PaRnell case opens with dynami te ties alleged
In London yesterday the Partnev trial progressed little. The release of Mr Repmonp from Wexford prison in exchange for nonparticipation in politics was arranged. The attorney general opened for the Times, stating evidence would seek to prove Mr Parnett and associates linked to Irish American dynamite advocates, a potentially pivotal claim though its success remains uncertain.
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London
Repmonp
Wexford
The
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Parnett
Garrison Appeals to Colored Voters in Fifth District
William Luioyp Garrison replies to Frederick Douglass on the congressional contest. He argues Hayes era suffrage surrender binds the South, challenges the idea of a solid South split by race, and urges colored citizens to choose reason over party while emphasizing gratitude toward past leaders.
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Sherman Hooar
Frederick Dou GiLaAss
Fifth
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Devanass
South
President Hayes
DouGlass
Republicans rebut Blaine on banks favored by party
E R Dick, a Republican director of Western National Bank linked to Jordan and Canda, dismisses Blaine’s charge. He says the government’s bank deposits were allocated to relieve money tightness, with no political bias, noting over half the funds sit in Republican‑managed banks.
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New York
Western National Bank
Jordan
Canda
E. R. Dick
New York Evening Post
Buamrught
Fameuio
National Anks
Civil service reform split in Boston party leadership
Journal avoids naming presiding officer Jesse M. Gove at last week’s Republican city committee meeting while noting his open disdain for civil service reform. The piece contrasts his stance with Beard who now professes support, yet publicly denounces reform as head of the party organization in Boston.
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Jesse M. Gove
Gove
State House
Goon
Mr. Beard
Absentminded Journal Attacks Colonel Higginson in Fifth District Race
The Journal accuses Colonel Higginson Democratic candidate for Congress of impracticality while noting his record in the State House. It cites his sponsorship of a constitutional amendment to prevent soldiers and sailors from becoming paupers and his role in religious liberty protections in public schools, among other actions.
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Unpractical or Not Colonel Hinakinson’s Public Service Record
The Journal notes Colonel Hinakinson’s key roles in promoting school physical exercise and the state normal art school land grant. He helped secure funds for Boston’s Free Public Library, opposed a bill to strip married women of pauper settlements, and backed reforms like reformatories, country school supervision, longer teacher tenure, biweekly wage payments, and ending the poll tax. The piece defends his record against the label unpractical.
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State Normal
Free Public Library of
Boston
Hil@ainson
Eight Aldermen vote to grant street conduits over mayor veto
The Boston board of aldermen moved to grant a private conduit rights to lay electric wires under city streets after eight votes, approving a conduit system and authorizing street openings. The mayor may block permits, prompting possible court action to settle whether eight elected aldermen can cede city streets for private speculation.
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Boston
The Use of the Veto Power in Politics
A critical examination of presidential veto prerogative, arguing its absolute discretion lies with the executive. It defends Hamilton and Hamiltonian theory, rebuts claims of danger, notes private pension bills' haste, and asserts vetoes should be judged by impact, not novelty. Cleveland’s frequent use is not inherently dangerous without proof of harming useful measures.
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Blaine
Pomeroy
Alexander Hamilton
Federalist
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Congress of
United States
Hamilton
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Poison of education sparks Republican attack on colleges
A 19th century critique argues that high tariff factions attack higher learning as a threat to public welfare. It cites Hoar, Lange, and Cobden Club influences, warns that educated voters and journalists undermine protectionist aims, and condemns elected leaders who switch loyalties for personal gain.
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Republican Party
Hoar
Philadelphia
Lange
Buarp
Cobden Club
Republican High Tariff Party
Cobden “Club
Boston Daily Advertiser
High Tariff Party
Timidity in Pension Bill Highlighted by Absence of Special Legislation
The article notes that the lack of private pension bill legislation reflects timidity, a trait Haasturton warned could undermine the virtue of the government’s features, and implies broader concerns about legislative direction and reforms.
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Haastur- Ton
Indpendents and the Loyalty of Henry Canot Lover
The piece discusses moral doubt around public conversions and political loyalties, examining Henry Canot Lover's shift from Harvard-connected Republicans and the implications for independent thinkers. It argues citizens must participate, highlights favorable Tremont Temple actions, and critiques primary meetings and political patronage as flawed paths to good governance.
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Harvard College
Lopez
Republican Party
Opin
Gladsby
Bijones
Dumley
Henry Cabot Lodge
Tremont Temple
Duty and Reform in Political Life by Mr Storey
The piece argues politics should be a civic duty not a livelihood. It urges citizens to study conditions, join clubs, and influence reform through press, public meetings, and organized discussion. It highlights obstacles to legislation and claims public enlightenment creates demand for change. It commends Mr Storey’s view for young men entering politics.
