Who Will Succeed Beecher at Plymouth Church
The Plymouth Church trustees face a pulpit succession after Beecher. Dr. Joseph Parker of London is the leading candidate per the New York World, admired by Beecher and praised for similar views. Other names include Rev. Matthew C. Julien of New Bedford, with some suggesting a minister markedly different from Beecher.
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Beecher
Plymouth Church
New York World
Joseph Parker
London
England
Mr. Beecher
Parker
City Temple
Holborn
Dr. Parker
Horatio C. King
John T. Howard
Church Society
Lyman Abbott
Plymouth
World
Julien
Trinitarian Church
New Bedford
Fishermen press three mile limit in Nova Scotia politics
Nova Scotia fishermen from Atlantic-bordering counties meet in Hautfax and urge Ottawa to protect the three mile limit against American privileges. They criticize Herald and Chronicle as government organs and discuss repeal foes, plebiscite ideas, and possible summer countermoves. A separate note claims a Forest Hills wreck shows why stores in passenger cars should be abolished due to fire risk.
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Hautfax
N.S
Atlantic
Herald and Chronicle
United States
Fraser
Guysboro
Guysboro Bay
Concord Plans Club In New England League Bid
Concord New Hampshire votes to form a baseball club aiming for admission to the New England league. Officers elected include President J C A Hill and vice presidents Colonel S A Carter G A Blanchard E J Hill with director nominees H H Morrison F W Rollins J F Kent C R Corning F D Abbott C R Schoolcraft F E Brown. Prompted by a proposal at the annual meeting.
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Concord
N. H
The
Baseball Association
J. C. A. Hill
A. Carter
G. A. Blanchard
E. J. Hill
E. Otis
H. H. Morrison
F. W. Rollins
J. F. Kent
C. R. Corning
F. D. Abbott
C. R. Schoolcraft
F. E
Heiser Beats McLaughlin in Eight Inch Balk Line Battle
In Brooklyn, J Randolph Heiser defeated Edward McLaughlin 500 to 421 after 69 innings in the eight inch balk line billiards series. Heiser posted a 717-69 average to McLaughlin's 67-69 as the series moved toward the $2000 a side prize.
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New York
J. Randolph Heiser
Edward McLaughlin
Maurice Daly
Brooklyn
Heiser
McLaughlin
Philadelphia
Subscription Rates and Payment Instructions
Entered as second class matter all money sent at the sender's risk. Checks drafts and money orders should be made payable to the Post Publishing Company.
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Post Publishing Company
Southern industrial growth sparks Alabama to Louisiana
The Boston Post notes rapid Southern industrial development, calling it a remarkable movement. The Manufacturers' Record lists new plants valued at millions across Alabama Arkansas Georgia Kentucky Louisiana and Mississippi, highlighting diversified progress beyond agriculture.
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Manufacturers’ Record of
Baltimore
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Favoritism Charges Hit English Post Office Reform
The English post office faces scandal claims of nepotism and civil service rule evasion. Relatives are alleged to gain appointments with salary levels of 120 pounds in England and 100 pounds in Ireland or Scotland, while lower posts go to treasury-backed political supporters. Postmaster General Raikes is accused of cutting salaries to bypass rules, drawing sharp editorial rebuke.
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Post Office
Times
Pall Mall Gazette
England
Ireland
Scotland
Treasury
Raikes
Forest Hills railway disaster sparks debate on causes and safety
The Forest Hills accident provokes public opinion on likely causes and prevention. Community letters reveal concerns about the bridge’s safety for a long time and mention a petition to the railway company.
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Forest Hills
Campaign in Rhode Island Faces Machine Backlash
The Rhode Island campaign opens with a Republican ticket and April election looming. Voters distrust party bosses, with Governor Wetmore seen as weak and Harris floated as an alternative. Democrats led by John W. Davis push reforms in local government, while Senator Alley is noted as absent amid party demoralization.
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Rhode Island
Witmarr
Providence Journal
Rhodes Island
Wetmore
William A. Flarris
Harris-Corliss Engine Company
Harris
Wilmore
John W. Davis
Alprica
Debates on Bridge Disaster Expose Systemic Railway Flaws
The editorial critiques early speculation on the bridge wreck citing possible causes as unproven and urges restraint. It highlights fragile bridge construction and insufficient track inspection as long term dangers while urging reform and careful investigation by railway commissioners. It also notes political shifts within the Tory leadership and adaptive strategies to maintain power.
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Boston & Providence
Vermont
Jennings's Caustic Study Impacts British Politics
Louis J. Jennings, long associated with the New York Times during Boss Tweed's era, has been elected for Stockport. He has stirred Parliament with a sharp study of Mr. Granstown, defining his political stance and causing a political stir in London.
