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Reversal in Boston Aldermen Votes on Streets Chief Nomination
The Boston board of aldermen reversed a rejected nomination for superintendent of streets, confirming J Epwin Jones by a bare majority. Critics warn the move is tied to political debts and may harm city interests, amid suspicions about Jones representing Mr. Mreenan.
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Board of Aldermen
J. Epwin Jones
Jones
Mreenan
WhitNey and Tracy Face Navy Building Outlook
The piece notes Mr WhitNey praising his successor in the Navy Department and outlines opportunities for expanding naval power. It observes Mr Tracy’s clear agenda at the start of his term and comments on congressional sparing versus liberal funding, citing twenty two ships under construction and twelve ships funded, with responsibility resting on the new secretary.
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WhitNey
Navy Department
Tracy
Chace Resignation Reflection on Rhode Island Politics
A Washington commentary notes Senator Chace of Rhode Island resigned from conscience after learning his election came via money used at polls. The piece argues Congress should guarantee adequate pay to lawmakers to ensure decent living costs during sessions, linking to wider debates stirred by the salary grab scandal.
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Washington
Chace
Rhode Island
Congress
Spectator Reacts Strictly to Harrison Address
The London Spectator treats President Harrison’s inaugural speech with seriousness, noting the strong influence of Blaine’s views on protectionism and foreign policy. It highlights the administration’s spending approach to counter arguments against high protection, referencing a vigorous pension list and subsidies for education as part of its stated program.
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London Spectator
Harrison
the Spectator
Harmison
Blaine
Spanish America
Republican debt talk warns of Union ruin by surplus
A commentator labels the Union's finances at risk from a surplus, arguing Republican claims of national extravagance dodge tariff reform and threaten the economy. The analysis portrays the Treasury as strained by overspending.
French ministry pursues vigorous policy against revolutionary elements
The new French cabinet backs a hard line, aiming to suppress the Patriotic League and recall the Duc D'Aumale. Prosecutions approved by the Senate and Chamber, with Boulangist defiance noted. Critics warn proscription risks under a republican government, fearing deeper political strife.
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Patriotic League
Duc D’aumale
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Boulanger
Tours
France
Tiaard
Spoils and Patronage in Post Office Reform Debate
The Iowa State Register quotes Colonel James S Clarkson exposing a plan to transfer nearly 64 000 post offices from Democratic to Republican hands to reward campaign workers. The piece argues this signals a return to the spoils system eroding civil service reform and undermining public trust.
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Iowa State Register
James S. Clarkson
Clarkson
Washington
Harrison
Cleveland
Harriison
Blaine
Quay
Post Office Department
Wanamaker
Colonel Clarkson
The Delaware Constitution and Calls for Reform
Political students note growing interest in Delaware’s constitutional reform. Debates center on life tenure for judges and broad gubernatorial appointment power, while the lack of a veto is criticized as a serious omission. A new apportionment is also sought.
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Delaware
Anglophone views on Samoa clash with Berlin in Pacific policy
The Australasian view argues British Samoa policy offends Australian and New Zealand colonists who fear German preponderance in the Pacific. It praises U S actions in forcing Germany to release Samoa, condemns King Matreroa's abdication and German aggression, and urges a united Anglo-Saxon stance despite Bismarck's disavowal of abuses.
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Australia
New Zealand
Sydney
Auckland
San Francisco
Lord Salispury
Prince Bismarck
Great Britain
East Africa
United Kingdom
Samoa
Germany
Pacific
Africa
Auckland Herald
Lord Salisbury
Apia
King Matreroa
MaranPra
United States
Republic
England
Kith
Bismarck
Ger
Delaware constitutional reform and conservative democracy
The article argues Delaware’s unjust representation in the state legislature, noting New Castle County’s larger population but equal seats with Kent and Sussex. It explains the arduous path to amend the constitution, requiring a high-voter turnout and multiple legislative steps, and cites historical hope that democracy is conservative, referencing Sir Henry Maistre.
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New Castle
Wilmington
Kent
Sussex
New Castle County
Delaware
General Assembly
Henry Matre
Berlin Keeps Its Word on Status Quo Ahead of Conference
Nations praise Germany for adhering to the status quo as talks loom. The measured restraint is hailed as salutary for future negotiations and stability in the region.
