Season ends with Cambridge and New York games
The football season closes today with games at Cambridge and New York, a supplement to the Springfield showdown last Saturday. Harvard faces Pennsylvania on Manhattan field while Yale meets Princeton, with hope tied to Harvard’s defense against Penn and a cleaner finish after a violent season.
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Cambridge
New York
Springfield
Yale
Manhattan
Princeton
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Tariff Critique of Woollen Mills and McKinley’s Tax Burden
The piece argues that high tariffs under McKinley cripple wool and carpet factories. It notes mills have closed or cut wages, blaming a 25 to 100 percent tax on raw wool. Last year wool taxes reached about 8 million dollars, harming production and delaying recovery until raw material costs drop.
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McKinley Incubus
Mayor Matthews Accepts Democratic Nomination Letter Review
The mayor’s acceptance letter praises his administration’s liberal, efficient governance and addresses Hart’s criticisms. It notes a net debt rise of 2.746 million over three years, mitigated by bond anticipation and a shift from financing current expenses to permanent improvements, with gas bill impacts cited.
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Matthews
Hart
Mr. Hart
Boston’s Advocate Vows Continued Legislature Access if Re‑elected
The speaker asserts that if re-elected he will maintain the privilege of appearing before the Legislature on behalf of Boston’s people whenever their interests demand. He contends that the judgment of the people is predictable.
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Boston
Remarkable Finan ciering at Boston and Maine Plan
Stockholders meet in Lawrence to discuss a bond issue by current management. Critics fear foreign banks and profit from gold bonds, questioning a shift from conservative policy and potential loss to stockholders and the railroad system’s integrity.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Lawrence
Boston
Boston & Maine
New York
Let Us Be Reasonable On The New Tariff Bill
The author urges nonpartisan, balanced discussion of the tariff bill already before Congress. While acknowledging possible defects, they insist the core goal is remodel to lower consumer costs and free industry. Critics should avoid sensationalism and focus on prudent fixes.
The Day We Celebrate Thanksgiving Spirit in New England
The article extols Thanksgiving as a New England home festival that has become national. It emphasizes family reunions and kinship in New England, while noting its extended benevolence as a season of charity spreading across the land.
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New England
Miss May Frank declines reformist lecturing post in Philadelphia
The Oakland, California teacher Miss May Frank declined a recent offer to serve as lecturer and preacher for a Philadelphia reform Hebrew congregation because she does not wish to be bound to any church. Other notes include Professor Edward Caird moving to Balliol as master and Harriet Hiesmer the American sculptor noted for medals.
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Miss May Frank
Oakland
Cal
Philadelphia
Miss Frank
Harriet Hiesmer
Europe
Iraca
War Secretary Lamont Reports On Army 1893 94
The annual War Department report notes continuing seacoast fortifications and frontier defense. It states Indian warfare is nearly ended, Army use for internal order will lessen, and emphasis shifts to fortifying thirteen major seaports. It gives totals for 1893 94 and outlines proposed enlistment reforms and park memorial projects.
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Washington
Lamont
United States
Endicott Board
Potomac Heights
National Cemetery
Arlington
Gettysburg
Chickamauga and
Chattanooga National Military Park
Department
Navigation Commissioner's Report on U S Tonnage Shifts and Reform
Washington Nov 29 The annual report of Commissioner of Navigation Co O'Brien notes total tonnage rose from 4765921 in 1892 to 4825071 in 1893 with a drop in sailing tonnage but growth in steam tonnage American domestic tonnage gained while foreign commerce tonnage fell The report also notes decreased overall port entries due to weak trade and calls for radical bureau restructuring including a new department of commerce to unite related agencies.
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Washington
Commissioner of Navigation
Co. O'Brien
O'Brien
Bureau of Navigation
Commerce
Rumored Paris Cabinet List Raises Speculation
At midnight in Paris on November 20 rumors circulated that Eugene Spuller formed a new cabinet. Named posts included Premier and foreign affairs Eugene Spuller, Interior David Raynal, Instruction Raymond Poincarre, Finance Auguste Purdeau, Public works Jean Louis Barthou, Commerce Eugene Etienne, Agriculture James De Kerregu, Marine Admiral Gervais, War General Ferron, Colonies Theophile Debasge, and Justice by an unknown Senator.
