Boston Garden Fountains Boxed For Winter Weather
A Boston column notes the season brings the boxing up of the Public Garden marble figure known as the Maid of the Mist and the Common and Public Garden fountains shut off except drinking stations. It also criticizes an unrepaired temperance fountain on Tyler and Kneeland Streets and praises vines and colors around Beacon Street houses, concluding with a moral on cabinet beds and honesty.
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Boston
Boston Boys’ Temperance Union
Tyler and
Kneeland Streets
Beacon Street
Harrison Gray Otis
Somerset Club
Editor's notice for manuscript submissions
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Post Publishing Company
New York
Broadway and
Wall Street
H&ipgmann
BinmingHam & Co
Washington
Corcoran
Fifteenth Street
Illustrious English statesman Bricu nearing death
The DHoston Post reports Mr. Joan Bricot’s condition is very serious with death expected soon. The article notes his long public career since 1831, his shift from Radical to Unionist, and his opposition to Irish reforms contrasted with Gladstone’s vigorous policy in old age. The two have been friends and rivals, but Bricu’s illness weighs heavily on the political stage.
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Joan Bricot
England
Brigur
Gladstone
Connecticut constitutional amendment drive gains GOP support
Colonel John A. Tippsitts leads eastern Connecticut Republicans in promoting a constitutional amendment to elect statewide offices, arguing it would restore the popular will. He envisions using the campaign as a stepping stone to the gubernatorial chair, and hopes for success given the history since 1578 of limited gubernatorial elections.
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John A. Tipsitts
Connecticut
Tippitts
Schofield urges adding artillery regiments to army force
Major General Schofield in his annual report urges expanding the regular army by two artillery regiments, about 5000 more men than the current 25000. He cites coast defense needs, the growing duties of the army, and its link to naval construction, arguing current limits were ill advised. He proposes cost effective improvements to boost strength and efficiency.
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Schofield
Europe
Irish American protectionists influence in Harrison Morton bid
At a New York meeting the Irish American protectionists group, presided by Blaine, telegraphed support from Augusta for Harrison and Morton. The text notes P. Ford and a few cronies as leading figures, implying strong influence on the election effort.
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Pat
New York
Blaine
Augusta
Harrison
Morton
P. Ford
Navy adds new protected cruiser Philadelphia at Cramp yard
An upcoming addition to the navy, the steel protected cruiser Philadelphia, is to be launched early next year at Cramp & Sons in Philadelphia. It will be 310 feet long, 49 feet wide, 18? feet draft, with 4083 tons and 10,500 horsepower, aiming for 19 knots with hopes of 21. Main armament planned as twelve six inch guns, a sister ship is also under construction, promising faster cruisers though still short of mercantile needs.
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Philadelphia
Delaware
Messrs. Cramp & Sons
Marine Status Tied To Our Commercial Importance
The remark underscores the link between naval capacity and economic clout, arguing that maritime power should reflect and support the nation's commercial stature. It highlights the strategic need for balanced investment in ports shipping and naval resources to safeguard trade.
Free iron would boost New England mills and tax relief
The piece argues free iron ore and scrap iron would aid New England manufacturers, decrying tariffs that taxed imported ore and scrap iron. It cites 1887 imports of 245,755 tons of scrap iron and 1,141,774 tons of ore, with substantial duties, and predicts revived iron works from Rhode Island coal and local talent if free ore and fair fiscal laws prevail. It links broader industrial revival to ending burdens on foreign ore and scrap.
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House of Representatives
Senate
New England
Middle States
East
Rhode Island
Worcester Steel Works
Worcester
Pennsylvania
Mammoth Iron Works
Keystone
Nova Scotia
Spain
Africa
Birmingham
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Boston
Providence
New London
New Haven
Gladstone Flint Opinion on Ashbourne Act Debate
The British House of Commons hear Mr Gladstone oppose the Ashbourne land bill extending the Irish purchase program. He questions method of presentation and discussion, while Goschen argues over a limited grant to continue existing operations. Gladstone also faults the act for making the state landlord without guarantees and leaves arrears unsettled.
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Mr. Gladstone
House of Commons
Ashbourne
Ireland
Gladstone
Goscuern
Suffolk County Jurors Need Reform in Duty and Selection
An editorial criticizes Suffolk county jurors for low quality and frequent evasion by business men and city residents. It calls for reform of the jury list, stricter alderman oversight, and greater civic duty to uphold justice and protect property.
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Massachusetts
Suffolk County
Disraeli
Boston
Southern opinion on Haarrison election tests sectionalism
The New York World asks if sectionalism is alive or buried and Southern editors largely reject the idea of rampant regionalism. They vow fair treatment of the Harrison administration, fear Republican aims to revive wartime controls, and stress peaceful pursuit of prosperity while watching policy toward the South. The Greenville observer notes measured optimism about majority rule and investment, while fear of restored state power remains a concern.
