Notable gathering honors English tragedian at Dixey event
A distinguished audience met at the Vendome on a Saturday evening to honor English tragedian Wilson Hawelt, invited by Henry Dixey. The affair featured lavish decorations, floral displays, and speeches praising American arts and transatlantic friendship, with prominent guests from law, drama, and politics in attendance.
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Vendome
Wilson Hawelt
Henry
Henry BE. Dixey
Wilken Barrett
Lavery Gren
Hin.kives Union
Smith
Philadelihia
Adjutant-Gener
Sullivan
Geers F. Babbitt
Pistches Goddard
D. J. Drenan
Benjamin Kisiball
Wiliam F. Apthorp
Indeph Reynolis
Horice M. Jordan
Adenandes
Tivor
Io Lanwiseer
Charles Pinu EE
Dans
Sas
Libaiuaut
Olea
Fuecme Tomkins
M Gay
Adlemowsk
Vwileam Listoris
Yann Rae
Thayer
Fugue
Cogent
Lononet
Ereles
Davey
John A
Varese
Goa
Cote
Hon
Leopold
Fheraas
J. Galvan Merber
Eomocee Vo Howard
D. Pilling
Emerson
Dohn M
Autograph Gift At Boston Hotel Event
Mayor Smith of Philadelphia attends a formal occasion with guests including Stephen O Meara. An engraved card features the Autograph of the guests and a note to Mr Wilson Barrett of the Hotel Vendome in Boston as a memento of the event.
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Rett
Carlyle and Miss Welsh Letters Stir Romantic Plans
The text recounts Thomas Carlyle and Jane Welsh’s early correspondence in 1821, with Carlyle courting through letters and planning a joint literary novel. It notes their evolving relationship, mutual admiration, and the transformative hope they shared for literary collaboration.
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Norton
Loudon
S. Bes
Irving
Cartyvne
Jane Welsh
Irenn
Thomas Carlyle
Welsh
Carlyle
Dane
Riets
Tors OW
Isels
Correa
Lee
Perle Sivas
Mrs Langtry to Appear as Illness Shifts Plans
Mrs Langtry remains ill but expected to perform at the Boston Theatre tomorrow night. Manager Gilmore reported her improved, with doctors Langmead and Doe aftercare and a massage session before a long quiet sleep.
Boston Audiences Slow to Warm to Mr. Barrett in The Bostonians
Journalistic observer notes Bostonians are frequently cold and critical, weighing flaws against merits. Mr. Barrett’s first Boston appearance in The Bostonians faced Shakespearean tradition and memory of past stars, yet he won a great victory with an enthusiastic reception and a loud demand for a speech despite busy theatergoers missing their trains.
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J. H. Copleston
Wilson Barrett
Bostonians
Copieson
Coul
Watson Barrett
Haralet
Boston
Veehver Booth
Levine
Barrett
Boston Theatre-Coers
Brockiine aSambridges
Chaviestown
Barrott
WRS & Mavis
Barnsdrett
Ferro-Phosphated Elixir touted as best tonic
The ad promotes Ferro-Phosphated Elixir of Calisa YB made by Caswell, Harford Co New York. It claims to prevent dyspensia indigestion low mood and debility and to aid fever recovery with no equal among tonics. It says the product is sold by all druggists.
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Caswell, Haard = Co
New York
Patrick J P Tynan Speaks to Boston Irishmen at Music Hall
A large Boston audience hears Patrick J P Tynan the Irish revolutionary speak on the Irish question at Music Hall. He argues constitutional efforts fail and Ireland must gain liberty by force if peaceful means do not work. The event drew strong reactions from local Irish groups and notable attendees.
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Ireland
Pngland
Boston
Patrick J
Tynan
Phenix Park
Frederick Cavendish
United States
Great Britain
Loston
Trish Societies
Isuston
Trish
Music Hall
Toe
BE. Fitzgerald
Tynai
Snane
Patrick ‘ Po Tenan
Arosa
Tai
Ech
Wa Ieee
Srelan
Wellington
Parnell
Charles Stewart
Arce
Birmingham
Ion
Howe
Fisegerald
Boston Lishinen
Ivnan
Princeton Divides Over New Education Clash
A historical dispute centers on Dr. McCosh at Princeton College opposing Harvard President Eliot’s new education ideas. The debate, tied to the elective system, pits Princeton against Harvard and Cornell figures, highlighting a broader conservatism in Princeton’s leadership.
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Harvard
Princeton
McCoss
Cambridge
Yale
James Hassell Lowell
McCosh
London
Dr. McCosh
Eliot
Pemecton
College
Ward Colles
Deere
Elie
Penty
Holmes
Princeton College
Harvard College
Oe MieCosh
Nosphere
Enli Seminary
Oliver Wendeligimes
Note from Dr Hola les on Princeton poem To Editor of the Post
A letter from O. W Hoes defends a poem mentioning Princeton and Edwards. He argues the lines refer to New Jersey sands and Edwards influence, clarifying the Atlantic Monthly publication and denying connections to Harvard or Ware.
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Holales
Post
Princeton
Atlantic Monthly
Edwards
Exvactx
Jesnud
Harvard
New Jersey
O. W Hoes
In Memory of Otis Clapp at Washingtonian Home
Services for Otis Clapp, longtime president of the Washingtonian Home, were held at the chapel on Waltham Street. Speakers praised his 25 years of service, anti slavery work, and character while noting his humility and faith. The gathering included remarks by Dr. Albert Day and others who described his public life and devotion to the sick.
