French income tax bill faces mixed support in Paris
At a council session the income tax bill drafted by M. Peytral was approved. The Radicals are inclined to back the measure while Conservatives and Moderate Liberals oppose it. The tax targets moderate earners amid high tariffs and other taxes, likely provoking resistance in the Chamber of Deputies. National expenditures have risen, potentially aiding passage despite opposition.
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M. Peytral
Chamber of Deputies
PARNELL commission ends standoff over Land League books
The session’s highlight was the demand for the Land League books, with Mr Justice Hannen agreeing. A refusal would force the commission to use its powers and leave a bad public impression. Sir Charles Russell stated the books would be produced, addressing the question.
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Parnell Commission
The
Land League
Justice Hannen
League
CharLes Russell
British minister West exits official relations with US
The Macuxrcurson West matter ends with the British minister removed from official relations. President Cleveland acted after Secretary Bayard reported the offence and its seriousness, signaling dignified firmness. The GOP campaign is halted, and the Attorney General’s prosecution suggestion for Murchison is mocked by Chairman Quay.
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United States
West
Bayard
Washington
Great Britain
Cleveland
Murchison
Quay
Quincy Republicans and Independents Protest Morse Nomination
In Quincy Monday Republicans and Independents met to denounce Elia An A. Morse for securing the congressional nomination and campaigning by commercial methods. Speakers praised JusIAH Quincy as the man the office should seek, contrasting Morse with the Democratic nominee and urging voters to uphold their district’s reputation by electing Quincy.
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Quincy
Eliaan A. Mogse
D. M. Wilson
John Quincy Adams
Charles Francis Adams
Morse
Democratic Party
Jusiah Quincy
Mr. Quincy
Election focus on two Suffolk county registers
By a coincidence of dates both the Register of Deeds and Register of Probate and Insolvency for Suffolk county must be filled by election this year. Both offices reward training and tested performance and require candidates trusted by the public.
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Suffolk County
Experienced officeholders urged for renomination
Large material interests in proper conduct of these offices have kept them free from political influence and out of party prizes. Thomas F. Temple and Evian George have long served as Register of Deeds and Register of Probate with public approval, and may rightly expect another term. The Democratic committee is urged to nominate these respected citizens regardless of party.
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Thomas F. Temple
Evian George
Democratic Committee
Protection for New England and the tariff clash
Mr Davin A Wells at Tremont Temple asserts protectionism aimed at favoring Massachusetts industry, labor, and capital by removing tariff burdens on raw materials. He cites industry migration to Alabama and Georgia, calls for free raw materials to boost New England’s mills, and argues farmers bear tariff costs with little protection.
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Tremont Temple
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Beauty and Ugliness Debate Across the Figaro Page
The discussion drawn from Figaro readers contrasts beauty and ugliness through quotations from La Recherche and figures like Bauzac. It notes that women without beauty can triumph by endowing their failures with charm, while others warn of cynicism. The piece reviews reactions, gendered views, and the notion that ugliness earns sympathy against beauty.
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London Daily Telegraph
The
Figaro
Bauzac
Colonel Hickinson's Brighton Speech References Sc Rule
The speech clarified that Colonel Hickinson did not call Colonel E N Hallowell a Democrat but aimed the remark at General Strone who was wounded at Fort Wagner. He noted that many colored voters in South Carolina could be kept from Massachusetts voting, including those denied poll tax payment or lacking literacy.
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Hickinson
Brighton
E. N. Hallowell
Strone
Stone
Fort Wagner
South Carolina
Massachusetts
Political talk hints at Mr Murchison decoy in 1888 race
The piece notes no real Mr Murchison exists and mocks the Republican decoy idea. It recalls Blaine saying the party’s hope lies with the youth at Newark and cites Massachusetts results from 1880 and 1884 to question Blaine’s view for Harrison in 1888.
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Murchison
Blaine
Newark
Garfield
Massachusetts
Harrison
New York Polling Controversy and Political Feud Reflections
The World reports results from nearly all New York counties showing a Cleveland plurality around 23,110 as leaders gauge turnout. Debates focus on closing-hour voting rights, while Boston papers flag improper references to Governor Andrew. The piece critiques Herbert Radclyffe’s fundraising appeal for a November 5 Young Republican demonstration and hints at foreign influence in electoral tactics.