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Paris
Spuller
Eugene Spuller
David Raynal
Raymond Poincarre
Auguste Purdeau
Jean Louis Barthou
Eugene
Etienne
James de Kerregu
Gervais
Ferron
Theophile Debasge
Correction letter debating unjet oted epithet toward Mayor Matthews
A letter to the editor dated November 29 1892 disputes a newspaper report accusing the writer of using an unkind epithet toward Mayor Matthews saying the remark targeted acts not persons and asking for a correction. The writer argues journalist was accurate and notes a possible misquote by Mr Ernst in the Post report.
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Matthews
Post
Ernst
Thanksgiving Hymn of Faith in a Praising Wake
A religious poem from the Atlanta Constitution evokes gratitude for divine guidance through peril. The speaker thanks God for mercy and protection and calls the world to awaken to a heavenly anthem. The piece blends imagery of harvest, roses, banners, and a triumphant faith.
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Stanton
Atlanta Constitution
Boston Meeting for Tuskegee Institute Fund Drive
The undersigned announce a Sunday evening gathering at Trinity Church chapel in Boston to support Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in Alabama. Booker T. Washington and Rev. E Winchester Donald will speak with two students and a quartet will sing plantation songs. Funds are needed to cover annual expenses, with 625 Tuskegee students contributing partly by work and $50 yearly teaching cost that students cannot pay.
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Boston
Trinity Church Chapel
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Alabama
E. Winchester Donald
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
General Armstrong
Hampton
Tuskegee Institute
Hampton Institute
Mr. Washington
Crawford House
George A. Gordon
Charles F. Dole
RE. Winchester Donald
Mary Hemenway
Ellen F. Mason
B. Capen
Roger Wolcott
Edwin D. Mead
A. E. Dunning
Robert Treat Paine
Maguire Declares City Reform Platform For Alderman Bid
The letter from P James Maguire pledges to serve the people over party, oppose bossism and contracts, favor day labor and local hire on public works, allow paid days off for firemen and police, support an elevated railway and ward rooms, promote small parks, and call for investigations of public institutions. He endorses Australian voting in caucuses and delegate nomination for Mayor and Aldermen.
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John B. Moran
City Hall
Beacon Hill
P. James Maguire
Trouble at the Gasino Arena Sparks Legal Action
The old Arena, recently sold to a syndicate for a music hall, is being dismantled. Contractor Timothy Connelly claims to own interior items sold by the treasurer on November 16, while Elliston Bros. of Cambridge disputes the office material. A clash occurred as Ellston workers took property, prompting Connelly to plan three charges including assault trespass and larceny.
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Timothy Connelly
Connelly
Ellston Hros
Cambridge Contractors
Ellston
Elliston Bros
Assault and robbery arrest in East Boston
Last Monday night George McAuley was assaulted on North street and robbed of $1 in cash. Yesterday afternoon Division 7 police arrested William H. Murray, 20, of 18 Havre Street East Boston, on the charge of being concerned in the robbery.
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George McAuley
North Street
Division 7
William H. Murray
Murray
Havre Street
East
Boston
Savage and Burbank Couple Wed at Wynnfield Centre
The ceremony on November 28 at Wynnfield Centre joined George H. Savage and Annie W. Burbank of Lynnfield Centre in marriage with Rev. H. L. Brickett presiding.
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Savage
Burbank
Wynnfield Centre
H. L. Brickett
Annie W. Burbank
Lynnfield Centre
Obituaries and death notices from Nov 27 29 entries
Notices list multiple deaths with names and ages in various cities. Carlton 72 in Chelsea, Eaton widow Ann J 76 in Quincy, Kendall 91 in South Boston, Ladd George W Badd 60 in city depot master, Mann Jeremiah B 4 years 9 months in Everett.
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Carlton
Chelsea
Hiram A. Carlton
Eaton
Quincy
Ann J
Jacob F. Eaton
Kendall
South Boston
Sarah Kendall
Ladd
George W. Badd
Chickering Station
Mann
Everett
Jeremiah B. Mann
The Stranger at Globe: Barrett Company Delights Boston Audience
Boston’s Globe Theatre hosted Mr. Wilson Barrett and company in The Stranger marking a return of the play to the city. Barret’s performance as the faithless husband and Miss Harden Wright as the repentant wife drew strong praise from a large audience. The program also included Ben My Chree, Claudian and Virginius with additional acts from Russell’s The City Directory and the Schaffer acrobats.
