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Boston
Washington Street
York
Frank Richardson
Tribune Rewpbuilding
New York
Smewsbey
Pesta
EZ. A. Grozier
City Honors Great Admiral with Boston Statue Dedication
The city of Boston dedicates a statue at Marine Park to the great admiral with a ceremony described as brilliant and popular. The event gathers war vessels and naval militia, underscoring its national and international significance.
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Boston
Marine Park
Victory Keeps Yale in Chase of Final Game
The Yale baseball win at New Haven sustains a third game in New York on Saturday, prolonging a high profile intercollegiate series. Harvard fans remain hopeful for a decisive meeting in New York, despite yesterday's defeat.
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Yale
New Haven
New York
Harvard
Boston Elects General Miles President of Army Society
Boston praises General Nelson A Miles elected president of the Society of the Army of the Potomac. The veteran leader rises from civilian life to second in command of the U S armies, embodying the citizen soldier ideal and representing the association’s spirit.
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Boston
Nelson A. Miles
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Army of the Potomac
United States
Sinking of the British battleship Victoria reported by New York World
The New York World obtained a correspondent’s account of the Victoria sinking, four days after the disaster. London papers offered only scant references, highlighting a lag in British journalism compared with American reporting.
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New York World
London
England
America
Atlantic
Democracy as Massachusetts campaign issue against corporations
The piece frames the next Massachusetts campaign as a choice between democracy and corporate encroachment led by gas interests, street railways and railroads. It recalls legislative defeats protecting the public, cites the Boston gas trust fight as a model, and urges voters to unite to overthrow perceived corporate power at the polls.
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Massachusetts
The
Post
Senate
Boston Gas Trust
Gas Trust
Democratic Governor Nomination Open Amid Strong Field
The Democratic nominating field for governor is open with Governor Russell likely to seek a fourth term if needed. About six candidates could be viable with Mayor Matthews Ex-Congressman Williams and Josiah Quincy highlighted as strong contenders. The party faces a deep, capable slate, stronger than the Republicans' current offerings.
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Russell
Republican Party
Matthews
Williams
Josiah Quincy
Silver slump and the case for repealing the silver purchase law
The piece notes that silver has not bottomed, the dollar value is under sixty cents, and the United States is unique in buying depreciated silver and paying out gold. It argues the US bears the worst position amid the world silver slump and urges repeal of the Republican silver purchase law.
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United States
Mexico
Prospect of silver price drop alarms miners
The article notes silver miners fear disaster as silver prices fall and the United States maintains a wait‑and‑see policy. It argues miners profited from recent Congress and administration actions, taxing the public to support mine output, while the main customer base wanes.
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United States
Call for Immediate Congress on Sherman silver repeal
The Boston Herald and other papers urge President Cleveland to convene Congress to repeal the Sherman silver purchase law. The piece weighs timeliness, Senate odds, and regional interests noting Democratic leaders favor repeal but caution about political risks and silver states influence. Cleveland aims to ensure success of the movement.
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Boston Herald
Mugwump
Cleveland
Congress
Washington
Carlisle
House
Senate
New
Democratic House
Observant Citizen notes summer exodus and events
The column observes city residents leaving for the country or seashore as warm weather arrives. It mentions Parker House staffer Permuet bound for the World’s Fair with a Central Vermont pass, Dr. Ruddick financing preparations, Councillor Donovan’s Chicago trip, and Streets Chief Carter as a yacht lover. It also recalls a car fare incident, Reginald DeKoven at Music Halls, and Treasury official Charles S. Hamlin's brief Boston visit amid Democratic meetings.
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Permuet
Parker House
Vermont
Boston
Windy City
Men on the Russian cruiser Donskoi charm Boston visit
On the Donskoi at Boston the crew mends bunting with a sewing machine as goats monkeys and a dog roam the decks. Midshipman Arthur Corbin the only American officer in the voyage recalls youth and ease aboard while Caspar Matthews the colored boy assists in ship life with a flute. Admiral Kayonkoff distant, officers ashore tour Harvard and local sites ahead of a planned celebration.
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Uncle Sam
Great White Empire
Enterprise
Philadelphia
Pheela
Greg
Caspar Matthews
Caspar
Zelenov
St. Thomas
Post
Russia
Arthur Corbin
Boston
Arthur
Corbin
Nonice
Donskoi
Kayonkoff
Chicago
Faneuil Hall
South Boston
Cambridge
Harvard
Michael
Soley
Naval Brigade
Daly's New Theatre Opens With Taming of the Shrew in London
An immense American flag and the royal standard were unfurled from Daly's Leicester Square theatre as it opened with The Taming of the Shrew. The gala gathering included Ambassador Bayard, Astors, Goulds, Lord Salisbury, Sir Arthur Sullivan, and other notable Americans and British figures. Ada Rehan starred with enthusiastic applause, and the audience sang Hail Columbia and God Save the Queen. The interior was described as exceedingly handsome.
