Hospital in Baltimore Opens Then Hopkins Legacy Recalled
Boston paper notes the Baltimore hospital opened Tuesday with an endowment near three and a half million dollars. It praises the 17 buildings as among the finest worldwide and marks the endowment as a noble memorial to Jonas Hopkins. Also discusses civil service reform debates and Wanamaker’s stance and Republican plans for next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Hopkins
Baltimore
Hopkins
University
Philadelphia Inquirer
Postmaster-General
Civil Service
Postal Inspection Service
Wanamaker
Philadelphia Republican
Public Service Policy and Pension Bureau Rulings Stir Debate
The article critiques Corporal Tanner as head of the pension bureau for favoring sentiment over justice in removals and tenure. It contrasts his stance with his superior’s claim that only public service interests justify removals. It also discusses Secretary Windom’s opposition to taxing Canadian freight cars, linking tariffs to broader trade and protectionism debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Pension Bureau
W1nvom
Canada
High Tariff
United States
Windom
Missouri ballot reform bill limits cities over five thousand
The Missouri Legislature adopts a ballot reform restricting application to towns and cities with more than 5000 inhabitants. Critics warn the rural vote remains unrestricted and fear corrupt methods will shift to the countryside. Supporters call the measure unimpeachable apart from a compromise on broader reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Southwest
Maine
Pennsylvania
City of Paris Smashes Ocean Run Record to New York
The steamship City of Paris arrived at Sandy Hook after five days and twenty three hours from Queens Town, beating the Etruria’s previous mark by over two hours. It also set a record for a single day with 511 knots, surpassing the Umbria’s 505. The vessel thus largely fulfills reasonable expectations for breaking the ocean record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Queenstown
New York
Sandy Hook
Etruria
Umbria
Question on Ocean Passage Time and New Ships
The text questions the value of a shorter ocean crossing time claiming five days is unlikely and notes curiosity about the benefits of an hour or two gained. It suggests that summer voyages of new ships may clarify the issue and offer insight into the practical advantages.
Ousting of Smiru by Gill Roy Ends NY Public Works Clash
In New York the office of commissioner of public works changes hands after a law backed seizure. Smiru resigns delivery of office and papers to Gill Roy with keys to desk and door as Under-Sheriff Sexton reads a Barrett warrant. The scene is hailed as a lasting municipal politics moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commissioner of Public Works
Smitu
Gilroy
Grant
Smitru
Gilkey
Smiru
Evening Post
Mr. Smirx
Sexton
Mr. Smirny
Martin
Barrett
Ludlow Street
Gillroy
Mr. Smith
A Bill for Politics in Boston Street Commission Plan
The House advances a City Hall scheme to replace the elective Board of Street Commissioners and merge key city offices under three commissioners. Critics urge that the measure undermines executive responsibility and resembles partisan power plays, warning against a retrograde consolidation of municipal control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Committee
Board of Street Commissioners
Boston
House
City Hall
Hart
Board of Aldermen
East Boston Ferries
Exponent of Russian policy counted as tyrant minister
Count Dimitri Touster, once minister of public instruction and later interior, died after a career marked by reactionary rule. His policy toward education sought to crush Nihilism by restricting learning, turning schools into torture chambers and limiting public education to three percent. His death closes a controversial chapter in Tsarist governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimitri Toustor
Toustor
Alexander III
Schouwaloff
Russia
Count Touister
ToustTol
Tolstor
Peter
England
Great Northern Empire
Europe
Japan
China
ToLister
Toxstor
Partisan reform bill feared to forge city political machine
The piece denounces a reform bill as partisan, arguing it would concentrate power, undermine accountability, and build a sweeping political machine shaping city government, with critics noting city officials and aldermen support it for spoils. It compares to Tsarist suppression inclinations and church-state control in Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
City Hall
Heroism of Captain Marnext Sparks London Fund
London raises a fund in recognition of Captain Marnext for rescues aboard the steamship Danmark. Captain Murrell, who acknowledges only duty, has given the collected money to the survivors, exemplifying the measure of true heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marnext
Danmark
London
Murrell
Telegraph Bias Shifts as Harrison Supporter Faces Scrutiny
The Philadelphia Telegraph criticizes the Harrison administration for abandoning its campaign pledges and platform. It argues the party has lost independent backers while courting self serving politicians seeking only offices and favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Telegraph
Telegraph
Harrison
Met Museum Dress Code Sparks Door Keeper Incident
