Autumn field trips by coach travel in New England proposed
In Boston the writer laments the loss of old stagecoaches and suggests amateur coaching as a substitute. He notes limited interest among wealthier Americans, praises England's system, cites Berkshire Hills and White Mountain routes, and records a nearby accident at Sudbury Street where a shop roof collapsed onto a Goddard buggy but spared the horse.
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New England
White Mountains
Berkshire Hills
Old England
New York
England
Piccadilly
White Mountain
Sudbury Street
Goddard
Mahone Appeal Attacks Negro Ministers in Virginia
Boston Past describes a demagogic appeal aimed at Virginia black ministers. It cites cases where preachers influence congregants on politics, including a husband and wife separated and ostracism of the former for opposing Mahone. The piece decries race against race incited from pulpits and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahone
Virginia
Manone
City Reform Club Rates New York Assembly Delegation
The Evening Post prints a City Reform Club table rating New York legislators. Ten in the Assembly are "bad" and two "disgraceful," four are "fair," and the rest "partisan" or "useless." In the Senate five of seven are "bad" or worse, with no "disgraceful" marks. The club urges citizens to aid reform work.
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City Reform Club of
New York
State Assembly
Evening Post
Senate
City Reform Club
Indianapolis Voting Patterns Reflect Citywide Shift
In Harrison’s home city Indianapolis the mayoral race yielded a Democratic city government by a large majority despite two strong Republican nominees. Analysts cite voter apathy, poor presidential appointments, and a mobilizing labor vote turning toward Democrats on tariffs, with a similar shift seen in Norwich, Connecticut.
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Indianapolis
Harrison
Tanner
Myers
Indiana
Norwich
Conn
Circular on parochial schools stirs public school leaders
State superintendents report a circular signed as from the Boston Daily Advertiser editor urging answers before November 1 about the impact of many parochial schools on the public school system. They protest mixing creed quarrels with politics on election eve, noting the scheme is disapproved by public school advocates.
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Boston Daily Advertiser
Boston
Commonwealth
Friends of the Public
Market for Forged Quotations Rebounds Amid Oversupply
The market for forged quotations shows signs of recovery after heavy overproduction by the Home Market Club last year. Analysts say demand may improve by the time Congress reconvenes, tempering expectations for a swift return to normal levels.
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Congress
Forger Claims Manchester Examiner Backed U S Tariff
A Philadelphia Press editorial cites a New York Evening Post claim that Manchester Examiner would close all U S cotton mills if tariffs vanished. The Examiner denied making such remarks, exposing the forgery and urging safer political deception.
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New York Evening Post
Philadelphia Press
Ting
Manchester
Eng
Examiner
United “ ‘States
Manchester Examiner
Evening Post
Russell Defends Democratic Stand in Tremont Temple Speech
The article contrasts Democratic boldness at Tremont Temple with Republican evasions. It cites William E Russell answering Brackett’s charges and cites party authorities, tariff reform debates, and currency policy. It argues for explicit remedies and warns against silver coinage expansion and fiat-like money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
Witrliam E. Russeelzt
Brackett
Russevi
Bay State Club
Russe
Boston Journal
State House
Senator Hoar
Russell
Hoar
Massachusetts
Ames
Silver Coinage Push Draws Banker Association Support
The executive council of the American Bankers Association endorses sound money policies and opposes further silver coinage increases. The note warns that rising silver supply, in coins or certificates, risks currency stability and calls for restraint against expanding silver holdings.
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Wragdom
American Bankers’ Association
The
Real meaning of it Captain Captainm an analysis of Pan American subsidy plan
An observer reviews Captain Conman Man CapMAN and William CuratIs critique of Pan American talks in the New York Commercial Advertiser. They argue subsidies to ships favor U S rivals, threaten tariffs and restrict shipping, noting Brazil and Argentina trade aims and burdens on Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan ConmMan
New York
Williamm Elroy Curatis
Capman
Great Britain
Italy
United States É Brazilian Steamship Company
H. K. TuurBer
Copmmnmaan
Congress
A Modest Tribute to Jane Austen's Enduring Fame
The piece surveys Austen's influence on readers and writers from Miss Thackeray to Trollope and Gaskell, noting how her novels shaped a distinct school of English fiction. It mentions renewed interest spurred by Thackeray’s essay, Austen letters published by Lord Ebury, and a new life of Austen by Mrs Malden, while hinting at American efforts to collect material for a biography.
