The McKinley Fund Relief Sparks New England Action
ANew England relief drive forms to aid Governor McKinley’s wife as an estate issue prompts public fundraising. The Home Market Club is lauded for joining late, while Pennsylvania and McKinley’s state are criticized for not contributing. Strong language targets Andrew Carnegie and other wealthy beneficiaries of McKinleyism.
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McKinley
Home Market Club
New England
Pennsylvania
Andrew Carnegie
MR WHITNEY RETIREMENT SHAKES BOSTON TRANSIT SCENE
The report of control transfer at West End Street Railway and H M Whitney’s withdrawal marks a major change. The Boston Post praises Whitney’s energy in reorganizing street car service and notes potential shift to Cape Breton Coal Company. Local impact and future developments are awaited.
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West End Street Railway Company
H. M. Whitney
Wuitney
Boston
West End
Wait- Ney
Cape Breton Coal Company
Post
A Tax on Wealth by Ex Mayor Hewitt
A society focused proposal argues for a graduated tax on wealth with superfluous fortunes shouldering heavier public burdens. Hewitt contends current taxes hit labor and capital owners alike, while invested capital recoups taxes through higher costs to users. He asserts the state must compel accumulated riches to bear a fair share of duties.
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Hewitt
New York
Coal and Iron
Pennsylvania
New England
Inheritance tax seen as start of broad tax burden
The statement argues that taxing inheritances is just the opening step. It contends the rich will shoulder less as the tax spreads but that the living must also be brought into contribution to society, enlarging the overall tax base.
Massachusetts Influence in Cleveland Administration
The article notes a strong Massachusetts influence in the new administration with Mr. Cleveland connected to Massachusetts by residence and ideas. It highlights Massachusetts figures shaping the Cabinet, law, state, and consular services, contrasting with earlier Republican leaders from Pennsylvania and Ohio.
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Massachusetts
Cleveland
Buzzard’s Bay
Old Bay
New York
Law Department
State Department
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Massachusetts Merchants Seek Public Auction Law for Stock Sales
All Boston commercial groups and the State Board of Trade urge the Legislature to require public auctions for new stock issues when market value exceeds par. They claim lower rates benefit fare and freight customers while stockholders seek fair dividends. They ask if the Legislature will again curb stock watering that taxes people and commerce for a few.
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Boston
State Board of Trade
Massachusetts
Cleveland appoints Col Collins to lead reform of civil service
President Cleveland follows the Post to appoint General Col Collins as the first head outside the Cabinet staff in Washington for the civil service reform. The choice is praised as a strong start, highlighting Collins as an exceptional man and the administration’s push to put competent men in public service.
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Cleveland
General Collins
Washington
CoLlins
General Corlins
Massachusetts
Russell
Pneumatic tubes spark talk of Harrison era in Philadelphia post office
The New York Tribune claims the pneumatic tube system in Philadelphia's post office will define President Harrison's administration as memorable. It notes public surprise, predicting the era will be remembered for this innovation rather than stamp color changes.
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New York Tribune
Philadelphia
Harnison
Tribune
Harrison
Joan Wanamaker
Cleveland Repeals Harrison Annexation Treaty Critique
The article lauds President Cleveland for withdrawing the Senate's snap treaty of annexation from Harrison. It argues against a hurried ratification and says annexation should come from careful national interest assessment, not a rush to build a presidential record. With the treaty set aside, the Hawaiian issue can be addressed more intelligently.
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Cleveland
Senate
Harrison
Star Course Concert at Tremont Temple Features Cyril Tyler
The Star supplementary course presented Cyril Roderic Tyler with a troupe including Herbert Johnson Alcido de Andria Wulf Fries Heinrich Schuecker and George Ryder. They offered Verdure Bad Haydn Serenade with cello by Fries Kingsleys I once had a sweet little doll Oh Doloré Far Away and Toreador from Carmen. Next show March 16 features Fisk Jubilee Singers with four Cyril Tyler performances at Columbia Theatre the following week.
