Boston Post 1886 Cleveland Visit Debated by Local Press
The Boston Post reports on President Cleveland's planned visit, praising Boston's reception and noting strong public sentiment. It discusses local political reaction, including a Progressive Democratic party push and tensions between free trade advocate George and protectionist Powderly, with concerns about real property policies and party alignment.
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Progressive Democratic Party
Mr. George
George
Powderly
Journal Hails Blaine and Tariff in Early Issue
The Journal voices satisfaction with Mr. Blaine and the tariff stance in a double headed piece and predicts Republican gains. The unusual early emphasis suggests an anti climax as the paper anticipates later display of sentiment, using advertising type to balance its public stance.
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Blaine
Isss
Lodge machine targets Senator race before Legislature meets
The Lodge machine moves to secure a United States Senate seat by frightening Governor Robinson and pressuring caucus support. A tabular boast claims 65 percent of three quarters of the Republican lawmakers favor Mr Long, a verdict unlikely to prevail. Democratic and independent voices may influence the outcome.
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Lodge
Long
United States
Robinson
Lone
Mr. Hoar
Judge Bradley In Rhode Island Race Wins Big Plurality
The large plurality Judge Charles S. Bradley obtained in Rhode Island’s second district over Dixon suggests Bradley will win the seat at the next trial as a majority rule requires another election. The delay due to the constitution will let registration grow and Democratic votes rise. Bradley, a former state chief justice with Harvard Law ties, leads on civil service and tariff reform.
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Charles S. Bradley
Rhode Island
Dixon
Legislative Ring
Bradley
Congress
Supreme Court of
Harvard Law School
New England
Henry George reception signals new political party at Cooper Union
Enthusiastic audience at Cooper Union on Saturday evening gave Mr Henry George a warm reception. Speakers urged that a new political party of great dimensions had suddenly emerged.
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Henry George
Cooper Union
Harvard University and its enduring gift to learning
The article traces Harvard's origins from a 1636 grant of funds by the General Court of Massachusetts to Cambridge for a college later named Harvard. It covers early donations, the library’s founding by Rev. John Harvard, and the growth under leaders like President Eliot, noting 19th century expansion and the university’s national influence. It also touches on civic debates about urban infrastructure reform and tariff policy, citing figures such as Edward Everett, Robert C. Winthrop, and current political figures.
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Massachusetts
Everett
House of Commons
General Court
Colony of
Massachusetts Bay
Newtown
Cambridge
Harvard
John Harvard
New England
College
University
Eliot
Harvard University
Edward Everett
Robert C. Winthrop
E. S. Dixwell
Sidney Bartlett
William Gray
Lowell
Winthrop
Democratic Party
Russell
Burnett
Morse
General Collins
Collins
Codman
Cambridge Honors Alumni Echoes of Harvard Legacy
The article recalls Daniel Webster’s 1836 Cambridge appearance and contrasts it with Oliver Wendell Holmes current wit. It notes Harvard’s half century milestone with alumni gathering, remembering the university’s past and dreaming of its future with pride and anticipation.
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Cambridge
Daniel Webster
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Harvard
Reform Club Dinners Outline Tariff Reform Push in Massachusetts
Speakers at the Reform Club dinner praised tariff reform and administrative honesty. They highlighted Russell’s victory on honest rhetoric, Morse’s denial of a theft accusation, and Codman and Collins urging persistent reform. The Massachusetts quartet heads to Washington with momentum and backing.
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Reform Club
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Russell
Frank
Leopold Morse
Morse
Washington
Colonel Codman
General Collins
Codman
Miss Cleveland Ends Ties With Chicago Magazine
The article accuses Publisher Elder of Chicago of using Miss Cleveland’s name without authority and failing to honor contracts. It states she has severed her connection with the Chicago magazine and expresses hope for her successful future.
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Elder
Chicago
Miss Cleveland
Sue
Contemporary political commentary from multiple papers
Readers confront shifts in tone here. The Providence Journal denounces Boston Advertiser as low toned and defends Massachusetts Republicans. The New York Sun urges revision of Frisbie Hear’s melodrama about Texas voter suppression. The New York Tribune critiques Henry George stance and Blaineite misreadings.