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New York
Cleveland
Herbert Radclyffe
Young Republican League
United States
Radclyffe
Braman Baths memories and a streetside spectacle in Boston
An aged correspondent recalls Jarvis D Braman and his father who ran the Charles River baths with a pole and cord method for teaching swimming. The piece notes open river privileges, the ongoing rivalry with nearby Braman rivals, the dangers and amusements of river swimming, and a street display of a four horse chariot with a living giant. The author also corrects a misprint about the Morgan sire and muses on the relationship with the Post printer.
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Charles River
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Asinforece
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Morey’s
Braman’s
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Colossus
Hading Debuts in Boston in Le Maitre de Forges
Mme Jane Hading appears at Hollis Street Theatre in Le Maitre de Forges with M Coquelin to follow. Critics praise her effort but judge her rendering uneven and lacking sustained genius compared with the Museum version, while praising Duquesne, Coquelin, Borel, Lemercier, and Kerwich in supporting roles. The review cites long intervals and shabby scenery as detractors.
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Philippe Derblay
M. Jean Coquelin
M. Borel
Baron de Préfont
Mile. Lemercier
Baronne de Préfontt
Mile
Kerwich
Suzanne
Potter in She Stoops to Conquer at Globe Theater
Review notes Mrs Potter’s Miss Hardcastle lacks polish and artful nuance yet brings charm in eighteenth century gowns. Supporting cast deliver solid work as Bellew Young Marlow and Neville. overall performance keeps to tradition, rough edges and all, entertaining a large audience.
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Goldsmith
Miss Hardcastle
Mr. Bellew
Mrs. Hardcastle
Executors estimate William Warren estate at two hundred thousand
The executor of the late William Warren believes his estate will total about 200000 dollars. Mrs James G Blaine Jr remains seriously ill in New York with condition described as worse last evening. General Adam Badeau’s suit against Mrs Grant’s widow for 10000 dollars over services on Grant's Memoirs was dropped by mutual consent. William H Doolittle, formerly a city resident and now chief clerk of the New York mail lines, is named superintendent of the railway mail service second division with New York headquarters.
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William Warren
James G. Blaine, Jr
New York
Adam Badeau
A. 8. Grant
New York Mail Lines
Railway Mail Service
Fatal Accident at Lynn Involving Grocer Fred Worden
Lynn Oct 30 A special report says Fred A Worden grocer of 210 Essex street was on Chatham street yesterday afternoon delivering orders when his horse became unmanageable and in trying to check the animal he fell striking the back of his head. He died this morning in hospital.
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Lynn
Lyyyx
Fred A. Worden
Essex Street
Chatham Street
Political jests and racing satire across papers
Quips on Republican canvassing and Cleveland era politics mingle with humorous exchanges about Mrs Jones and Mrs Cleveland. The Bangor Commercial notes a Belfast rider story where a zealous savior of Sabbath breakers finishes second, framing light political and social satire from multiple papers.
Coquelin Delivers Insightful Paris Acting Lecture at Sanders Theatre
The renowned actor M. Coquelin spoke yesterday afternoon to a large audience at Sanders Theatre under the auspices of the Conférence Française. He stressed fidelity to text, the actor’s dual nature, and the need to cultivate voice and expression, noting that representation should move audiences rather than imitate the performer.
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Delaunay
Mounet Sully
Hamlet
Academy of Medicine
Coquelin
Aventuriére
Booth
Norton
Shady Hill
A. Cohn
Taussig
J. K. Paine
N. 8. Shaler
C. L. Smith
A. B. Hart
K. Francke
R. Sanderson
Samichrast
Conférence Française
Confidence in Cleveland and Thurman election grows
The article notes improving prospects for Cleveland and Thurman over the past thirty days. It suggests supporters gained confidence in October, especially the last two weeks, bringing renewed energy and hope for victory. The source cites the New York Evening Post as tracing this shift amid the campaign fog.
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Thurman
N. Y
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