Boston Post May 28 1889 Crossings bill splits railways
In today’s Boston Post, commentary argues the proposed amendment to abolish grade crossings unfairly allocates two thirds of the cost to railways. The paper urges equal sharing between railways and towns, noting crossings were set by mutual agreement and should respect that history. It also discusses Philadelphia politics and Quay allies shaping local Republican power, signaling a September party clash between old bosses and reform sentiment.
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Senate
Marrin
William R. Leeps
Hamilton Disston
McMiners
Tax Office
Pennsylvania
General clearing house day foreshadows partisan civil service purge
A congressman allied with the President predicts June 30 as a target for removing Democrats to create room for Republicans in public service. With July starting a new fiscal year, the Administration reportedly views it as a convenient date for a new order of things. Clarkson's post office actions are urged to mirror a broader partisan regime, dampening hopes for civil service reform.
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Clarkson
Harrison
Congressman's rapid rise mocked by persistent critics
A noted editorial questions Eli J Morse's quick ascent as orator and statesman, criticizing his stance on veterans' pensions and suggesting his approach alienates self-respecting soldiers. It discusses selections for Supreme Court nominees, Dingley shipping policy, and tariff reform debates within a turbulent political climate.
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Elijah Morse
East Bridgewater
Corporal Tanner
Morse
Congress
Canton
Tanner
Massachusetts
Senate panel backs no confirmation for Miller or Woops
A report states the judiciary committee of the Senate will recommend against confirmation if either Miller or Woops is nominated to the circuit judgeship position. The text notes this stance as the most encouraging development received.
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Woons
Indianapolis
Harrison
Miller
Judiciary Committee
United States Senate
Supreme Bench
Hannison
Woops
Dupley
Gresham
Senate
The Murder of Dr Cronin An Implied Chicago Plot
The Chronicle weighs the mysterious Cronin murder in Chicago where sensational claims swirl yet no solid evidence implicates any suspect. The piece cautions readers against relying on hearsay and emphasizes the need for demonstrated proof before naming individuals or groups.
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Cronin
Clan-na-Gael
Chicago
Irish Party
Parnell
Abolish East Boston ferries board and appoint a mayoral head
The piece argues to simplify city government by removing the ferry board. It notes prior reductions in other bodies and proposes the superintendent of ferries be appointed by the Mayor and report directly to him. It cites past efforts, votes, and the need to avoid future mismanagement and patronage.
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East Boston Ferries
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Public Library
City Hospital
Board of Aldermen
Relieving Gratuitous Service Would Be Accepted
The text argues that they might welcome release from gratuitous and thankless duties that offer no honor, suggesting a change could take effect immediately. It frames the transition as practical and beneficial for all involved, favoring prompt implementation.
Prohibition Women Barred From Polls by 1859 Law
Chairman Palmer of the Prohibition committee cites an 1859 statute that forbids women from being present at or near polling places unless they are legal voters or sons of voters. The notice suggests women belong at home guarding rather than at the polls.
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Pennsylvania
Palmer
Prohibition Committee
Poetess of passion aims high despite inexperience
A young, inexperienced poetess confides to a New York reporter her aspiration to surpass humdrum poets and mentions a distant relation to President Harrison. She jokes about a laureateship, noting her passion might be too tropical for Indiana's latitude.
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New York
Harrison
Indiana
Fanny Kemble remembered in Boston review of Far Away and Long Ago
The Boston piece praises Frances Anne Kemble’s memoir Far Away and Long Ago as a tender reminiscence of past days. It recalls her early Boston appearance, dramatic finesse, and vivid scenes such as her Fazio lines and a triumphant toast moment. The author links her life to Berkshire hills, Sedgwick and other contemporaries, and shares recollections of later meetings and a moving hymn at Martigny.
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Mrs. Kemble
Berkshire
Judge Selborne
Judge
Mrs. Sedgwick
Catharine Sedgwick
England
America
Frances Anne Kemble
Boston
The
Post
Charles Kemble
Fazio
Aldabella
Andrew Jackson
Fanny Kemble
Notes to Taverner on Robbers and Electricity
The piece discusses the expansive reach of electricity as a force and notes two robbery stories in the Notes to Taverner column. The author jokes about publishing clever burglary methods while admitting a reforming burglar he knows, who reads the Post and is educated, and hints at guiding readers toward moral behavior with a wink.
