Ned Alliot Draws Sea-side Schemes for a Season at the Pier
Ned Alliot contemplates a Boston summer escape as he is drawn into a hotel venture by Mr Dodson. The plan offers him a chance to charm the Pier's belles and stay near Louise Courtney, while Ned pretends at least to woo many maidens as a guest host.
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Edward Alliot
Ned
Narragansett Pier
Courtneys
Louise
Fens
Edward
Jupiter
Washington Monument
Mother Earth
Mr. Dodson
Christian Endeavor
Dodson
Sonny
Rascal
Society
Sweet Louise
Pape Courtney
Benedicts
Vermont Republicans claim large victory across offices
Reported by state observers as Gold Republicans seeking a sweeping win. Forecasts show a sizable majority with estimates ranging from twenty two thousand to thirty thousand votes. The aggressive campaign strategy is credited with broad support across key races.
The Chilian Squabble on verge of South American revolt
Advices from Chili say the republic nears another revolution after a razor close vote for the president. Each party claims victory, and the piece questions whether true republican governance exists in South America given masked despotism in practice.
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Chili
South America
Stop the Corked Bottle Prank By Yachtsmen
A summer hoax by some yachtsmen tosses corked bottles with mock messages of disaster overboard. The harmless joke risks causing unnecessary anxiety and may lead kind hearts to ignore real calls for help. The article urges stopping the nuisance to prevent urgent cases from being neglected.
The Zanzibar Incident Ends Not Yet
Germany refuses to consent to Britain turning Zanzibar into a crown colony. Emperor William appears set to fault England though no major conflict is foreseen. The Kaiser faces cabinet unrest and domestic strife, worsened by a quarrel with his sister-in-law, the Duchess of Sparta.
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Zanzibar
Germany
Great Britain
William
England
Kaliser
Sparta
Recent Railroad Accidents Reported Across State
Authorities note an epidemic of railroad accidents within a week all caused by signaling errors. Experienced engineers account for the fatalities as a potential mental monotony rather than carelessness. Experts suggest studying this theory on large systems with many trains.
Free Silver Policy and Workingmen Prosperity
Opinion argues that the workingmen, not a distinct class, will feel the impact of free silver through general prosperity and confidence. It emphasizes that manufacturers and merchants rely on stable expectations for markets and consumer demand, tying economic policy to everyday wages and business activity.
Confidence in the dollar sustains trade and workers
The speaker warns that confidence in the dollar’s stability underpins trade and wages. Free silver would damage confidence, spurring hoarding and reducing demand for labor while industry stagnates. Keeping the money standard stable is essential for mills, furnaces, shops, and the vast labor force.
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Free
Department of Labor
Notable Boston Social Notes and Oddities Recap
A Boston reader reports gatherings for John W. Kelly's friends and a benefit for the comedian's wife. The piece notes a baker cart in Charlestown, crowd scenes at Park Street Church, Niagara frontier financing, and a parade salute to a cycler. Anecdotes include Gateway signage at South Ferry, beef laborers at Cunard wharf, Cantor and O’Neil banter, and a fox-hunt planned by John B. Blanchard with Billy Cooper guiding. Also mentions a tireless gum chewer in a local restaurant.
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John W. Kelly
Boston
John B. Blanchard
Congress Street
New Hamshire
Lttle
Newton
Billy” Cooper
Nimrod
Bicycle Parade Warmly Praised by Boston Herald Contemporaries
The Herald thanks its contemporaries for recognizing the magnitude and beauty of the bicycle parade described as the most impressive event in bicycle dom here or elsewhere. Special compliments are extended to the Post for their coverage.
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Boston Herald
the Herald
Notive Newspaper
Versicles A Transformation
A note from the Cleveland Leader describes a married couple who previously called each other darling and dear no longer using poetic terms. He no longer writes sonnets or buys candy and ice cream, and she no longer hurries to the mirror when he calls. The change is framed as a transformation into a married life rather than a quarrel.
