Yacht Craft Refitting Offered by Kerter Co
Kerter & Co. advertises complete yacht furnishings and refitting services for boats of all sizes in New England. They list transom cushions pillows mattresses porticoes curtains and chairs with prompt supply and emphasize careful patron service. Recent patrons include Commodore Warren of the TRov BADOUR and Vice Commodore Lockwart of the AticE. A new Branch Store near West End Hotel serves Bar Harbor yachts.
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Upan
New England
Kerter & Co
Commodore Cuaries V. Warren
Weather Summary for New England and Eastern New York
Washington dispatch reports cooler fair weather for New England and eastern New York for the next twenty four hours. Winds shift to northwest in New England and northerly in eastern New York.
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Washington
New England
New York
War Threat and Personal News Across a Century
A collection of brief items notes Captain Wissmann threatening war against coastal Arabs from Tanga to Sindi unless submission by June 1. It covers a judicial separation for adultery of Philip Stewart Robinson’s wife, a Paris assassination attempt and four months’ sentence, and mentions President Harrison’s pending Texas visit. It also lists family illnesses, lineage of Miss Mary Willing Clymer, and retirements and staff changes at the War Department. Additional items discuss Mrs Frank Leslie’s testimony relating to a London Exchange lease, McLane’s farewell letter to President Carnot with a Lasalle statue photo, and political commentary on a legislative publication and diplomatic affairs in Haiti and with Mr Blaine.
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Wissmann
Tanga
Sindi
Philip Stewart Robinson
Perrin
Carnot
Washington Post
Harrison
Texas
Proctor
Rutland
Mary Willing Clymer
Bayard
Shubrick
United States
Frank Leslie
London
American Exchange
Exchange
Gillig
Strand
McLane
France
Lasalle
Chicago
Lambert Tree
America
Ballot reform in Connecticut nears governor's signa
The Connecticut election bill passes the Senate without amendment and awaits the Governor's signature. The measure is described as concise and simple, weaker in some respects than past state reforms or New York's Saxton bill, yet suitable for a state with no large urban voter aggregation.
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Connecticut
Senate
House
New York
City council plans action over Monument associations tone
The city council weighs seeking legislative power to acquire Monument square land in rebuke of the Bunker Hill Monument Association. The tablets’ placement in Winthrop square is at stake. Officials are urged to reconsider the council’s stance promptly.
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Bunker Hill
Winthrop Square
Conservatism Growings Stills School Question Debate
As the House nears a decision on the school question a more reasonable sentiment prevails and substitutes for the committee bill show altered views. The tendency moves toward avoiding great disturbance of the existing law. The frenzied demonstrations and sectarian rancor appear to be fading as the present law stands likely safe from material change and risk to the school system.
Blaines Offer Insight On Peculiar Incident
The report hints that only Mr. Blaine may fully explain the incident with its unusual details. Authorities or witnesses provide limited clarification as the case draws attention to his perspective and potential explanations.
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Mr. Blaine
Memorial for Henry G Pearson Postmaster of New York
A committee led by George Wiliam Curtis and William Ports plans a bronze bust in New York to honor Henry G Pearson, late postmaster. The tribute rejects partisan aims, cites the spoils system, and seeks up to ten thousand dollars in contributions beyond current funds.
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Henry G. Pearson
New York
George William Curtis
William Ports
Pearson
Mr. Pearson
City of
Mr Harrison and the spoils system critique
The piece critiques President Harrison's early tenure, arguing the administration steadied by the quirk of Corpral Tanner has yielded little substantive policy. It highlights widespread GOP dissatisfaction across states like Pennsylvania Indiana Illinois and Philadelphia, blaming patronage and a growing Quay influence for party disarray and potential electoral weakness.
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Tanner
Harrison
Garfield
Conkeling
Philadelphia American
Pennsylvania
Quay
National Party
Indiana
Russert Harrrison
Bor
McK&e
Scotr
Illinois
Chicago
Blaine
Sherman
Allison
Edmunds
United States
Reconstruction of the Puritan hints at Navy policy
The Brookly n Navy Yard study of reconstructing the monitor Puritan signals Secretary Tracy may favor refits over new ships. Critics warn cost could exceed the original plan and threaten fleet expansion, urging caution to avoid a revival of costly old-ship reconstruction.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
Tracy
Navy Department
Mr. Chandler
Congress
Puritan
Naval Advisory Board
Maine
Texas
Puritan Club Chooses Beacon Street Near the Common
In Boston the Puritan Club buys the Amory estate at Beacon and Spruce, seeking an unsurpassed location. The piece argues Beacon street is ideal for clubs, compares with New York and London, notes nearby clubs, and laments any future loss of the Common view. A separate stroll on Commonwealth Avenue recounts a tennis net blocking the mall and reflections on vanity and privilege.
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Puritan Club
Amory
Beacon and
Spruce Streets
Boston
Mt. Vernon and
Joy Streets
Beacon Street House
Beacon Street
Common
London
Pall Mall
New York
Upper
Fifth Avenue
Harrison Appoints Tucker Envoy to Hayti
The piece questions President Harrison’s choice of Brv erly Tucker as special envoy to Hayti, noting the abrupt withdrawal of Tucker’s name contrasted with the prior careful selection process, and likening concerns to past partisan debates over similar appointments. It casts doubt on the prudence of naming individuals linked to contentious actions or conspiracies.
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Harrison
Brverly Tucker
Hayti
China
Lincoln
Tucker
Harrison Administration Rushed Toward Rocks in Philadelphia Opinion
The piece argues that the election neglected great issues and government policy, focusing instead on building machines and rewarding workers. It accuses the Harrison administration of ignoble factionalism and rebelling against the public will, as described by Wharton Barker in the Philadelphia American.
