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Mayor Grace and Schwatka River Naming Debate
The article discusses Mayor Grace's refusal to sign a pardon petition amid a pending local election and political calculations. It also covers Lieutenant Schwatka’s claimed discovery of a new river in Alaska and the Times’ challenge to the Sun’s map, arguing Schwatka’s river is unnamed before and should bear his chosen title.
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Mayor Grace
New York
Will
Grace
Schwatka
Alaska
George Jones
New York Times
Times
New York Sun
la Perouse
Vancouver
United States Hydrographic Bureau
Mt. St. Elias
Icy Bay
Jones River
the Times
Hydrographic Bureau
Hydrographic Office
Democrats Nominate John E. Russell for Congress
The tenth district Democrats nominate John E. Russell for Representative in Congress praising his reform civil service stance and strong tariff reform views. The piece contrasts him with the incumbent and calls for a vigorous campaign and Russell to quickly begin campaigning.
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John E. Russell
Congress
Russell
New York Sun Critiques Massachusetts Democratic Principles
The New York Sun laments the Massachusetts Democratic party's alleged neglect of its principles in Andrew's nomination. The piece argues that selecting a Massachusetts governor should not hinge on the Sun's current or past preferences, as opposed to concerns about editor selection.
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New York Sun
Massachusetts
Andrew
Sun
Democratic Party
Washington Post
Press cites Democratic fund circulars to federal employees
The Philadelphia Press says Democratic federal workers in the city and state were sent circulars urging contributions to the campaign fund. It questions the scope, notes the caveat so far as known, and praises Cleveland era reforms while signaling widespread support from state committees. The piece suggests Pennsylvania may not be worse than elsewhere.
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Philadelphia
Democratic Committee
Pennsylvania
West
Burlington
Free Press
Charter Oak Life Insurance Company
Live Oak
British Ordnance Department
Army
Navy
United States
Springfield Union
Henry Gorge's Candidacy Affects New York Mayor Race
A newspaper critique notes Henry Gorge's campaign as novel for its self funded, self sacrificing committee effort and criticizes George as unlikely to win. It highlights socialistic influences seen as a potential shift toward chaos despite reformist ideals and reverence for certain clergy views.
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New York City
Henry Gorge
George
McGlynn
Coal Pool Denial and Reading Coal and Iron Charter
Governor Pattison orders action against coal pool companies while corporations deny any union. President Roberts argues the Reading Coal and Iron charter predates the new constitution, claiming it remains unaffected by constitutional limits. The piece notes the enduring power of the coal monopoly and suggests further紧 actions may follow.
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Pattison
Pennsylvania
Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Reading Coal and Iron Company
Restrictions on Jewish residence and entry in Russia in 19th century policy
The text outlines Russian policy restricting Jewish settlement across districts, with open residence in only eleven districts except Poland, and deportations affecting about 16,000 Jews due to redrawn districts. It details entry rules requiring multiple permissions, complex passport systems, and a closing note on imperial efforts toward liberalization alongside a lingering medieval tone.
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Poland
Rostoff
Taganrog
Russia
Powderly Views Set Tone For Knights Of Labor Speech
In Richmond Mr Powderly urges restraint and reform outlining pacific labor aims. He condemns the eight hour strike as premature and emphasizes cooperative control of industry, education for youth, and better employer worker relations to curb strikes and improve wages. He favors school attendance and business training for the young.
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Knights of Labor Assembly
Richmond
Powderly
Southwest
Eviction of Jews in Russia Spurs Consul Report Note
Consul-General Young of St Petersburg contributes to Consular Reports Sept issue, detailing Russia laws on Jews. The piece notes mass expulsions in two major cities and describes how Jews face exclusion and local authority whim, with the central regime restricting foreign entry and granting few exceptions.
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Young
St. Petersburg
Russia
French stage hits in Paris spark cross language humor
A Paris run of Hamlet in French underscores cultural gaps as phrases like Not a mouse stirs and Hail, horrors hail are rendered into French. The piece notes how English wit often loses its humor when adapted for foreign audiences and questions whether classic plays translate well across tongues.
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Paris
Dinner Table Tea Toss Sparks Navy Lieutenant Scandal
The New York Daily News reports a drunken man at a city hotel insulted a lady. Her husband tossed tea in the man’s face, then left with his wife. The incident may be sent to Navy Department as the offender is a navy lieutenant.
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New York Daily News
Navy Department
Navy
Army
Queen Victoria’s Autograph Set Praised by Pall Mall Gazette
The Pall Mall Gazette claims Queen Victoria owns the finest autographs of the Declaration of Independence signers. The original declaration is kept at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. It notes the message reached St James's and was recorded there, aligning with the sovereign’s possession of such autographs.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Independence Fall
Philadelphia
England
St. James’s
The Republic of New Haven A History of Municipal Evolution
English critics point to a fondness for grand titles and this review notes Livermore of the University of California touts The Republic of New Haven as a history of municipal evolution while suggesting a future book might be titled The Commonwealth of Saugus A History of Metropolitan Gradual Development.
