Home Market Club Asked for Falsifications Details
Boston, November 7, 1891. A letter from Albert Clarke, secretary of the British American Association, to James H. Stark requests specification of a alleged remark at a Faneuil Hall meeting accusing the Home Market Club of lies. Clarke vows no intent to misrepresent and seeks corrections if any error is found.
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Crvs
Boston
James H. Stark
British American Association
Washington Street
Mass
Faneuil Hall
Home Market Club
Albert Clarke
Theater listings on Horus and Hollis Streets
Horus Street THEaTre and Hollis Street host Clara Morris in Camille at 2 pm and Odette at 7 45 pm AOLUMBIA THEATRE on Washington Street shows Charlies Frohman's Company in Mr Wilkinson's Widows at 2 and 8 pm Tremont Theatre on Tremont Street offers The City Directory Up to Date at 2 and 8 pm Boston Museum on Tremont Street features The Octaroon at 2 and 8 pm
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Horus Street
Hollis Street
Clara Morris
Aolumbia Theatre
Washington Street
Charlies Frohman
Mr. Wilkinson
Tremont Theatre
Tremont Street
Boston
Musivum
Boston Theatre
Don Thompson
33 Per Cent Increase Across City and Suburbs
A 33 percent rise is reported in Boston, its suburbs, and rural areas, marking a broad-based price or rate increase across urban and rural markets with wide geographic impact.
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Boston
Ex-Mayor Hewart Warns Lottery Still Threatens Louisiana
In a 19th century style address, ex mayor Hewart recalls 1876 Louisiana vote bought for money and says the state could be sold again in 1892 if lottery influence persists. He as National Democratic Committee chairman warns that the lottery gang could sway presidential electoral votes and mail support.
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Hewart
New York
Louisiana
Hewrtt
National Democratic Committee
United States
Bankers, Secretary Debate Cheap Dollar Policy
The American Bankers Association rejected Secretary Foster's plea for an honest money policy. George B. Coy presented views criticizing the coinage act for draining active capital, inflating property prices, and worsening the trade balance, described as honest money by Massachusetts Republicans.
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American Bankers’ Association
Foster
Association
New Orleans
George 8. Coy
Cox
Massachusetts
Three Journalistic Precedents Cited By The Post
The Post notes that the Globe follows its lead by nominating Governor Russell for the Democratic ticket, with a caveat on harmony for the head of the ticket. It recalls its own Nov 7 suggestion that Massachusetts would name Russell for vice presidency if a deadlock threatened the convention. Another case involves the Macrupger matter.
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Globe
Russell
National Democratic
Russe
Massachusetts
William E. Russe
Post
Magcrupger
Publish That Report and the Dead Examiner Letter
In an early editorial the Post demanded the dead examiner s letter book be produced to honor his memory and notes the shift of other papers to that view. It recalls Uncle Jerry Rusk s recommendation to tax hides and says many contemporaries later criticized the move, while The Post praises the broader praise from peers.
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Jerry Rusk
Tur
Friction over free coinage politics in Massachusetts
The Boston Journal attacks Democratic Congressmen over free coinage and Speaker votes while questioning rival actions by Dawes Hoar and Ingalls. It argues that free silver is waning as an issue, notes Republicans push repeal of the inflation silver bill, and calls for Democrats to pledge on currency before discussing other lawmakers.
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The
Boston Journal
Massachusetts
Senate
Dawes
Hoar
John J. Ingalls
Epward L. Pierce
Andrew
Daily Advertiser
Congress
Harrison
West
Ohio
Democratic House
Post
Journal
Advertiser
Walker
Longs
Cogswell
O'Neil
Sherman Hoard
Out West Phrase Sparks Debate on Poverty Relief
The Rev. Brooke Herford argues against the saying root hog or die as a guide to charity. He warns the idea endorses starving the poor and ignores widespread suffering beyond Boston. He cautions that starvation cannot be the remedy and stresses moral duty to aid those in distress.
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Brooke Herford
Associated Charities
Herford
Tam
Dr. Herford
Boston
Hrr-Ford
BrookE Herford and the Good Samaritan in Poverty Thought
The excerpt questions how Rev BrookE Herford can align his theory with compassionate Christian aid. It contrasts social doctrine against the spirit of the Good Samaritan and the practice of Jesus who cared for the poor, urging reconciliation of belief with action.
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Brooke Herford
Bank reports secrecy sparks public demand for disclosure
The Boston press questions Comptroller Lacey over why Examiner Magruder's reports on Maverick Bank remain sealed. Bankers urge public release to restore confidence, warning secrecy risks dereliction of duty and potential congressional scrutiny as scrutiny grows.