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Louis J. Jennings
America
New York ‘Times
TWEED
London
Jennings
Stockport
Grans Town
Harvard Relies on Voluntary Prayers and Shared Clergy
Harvard has shifted to nonsectarian, voluntary morning prayers with clergy from multiple denominations leading services. The program includes Thursday vespers and Sunday sermons by distinguished ministers, drawing both students and Cambridge residents, and reducing religious antagonism through cooperative worship.
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Harvard
Yale
Brown
Trinity
Columbia
Princeton
Phillis Brooks
Epward E. Hale
Alexander McKenzie
Grovate A. Gordon
Plummer
Francis G. Preanopy
Mark
Appleton Chapel
Cambridge
Brooklyn Proposes Beecher Memorial Shaft in City
Brooklyn plans a memorial shaft for famous preacher Henry Ward Beecher, praising his ties to the city and suggesting a public tribute. The piece argues Brooklyn should fund the project locally and refrain from seeking nationwide donations.
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Brooklyn
New York
Beecher
No War Between France and Germany Expected Says Leaders
An unnamed authority quotes Emperor William and Prince Bismarck as pledging no attack on France. The Empress reportedly asked M. de Lessers to share his Panama Canal plan, and readers are told this settles the question of war in Europe.
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M. Pe Lessers
France
Germany
William
Brimarck
Berlin
M. Pre Lessiers
Panama Canal
Harvard Greek Department to undergo major personnel changes
Two active professors CROSWELL and DrEr will leave Cambridge. A distinguished member from another university faculty will join the Harvard Greek department, replacing the outgoing leaders as the department retools under new headship at the popular New York school recently left without leadership.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Croswell
DrEr
New York
Cambridge Learns of Faculty Changes and Losses
The notice records the sudden death of Samuel Breatley and Harvard losing Professor Dyer. It notes Cambridge faculty would prosper with proper pay, and introduces Greek department recruit Professor Joan H. Wincut from Johns Hopkins to begin next academic year.
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Samuel Breatley
New York
Harvard
Dyer
Cambridge
Joan H. Wincut
Johns Hopkins University
Window wonders and Browning readings in Boston society
A Boston observer notes shop window displays with automata and Brahma fowl, reflecting urban taste for novelty. He discusses Arthur Howard Pickering’s Browning readings, American servant attitudes, and a New England governor’s militia showiness in Europe, with reflections on cultural perceptions.
Bernhardt's Son Maurice Embraces New York Life
Maurice Bernhardt, tall and gentle, enjoys Hoffman House salon bar and vermouth cocktails. He favors New York over Washington City and works hard to perfect English, saying verree nice with nearly no accent.
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Sarah Bernhardt
Maurice
Hoffman House
New York
Washington City
Arthur Foote concert at Chickering Hall praised for American works
Arthur Foote and George J. Parker performed at Chickering Hall to an appreciative audience. The program featured living composers and American pieces including Foote and Grieg works. Foote displayed strong composing merit but a dry touch as pianist. Parker sang the lighter songs well though Busslied diluted by sentimentality in parts.
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Arthur Foote
George J. Parker
Chickering Hall
Beethoven Faschingsschwank
Paine
Iges Henschel
Thayer
Lynes
Foote
Grieg
Johns
Chadwick
MacDowell
Whiting
Rubinstein
Henschel
Bach
Schumann
Beethoven
Clayton Johns
Parker
Busshed
Queen hosts Gladstone amid London pie gossip
London gossip swirls over Queen Victoria dining with Gladstone and reports of attempting to sway his Liberal stance. The Philadelphia Press notes no belief he could be bribed with a pie.
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Gladstone
London
Philadelphia
Ex-Congressman Haynes Clings to Third Term Hope
The Manchester Union notes Haynes may press on for another term, questioning if press reports misrepresent him. It asks why McKinney's seat is said to be contested and whether the assumption is wrong.
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Haynes
Senators View on Cleveland Renomination Motives
The Cleveland Plaindealer reports Senator Edmunds opines that Democrats will renominate President Cleveland because they have to. The remark is framed as an ironic take on political obligation rather than a firm directive.
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Edmunds
Cleveland
Cleveland Plaindealer
Protection that doesn't protect wages in 19th century Maine
A New York Pest article notes ice harvesters on the Kennebec River in Maine earn $2 per day while Bath ship carpenters in a protected industry earn $150 daily. It contrasts these wages with 1853-54 levels, recalls Bath's shipbuilding prominence, and references higher English shipbuilder wages.
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Kennebec
Maine
Bath
America
England
N. Y
Ind
Little Rhopy's Coming Revolution
The piece critiques Governor Wetmore as aligned with machine interests and notes popular anger over machine legislation tied to the prohibitory law. It mentions a strong Democratic state ticket and signals a potential Republican doubt and a coming political realignment within the next year or two.