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Tremont Temple
Cyril Roderic Tyler
Herbert Johnson
Alcido de «Andria
Wulf Fries
Heinrich Schuecker
George Ryder
Cyril. Tyler
Haydn
Schubert
Ulf Fries
Kingsley
Schuecker
de Andria
Pengéuti
Fisk
Cyril Tyler
Columbia Theatre
Sweet Will
FOGG MILLER MARRIAGE IN MELROSE 1893
Newell T. Fogg of Sanford Maine married Alice A Miller of Melrose in Melrose on March 8 1893. The ceremony was performed by Rev Alfred A Wa t of Cambridge at 9 Clinton Street Cambridge.
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Newell T. Fogg
Sanford
Melrose
Alice A
William H. Miller
Alfred A, WA T
Clinton Street
Cambridge
Dollar gas push grows in Boston through city council
East Boston and Charlestown join Brighton and southern districts in seeking dollar gas. The Common Council passed resolutions urging the Mayor to arrange gas at 1 per 1000 feet for East Boston and Charlestown, with pipes to connect to existing works. The Post’s dollar gas crusade appears poised to extend to all Boston consumers.
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the Post
Boston
Charlestown
Brighton
Common Council
East
The Observant Citizen’s Boston Chronicle Retold
A column recounts social notes on Rev Isaac J Langings Park Street Church a young liberal senator and politicians with red carnations in their buttonholes. It covers a waterworks tour with Superintendent McLaughlin, Governor Russell in rain, a 1874 theft restitution tale, and reflections on local figures and society.
A Poet in Disgrace Forced from London Council
Frederick Henderson a 25 year old London County Council member and former Star reporter faced a four months hard labor sentence after a trial found him guilty of robbing a woman for three shillings. Despite early praise from leaders like Mr Gladstone and high promise as a poet, Henderson’s conviction shakes journalistic and literary circles and political supporters vow to seek relief.
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London
Frederick’ Henderson
London County Council
Henderson
Gladstone
Star
Clapham
E Progg
Nthe
Puritan Association Dance Draws About 150 Attendees
Members of the Puritan Association and guests, about 150, gathered at Armory Hall on Warren Street for an enjoyable dancing party. RM Herriman, E. M. Wylie, N Merrills, and A H Fuller are named as managers of the event.
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Puritan Association
Armory Hall
Warren Street
Aucemont
RM Herriman
E. M. Wylie
N Merrills
A. H. Fuller
Mrs Candace Wheeler Designs Books for World's Fair Exhibits
Mrs Candace Wheeler plans book cover designs by women for exhibition at the World’s Fair. St Mary’s Hospital for Children figures among Mrs W K Vanderbilt’s favored charities with weekly gifts of toys dolls and books. Australian Miss Millar attends Imperial Institute in London while a bells peal rivals St Paul’s in size and weight. Queen Victoria’s animals modeled by Miss Alice Chaplin at Osborne accompany a final royal sculpture project.
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Candace Wheeler
St. Mary’s Hospital For Children
W. K. Vanderbilt
Millar
Imperial Institute
London
St. Paul's
Italy
Alice Chaplin
Osborne
Charming ladies luncheon in Boston honoring Mrs Faye
Mrs Halsey J Boardman hosted a refined luncheon at her Perrin Street home. Eight guests attended including Mrs Faye wife of Professor James C Faye from the Armour Institute Chicago. Whist vocal selections by Mrs Hayman and readings by Mrs Peck complemented the day as Mrs Faye receives social attention during a Boston visit with her sister Mrs Albert Cooper.
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Halsey J. Boardman
Perrin Street
Faye
James C. Faye
Armour Institute
Chicago
Albert Cooper
M. R. Goodwin
George Hinman
Charles ©. Harvey
Alfred Hayman
Georgia Allen Peck
Hayman
Peck
Boston
Akron Street
Mrs Patrick A Collins Remains Close Companion to Ambassador
Mrs Patrick A Collins wife of the new consul general to England was married seven years ago and they have three children. She has been a close companion and helper of her husband as a public man.