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Berlin
Remembered editor Samarra Hart and wife in English literary circles
obituary notes Samarra Carter Hart who died in London and his wife, both long active in editing and essay writing. Hart, born 1801, shaped the Amulet, New Monthly Magazine, and Art Journal, edited until 1880, and authored Retrospect of a Long Life. They contributed to American periodicals and supported London benevolent institutions.
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Samarra Carter Hart
London
Mr. Haut
The
Amulet
Camprett
New Monthly
Art Journal
Hatt
Atlantic Monthly
England
Haiti
Miss ANDERSON Withdraws From American Tour
The public regrets Miss ANDERSON's illness forces suspension of the remaining tour. Rumors insisting nervous prostration as the cause are questioned as unfounded. The writer credits her decision to rest and hopes for a full recovery despite harsh newspaper criticism.
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Miss Anderson
St. Louis
Anderson
Sunday liquor guidance and police cloud over New York
A German man was cuffed and kicked by police for delaying on a crowded sidewalk, while a concert hall operated openly on Sunday night. A singer collapsed after distributing drinks, yet owner and patrons kept the venue open, prompting accusations that New York police are inefficient or corrupt.
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New York
Nursery of the American Navy and era of pension talk
The column surveys daily political currents noting Irish and Canadian laborers aboard Gloucester fishing boats, shifts in Treasury staff under Cleveland, and a growing steel rail trust in Chicago. It cites Ohio soldiers promoting general service pensions, with strong opinions on who gains, who pays, and the political stakes ahead for 1890.
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Hubbard Nominated for Consul to Manchester Backed by Hoar
Daniel B. Hubbard of Grafton is expected to be nominated consul to Manchester. Supported by Senator Hoar and a remarkable petition filed at the State Department, the petition is endorsed by New England mill owners and financiers representing $200,000,000 in capital.
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Grafton
Manchester
Hoar
Washington
State Department
Boston remembers Dr. Donald Kennedy a modest benefactor
In Boston, a long tribute recalls Dr. Donald Kennedy, a self made Scot who rose from leather dresser to doctor, built Roxbury landmarks, and valued frugality, kindness, and a belief in spiritualism. The piece notes his family, summers at Nantasket, and a son practicing near Boston, with wife Cora Kennedy Aitken’s poetry. It ends urging caution on morphine use and urging physicians to curb the habit through prudent, directed care.
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R. H. Eddy
N.S. Dodge
Boston
Cora Kennedy Aitken
Scotland
Atlantic
Dr. Kennedy
Europe
Boston Medical and Surgical Journal
Occidentals
Medical Journal
Heavy California Rains Abate Aid Crops and Mining
Despatches from San Diego report the long heavy rains in southern California have ceased. While railroads suffered some damage, the rainfall will greatly benefit crops across the region. The surplus water will also extend the season for placer mining.
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California
San Diego
Remarkable books and relics in late Mr Fields Library
Mrs. James T. Fields's April Scribner's describes notable holdings in the Fields library including memorabilia of Scott De Quincey John Wilson and Dr. John Brown.
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James T. Fields
Scribner’s
Mr. Fields
Scott
de Quincey
John Wilson
John Brown
Pygmalion and Galatea under Bostonians at the Boston Theatre
The Bostonians opened an annual engagement with Pygmalion and Galatea as Boston’s first opera in the piece. The cast included Tom Karl Jessie Bartlett Davis Carlotta Maconda W H Macdonald A C Barnabee Josephine Bartlett Eugene Cowles Louise Cleary Frances Ibbotson Florence Reade Marie Stone Oscar Weil. The performance drew strong crowds despite bad weather and showcased Thomas's music, with praise for the orchestration and soloists.
