Prohibition Spars Provoke Ginger Ale Ban and Other Jabs
A compact medley of quips and quotes from the era notes Prohibitionists railing against sales limits, jokes about a summer New Hampshire hotel, icemen’s strike threats in New York, and wry takes on fashion. It also recalls a French doctor’s morning-aversion disease, a Brooklyn congressman’s wagon-building days, and famed actress Lillian Russell confessing her paste jewelry.
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Burlington Free Press
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Strikes in Belgium and Virginia County Results
The Boston Post notes escalating Belgian strikes with rising violent sentiment and leaders urging a Brussels march for universal suffrage. It also reports Virginia county elections showing Riddleberger losing control, with Ampelberger's Senate position potentially reshaping party balance depending on his response.
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France
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Virginia
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Ampleberger
United States Senate
Parnell criticized over tenant dispute and rack-rent claims
The Dublin Express accuses Irish leader Charles Parnell of coercing a tenant into exchanging a farm for inferior land and pressing for a 35 percent rent cut. The Freeman's Journal says the tenant sought the exchange and that agent offers were refused, with alternative terms proposed. The exchange does not prove rack-rent tactics.
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The
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Freeman’s Journal
Debate Over Legislator Pay and State House Expansion
Boston papers argue about a possible $1000 legislator pay raise and a $10,000 Governor salary, noting pay is largely honorary yet warning against overreach. They urge whether to refer State House extension and tax decisions to voters, questioning the public's trust and wisdom on taxation for office housing.
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Treasury
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Worcester
Journal
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State House Enlargements Measured Against State Wealth
The editor argues the state cannot afford larger State House accommodations and should endure current facilities until wealth improves. The piece laments the delay in recognizing the Commonwealth’s poverty, noting previous assumptions that resources would cover proper business accommodations and criticizing the Legislature for persisting in that view.
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Rhode Island Revolution opens new era in state government
The Rhode Island Legislature meets in Newport to inaugurate a Democratic governor and renews the drive for reform. Leaders name Gor man speaker and Buckury auditor, with Danton Pono slated as sheriff, while incumbents hold clerks positions. A constitutional convention is urged to curb abuses and abolish the state police.
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Elisham W. Buckury
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Epwamp F. Curtis
The West End Bill Promoters Face Public Opinion
The West End land and Street Railway promoters retain support for a suburban transit plan but oppose the bill’s excessive capitalization. They have withdrawn the plan to double existing stock after public pressure, signaling responsiveness while maintaining core consolidation aims.
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Brookline Land
Henry M. Whitney
Street Railway Committee
Policy doubles dividends in road consolidation debate
The proposal cuts stock from 12.5 million to the consolidated roads and doubles the intended dividend. Instead of 5 percent on 12.5 million, the plan seeks 10 percent on half that amount. Critics note current roads pay under 8 percent, raising concerns that dividends would jump 20 to 30 percent and be spread across South Boston and Cambridge stock, with risks to common holders and the broader capitalization policy.
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Boston
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Massachusetts
Liberals and Obstruction in the English Session
The recess allows liberal and nationalist forces to assess gains and losses. Liberals seem not strengthened, possibly losing ground slightly, while Home Rule faces a temporary check due to the crimes bill. Gladstone may push rejection of final clauses and seek a country appeal, but risks Conservative-Unionist resistance and political danger.
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Cornwall
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Harvard Union election: factions clash in meeting
The Harvard Union, founded years ago for debate, shows how to train students in practical politics. Officers elected sparked partisan tension as a minority group tried to block opponents from the meeting, leading to a nightlike scene reminiscent of the British House of Commons.
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New York Lovers of Beer Win Music on Excursion Steamers
The corporation counsel clears a ruling allowing music and beer to be combined on excursion steamers beyond city limits. Bands may play only after the boat clears the pier, a delay that will test excursionists but likely recoup time once underway on the streams.
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New York
Ploughing the Boston Common Sparks Odd Restoration Talk
A Boston writer describes a morning ploughing on the Common near the deer park and the city gardener’s plots. He warns against overzealous urban use, laments seating shortages, and urges consistent tree planting along Beacon and Commonwealth avenues to revive public spaces. He notes local pedestrians, colonial-era spirit, and a distractingly provocative railroad ad featuring a bored woman aboard a California-bound drawing-room car.
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Mr Booths Kindness of Heart Reflects On Disbanding Tour
The Nineteenth Century Mirror notes Ed win Booth's support disbanding with noticeable grief. Booth's gentleness earned him devotion from all, no jealousy, and a memorable tour. At parting he gave the property man and minor staff $100 each, with ballet and carpenters also remembered. An elderly Mrs Saunders received a book from Booth.
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Charles of Orleans
Francois Villon
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New York
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Generous Actor’s Quiet Charitable Deeds Revealed
A renowned actor quietly performs deeds of princely generosity, often concealed from public view. Recipients, unlike the star, speak openly of his large-hearted bounty and gratitude for his aid. A check for $1000 was concealed as part of his generosity.
The Coming Week At Boston Theatres
Theaters wind down the season as major shows prepare for late spring and summer runs. The Boston Theatre features The World with original scenery and a strong company led by Aveling Falkland Bassett Backus Varian and Warde, joined by Grace Thorne Louise Aigen and Bertie Conway. Park Theatre hosts N C Goodwin in Little Jack Shepherd with a bright supporting cast. The Museum opens summer with Kellar the magician, Evangeline continues at Hollis Street, Buddy ore at the Globe, and Leonard Grover's Lost in New York at the Howard.
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Dramatic and Musical Notes for Theatres Today
Afternoon and evening performances at multiple venues including the Museum Park Globe and Hollis Street. Daly's company soon to Chicago. Palmer's to follow with Jim the Penman. Concerts by Cecilia. Giuri to headline at Niblo's. The Romance of a Poor Young Man at Daly's marks Wallack's final appearance.
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Chicago
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Daly’s Theatre
Lester Wallack
the Black Hussar
Praise for Lacombe as U.S. circuit judge choice
The Philadelphia Times endorses a Cleveland appointment of E Henry Lacombe to the federal circuit bench. The New York Tribune commends the choice, expecting approval from the bar and public alike.
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E. Henry Lacombe
United States
N. Y. Tribune
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IONICAL FATE: Hawthorne and Byrnes to coauthor sensational tales
Julian Hawthorne joins Inspector Byrnes in a collaboration to produce sensational stories. Byrnes supplies material while Hawthorne fictionalizes it with a flourish. The arrangement humorously contrasts refined literary tradition with sensational murder mystery tropes in a commercial partnership.
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Julian Hawthorne
Inspector Byrnes
Byrnes
Hawthorne
Springfield Republican
Ind
Democrats Should Seek Compromise On Taxes For Relief
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes the party should reduce both customs and internal revenue taxes. We favor untaxed tobacco for the poor and lower duties on imported necessities for all. The piece argues for a compromise after two Congresses failed to cut taxes and suggests an October session to redeem itself.
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World
Tax Reduction Urged Against Tariff Burden
An opinion from the New York Times urges reducing taxation on manufacturing materials and life essentials to lower costs for industry and the public. It argues tariffs protect powerful interests in Congress and warns that reform depends on a strong public opinion forming against entrenched taxation.
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Inu
Beecher Proverbs From Plymouth Church Critique
A review of Proverbs from Plymouth Church by Henry Ward Beecher notes many proverbs feel forced or irreverent when read alone yet the collection contains rich thoughts. The author highlights vivid lines on conscience love and faith and cites Beecher’s lively but uneven style.
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