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New York World
South
Haarrison
J. H. Esting
The
Savannah Morning News
North
Harrison
Harnison
Greenville
D. C
Richmond Times
Cleveland
Democrats in a loyal frame of mind amid literary praise
Democrats are in a loyal and reasonable frame of mind with faction spirit not prevailing. A new Greek edition of Hamlet published in Athens shows Shakespeare’s universality. Reading Shakespeare in Greece and France hints the poet is more than a barbarian. A statue on Boulevard Haussmann reflects shifting sentiment.
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Athens
SwAkspere
World presses feud between two public figures ridiculed
The New York World’s bid to provoke a quarrel between Buacksurn and Judge Rucken is criticized as sensational and profitless. The piece questions the value of the code duello as a historic curiosity and urges cooling temper for all involved.
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New York World
Buacksurn
Colorado
Kew
Judge Rucken
Epmonp Governet Dies A French Dramatist Noted For La Panache
The French dramatist Epmonp Governet is reported dead. Though not the top tier, his clever light comedies earned some recognitions, and La Panache was his most successful work, staged about five hundred times at the Théâtre Palais Royal. His fame was greater abroad than at home.
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Epmonp Governet
M. Hrcror Mator
Independent Post praised for fairness in campaign coverage
A reader from Cambridge commends the newspaper for its independence and fairness during the presidential campaign. The letter lauds the paper as a dignified, independent voice and predicts history will judge Grover Cleveland as one of the nation’s best presidents. It notes the Post’s service to a cause seen as glorious, though currently checked.
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Cleveland
W. Stevens
Cambridge
Debating Inquiries and World Figures in Late 19th Century News
Washington gossip links John Clarkson of Iowa to Benedict’s public printer post with a March 5 1889 resignation planned. Lord Courtenay inherits debt laden holdings and a vast estate while questions swirl about Harrison’s future residence. A London death notes George Loy Smith from Balaklava and a Sackville desk sale sparks high bids amid rumors. A Paris London Truth dispatch portrays the German Emperor as changeable, stern yet playful, with a mix of sternness and humor in temperament.
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C. P. Upshaw
Astoria
Ore
Benjamin Harrison
Levi P. Morton
Daniel Lamont
Army
Washington
John $. Clarkson
Iowa
Benedict
Lord Courtenay
Twelfth Earl of
Devon
England
Ireland
Harrison
New York State
New Jersey
Orange Mountains
N. Y
Mr. Smith
Lord Sackville
Murchison
Thomas Hill
Portland
Templeton
Hartford Courant
Harvard College
Hill
Harvard
Paris
London
Munich
Obituary noted educator Joshua Foster dies at 76
Joshua Foster longtime principal and longtime associate at the University for Deaf and Dumb of Pennsylvania died in New Brunswick New Jersey aged 76. He was a noted authority on the treatment of deaf mutes. Also remembered is Seth Thompson who died at 97 in Hast Bridgewater the oldest man in Plymouth county and survived by a son.
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Joshua Foster
University For Deaf and Dumb
Pennsylvania
New Brunswick
N. J
Seth Thompson
Hast Bridgewater
Plymouth County
Civil Service Expansion Alters Office Protections
A Washington despatch notes that civil service rules have widened under President Cleveland, bringing much of the clerical workforce in seven major departments into classified service. The Government Printing Office remains outside due to printing numbers, while new amendments close transfer loopholes by requiring a year of service before moving clerks between noncompetitive and competitive entry posts.
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Harrison
Civil Service
Washington
New York Times
Arthur
Cleveland
Agricultural Department
Government Printing Office
Ancient Romans in sack coats at Pittsburg Opera House
The Pittsburg Commercial Gazette reports a novelty at the Opera House as Frederick Warde presented Virginius but the baggage failed to arrive. Cast members wore modern attire with humorous contrasts to Roman dress, eliciting warm audience reactions. Virginia Adele Belgarde appeared in street dress, Caius Claudius’s trousers were short, and Appius wore a long coat sleeve gap joke. Virginia looked welcome despite minimal classic garb.
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Pittsburg
Opera House
Frederick Warde
Virginius
Joldius
Virginia
Adele Belgarde
Caius Claudius
Appius
Jentatus
Dentatus
Mr. Warde
Carmen at the Boston Theatre by Kellogg company
The Boston Theatre staging of Carmen last evening showed improvement over Faust. Adequate costuming and tasteful settings plus modest chorus strength marked the performance. Louise Meisslinger sang Carmen with steady interpretation while Taglieri and Lee shone as Don Jose and Escamillo. Harriet Avery portrayed Michaela. Kellogg not appearing. Il Trovatore is announced for tonight with Kellogg and others.
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Carmen
Boston
Kellogg Company
Kelloge
Louise Meisslinger
Mme. Hauk
Signor Taglieri
Don Jose
W. H. Lee
Escamillo
Harriet Avery
the Ideals
Michaela
Il Trovatore
Miss Kellogg
The Hollis Street Theatre Week Of Lord Chumley Notes
Notes report Lord Chumley at Hollis Street entering its final week with Sothern drawing distinct personal success and full houses. Upcoming shows include She next Monday, plus Fanny Davenport in La Tosca at Boston Theatre and Julia Marlowe and Helen Barry debuts. Coghlan plans Beth Macbeth revival at Fifth Avenue Theatre with Vanderbelt as Macduff. New York audiences enjoy Shakespeare while Potter and Langtry offer Cleopatra and Lady Macbeth respectively.