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Boston Theatre
Boston
Oesens
Tom Karl
Jessie Bartlett Davis Myrine
Carlotta Maconda Leucippe
W. H. Macdonald
A. C. Barnabes
Jessie Ollivier Chloe
Frances Ibbotson
REO
iSevssivesens
Florence Reade Galalem
Ces Cecsssacesas
Marie Stone
Oscar Weil
W. S. Gilbert
Ambroise Thomas
Buffalo
Galatea
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Tom Earl
Pyamalion
H. C. Barnabee
Carlotta Maconda
Josephine Bartlett
Eugene Cowles
Dorothy
Miss Alice Wentworth Delights Chickering Hall Audience
Miss Alice Wentworth presented a varied recital at Chickering Hall with piano, violin, and cello. Richard Heard and Loeffler accompanied, Campanari joined for Rheinberger’s trio. Liszt Jea ne d Arc received its first local hearing, delays noted without explanation.
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Miss Alice Wentworth
Chickering Hall
Miss Wentworth
Richard Heard
Loeffler
C.campanari
Liszt
Jeanne d’Arc
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Reinecke
Oscar Weil
Rubinstein
Godard
Wentworth
Sostenuto
Wieniawski
Campanini Concert Lights Tremont Temple Night Crowd
The Star course finale at Tremont Temple featured the Campanini operatic company with Boston Music Hall orchestra led by Dr. Louis Maas. Del Puente recalled with vigor, Regina di Capra showcased Groebl, De Vere impressed in concerted pieces, while Campanini showed wear yet retained his longtime artistry and audience affection.
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Tremont Temple
Campanini Operatic Concert Company
Boston Music Hall
Louis Maas
Signor del Puente
Miss Groebl
Gounod
Signorina Clementina de Vere
Signor Campanini
Boston
Musical Notes at Boston Hall Attend Byran Testimonial
A complimentary testimonial to Mrs. Flora E Barry at Boston Music Hall features Annie Louisé Cary-Raymond and a lineup of artists including The Berkeley quartet Marie Bissell Loomis L Danforth Sarah Barron Anderson E Humphrey Allen George J Parker Myron W Whitney T Adamowski Fritz Giese B J Lang Arthur Foote Leon Keach with committees headed by John 5 Dwight Parker Browne B J Lang and A A Folsom Maria B Porter John H Bucsper Julia Ward Howe Dexter Pie and the debut of Sionor Perotti Texas City lad promises to be a notable event as seat sales begin.
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Flora E. Barry
Boston Music Hall
Annie Louisé Cary-Raymond
Berkeley Quartet
New York
Marie Bissell
Loomis L. Danforth
Sarah Barron Anderson
E. Humphrey Allen
George J. Parker
Myron W. Whitney
T. Adamowski
Music Hall
Gounod Faust Presented Under Herbert's Direction
Miss Emma Judi with Signor Petrotti present as concert company accompanies the second act of Gounod Faust. The performance will feature costumes and scenery directed by Victor Herbert.
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Emma Judi
Signor Perotti
Gounod
Faust
Victor Herbert
Variety of snippets and witticisms from early papers
A collage of quick quips and anecdotes spans topics from travel and manners to Prohibition and politics. Highlights include humorous exchanges about confections and beds, a New Mexico retraction over slander, Bernhardt contrasted with a rival on the track, a Princeton professor's failed lesson on impression, and a molasses candy mishap aboard a Seventh Avenue car.
Notable Society Notes From The Era Of Diplomats And Leaders
Sir Julian Pauncefote sails for the United States on April 13 as the new British minister. Ex-President Cleveland named honorary member of the New York Young Men's Democratic Club. William C. Whitney visits Boston to see his brother Henry M. Whitney. James Russell Lowell hosted by Fellow Craft Club of New York with R W Gilder Julian Ralph and George Parsons Lathrop present. Reverend Theodore F Wright to lead New Church Theological School in Cambridge. Queen Victoria cited as petulant in late years. Governor Hill reportedly engaged to Miss Hotchkiss of Elmira. Young King Alexander of Servia described as tall bright and intelligent though insincere. Mrs James K Polk refutes calico dress claim at Jacksons inaugural ball citing her Paris pink satin gown and lace.
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United States
Cleveland
New York
George Parsons Lathrop
Theodore F. Wright
New Jerusalem Society
Bridgewater
Harvard University
New Church Theological School
Quincy Street
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Victoria
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Albany
Governor Hill
Hotchkiss
Elmira
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Alexander
Servia
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General Jackson
White House
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