Dana Discusses His Vision and Brook Farm Roots
The interview recalls Mr. Dana's sharp editorial voice and kindness off the page. He describes the Brook Farm experiment from 1841 to 1846 with George Ripley and others, detailing roles, teaching, and his own work at West Island and on the newspaper. The dialogue covers daily routines, health habits, and his view that time is well spent in travel, study, and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dana
United States
Massachusetts
George Ripley
Brook Farm
Boston
John&. Dwight
Orestes A. Brown
Hawthorne
Francis George Shaw
Theodore Parker
Dana’s Path From Brook Farm to Tribune Editor
The interview traces Daniel Dana’s career from youthful letters to papers, through Brook Farm’s Harbinger, to being Wright’s assistant at the Chronotype, then city editor of the Tribune in 1847 at age 28. It notes his wartime reporting in Europe and later roles affecting his public prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana
Brook Farm
Harbinger
Chronotype
Boston
Hictur Wright
Wright
The
Tribune
Europe
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
the Brook Farm
Stanton
Time for Work and Recreation in Dana's Routine
Mr Dana, after decades of effort, describes a balanced schedule that blends work and leisure. He owns West Island on Long Island and spends mornings and early afternoons at the railroad, reading letters and Sun proofs, then stops work by early afternoon to enjoy his home and time off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dana
Mfe
West Island
Long Island
Equipments for a Journalist: Dana on Advice and Habits
Dana argues that a successful journalist needs good health, a steady temper, upright principles, and broad, accurate knowledge. He emphasizes Bible, Shakespeare, and the Constitution, plus political conviction. He praises college education and notes his own religious journey and belief in humane divinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana
America
United States
Reed to Speak in Music Hall as Campaign Opens
Speaker Thomas B. Reed will address a Republican rally at Music Hall on October 15 opening the state campaign. He will likely clash with George Fred Williams on the money question as Senator Hoar Governor Wolcott and others appear. The governor may speak twice as campaign plans shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Reed
National House of Representatives
Music Hall
George Fred Williams
Reed
George Fred
Tin Faneuil Hall
George
Frisbie Hoar
Governor Wolcott
Henry Cabot Lodge
Curtis Guild, Jr
Knowlton
William S McNary A Persistent Boston Democratic Leader
William S. McNary of South Boston emerges as a persistent figure in Boston and Massachusetts politics. He chairs Ward 15 Democratic committee, served in the state senate and house, and ran for Congress amid party splits, continuing to influence the city’s Democratic organization despite setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. McNary
South
Boston
Worcester
McNary
Ward 15
Abington
Mass
Lawrence Grammar School
English High School
Creed
Massachusetts Senate
Senate
South Boston
Quincy
Milton
Roxbury
House
Congress
Ward 16
Matthews
Atwood
Hayes
Atkinson trial in W. Va. features key witness and forged receipts
In Glenville prosecutors in the Atkinson forgery case examine 27 witnesses. A blind neighbor John Norris testifies Owens met Mrs Camden and received a receipt for more than land value. Prosecution introduces receipts alleged forged by Mrs Atkinson and relates other forged name receipts from 1889 and before Judge Camden’s death. State anticipates closing tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Glenville
Atkinson
John Norris
Norris
Owens
Camden
H. D
Man Dies By Own Hand In Central Park Firearm Tragedy
A well dressed man, 6 years old but believed to be J L Downs of Cleveland, shot himself in the head with an 88 caliber revolver in Central Park New York at 5 30 pm. He was taken to Presbyterian Hospital and will die. Police found memorandum books linking Rothschilds and American finance. The letter mentions life insurance of 4000 and requests cremation through United States Crematory Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. L. Downs
Lincoln Avenue
Cleveland
Central Park
Presbyterian Hospital
Park
Dobson
Freeman Barnum
Louis Lange
United States Crematory Company
New York Life Insurance Company
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Returns From Buffalo
After a pleasant Buffalo visit the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company arrived home at 9 30 last night on a special Boston and Albany train. They left Buffalo at 7 30 yesterday morning and were met by a large crowd at the depot. The party proceeded to the armory in Faneuil Hall for a fall field exercise that was delayed over, with all in good health and spirits and praising the Buffalo trip as enjoyable as last year’s Baltimore excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Island
Buffalo
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Boston & Albany
Faneuil Hall
Baltimore
Fitchburg Railroad Plans Oct 9 Excursion Twist
The Fitchburg railroad announces another Hoo sac Tunnel excursion on October 9. The round trip price is set at a special rate, details to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg Railroad
Hoosac Tunnel
Longtime Democratic Figure McNary’s Political Rise and Rivalry
At 21 he rallied for Cleveland and built a long party career. He joined the Common Council in 1886 as its youngest member and served in the Legislature from 1888 for two years, noted as a ready debater. His career shows persistent influence, marked by shifts with George Fred Williams and Josiah Quincy, and rivalries within Boston’s Democratic ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Chronicle of
House
Michael J. Creed
South
Boston
McNary
Congress
George Fred Williams
Josiah Quincy
MecNary
Soap and Naptha Cleanser by VRLA & CO
Naptha soap by VRLA and CO of Philadelphia promises easier cleaning in cold or warm water, removing household drudgery and grime with a simple wash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrla & CO
Philadelphia
Subway Service Update for Grove Hall to Park Street
Beginning Saturday October 9 1897 a line of cars will run between Grove Hall and Park Street via Warren street Shawmut avenue and the Subway. Leave Grove Hall at 5 45, 6 06 a m every 10 minutes until 11 36 p m last car. Returning from Park Street Station at 6 13, 6 24 a m and every 10 minutes until midnight. H
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Hall
Park Street
Warren Street
Shawmut Avenue
Park Street Station
McNary Hayes Alliance Shapes Boston Ward Politics
The article profiles McNary and Hayes forming a power alliance to influence Boston politics. It notes Ward 15 leadership, clashes with Lomasney and Daly, and McNary’s marriage to East Boston native Albertine A. Martin. It also mentions McNary’s long service and stated readiness to participate in upcoming state and municipal campaigns.
