What Chile Is Today A Republic And An Oligarchy
A historical overview explains Chile as a republic controlled by wealthy aristocratic families. It notes voter literacy and property restrictions, centralized power under the president, and a Congress with a Senate and Deputies. Descriptions of Santiago, Mapocho River, wealth, and notable Chilean families are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Congress
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Santiago
Santa Lucia
Coast Range
Andes
Mapocho
Edwards
Cousifio
Moneda
Mint
Republic
Charles Lil
Spain
Balmaceda
Valparaiso
Congressional Party
Lynch
Condell
José Manuel Balmaceda
Santa Maria
William Henry Trescot
Blaine
Peru
Bolivia
Frelinghuysen
Telegraph
Mexico
Albert G. Browne
American Geographical Society
New York
Republic of
Errazuriz
Pacific Coast
Calderon
Tarapecd
Iquique
Pisagua
Pacific
Chilean Politics and Navy Shape Pacific Coast Power
A detailed sketch notes Balmaceda’s Chile and Congress power struggles, parliamentary customs, church ties, and civil governance. It assesses Chile’s navy, mineral wealth, and potential Pacific supremacy, citing speeches and dispatches about Chilean policy, revolts, and U.S. role amid ongoing regional tensions.
Algonquin Club case argued over Commonwealth deed limits
The Algonquin Club defends its clubhouse against a court ruling on deed restrictions. It argues the building mostly stays within the line and that the projecting basement serves proportions, not injury, while noting no local objections. The club asks the Commonwealth to refrain from drastic action until the Legislature acts, asserting no harm to any party and that courts will intervene if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algonquin Club
Senate
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Avenue
Vendome
Holmes
Algomin Club
Chickatawbut Club Raises Membership Fee
The Chickatawbut Club met in May at the Old Dorchester Club on Robinson Street Field's Corner and voted to increase the annual fee from $2 to $10. The move aims to remove ornamental members who join but rarely attend meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Dorchester Club
Robinson Street
Field’s Corner
Boy Dies After Fall Into Hot Water Vat
Special to the Post reports in Salem on May 14 that 13 year old George Norton Jr. fell through boards into a Braden tannery vat of hot water up to his neck. He was rushed to the hospital and died shortly after arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Braden
George Norton
City of Boston to hold hearing on watering streets
City Hall notice dated May 12 1891 announces a public hearing by the Joint Special Committee on watering streets in the Aldermen's Room City Hall Friday May 15 at 3 PM. The hearing will discuss provisioning water for public streets and the method to meet the related expenses. Nathaniel J. Rust chairs the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Nathaniel J. Rust
J. B. Russell
State Street
Boston
Proposals for 300000 Granite Paving Blocks Boston
The street department invites sealed proposals to furnish 300000 large granite paving blocks of quality equal to New Hampshire or Maine granite. Bids due May 18 at 5 pm in City Hall. Bond required. check accompanies each bid. Superintendent reserves right to reject all proposals. Boston May 11 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.H. Carter
Stireeta
Boston
Young Men Democratic Club Dinner Praises Gerrymander Reform
The Young Men Democratic Club of Massachusetts closed its season with a Thorndike dinner attended by about fifty. President Collison yielded to Henry W. Swift. speakers urged tariff reform, free ballot, and fair counts, criticizing McKinleyism and districting while predicting Democratic gains in Essex and Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Democratic Club of
Massachusetts
Thorndike
Harvey N. Collison
Henry W. Swift
John W. Corcoran
Commonwealth
Democratic Party
Senate of the
United States
Hamlin
Cape District
Mayer Newhall
Lynn
Essex
William E. Russell
Sherman Hoar
Great Loss List of Dissolved Bank and Company Claims
A dated record from May 16 1891 lists numerous debts and collateral items across banks and firms including Nat Bank branches in Boston and Chelsea, Nat. Bank, Faneuil Hall, and York Man Co. with holdings in Wamsutta Mills Lowell firms railroads and several corporations. It names executors administratrix receivers and various creditors with amounts and stock or note references. The long inventory reflects estate settlements and secured obligations involving multiple named institutions and companies across Massachusetts and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faneuil Hall
Wamsutta Mills
New Bedford
Mass
Fitchburg R.R. Com
American Bolt Co
Lowell
Third National Bank
American Fire and Marine Ins. Co
Essex Nat. Bank
Haverhill, Mass
Chimpion Iron Co