An eye witness reports two men were turned away at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on a free day for not meeting the dress standard. General CESNOLA explains the policy as a test of art appreciation tied to social status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Museum
New York
Cesnola
Boylston Club Concert Praised for Masterful Vocal Unity
The Boylston Club concert offered a historical survey of madrigals glees and part songs from Waelrant to Benedict. Conductor George Osgood earned praise for meticulous preparation and magnetic rapport with his chorus. Pianist Miss Bessie Stearns Brown impressed with Leschitizky and Rameau pieces, hinting she may become a local favorite. ARTHUR WELD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston Club
Waelrant
Orlando di Lasso
Tosta
Palestrina
Wilbye
Dowland
Morley
Arne
Spofforth
Horsley
Bishop
Sir Julius Benedict
George Osgood
Emmehad St. Paul
Harvard College Chapel
Christoph Bach
R. Osgood
Osgood
Boston
Bessie Stearns Brown
Germany
Leschitizky
Rameau
Rasly
Arthur Weld
Dressmakers of the Future at Winthrop School Exhibit
Pupils from Winthrop School Tremont Street presented an annual sewing exhibition in the recitation hall. Miss Cummings teaches the dressmaking class and the display included outfits by young makers ages nine to eleven. Inspectors included Miss Lucertia Hale, Miss Amelia Morrill, and Mrs. Alpheus Hardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop School
Tremont Street
Cummings
Lute
Lucretia Hale
Amelia Morrill
Alpheus Hardy
Boston's lost open spaces and vandalism debate
A Boston voice laments modern indifference to streets and trees, recalls a time of civic guardianship under Josiah Quincy, and warns that vandalism in the Public Library site and Public Garden reflects a broader decline. It cites a real estate anecdote about a colored housing initiative to resist prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Visit of Fairfax and Randolphs to Count Schwate at Brookline
Personal guests from Virginia arrive yesterday at Brookline for a visit to Count Schwate, descendants of General Washington. They plan to tour Harvard today and stay a few days. An advertisement in a Washington paper offers a saddle horse for sale by George Bancroft, 1623 H Street, noting Bancroft’s health has forced him to give up daily rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Fairfax
Charles M. Randolph
Virginia
Brookline
Count Schwate
Washington
General Washington
Harvard
H Street
Grorce Bancroft
Miss Kate Drexel Joins Sisters of Mercy in Pittsburg
The Drexel family fortune continues to unfold as Miss Kate Drexel, second daughter of the late Francis A Drexel of Philadelphia who left 6 000 000 to each of his three daughters, enters as a postulant of the Order of the Sisters of Mercy at Pittsburg with support for philanthropic works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Peenel
Francis A. Drexel
Philadelphia
Order of the Sisters of Mercy
Pittsburg
May Wedding at Rich Residence in Highlands
At 965 Parker Street Highlands, Lena S. Rich married Rev. Julian S. Cutter of Marblehead Universalist Church. The ceremony by Rev. A A. Miner. Bride wore crushed rose cashmere. Reception limited to intimate family friends. They will reside at the Marblehead parsonage after a short tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Rich
Parker Street
Highlands
Lena
S. Rich
Julian S. Cutter
Universalist Church
Marblehead
A. A. Miner
Cutter
Universalist Parsonage
Brilliant Wakefield wedding unites Clarence Deffendah and Miss H Ella Roberts
May 8 Wakefield report: Clarence A Deffendah of Boston and Miss H Ella Roberts wed at Lakeside Main Street with Rev George E Harr and Rev N R Everts officiating. 400 guests from Boston Malden Somerville Cambridge attend. Couples depart for Boston on a tour and will reside in Wakefield upon return. A second quiet wedding linked James F Emerson of Emerson Sons shoe makers and Miss Lucy Woods. In Fall River Jeanette Milne daughter of ex Representative John E Milne wed Edward Beech as Rev Dr Mix officiates at the bride’s parents’ home. large reception follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Clarence A. Deffendah
Boston
Fitchburg Railroad
H. Ella Roberts
Peter S. Roberts
George E. Harr
Charlestown
N. R. Everts
Main Street
Malden
Somerville
Cambridge
W. Bates
Herbert H. Roberts
B. A. Danielson
B. P.crenner
James F. Emerson
Emerson Sons
Lucy Woods
Wallace
Emerson
Falll River
Jeanette Milne
John E. Milne
The
Fall River News
Edward Beech
Dr. Mix
Central Congregational Church
Pastor Installed at First Presbyterian Columbus Ave
After eighteen months without a pastor the First Presbyterian Church at Columbus Avenue installed Rev. William Adams D D as spiritual director. The service included invocations by Rev. A Burrows, readings, choir anthems, and a charge by Prof George F Moore of Andover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Columbus Avenue
William Adams
D.D
A. Burrows
South Boston
J. L. Scott
George F. Moore
Andover
Annie McKissick
8. C. Gunn
Adams
Boston Stationers' Club Dines at Young's in Honor
About forty Boston Stationers' Club members dined at Young's with guests including Hon. Alex H. Rice Colonel H. T. Rockwell and James W. Clarke. After a short business meeting ex Governor Rice spoke on paper making and the link between paper manufacturers and stationers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Stationers’ Club
Young’s
Alex. H. Rice
H. T. Rockwell
James W. Clarke