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Waltham Street
Otis Clapp
Albert Day
Withrow
William W. Warren
Mer. Clapp
Sdrwin Thompson
Mr. Clapp
Franklin Street
Charles Street
Mc. Clapp
Dr. Day
Clapp
Bin
Mgr. Clapp
Joseph Story
James B. Richardson
Home
Little Wanderers
JW. Wetherbes
Lie
C. TF. Talbot
En, Baldwin
Missionary Hume Case Endorsed by United Church Letter
The United Church at Haven endorses a reply to the American Board urging Rev. Robert A. Hume be returned to India. The letter states no change in views on delaying his return, notes Hume is not responsible for church action, and requests a speedy determination by the prudential committee.
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United Church
Mae Haven
Prudential Committee
American Board of Foreign Missions
Brethren
Robert A. Hume
Ndit
Hume
India
Hine
Des Moines
Comine
Blatchford
Hlopkins
Chittin Union
Munger
Pastor
United States Steamer Kearsage Arrives for Repairs at Porremocru
The United States steamer Kearsage arrived at Porremocru from the Mediterranean with all crew aboard. She will be taken out of service here for repairs.
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Porremocru
N. H
United
Kearsage
Mediterranean
Lesson for the Ladies on Birds Plumes and Fashion
The Rev. A. Bartel preached at West Church on bird shooting for meat, millinery, and museum. He urged dropping ostrich feathers from hats, arguing feather use harms animals, dresses affect morals, and fashion should yield to benevolence and humanity.
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A. Bartel
Devia
Tam
Natural History
Salem to Install Electric Fire Alarm System
Work starts this week to run wires for a new electric fire alarm in Salem. Twenty five boxes will be installed and police boxes designated by numbers. The central station will be at the police office with W. Arnold as supervisor. Whistles will be placed at several shops and buildings, and the system should be ready by January 1.
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Salem
Spscran
W. ©. Arnold
Zina Goodell
Tuttle
Bentley
Central Baptist Church
Milling worker Ned Connolly Found Dead at Loudville Mill
Ned Connolly, employed at Watson's Mill in Loudville West Hampton, was found dead in the raceway last week. He is believed to have fallen through a hole in the mill by accident.
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Spopingreup
Ned Connolly
Watson's Mill
Loudville
West Hampton
Insolvency Notices From New England and Nearby States
Insolvency notices reveal A J Wheeler of Boston weighing a 30 cent on the dollar settlement proposal though debts exceed $613,923 with potential $8,000 personal liability. Multiple others including Charles Haven Coffin of Haverhill and Charles Kimball of Newton report sizable liabilities and settlements or failures across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts.
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A. J. Wheeler
Atantic Avenue
Boston
Aled
Ibis
Eno
Charles BE. Perry
Damariscotta
Kie
Fe.j. Mooers
Seedeman
Pittston
Willian
Charles Kimball
Newton
N. H
Kimball
Haverhill
Mass
E. A. Penney
Oakland
W. B. Moore
Roland, Vi
Arthur W. Puray
Chatham
N. B
C. Everett Evans
Taunton
Charles Haven Coffin
Portland Doctor Reports Nervous Debility Treatment
Dr. S. E. Sylvester of Portland Maine states they have used the treatment for nervous debility with satisfactory results.
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S. E. Sylvester
Portland
Court Sessions Open With Long List Of Case Names
The Superior Court entries show Monday's order listing numerous cases across sessions two and four, including parties such as Locke vs Kiwell, Moneta vs Boston, Gillinger vs Lavo, and Spence vs Boston & Maine railroad. The document notes timetable details and that the Second Session sits three days a week for six weeks.
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Turner Val
Hlyman
Hagers
Paxon
E. Mawist
Locke
Kiwell
SU Thurston
Boston & Maine Railroad
Moneta
Boston
Hichey
Tildreth
Col
Paulbefer
Klarrineton
Standard PD
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Blamilton
McKay
Burley
Thomrsen
Berton
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Abbott
Jacobs
Howard
Geng
Sears
Emery
Ctheman
Gone
McNamara
Brady
Cosgrove
Richardson
S. Clynn
Elpa Ory
Howell
Watherbes
Hyervee Wa
Plowwell
Webra
TOU Oson
Aborn
Company
Ireland
Ske
Ssees
Bartlett
Minurers’ National Bank
Perry
Dogo Me Wiliams
Newburyport
Patel
Tenney
Dudeo Mason
Ee Speer
Hisy Ward
Somerset Palien Works
Yeason
Penneyivania
Starshall
Lingham
Armstrong Transfer Co
Newton Bay
Wake van Tard
Boston Post adopts new quarto form and improved typography
The Boston Post under new management appears in a quarto eight page sheet with attractive layout. Critics praise the typography and layout while retaining familiar features. The change is seen as a step toward a brighter, more modern newspaper with strong editorial alignment and improved presentation.
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Boston Post
POST
Mike
Springfield
Times
Providence
Pike
the Post
KY T Ayial
Financial Daily Record
Boston
New York
Pay The Pay The
Readable text fragments describe a Boston based newspaper page with seven columns detailing pay rates and new form changes across sections. The item notes a new type and page layout while implying a broad update to payroll content and formatting.
The Highest Class Journal Summary Foretells Rich Topics
A compressed fragment describes a newspaper titled The Highest Class Journal with sections on financial, commercial, shipping, political, literary, dramatic, social, and legal topics. It signals broad coverage and full commentary across multiple fields.
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James F.C. Hyde
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