The American Common Schools and the Parochial Dissent
Sermon highlights from Rev Philip Mexom on the contrast between common and parochial schools at a Thanksgiving service. He argues the state must educate for democracy, morality, and economic progress, contending the common school serves civic development while parochial schools pursue religious indoctrination.
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First Baptist
Central Congregational Churches
First Baptist Church
Philip Moxom
Common Schools
Cardinal Antonelli
Massachusetts
United States
Father Conaty
Republic
British Isles
Europe
America
France
New England
The Moral Battle Over Parochial and Public Schools
The article argues that public schools foster moral discipline, social unity, and republican ideals, while parochial schools subordinate education to church aims. It claims Catholic schooling erodes intellectual liberty, promotes sectarianism, and threatens political integrity by subordinating state authority to the church, citing Catholic authorities and Thiers on conscience.
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Republic
Church of
Addis & Arnold
M. ‘Thiers
Rail subsidies spark debate over past grants
Legislators debate the legality and impact of subsidies granted to railroads over the years. Proponents argue they fueled growth and development, while critics warn of unfair competition and fiscal strain. The discussion centers on policy reforms and potential future funding limits.
Sermon on Liberty by Archbishop Williams at Holy Cross
At the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Washington Street a requiem high mass was celebrated yesterday morning and Archbishop Williams delivered a Thanksgiving sermon. He spoke on personal liberty, God’s law guiding right and wrong, and noted the liberty of the press and freedom to worship, stressing social welfare.
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Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Washington Street
Archbishop Williams
Father Boland
Corcoran
O’ Donovan
Father Talbot
Williams
Political Notes on City Elections and Nominations
The Democratic city committee meets tonight to finalize its alderman and school committee ticket. Heman M. Bure, running as mayor of Newton, pledges a fair businesslike administration. Massachusetts Republicans and independents back Doherty in Charlestown. Ward 5 Woburn nominates Whittemore and Fowle. Cambridge Ward 4 sees Mitchell withdraw. Other mentions include Roxbury candidate Havey for Ward 22, and Mead withdrawing from the school board race due to commitments.
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Democratic City Committee
Newton
Heman M. Bure
Republican Committee
Woburn
Boston
Board of Aldermen
Edwin D. Mead
Universalists Unite in Joint Services Sermon by Rexford
The Columbus Avenue and Shawmut Avenue Universalist Churches held union morning services led by Rev. Dr. C. B. Rexford. He urged joyous faith, condemned sectarian limits on schooling, and proposed a national, nonsectarian University of North America in Washington with broad access for all.
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Columbus Avenue
Shawmut Avenue
Universalists
Rexford
Rome
United States
Tufts College
Dean
University of North America
Washington
Baltimore
Fine Arts Exhibit Showcases Hammer Garden Paintings in Boston
The Hammer exhibition at the Art Club features about twenty paintings including The Home of the Bees and two large decorative pieces. Critics praise Dutch precision and pure color, noting close inspection reveals delicate blossom detail and strong background textures. The show runs until December 12 and includes loaned works with only a few pieces for sale. Mr. Hammer is the brother of Danish consul E. C. Hammer.
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MR. Hammer
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
William Hammer
New England
Boston
Art Club
The
Bees
Mr. Hunnewell
Hammer
E. C. Hammer
Theatrical Gossip Highlights Staged Wicked Weather Lean Week
The week’s crowds remained strong despite rain as Boston theatres staged major attractions. Shenandoah at the Museum, Miss Marlowe at Hollis Street, and a strong Old Folks’ concert drew lively audiences while critics praise Mr. Pitt’s direction and Miss Clarke, Miss Allen, and Miss O’Leary in supporting roles.
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Boston
Hollis Street
Shenandoah
Museum
Howard
Pitt
Museum Company
Wilson
Sergeant Barker
Mr. Wilson
Charles J. Bell
Willis Granger
Miss Clarke
Miss Allen
Miss O’leary
Miss Dayne
Miss Ryan
Miss Davenport
Julia Marlowe
Mr. Jefferson
Globe
Helen Barry
Grand Opera House
Ta ‘Tosca
New York
Jefferson
Gilbert
Drew
London
Miss Marlowe
Ingomar
Lady of Lyons
Perthenia
Pauline
Mary Shaw
Maria
Mme. Modjeska
W. F. Owen
Robert Pabor
Mr. Owen
Aber
Barron
Walpole Wedding Ties Heir to Paris Union
Robert Horace Walpole the heir presumptive to the earldom of Orford and defendant in a breach of promise suit wed last summer in Paris to Miss Louise Corfin daughter of Daniel C Corbin of New York and niece of railroad magnate Austin Corbin.
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Robert Horace Walpole
Earldom of
Orford
Paris
Louise Corfin
Daniel C. Corbin
New Yoland
Austin Corbin
Parton Desks and Cabinets Shown at Canal Street Factory
PAInn's Furniture Co. unveils 100 new and beautiful designs for desks and music cabinets at its Canal Street manufactory, highlighting wide range, quality craftsmanship, and contemporary styling for homes and offices.
