Irrepressible Conflict Between Mayor and Aldermen
A long standing dispute over authority to open streets by Brookline Gas Light Company reaches a head. The Mayor claims complete executive power while the Aldermen, by two thirds, assert their legislative jurisdiction. The text suggests a need for arbitration or court ruling to settle the line between executive and legislative functions.
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Brookline Gas Light Company
Supreme Court
Aldermen
Board of Arbitration and Conciliation
Courts
Massachusetts Campaign Fights Over National and Local Issues
The Journal warns Corcoran’s Massachusetts emphasis on local issues while pledging national concerns will not silence national themes. Democrats seek Congress on national footing. McKinleyism fades. Voters will judge Governor and Legislature by last session’s corporate stance, avoiding Beacon Hill’s 1894 repetition.
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Corcoran
Massachusetts
Beacon Hill
Journal
Sugar Trust Faces Tarnish Over McKinley Bill Loophole
The Sugar Trust risks losing its one eighth cent per pound differential and five percent ad valorem advantage as the new tariff lanes favor foreign refiners who color sugar to enter as candy. The issue hinges on Treasury and court interpretations and whether colored sugar will gain popularity. The article questions why the trust left this gap in the McKinley schedules and whether the public can escape its excesses.
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Sugar Trust
Treasury Department
Reed's Alarm Over Tariff Forecasted Disturbances
The Hon Thomas B Reed campaigns in Lewiston Maine warning about tariff policy disrupting business. He argues Democrats praise peace yet prepare to fight to exterminate protection. He asserts relief from tariff taxation will aid business, targeting the Sugar Trust before moving to free coal and free iron for New England manufactures.
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Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Lewiston
Reed
Sugar
New England
Reed Speech Sparks Debate Over Tax Relief for Industries
The fragment notes a discussion on relief from taxes on raw materials for industries. It suggests Mr. Reed should avoid full specifics to prevent seeming to plead for trusts, even as he could delay detailing measures.
Cunard Ships Break Transatlantic Speed Records
On the same day Cunard steamers Campania and Lucania set new records for eastbound and westbound passages. Campania arrived at Queenstown 1 hour 20 minutes faster than prior best, while Lucania beat the fastest westward time to New York. The feats mark advances in mechanical commerce and vessels.
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Cunard Steamship Company
Campania
Queenstown
Lucania
New York Harbor
Vanished French royalty and rising people power
The Count of Paris dies in exile but clings to divine right while observers note a broad shift toward self governance in France and Europe. The article argues royal authority is fading as the public asserts the right to rule, pushing toward stable popular government beyond monarchies.
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Paris
France
Europe
Krinken and the Sea Love Tale
A poem recounts Krinken, a little boy lured by Nis to summer in the sea. They entwine in warmth then winter returns as the shore freezes, the sea quiets, and the child sinks beneath the cold waters. Eugene Field is credited at the end.
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Krinken
Grim
IK Krinken
Nis
The Observant Citizen and Stocking Fashions in the City
The Observant Citizen debates Lillian Russell’s press suit after her split from Perugini and hints at a possible Solomon reunification. He muses on past stocking fashions, then visits Station 3 to note Captain Wescott’s thinner frame and the tough Joy Street station duties.
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Wescott
City Point
West End
Joy Street
Women of Mathews Family In Bar Harbor Horse Accident
Miss Matthews sister of the city mayor fell from a horse at Bar Harbor Thursday breaking her arm and nose. Mrs Mary J Serrano stays at the villa Romanoff Nice in the house of Marie Bashkirself whose diary she translated into English. Miss Upham of New York will sing at Parkman Street M E Church Dorchester tomorrow evening. William Morris noted that women mastering higher mathematics is less common than great housekeeping. Mme. Gounod and her son prepare the journal of the great composer for publication.
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Matthews
Bar Harbor
Mary J. Serrano
M. &. Upham
New York
Bromfield Street
Parkman Street M. E
Dorchester
William Morris
The Hollis Street and Park Theatres Open Season
The Hollis Street and Park Theatres begin the season with Peter Dailey in A Country Sport at Hollis Street and Tabasco at Park. Chauncey Olcott debuts The Irish Artist at the Museum on Labor Day, while The Derby Mascot closes at Grand Opera House today. Labor Day matinees, new arrivals, and a busy Boston theatre schedule follow.
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Chauncey Olcott
Sterling Attractions
Hollis Street
The
Park
Peter I’. Dailey
Mr. Dailey
Boston
Hollis
Boston Theatre
Denman Thompson
Park Theatre
Thomas Q. Seabrooke
Tabasco
Davy Jones
New England
New York
Labor Day
Grand Opera House
Bartley Campbell
Partner
Louis Aldrich
Augustin Daly
Ada Behan
Viola
George Edwardes
London
John Drew
Christopher, Jr
Madeline Lucette
Lyceum Theatre Stock Company
Amazons
Julia Marlowe
Lady Teazle
Kendals
Charles J. Rich
Ethel Tucker
Grand Museum
C. H. Colby
Salem
Jean M. Missud
Salem Willows
Massachusetts Bay
Harbor
U.S. Aeronautic Corps
Colby
Snow’s Arch
Atlantic Ave
Hkeverly
Salem A Willows
Marblehea
Baker's Isluand
Hollis Theatre
Isaac Sich
Boston Museum
Fred Miller, Jr
Shay
Tremont
Royal Baking Powder Company Notice
Royal Baking Powder Co at 106 Wall Street, New York, cited in an archived notice. Details unclear in fragment but points to firm address and potential corporate reference.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
Wall ST
New York
Classed Ads: Post Wants Your Morning Read
Advertise your wants in the Post classified section with rates: situations wanted two words per 12 cents, other wants one cent per word. Submit brief notes for quick insertion and broad reach in daily news.
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Perugini
Miss Russell
Edward Solomon
Kate Everley
Solomon
Mme. Gounod
Pete
Rueter & CO
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Madeleine
Tremont Theatre
D’arville Opera Company
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Jasse Riddell
Rosa
Palace
Watson Sisters
Professor Austin
Living Pictures
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Marcella Street
Mohr
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Hilda Thomas
John F. Fields
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Pretty Girls
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Wisconsin
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Ducky
Philadelphia Record
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Mr. Kilbradge
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Kennebeg Steamboat CO
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Comic Opera
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Rose Hill Folly Co
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Chicago
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Adams House
Appleton & Bassett’s
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Longfellow
John Smith
Commercial Wharf
Cape
Atwood
RICH
Agts
Canada Atlantic & Plant Steamship Line
Halifax
SS. Olivette
Maritime D Provinces
Hawkesbury
Charlottetown
Florida
Vannah Pier
Lewis Wharf
A. P. Lane
Richardson & Barnard
Atlantic Age
Bostom
Toler
Freight
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Puritan
Milgrim
Pilymouth
Quare Station
Fall River
Treuches
Newport
Washington and
State Streets
India Wharf
Co. F. Williams
Biluebeard, Jr
Joe Firnn
Mamie Flower
Nightingale
Howard
Old Howard
Point of Pines
Prof
Ogden
Crystal Palace
Fate of
Pekin
Carter’s and
Lynn Cadet Band
Jose
Annie Foster Larcom
Boston & Revere Beach Railroad
Austin“ Stone
Tremont Row
Museum
LA Belle Rosa
Gumbo Gumbo, JR
the Gortline
Scollay Square
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