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Senator Aims to Free Raw Materials From Tariff
The Boston Post notes public sentiment pushes tariff reform as Senator endorses removing duties on sugar and argues Congress should place on the free list any raw material used domestically that is not produced here. The piece suggests another election could end with no tariff reformer welcome.
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McNeill Faces Criticism Over Republican City Committee Tactics
The author condemns Mr. McNeill for aiding Republican party schemes and harming the workingmen's political demonstration. It argues his initial stance was correct but wavering weakens his position and predicts limited support, comparing potential results to a past vote by King in 1879.
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King’s
Britain moves to summon Parliament early on Irish coercion plan
The government signals an Irish policy push by summoning Parliament a month ahead and threatening strict rules of procedure to curb Nationalist opposition. The London Standard warns the move risks rigid, unpopular framing, reflecting early Conservative dissent and doubt over coercion’s success.
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Macbeth
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Lord Randolph Churchill
City investigation finds waste in ferries era
A three month aldermanic committee report censures the ferries department management from 1883 to 1885 under pre charter controls. It shows waste and irreponsibility but credits new governance under Mayor O Brien for reducing expenses by 8000 in year one and 4000 in year two with prospects of further savings this year.
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French Chambers Seek Expense Cuts to Bridge Deficit
Faced with persistent deficits the French Chambers decide to cover shortfalls by cutting spending. The State faces steep hurdles as the public demands a strong stance toward Germany and a timid cabinet cannot endure.
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French public finance and subsidies provoke debate and grumbling
The text argues subsidies for steamship lines and Algerian railway are costly yet essential. It notes Radicals push for economy while also favoring public works to employ the poor. It suggests French patience under taxation is growing and that citizens will learn to discriminate in public expenditures.
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National Bank Notes and bond scarcity looming
National Bank Notes report by Mr. Trenholm warns of bond scarcity impacting note circulation. He notes 3 percent bonds to be called within a year, 4 percent bonds totaling 250 million maturing in 1891 and nearly 758 million in 1907, with premiums rising as demand increases.
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Congress
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Russia Shifts Strategy Amid Bulgarian Question Tensions
The article outlines a shifting East European balance as Russia abandons direct Bulgaria attack plans and considers routes via Afghanistan or Constantinople. It notes Britain Austria and Italy likely aligning on Berlin Treaty foundations, with Germany possibly neutral. Also mentioned are Bulgarian succession issues and a satirical aside on aristocratic titles reappearing in New York society.
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Misreading of noble titles in society prompts worry
The author argues that fashionable women misinterpret aristocratic designations tied to titles or entailments. Names like Mrs. So-and-So of Tuxedo or Alderman Smith of Chelsea are not true marks of nobility, and society may have to cope without distinctive verbal appellations.
Romanian King Adopts Nephew Ferdinand as Heir
The Romanian king names Ferdinand of Hohenzollern, a 21 year old prince, as heir, while Elizabeth Queen of Romania is noted as a prolific author under Carmen Sylvia. The article contrasts literary honors with royal succession and hints at relief among Romanians.
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Evolution of the Snob and Contemporary Verse Picks
A review of Thomas Sergeant Perry's Evolution of the Snob argues it Study traces snobbery’s rise to the eighteenth century with careful, dispassionate logic and literary quotes from Emma and Pride and Prejudice. It also praises Mr Peck's Cap and Bells for restrained, graceful vers de society with standout pieces Sailor's Sweetheart and At the Ball.
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Mrs Deland Poems Show Sweet Gentle Charm and Modern Tone
The review praises Deland’s poetry for gentle emotion and graceful covers. It notes influence from Herrick and old poets but highlights the Poems of Life as often modern in tone. One love song On being reproached by my love for coldness stands out as especially original.
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Herr Herrick
O'Reilly Poetry Noted For Vitality Noted By Critics
A critical view highlights John Boyle O'Reilly's poetry as lively and abundant in feeling. It praises Erin and Ireland and compares The King of the Vasse to a striking Tragedy about a lightkeeper's bird, noting Ariel and Caliban as history in Cranch's verses.
