Signor Salvini Stages Samson in Boston at Tremont
In Boston at the Tremont Theatre Signor Salvini stars in Ippolito D Aste’s Samson with Howells translation. The review notes the bilingual staging, plot changes, and Salvini’s Hebraic stage presence, while detailing Delilah’s portrayal and the supporting cast. It also recalls a companion reminiscence tour of Park Street and Beacon Street homes of Boston’s notable families and figures.
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Signor Salvini
Samson
Ippolito D’aste
Boston
Mr. Browning
Gaza
Delilah
Manoah
Mr. Howells
Hercules
Israel
Sorek
Dagon
Miss Brookyn
Critics Target Boston Statues in Memorial Association Meeting
The Boston Memorial Association condemned recent public statues including the Cass and Crispus Attacks monuments. President M. P. Kennard urged the City Council to avoid further “eccentricities and job lots” in public grounds, calling the Cass statue a mournful example of poor taste.
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Boston
Cass
Boston Memorial Association
M. P. Kennard
Goodell
Canadian fishing bounty dispute prompts tariff backstop risk
The article notes Canada may seek an extra bounty on deep sea fish to offset US import duties, risking a perpetual tariff bounce back. California and other consumers would pay the price as protections drive costs higher, since the cycle taxes goods both sides of the border.
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United States
Canada
Milford Haven as Transatlantic Gateway Gains Fresh Notice
The City of Rome experiment renews interest in Milford Haven as a year round harbor for Atlantic travel. Advocates argue faster access via the Severn tunnel and direct customs entry, trimming time and eliminating tidal waits, though steamship firms remain unconvinced about practical impact.
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Rome
Milford Haven
Long Island
New York
Boston
Liverpool
Glasgow
London Daily News
Customs Room
Severn Tunnel
Milford
London
Irish Channel
Mersey
Democratic State Faces Moment to End Liquor Control Debate
The piece notes events pushing the Democratic party to a point where it could take a decisive step by allowing liquor selling interests to operate freely, a move it previously lacked the courage to pursue.
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Democratic Party
Party Loyalty and Liquor Influence Split the Ranks
An editorial condemns liquor interests in party politics, arguing Democrats should sever ties with mercenary allies while Republicans gain from police-backed alliances. It urges bold action to prevent a repeat of last Tuesday's supposed political triumph by the united liquor faction.
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Democrats
Democratic
Republican Party
Board of Police
The Lesson of the Elections Rebuke to the Republican Party
The piece explains a sharp early rebuke to the Republican Party after October elections in key states. It highlights large swings in New York Ohio and Massachusetts away from Harrison era policies, crediting tariff reform debates for the revolt and noting shifts toward Democratic candidates and governance.
Rumors Spread Of Peters Expedition Murder In Africa
A sensational Zanzibar report claims Dr. Peters and his party were murdered near Korkorro on the Tanu River last July. The tale notes a second detachments' fate from Vitu, questions reliability of interior news, and recalls Peters agenda to relieve Earn with German support and British opposition over colonial aims.
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Earn
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Germany
Baron von Plessen
Victoria
Nyanza Lake
Tanganyika
Nyassa
London Times
Stanley
British East Africa Company
Dr. PreTeRs
Be Fundamental. The Work of Tuesday Signals Revolution
A terse line notes that Tuesday's actions resemble a political revolution in form and intent. The statement hints at sweeping changes and a push for systemic transformation without detailing specific events or actors. The tone suggests urgency and a challenge to established authority.
Harvard Annex report shows 115 students in 55 classes
The Harvard Annex reports ten years of growth with 115 students taught by 41 teachers. Courses span languages Greek Latin English German French philosophy economics history and sciences, highlighting breadth, small class sizes and strong faculty from Harvard. The piece calls for more facilities endowment and scholarships to expand access for women.
