Assault on civil service grows in Senate drift
The Boston paper reports fear that the civil service assault begun in the House by Mr Lope will succeed in the Senate led by Mr Hoar. A joint resolution to remove civil service rules for appointing thirty medical examiners in the Pension Office has passed Senate committee and becomes a party measure. Senator Cockrell signals a similar amendment while Kern’s gag rules in the House are cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lope
House
Hoar
Senate
Cock- Rell
Harrison's political favors questioned amid diplomatic shifts
The piece questions President Harrison's generosity in appointments and notes potential rewards for General Mahone. It discusses European diplomacy after Bismarck's resignation, warnings of war, and hints at a move toward general disarmament influenced by imperial caution and democratic currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York Times
Bismarck
Bismmarck
Wii
Europe
Haste in recognizing Brazil republic draws sharp critique
The piece denounces President Harrison for recognizing a republic that may not exist and for backing a movement foreign to U S interests. It cites Rio News arguing the 15 November revolution did not reflect popular will and condemns the current government as a dictatorship with arbitrary power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio News
Harrison
United States
City Hall clashes over mayor's street chief nominee
The News accuses Mayor Hart of consolidating personal rule and criticizes the Aldermen for backing the mayor's choice for superintendent of streets. It argues Meegan’s reinstatement was unjust and signals mismanagement resurfacing in the paving department and civil service violations tied to political influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Meehan
Paving
Hart
Split Views On Bismarck Resignation From Washington And London
Washington diplomats see improved European stability since Bismarck’s retirement with the czar touched and William II drifting toward pacific policy. In London, a diplomat cites a disaster looming as the triple alliance may weaken or pivot toward war, with the German emperor selecting a soldier to steer negotiations. The era remains unpredictable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Washington
London
William
New York Tribune
Europe
Farmers face tariff clash over Canadian imports
The piece argues that a Republican tariff bill taxing Canadian farm products would harm New England farmers by raising prices on imports like eggs hay and potatoes while provoking retaliation and reduced trade with Canada, undermining the home market and local manufacturing profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Doper
New England
Enduring Truths Behind Law and Divorce Rights
The text argues that legal safeguards protect rights rather than obstruct them and that misuse of divorce provisions can be exploited for unjust ends. It asserts conspiracies may be inferred from unlawful conduct, not direct agreement, and that the verdict reflects substantial justice, warning against tampering with the law.
Kentucky Lottery Bans Planned Tickets and Trading
Amid looming anti lottery moves, a senator alleged a bribe to sway votes. The Governor convened a swift legislative session and bills were amended to criminalize bringing into the state or owning lottery tickets, buying or selling them. Kentucky shows a rare display of virtue in gambling reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Pigeons Versus Wires in Brussels Transit Tale
In Brussels the conflict between pigeon owners and the telephone company grows over wires hung across streets. Pigeons allegedly collide with fine lines and suffer fatal injuries, challenging claims that European cities keep wires underground. The piece mulls whether Beknian pigeons fly unusually low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Telephone Company
Europe
Professor Huxey Denounces Equalitarian Theory
In April Popular Science the professor argues that human equality is not a fact and that social theories based on equal labor value are impractical. He warns Nationalists who ground politics on wage parity may mistake reality and drift into absurd positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huxey
Eience
Townsman and Senator Clash Over Foreign Mission Plans
A Washington anecdote recalls a townsman of General Jackson who sought a foreign mission after inauguration and left with an old coat. Senator Buarr’s scheme would have cost 877 million dollars, now trimmed to 19 million. If discouraged, it may pass within six hours, as he presses a bill named the Briain bill but avoids fixed details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Washington
Buarr
The Diamond Promise and the Young Man in San Francisco
A tale recalls Hor who hid a diamond from Ku Kv for ten years. An expert valued the stone at 87500, but Hor had sworn as a minor that he would keep it. He sold the diamond, now seeks a laundry business and a wife in San Francisco, raising questions of faithfulness and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hor
Ku Ku
San Francisco
Boston tastes clash with grand army garden designs
In Boston a critic questions Mayor Hart’s floral designs for the Public Garden ahead of the Grand Army encampment, urging natural, free-form plantings over formal patriotic motifs and citing art education as a city concern. The piece also surveys dog breed entries at a beach show and reviews Patti in Lakme, criticizing staging, ballet, and acoustics at Mechanics Hall and Tremont Theatre.