National City Bank
Shawmut Nat. Bank
Fitchburg R.R. Vfd
Ly Order of
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern R.R
Merrimack Man. Co
Central Mass
I. R
Old Colony Steamboat Co
York & Northern R.R. Ist
Sree
Family Marriages Include Hayden Clark and Danforth Union
Notices of several weddings with ministers and venues across Newton Somerville and Boston. Hayden Clark and Alice Lovey wed at Grace Church Newton with Rev George W Shinn officiating. Victor Brunel and Amelia B Danforth marry in the city with Rev William E Griffin presiding. Alvert W Meggison wed Lilian G Bishop in West Somerville. Fiske Warren wed Greichen Kostood at Trinity Church Boston with Dr Hamilton Os good noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayden—Clark
Grace Church
Newton
George W. Shinn
Hayden
Denver
Col
Alice Lovey
Moses Clark
Brunel
Danforth
William E. Griffin
Victor Brunel
Amelia B. Danforth
Meggisuon
West Somerville
Mass
Deaths and funeral notices from local and distant cities
Obituaries list departed individuals with dates and ages, including Clara G Crocker wife of U H Crocker in this city. Harriet Putnam Fowler in Danvers aged 85. David Huxnes in Jersey City aged 60. Harriet A Johnson Providence aged 75. Captain David H Hall in this city aged 66 67. Martha B K Sawin Worcester aged 80. Luther R Symmes Winchester aged 69. Eliza Sleeper Hyde Park aged 73. Edward Augustus White this city aged 66. Hazen Whitcher Stoneham aged 74. Captain James E Robinson this city aged 67 with funeral details for St James avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Johnson
William Chadwell
Lynn
Mass
Hall
West Rutland Square
David H. Hall
Maine
Sawin
Worcester
Martha BK. Sawin
Stowe
Symmes
Winchester
Luther R. Symmes
Sleeter
Hyde Park
Benj. F. Radford
Eliza Sleeper
Henry M. Sleeper
Cottage Grove
Minn
Edward Augustus White
Whitcher
Stoneham
Hazen Whitcher
Robinson
James E. Robinson
St. James Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jose Manuel Balmaceda
Ead
South Pacific Coast
Congressional
Bermaceda
Republic of Chile
Central and
South America
Lagos
Morro
Arica
Lima
Gettysburo
Lucius H. Foote
State Department
Leon
William B. Franklin
Palace OF
THE
State Senate
City Notices
City OF
Young Men
Democratic
Sigourney Butler
Henry Russell
A. A. Berle
Cambridge
Wheelwright
Duffy
Uotion
R. L. Day & CO
Ase
Boston Stock Exchange
Nat . Bank
Atlas Nat. Bank
Blackstone Nat. Bank
Alea
Fanewml Hall
Nat. Bank
Nat
Khagle Bank
Naumkexg N. Bank
First Nat. Bank
Chelsea
York Man. Co
Order of Executor
Chicago
the ‘Michigan
Ry. Co
Phila., Wimington & Ralt
Reece
Button Hole Machine Co
Boston Investment Co
Boylston Ins
Merrill ‘Trust Co
Ness City
Kas
McKay & Bigelow H. M
Boston & Issemont Refrigerator Car Co
Fort Payne Coal & Iron Co
Third Nat. Bank
McKay & Big
H. M. Asso
State Street Exchange
Russell Milla
Plymouth
Loston, Revere Beach & Lynn R.R. State Nat. Bank
City of Cincinnati
R.R. Loan
Essex R
Kansas Investment Co
Topoka
Kansas
Sherman County
Nebraska
Lombard Invest
Lalata County
Colorado
Lombard Investment Co
Wasco Co
Lombar Investment Co
City of Kansas Ciy
M. L
Francis Wilson
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
Wolves of
Park Theatre
Helen Barry
Boston Museum
R. M. Field
Kinero
Tremont Theatre
Abbey & Schoeffel
E. S. Willard
A. M. Palmer
Henry Arthur Jones
Judah
Isaac B. Rich
Hollisecresire
Richard
Jed Colden
Prouty
Dora Wiley
Sweet Singer
Augustin Daly
Crand Opera House
Proctor & Mansfield
Pr P
Mats
Alexander Salvini
Howard Athenium
Nowe Ely
Massachisusetts Title Insurance CO
Boston Wharf Co
Boston Postoffice
Atlantic Avenue
Eastern Station
Arch
Federal
Purchase
Tremont
Essex St
Brice S. Evans & Son
Equitable Building
Francis Henshaw & CO
Congress Street
Corner Exchange Place
Chicopee Man
Naumkeag Nat. Bank
Atlantic N. Bank
Appleton Vo
Franklin Co
Lewiston
Sates Main Co
Manchester
Ills
Amoskeag Man. Co
Boston & Maine
R.R. Co
New England
R.R. Ptd
Boston & Lowell
Conn
Patsumsic River
R.R
Old Beston Nat. Bank
Masa. R.R. Co
Lowker Fertilizer Co
Chica Gas Light Co
East Tennessee Land Co
Saratoga Victory Man. Co
Lowell Bleachers
Lake Superior Iron Co
Lyiman Mills
Chiconee Man
Amoskeag Man
Cabot Man
Fairchild Pawer Co
American Fire and Marine Inn
Pueblo Smelting and Refining Co
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Co
Manchester Mills
Consol, R.R
Vt. P'D. Secip
Watts & WI
Boton
Baldwin
Cheney
Newman « Sons
Tremont St
American Insurance Co
Kilby Street
Messrs
George Croshaw & CO
London
Rancis Peabody
J. W. Fleld
Henry 8. Bean
Wesk
Amos Binney
Bloom
Exchange Building
State ST
Harvard
Europe
Sparks St
Washington Street Corner
Washinton
Devonshire Street
Adams Sqlevator
North Light
J. Comer
Atkinson House Furnishing Company
School Street
Portland
New Court House
Pemberton
Roundy& Hobbs
Court Street
John Jffries & Sons
Devonshire St
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