Opium Use in Boston and Browning Society Musings
The piece discusses State Board of Health findings on opium use in Boston, noting physicians and druggists largely agree consumption isn’t rising and alcohol isn’t a substitute. It contrasts higher and lower classes, hints at law gaps, and mentions Browning Society meeting remarks comparing Cardinal Newman and Browning, with reflections on literary insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
State Board of Health
Browning Society
Hardihood
Browning
Cardinal Newman
Newman
Boston Symphony opens season with Nikisch in Boston
The first of four subscription concerts by the Boston Symphony Orchestra featured overture to Enuryanthe, arias from Jean de Paris, Rosamunde, and Mendelssohn Italian Symphony. Arthur Nikisch conducted with dramatic individuality, praised for his reading and the orchestra, while soloist Mr. Fischer and pianist Mr. Max Zach received strong notices amid acoustics critiques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provinencs
Sredau
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Enuryanthe
Weber Seneschal
Jean de Paris
Boieldieu
Laca
Schubert
der Schauste Engel
Graben-Hoffmann
Mr. Fischer
Mendelssohn
Fischer
Boston
Nikisch
Lassen
Max Zach
Arthur Nikisch
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Abolition of Boston Police Board Debate Spurs Critique
The Boston Journal questions Governor hopefuls William E. Russell and Brackett on restoring municipal self government and abolishing the Board of Police in Boston. The piece contrasts Russell’s and Brackett’s stances, noting Republicans in Sandwich and Brockton speeches as context for the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boston Journal
Willliamm E. Russell
Board of ‘Police of
Boston
Russeau
Russeal
Brackett
Russell
Brockton
Russeell
Sandwich
Hill
Brackeett
Massachusetts
The Growth of Harvard Reaches Two Thousand Enrollees
Harvard has over two thousand students for the first time, with ten years ago at 1350 and a projected 3000 by 1920 if trends continue. The piece attributes growth to President Eliot’s progressive policy, new buildings, and improved facilities, while noting varying gains among Medical, Dental, Divinity, Law, and graduate departments.
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China
Peole
Claudie
Maudie
Augusta
Jay
Athens
New York
George Washington
Roscommon
Ireland
Edwin Chadwick
Europe
Dewey
New York State Library
General Butterfield
National Library of
France
St. Brendan
Columbus
London
Paris
Dorking
Rashman
Germany
Venedig
Signor Copello
Herr Rashman
Harvard
Dental
Divinity
Elior
Extor
Sever Hall
Gore Hall
Memorial Hall
Eliot
Cambridge
the Charles
Cary Athletic
Foxcroft Club
School of Art and Architecture
Botanical
Harvard Hall
University Museum
Hastings Hall
Law School
The Plea of St Louis in the 1892 World Fair Claim
St Louis promotes its fitness for hosting the 1892 World Fair with figures on population radii and rail and river access. Critics note New York and Chicago rivalries and question assumed centrality. Fundraising and notable figures worldwide are mentioned alongside political and cultural updates.
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Hithertone
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Mississippi
United States
Atlantic Coast
Boston Post Milk Subscription Rates Notice
Boston Post Publishing Company advertises subscription prices for daily and weekly editions. Rates shown include one year six months and three months options, with weekly Friday issues. payment terms note second class matter and sender risk.
Editor's Notice on Submissions and Anonymous Letters
The editor rejects returning rejected manuscripts and will ignore anonymous communications. Writers must provide full name and address with their letters as a guaranty of good faith, though not for publication.
Spoilsman Path in Illinois Senate Sparks Indictment
In THURSDAY MORNING OCT 24 1889 Hoston Dost notes Senator Farnett of Illinois touts spoils system gains. Jeremion O'DONNELL was appointed Chicago ganger and a week later indicted for attempting to pack a jury. The piece questions fitness over party service.