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Miss Thackeray
London
Selina
of England
Maple Grove
Jane Austen
Boston
Children of Light
Covermer
Water Scort
Macaulay
Austen
Anthony ‘Trollope
Henry Esmond
Trollope
Miss Austen
Emma
Crawford
Highbury
Meryton
Hartfield
Mansfield Park
America
Mass Avustin
Lord E
Eminent Critic Sees Boors Outgrowing Richelieu
A prominent critic argues Mr Boors has outgrown the play Richelieu performed in New York last Monday evening. The Cardinal role is among his most effective impersonations, though the critic finds the view exaggerated.
Man of talent recalled beyond tinsel in Richelieu lines
A critic notes that beneath his flashy image lies real writing talent. The discussion references Richelieu and contrasts it with a Tennyson line about theatrical display, suggesting deeper craft. The passage highlights literary merit over surface showmanship.
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Tennyson
Timon
Dramatic Critic Applauds Mrs Kenpart in The Iron Master
The New York Times critic grows more favorable toward Mrs Kenpart as Claire in The Iron Master. He calls her performance sound and beautifully shaped with sympathetic charm. The critic notes a shift from earlier sneers to acclaim from playgoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
London plays fetch strong sums at Bovacicact auction
Auction results in London show "London Assurance" as the top earner for Mr Bovacicact's works with £157, followed by "Arrah-na-Pygne" at £152 and "After Dark" at £70. The total was tidy yet modest for a successful playwright, as many other titles fail to sell.
Swaying Ship Causes Sea Sickness in Melodrama
The theatrical paper notes the ship’s swaying in a melodrama makes a company member seasick at every performance. It praises realism and suggests Mr Howells should commend the production for fidelity to conditions.
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Howrells
Farm sales rise around Pittsburg amid industry trends
Report notes more than one hundred farmers near Pittsburg Pennsylvania have offered farms for sale indicating the declining value of the protected industries market in that center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Hayti Elects Hrepoty tr as President Unanimously
Hrepoty tr has been unanimously elected President of Hayti. The editor notes the news is pleasing but cautions the Haytien people may not remain united for long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrepoty Tr
Hayti
Robbery Attempt on Bookmaker Burke in Dark Streets
Two men attacked bookmaker and saloon keeper John Burke as he walked home in New York. One struck with a sand bag while the other tried to tear open his coat to rob him. Burke broke free and fled to his house pursued, but police could not locate the assailants. The incident occurred in a deserted, unlit area, increasing the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Burke
Burke
Water supply in Boston discussed by Desmond Fitz Gerald
Desmond Fitz Gerald, superintendent of the western division of the water works, denies claims that Boston’s water is superior to all others. He says Boston’s water is healthy and pure, rarely showing disease germs, though perfect clarity is impossible. He notes improvements over twelve years and urges public understanding of the facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desmond Fitz Gerald
Western Division
Post
Boston
Massachusetts
Water Board
Divorce Bid By D B Chisholm Stuns Ottawa Circles
A Chicago report says D B Chisholm plans to seek a divorce in the Senate sessions in Ottawa or, if denied, will press Mrs. Foster to leave Hon. George Foster and claim her as his wife. The development follows his wife’s Chicago divorce to enable her marriage to Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ottawa
Dominion
D. B. Chisholm
George Foster
Senate
Appeal in the Kemmler Case Before New York Court
Rochester officials report the appeal in the Kemmler electrical execution case argued before the general term of the New York Supreme Court. Bourke Cochran represented the defense, William A. Poste led for the prosecution. Lawyers granted a week to file briefs as the case was adjourned with a January decision anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Supreme Court
Bourke Cochran
New York
William A. Poste
Ean. T
New York Republicans Hold Quiet Primary Election
New York Oct 18 Republicans held a quiet primary with little opposition to regular tickets. In the thirteenth Assembly district the Cowie faction received 208 votes while the Gibbs regular ticket polled 593 votes.
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New York
Thirteenth Assembly
Cowie
Gibbs
Cotton Oil Trust Interests Move Toward Consolidation
The American Cotton Oil Company filed an application at Trenton on October 18 to raise its capital stock by 20 million dollars. Wall Street commentary viewed the move as an indicator that Cotton Oil Trust interests would be consolidated into a single corporation.