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New Haven
Republic of New Haven
Livermore
University of California
Commonwealth of Saugus
Sing Sing inmate may be released to wash dirty linen
A New York paper hopes Jaehne’s lawyers win his release from Sing Sing, arguing his valuable services could help wash the Broadway surface railroad dirty linen still awaiting cleanup.
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Jaehne
New York
Sing Sing Laundry
Broadway Surface Railroad
Civil Service in the Indian Office
Washington dispatch notes that seventy one employees in the Indian office are largely Republican and protected from removal. Officials say retention reflects efficiency and experience. A veteran clerk claimed demotion after protesting as the office’s only Democrat, noting he switched from Republican status in 1880.
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Washington Cor. N. Y
Republican Association
Virginia novelist John Esten Cooke in Griswold’s Poets of America
R H Stoddard notes the Virginia novelist John Esten Cooke was a poet in youth, like his brother Philip Pendleton Cooke. The two are referenced in Griswold’s Poets of America as part of his last edition edited during Griswold’s lifetime.
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Griswold
Cooke
John Eston Cooke
J. E. B. Stuart
R. H. Stoddard
N. Y
Sandra Belloni review and publication note
A Boston review discusses George Merediths Sandra Belloni originally Emilia in England. It covers Emilia’s move to England, her voice, romance, and the book’s status among Merediths works, noting it is less gripping than Diana of the Crossways but still of interest to Meredithians.
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Sandra Belloni
Meredith
Emilia
England
Emiilia
Mr. Meredith
Diana of
Three Cassell Story Volumes Endorsed by Lincoln
The review praises three Cassell’s Magazine reprints for consistent craft with honest journeyman prose. It notes tales of love and death, ruin and humor, and admires stories without loose ends. Titles listed include A Wifes Confession and Other Stories and The Great Gold Secret, with prices and publishers.
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Cassell
Lincoln
Artemus Ward
New York
Cassell & Co
Boston
Little, Brown & Co
Price
The Little Master by J. Trowbridge review
A youth with limited experience handles a demanding task better than a grown man. Jonas Beechnut works behind a master’s desk, using practical methods educators frown upon but teachers know are sometimes necessary. The book balances pathos and humor in support of the right approach.
Foreign papers hail Ada Sweet as leading American poetess
Ada Sweet is lauded abroad as the leading American poetess, while Mme. Adam's health confines her to a milk diet and near seclusion this winter after overwork on La Nouvelle Revue. The item notes recent American literary additions and forthcoming editions from publishers and authors such as Bret Harte, Longfellow, and Miss Rhoda Broughton.
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Ada Sweet
America
Mme. Adam
la Nouvelle Revue
Julien Hawthorne
Fortune
Bret Harte
Eagle's
Samuel Longfellow
America Heraldica
Brentano
Gladstone
Eden
H. W. Preston
Messrs. Roberts Bros
White, Stokes & Ailen
Sir John Suckline
William Allingham
Campaign Portraits in Boston for Governor Hopefuls
In Boston the town awaits the gubernatorial race with two banners from The Post and the Republican committee. Andrew's portrait shows confidence and dignity while Ames appears worried and fretful, hinting at campaign leanings. A marginal tale of a father choosing a career for his son adds quiet contrast.
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Andrew
Republican Committee
Ames
Old South Church
Roche to publish poetry and pursue veterinary studies in Boston
The article profiles Jeffrey Roche and his forthcoming poetry book, noting his Harvard vet school plan for a horse doctor career. It recounts Roche’s Irish roots, emigration, and apprenticeship to John Boyle O'Reilly, with anecdotes of his early journalism, Papyrus Club posts, and celebrated wit. The piece praises his fervent, imaginative Irish style and hints at the book’s debut.
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Harvard
Jeffrey Roche
Mr. Roche
John Boyle O'Reilly
Shakspere
Prince Edward Island
St. Dunstan’s College
Boston
Boylé O'Reilly
Papyrus Club
Roche
Taverner
Proper Move for Coal Miners Stirs Political Debate
The current discussion notes coal miners pushing for a share of higher coal prices, criticizing railroads and pools. Editorials from Atlanta Constitution to Chicago papers urge worker thrift, defend democracy, and call for vigilant public control of railroads and tariffs amid party strife.
Miss Fortescue Brings English Company To New York
English actress Miss Fortescue arrives in New York and unveils her October 18 opening at the Lyceum with Gretchen and Fou-Frou. She fronts a strong London cast including Terry Sugden Hodgson and her sister Helen Fortescue, aiming for artistic ensemble in a coastwise tour to Philadelphia Boston Washington and Chicago after eight weeks.
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Gilbert
Gretchen
Wilef
Jeunewemier
Mr. Terry
Elientel
Sugden
London
Kate Hodgson
Martha
Helen Fortescue
Matinees at Globe Museum and Howard feature Erminie and more
The paper lists matinees today at the Globe Museum and the Howard with Erminie Harbor Lights and variety. Oliver Byron appears at the Howard next Monday with Kate Byron and the same company. Maggie Mitchell resumes Park Theatre engagement in popular plays. John Stetson reports Gilbert and Sullivan working on a new opera due Christmas week with planned January production, plot and title to be announced.