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Farnett
Illinois
Jeremion O'Donnell
Chicago
O'Donnell
Senator Farwell
Illinois Republicans Lose Confidence In Harrison Era
Illinois Republican statesmen express gloom over the administration in a Chicago News interview. Congressman Cannon, a jovial partisan, hints Democrats may win the next Legislature and a U. S. Senator. McGrary, a top Chicago boss, says President Harrison endangers Cook County at the coming election and the State is shaking. An angry note after seven months of appeals to horn-blowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Cannon
Congress
Chicago
United States
McGrary
Superior Court
Harrison
Cook County
Ballot Reform Gains Ground in New Jersey Mix
The movement toward secret official ballots grows stronger in New Jersey. Hudson County Democrat Edward F McDonald, initially critical of the Australian ballot, shifts to support official ballots. The ballot reform cause, backed by both parties through the Hudson County Ballot Reform Association, is portrayed as eventual and widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Epward F. McDonaud
Hudson County
State Senate
Questioning Reconstruction's Fruits in Virginia Debate
The piece cites John M. Langston and the Boston Journal on how Reconstruction gains in Virginia were undermined by envy and ambition. It notes Mississippi's Joan R. Lynch on racial employment, and cites Southern prejudice against Black professionals. It ends by asking who should speak for Black Virginians and Southerners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Langston
Virginia
Boston Journal
Joan R. Lynch
Mississippi
The
Treasury
South
Messrs
Hartford G A R rejects colored veteran for membership
The Hartford Grand Army post refused a veteran’s application solely because he is Black, drawing sharp criticism. The conflict is tied to local politics and past commanders US Senator Hawley and Congressman William E Simons. It raises questions about Northern Republican hypocrisy and leadership influence within the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Post
Hartford
Conn
South
Grand Army
Board of Assessors
United States
Hawley
William E. Simonps
Movement of Wool Manufacturers Seeks Mills Bill Provision
A movement of wool manufacturers urges Congress to enact the Mills bill provision that places wool on the free list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Resolutions linked to Ohio wool tariff debate alleged surrender
The Times reports executive committee actions on Sept 17 and the New York annual meeting forming a campaign against higher duties on low-grade wools. It claims plans to present facts to Congress to oppose tariff removal, arguing it harms manufacturers and citizens nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Association
New York
Columpus Delano
Ohio
Shepherds
Congress
Cincinnati Forgery Row Heats Up In State House Clash
Governor Foraker faces pressure to retract charges now shown false by a forged document. Campbell requests city Board of Revision probe into Woop and Hatstead dealings, linking mayoral appointment to the forgery. Campbell argues Halstead cannot be party to the offense while noting Woop’s disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Campbell
Halstead
Board of Revision of
City of
Cincinnati
Woop
Hat-Stead
Board of Revision
Penitentiary
Local self-government and police reform clash in charter debate
The passage argues the states may erase municipal charters, challenging the claim that metro police are needed due to Boston's trustworthiness. It denounces Republican mistrust of the people, labeling the police board move partisan and implying a Democratic governor could push abolition of current arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill Gazette
Russell
Boston
Republican Party
Brackett
Board of Police
Republian
Alumni urged to support Harvard schools amid fiscal strains
The article notes rising standards across departments but stagnation in some fields. It cites active Law School alumni as a model and highlights the Scientific School's growth from 34 to 65 members since 1888 89, aided by strong management. It urges alumni to contribute time and funds to sustain Harvard’s institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical
Dental
Law School Association
Scientific School
Harvard
Editor and General clash over lunch remarks
Colonel Exzierr F Shepherd’s journalism ideas anger General Alger who was invited to lunch and whose comments later appeared in the Mail and Express via a hidden stenographer. The Colonel says he was misrepresented and imagines the general’s opinion of a good editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exzierr F. Shepard
Alger
The
Mail
Express
Critics Predict Rosalind's Impersonation by Miss Apa Rowan
A New York critic praises Miss Apa Rowan as Rosalind predicting she will prove an impersonation of great beauty and artistic value. The remark reflects strong confidence in her performance and likely favorable reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apa Rowan
New York
Rosalind
Vienna Papers Frame WilliAm Speech as Peace Signal
Vienna newspapers portray Emperor William II speech to the Reichstag as evidence of peaceful aims, but the tone suggests a Pickwickian interpretation of the rhetoric rather than a literal pledge. The coverage notes cautious optimism while hinting at strategic messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
WilliAm
Reichstag
Germany
Weddings at Newton Celebrate Two Sudden Matches
Newton Oct. 23 At Newton ville George A Fewkes and Miss Therese Anderson wed in a double ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev. Dorchester and Rev. Butters assisted. About eighty relatives gathered at the Anderson residence for the wedding. Caroline White and Joseph E Ham also married at the White home in West Newton with only family and close friends present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Newtonville
George A. Fewkes
Therese Anderson
Daniel Dorchester, Jr
Butters
James Anderson
Caroline White
B. L. White
Joseph E. Ham
Groveland
West Newton
Music at Taunton Festival Opens Second Week
The Southeastern Massachusetts music festival held its second and third concerts in Taunton with large enthusiastic audiences. Soloists included Mrs Lawson Mrs Rhodes Mrs Alves Miss Lincoln Miss Aus der Ohe pianist and Miss Pierse Dr Hopkinson Mr Tinney. The closing piece was Hiller Song of Hope performed by Miss Pierse with Blais dell's Orchestra and Zerrahn conducting. the festival closes tomorrow with afternoon concert and The Creation oratorio in the evening.
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Taunton
Lawson
Rhodes
Alves
Miss Lincoln
Athalie
Aus der Ohe
Pierse
Hopkinson
Tinney
Hiller
Salem Aldermen Seeks Sanitary Action and Sewer Funds
Salem Aldermen heard from the Mayor on Oct 23 about public health ordinances and a reply from the Board of Health denying a gross nuisance. The Mayor urged council cooperation on sanitary matters and reported sewer funds of 24,080 for several streets and 210,000 for a new water main.