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Taverner
A Night Off at Hollis Street Theatre Ends Daly Run
The Daly company closes its fourth season at Hollis Street with A Night Off. The farce pleases with humor and charm as cast members Lewis, Gilbert, Drew, and Rehan deliver familiar roles. Newcomer Miss Irving impresses as Susan, while Bond and Chalmers show solid performances. The program shifts to The Railroad of Love and An International Match after.
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MR. Daly
Hollis Street
Daly
Jack Mulberry
Lewis
Miss Vokes
Susan
Mr. Bond
Harry Damask
Miss Chalmers
Angelica
Socrates
M Glenen Benefit Melodrama Hosts Boston Theatre Support
Messrs Pettitt Merritt and Harris presented The World as a benefit for Mr H A M Glenen the Boston Theatre manager. The crowd enjoyed the show with notable performances by Miss Helen Dayne and a moving address from the beneficiary. A wreath and basket of flowers closed the evening as friends filled the house on a cold night.
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Helen Dayne
Boston Museum
Mabel Huntingford
Thomas Barry
Maguinnis
Moss Jewell
M’glenen
Harry
Pepeantes
W. H. H. Murray
Jim the Penman at the Park Theatre Revival
A crowded Park Theatre crowd greeted Jim the Penman as Palmer's company revived the play last evening. The familiar production drew strong audience interest, with the same cast members returning in their familiar roles, marking the final week of the engagement by Mr. Palmer's troupe.
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Jim the
Penman
the Park
Jim
Park Theatre
Palmer
Theatregoing This Week at Globe Grand Opera Museum and Howard
The Globe runs A Dark Secret in its final week with strong crowd approval and notable stagecraft. Hearts of Oak continues at Grand Opera House with Miss Kate Claxton’s The Two Orphans planned for next Monday. Little Lord Fauntleroy nears its 100th performance at the Museum, Olive Homans and Alice Pierce set for June 5. Peck’s Bad Boy closes the Howard season to good reception.
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Little Lord Fauntleroy
Olive Homans
Alice Pierce
Howard Atheneum
Peck
Howard Street
Rosina Vokes Shines in Daly's Bill
New York theatres report no novelties tonight except Rosina Vokes headlining at Daly's. She appears in Tears then her classic The Circus Rider and a new piece Ghastly Manor, delivering the strongest bill yet and captivating the audience with her charm.
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Rosina Vokes
Daly’s
New York
Miss Vokes
Deacon Joseph Gleason Drowns Self in Wickebong Pond
West Brookfield May 27 A deacon of the Congre gational Church Joseph S Gleason committed death by own action today by drowning in Wickebong Pond The body was found near the shore in three feet of water Temporary insanity is given as the cause The deceased was a prominent townsman and church leader.
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West Brookfield
Joseph S. Gleason
Wickebong Pond
Moody Returns North Field For Summer
Evangelist Moody comes back to North field for the season. Edwin P Sampson chosen principal of Thornton Academy Saco to open in fall. Mr Robert Treat Paine and Mr Thomas T Stokes travel to New York to attend a workingmen's convention. London Truth cites Kinglake ill. Wilmington Star notes Winthrop turning eighty. A London sale features a Cromwell era cup bought for 840 dollars. George Simms faces Duke of Cambridge assault charge after a clash during a review. Sidney Dickinson and wife depart London for Paris after world lecture tour preparations.
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Evangelist Moody
Northfield
Edwin P. Sampson
Sato
Thornton Academy
Saco
Robert Treat Paine
Thomas T. Stokes
New York
London
Kinglake
Wilmington
N. C
New England
Robert C. Winthrop
Oliver Cromwell
Ireton
Ursula Whorwood
George Simms
Duke of Cambridge
Simms
Sidney Dickinson
Boston
Paris
Dickinson
New Zealand
N. Y. Herald
Harvard Courses of Study for Next Term Announced
Harvard unveils a largely stable curriculum with a few new offerings and staff changes. Notable shifts include Lanman resuming Indo Iranian language leadership, Tarbell replacing Goodwin, J M Pierce absent with Markley and Anderegg in mathematics, and new seminar and composition courses across Greek, Latin, Germanic philology, philosophy, and romance studies. The Semitic department expands to include history, with Israel and Hebrew religion courses, while several courses receive renumbering and focus tweaks. New research courses appear in German and French, and elective rules require freshmen to obtain faculty approval for course loads exceeding three lectures or recitations daily.
