British Americans Banquet and Faneuil Hall Meeting
British Americans held a banquet at Nantasket Beach and a large meeting at Faneuil Hall with about 1000 people. Speakers included James H. Starke J Henry Williams George E. Gooch and James Lee who urged American citizenship and ballot-box participation while opposing Irish group influence and Jesuit education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantasket Beach
Faneuil Hall
National Association
Association of Massachusetts
James H. Starke
Funeuil Hall
J. Henry Williams
Rhode Island
Hibernian Association
George E. Gooch
George II
America
Poety
Dorchester
Salisbury and
Hartington
J. Bb. Chamberlain
Cronim
Parnell
Sullivan
Finnerty
Great Britain
James Lee
State Association of
Pennsylvania
Patrick Egan
Chile
Loyal Women of American Aberty
Lincoln
Neb
Thayer
British- American Association of
Boston
Egan
Chili
Boston Public Park Expenditures Reach Over Three Million
The auditor's annual report highlights public park costs with an outstanding debt of 3,620,009 dollars and a paid off 450,000 dollar loan from last year. Large sums have come from annual tax levies, yet no complete plan or definite finish date exists for the proposed park system.
Subsidies and postal costs in British mail service detail
The article reports the UK Treasury figures on foreign mail carriage subsidies, noting Dover Calais costs of £18,290 and total foreign packet service costs of £669,124 with £160,360 repaid by colonies and Australia. Net cost to Britain runs about £408,764 with transatlantic at £85,000 and India China Australia lines costly yet offset by repayments. The piece argues subsidies are contracts and compares payments to rail and stage lines, while recalling obituaries and Dresden memories with anecdotes of Clement Willis and courtly tales from Saxony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Post
Treasury
United Kingdom
Journal
Dover
Calais
Imperial Government
Foreign Packet Service
Australia
Postal Service
Post
Great Britain
Queenstown
New York
British Post Office
India
China
East Indies
Evening Post
Musical Year Book of the United States praised as a complete 1888-89 concert record
The sixth volume by G H Wilson is a carefully compiled, laborious year book listing all national concerts, programmes, soloists, conductors, new compositions, and first city performances. An alphabetical city index and affordable price of one dollar make it a valuable resource for musicians and enthusiasts.
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Albany
Worcester
Connecticut ballot bill keeps control with state officials
The Connecticut Legislature passes a ballot bill that requires official blanks for tickets and envelopes at polling places with private booths to protect privacy. It bars ticket peckers within 100 feet of polls, but critics say private ticket printing and distribution outside polls continue corruption and intimidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Bulkeley
Home Rule and Imperial Federation Debate Deepens
The piece argues that Home Rule is driving the push toward Imperial Federation with Ireland Scotland Wales and England to have local parliaments for local matters. It notes Lord Rosebery backs the idea while Mr GLAB STONE is non-committal but may approve if Irish MPs keep seats in the Imperial Parliament. Federation would alter Britain’s constitution and faces resistance, yet a single legislative body seems inadequate to govern the UK.
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Ireland
Scotland
Wales
England
Lord Rosebery
House of Lords
Glabstone
United Kingdom
Navy politics and the Charleston critique
The New York Tribune cheers minor changes to the cruiser Charleston while blaming past mismanagement on Robeson and Chandler. It criticizes Tribune claims on Secretary Whitney and Secretary Tracy and denounces exaggerated attacks on Rouen, asserting the fiction should end.
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New York Tribune
Charleston
Whitney
Robeson
Chandler
Navy Department
Tracy
Roucn
Swiss Refugee Policy Defies German Demands
The Swiss Federal Council firmly rejects Germanys demand regarding political refugees. Switzerland upholds asylum rights for those not guilty of crimes, refusing to share authority over residents. The stance mirrors US and UK practice and counters German bullying by a smaller power.