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Patrick A. Collins
England
Dana Sarsaparilla CO
Boston
Louisa Sommers
Park St
Lynn
Mass
Chas. W. Brown
Belfast
Maine
Mrs Yp A Collins Married Life in Dorchester Home
Mrs YP A Collins led a happy married life at their handsome Mt. Ida Dorchester home. They plan to move their domestic establishment to London and enjoy social life among distinguished people of England and America.
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Mt. Ida
Dorchester
Collins
London
England
America
Princess of Wales Rejects Buckram Skirt Sample
The Princess of Wales voiced strong preference against a buckram stiffened wide skirt as she prepared for a yacht tour. A sample was sent for trial but was disliked and not adopted, while her walking dresses are now being made with moderate width and no stiffening.
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Cable
Princess of Wales
Practical Viennese Girls Education and Training
The education of a Viennese girl runs through standard schooling until age fifteen then a one to two year kitchen training under a family member or trained cook. The result is claimed to produce efficient wives and mothers among Austrian women.
Should Women Propose Says Labouchere Versus McAllister
Mr Labouchere in London Truth argues women should propose if they wish. Mr McAllister counters that men will propose while they desire marriage and once they stop, women proposing won’t help. He calls the idea reasonable as long as male interest in marriage persists.
Queen Mary Remembered and Memorial Wreath Controversy
The Dean of Westminster blocked a wreath laying at Mary Queen of Scots tomb on her death anniversary. Admirers have consolation in a deluxe edition about her, priced at eight guineas per copy, to be published for sale.
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Westminster
Mary Queen of Scots
Prince of Wales Endorses Chrysoprase Jewelry Gift
The chrysoprase, a semi transparent green stone famed since biblical times, received modern attention when the Prince of Wales had a bracelet of chrysoprase set with rubies and diamonds and gave it as a present to Lady Lurgan.
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Prince of Wales
Lurgan
Finest New York ballroom at Mrs Stuyvesant Fish residence
A premier New York ballroom within Mrs Stuyvesant Fish’s residence on Washington Avenue is described as all white with cupids birds and floral wall and ceiling decorations enhancing its elegance.
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New York City
Quick Returns and Large Profits Circus
A collection of quips and jokes from various papers notes rapid profits, clock trusts, and social witticisms. It recalls anecdotes about settling debts, tea pouring, a constable catching illicit sales, town meeting tactics, farewells, and a classroom quip about a student solving a problem alone except for the final answer.
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Picayune
Clock Trust
Philadelphia Record
Binghamton
Squills
Drake
Yonkers Statesman
Lowell Courier
Washington Star
G News
Frankie M Raymond in Ali Baba at Globe Theatre
Miss Frankie M Raymond, a young star of Henderson’s troupe, played Ganem in Ali Baba during Louise Kissing’s illness at the Globe Theatre. She has appeared in eleven roles including Cinderella and Sinbad, and hails from Salem Massachusetts. The article also notes other theater gossip and upcoming attractions in Boston including The New South and Mavourneen performances.
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Frankie M. Raymond
Globe Theatre
Louise Kissing
Miss Raymond
Henderson
Massachusetts
Salem
Mr. Henderson
Cupid
Ganem
Cinderella
Mardi Gras
Prince Prettiwitz
Sinbad
Ninetta
Salamagundi
Ali Baba
Morgiana
Miss Aanmond
Grand Opera House
Annie Clark
D. K. Higgins
New England
Ellis
Mme, Sealehi
Signors Campanini
del Puente
Emil Fischer
Music Hall
Signorina Castellano
New York
Chicago
M. Henri-Marteau
Gertrude Franklin
Minna van Buren
Eliot Hubbard
W. H. Clark
Ivan Morawski
Martinee
Boston Theatre
Boston
Stuart Robson
Lon F. Brine
Marguerite Lamar
New South
May Irwin
Needy Norman
Bessie Pope
Bessie Lynch
Ida Mulle
Mme
Lizzie Macnichol Vetta
Eddie Foy
Julia Marlowe
Comany
Mrs. Nikisch
Ertato
Charming Dancer
Tiny
Charlotte Hunt
PRESS CLUB ELECTIONS SHOWN AT ANNUAL MEETING
The Boston Press Club held its annual meeting at the club house with secretary and treasurer reports signaling health. Officers elected include President I. E. Whiting Herald first vice-president William V. Alexander Transcript second vice-president B Leighton Beal Post, others listed among directors and committee members from multiple papers.