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Parton
Painn’s Furniture Co
Canal Street
Fine Tailoring and Clothing For You Personally
The advertisement promotes customer ready made clothing crafted to order, with garments made from specially designed goods unavailable elsewhere. It promises affordable prices and urges personal inspection of premises and goods.
Scotch Cheviot Suits Offered at Unusual Price
We announce a purchase of large magnitude from English manufacturers of Scotch Cheviots, made up in our London House. Suits are worth $30 to order and $20 ready-made. We offer the entire line at an extraordinary price, with in character fabrics trimming and finish. This value is very unusual.
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London
In Regard to Suits at Great English Fabrics
In Regard to Suits offers home made goons and English fabrics for suits and trousers. The dealer highlights English fabrics, London trousers, Thompson's patent cut, and large imports from London to save costs. Prices range from 3.50 to 9 dollars with a claim of quality rivaling custom-made garments.
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London
Thompson
Overcoats Promised Without Padding in Regency Style
In Regard to Overcoats the seller pledges coats without wadding or padding to preserve style and fit for gentlemen. A large variety includes CAPE-COATS, BricHTon Answers, Storm Coats and other specialties, inviting patronage and choice.
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Brichton
The Citizens Movement Critique of City Hall Efficacy
A Boston letter argues the Citizens convention misreads city evils as arising from aldermen and not the Mayor. It urges repealing aldermanic district rules, praises Mayor O'Brien's honesty and vetoes, and questions Hart as a better alternative amid party lines and patronage pressures. The writer, signing as CITIZEN, reflects on enduring city government challenges.
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Citizens’ Convention
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
Board of Aldermen
O’brien
Mr. Hart
Boston
Hart
Mc Hart
Lynn Orlofski BroadSword Contest Ends In Berlin Win
The Lynn Orlofski mounted broadsword contest concluded in Berlin with Lynn defeating German champion Orlofski after an earlier bout in New Haven ended 9 to 5. Lynn extended his lead to 16 points, winning the stakes and gate money amid a fiercely fought contest.
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New Haven
Conn
Lynn- Orlofski
Orlofski
Berlin
Lynn
Massachusetts Teachers Association Convention Opens at Girls High
The forty fourth annual convention begins this morning at the Girls high school building on West Newton street. It outlines proposed classes with the Architectural Club, water color drawing, cast and model drawing, pen and ink drawing, and figure sketching, with weekly lessons and shared expenses by the club. Separately, Hon A B Alger of Cambridge has written accepting a mayoral nomination, Woburn Democrats name Thomas Salmon for mayor, and Boston Lodge 97 holds its fourth annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall with B W Appleby directing dancing into the morning.
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Massachusetts Teachers Association
Girls’ High School
West Newton Street
New Architectural Club
Ross Turner
Charles E. Mills
D. A. Gregg
A. B. Alger
Cambridge
Citizens and Taxpayers
Woburn Democrats
Thomas Salmon
Boston Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad Brakemen
Odd Fellows’ Halk
B. W. Appleby
Pendleton's narrow West Virginia recount gains 5 votes ahead
From Wheeling Register an update shows Pendleton's net gain on the recount totaling 72 votes, creating a 5 vote majority over his opponent. Republicans call fraud, citing gains split between Republican and Democratic courts across Hancock Harrison Tyler Marshall Gilmer Braxton Lewis Ohio Wetzel Brooks.
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Wheeling Register
Dem
Pendleton
Hancock County
Harrison
Tyler
Marahall
Gilmer
Braxton
Lewis
Ohio
Wetzel
Brooks
Atkinson
New Direct Line to Washington for Inaugural Week
Travelers to the capital for the inaugural week can use a new direct route via Central railroad of New Jersey and Philadelphia & Reading railroad with Baltimore & Ohio connection. Solid Woodruff and Pullman cars run Jersey City to Washington March 1 to 4, dropping passengers near the Capitol at B&O depot. Rapid terminal handling is highlighted to avoid common delays.
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New York
Washington
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Bound Brook
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Woodruff and Pullman
Jersey City
The
Capitol
Baltimore & Io
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Cc. B. Rexford
Cathedral of the Midly Cross
Dr. Rexford
the Fine Arts
Music Hall
Charles E. L. Wingate
Journal
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New American Opera Company
Boston Theatre
D’ Albert
D’albert
Friedheim
Rosenthal
Crystal Slipper
Sisters
Palmer
Captain Swift
Lord Fauntleroy
Broadway Theatre
Elsie Leslie
Rogers Silver Plate Company
Franklin H. Sargent
American Academy of the Dramatic Arts
Lyceum Theatre
Edwin Booth
Lawrence Barrett
Julius Cesar
San Francisco
California Theatre
Kate McDonough
James O’brien
al Hayman
Barrett
Mr. Booth
Richard Mansfield
Liverpool
Prince Karl
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Weedon Grossmith
Winifred Emery
Drury Lane Theatre
Kate Rorke
Joseph
Drury Lane
Canada
Fava Bik
Royras Baking Powpkxu Co
Wall St. N
Vienna
Ves
Bromfield Street
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Hass
May Acues Fleming
E. C. Thompson
Op Sourn Church
Citizens’ Movement
City Hall
West Virginia
Chelwer BH
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