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London
Augustin Daly
Leicester Square
Ambassador Bayard
Patrick Collins
William Waldorf Astor
Bradley-Martin
Matkay
George Gould
Gould
Justice Daly
Mary
Columbia
Petruccio
James Lewis
Grumio
British gridiron movement blamed for Victoria Camperdown collision
British naval tactic known as the gridiron movement supposedly caused a collision between the Victoria and the Camperdown in the Mediterranean fleet. An American officer in Brooklyn questioned the tactic, saying it is for show rather than practical use and that Tryon's squadron was involved when the crash occurred.
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New York
Tryon
Brooklyn Yard
The Intended Manoeuvre on the Warship Line
A description of a naval maneuver where ships in double column form a semi arc to reverse positions. The author notes the tactic is difficult and of dubious tactical value while contrasting opinions from another officer who explains it as a double column movement to achieve a specific aim.
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Victoria
Camperdown
Pridiron
Reversing Ship Columns Could Cause Collision, Warns Officer
The passage argues that reversing the starboard and port columns would force ships to cross sterns, risking collision. It notes slackening speed and starboard helms on starboard ships could lead to a glancing blow, especially if speeds or steering falter.
Official Boycott Lands in New England Garment Trade
General Secretary Charles F. Reichers of the United Garment Workers arrives to mediate labor troubles in the clothing trade. He will press Whitten Burdett and Young to accept union terms and enforce an industry wide stance, while stating he will first meet the firm to discuss the boycott.
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Charles F. Reichers
United Garment Workers of America
Whitten, Burdett & Young
General Executive Board
Reichers
New England
Local unions endorse labor actions across trades
Last night unions including Steam Fitters Helpers and Carpenters backed wage and strike actions. The Cooks Alliance voted support and aid for Sturtevant Blower employees. Pedlers Protective Union formed a committee to push street selling ordinances, while Machinists discussed nine hour reports. Typographical Union 138 plans a boycott talk. Macintosh Workers Union 61 formed a organizing committee in Boston. Davenport & Co. granted nine hours work plus ten hours pay.
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Cooks’ Alliance
Sturtevant Blower Company
Pedlers’ Protective Union
Clothing Trades Council
Reichers
Machinists’ Trade Council
Typographical Union 138
New England
Macintosh Workers’ Union 61
Boston
Davenport & Co
Mines in Lake Superior region to close amid market dulness
Ishpeming Michigan reports the Republic iron mine will shut for two months starting July 1. The Bond and Cleveland mine will close indefinitely affecting 700 workers. Analysts warn about widespread closures across the Lake Superior iron fields due to weak ore markets.
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Ishpeming
Mich
Republican Iron
Bond & Cleveland
Lake Superior
Colorado Springs
Col
Manitou
Springfield
Ill
Illinois Fuel Company
Chicago
Question on Indian rupee value and compensation discussed
In Commons London June 27 Mr Robert Lacey Everett asked if compensation would be paid to Indians who had contracts payable in rupees prior to the end of free coinage. Gladstone said currency changes affect values but compensation has not been customary and India’s sentiment is being sought. Goschen queried India’s prerogative to coin rupees. Gladstone would seek clarification from the India office if needed.
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Mr. DeKoven
Newman Noggs
London
House of Commons
Robert Lacey Everett
India
Gladstone
Government of India
Goschen
Government of
Mr. Gladstone
India Office
Fire damages Tremont Street building. losses startles image frames
Early morning blaze at 35 Tremont Street gutted the top floors of a four story brick building. Firemen controlled the flames in under half an hour with water from multiple crews. Loss estimated under 15000 dollars with 5000 dollars to the building. damaged items include Mills Picture Framing and Tremont Art Store inventories.
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Morrissy
Station 2
Tremont Row
Tremont Street
Txs
Mont Street
O’leary
Pemberton Square
Cheswell
Mills
Baker
Tremont Art Store
Mills Picture Framing Company
Osgood
W. H. Foster
Andrew Bellari
F. E. Warring
Henderson
Franks
Kennison
H. F. Warden
Second Brigade
Harvard Alumni Dinner Network Lights Boston Night
Hundreds of Harvard alumni gathered in Boston at hotels to recall college life and share recent experiences. Reunions included classes of 75 78 90 63 56 87 64 73 and 43 with notable figures such as Phillips Brooks Bancroft Greenhalge Hamlin and Lincoln attending. events featured toasts poems and speeches.