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Lopes
Congress
Blaine
Chicago
Republican Party
Cleeveeland
Lange
Harvard
Loper
Lope@r
Browning
Tremont Temple
Harvard University
Moorheip Storry
Harvard Monthly
Stormy
Mr. Storry
Republic
Mr. Stonney
Storey
Storny
Storry
Political mood in campaigns in New York and Ohio
Democratic boosters in New York report strong favorable returns from doubtful states, while tariff reform gains worry high tariff circles. In Indianapolis Republicans blocked a meeting, risking public use of Tomlinson Hall. Ohio’s Butterworth faces Cosgrove in a tight race amid tariff issues and labor discontent. Quay claims extensive house to house canvasses in New York City.
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Cleveland
Benjamin Butterworth
Congress
Ohio
Otway J. Cosgrove
Butterworth
Knights of Labor
Quay
New York City
New York Directory
Ex Governor Waller’s Boston Visit and Political Fallout
The article recalls ex Governor Waller’s homecoming in New London and his vow to avoid campaigning, citing his commitment to consular duties and a possible departure from office if Cleveland wins. It then notes broad Republican defections in New York, a Boston autumn scene, trotting race mishaps, literary trends, and criticism of a Boston fire department monument design by Tavern er.
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Connecticut
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New London
State Department
Navy
Republican Party
London
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U.S. A
Norway Steel and Iron to Liquidate in South Boston
The Norway Steel and Iron Company will sell its property in South Boston and exit business next January, laying off about 500 workers. Treasurer Albert Geiger cites insurmountable competition from Western iron firms in Pittsburg, aided by proximity to coal and iron mines and a 45 percent tariff on raw iron. He says free raw iron imports could allow continued operation despite PAT Tas competition.
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Norway Steel and Iron Company
South Boston
Albert Geiger
Pittsburg
Geiger
PAT Tas
Quip laden miscellany from late 19th century press
A mosaic of humorous notes and spoof quotes from various papers. Jokes on Gladstone and Gladsby, political jests about Harvard, and a finicky tale of a Boston gun aficionado. Short anecdotes include a St Louis pelican sighting and a Turkish finance minister scandal with a heavy fine and exile.
Morse defends tariff reform and Republican shift
The Philadelphia Record notes Robert M. Morse Jr. of Boston, a prominent Republican businessman, as vice president of a tariff reform meeting. He says the party has changed, while his stance remains, criticizing Republican leaders for deception and intimidation in tariff debate and accusing them of ignoring markets and maxims.
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Robert M. Morse, Jr
Boston
Morse
Republican Party
Harrison
Foraker
Philadelphia Record
Ind
Audacious falsehood on debt redemption under Arthur and Cleveland
The article challenges Blaine's claim of large debt repayment during Arthur's presidency, citing Treasury records as of June 30 1883. It notes $1 388 billion in interest bearing debt with $346 million idle cash, and shows $142 078 200 redeemed in two years under Arthur, far below Blaine's figure, while Cleveland’s early years redeemed about $174 459 600.
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Tribune
Blaine
Arthur
Cleveland
Treasury
Arthune
LN. Y. Commercial Advertiser
Ind
Not Until After Election Says Journal on Morse Vote
The Boston Journal urges Republicans not to abandon their standard by voting against Elijah A. Morse. It concedes in candid moments that the standard may not be high in this instance. Providence Journal.
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Boston Journal
Elijah A. Morse
Providence Journal
Lad
Blaine Protests Amid Nominations Debate
The letter cites Mr Blaine arguing against perceived presidential crticism of nominees while noting that in the last Congress about 1300 nominations were sent to the Senate and only three rejected, for district attorney and two village postmasters, stressing that appointments require Senate approval. The writer recalls Blaine’s Senate and Cabinet roles and cites the constitutional process.
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Blaine
Cleveland
Congress
Senate
N. Y. Times
Ind
Algonquin Club Opens New House on Commonwealth Avenue
The Algonquin Club on Commonwealth avenue will open its new house to members on Monday November 5 with a formal reception three days later. On November 1 the club will surrender its leased house at 164 Marlboro street to owner Mrs. Katie M Crowninshield. The lease required restoration of the premises, but a settlement was reached by paying a satisfactory amount in lieu of alterations and vacating a month early.
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Algonquin Club
The
Commonwealth Avenue
Marlboro Street
Katie M. Crowninshield
Mountain Says He Has a Defence After Dismissal
Ex inspector Mountain, dismissed on Saturday, writes to the board of police claiming the action was illegal and that he has a complete defence to present in court. He asserts the hearing was unfinished and will reveal his case in the forthcoming trial.
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Board of Police
Wilair
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