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Boston Press Club
I. E. Whiting
The
Herald
William V. Alexander
Transcript
B. Leighton Beal
Post
Batang
William Baker
Saturday Evening Gazette
M. P. Curran
Daniel J. Kenniff
George M. Whitaker
American Cultivator
E. J. Carpenter
Advertiser
Jay B. Benton
George H. Brennan
Major A. Green
New Nation
William S. McNary
Democrat
Walter A. Parcelle
Globe
C. Frank Rite
Edwin Stearns
E. L. Bean
Frank C. Brownell
H. J. Dillenpack
the Post
Charles H. Glidden
the Journal
B. P. Holbrook
the News
C. C. Johnson
the Globe
George Mandell
Frank A. Nicholls
Journal
William B. Smart
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Post Publishing Company
Comes
Westingtes Street
Richardson
Tribune Building
E. A. Grozier
Advertisa Intaek
M’kinley Fund
MR. Whitney
Star Course
Dollar Gas Echo
East Boston
Matthews
Observant Citizen
Isaac J. Langings
Park Street Church
Billy” Cashman
Mr. Cashman
Senator Butler
Abe
Crapo
New Bedford
Murray Crane
Berkshire County
Press Club
Brigham
Hudson
Bennett
Everett
Wesllington
Ney
E. Rockwood Hoar
Wendell Phillips
McLaughlin
Water Department
Stony Brook
Bridges
Nann
Tima
Cummings & McLaughlin
Lauren
Livin
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YP. A. Collins
Queen Mary
Tremont
the Press Club
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Ali Bar
Chauncey Olcott
Hoyt’s
Jack Worth
Bingo
Mink Jones
W. H. Currie
Eugene Canfield
Canfield
Currie
Anfield
Mr. Canfield
Marion Manola
John Mason
Fritz
Columbia
Julian Edwards
Mr. Mason
Miss Manola
Boston Museum
Shore- Acres
Herne
Museum
Joseph Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Shaun Rhue
Kerry Gow
Jimmy” Powers
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Terrence Dwyer
Mavourneen
Jack Mason
Mr. Olcott
Arizona Joe
Black Hawks
the Howard
Boylston St
Emerson Piano Co
Tremont St
William Austin
George Milbank
Austin
Golden Gate
Shite
Proprieto General Manage
Tremont Theatre
Abbey, Schoeffel & Gray
Trops
Mgrs
Buckstone
Mr. Robson
Henrietta
Ati Baba
Morgiana and the 40 Thieves
American Extravaganza Co
David Henderson
Hollis
Isaac B. Rich
Miss Marlowe
Crand
Otse
Bartley Campbell
Annie Clarke
RB. U. M.G. Union
Union Hall
Beylgen Street
Caryl BD
Hasekins
Metro Department
General Electric Company
George Peirce
William LL. Baldwin
Howard
C. Cameron
Mgr
Kentucky
Reeves
Burnand
Bertoto
Fay
Nordica
C. A. Ellis
Lititan Norpica
Sorta Scane
Louise Engel
I. Campanini
G. del Puente
Emi Fischer
I. Luckstone
Mmes Nordica
Sealehi
Messrs
Campanini
Fischer
Sexte
Lucia
S:le
Semphon Orchestra
Eugene Tompkins
Joseph R. Grismer
Phee Davie
Wa. A. Brapy
Lilian
Njickel Museaty
Daly
Nico & Harris
C. Frohman
S. Mars
Henry Arthur Jones
Theatre of Arts and Letters
Hoyt
Sense
James A. Herne
Nathaniel Berry
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Chas. F. Atkinson
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Grand Museum
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