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Globe, Museum
the Howard
Erminie
Harbor Lights
Oliver Byron
Kate Byron
Maggie Mitchell
Park Theatre
John Stetson
New York
Mrs. Langtry
Scotsman report on Bell challenge to New York Yacht Club
The Clyde yacht scene debates American designs as Bell backs a transatlantic race match. A plan to build a Mayflower type vessel to face American craft gains support, with £10,000 raised for extra costs and a Clyde crew expected to sail. Captain Berr ot Gourock linked to the project.
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Bell
Clyde
Genesta
America
James Bell
Glasgow
Amadine
Royal Clyde Yacht Club
Cabie
New York Yacht Club
Atlantic
G. L. Watson
Berr Ot Gourock
Clara
Various Snippets Reflecting Quips and Quirks in A Bustling Era
A collage of light notices and wry remarks from a bustling paper. Jests on executions in Mexico, bodysnatching, trains, and market quirks mingle with comics on hippos, prophets, and a new O Reagans play. Observations on fashion, insurance, Krupp, and tariff wit round out the collage.
Will of Abby Somes Endows Boston Area Charities
Public provisions in Abby Somes of Boston will total 157000 for religious and charitable groups. Gloucester Unitarian Church receives 410000, Fishermen's Aid Society 20000, Gloucester Female Charitable Society 10000, Massachusetts Charitable Eve and Ear Infirmary 5000, St Luke's Home for Convalescents 5000, Boston Marine Society 5000, New England Hospital for Women and Children 5000, Boston Young Men's Christian Union 5000, Children's Mission to the Children of the Destitute 85000, Boston Female Orphan Asylum 5000, House of the Good Samaritan 5000. The residue goes to sixteen cousins. Executors named J Warren Merrill of Cambridge and George D Edmands of Boston. Date Oct 21, 1882.
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Boston
First Unitarian Church of
Gloucester
Fishermen’s Aid Society of
Gloucester Female Charitable Society
Massachusetts Charitable Eve and Ear Infirmary
St. Luke’s Home
Boston Marine Society
New England Hospital For Women and Children
Boston Young Men's Christian Union
Children’s Mission
Boston Female Orphan Asylum
House of the Good Samaritan
J. Warren Merrill
Cambridge
George D. Edmands
Tennis at Longwood Opens Fall Tournament on Cricket Grounds
Longwood Tennis Association began a fall event open to all players with handicaps in doubles. Yesterday’s results featured Herbert M. Sears, Shaw, Dodd, Minot, Hooper, Gray, Wickman and others advancing. Finals proceed today at 1 30 with singles finishing and doubles starting. Dwight Sears and Pettitt Kennedy match set for 2 50 along with a $1000 church gift pledge.
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Longwood Tennis Association
Herbert M. Sears
Blanchard
Philip
Sears
Snow
Shaw
Wellington
Dodd
Atkinson
Minot
Amory
Clark
Hooper
Lilienthal
Gray
Fenellosa
Wickman
Ditson
Harvard Church Erects Tablet Over Grave of Rev Thomas Prentiss
The Harvard Church of Charlestown placed a slate tablet at Phipps Street cemetery over the grave of Reverend Thomas Prentiss the churchs first pastor. An afternoon service led by Rev Pitt Dillingham recalled Prentiss score years and ten since his death and marked the inscription detailing his life and ministry. Nearby lie graves of John Harvard and Russell family ancestors with the oldest stone dating to 642.
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Harvard Church
Charlestown
Phipps Street
Thomas Prentiss
Pitt Dillingham
Thomas Frentiss A.M
Medfield
Harvard College
Second Congregational
Harvard
John Harvard
Russell
Harvard College Notes Elect Senior Class Officers
An important meeting elected senior class officers: President F. S. Coolidge, vice-president J. L. Snelling, secretary W. T. Talbot, treasurer G. H. Hippinson, captain of the nine C. E. Loud, captain of the eleven J. B. Fietcher, captain of the crew R. F. Fiske. A committee for class elections includes Hasty Pudding W. C. Endicott, Pi Eta E. H. Rogers, Signet E. J. Rich, New Society H. G. Perkins. president ex officio also serves on this committee. Photographic committee chosen C. C. Foster, G. M. Seelye, F. S. Sellers. Lacrosse candidates met at Jarvis field. about twenty men attended. H. C. Peabody Sr. is captain of the team. By nightfall 268 freshmen had registered, the largest class yet at Harvard.
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F. S. Coolidge
J. L. Snelling
W. T. Talbot
G.H. Hippinson
C. E. Loud
J. B. Fietcher
R. F. Fiske
Hasty Pudding
W. C. Endicott
Pi Eta
E. H. Rogers
Signet
E. J. Rich
New Society
H. G. Perkins
C. C. Foster
G. M. Seelye
F. S. Sellers
Jarvis Field
H.C. Peabody, Sr
Tein
Darvard
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