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Germany
Switzerland
Massachusetts Iron Works Urges Tariff Reform Memorial
The Springfield Republican reports that a Massachusetts iron shop prepared a memorial to New England Congress members asking iron ore coal and coke be put on the free list and pig iron scrap iron and scrap steel duty reduced to 24 percent. It notes the demise of a once flourishing industry under the war tariff and the potential to restart rolling mills and furnaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republican
Massachusetts
New England
Congress
Enduring Trade Proposal Sparks Industrial Debate
A proposal seeks to employ 700000 workers by allowing manufacturers to source materials from Canada. The argument claims New England harmed its iron industry to enrich Pennsylvania monopolists, a line echoed by United Question Clubs suggesting the plan may be quietly accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
New England
Pennsylvania
United Question Clubs
Removal for Cause in Utah Supreme Court Case
The article discusses Judge Sanford's removal from the Utah Supreme Court over administration policy. It notes the lack of concrete charges and questions the process as Senate considers his successor. It references Attorney General Milner, President Cleveland era debates, and remarks by Senator Hamillson and Clarkson on civil service removal.
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Sandford
Supreme Court of
Utah
Senate
Milner
Hanrison
Cleveland
Republican
Epmcenos
Benjamin Hlarnisoy
Harson
Isabelle DE LA Hunt
Clarkson
Harrison
Sanproro
Zane
Massachusetts
City urged to halt new park loans amid debt and big projects
A city council facing a 2.4 million dollar court house debt and multiple costly ventures argues against issuing further park loans. The editorial warns heavy expenditures beyond the debt limit could burden taxpayers and urges delaying new parks until major projects like the Charles River embankment and marine park work progress.
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Court House
Stony Brook
Cambridge Bridge
Jamaica Pond Parkway
Dorchester
South Boston Boulevard
Charlestown
Tufts Mill Pond
Charles River
Back Day Fens
Franklin Park
Marine Park
Dr Benjamin Andrews Heads Brow 20 University Then Publishes Two Volumes
Dr Benjamin Andrews former president of Brow 20 University authored Institutes of History and plans Institutes of Economics now in press. Mrs Hayes wife of the ex President suffered apoplexy yesterday afternoon and was unconscious at 4 o'clock. General Hayes is at home. Sons Burchard and Webb summoned from Toledo and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Andrews
Prp
Brow 20 University
Institutes of History
Institutes of Economics
Oliver Burdett && Co
Hayes
Lina
Kremont
General Hayes
Burchard and
Webb
Toledo
Cleveland
Notre Dame Academy Commencement Holds Simple Ceremony
The Academy of Notre Dame on Broadway held commencement in St. Joseph's Hall with Rev W A Blenkinsop and others in attendance. Graduates honored included Alice M Kinsman, Mary A Collins, Margaret J McCarthy, Ellen T Murphy, Lila M Franey, Katherine Walsh, Annie Sullivan, and others.
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Academy of Notre Dame
Broadway
St. Joseph's Hall
W. A. Blenkinsop
SS. Peter and Paul’s Church
Francis Wilson
D. Callaghan
Janes O'Neil
Welch
Alice M. Kinswnan
Mary A. Collins
Margaret J. McCarthy
Mary A. Conley
Ellen T. Murphy
Lila M Franey
Mary £. Grant
Katherine 4. Walsh
Annie G. Crowley
Annie G. Sullivan
Mary Leenan
Katherine M. Bulger
American Concerts in Paris Draw Mixed Critique
The Paris Exhibition program features Frank Van der Stueken conducting American works including Chadwick's Melpomene overture and Foote's Mountains overture, with MacDowell performing his Second Concerto. Critics question exclusive American appeals and note Saint Saens new Ascanius and Sullivan Gilbert operetta plans. Arthur Weld discusses London’s theatre and music venues showing high public engagement.
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Paris Exhibition
Frank van der Stueken
Chadwick
Mountains
Arthur Foote
MacDowell
Wounds of a Friend Target Roosevelt Over Postmaster Battle
Indiana readers denounce Roosevelt for challenging a Republican postmaster and demanding dismissal of Republican workers amid civil service rule disputes. They compare his stance to the higher standard once set by Harrison and label the move as a harsh critique disguised as friendship.