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Cleveland
Promiscuous Bathing in Providence and Boston
A letter to the editor argues against indiscriminate mingling of sexes in public bathing. A.L. Plummer defends modest fashion and form, condemns vulgar displays, and cautions against offering or accepting compromising bathing attire or money. The piece critiques Consistency and notes personal views on propriety and public decency.
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Providence
Boston
A. L. Plummer
Boston Man Defends Modern Views on Bathing Etiquette
In a Hull note dated August 31, Henry Ratliffe argues that modern ideas challenge old rules yet applaud progressive behavior. He compares past and present decency in bathing incidents and asserts evolving norms reflect the times while cautioning against widespread ruin.
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Sir
Times
Hull
Henry Ratliffe
Notable Visitors and Honors Across Britain and America
Mme Antoinette Sterling visits Brooklyn reminiscing of Plymouth Church. Hawarden trustees fund a Gladstone window. Calve answers about returning to America with wit. Governor Richards handles Wyoming hunting permits with laws. Lord Grimthorpe admired as premier clockmaker. Rosebery gifted old pike and Rosefield tweed from Dumfries. Albert Nelson Prentiss, Cornell botanist, died. Walker prize founder. Captain Deasy plans a Thibet river exploration using tin can messages.
Li Hung Chang Sets Sail for West Point on Dolphin
Li Hung Chang and a Chinese diplomatic entourage sailed from New York aboard the despatch boat Dolphin for West Point after a morning breakfast at the pier. The viceroy wore a yellow jacket with peacock feathers and exchanged questions with Gen. Ruger during a brief drive to the ship. A nineteen gun salute greeted the departure, with nearby yachts saluting as the Dolphin headed up the Hudson.
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New York
Li Hung Chang
West Point
Ruger
Lo Feng Luh
Yang Yu
Li Wing
Washington
G. W. Davis
C. Mills
Lord Li
A. S. Cummings
Yshismei
Dolphin
Clover
Hudson
China
Rain Cancels Big Li Hung Chang Welcome at West Point
Heavy rain disrupted a large demonstration at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point for Li Hung Chang. About 10,000 spectators waited as drills and outside displays were cancelled while Li's youngest son landed with a small escort aboard the Dolphin. General Ruger, aides, Colonel Ernst, and Captain Wilder greeted the party. cadets stayed drenched as carriages carried officers and Chinese representatives.
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West Point
N. Y
Li Hung Chang
Military Academy
Dolphin
Engineers
James A. Parker
Fourth Cavalry
Ruger
Ernst
Wilder
Fiarl Li
Li Hung Chang Declines Boston Visit
Li Hung Chang will not visit Boston as the short stay in the country prevents acceptance of the invitation. Mayor Quincy has been informed the envoy will decline and will receive formal notification shortly from Secretary Drew of the delegation.
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Li Hung Chang
Boston
Quincy
Drew
First United Presbyterian Church to call Rev A K Mac Lennan
The Berkeley church plans to extend a call to Rev A K Mac Lennan of New Brunswick, brother of late pastor Rev Neil K MacLennan, after he preached there several times with a favorable impression. William J Simmons of 32 Kneeland street died suddenly from heart disease at the Mission Lodging House.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Berkeley
Clarendon Streets
A. K MacLennan
New Brunswick
Neil K. MacLennan
Clara E. Stone
Bulfinch Street
Alliston Street
William Nedreau
Court Street
Stone
Nedreau
Lena Hall
J. Henry Norcross
Tremont Row
Cleary and
Wolf
Clarendon Street
Mabel Frazier
Back Bay
William J. Simmons
Mission Lodging House
Kneeland Street
Russian Foreign Office Chief Summoned After Minister’s Death
Following the sudden death of Prince Lobanoff Rostovsky the Czar calls M Chichkine to Kiev. Poet William Morris is critically ill. Clyde and Belfast shipbuilders settle wage row by conceding the advance demanded by workers.