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Harrison
Wharton Barker
Philadelphia American
Art Congress of the United States Planned
A New York committee on organization circulates details for an autumn Art Congress. The aim is to unite painters sculptors architects engravers etchers designers and artisans from accredited associations to better exchange work and reduce ignorance across fields.
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United States
New York
Art Congress
Discussion on national art advances by experts
Experts discuss proposed lines for improving national art, emphasizing the broad advancement across directions and the value of informed debate to guide cultural progress.
Boycott of New Novel Hits English Markets
A new novel appears in England but is boycotted by Moore's Library and W. H. Smith news stalls led by MPs. The stated reason is immorality, with debate over its impact on sales amid a flood of demoralizing literature.
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England
Moore
W. H. Smith
House of Commons
Messrs. Mupim
Sirsa
Playwright Sims Challenges Duke After London Review
American English playwright Mr. GrerceE R. Sims was roughly treated by the Duke of Cambridge during a London review. Sims had the nobleman arrested for assault, signaling that a creator of modern melodrama shows bravery beyond royal courtesy.
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Grercee R. Sims
America
England
London
Smns
Duke of Cambridge
Sale of the Voigt Brewing Company
Derrort Mich May 28 The Voigt Brewing Company has been sold to an English corporation with a capital of 1 000 000 Mr Voigt the proprietor receives 950 000 for it Mr Voigt will retain 120 000 stock in the concern and will continue as managing director for three years
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Voigt Brewing Company
Derrort, Mich
Voigt
Obituary of Peleg W Chandler Former Boston leader dies at 73
The Hon Peleg W Chandler long prominent in Boston public life died at his Beacon Street home after a two year illness the immediate cause heart failure He born in New Gloucester Me April 13 1816 and educated at Bowdoin He shaped city growth including Back Bay improvements Huntington Avenue and Boston water and Public Garden acts He served in the council legislature and as city solicitor and authored works on law and New England trials He leaves daughter Ellen M and two sons Parker C and Horace P with wife Mary Cleaveland Chandler who died in 1881 Funeral at New Jerusalem Church Bowdoin Street Friday at noon.
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Peleg W. Chandler
Beacon Street
Boston
Mr. Chandler
New Gloucester
Peleg
Brown University
Maine
Duxbury
Mass
Gloucester
Chandler
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin Theological Seminary
Richardson
Fort Point Channel
Chandier
Boston Common Council
Executive Council
Emory Washburn
Andrew
Back Bay
Huntington Avenue
Rufus Choate
E. R. Curtis
Richard H. Dana
Charles G. Loring
Horace Mann
Caleb Cushing
Sidney Bartlett
John A. Andrew
Edward D. Sohier
No. 4
Court Street
Devonshire Street
Whig Party
Republican Party
Massachusetts Historical Society
Daily Advertiser
Law Club
Union Club
Somerset and
Country Clubs
Suffolk Bar Association
Deaths of Adna P Balch and Captain Oliver Illsbury
Adna P Balch a prominent railroad contractor died at Hanover New Hampshire aged 72 He owned freight teams in earlier days and later built railroads contracting across New Hampshire Vermont Western States and Canada He served as a New Hampshire state representative in 1872 Captain Oliver Illsbury of Rockland Maine died after a fall at 65 He was a seafarer with thirty seven voyages to the Azores and seven to Africa and leaves five grown children.
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Adna P. Balch
Hanover
N. H
Balch
New Hampshire
Boston
Vermont
Canada
Oliver Illsbury
Rockland
Estern Islands
Africa
Exoneration Marks End of Province Laws Scandal
A Lowell Courier report notes the House cleared Abner C. Goodell of scandal charges, criticizing sensational journalism for exaggerating issues. The piece portrays the episode as showcasing bizarre and outlandish reporting.
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Abner C. Goodell
Province Laws
Lowell Courier
Dignified Address Draws Enthusiastic Party Support
The ex-President delivered a dignified and inspiring address to political associates, drawing sustained enthusiasm from supporters and underscoring the strong leadership he offers to a party that seeks his guidance.
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United States
Springfield Republican
Ind
Prince Society Holds Thirty-First Annual Meeting in Boston
The Prince Society met May 25 at the New England Historic Genealogical Society house in Boston with Rev. Edmund F. Slatter presiding. Officers were elected unanimously. the council announced monographs on Samuel Maverick and Edward Randolph. The president praised 31 years of publishing seven teens volumes while stressing fidelity, independence, and contribution to history. The society numbers about 160 members with one death, Samuel P. Fowler.
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The
Prince Society
Haskins
Humphrey Gilbert
Charles W. Tuttle
Samuel Maverick
Winthrop
Winnesimmet
New England
Frank W. Hackett
Portsmouth
N. H
Maverick
Edward Randolph
Charles II
Massachusetts
Messrs
Jeremiah Colburn
Charles H. Burbank
Lowell
Edmund F. Slatter
A.M
Boston
John Ward Dean
William B. Trask
Charles H. Bell
Ll.d
Exeter
N. B
James Phinney Baxter
Portland
Henry W. Foote
David Greene Haskins, Jr
Cambridge
Elbridge H. Goss
Slatter
America
Samuel P. Fowler
Danvers
Variety items and quips from a bustling period page
A collage of anecdotes and wry notes from a bustling era including remarks on Grover Cleveland, chess congresses, social mores, a Georgian bed anecdote, and a New York dime museum act featuring Singalee. The piece blends satire, credential banter, and colorful character sketches from late 19th century society.
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Lucknow
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