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Roosevelt
Harrison
N. Y
Appointment of Higginson as Massachusetts historian
The Governor of Massachusetts appointed Thomas Wentworth Higginson as state military and naval historian. The editorial notes that his personal and literary conscientiousness will add value and that his official chronicles will reflect grace in style.
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OLD Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Washington Post
Mr. Roosevelts Fate and Civil Service Reform Tone
The New York Evening Post notes that Theodore Roosevelt will be denounced by Republican spoilsmen for backing civil service reform. It argues reformers support his stance to remove officeholders who violate pledges and law as he travels the nation with his associates.
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MR. Roosevelt
Mistake of Party Organs Broadens Independent Press Role
The Springfield Republican notes that Mr. Harrison’s claim to Judge Sandford via Attorney General Miller accused the bench of not following policy. It argues the political reaction harms the Republican party more than many Democratic judges could. It also says party organs cover up the President’s blunder with misrepresentations, heightening the role of independent press.
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Harrison
Sandford
Miller
Springfield Republican Nd
Funeral of Whittemore Rowell in Watertown
The funeral for Whittemore Rowell was held at his Watertown residence yesterday afternoon. Attendants included delegates from the Middlesex and Unitarian Clubs, the National Lancers, the Milk Dealers and Milk Contractors. The service was led by Rev. Edward Everett Hale with Rev. W. H. Savage assisting. pallbearers included Hon. A B Pillsbury and several others. The Mendelssohn male quartet sang during the service.
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Whittemore Rowell
Watertown
Middlesex
Unitarian
National Lancers
Edward Everett Hale
W. H. Savage
Watertown First
A.B. Pillsbury
Th. Allard
George O. Whiting
F. G., Holcomb
J. G. Cooper
Coy
James O. Gray
French
Mendelssohn
Roxbury Club Hosts Anniversary Reception at New Lux House
Members and guests of the Roxbury Club celebrated the occupancy anniversary of its new house at 216 Warren Street. An awning shaded the entrance while colored lights adorned the balcony and tropical plants decorated the interior. House committee members T. F. Saxton E. A. Curtis Colonel Horace T. Keckwell George J. Jackson and Moody Merrill presided with aides W. Wallace Waugh Charles F. Paine Samuel L. Shuman John L. Pearsall. The Germania Orchestra played in the library and dancing was light due to the heat. Refreshments were served at 11 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury Club
Horace T. Keckwell
George J. Jackson
Burglars Caught in Stable Theft Net
Special Officers Lynch and Shields captured suspects after recovering 150 dollars worth of property from James Keefe a stable owner and expressman. Officers also arrested John White John Kelly Martin Glennan James Lynch and a man named Dimophy for breaking and entering the same stable and stealing 284 dollars worth of property.
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Lynch
Shields
James Keefe
Keefe
John White
John Kelly
Martin Glennan
James Lynch
Dimophy
Governor vetoes Phoenix Mutual charter amendment
Governor Bulkeley vetoed a resolution amending the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company charter. The measure would allow policy holders to assume control of the company. The Senate passed 13 to 3 and the House 133 to 21, with adjournment expected tomorrow at 1 p.m.
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Hanttvorp
Conn
Bulkeley
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company
Connecticut Senate
House
Bukeley
Railroad Matters Call Meeting of Trunk Line Presidents
Philadelphia June 21 President Roberts of the Pennsylvania railroad calls a meeting of the new trunk line presidents for next Thursday to discuss immigrant business dressed beef rates mileage on refriger ator and tank cars use of private stock cars and Western line disputes. A Des Moines dispatch notes Burlington Quincey and Keokuk lines reorganizing Iowa traffic into two divisions to cut costs.
