Democracy at Work in the American Republic
A historical essay argues that American democracy thrives on experience over theory, detailing how mass deliberation, federal federation, voluntary religious and educational systems, and corporate innovation sustain liberty. It emphasizes public virtue, property security, education, health, and social mobility as proofs of democracy’s capacity to produce capable leaders and refined citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Australasian
George Cornewall Lewis
Henry Maine
Thomas More
Tne
de Tocqueville
Great Britain
Federal Union
Common School
Echo
Marcus Aurelius
Germany
University of Strasburg
Harvard University
Harvard
Strasburg
American Republic
Massachusetts
Boston
Pennsylvania Railroad
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth
House of Lords
Yale
Harvard University Library
Northampton
Galton
Savings Bank
Insurance Company
Harvard College
Association of Culti
Emerson
America
Master Plumbers Close National Convention With Banquet
The sixth annual National Association of Master Plumbers convention ended with a Vendome banquet for 625 guests including 125 ladies. Officers were elected and a morning business session reported a cash balance of 1046 after receipts of 2012 and expenditures of 2735. An afternoon meeting followed with a Boston society excursion planned to Rowe's wharf aboard the Nan tasket with a dinner at Downer Landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Master Plumbers
Vendome
Boston Society
Governor Ames
Rowe
John $. Stevens
Philadelphia
National Builders’ Association
W. H. Sayward
Boston
Mr. Young
Chicago
John ‘Trainer
Baltimore
Edward Hannon
Washington
Washington, D.C
John J. Carey
Enoch Rennick
John J. Hamletin
Dr. J. Collins
St. Louis
At the Circus Delights a Hot, Stormy Summer Night
The Forepaugh brief circus season proceeds despite heat and a storm. Vendors of fans and cooling drinks struggle to meet demand while the public remains in throngs and comfortable. The main issue is the tent sometimes not being large enough for all patrons.
Families Find Revere House A Comfortable Hotel
Families describe the Revere House as a comfortable and home like hotel offering welcoming atmosphere and convenient lodging for travelers seeking a pleasant stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere House
Ticket Ratified and Labor Debate Echoes in Rally
Speakers denounced tariffs on labor and Chinese immigration while praising Grover Cleveland and his wife. They touted four more years of Cleveland, praised Thurman as Senate presiding officer, and highlighted support from New York Indiana New Jersey Connecticut and the Pacific coast. An overflow Nilsson Hall meeting featured McAdoo and ex-Governor Abbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Cleveland
New York
Indiana
New Jersey
Connecticut
Pacific Slope
White House
Grover Cleveland
Senate of the United States
Allen G. Thurman
John R. Fellows
Nilsson Hall
McAdoo
Abbott
Thurman Nominated for Vice Presidency Notified in Columpes
The Democratic national notification committee delivered the formal notice of Allen G. Thurman’s vice presidential nomination at his Columpes, Ohio home. Mayor Charles D. Jacob read the notification letter as 41 party members attended. Thurman thanked the committee and endorsed tax reduction to prevent a Treasury surplus. The delegation then attended an informal reception before departing for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columpes
Democratic National
St. Louis
Allen G. Thurman
Thurman
Collins
Charles D. Jacob
Louisville
Judge Thurman
Cleveland
Steamer Assyria Deckhouse Recovered Near Westport
The Anchor Line steamer Assyria, after departing St. John ten days ago with deals for Liverpool, lost its deckhouse which was picked up at Westport by a fishing schooner. Agents Scammell Bros say the house was temporary and thrown overboard to clear cargo. Some fear a mishap, while others see no cause for alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joan
N. B
Assyria
Liverpool
Westport
Scammell Bros
Line
Auction Sales by Albert Howe and Co at Brighton
Real estate and general auctioneers offer sales of real and personal property with house and land listings across the country. Weekly horse and carriage sales occur every Wednesday at Brighton salesroom. Private sale items include new custom built farm carts bay wagons and carriages with harness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Howe & CO
Market Street
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Boston
Auction of Roxbury and Dorchester Real Estate Notices
Mortgagee sale of two parcels in Roxbury and Dorchester described with boundaries and adjoining streets, under foreclosure of 1887 mortgage deeds. Auction set for Saturday July 7 1888 at 6 PM on the premises. terms require 200 payment. Assignee Frederick Jenkins, 63 Tremont Street Boston, is handling details.