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Lord Chumley
Hollis Street
Sothern
Fanny Davenport
Boston
Julia Marlowe
Helen Barry
Grand Opera House
Charles Coghlan
Concert in Chickering Hall for Berlin church benefit
A concert at Chickering Hall yesterday afternoon supported the American Union Church in Berlin. The attendance was strong and the program featured Eliot Hubbard Nevin Miss Pierce Harriet McLain George J. Parker and Mr. Ethelbert Nevin with Mrs Field and Mr. Howell as accompanists. Proceeds and artistry were praised and organized by Miss Elizabeth S. Pierce.
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Chickering Hall
American Union Church
Berlin
Eliot Hubbard
Ruy Blas
Raft
Nevin
Democratic party weathered past storms in Salt River voyage
The Philadelphia Times notes the Democratic party has endured prior defeats, implying no fatal consequence from another political setback. It frames repeated losses as survivable, a silver lining amid ongoing challenges and renewed efforts.
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Salt River
Philadelphia Times
Pleasant to know tariff reformers win seats
Pleasant to know that sturdy tariff reformers from Illinois and Ohio districts have been sent to push out protectionist statesmen elected in 1886. The truth rises after being trampled, and trusts cannot silence the people’s representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Morrison
Illinois
Frank Hurd
Ohio
Philadelphia Record
Madness or Folly in Quay Proposal
An editorial in the New York World attacks Senator Quay’s hymn to the mailed hand, arguing that Grant’s iron will could not reshape the postwar South under military rule and that Harrison could not reverse history twenty years later. It warns that coercion and oppression by negroes and scalawags are past and will not return.
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Senator Quay
Grant
Harrison
N. Y
A Threatening Source of Power in Politics
A New York Evening Post editorial warns that a professedly Christian nation unable to halt vote buying will see religion mocked, social fabric corrupted by wealth, and the nation headed toward ruin reminiscent of the French Revolution if power sources lose legitimacy.
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LN. Y. Evening Post
Southern governors will not refuse Republican certificates
The New Orleans Picayune states there is no truth to claims that Southern Democratic governors will block Republican lawmakers. It asserts governors will certify fair wins, noting only one Republican was elected in the state and will receive commission from Governor Nicholls on proper returns.
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South
Congress
The
Picayune
Nicholls
Coleman
New Orleans Picayune
Springley
Blockly
Penman
Scribbler
Gibbs
Gladsby
Mrs. Sjones
Mrs. Winks
Mr. Winks
Philadelphia Record
Chief Justice Fuller Gains Confidence At Court
A Washington despatch to the New York Sun reports Chief Justice Fuller is quickly earning goodwill. He disposes of business efficiently, writes concise opinions, and narrows disputes to core points. Justice Harlan, though, sometimes speaks plainly when he believes a ruling wrong, as in Marshall v United States.
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Fuller
Washington
New York Sun
Cleveland
Chicago
Harlan
Justice Fuller
Marshall
United States
Justice Harlan
Randall not in critical condition, reports show improvement
Philadelphia November 20. The sensational claim that Hon. J. Randall is in critical condition is denied. Randall was in better health today than recently and spent much of the day reviewing appropriation bills and handling other official duties.
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Philadelphia
Penn
J. Randall
Apple trust formation noted in central New York
A collected miscellany highlights a central New York apple trust credited by farmers as sound at the core. It notes political races, light humor from Punch and Philadelphia Record, and various curiosities including literary payments and extravagant royalties for stories.
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New York
Memphis Avalanche
Milwaukee
Indiana
McClellan
Faix
Punch
Berthon collapsible lifeboat cited as worldwide standard
E L Berman from Romsey, England, asserts Berthon collapsible lifeboats have been used globally for fourteen years, supplying Indian navy ships in 1874 and naval forces in France and Italy. He corrects a misbelief about setup time, noting instant deployment and multiple air-filled compartments. He claims major steamship lines adopt them and mentions sending a 24 foot boat to the U S Navy.
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Chambers
United States of America
Europe
Asia
South America
France
Italy
Atlantic
Liverpool
Glasgow
Tam
Order of the Navy of
United States
Sam
Sir
E. L. Berman
P.S
Berthon
Romsey, Hants
Eng
Funeral of a murdered woman in Braintree
The private funeral of Miss Mehitable White was held at her home with Rev. Edward O. Dyer officiating. Burial followed at Bond Street cemetery. Police seek Thompson, believed murderer, who fled with a zinc trunk toward Maine after arriving in Boston on Causeway Street. State police and local officers pursue, but he has a lead on the first available trains.
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Braintree
Mehitable White
Edward O. Dyer
South Congregational Church
Bond Street
Congregational Church
Dyer
Thompson
Miss White
Boston & Maine
Causeway Street
Maine
Whitney
Rhoades
Shaw
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Milk
Washington Street
Dhoston
Post
Suffolk County Jurors
the Theatres
Benjamin Halfpenny
Pall Mall Gazette
Miss Burney
Cecilia
Mt London Truth
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