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Prince Lobanoff-Rostovsky
M. Chichkine
Kieff
William Morris
Clyde
Belfast
White squadron sails to Fishers Island for ten days of evolutions
The white squadron will depart Tompkinsville for Fishers Island off New London for evolutions expected to last about ten days. Rear Admiral Meade, recently retired, is a candidate for the next commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Tompkinsville
Fisher’s Island
New London
Meade
Grand Army of the Republic
Vermont Campaign Focus on National Issues Ahead of Election
Whith River Junction Vermont August 31 The Vermont state election tomorrow dominates interest with intense party campaigning on tariff money reform and Chicago platform issues. Republicans push aggressive nationwide themes aided by press. Democrats highlight federal questions while some sound money Democrats revolt against Jackson and Bryan.
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Whith River Junction
Vermont
Democrats
Argus and Patriot
Montpelier
Chicago
People’s Party
Middlebury Register
Prohibition Party
Popoc
Bryan
Jackson
Grout
George ‘W. Smith
P. ‘M. Meldon
Rutland
James H. Williams
Rockingham
W. H. Cramer
Bethel
John W. Gordon
Barre
Wells Valentine
Bennington
Elisha May
National Bank Examiner
Walter S. Childs
Brattleboro
Cyrus Jennings
Hubbardton
William B. Wialls
Randolph
C. A. Hibbard
Burlington
Vermont Republicans eye large victory in governor race
The article reviews historical Vermont election pluarities and forecasts for Tuesday. It notes past highs of 28 000 and 30 000 plus margins to illustrate expectations. It lists leading state papers predicting Republican majorities from about 2 000 to 30 000 and discusses candidates for Governor Major Josiah Grout and Dr J Henry Jackson with party ties.
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Brandon
Charles A. Gale
Rutland
Levi K. Fuller
William P. Dillingham
Samuel E. Pingree
Hanna
Burlington Press
Bennington Reformer
Brattleboro Reformer
Woodstock Standard
Northfield News
St. Albans Messenger
St. Johnsbury Caledonian
Brandon Union
Poultney Journal
Bennington Banner
Bellows Falls Times
Cleveland
Bryan
Josiah Grout
Derby
J. Henry Jackson
Barre
Joseph Battall
Ripton
Rodney Whittemore
St. Albans
Dr. Jackson
People’s Party
Middlebury
Brattleboro
Bradley B. Smalley
Burlington
Edward L. Allen
Fairhaven
Fuller
Stickney
Ludlow
Major Grout
St. Louis
Vermont
Daily Table Hints and Fashion Note from Miss Hartmann
Breakfast and dinner menus listed with dishes such as oatmeal with cream lamb chops fried potatoes and lemon ice. A recipe for graham gems and lemon ice follows. Miss Hartmann of 4 Linwood Street Roxbury Mass contributes a fashion sketch describing a narrow skirt with muslin yoke and green ribbon, plus a mousseline hat with ostrich plumes. The latest fashions previewed.
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Miss Hartmann
Linwood Street
Roxbury
Mass
Mousseline de Soie Tailors Stylish Waist and Trim
The text notes mousseline de soie as a lasting favorite for waists next season. Black with jet details and full sleeves pairs with any skirt for dressy wear. It also suggests pleating for capes and use in visiting costumes, with a pinkish fawn zebeline example.
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Mousseline de Sgie
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Hugh
Old Louisana
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Brooklyn
Plymouth Church
Henry Ward Beecher
Hawarden
Gladstone
Calve
America
Governor Richards
Wyoming
Lord Grimthorpe
Earl of Rosebery
Glover
Dumfries
Scotland
Rosefield Mils
Albert Nelson Prentiss
Cornell
Cornell College
Brazil
Boston Society of Natural History
Deasy
Thibet
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Tai AU
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