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Graham
International Trust Company
Examiner “Magruder
Lacey
Maverick Bank
Maeruper
Post
Boston
Examiner Magruder
Examiner
Lacry
Mr. Lacey
Barrett Interview Signals Support for Speakership
In a Post interview Speaker Barrett claims opposition stems from party rank and file, asserts majority backing and favorable precedents for reelection. He notes no strong rival has announced, while Nahant politicians fear his strong position as the party leader.
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Barrett
Post
Nahant
The Farce in Pennsylvania legislature scandal
A special session failed to act on Treasurer Boyer and Auditor General McCamanit amid charges of improper payments and profits from illegal fund use. Livesly fled after misuse, BARDSLEY jailed, Mercantile Appraisers accused of defrauding the State. Governor Patton unable to force action as Senate cites jurisdiction issues, provoking sharp partisan criticism from the Philadelphia Ledger.
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Pennsylvania
Quay
Boyer
Bardsley
Livesly
McCamanit
Senate
Pattison
Philadelphia Ledger
The
Ledger
Victory in Iowa and Democratic gains in state government
The Iowa official canvass shows the largest statewide vote yet, with Governor Roiss winning 207,575 votes, a rise of about 28,000 from two years ago and a 7,806 plurality. Democrats lose the lower house by a narrow margin, while a Democratic judge is elected to the Supreme Court.
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Iowa
A Deserted House and Subtle Social Quips
The piece strings light vignettes on rural labor reform humor and a portrait of a deserted house. It contrasts digressive lines about poultry, banking, and editors with verse on memory and time, ending with reflections on aging homes and the quiet cadence of decline.
Multiform Quips and Local Wit From Historic Clippings
A collage of wry sayings and brief vignettes from various papers. Jokes touch on railroads work ethics, youth and age, coinage curation, Parisian wisdom, Russian book sales, football betting, jewelry prices, and a humorous Niagara Streetcar exchange. Includes Irish humor about smoking.
Algonquin Club Elects Officers and Reports No Debt
The Algonquin Club has elected officers including President John F. Andrew and Vice Presidents William Bliss and William A. Russell. Secretary is W. W. Gooch and the executive committee features John Mason Little, Francis Peabody Jr, and others. The treasurer reports the club is out of debt.
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The
Algonquin Club
John F. Andrew
William Bliss
William A. Russell
John F. Anderson
T. Jefferson Coolidge
W. W. Gooch
John Mason Little
Francis Peabody, Jr
T. D. Boardman
Hugh Cochrane
Lemuel Howe
George E. Wilder
Lawrence Tucker
W. K. Thomas
E. V. R. Thayer
N. W. Rice
C. O. Billings
Henry W. Dodd
James P. Stearns
Gerald Wyman
Boston 1891 letter charges Home Market Club deceit
James M. Stark, president of the British American Association of Massachusetts, denounces a Home Market Club circular as forgeries and lies. He cites a two-sided brochure with American and English tickets, accusing it of influencing Irish voters and preserving a national rather than state issue. He notes publications calling the extracts forged and urges merchants to stop the club’s campaigns.
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Boston
Albert Clarke
Home Ihotonal Club
Bedford Street
Faneuil Hall
Home Market Club
Boston Home Market Club
New England
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Levi P. Morton
Grover Cleveland
Allen G. Thurman
England
London Spectator
America
London Times
Cobden Club
United States
Lord Brassey
Middle States
Pat Egan
Chile
Republican Party
Russell
Trul James It. Stark
British American Association of Massachusetts
Public figures and society notes in brief items
Tolstoi appears cadaverous and Kipling remains critical of us while Miller’s Angelus is insured for 140000. Hay donates 2000 to Adelbert College, the Czar hosts tea parties, and the widow of Ben Trimble is dead. Sincerity as success, pedantic reformer Pentecost studies law, and world population figures are cited. A Portland sculptor is engaged to Baroness Van Yeusen, Howard commands high royalties, Tranby Croft party waxes at Madame Tussaud’s, Albert Edward heads the table, and Thomas receives a diamond baton. An Italian professor forecasts blondes’ decline. Vanderbilt killed deer and pays fines. Cruger’s books draw criticism.
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John Hay
Adelbert College
Ben Trimble
Amelia B. Edwards
Hugh Pentecost
America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Franklin Simmons
Portland
Baroness van Yeusen
Bronson Howard
Mme, Tussaud’s
Albert Edward
Theodore Thomas
Fred Vanderbilt
Adirondacks
Ten Years Married Charles Bernhardt and Dora Nilis Celebrate
Ten years ago last night Charles Bernhardt and Dora Nilis united in marriage. They celebrated with feasting and fun at 761 Coleman Street Dorchester, hosting many friends and receiving lavish gifts from guests who could not attend. Notable attendees included Frank Brown, the Ruggs, Lewenbergs, Ellis family, Bertha Ellis, and Bernhardt children. Music from Izza and Abe Bernhardt featured on guitar, flute, and harmonica.
