Dakota moves toward statehood as South Dakota ratifies Sioux Falls constitution
Boston post reports that on Tuesday May 14 1889 South Dakota electors will ratify the 1885 Sioux Falls constitution and elect delegates to a July 4 constitutional convention in Sioux Falls. The convention would address amendments including renaming the state to South Dakota and redrawing boundaries per the enabling act. The state is divided into 25 districts with three delegates each and minority representation used, two names per ballot. The outcome is largely viewed as certain.
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Dakota
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Samoa salvage efforts under Admiral Kimberty continue
Admiral Kimberty and officers strive to save government property after Samoa action. The Nipsic floated and sailed toward Auckland but returned after a rudder accident. Trenton and Vandalia are wrecks though saved guns and stores offer hope. native divers aided recovery.
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Samoa
Kimberty
Auckland
Trenton
Vandalia
Admiral Kimberly Seeks Fast Return Trip to San Francisco
Admiral Kimberly urgently seeks a means to bring sailors under his command back to San Francisco from Samoa. The Samoa station incurs great inconvenience and cost, and initial plans with the Mari posa of Oceanic line fell through due to no available room. Critics question why a fast San Francisco charter was not arranged immediately after the first despatches.
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Kimperly
San Francisco
Samoa
Mariposa
Oceanic Line
Apia
Sydney
Wilson
Auckland
Secretary of the Navy
Kimberly
Labor strife at Clark Thread prompts Scotch yarn imports
The piece notes spinners on strike at Clark Thread Co in New Jersey. Yarn will arrive from Scotland to keep mills running as the company cannot exceed its production while workers protest. It also covers local politics with Livermore confirmed as park commissioner amid factional maneuvering and critiques of pension reform under Commissioner Tanner.
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New Jersey
Clark Thread Company
Scotland
Colonel Livermore
Park
MicHar
Merriman
Livermore
Harrington
Arwoop
Oklahoma lands and depredations by deputies stir unrest
The piece notes widespread discontent in Oklahoma with 20 000 residents facing insecurity and despair over land prospects. It accuses deputy marshals of preemptively seizing claims to maintain order, urging an Interior Department investigation to restore respect for government and law.
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Oklahoma
Secretary of the Interior
Appointment of Mr Chase in Back Bay paving department
A Friday statement claimed the Back Bay paving foreman vacancy caused by Mr Dunne’s removal was filled by transferring sub foreman Mr Chase from the park department without examination. The report notes this act as illegal per formal information.
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Civil Service Commission
Chase
Jones
Civil Service Commissioners
Back Bay
Dunne
Park Department
Courageous Carmine? Captain Karlova Stops Rugia Fire
The Rugia fires aboard in mid ocean were subdued after Captain Karlova directed steam flooding the hold, saving ship and passengers. The incident highlights dangers of cotton cargoes and calls for investigation and new safety measures for passenger steamers.
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Rugia
Ocean
City of
Montreal
Karlowwa
Karlova
Mur-Rell
Missouri
New York
Postmaster General WANAMAKER Defends Nonremoval
Wanamaker reveals a new reason for not removing incumbents citing a Republican Senate that confirmed the appointments. The remark appears in response to persistent demand for a specific postmaster’s removal, pleasing some administration members by offering a reason against removals.
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Wanamaker
Senate
Floral charms and seating sense in Boston streets
In Boston proper, May sunshine brings wisteria blooms to West End houses and Japanese ivy to the Somerset Club. The essay praises outdoor greenery as inexpensive, urges more benches on the Beacon Street and Charles Street malls, and cautions on Common seating needs while noting portable seat hire. It also humorously notes the modern quest for a good horse and offers practical tips to avoid being swindled by migratory dealers and touts.
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Harrison Gray Otis
Somerset Club
Rhoades
Washington and
Court Streets
Dr. Holmes
Boston
Apollo
Beacon Street
Charles Street
Paris
Tuileries
Palais Royal
The Lottery of Love at Hollis Street Theatre
Boston theatre review of Mr. Daly's company staging The Lottery of Love an adaptation of Les Surprises du Divorce with mixed humor and weak plotting. Critics credit Coquelin and Mme Patry for wit while faulting Daly's troupe for overtraining and mechanical performances across principal cast.
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Augustin Daly
Hollis Street Theatre
Mars
M. Coquelin
Mme. Patry
Daly
Newport
Niagara
Old Point Comfort
Chicago
Kamschatka
James Lewis
Miss Rehan
Gilbert
John Drew
Rehan
Sara Chalmers
Kitty Cheatham
Hiaine
George Clarke
Mr. Bond
Mr. Lewis
Théatre Francais
Pinafore Revival Impresses Boston Audience at Theatre
The Boston Theatre hosted a revival of Pinafore by Tompkins company. Notable praise went to Digby Bell for Sir Joseph and J. C. Miron for Deadeye. The cast featured Fessenden Ralph Rackstraw and Georgine von Tenue Josephine with strong chorus and supportive orchestra. Pinafore will be repeated through the week.