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Reuben Arey
Whch
Common Council
Phelps
Vale
Webb
Walter
School Varney
Prospect
Proctor
Protection For The President In Message Delay
President Harrison may ask Congress to allow time for preparation of messages. The Philadelphia Times notes the need to compel Congress to grant him space to craft communications without interruptions.
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Harrison
Congress
Philadelphia Times
Noble Contrast in College Admissions Causes Debate
A Philadelphia Record item notes a noble contrast between Harvard University electing a Black student as class orator and a Baltimore medical college denying admission to another applicant due to skin color, highlighting racial discrimination in higher education.
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Harvard University
Medical College
Baltimore
Philadelphia Record Ind
A Universal Talisman Cleveland’s Name Sparks Enthusiasm
A Cleveland name is portrayed as a universal talisman capable of arousing public enthusiasm across regions from New England to the cotton belt and beyond. The Pittsburgh Post notes that mentioning Cleveland’s name unlooses spirited interest for meetings and conventions nationwide.
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Cleveland
New England
Cotton Belt
Northwest
Middle States
Pacific States
Pittsburg Post
Vindication promised for Harrison policy by Boston paper
The Boston Traveller predicts President Harrison will deliver an able vindication of his administration’s policy in a forthcoming message. The Detroit Free Press notes the need for such a vindication after nine months in office and questions the effort spent proving a policy exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Traveller
Harrison
Detroit Free Press
Amherst Defeats Williams Seminary 64 to 0 at Amurret
Amherst football eleven crushed Williams Seminary 64 to 0 in Amurret. Earlier Williams Town saw Williams versus Vermont win 44 to 0 for the home team at Williams Town.
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Amurret
Amherst
Williams Seminary
Williams Town
Williams
University of Vermont
Veterans and printers host gatherings at city hotels
The Veteran Odd Fellows of Massachusetts met at the Thorndike with guests including E H Kavanagh and A B Pinkerton as officers were elected head veteran James M Price and secretary J E Davis. The Master Printers Club held a fall dinner at Young's with 35 members and talks on the Third Annual Convention of the United Typothete of America. The Carney Hospital committee planned its annual festival as numerous travelers checked into local hotels, listing many arrivals from New York to Halifax and beyond.
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Veteran Odd Fellows’ Association of Massachusetts
Thorndike
E. H. Kavanagh
Independent Order Odd Fellows
Pinkerton
C. W. Biddle
D.D
F. W. Choate
R. B. Gifford
Essex County Veteran Association
W. H. Pearson
J. E. Davis
James M. Price
James OC
Tucker
F. Huddleston
Master Printers’ Club
Young’s
Horace T. Rockwell
United Typothete of America
Louis Barta
Carney Hospital
Vendomer L. Noot
Washington
Bion D. Wheeler
Springfield
J. L. Sweet
Attleboro
Brunswick
Randolph Hurry
New York
Henry Williams
Baltimore
C. M. Kittridge
Fishbuilt-on the-Hudson
S. S. Green
Portsmouth
N. H
Russell Pereira
Avery
A. Stedman
Denver
Col
Josiah Perry
M. Cohen
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la Rochefoucauld
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von Moltke
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Tosti
Mme. Baldi
Lord Stanley
C. Cook
Cornell
Louis Kossuth
Mr. Parnell
M. Sousa
Marine Band
Navy Department
Baron de Struve
Baron Rosen
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Boston Post
Milk
Washington Street
Post Publishing Company
Hoston
Miss Aus der Ohe
Salem Aldermen
Odd Fellows
the Thorndike
L. B. Favor
John Leslie
Aberdeen
Scot
J.C. Wyman
D. Cohn
Fall River
C. F. Busby
W. A Aone
Spring
Bold
E. Sylvester
Kansas City
H. A Joy
D. Rothschild
G. Robert Fisk
G. D. Prescott
Concord
N. H. Tremont—J. Peterson, Yorkport Tey
D. Noble Bowen
Kmeton
Wyman
Lliams
A. W. Parsons
G. C. Whitney
Worcester
John. Peddie
J.C. Graves
Buffalo
N.Y
C. Gardiner
G. E. Dillingham
A. C. Schneider
Quincy
A. A. Strout
Portland
Mark Taylor
J. W. Butterfield
G. W. Britton
N. Fi
Park
Montnaiér
H. French
Nashua
E. C. Gates
Maine
Crawford
K. F. Garratt
Newark
A. Stone
Montreal
John G. Res
M. Leopold
E . J Nees
Cottage City
G. F. West
Syracuse
Knowles
Provincetown
B. F. Usher
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Revere
J. Fritz
Bethlehem
William S. Fearing
A. Ex Gorham
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