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Dora Nilis
Bernhardt
Coleman Street
Dorchester
Frank Brown
Rugg
Lottie Rugg
Lewenberg
Isms
Joseph Ellis
Bernh
Joseph ‘Ilis, Jr
Bertha Ellis
Mo Burkhand Esnherdi
Izza Bernhardt
Abe Bernhardt
South Boston Yacht Club Funds Winter Open House
The South Boston Yacht Club met at the United States Hotel to decide on winter operations and staffing. It was decided to keep the club house open year round and hire a permanent janitor, with Commodore Fuller presiding.
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South Boston
Hart declines Boston mayoralty bid in discreet decision
Postmaster Hart and two year mayoralty tenure in Boston case. Hart says he will not run for mayor this year. He notes the challenge against Mayor Matthews is unlikely to succeed and commends his discretion in stepping back from the contest.
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Lawrence Eagle
Hart
Boston
Matthews
Real Name Dennis in Boston Republican Nomination Talks
Postmaster Hart of Boston declines to be pitched as a rival to Mayor Matthews. Ex Senator Bennet and Charles H. Allen, president of Central National Bank, are prominently discussed as Republican nominees. Allen facing misperception risk if Colonel Allen of Lowell returns to the race.
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Dennis
Springfield Republican
Hart
Boston
Matthews
Bennett
Charles H. Allen
Central National Bank
Allen
Colonel Allen
Lowell
Telltale Fear and Calls for Publication
Lowell Times notes the Boston Post urges releasing Bank Examiner Magruder’s Maverick Bank reports and correspondence, a move echoed by many papers, while the Boston Journal resists, fearing help to the Democratic majority in Congress in a debate over official exposures.
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Boston Post
Magruder
Boston Journal
Congress
The State Engraving by the Boston Post
The Boston Post plans a half tone engraving titled One Hundred Massachusetts Notabilities with a Governor portrait center and State House scene. It will be free to Post readers, and editors seek reader input on who qualifies as notable. The reward will be one hundred artists proofs for the first hundred contributors.
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Holyoke Democrat
Boston Post
Massachusetts
State House
Post
Archbishop Corrigan Denies McGlynn Reinstatement
Arch bishop Corrigan released a statement citing a sacred congregation letter approved by the Holy Father. The letter outlines conditions under which McGlynn might petition review and vows no departures from its provisions. McGlynn, shown the article, says he has not seen the letter and offers no comment. The disclosure stirs Catholic circles.
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Corris Gan
United Press Today
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Holy See. In Regard To the Case of Dr. McGlynn
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Holy Father
McGlynn
Apostolic See
Weather Forecast for New England Ends Saturday
FBI Washington reports a forecast for New England through 8 p.m. Saturday with generally fair weather, westerly winds, nearly stationary temperatures, and continued cool and fair conditions into Sunday.
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Washington
New England
Collision sinks Heather Bell steamer near Charlottetown
Passengers on the Heather Bell, returning from Orwell, were rescued onto the Fastnet after a collision. The Heather Bell, built in 1883 for Island Steam Navigation, sank within half an hour. no insurance or freight salvaged. The Fastnet, damaged but afloat, was towed toward Halifax with a tug’s help.
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P.E.L
Heather Bell
Orwell
Fastnet
Heatherell
Island Steam Navigation Company
Crapaud
Mount Stewart
Halifax
Opium Smuggling Case Opens in New York
The exam of Thomas E. Chase of Providence for opium smuggling began before U S Commissioner Shields. A trunk with unstamped opium was traced from the baggage room to Chase’s Astor House room where it was seized. Letters to Chase from Montreal and others were shown, including one from his son William. The opium’s contents were tested by a drugs examiner who could not identify them. analysis would take a week. The hearing adjourned to Monday afternoon.
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New York
Thomas E. Chase
Providence
United States
Shields
Chace
Astor House
Chase
Montreal
RE. I
William
England
Charles E. Mott
Cambridge Nominating Convention Names City Officials
Citizens for Mayor and local board seats in Cambridge gathered at Central Square last evening to nominate candidates. For Mayor Alpheus L. Alger leads a slate including aldermen in five wards, a school committee roster with multiple members, and James Whittemore for Assessor in wards 2 and 4.
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Citizens’ Convention of
Cambridge
Central Square
Board of Aldermen
Alpheus Lb. Alger
William A. Bancroft
Mr. James
W. E. Doyle
Edgar R. Champlin
William J. Breen
John R. Fairbairn
William M. ‘Fownsend
Robert B. Bancroft
Benjamin Howe
Willard K. Howland
William T. Pippie
Albert B. Hart
Ellen A. Goodwin
Phoebe Kendall
William H. Chancey
Mary E. Mitchell
George T. Johnson
John E. Summers
James Whittemore
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