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate Notice
Auctioneer L. Foster Morse at 56 Warren Street issues notice of mortgagee's sale of real estate. Auction to be conducted from his office, with contact by telephone 4719 for details and bidding arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren St
Mortagee
Public Auction Notice of Property in South Boston
By virtue of a mortgage deed dated May 3 1875 between William Stark and Hannah Stark and William Minot Junior as trustee, to be sold at public auction on July 14 1888 at 4 p m on Howe Avenue South Boston. The parcel described as Lot 36 and Lot 35 portions on a plan by H W Wilson, containing 16331% square feet more or less, bounded by a 30 foot street, Lots 54 55 34 and 35, with rights reserved on the plan, conveyed to Hannah Stark by Samuel G Howe Trustees October 5 1874. Cash at sale. William Minot Junior Trustee address 59 Court Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Harrison W. Hugueley
Wm. IL
Quincy
Elen Kenney
Mary E. Kenney
John J. Kenney
Grammar School
Roxbury
Suffolk
Boston
Wakulla Street
J. W. XL. Staiis
Townsend
Donaldson
Clasby
Dorchester
Dudley Street
Marston
Green
Albion Street
Bette
Barbett & Wood
Andrews Blame
Tremont Street
Frederick Jenkins
William Bassett
Hilary M. White
Singilar
Back Bay
Commonwealth Avenue
Gloucester and
Fairfield Streets
Bonnaed
Gloucester Street
Commonwealth
Bassett
Home Savings Bank
Mary A. Marcus
Sall Estates
Said Avenue
Henry M, White
Mortzgagee
T. F. Currier
High St
Pemberton Sq
Ferry and
Vine Streets
Everett
Everett Crystal Spring
State Street
Moston
Eastern Railroad
Mort
Equitable Building
Cannell Brothers
Everett Square
Eastern Depot
Causeway Street
Scollay Square
Chelsea
William Stark
Hannah Stark
William
William Minot
Ann Lee
Howe Avenue
South
Oston
South Boston
H. W. Wilson
Samuel G. Howe
JuNion
Court Street
Foreclosure Sale in Back Bay Boston at 30 Rutland Square
Public auction to liquidate a mortgage on a Back Bay property at 30 Rutland Square Boston on Monday July 16 1888 at 3 PM. Parcel includes brick dwelling and land bounded by Rutland Square a plan dated 1862 and street widening agreement. Restrictions by Boston Water Power Company deed and a Gratuity Fund mortgage also apply. Mortgagee George F Rogers announces the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Winsor
Suffolk
Toston
Massachusetts
Rutland Square
Boston
Back Bay
J. F. Fuller
Rutland Street
Boston Water Power Company
M. Catharine Rand
Board of Trustees
Gratuity Fund
Boston Produce Exchange
George F. Rogers
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Assyrria
Samuel Hatch & CO
Congress Street
Boreton
L. Foster Morse
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
California
BRICE
Evans & Son
Equitable S
Richards & CO
Savi Prine
Boston & Bangor Steamship Co
Foster’s Wharft
Atlantic Avenue
Rockland
Camden
Belfast
Searsport
Huckseport
Winterport
Campden
Bangor
Southwest Harbor
Northeast Harbor
Bar Harbor
Seal Harbor
Swans’ Island
Northwest Harbour
Deer Isle
Little Deer Isle
Sedgwick
Brooklin
Bluehill
Surry
Ellsworth
Ilamy
Ja. m
Eastport
Calais
ST. John
Portland
Annapolis, N. S
Frontpore
Calaisana St. John
Annapolis Dir Ct
India Wharf
C.F, Williams
Kennebeg River
Bath, Richmond, Gardiner, Ballowell
Augusta
Bath
Boothbay
Stak& OF Tie Eas
Jason Collins
Lincoln's Wharf
Gloucester
Beaton and Gloucester Steamboat Co
North Side Central Wharf
E. & Merchant, Ageos
Rgvag& Steamship
Facansa
Grand Junction
Joston
Custom House
Warren & CO
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