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Cranch Poem Shows Ariel and Caliban Echoes in Verse
The critic notes Cranch’s work for cultivated readers with attention to form and sonnet craft. Ariel and Caliban illustrates The Tempest’s influence on imagination, while Browning offers stronger grasp. Other pieces honor Whittier Holmes and J. R. L. The volume balances simplicity in printing and tasteful binding.
Pope Leo XIII His Life and Letters Excerpted Biography
The Rev James F Talbot of the Cathedral compiles a readable life of Pope Leo XIII for Catholics and Protestants. It covers his early life in Benevento and Rome, rise to cardinal in 1853 and pope in 1878, his encyclicals, education efforts, opposition to Nihilism and socialism, and his global influence with American ecclesiastics and church progress in the United States and Canada.
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Old Christmas and Bracebridge Hall in One Volume
A combined edition of Washington Irving’s Old Christmas and Bracebridge Hall illustrated by Randolph Caldecott is praised for vivid costumes, lively group scenes, and Leech style character heads. The book showcases English life, festive humor, and touches of pathos with superior engraving and Irving likenesses. Price is five dollars.
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Foes of Her Household by Amanda M Douglas
Miss Amanda M Douglas adds a new novel to her list to be issued by Lee and Shepard. The volume continues her familiar fiction style and thematic concerns.
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Anniversaries of Boston Mercantile Veterans and Etymology
In Boston observers celebrate long partnership of Mr. Uriel Crocker and Mr. Osmyn Brewster, compare age and civic virtue to Adams and Quincy, and note enduring business signs. A dry goods window explains blankets origin, debates Blanquette tale, and a street beggar at Old South Church draws coins amid cold weather.
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Fashion Trends and Urban Anecdotes in 19th Century Press
A collage of light society notes and quips from a 19th century press column. Topics include bonnets and dress trends, a controversial Faneuil Hall nomination, New York carving hobbyists, elaborate wedding cards for mourning brides, crossdenominational ball games in Iowa, Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes and a reporter incident, a multilingual tramp fatality in Ohio, a Boston commuter humor about open doors, and Brooklyn political journalism linked to D G Croly and Jennie June.
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Lodge and Blaine in a web of political intrigue
The Journal labels Henry Cabot Lodge as the directing director of the Advertiser but claims he has dangerous partners awaiting opportunities to entangle him with Mr. Blaine. The public wonders if Lodge can safely approach the magnetic Blaine when they next meet.
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Democrats urged to fund coast defence adequately
A political column insists that Congress Democrats must provide generous coast defence funding, arguing previous reluctance was improper. The piece labels strong action essential for national security.
Prohibition Vote in New York Surges in State Race
The Prohibition vote reached 36 000, a tally 11 000 above 1884 and 6 000 above last year, amid accusations against Judge Daniels. The piece questions whether the Prohibitionists could carry New York with 86 000 votes if Republican plans to relieve whiskey taxation gain ground.
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The Policy of Republics and French Foreign Limits
The Springfield Republican notes that republics tend to mind their own business, arguing France limits foreign activity even amid grand plans. It cautions that grand plans on paper clash with a sobering budget debate, showing France wary of being cup-bearer to autocrats.
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Holden Elected Harvard Football Captain for 1887-33
A. L. Holden aged 88, a half back on Harvard's team, was chosen captain for the 1887-33 season. Samuel Winslow, 1885 champion baseball captain, may return to law school. Twenty four freshmen rowers train in three crews and football season is closed.
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Charlestown Navy Yard Seen Favored for Equipment
Commodore Schley and Secretary Whitney visited Charlestown Navy Yard and reportedly favor moving the chain and anchor department from Washington to Charlestown. The change would fit out all vessels at Charlestown and employ about 300 more men. A bureau of equipment may be housed there and a prison for court martial inmates could be built.
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Washington
Charlestown Yard
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Charlestown
Young helper indicted for theft at Working Boys Home
Charles Mulcahy aged 15 from the Working Boys Home was hired by the National Express Company to guard wagons but stole a package with two mortgages and water and mining stock. He confessed when arrested yesterday.
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