Evangelina Cossio y Cisneros Case Draws Cuban Sympathy
A detailed account traces Evangelina Cossio y Cisneros from her Cuban rebel leadership to capture by Spaniards. The narrative covers her imprisonment on the Isle of Pines, alleged governor harassment, rescue by Cuban allies, and eventual confinement in Havana’s Casa de Recogidas with American consul intervention aiding relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelina Cossio Y Cisneros
Senor Cossio
Isle of Pines
Gomez
Evangelina
Berez
Senorita Evangelina
Cossio
Havana
Casa de Recogidas
Lee
Gompers Speaks On Unionism As Labor Solution
The Central Labor Union hosts President Samuel Gompers who urges union action as the path to labor emancipation. He cites idle workers, a New York strike tragedy, miners' wage fights, and the need to resist injunctions and preserve workers rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Wells Memorial Hall
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Thomas J. Murphy
New York
Spain May Hold Cuban Policy Referendum
The State Department has not been officially informed of Spain's plan to dissolve the Cortes in December. A new Cortes likely must approve any Liberal Cuba policy, and a delay until next March could test the present administration's endurance. A prompt policy declaration might lessen the impact of the postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department Hs
Cortes
Maderid
Cuba
New Yorker Finds Missing Draft After Drunk Vagrant Case
David Loftus aged 60, who sold a store in Everett Massachusetts to return to Ireland, arrived in New York and got drunk. In Jersey City he collapsed in the street and was aided home by Delia Smith and Lizzie Griffin. He awoke to find his money gone. a $50 draft and the draft were recovered, $2040 still missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David Loftus
Everett
Mass
Ireland
Dublin
United States
Jersey City
Delia Smith
Lizzie Griffin
Misa Smith
Ice Bound Vessel Reaches St Michaels After Ten Day Sojourn
A late arrival from Dutch Harbor reports a vessel spent ten days en route to St Michaels covering 487 miles. Captain Barnum noted no news from Dawson City for four weeks, and ice formation at the river mouth suggests no river news before next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Michaels
Alaska
Dutch Harbor
St Michael’s
Barnum
Dawson City
Giant enamelled steel tank shipment sails to Boston
A 24 car train will depart tomorrow afternoon from Rochester carrying enamelled steel tanks and machinery from the Pfaudler Company of Detroit and Rochester. The shipment, valued at over 50 thousand dollars, is the largest of its kind and the tanks are described as the largest enamel iron ware specimens worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Boston
Pfaudler Company
Detroit
American Wringer Company Advertises at Ti and 7 Franklin
The American Wringer Company at Ti and 7 Franklin Street advertises clothing wringers, mangies and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Franklin Street
rh _ street
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Peeel
Wwg
Dental Department of the National Asssociation of Physicians and Surgeons
Boylston St
the Sun
Harwich
Rockyv'lle
John Hinton
Endor
Here
William Timmons
Hood
Will
Money Question
Senator Hoar
Ww. S. M’nary
Wm. S. McNary
Commercial Bulletin
Curtis Guild, Sr
Chelsea
Ancients
City Democracy
Nary
West End Street Railway Company
E. Holt
Gilbert Hall
Tremont Temple
Donovan
Corbett
Lomasney
Daly
Ward 7
Gallivan
Quinn
Albertine A. Martin
Seventh Streets
Best Business
Cont
Inue
American Teteva
L. A
Gold Region
W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover St
American House
Clara
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Churchill,hurl
Cambridge
Edward Abbott
St. James's Church
Wesley Brainard Churchill
Somerville
Eleanor Alice Hurl
Stevens
Charlestown
Francis
Frank) Stevens
Kearsarge Veteran Association
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