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William Redmund
Thomas Barry
Boston
Herminie
Grand Opera House
Boston Theatre
Tompkins
Fessenden
Joseph Porter
K.C.B. Aigerrmem
Amie
Digby Bel
Corcoran
M. Babcock
Ralph Rackstraw
W. H. Fessenden
Dick Deadeye
Miron
Bill Boomay
Josephine
Georgine von Tenue
Little Buttercup
Aura Joyce-Bell
Pone Kote
Cain Annie Belle Hinckley
Digby Bell
Sir Joseph
George Wilson
J. C. Miron
Deadeye
Messrs
Gilbert and Sullivan
The Ticket of Leave Man at the Museum
Mr. Mason presented the Ticket of Leave Man with a strong, almost admirable Bob Brierly performance. Hawkshaw highlighted Mr. Pitt in an unusual range, while Leslie Allen’s Melter Moss as the Jew showed careful, clever acting. other roles varied in merit.
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Mrs. Vincent
Sam
Boston
Josie Orton
Pitt
Mason
Mr. Mason
Museum
Bob Brierly
Hawkshaw
Mr. Pitt
Leslie Allen
Melter Moss
Boylston Club Concert Praised For Osgood Conducting
The Boylston Club under George Osgood delivers a praised repeat madrigal concert. It educates the public in contrapuntal choral work with finish and musical interpretation. The Bach motet shines, and earnest work by Osgood places him among top vocal conductors. Arthur Weld.
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Boylston Club
George Osgood
Christoph Bach
Osgood
Garfield era cottage sold at Elberon auction
General Francklyn's Elberon cottage where President Garfield died sold at public sale to satisfy a mortgage. The furniture remains as at his death. Also noted, Henry C. Payne may become president of Western consolidated branches at twelve thousand dollars a year, and Mrs. Cleveland plans to take Oak View on June 1 with her daughters and pets still there.
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Elberon
N. J
Garfield
Milwaukee
Bell Telephone Company
Henry C. Payne
Western Consolidated
Payne
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Washington Post
Harvey Lindsley
Oak View
Cleveland
Fairchild
America’s Exhibit Inferior in the American Section at the Fair
G W Smalley critiques the American section noting a lack of a unified design and careless arrangement. He points to a jumble of booths from silversmiths to corsets, wax figures, and washing tubs, arguing the space is not insignificant but the display is. He laments the absence of cohesive taste and doubts America will win prizes.
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G. W. Smalley
N. ¥. Tribune
America
Injunction Bars Oregon Transcontinental Stock Issue
A court granted an injunction yesterday restraining the Proposed issue of new stock by the Oregon Transcontinental Company. The order also bars any sale or disposition of its holdings or Oregon Navigation stock, in a move against the Villard interest.
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Oregon Transcontinental Company
Oregon Navigation
Villard
Erratic Anecdotes and Oddities From Various Papers
A collage of quips and brief items recounts oddities from newspapers: a Colorado apothecary labeled a drachm shop, a California obituary tribute, a Greek-reading boast, Pittsburg liquor license news, General Butler’s doubts about a logbook, a father explains one eyeglass fashion, a fond proposal mishap, soda at a drugstore, orange eggnog luncheons, a New Haven collie delivering a license note, and an Ogden acrostic joke. The notes include celebrations of Ogden and Cleveland, with misattributed scenes and humorous social vignettes.
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Chicago Herald
J. Y. Sun
New Haven
Jimmy
A. B. Johnson
Ogden
Utah
Amanda H. Davis
Colorado
Ohio
Governor Foraker
Mr. Cleveland
Victoria
Current Comment in Boston Schools Debate
A brief note cites eighteen thousand whip pings in Boston schools within a year and recalls a Boston paper's remarks on Georgia convict system cruelties, illustrating cross-state concerns about corporal punishment and reform in education.
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Boston
Georgia
Atlanta
Campaign Debt and Duty on Worsteds in Congress Debate
The Springfield Republican notes a campaign debt claim that premium supporters of the Republican ticket paid a price. It argues worsteds should pay the same duty as wools, a policy for Congress to settle, and says the Constitution denies executive econ power to create or repeal laws.
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Congress
Springfield Republican
Ind
Prohibitionists Chastened by Recent Events
The Philadelphia Times notes a chastening effect on Prohibition supporters. It argues defeat of the proposed amendment reflects sober public judgment rather than a triumph of "rum power," aided by statesmen, moralists, clergy, and historians. The piece emphasizes prudence and broad, careful consideration shaping the outcome.
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Commonwealth
Philadelphia Times
Ind
A Wretched Plea From The Boston Journal
A New York Evening Post editorial rebukes the Boston Journal for criticizing President Harrison over appointments. It argues early administration needs to set up government machinery and fill subordinates, likening it to a bishop handling diocese duties. It warns against dismissals that create vacancies just to delay essential work.
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Boston Journal
Washington
Harrison
Potter
N. Y. Evening Post
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