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New York
American Cotton Oil Company
Trenton
Wall Street
Cotton Oil Trust
Local Young Men's Christian Union Announces Season Opener
The Boston Young Men's Christian Union invites members to the season opening next Wednesday. Tickets go on sale Monday at 5 p m. Rev A L Banks of South Boston speaks tomorrow at 4 p m at the Boston Young Men's Christian Association on Burning the Devil's Books. A male quartet and solo by Joseph Stewart are slated. The board hosts a birthday reception for President Baldwin Monday with a portrait by Hardie and the Boston Canet Orchestra expected.
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Young Men’s Christian Union
A. L. Banks
South Boston
Boston Young Men's Christian Association
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
Joseph Stewart
Stewart
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Baldwin
Hardie
Boston Canet Orchestra
Furnishings of the New Tremont Theatre Described
The Tremont Theatre in Boston is richly furnished with white mahogany and brocatelle in the ladies parlor, velvet inglenooks, cherry rattan suites in another parlor, russet leather in the smoking room, ivory enamel boxes in private boxes, and about one hundred oak bent-wood chairs. Keeler & Co. supplied all, under Spencer Appolonio supervision. Rev Nathan S Hill of Woonsocket has been invited to lead the First Parish Church in Sandwich.
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New Tremont Theatre
House of Keeler & Co
Washington Street
Spencer Appolonio
Boston Home Journal
Odd Bits From Many Lands On Curious Topics And Royalty
A collage of brief items notes quirky quotes and happenings from Berlin to Constantinople. It mentions a Charge taxing 100000 marks for the poor, discussions of marriage and class, a Dutch or Western joke about a Czardine not accompanying someone, a silver soap cake displayed in Detroit, and a Maine trapper shipping wild hares to stock preserves. It also describes the Sultan of Johore’s arrival in England and his appearance, age, marriages, and Istana residence in Johore capital.
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Berlin
Toledo
Detroit Exposition
Maine
Pennsylvania
Lawree
Hperor
Constantinople
Johore
England
Istana
A Farewell to America at the Golden Gate
Sir Edwin Arnold in the San Francisco Herald Oct 17 1889 writes a farewell ode extolling America as Land of Freedom and Europe urged to be free. The poem praises the Golden Gate and Shakspearean speech, urging noble uses and fearless pride under Freedom's Bird.
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America
Golden Gate
Atlantic
Europe
Sir Edwin Arnold
N. ¥. Herald
San Francisco
Schoolboy Fire Ring Disrupted in Kansas City
Police detain a band of youths aged eleven to fifteen calling themselves Captain Kidds Pets for a string of incendiary fires. A confessed member linked the group to many blazes, with leaders under arrest. other fires across New York New Hampshire Texas and AveR area reported with varying losses.
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Kansas City
Captain Kidd
Leominster
W. F. Lawrence & Co
Lone View
Tex
Texas & Pacific Railroad
New Yor
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street
Seventh Avenue
Young
Lirtleton
N. H
Mount View
Sugar Hill
G. G
L. D. Quimby
William McHugh
Fire Alarm At 151 Causeway Street Saloon
At 12 50 this morning Box 4 alarmed for a fire in a three story wooden building at 151 Causeway Street. The property owned by Thomas Butler is occupied as a saloon by Patrick Kerns. Damage listed as 200.
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Causeway Street
Thomas Butler
Patrick Kerns
Excavation of Delphi Eyed by Archeological Institute
Mr William Cranston Lawton of Cambridge spoke at Roxbury on funding an 80000 rescue of Delphi treasures by December. He praised American participation to uncover inscriptions and statues from the Temple of Apollo area and described Delphi as vital to classic studies. Rev Dr Edward E Hale presided.
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Putnam Chapel
Roxbury
William Cranston Lawton
Cambridge
Archeological Institute
Delphi
Greece
America
Earth
Athens
Edward E. Hale
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Boston Post Fost Publishing CO
Washington
Post Publishing Company
Wasnixeter Orvece
Corcoran Building
Fifteenth Street
MR. Russell
Gether
Mr. Blaine
State Department
Mr. Trurber
Brazil
Buenos Ayres
Mr. Ithurber
New York City
Fitz Gerald
Cotton Oil Trust Interests
Tremont Theare
Nathan S. Hill
Woonsocker, R. I
Unitarian
Sandwich
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