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N. Y. Evening Post
Ind
Campaigning Begins Amid Handshakes and Explanations
Savannah Ga news notes that Congressmen start campaigns with public greetings and explanations aimed at voters, signaling a shift to active outreach.
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Savannah (Ga
Pugilists Shake Hands Before They Fight
The article notes the warmth between St. Petersburg and Berlin as they pledge friendship yet warns that warm assurances often precede violent clashes. It frames diplomacy and upcoming conflict in a cautious, editorial tone.
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St. Petersburg
Berlin
Philadelphia Record
Friction in Senate If Balance Tightens
The Atlanta Constitution notes a Republican view that near parity in the Senate will heighten friction and ill-feeling. The piece says Republicans fear the friction, while Democrats welcome the possibility of one more Democratic member increasing the strain.
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Senate
Atlanta
Constitution
A Very Active Old Gentleman
The St James Gazette notes the German Emperor, nearing ninety, maintains high activity. Over two consecutive days last week he received officials and ambassadors, inspected field equipment, worked in his study, drove, dined, attended a concert and theatre, and enjoyed a walk with an aide-de-camp.
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St. James Gazette
Bertin Tageblatt
Count Perponcher
General von Albedyll
Berlin
Count Stolberg- Wernigerode
Petition seeks Wetmore re election in Rhode Island
A Rhode Island petition circulated urges Governor Wetmore to run again. Dartmouth students raise nearly 1700 for the college nine. Henry Langraff of St Louis sentenced to hang April 2 for March 1885 murder. Lawrence public schools to close on St Patrick’s Day. Horace Rand of Newcastle arraigned on postal law charges with 1000 bail. Rev Thomas Weeks resigns from Middle Street Christian Church New Bedford. Henry Bonneau of New Bedford claims 108 years old with four generations at 4056 Pleasant St. Vermont Horse Breeders’ Association fall meeting set for Rutland Sept 7. General E S Bragg of Fond du Lac Wis confined to home by blindness. one eye paralysed yet not certain permanent.
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Rhode Islan
Dartmouth
College
Henry Langraff
St. Louis
Anne Tisch
Lawrence
St. Patrick’s
Horace B. Rand
Newcastle
N. H
United States
Thomas S. Weeks
Middle Street Christian Church
New Bedford
Henry Bonneau
Quebec
Pleasant Street
Vermont Horse Breeders’ Association
Rutland
E. S. Bragg
Fond du Lac
Wis
Miscellany of quotes and anecdotes from late 19th century gossip
A collage of brief items and witticisms on war fears, Missouri militia gaps, stage plans for Anna Dickinson, reactions to Indiana politics, trade dollar redemption, a poker bet involving a wife, Barnum and Forepaugh parade crowds, a Central Asia mountain range named after General Prievalsky, and humorous quips on Tennyson, Roman rings, New York life, and Gladstone at Dollis Hill.
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Europe
Missouri
St. Louis
Anna Dickinson
Zenobia
Aurelian
Wilson Barrett
Indiana
Central Asia
Prievalsky
Burlington Free Press
Tennyson
Lowell
Five Arrests Made in County Fraud Conspiracy
Curiaco March 15. Warden McGarigle of Cook County Hospital Warden Varnell of the county insane asylum Edward McDonald brother of Mike McDonald engineer at the county hospital Richard O. Driscoll book keeper of the Chicago Pharmaceutical Company and James T. Connolly were arrested for conspiracy to defraud the county. Detectives and deputy sheriffs scour the city for others who have brought the county to the verge of bankruptcy.
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Curiaco
McGarigle
Cook County Hospital
Varnell
County Insane Asylum
Edward McDonald
Mike’ McDonald
Richard O. Driscoll
Chicago Pharmaceutical Company
James T. Connolly
Verdict Against Maine Central Railroad In Land Condemnation Case
In Avousta Maine March 15 the Supreme Judicial Court returned a verdict for plaintiff Frazier Gilman of Eden Knox against Maine Central railroad for 8665962 dollars. The judgment stems from the taking and condemning of Gilman land for the railroad shops at Waterville.
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Avousta
Frazier Gilman
Maine Central Railroad
Supreme Judicial Court
Jurp
Eden, Cok
Waterville
Costly Parrot Coffin Displayed At Stein Factory
A wealthy New York widow owns a parrot born in India that helped repel a 19th century burglary. The parrot’s rosewood coffin, finished after six weeks of work, cost 200 dollars and features Persian designs, pink satin, an embroidered pillow, a bevel-edged glass cover, beads, and seventeen golden screws. The bird will be kept in state until the owner’s death, then buried with her.
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N.Y. Tribune
Stein Manufacturing Company
No. 13
Bond Street
Tiffany
India
Hey
Pyle's Pearline Possesses Peculiar Purifying Power
A compact note highlights Pyle's Pearline as having unusual purifying power. The item is described with emphasis on cleaning effect and distinctive qualities.
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