Legislative committee backs biennial elections reform
The committee on constitutional amendments favors reporting a resolution for biennial elections while opposing biennial legislative sessions. The draft notes reluctance to apply reform and to the male suffrage question, suggesting the people should vote on both issues, not just liquor policy. The piece questions if party convention resolutions influence General Court action.
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Parnell Offer May Prompt Conservative Reappraisal
The piece notes English Conservative hesitation over Parnell’s Home Rule olive branch while two MPs urge frank discussion. It suggests Joan Arp and Lord Randolph Churchill may reflect government views, with Liberal leaders remaining silent and unlikely to back a truce or negotiations.
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Parnell
London Times
Joan Arp
Paddington
Lord Randolph Churchill
Lord Randolph
Mr. Parnell
Abdication of King Milan Shifts Servia Affairs
In the unsettled Servian situation the abdication of King Milan is reported as imminent. Rumors had floated that Milan would yield to his son, and yesterday he formalized the step. Milan’s frail health is cited, with the heir being only in his thirteenth year, signaling a long regency and significant risks to stability.
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Servia
Milan
Serbian king resigns throne amid internal troubles
The article notes Servia’s fragile independence since 1829 and 1878 Berlin treaty, with rising Liberal Radical factional strife and troubles from King Miran’s separation from Queen Natalie. Abdicating King Miran, age 35, has reigned since 1868 after uncle Michael’s assassination on June 10 that year.
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Berlin
Europe
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Natalie
Michael
MiLan
New England Historical Society presses lawmakers on Province Laws publication
The New England Historical Genealogical Society seeks to enlighten the Legislature about properly completing the Province Laws publication and endorses Mr Goopell's work. The society argues their members bring special knowledge, contrasting with the House printing committee.
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New England Historic Genealogical Society
Goopell
State House
Goonget
Legislature Refuses to Confess Ignorance or Obstinacy
The fragment states that officials will not admit ignorance or obstinacy, asserting the Legislature cannot afford such stance. It hints at a stance against weakness in governance without detailing actions, dates, or participants.
Amendments to Interstate Commerce Law Named
The amendments, among the last acts of President Cleveland, tighten rate publicity and notice requirements. They punish false billing and misweighing and extend liability to shippers who benefit from discriminations. Imprisonment as well as fines may be imposed, aiming to curb sub ordinate railroad officials.
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Cleveland
Debated Silver Policy and the Chicago Platform
Senator Stewart leads a push to coin 4,000,000 silver dollars monthly under the 1878 act as a test of the Chicago platform’s inflation pledge. Windom warned that depreciated silver harms farmers and global trade, risking a dollar worth less than its face value and destabilizing business.
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Nevada
Chicago
Republican Party
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W. W. Duprey
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Senate
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Minnesota
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Common Sense and Copyrights in the North American Review
The piece reviews George Boutwell’s critique of international copyright, labeling it weak and misframed. It argues that authors’ rights must be protected, counters his monopoly critique, and notes Johns Hopkins University seeks $100000 in aid after financial strains from a railway dividend suspension.
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Debased coinage and political appeal in Minnesota
The passage laments the depressing effect of debased coinage on Minnesota industry and notes an appeal to a current figure who once stated principles in 1878. It suggests willingness to defy opposition unless Congress directly orders action.
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Mrs Winslow’s Mornings of English Dramatists in New York
Mrs Winslow’s six Berkelely Lyceum readings begin March 20 focusing on English drama from Miracle to Masque through Braumont Fletcher and Shakspere later Restora tion comedies to modern times. The series aims to revive interest in Elizabethan writers and other forgotten dramatists, highlighting the wealth of English literature for earnest readers.
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Ervine Winstow
New York
Shakspere
Mary Booth Patriot of Union Translating War Records
Mary Booth gained national renown for Civil War era translations and editorial work. She translated Gasparin and other European sympathizers, urged publication, and wrote almost nonstop to finish works. After the war she edited Harper's Bazar and nurtured emerging women writers.
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New York Times
Sumter
Count de Gasparin
Charlies Sumner
Lincoln
Phillips
Garrison
Union
Gasparin
Coehin
Henri Martin
Aboulaye
Montalembert
France
Harper's Bazar
Roberts Bros to Publish New Editions of Classic Works
Publishers Roberts Bros announce upcoming editions including A Modern Mephistopheles with Alcott on the title page and Whisper in the Dark a previously unpublished Warnamenie story. Leigh Hunt selects Romances of Real Life with annotations, plus new editions of Deirdré and Richard Jefferies Wild Life in a Southern County now revived after being out of print.