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Boston
Phillips Brooks
Revere House
Brunswick
Bancroft
Cambridge
Philip C. Knapp
Tremont
Kellogg Fairbanks
Chicago
J. W. Lund
W. K. Post
New York
Parker House
F. T. Greenhalge
Lowell
Arthur Lincoln
the Treasury
Charles H. Hamlin
Fred Nichols
Burrage
Ernest Jack
George D. Robinson
Harvard College
J. B. Greenough
B. H. Nash
Arthur Searle
Jeremiah Smith
Young’s Hotel
William L. Richardson
Robert T. Lincoln
E. P. Seaver
G. G. Crocker
H. H. Sprague
W. A. Munroe
W. R. Livermore
John F. Simmonds
Arthur R. Ware
William Thomas
San Francisco
F. F. Kricker
Utica
T. Daland
Brookline
E. J. Rich
E. P Furber
James Wetherbee
Social Calendar Weds June 28 in Cambridge Natick Methuen and more
Readers are urged to send brief memoranda of forthcoming social events. On Wednesday June 28 a series of weddings and a commencement dinner are listed across Cambridge Natick Methuen Alexandria Bay Dublin and Norfolk House with couples including Agnes Kennedy Kelly and Joseph Austin Bancroft Lillie Pierce and Thomas Hennigar Lila Beale and N Lincoln Greene Alice Ingalls and Frank Frederick Eliza Taylor and George Ransom Jennie French and R Briggs and Mrs Foote with Rev King among others.
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Joseph Austin Bancroft
Vernon
Beacon Street
Lillie Augusta Pierce
Thomas Staurford Hennigar
Methodist Church
Natick
Lila Florence Beale
N. Lincoln Greene
New Jerusalem
Alice Victoria Hutchinson Ingalls
Frank Forrest Frederick
Methuen
Eliza M. Taylor
George W. Ransom
Dutch Reformed Church
Alexandria Bay
George L. Foote
William B. King
Dublin
N. H
Jennie French
R. Briggs
Norfolk House
Mackay Brown Wedding at South Congregational Church
Dr Gordon Fei Mackay and Miss Florence L Brown wed at South Congregational Church in a ceremony by Rev Minot J Savage. The bridal party included Mattie Pope as maid of honor and several bridesmaids. reception followed at Copley Square Hotel.
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Gordon Fei MacKay
Florence L. Brown
Minot J. Savage
A. 26. Brown
Mattie Pope
Zenas Sears
J. E. Thomas
Walter Fields
George Oil
Henry
Mackay
Fred Roberts
Copley Square Hotel
Briggs and Miss French Married in Roxbury Ceremony
Mr Richard Briggs Jr and Miss Jane French wed at the First Church Roxbury with Rev James de Normandie officiating. Bride wore cream satin with lace and carried bridal buds and ferns. Ushers included George Higginson Jr Albert B Potter Amos Cotting and Elisha Flagged. A Vendome reception followed and the couple left for a Southern tour.
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Richard Briggs, Jr
Jane French
George W. French
Eliot Square
Roxbury
James de Normandie
George Higginson, Jr
Albert B. Potter
Amos Cotting
Elisha
the Vendome
South
Donna Maria y Pilar Draws Quiet Attention in Society
Donna Maria y Pilar daughter of the Duke of Veragua is about 18 and wears an American style straw hat. She possesses uncommonly pretty eyes and makes an extremely agreeable impression in a quiet manner at social events.
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Donna Maria Y Pilar
Veragua
The Summer Stage Sandow Coming to Tremont Boston
The Boston theatre season brings Sandow the strong man to Tremont next Monday after an opera, with a $1000 weekly salary. Multiple shows including The Golden Wedding at Park and Amorita at Tremont receive notes of scenery, horses, and new features.
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Boston
Miss Hall
Tremont Theatre
Amorita
Florence
Sandow
Tremont
Barrison
the Park
McVicker’s Theatre
Chicago
Boston Theatre
GEO. A. Baker Comic Opera CO
Holyoke Seeks Governor Nomination for Local Son
Holyoke voters urge the Republican party to nominate Josiah Quincy as Massachusetts governor. The Holyoke Democrat notes Quincy is favored to win regardless of opponents and calls for local support from all political persuasions.
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Holyoke
Josiah Quincy
Massachusetts
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