Episcopal Convention Deliberations On Unity and Liturgical Revisions
New York oct 16 the house of deputies of the general Episcopal convention convened with a large attendance. Committees considered relief fund scope for aged and infirm clergy and the plight of colored ministers with a majority leaning to no explicit declaration. A minority urged explicit anti discrimination language. The negro question was postponed to friday. Discussion on liturgical revision followed with votes on morning prayer phrases and the word earth quake addition to litany. Adjourned until tomorrow.
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New York
House of Deputies
General Episcopal Convention
Committee On Christian Unity
House of Bishops
Presbyterian General Assembly
General Synod of the
Evangelical Lutherans
United General Council
Moravians
Christ’s Church
Phillips Brooks
Boston
Brooks
Committee On Constitutional Amendments
House
Messrs. Huntington
Price
Sethlow
Huntington
Committee On
President Harrison and the Pension Commission Choice
The Doston Post quotes the Indianapolis Journal claiming President Harrison caved to General Alger in appointing a pensions commissioner. It states Judge Rea of Minnesota could have been acceptable to the President and Secretary Noble, but Alger’s objections reportedly blocked him.
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Harrison
Alger
Grand Army
Indianapolis Journal
Judge Rea
Minnesota
Liberal and Unionist clash noted by Saturday Review
The Saturday Review criticizes Unionist leaders with petulance, mocks Chamberlain’s rhetoric, and notes Liberal fatigue over the Irish question. It suggests fear for the Union may rise as elections approach, yet remarks that alarmists’ voices have faded and hints the Conservatives seek peace by any means.
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London Saturday Review
Chamberlain
Mr. Gladstone
Government mail payments to steamship lines in 1888
The New York Commercial Advertiser outlines a breakdown of U S government subsidies to steamship lines for mail conveyance in 1888 totaling 464 911 with 1889 forecast at 790 000 Foreign registered vessels receive the larger share under transatlantic and Pacific routes while American flags are limited by tariff and navigation laws The piece notes Britain funds similar subsidies to Indian ships under its flag and asserts the issue is straightforward despite opposing views.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Journal
Great Britain
Montana election fraud taints first state vote in Silver Bow
The returning board of canvassers voided an entire Democratic precinct vote on a technicality, risking Republican control of the Legislature. The chairman reportedly wagered on a Republican victory, revealing early bribery schemes in the new state.
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Montana
Silver Bow County
Gloucester fishing clash and political fallout warned
The piece discusses a Senate denial of a Gloucester fishing treaty, alleging partisan motive and a resulting risk to American fisheries. It blames Hoar and Frye, notes license terminations on December 31, warns of seizures in Canadian waters, and criticizes funds spent by organizations tied to Washington influence. It urges Secretary Blaine to pursue a firm foreign policy.
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Gloucester
Senate
Hoar
Frye
Lok
Washington
Blaine
The Marine Conference at Washington Decides World Shipping
The International Marine Conference at Washington will soon begin work on a revised marine code. Delegates face difficult, delicate negotiations amid diverse national interests. Despite strong differences, progress toward safer ocean travel and universal ship signaling is anticipated, though success depends on cooperative attitudes among major powers.
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Washington
Department of State
Post
United States
Blaine
Great Britain
Germany
Buiarne
Welcome to Delegates Throws Cold Water on Proceeding
The writer cautions against judging the delegates harshly and argues it would be folly to oppose a process in which the government initiated action. The issues at stake are crucial and remain outside political considerations.
Brackett Defends Self in Tarnished State House Ring Debate
A lengthy critique follows Lieutenant-Governor Brackett as a campaign figure tied to a deteriorating State government. The piece accuses him of defending a State House ring and a powerful lobby, naming agents and attorneys behind it. It argues his stance mirrors the regime he vows to reform.
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Brackett
State House
Crapo
Bracket
Marsh
Mr. Brackett
Census prep targets church statistics under new inquiry
In preparing a forthcoming census, attention centers on church statistics never before pursued. Dr. Carroll of the New York Independent is to conduct the inquiry, covering all denominations with five data heads: organizations, church edifices, seating capacity, property values, and communicants. Cooperation of denominations is essential due to limited bureau funds.