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Harvard
Palmer
Bocher
J. M. Pierce
Goodwin
Emerton
Lanman
Tarbell
Messrs. Markley and
Anderegg
Chaplin
Hendrixson
L. L. Jackson
Miller
G. Santayana
E. Buckingham
Whiting
Ward
Damon
Israel
Lyon
Toy
Wright
C. P. Parker
Parker
Allen
Greenough
Briggs
Wendell
von Jagemann
Sheldon
Kittredge
Bocher and Cohn
Santayana
A. V. G. Allen
Iiste
Europe
Snow
Lawin
Byerly
B. O. Pierce
J. White
Hall
Cooke
Eclectic Humour and Gossip From Harper's and Local Headlines
A collage of witty snippets and quotes from Harper's Magazine and other outlets. Jokes about weddings, presidents, and theater beggars mix with light anecdotes about sailors, teachers, and a New York park kitten fundraiser highlighting cross‑sectional humor and social scenes.
Rioting At Belgrade Leaves Several Dead
Belgrade saw deadly rioting yesterday tied to anti Progressist sentiment. A mob attacked ex Premier Garashanine’s house, smashed windows, and burned clubs and printing offices. Soldiers clashed with rioters, killing three and wounding many. A priest was assaulted as bands of armed peasants march toward Belgrade.
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Belgrade
Progressist
Garashanine
Progressists
Wide range of fires hit multiple cities on May 27
Fire swept through Reno destroying the old theatre building opposite the depot hotel and six nearby residences and hotels including the Pioneer Lafayette Pollard and Pyramid houses. Additional blazes in Reno burned five business houses ten homes on Centre street and damaged Central Pacific roundhouse and turntable. Mills damaged included Silver State and Fogus Flouring Mills with losses estimated between 250000 and 300000 and insured around 125000. Separate fires in Claremont Union block damaged building contents worth 8000, and in Macon eleven Dublin business houses burned with total losses near 40000. In Lynn a small blaze broken out at George W Bond’s brass foundry caused about 50 loss.
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Reno
Nev
Depot
Pioneer Hotel
Nevada & California
Centre Street
Central Pacific Railroad
Silver State
Fogus
Claremont
N. H
George O. Briggs
Fires in two city homes cause minor damage
A Vernon fire report states a blaze in the closet of the dining room at A H Rowe residence 4 Wellington street at 7 30 last evening triggered Box 98 alarm with damage 100 dollars. Another fire at 51 Portland street in a three story brick building occupied by Crocker Co and Jenkins Bros caused 100 dollars damage after varnish boiled over.
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A. H. Rowe
Wellington Street
Portland Street
G. Bradshaw, Crocker & Co
Jenkins Bros
Remembering Fred Lorey Funeral Plans Nears
Frederick Lorey longtime clerk at Massachusetts General Hospital will be laid to rest tomorrow at 2 PM from St Andrew s Church Chambers Street. Burial follows at Mt Auburn Cemetery. Messages of sympathy pour in from across Massachusetts praising his eleven years of courteous service.
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Fred Lorey
Frederick Lorey
Massachusetts General Hospital
St. Andrew’s Church
Chambers Street
Mt. Auburn
Mr. Lorey
Lorey
Baptist Social Union Holds Regular Meeting
The Baptist Social Union met last evening at the Meionaon civic hall electing two new members. William N. Hartshorn spoke on the life of the late Charles B. Lane of the Ruggles Street Church who died on the 13th. Rev. George Needham discussed News from Ireland and Our New West. Rev. Dwight Spencer spoke on Greetings from the Golden Gate. Rev. A P McDiarmid closed with The Grande Ligne Mission.
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Baptist Social Union
Meionaon
William N. Hartshorn
Charles B. Lane
Ruggles Street
Ireland
George ©. Needham
Our New West
Dwight Spencer
Nevada
G. 5. Abbott
D.D
San Francisco
Golden Gate
A. P. McDiarmid
Ottawa
Canada
Grande Ligne Mission
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