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Philadelphia
Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Board of
Trunk Line
Western Railway
Northwestern
Trunk Line Association
Fink
Des Moines
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey
Iowa
Keokuk
Burlington Bridge
City of
St. Louis
St Pauls School Defeated by Longwood in Cricket Match
The St Pauls School cricket team from Concord New Hampshire on tour in Canada played Longwood Cricket Club yesterday. Longwood won as they were bowled out for eighty five with George Wright scoring forty nine. Concord replied with fifty nine runs as Gordon stood out for the visitors. Brinley excelled in the field for Concord. The game ended after lunch with Longwood in bat.
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St. Paul's School
Concord
N. H
Canada
Longwood Cricket Club
George Wright
Brinley
Concord Boys
Gordon
Restless decks and a sprawling city feud in print
A collage of remarks on Benjamin Harrison and a mixed bag of clippings. The column jokes about politics and recreation while noting tensions between St. Louis and Chicago over funds. Short anecdotes cover a marriage proposal misfire, a high school girl's legislative satire, and a joke about a dreamer Chinaman.
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Johnstown
St. Louis
Chicago
New York Voice
Rhode Island
Detroit Free Press
Castile
N. Y
Auburn
Young Sparker
Versailles Woollen Company Fails as Creditors Plan
The Versailles Woollen Company of Versailles Conn with New York office at 88 Leonard Street failed after a judgment of 11744 against it. Liabilities reach 165000 with assets about 183000. Creditors appoint a committee to study settlement while 160 workers face losses and a likely assignment.
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Versailles Woollen Company
Versailles
Conn
New York
Leonard Street
Messrs. Stern & Myers
Charles Schlesinger & Sons
L. M. Keery & Co
Simon H. Stern
Messrs. Miller and Sullivan
Boston
Carroll
Norwich
Gordon
Haywardville
Bertram Manufacturing Company
Windermere
F. D. Blake
Lord
Hartford
R. G. Dan & Co
E. Russell & Co
Mercantile Agency
United States
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Iadstreet
United One
Salem
W. M. McKim
Walter Barwick
Albert Lewis
Eastern Point Associates
Eastern Point Farm
Gloucester
Sate Deposit and Trust Company
Charles B. Rhodes
Grocer
Lynn
George F. Keene
Spring Street
A.B. Flanders, Lynn
Brown University Names Young Scholar as President
The Y Evening Post notes the election of Professor E. B. Andrews to Brown University's presidency as a push for liberal learning and youthful, progressive ideas. Andrews, about 45, Brown graduate, Cornell former chair, and noted for clear economic analysis, is praised as a modern, energetic leader ready to guide expanded endowments and future educational work.
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Y. Evening Post
E. B. Andrews
Brown University
Andrews
Emerson
Newton Theological Seminary
Brown
Cornell
Providence
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House of Wettin
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Schilling
Elbe
Kng
Schloss
Daunte
Grosse Garten
Saxony
Dante
Court of
Murray
Baron von Beast
Boston & Maine Railroad
Jess
Taverner
Boston Post
Milk
Washington Street
Boston, Post
Academy OF Notre Dams
Gilbert
London
Europe
Arthur Weld
Railroad Matters
Mr. Fink
Longwood
OODS
L. Mansfield
Haughton
B. Foster
Serene
Das Hixby
C. Brinley
D. “Morley
Goorg
Wright
Mudie
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Dutton
G. Haughton
B. Morley
I . Mansfield
B. Coit
LP Wright
Doocolte Seis
ST. Paul
S. Conover
L. Haughton
B. Dutton
Wee - J. P. Conover
Hubbara
HH. Kerner
Chambers
Ij Aldwin
B. Davion
Moriey
Kh. Post
B. Wright
MR. Gordon
Ham
A. Uriniey
L. Hayden
Ft. Foster
Coif, Jr
B. Bowler
B. Chambers
Rey
Foster
Conover
J. Bh. Coit, Jr
Lu Longwoors
Ptigton
Vale Bisis
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Cesccceaesee
Benjamin Harrison
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