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Porter
New York Independent
Carroll
Lamp Scolded For Late Mornings At India House
Mr Brackett argues that as Mr Russevi should start answering, Lamp defends his lateness by leaving earlier in the afternoon. The exchange mirrors a strained logic about punctuality and compensation.
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Mr. Brackett
Hoar Endorses Bismarck as Greatest Statesman of the Age
The senator selects Bismarck as the model for Americas reconstruction, suggesting a strongman approach with iron will. He envisions an era led by a statesman akin to Bismarck, shaping national policy and power.
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Hoar
Bismarck
America
Debt legacy of Louis of Bavaria and annual repayments
The former Bavarian king Louis left a heavy debt burden on his people. It would take until 1905 to payoff at about 275000 dollars per year, a process noted for its perceived method in his madness.
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Louis
Bavaria
Three youths sail for Africa to hunt lions
Three young men left New York yesterday intent on traveling to Africa to shoot lions. The writer notes hope they succeed unlike the famed lion killer Tartarin of Tarascon, suggesting an ironic comparison with a literary figure.
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New York
Africa
Tartarin
Italian sobriety praised amid Boston celebration of Columbus
In Boston the Italian observance of Columbus Day is highlighted for restraint and order, with writers noting Italians drink light wines and lager and avoid drunkenness. The piece extols temperate behavior, contrasts it with colder climes, and lauds Italian artistry and local painters, especially Millet and Barbizon-inspired work, while mentioning a fine marble bust of Francis B. Hayes by Paul Bartlett.
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America
Europe
Boston
Paul Bartlett
Paris
Francis B. Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Iruman H. Bartlett
Liberal Churches Meet in Haverhill Essex Conference Opens
The sixty second Essex Conference of Liberal Churches opened at the First Parish Church in Haverhill with Hon. N A Norton presiding. Reports on missionary work sparked debate as a motion to postpone was replaced with a plan to continue the committee and correspond with churches. A discussion on forming a national society of Unitarian women followed.
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Haverhill
Essex Conference of Liberal Churches
N. A. Norton
Salem
S. ©. Beane
Newburyport
T. B. Matt
Edward Capen
Noyes
Mr. Capen
C. E. St. John
Northampton
J. W. Andrews
Boston
Julia Houston West
John W. Hudson
Peabody
Pan American Travellers Leave for Detroit After Garfield Memorial Event
The Pan American party arrived in Garfield memorial town for a public reception at the hotel. During the evening a group of school children presented boutonnieres to the party. At 11 o clock the train departed for Detroit.
Massachusetts Meeting on Manual Training Schools
About 200 people gathered at Cotillon Hall to discuss mechanical training for youths. Speakers urged dedicated trade schools linked to public education, citing Boston, MIT, and Harvard as benchmarks and noting Europe and Chicago as successful models. A committee will study methods, with a January report and a $1000 donation acknowledged to the charity fund.
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Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics’ Association
Cotillon Hall
Mechanic Building
Haynes
Edward E. Hale
Mechanic Association
Boston
Institute of Technology
Harvard College
Europe
Ove
Chicago
George W. Pope
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
N. Y
Edwin C. Seaver
Seaver
Mechanics
Henry Guild
Sayward
Master Builders’ Association
Mechanics’ Association
Robert Treat Paine
Wells Memorial Association
Charitable
Kicknell
Helen C. Bradlee
J. Putnam Bradlee
Association
New Hampshire Fre Risks in Insurance Compact Split
New York oct 16. The note by the Insurance Company of Knartid to withdraw from the 1885 compact restricting fire insurance in New Hampshire has sparked discussion. A New York Board of Fire Underwriters meeting edged toward a new agreement. The Altna will begin business in Granite State by Jan 1 1890, while others may write policies on Massachusetts or New York forms for NH property.