John 8. Hooper
A. L. Delesdernier
George ©. Whittemore
Edward E. Clark
A. K. Pratt
Samuel Hobbs
Samuel Ward
J. C. Bridgman
Henry A. Lawrence
Rockwell
J. W. Clarke
Dudley H. Prescott
Colored editor urges President Harrison on appointments
William Murrell of Jersey City, editor of the Trumpeter, tells President Harrison that appointing white and protectionist Democrats could split the Republicans. He argues such a policy would alienate Black voters and shift power to Democrats. The president shows interest and may renew the call. The dilemma risks Mugwumpery labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
William Murrell
Jersey City
Trumpeter
Harrison
Birmingham
South
North
Murrell
White House
Mugwumpery
Private Granite Workers Meeting Held at 16 Howara Street
A special meeting of the Granite Cutters was held last evening at 16 Howara street. Proceedings were private and no information was obtained. The session carried significant importance and did not adjourn until a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howara Street
Cited Quips and Quirks Spark Quick Takes Across Nations
A collage of puns and anecdotes spans humor from Harper’s Bazaar to Burlington Free Press. Notable bits include playful debates on women smoking, a queer divorce case poetry moment, a St Louis mule tale, anatomy humor, a boy’s reward tale, and a Parisian glove cue used to spot Americans abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
General Butler
Admiral Porter
Chicago
St. Louis
Henry Gibbons
Marquis of Queensberry
Bobby
Harper’s Bazar
Travis
Johnny
Johnny Dumpsey
Diggin
Burlington Free Press
Imperial Court of
Berlin
Frederick
Washington
Boston Navy Yard
Bunker Hill
Joseph Warren
Paris
Philadelphia
The Protective Broom
An old verse notes how a sailorly admiral in Holland maims a broom as a shipboard symbol. The poem mocks naively sweeping seas and threats, ending with a claim that aliens seized the flag to save themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Peru
N. Y
London Gaiety Burlesque At Hollis Street Theatre
The London Gaiety company performs Miss Esmeralda at Hollis Street Theatre in the second week with Nellie Farren and Fred Leslie renewed triumphs. Lind Grey and Marriott receive enthusiastic encores. Next week Mr Daly's company arrives. Our Irish Visitors dominates Grand Opera House with Murray as Colonel Gilhooley and Murphy as Jerry McGinnis. Lotta Thornton sings well as Arabella. McKenna's Flirtation continues at Howard Atheneum. Le Voyage en Suisse heads Globe Theatre. Ed Hanlon leads a witty, popular show. A Dark Secret is announced for next Monday. Performances during Le Voyage en Suisse run 2 and 8 with doors opening half an hour prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Gaiety Company
Hollis Street
Esmeralda
Nellie Farren
Fred Leslie
J. M. Hill
Grand Opera House
Thomas E. Murray
Colonel Gilhooley
Mark Murphy
Jerry McGinnis
New York
Globe Theatre
Ed Hanlon
Current Comment In A Trance From Louisville Courier- Journal
In the Louisville Courier Journal the writer notes civil service reform remains alive though stalled in a four year trance. The column reflects Democratic sentiment on reform and political patience amid slow progress and cyclical policy debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Reform
Louisville Courier- Journal
Dem
Prohibitionist Rewarded in Political Appointment
The piece notes a Republican push for an favored office and signals surprise at the appointment of Dr Dorchester. It questions if Wanamaker influenced the choice or if General Harrison endorsed Dorchester based on a Boston Journal editorial stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Dorchester
Brother Wanamaker
General Harrison
Boston Journal
N. Y
Demonstration Needed For Rail Mail Service Removals
Superintendent Bell defended wholesale removals from the railway mail service citing returns of men with records of competence. The commentary argues haste to reinstate workers prior to examination undermines acceptance, urging actual testing to prove capability before reemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Providence Journal
Ind
Tariff Reform and the New States
The Philadelphia Record argues new states lack manufacturing base and pay taxes on most goods, so tariffs hurt them and hinder growth. It urges thorough canvassing by tariff reform supporters to prevent a false verdict and to keep party considerations out of the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Tariff Reform
Philadelphia Record (Ind
Vose Piano Factory Polishes Out Workers
About 40 to 45 polishers and varnishers at the Vose Piano Factory in the Waltham and Washington area were discharged after a rush period. The workers, members of the Labor Union, acted to protect newer unskilled colleagues as the firm planned layoffs, claiming skilled status and wages of at least $18 weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vose Piano
Waltham and
Washington Streets
Vose & Sons Company
New England Piano Company
Thomas F. Scanlon
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Boston Post
Washington Street
Totskol
Quincy
Josiah Quincy
Back Bay
Bedford Place
Christ Church
Salem Street
College Delta
Memorial Hall
Boston Neck
Cambridgeport
Shawmut Avenue
the Highlands
McKenna
Howard Atheneum
Hugh Fay
William Barry
Sylvester Cornish
Vose
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