto truth for art s sake The piece questions the meaning of truth for art s sake and warns that preference for the unconventional may ignore traditional artistic standards It argues American playwrights must master their craft and apply it to life at home and abroad and questions the theatre s impact on public taste and criticism
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Independent Theatre
Boston
Goxrruk
Issen
Zou
Margaret Flemings
America
A. M. Palmer
Fifty Years of Boston Museum Marked By Vigorous Stage Work
The Boston Museum celebrated its fiftieth anniversary, noted as a long, honorable record in Boston theatre history. Under Mr. R. M. Fievo the institution remains youthful in spirit, reflecting on its past achievements and promising further contributions to the American stage.
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Boston Museum
Sunday Museum Access Sparks Moral Debate
The New York Mail and Express complains about the Metropolitan Museum being open on Sundays and suggests a weekday opening at five in the morning for workers. Colonel Shepard defends the idea on moral grounds but questions whether he would rise that early to view art.
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New York Mail and Express
Metropolitan Museum
Colonel Shepard
American novels and their two kinds described
Mr James Payn contends American novels fall into two types, one heavy with shooting and swearing and a second described as purely domestic. The remark suggests Payn’s limited view of American writers, citing Baer Harre and Amanda J DouGuas as examples.
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James Payn
German Emperor’s letter to Queen Victoria over heir conduct
A German Emperor writes a grave letter to Queen Victoria censuring her hopeful son and heir. The exchange follows a tit for tat and recalls a clash when the Prince of Wales criticized young William’s treatment of his imperial mother.
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Victoria
Prince of Wales
William
Farmers' Alliance Hopeful Mood Glimpsed by Ianatius Donnery
Ianatius Donnery expresses a hopeful mood about the Farmers' Alliance and the Baconian authorship theory of Saaxs- PEeRK's plays gains ground. He notes both possibilities seem equally likely.
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Ianatius Donnery
Farmers’ Alliance
Saaxs- Peerk
Saphir’s proposed pay-for-ideas reform in journalism
The writer recalls a Boston encounter with a sham benefactor and rails against paid jokes by a New York humorist earning $15,000 yearly. He contrasts Saphir's idea of a philanthropic office visitor for editors with the harsh truth of exploitative pay.
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New York
Saphir
Quips and curiosities from a late 19th century column
A jumble of brief witticisms and notes from newspapers and readers. Mentions rye prices in Berlin, jokes about the Prince of Wales taking a Count title, and light commentary on cars, whiskey, and stage life. Also references Custer’s sword, Mrs Farnum’s antiques, and a Robert B. Thomas Almanac.
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Berlin
Champleigh
Briggs
Clearing Up Panama Canal Administration Facts
Paris dispatch reports Charles de Lesseps and his father expect a satisfactory clarification of Panama Canal administration. Le Jour notes liquidador Monchichourt and Crispohele arrange for the Panama company affairs to be taken over by a group of financial houses.
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Paris
Charles de Lesseps
Panama Canal
le Jour
M. Monchichourt
M. Crispohele
Credit Fencier
Panama Company
Germania Band Opens Season on the Common
A large crowd gathered yesterday afternoon at four o'clock on the Common for the season's first concert. The Germania Band performed several numbers to a favorable reception, with other Sunday attractions fading in comparison.
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Germania
New Wine of Education Faith of True Womanhood
President Charles F. Thwing delivers the baccalaureate at Western Reserve University Women’s College. He argues higher education for women must fit with character and faith, urging a future built on broad faith in God and humanity, and a duty of unselfish service.
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Harvard
North Avenue Congregational Church
Cambridge
Women’s College
Western Reserve University
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Lago
Lady Macbeth
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Goethe
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Jesus
Mary Summerville
Boardman Judson
Margaret Kuller
Comte
Republican Club in Massachusetts Faces Censure and Suspicion
The Republican Club of Massachusetts tightens screening for membership with a harsh standard. At the last meeting several names were considered by the Committee on Elections, but many were rejected or stalled. Notable figures like Theodore C Bates of Worcester and Congressman Elijah A Morse of Canton are reportedly subjected to distrust and non election due to the club's stern censorship of character.
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Republican Club
Massachusetts
Committee On Elections
Republican Party
Theodore C. Bates
Worcester
Elijah A. Morse
Canton
Emperor William to Visit Holland in Royal Yacht Escort
Emperor William plans a two day stay in Amsterdam this month with a seven ship squadron led by Vice Admiral Josse lin de Yong to greet him. He will be received by the Queen-regent and travel to Yminden aboard his yacht.
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Emperor William
Holland
Yminden
Josselin de Yong
Amsterdam
Heinrich Schmainski
Hamburg
Boston
Town
R. Stone
Manchester
Mass
A. Whitney
Shelburne
N. H
N. RK. Child
Hatfield
N. Y
E. D. Holmes
Kearsarge
J. H. Ailep
Rockport
H. L. Nickerson
West Harwich
George G. Wright
White Mountains
James Taylor
York Harbor
Petersham
Benjamin 8. Coles
Beverley Farms
G. H. Shaw
Pride’s Crossing
C. W. Elliott
Cotcheset House
Wianno
William Amory
Nahant
C. F. Bradford
Beverly
Joseph Warren Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson
Blance Bender
Peter Bender
Europe
Middlesex Odd Fellows Award Building Contracts in Lowell
The Middlesex Odd Fellows Building Association awarded contracts for the new Odd Fellows building on Middlesex street Lowell. Brickwork Staples Bros Lowell 20860 stone work J P Palt Co Springfield 13160 iron work Chelmsford Foundry Co Boston 9871 carpenter C F J B Varna Lowell 31600 plumbing Costello Co Lowell 3170 steam fitting H P Barker Co Lowell 1274 painting and glazing P David Jr Lowell 4160 total 84893.
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NEW Odd Fellows
Lowell
Middlesex Odd Fellows’ Building Association
Odd Fellows
Middlesex Street
Staples Bros
J. P. Palt & Co
Springfield
Chelmsford Foundry Co
Boston
C. F
J. B. Varna
Costello & Co
H. P. Barker & Co
Vesper Service at the Y M C U features choir from Shawmut
The vesper service at the Young Men's Christian Union offered a musical program by the Shawmut Avenue Universalist Church choir with soloists Miss Ella Stevens Miss Kate Olivia Mayo Mr. John D Beal Mr. Fred D Congdon and Mr. Edward Gardiner directing organist. Rev Charles Conklin delivered a brief address on The Saving Power of Honest Belief.
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Young Men’s Christian Union
Shawmut Avenue Universalist Church
Ella Stevens
Kate Olivia Mayo
John D. Beal
Fred D. Congdon
Edward Gardiner
Charles Conklin
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