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New York
the Insurance Company
Kartird
New Hampshire
S W Hampshire
Altna
Tna
Edeavor
Ztha
Mtna
Massachusetts
The American Board Meeting Deliberates Mission Work
The American Board of Foreign Missions held its second day in New York with papers from the prudential committee on prayer and Africa. Debate over Japan relations and board composition stirred controversy, then a Methodist delegation joined before adjournment.
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New York
American Board of Foreign Missions
Prudential Committee
Alden
Tyler
Africa
Smith
Japan
Congregational Church
Gritlis
Boston
Griffis
W. W. Meredith
Methodist Missionary Society
Fire records from towns report multiple blazes across New England
Worcester fires destroy Webster freight station and theft from an office safe. Losses include 500 in checks and 100 in cash. Separately fires burn Captain Salome Sprague’s Webster property, Auburndale house, Smyrna woollen mills, and a large Revere Hawes estate building. Robert Haskinson home fire at Summit Station damages barn. Spector Langmaid barn fire at Norwood Park causes about 500 loss. Fire incidents across Calais, Kenn, and Watertown noted with varying insured amounts.
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Worcester
Boston & Albany
Webster
Calais
Salome Sprague
NegwrTon
Patrick Coleman
Auburndale
Atlanta
Smyrna
Concord
Kutland
Robert Haskinson
Summit Station
Watertown
Spector
Chief Engineer Arthur Appeals at Denver Convention
Denver October 16 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers gathered in Denver with Chief Engineer Arthur presiding He praised the order growth and warned of a few members pushing radical views as dangerous He urged unity and stated strikes would be used only as a last resort against railway corporations.
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Arthur
Denver
Col
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers of the
United States
Order
Judge Staples: Ten More Years for Attempted Killing
Lawrence report states Judge Staples imposed another ten years in prison today on Patrick McMahon for the attempted murder of George Keeler at the Lynn Electric Light Works. The incident occurred earlier at the same facility, shaping a high profile local crime case.
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Lawrence
Staples
Patrick McMahon
George Keeler
Lynn
High Life vignettes and urban curiosities in Paris and beyond
Features span Parisian appetites in attic life and divers’ skill to the social whirl. Notes on Chautauqua circles in Michigan, a flirtatious barbs and comic misunderstandings, Queen Victoria’s decorator Miss Charlotte Robinson, a London Duke of Leinster mansion makeover, and musings on architectural signatures. Includes jokes from a police court, sly witticisms and a grocer window sign anecdote.
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Paris
Michigan
Mr. Isaacs
Rachel
Claude
Maude
Hailstone
Miss Shrilltone
Charlotte Robinson
Queen Victoria
Wilkins
Jove
Carrie Flirtmore
Bar Harbor
Fresenius
Wiesbaden
Duke of Leinster
Carlton House Terrace
London
Sanford
Buenos Ayres
Italy
Bismarck versus John Brights in Letter to the Editor
To the Editor of the Post, a letter argues Senator Hoar favors Bismarck over President Eliot as a model for American youth. It contrasts tariff policy, free trade, and leadership with views from John Bright, urging Republicans to honor learning, courage, and practical freedom rather than mugwump sayings.
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Hoar
Bismarck
Eliot
Gladstone
Bright
England
America
Blaines
Lodges
Harrisons
Andrew
Sumner
Wilson
Napoleon
Czar
Russias
Free Soil Times
Cambridge Evening Schools Open Amid Tragedy
Cambridge opened its evening schools with about 200 pupils at High and English High schools. Rev W P Odell spoke on The Cathedrals of Europe at Cottage Street Church. A three year old girl, daughter of Bernard Swen of Cambridgeport, was killed by an inbound City Point car at Main and Austin streets. Sons of Veterans Camp 56 held an event for nonmember veterans with remarks and refreshments.
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Cambridge
W. P. Odell
Cottage Street
Europe
Bernard Swenson
Cherry Street
Main
Austin Streets
Cambridgeport
S. S
Sons of Veterans
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Seeeseene
United States Senate
Partisan
the Marine Conference
North Street
Miller
Barbizon
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Mechanics’ Building
the American Board
Dr. Griffis
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Broadway
Revere
Hawes
Asake
John Brights
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