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Frisbie Hear
Texas
Hear
N. Y. Sun
The Insecurity of Wills Contested by Trivial Pretexts
The article warns that challenging wills on trivial grounds is rising, undermining testators’ security. It cites commentary from the N. S. Commercial Advertiser urging testators to safeguard bequests by relying on the Bar Association for pro rata division if disputes spread.
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Bar “‘Association
N. S. Commercial Advertiser
Does hoarding pay in honest enterprise claims?
A reflective line from the New York World questions whether hoarding wealth for speculative gains damages others and whether prudent, ethical business can coexist with risky accumulations.
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N. Y. World
Rays the Spider to the Fly
Editorial cites workers turning to the Republican party as the true labor party, arguing it offers broader, permanent aid and better national policy prospects than any specific worker demands. The piece frames labor interests as aligning with the Republicans in pursuit of lasting benefits.
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Republican Party
Labor Party
N. Y. Tribune
Premature Happiness Hints at Tariff Tensions
A New York Post comment suggests reduced mirth among tariff supporters once action on surplus revenues is taken, contrasting present amusement with soon likely seriousness over Morrison. The remark frames political maneuvering and anticipated outcomes in a sharp editorial voice.
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Morrison
N. Y
Given Her A Chance Debate On Women Voting
Editorial argues the ballot for women is uncertain but worth trying. It contends the issue has not been fairly tested in England or Utah or Wyoming and urges open experimentation across society.
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England
Utah
Wyoming
Washington Post
Civil service reform seen as essential purification of public service
The Providence Journal argues that broad civil service reform is indispensable to purify the public service and safeguard the independence and political morality of Congress members.
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Providence Journal
Boston Student Wins Medal at Milan Academy Exhibition
Miss Caroline W. Hall daughter of a Boston architect who designed Hollis Street Theatre received a prize medal in Milan for landscape painting at the Villa Olona scene exposition. She also excelled in decorative oil and tempera painting and earned a prize medal for the second year in that school while James G. Blaine visited the city.
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Academy of Fine Arts
Milan
Italy
Caroline W. Hall
Boston
Hollis Street
Hall
Villa Olona
Leonardo da Vinci
Notable NY Figures and a Roosevelts London Wedding
The piece describes Ite at the Fifth Avenue Hotel receiving politicians and donors, Roosevelt’s upcoming London marriage to Edith Carow, and profiles of George H. Thoebe a near-opponent of Speaker Carlisle, and Count de Lesseps, with vivid remarks on their habits and appearances.
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Ite
Fifth Avenue
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
London
Edith Carow
James Carow
Roosevelt
Miss Carow
Anna Roosevelt
England
George H. Thoebe
Carlisle
Mitchell & Rammelsburg
Cincinnati
Knights of Labor
General Assembly
Count de Lesseps
Washington Post
Fourth Symphony Concert Review Recounts Debuts And Performances
Review notes low empty seats despite novelties on the programme. Cherubini Anacreon overture praised for simple themes and modern color. Brahms serenade described as novel with effective winds yet some monotony. Dvorak Legends praised for originality and Slavonic flavor. Volkmann D minor symphony lauded for playing but critiqued for lack of ideas in slow movement. Mr. Gericke’s orchestra earns energy and skill though room for fortissimo improvement remains.
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Music Trail
Cherubini
Haydn
Brahms
Dvorak
Gericke
Volkmann Symphony
Volkmann
Portrait of James Savage Spurs Boston Curiosity at Historic Gallery
In Boston a portrait by David Neal of the late Hon. James Savage draws attention for its hoped historic value. Savage long led the Massachusetts Historical Society and aided Winthrop's History of New England, Genealogical Dictionary of New England, and related editions. His work uncovered key manuscripts, disproved unfounded claims, and shaped American historical scholarship. The piece was painted for his daughter and may later join the Massachusetts Historical Society. Meanwhile social life shifts as winter gatherings push dancing masters to judge pupils by West End prestige, creating a tense South End hurdle for relocating families.