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Globe Theatre
Wilson Barrett
Stranger
Boston
Hardee Wright
Haller
Peter
Horace Hodges
Franklyn
Leay
H. Cooper Cliffe
Ambrose Manning
Elsie Cleeter
Daisy Belmore
Russell
Tremont
Schaffer
Boston Lodge of Elks
Agnes Booth Schoeffel
New York
Louis J. Massen
Mostyn, McDonough and
Que
CLOBE
London
Claudian
Virginius
Stamlet
Broadway style burlesque and theatre items in Boston
The piece discusses the play Brother John misinterpreted as a hayseed production and notes Bethel Connecticut scenes plus summer resort settings. It highlights the May Russell burlesque company at Lyceum Theatre with The Boys in Red and Jack's Ante as closing piece. Palace Theatre staff receive turkeys from Colonel William Austin. Pauline Nana stars at Austin & Stones Museum cage act fading in. Little Tuesday’s Boston Theatre appearance blocked by Fay society agent over ton silitis. Black Crook shows run to aid Thanksgiving patrons.
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Frederick Warde
Louis James
Edwin Booth
Lawrence Barrett
Mr. Warde
Mr. James
Boston Museum
Julius Caesar
Marc Antony
Brutus
John
Bethel
Conn
Mr. Crane
May Russell
Lyceum ‘Theatre
The
Jack
Boston
Mr. Fay
Society
Will
President Cleveland to dine at other home for Thanksgiving
The President and Mrs. Cleveland will not eat at the White House on Thanksgiving. They will dine with the Portmaster General and Mrs. Hissell, and other guests include Secretary and Mrs. Gresham and Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle. Horace Vose’s forty pound Thanksgiving turkey will be kept for a future occasion.
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Washington
Cleveland
White House
Hissell
Gresham
Carliste
Horace Vose
Westerly
Executive Mansion
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Henry Halford
Strand Magazine
Tomac Heights
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Co. W. Ernst
Maguire
Wilson Bros
Popular
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Trement Row
Russell & Morgan
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Sample Pack
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Ohio
the Globe
Nat Goodwin
Music Hall
Rice
Annabelle
Camille D’arville
America
Ed Ruschewegh
C. Herold
Chicago
Montgomery Light Guard Veteran Association
Hollis Street Vtheatre
Dee
J. W. Kelly
Little Tuesday
Miriam O'Leary-Collins
Emery Sisters
Joan J. Quigley
Gerard Russo
Toby Lyons
John Zager
Walter Kimball
Georgie Denvir
Thomas HK. Senla
Lena W. Rockwell
J. Frank Donahue
the Columbia
Byron Douglas
Theodore Roberts
James E. Wilson
William Gillette
the Private Secretary
Hollis Street Theatre
Charles Frohman
Foster Farrar
Messrs
Ward and
Vokes
Eugene Tompkins
Grand Opera House
Hoodman
Haworth
Evesson
Price
Keenan
Mestayer
Helen Dayne
Bowdoin Square Theatre
E.H. Hill
Dedham St
J. A. Crabtrer
F.ef
Prrer
C. A. Byrne
Louis Harrison
Gustave Kerker
Heavenire
Fantastic Comic Opera
Ollis Theatre
Isaac B. Rich
Goodwin
Henry Guy Cameron
Hoodman Blind
Bowdoin SQ. Theatre
Chas. F. Atkinson
Srauncowen Sea
Wm. Haworth
Capt. Herne
A.S. A
Herne
U. 8S
Palace Theatre
George Dixon
Jack Lynch
Bertoto
Carmencita
Grose
William Austin
Pauline Nana
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Tremont Theatre
Comedane
Dha
Martha Morton
Ternoon
Montstreet Bove Dover
O'Raymond
Skat Inc. Mechanics’ Building
Clevelands
Davin
Northampton Street
Robert H
Canada Thunderbolt
Burlington
Bowstring
Vermont
Oscar R. Gleason
Mechanics
Hiuntington Avenue
Adams House
Perker House
Young's
Austin& Stone
William Quee
Sar
Ata
Marisian
L'Enfant Prodigue
Todigal Son
Joseph Jefferson
Frederick Eee
Warde
James
Julius Casar
Clow
D. Herman
Cassius
Boston Theatre
Black Crook Ward
Heras Family
Fielding
Odell & Page
Sadek MacDonald
Columbia
Carles Yronatas
Propritors
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