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Harvard Annex
Society For the Collegiate Instruction of Women
Arthur Gilman
Harvard College
Harvard
Gilman
Livy
Cicero
Terence
Norton
Steamships City of New York and Teutonick Tie Near Queenstown
The steamers City of New York and Teutonic passed Sandy Hook together with City of New York ahead by twenty five minutes at Queenstown. Over six days the race could be seen as a tie depending on time.
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City of
New York
Teutonic
Sandy Hook
Queenstown
Bracker nomination faced editorial regret on state and national impact
The Journal argued Mr Bracker's defeat would have been widely deplored for its influence on state affairs and its potential effect on national politics, reflecting on the tormented view of his nomination.
Chicago fire cooks ten million eggs and political bites
A fragment reports a large Tuesday fire in Chicago with numerous eggs cooked, plus references to MAHONE'S goose in Virginia and dishes tied to the Harrison administration's interests.
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Chicago
Mahone
Virginia
Harrison
Mr Cleveland and Wife Cheered at New York Theatres
Mr Cleveland and his wife are frequent theatre-goers in New York and receive the audience's votes of honor with loud cheers the moment they appear. Both are described as fully deserving of the praise.
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Mr. Cleveland
New York
Kohler Recital Impresses Audience Despite Technical Shortcomings
The second Kohler recital drew a strong audience with a varied program including Weber Schubert Handel Wagner Grieg Schumann Chopin Rubinstein and Nieck plus three original pieces by Kohler. He played from memory with warmer expression though pedal technique remains imperfect. His Walküre transcription was weak as a piano piece but his performance overall shows industry and suggests potential as a teacher in Boston.
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Kohler
Weber
Schubert
Handel
Wagner
Grieg
Schumann
Chopin
Rubinstein
Nieck
Kihler
Boston
Arthur Weld
Hazard Succeeds Fairbanks on Phillips Academy Board
The Hon. Rowland Hazard of Peacedale Rhode Island is named to succeed the late ex Governor Horace Fairbanks of St Johnsbury Vermont as a member of the Phillips Academy at Andover and the Andover Theological Seminary board of trustees.
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Phillips
Andover
Rowland Hazard
Peacedale
R. IL
Horace Fairbanks
St. Johnsbury
Phillips Academy At
Andover Theological Seminary
Brackett Narrowly Triumphs in Massachusetts Race
Opinion pieces note Brackett's tight win in Massachusetts with a margin near five thousand. They credit liquor dealer opposition to Russell and question if public mood seeks stronger policy beyond GOP moderation on tariff and reform.
Various Odds and Ends From a Bygone Era
A string of curiosities and anecdotes including M Ferry ill in Nice, Rev Dr Talmage's London arrival en route to Palestine, humorous quips about the Italian prime minister, a jewel ring with old wood setting, a romantic Bukownia tale ending in suicide, and Wilkie Collins effects auction details with prices for furniture and trinkets.
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Onion Trust
M. Ferry
Nice
Talmage
London
Palestine
Italy
Crispi
Pittsburg
Bukownia
Bessarabia
Wilkie Collins
Collins
Buhl
A Verdict for the New System
The Springfield Republican reports the Australian ballot system as an unqualified success across classes. It notes electioneering stopped at polls, with voters using state printed ballots cast in private, reducing party influence and eliminating handoffs from party workers.
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Springfield Republican
Republican Rebuke Overwhelms Harrison in Tuesday Votes
In Tuesday elections Republicans lose ground nationwide. Massachusetts votes by about 6000, New York by over 20000, Ohio by an estimated 17400, and Iowa by 6000 to 8000. Virginia doubles Democratic majority. New Jersey holds but is routed. Main cause blamed on civil service sack and office seeker's discontent. tariff reform gains noted in Massachusetts and Mahone suffers a sweeping defeat.