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Boston
David Neal
James Savage
Josiah Quincy
Thackeray
Savage
Rowers
New England
Nnyone
Nathaniel Rovers
Ipswich
Dutchinson
Pschec
Rogers
Poe
Sauvage
Cawood
London
George Livermore
George Offer
Bowers
Caep Solere
South End
Trainene
Missauke
Back Bay
Beacon Hill
Foot
West End
Saul Pas
Taverner
Miscellaneous Jests and Vignettes From Contemporary Gossip
A collage of quips and anecdotes touches on Theodore Roosevelt politics, a Michigan death by name, Emma Abbott, a blind man at Iuka, an anarchist remark, a Texas shooting, free speech, the Panama Canal praise, mermaid jokes, Scottish observations, a New Guinea tale, and Liberty statue satire. The items reflect late 19th to early 20th century humor and social commentary across newspapers.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Leszkyshomsquarkinzyski
Michigan
Emma Abbott
Iuka
Chicago News
Thoebe
Mr. Carlisle
Chicago
Parsons
Texas
French Academy
M. de Lesseps
Rey
Panama Canal
Texas Siftings
French music urged for balance in Boston program
Critics note strong German and Slav Italian works on the season while urging a fuller French presence. Upcoming program includes Heuberger piano concerto in E flat No. 5, Berlioz Damnation of Faust, Beethoven Danse des Symphes, Schumann soloist Carl Faelten, and a Byron Rain overture première.
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Phony
Berlioz
Boston Symphony
Byron
Richard Heuberger
Faust
Schumann
Carl Faelten
Recount Confirms Ward 14 17 Returns In City
The city elections committee completed a Saturday recount of Representatives in Wards 14 and 17. While minor errors were found, results remained the same with Chares J. Noyes and Haggerty elected in Ward 14 and Woodward and Rowell re-elected in Ward 17. Vote adjustments included Noyes 1002 from 1690, Means 1090 from 1078, Haverty 1157 from 1176, Collins 1088 from 1073. Woodward 618 from 907, Rowell 846 from 881, Lanigan 844 from 833, McLaughlin 734 from 745.
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Aldermaniec Committee On
Chares J. Noyes
Robert F. Means
David J. Haverty
John A. Collins
Mr. Noyes
Mr. Haggerty
Messrs. Woodward and
Rowell
Woodward
Mr. Lanigan
Mr. McLaughlin
Navy Secretary Whitney in Boston for Celebration
William Whitney arrived in Boston from New York on the 10 36 train of the Boston and Albany railroad. He will attend the day’s celebration and may stay through Tuesday to see Mrs Langtry perform at the Boston Theatre in the evening.
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William €. Whitney
New York
Boston
Boston & Albany
Boston Theatre
Tariff Reform Meeting Forms District Committee
A Saturday session of the Third Congressional District Tariff Reform Association at 85 Devonshire Street organized a permanent body. General Hazard Stevens chaired as a committee reported to draft a constitution, with Henry D. Dupee, William Lloyd Garrison, General Samuel M. Quincy and James Means named. An animated tariff discussion followed.
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Third Congressional District Tariff Reform Association
Devonshire Street
Association For Future Work
Hazard Stevens
Henry D. Dupee
William Lloyd Garrison
Samuel M. Quincy
James Means
Moral Ideas in Government and Political Religion
The Rev. Dr. Cyrus A. Bartol preaches on Moral Ideas in Civil Government using Proverbs to urge truth in party platforms. He condemns political duplicity, calls for candor beyond printed vows, and warns against mercyless partisan rivalry in reform era debates.
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Cyrus A. Bartol
West Church
Ecreese
Atlantic Monthly December will publish Lowell and Holmes on Harvard
The Atlantic Monthly's December supplement, dated Saturday November 13, will reprint James Russell Lowell’s oration and Oliver Wendell Holmes’s poem for Harvard College’s 250th anniversary, revised and corrected by the authors.
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Atlantic Monthly
James Russell Lowell
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Harvard College
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