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Hart
Doogue
Boston
Sydney Smith
St. Paul’s
Massachusetts
City of
New York
Grand Army
Patti
Leo Delibes
Sylvia
Signor Sapio
Lakme Sv Ceeveeneeeees
Mme
Adelina Patti
Vadd
Rose
Elfen
Mme. Patti
Lakme
Geraldo
Signor Migliara
Federico
Mme. Fabbri
Vallika
Signor Vanni
Hagi
Signor Marcassa
Viakanta
William Seymour
Tremont Theatre
Tagliani
Fanny Elssler
Ladime
Martha
Mechanics’ Hall
Lilli Lehmann
Edward Lloyd
Music Hall
Tamagno
Arthur Weld
From Wealth to Stocks and Speculation in Gossip
The report notes Sir William Gut left a fortune of over 2 million after rising from poverty to medical success. It says his wealth came mainly from quick stock turns via tips from city magnates who were his patients, shaping thoughts on medicine and speculation among youths. It then contrasts Virginia’s Governor choosing modest staff, and questions if Massachusetts would follow similar staff standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilriamm Gut
London
Tariff Bill Brings Protest From Free Traders
The Tribune argues that the tariff bill fails to meet free traders’ approval and that steady proponents of high protection not only withhold support but oppose the bill’s provisions. Honors are easy, dear Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Baseball Arrives in England as Amateur Club Formed
The great American game takes root in Manchester with plans for more clubs. The writer argues English fans will only grasp the full game with ten thousand dollar professionals and league infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Manchester
Reporter Hidden Behind Curtain in Flack Jury Deliberations
A New York newspaper report notes a journalist concealed behind a curtain to hear the Flack jury discussion. He was discovered and removed by standard legal means. The piece also comments on imperial diplomacy and mentions Hor Lina and a tale of Ku Ku and Tre An Lex ending with a white stone keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Italian Opera Otello Matinee Delights and Flaws
The Saturday matinee of Otello drew a large audience with Albanisuper and Tamagno noted as unsatisfactory while Del Puente impressed. the orchestra and chorus were rough. Mme Albani’s Desdemona drew prolonged enthusiasm, likened to historic Verdi roles for beauty and difficulty.
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Otello
Albanisuper
Tamagno
del Puente
Mme. Albani
Desdemona
Jenny Lind
Verma
Titiens
Valentine
Symphony Orchestra Tour Draws Record Audiences
The Boston Symphony Orchestra's recent tour to New Haven New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington is praised as the most successful yet with New York's concert drawing the largest orchestral audience to date despite lacking a soloist.
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Symphony Orchestra
Boston Symphony Orchestra
New Haven
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Schumann
Beethoven
Concert Glory in Washington as Nikisch Triumphs
The Lincoln Hall in Washington sold out its 1600 seats at noon for a Nikisch concert, with a full audience of statesmen diplomats and society leaders. The Baltimore Peabody Institute Orchestra attracted educated musicians and local society figures. The Philadelphia Academy of Music drew 3000 in a packed result, and a laurel wreath in Hungary’s colors was awarded to Mr. Nikisch.
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Academy of Music
Philadelphia
Boston
Baltimore
Peabody Institute Orchestra
Washington
Lincoln Hall
Hungary
Nikisch
Musical Notes and Upcoming Conservatory Concerts Across Major Halls
Upcoming concerts feature B J Lang in Chickering Hall with Dvorak Beethoven and Mozart works. Washington hosts inaugural American composers concert March 26 under Frank Van der Stucken with Arthur Foote Whiting Jew Dowell Bird Gleason Paine and others. Cecilia Club concert March 27 presents Foote Brahms Massenet with Mrs Patrick Walker Whittier Johnson Brine and others. Thomas P. Currier named musical critic for Sunday Courier. Arthur Whiting Kneisel Quartet perform American works at Steinart Hall. Ascanio at Grand Opera Paris lauded by Miss Eames. Dr Hans von Billow’s Saale voyage delays Music Hall appearance. tour opening postponed to Thursday.
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B. J. Lang
Chickering Hall
Harriet Whittier
Mac. Dowell
Dvorak
Beethoven
Mozart
B. L. Whelpley
Louise May
Arthur Foote
National Conservatory of Music
New York
Washington
Arthur Whiting
E. A. JewDowell
Arthur Bird
F. G. Gleason
F. van der Stucken
S. K. Paine
H. H. Huss
C W. Chadwick
Arthur Weld
Dudley Buck
Margaret Lani
Wilson G. Smith
W. W. Gilchrist
Frank van der Stucken
Cecilia Club
Saale
Hans von Billow
Harsh musings on life and art in a Sunday Herald style
A collage of pithy quotes and snippet paragraphs on fate, education, fashion, literature, and art. Notes include reflections on endurance in prosperity, a joke about a gown and figures, and anecdotes about Zubai, Howells, Bret Harte, Rosalie Peters, and a Meissonier exhibition with the tale of The Woman in Spectacles.
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Andrew Lang
London Daily News
Bret Harte
Howells
Isabel
Rosalie Peters
Cadby
Providence Journal
Mississippi
Jake
M. Meissonier
The
Fine Arts Society
Argenteuil
Paris
Normandy
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Ship News
Boston Most
Mahone
Virginia
General Rathbone
WinmotHs
New Orleans
Daniel Lake
Brooklyn
N. Y
Dudley
Department of Agriculture
J. R. DopGe
Dople
Italy
Japan
India
Boston Journal
Congress
Agricultural Department
McKinley
Flack
FuAck
Filace
Colonel Fellows
Mary E. Flack
Museum of Fine Arts
Blenheim Castle
Marlborough
Chesapeake Bay
Russia
France
Toul
Lina
Tre An Lex
Tre
Thomas P. Currier
Louis C. Elson
Sunday Courier
Kneisel
Steinart Hall
Arthur Joote
G. W. Chadwick
Ascanio
Saint-Saéns
Benvenuto Cellini
MM. Paul Meurice
Louis Gallet
Grand Opera
Miss Eames
Somerville Journal
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