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Harrison
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Virginia
Maryland
New Jersey
Cleveland
South
National Republican Committee
New York
Ohio
Iowa
Maine
Massachusetts
New York Tribune
Tribune
The
N. Y
Mahone
Friends of Tariff Reform
Courage Pays for Democracy in Massachusetts Platform Shift
The 1887 Massachusetts Democratic platform, led by Mayor Russell of Cambridge, boldly backed tariff reform and civil service reform while opposing saloon interests. The party appealed to rank and file convictions, signaling a stand for Democracy, pure and simple, and reflecting growing Democratic influence nationwide.
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N. S
Courage Pays
Democratic Party
Massachusetts
Mayor Russell
Cambridge
Restlessness in Massachusetts Election Narrows Republican Lead
The Worcester Spy notes Mr Brackett wins by a smaller majority as votes shift in many towns. It attributes the change more to periodic restlessness than to the Australian ballot, comparing it with 1874 and 1882. The author says the current disaffection is milder than past waves and does not threaten Massachusetts' place among Republican states.
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Worcester
Brackett
Massachusetts
Notable British and American Figures Ride a Global Web
Thomas Hardy serves as a Dorset justice of the peace. B Cilley of Phillips Exeter Academy and family stay in Vienna with health improvements. Ex-President and Mrs Cleveland plan June Europe voyage for several months. A Norwegian singer Christine Nilssen emerges with a remarkable voice. Max O Re ll sails for New York on Christmas Day to deliver 100 lectures and draft a new book. Baron Ashbourne appoints Judge Gowan to the Irish bar. General Sir Frederick Roberts to command Irish forces, replacing Edward of Saxe-Weimar. Edgar Fawcett returns to New York after two months in London, counted among friends like Henry James. L M Barlow leaves real estate fortune to son and grandchildren, Madison Avenue residence noted. Alexander Harrison declines Académie decoration after Paris Exhibition. A memorial window for Edward S Nevins at Sage Chapel, Cornell College, funded by civil engineering students. A D White proposed the idea in Egypt.
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Dorsetshire
B. Cilley
Phillips Exeter Academy
Vienna
Cleveland
Europe
Christine Nilssen
Max O’rell
New York
Baron Ashbourne
Ireland
Judge Gowan
Canada
Sir Frederick Roberts
Prince Edward of
Saxe-Weimar
Edgar Fawcett
London
Henry James
Isaac Henderson
Gleason White
Ss. L. M. Barlow
Madison Avenue
New York City
Alexander Harrison
D’ Académie
Sage Chapel
Cornell College
Edward S. Nevins
A. D. White
Egypt
Tariff Reform Argument in Pan American Visit
The Providence Journal notes that Pan American delegates’ visit yields a strong case for abolishing absurd customs barriers to promote reciprocal trade. The piece hints at Mr Blaine recognizing this conclusion from the exchange.
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Blaine
Providence Journal
Ind
Corporal Tanners Unpatriotic Utterance in Politics
Burlington Free Press reports Corporal Tanner refused to vote yesterday saying he was resting and showed little interest in politics. The item labels his stance as a failure of duty and unpatriotic.
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ANCE
Corporal Tanner
Burlington Free Press
Dem
Wanamaker Portrayed as Civil Service Reformer
The Savannah News (Dem.) brands Postmaster General Wanamaker a hypocrite for failing to follow civil service rules. It accuses him of ousting Philadelphia’s Democratic postmaster and installing a spouse of Mr Field to influence Pennsylvania elections.
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MR. Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Field
Pennsylvania
Savannah News
Overseers Meet at Harvard Elect Psychology Chair and Appointments
A special Harvard Board of Overseers meeting at 50 State street yesterday morning, chaired by Hon. Leverett Saltonstall in the president’s absence, voted to establish a psychology professorship and appointed Ganong as instructor in botany and Brooks in political economy for 1889 90, plus elect Hills associate professor of chemistry. Reports were received from committees on elections history and political science fine arts and music.
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Harvard
Board of Overseers
Harvard College
State Street
Leverett Saltonstall
William Francis Ganong
John Graham Brooks
William Barker Hills
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