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Roberts Bros
Mephistopheles
Miss Alcott
Messrs. Roberts Bros
Early Spring Hopes Rise in Boston Gardens and News
Boston letter sketches milder spring, growing seed-store activity, and garden prep. It notes Mrs. Margaret Macfarlane of Boston and London, a literary figure, and recounts a London Spectator anecdote about dogs Jasper and Sandie. The writer critiques a proposed dog law at the State House and reflects on local public affairs and literary circles.
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Andrake
State House
England
Marvellous mineral find in Maroon district
Aspen Colo March 6 A prospector Harry Adams reports a marvellous mineral discovery near Maroon when opening a trail to Florence Bellemine he finds a well defined vein of brittle rubbly silver exposed at the surface with metallic richness comparable to the Mollie Gibson mine ore valued at 5000 to 12000 dollars per ton
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Harry Adams
Florence Bellemine
Mollie Gibson
Indiana Tariff Reform League Organized in Indianapolis
The Indiana Tariff Reform League was organized yesterday with goals to remove unnecessary and unequal taxation, claim only revenue taxes should exist, exempt life necessaries, and oppose import taxation aimed at obstructing trade. Stanley P. Porter of Indianapolis was chosen president.
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Indianapolis
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Stanley P. Porter
Personal changes and society notes in Washington report
Isaac H. Bromley resigns as assistant to Charlies Francis Adams and becomes advertising manager for the New York New Haven Hartford railroad. Judge Sidney Bartlett nears death at Beacon Street home after a grave bout with indigestion and chills. Miss Harriet Whiting of Boston to sing at a Church of Our Father concert in Washington. Sir Julian Pouncefote, new British minister to the United States, to travel to Washington then London for summer. Amelia Edwards praised by Edinburgh Leader for looks and humor. Mr Howells’s elder daughter Winnifred dies at twenty six. he has two other children. Samuel W. Twombly returns from Washington after presenting floral baskets to the Harrison family.
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Il Trovatore at the Boston Theatre Review
Verdi’s Il Trovatore was produced by an American company at the Boston Theatre before a large audience. Miss Walker drew interest but showed a limited compass and uneven highs and lows. Mr. Bassett as Manrico and Miss Poole as Azucena received praise, while Stoddard and the chorus were solid but eclipsed by the orchestra.
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Charlotte Walker
Cora Meacham Azucengs
Clara Poole Manrico
Charles Bassett
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Alonzo Stoddard Toppanao
N. Knight Ruiz
Veese Oe
Charles Connell
Miss Walker
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Manrice
Clara Poole
Azucena
Louise Natali
Marie
Concert notes feature Faelten Elson at Bumstead Hall
Carl Faelten presents an afternoon concert at Bumstead Hall with Louis C. Elson assisting. Boylston Club concerts on May 8 and 13 offer a historical madrigal and glee programme with seventy five boys in the chorus. The Cambridge series ends at Sanders Theatre this evening with soloist M. Loetier.
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Bumstead Hall
Louis C. Elson
Boylston Club
Cambridge
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Sanders Theatre
M. Loetier
Harrison’s effort to unite Republicans in Washington
The Springfield Republican notes President Harrison yields to Blaine’s wishes, challenges Republican Senators, and brings new men to Washington. The move aims to cement the party despite initial friction, marking a difficult undertaking as he builds his administration and strategy.
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Blaine
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Springfield Republican
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Questionable qualifications cited for cabinet post selection
The Providence Journal argues that the Wana maker was chosen for a Cabinet position solely for raising and contributing a large campaign fund, noting no public life experience or proven genius beyond many others in business and fundraising.
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Wanamaker
Providence Journal
Ind
Political Cabinet Portraits Weighing for Business Gains
The New York Times (Indiana) argues the cabinet is shaped by politics not business. Blaine dominates, Wanamaker aids a bleeding purse, Miller reflects the President's trusted circle, Tracy a preferred partner, Rusk a regional fix, and J Noble a yet unknown personal pick.
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Wanamaker
Miller
Tracy
New York
Gorgener Rusk
J. Noble
N. Y
Ind
Inaugural Ball Jibes and Wit Across Officials
A string of witty quips and social notes spans the nation from Mayor Hart’s praise to retiring leaders. Jests about gift horse troughs, Washington’s state seal, and a parade of humorous quotes comment on politics, culture, and public life with a light satirical tone.
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Riddleberger
New York Supervisory Board Members Named
James Thomson a real estate and admiralty lawyer of Foster and Thomson, over 60 and Republican, and Henry Marquand son of banker Henry G. Marquand, 30 and Princetonian, literary editor of the Commercial Advertiser, a Democrat, named to the New York municipal civil service supervisory board.
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Henry Marquand
New New York Supervisory Board
Municipal Civil Service
Thomson
Foster & Thomson
Henry G. Marquand
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