Temperance talk and political comment debated in Boston press
A dense column of editorials and anecdotes from Boston pages discusses home rule and equal taxation, the Democratic tilt in upcoming elections, and reactions to national figures. It includes notes on Prohibition and anti-saloon Republicans, temperance as a local issue, and quips about Blaine, Utah polygamy, and foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. Tribune
Democratic Party
N. Y. World
Springfield Republican
Democratic
Mugwump
Prohibition Party
Providence Star
Boston Post Milk Subscription Rates Advertised
The Boston Post lists daily and weekly subscription prices for its Boston edition. Daily rates include One Year nine dollars, Six Months four fifty, Three Months two twenty five, One Month amount unspecified. Weekly Friday issue priced at One Year one dollar fifty. Notices indicate second class matter status and payment instructions. Washington office contact at No 1841 L Street N W.
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Washington Street
Post Publishing Company
Washington
L Street
N. W
Mayflower May Yet Lead in Unclear Race Claim
A fragment notes that the Mayflower may still come in first, leaving the outcome uncertain as officials weigh current results. The terse line hints at a contested finish and possible shifts in standings without detailing participants or dates.
Elastic building in Charleston urged after earthquakes
The article argues for elastic timbering in Charleston as a safeguard against future quakes, noting the Philippine approach of embedding substantial timbers and allowing the structure to yield with tremors. It cautions engineers to adapt to such un-American difficulties with broad expertise.
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Charleston
Philippine Islands
America
Un tenable Unionist stance stalls Parnell land bill effort
The piece argues Unionists pressure to block any tampering with Mr Parnell’s land bill risks derailing a cabinet settlement. It notes Lord Randolph Churchill’s openness to suspending evictions for tenants paying three quarters, potentially clearing the way for government policy, while Hartington and followers threaten to derail. If Parnell fails, Ireland faces winter hardship and government strains in spring, with responsibility pinned on the Unionists. It also questions the London Standard claim that Gladstone will oppose Parnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord R. Churchill
Mr. Parnell
Lord Hartington
Lord Salisbury
Lord Randolph Churchill
Lord Randolph
Parnell
Ireland
Mr. Gladstone
London Standard
Gladstone
Jaehne case looms as court nears decision in New York
The Boston Post reports the Court of Appeals has not yet ruled on the Jaehne case but it is thought likely the alderman will not escape punishment. Four of seven judges favor upholding the lower court sentence, with no anticipated dissent. If the majority holds, Jaehne will remain in Sing Sing.
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Equitable
Milk Street
Boston
Herald
New York Harbor
Taverner
Pecunius
New York
Sandy Hook
Herald Office
Daily Journal
The
Court of Appeals of
Jaehne
Court of Appeals
Sing Sing
Knights of Labor favor tariff relief and free materials
The Knights of Labor and their official leaders favor lighter tariff taxation. They advocate free raw materials for manufacture, arguing workers have the strongest stake in free admission of products needed by industry.
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Knights of Labor
Order
Maine
New Jersey
Michigan
Novel Vremya critique on Bulgarian regency consent
The Novoe Vremya argues Prince Alexander breached the Tirnova constitution by appointing a regency without Bulgaria’s National Assembly consent. The piece notes few seek consent in the current crisis and quips the notion of popular will in the Old World is rarely honored.
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Novoe Vremya
Alexander
Tirnova
National Assembly of
Bulgaria
Mayor Smith of Philadelphia Accused in License Fee Embezzlement
The Philadelphia mayor faces questions over license funds allegedly held in his possession. Bank records show no deposits matching the city’s license revenues, while he claims readiness to meet demands with substantial cash kept in his private safe. Critics warn that public figures who keep large sums on hand risk trouble, though innocence remains possible.
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Mayor Smith
Philadelphia
Simmons
Flynn
Peck
Smith
National House Appropriations Match Diplomatic Estimates
For the first time in fifteen years the National House appropriations for diplomatic and consular expenses equal the estimates. No draft will be protested this year for lack of funds. The news pleases even critics of foreign missions as it shows proper funding without waste.
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National House
Yachtsmen Hope For Better Fortune In Fog Shrouded Race
Yesterday the Mayflower and the Galatea could not finish the second America Cup race due to thick fog despite a 24 mph wind. The cutter remained ahead when visibility vanished, leaving the outcome unresolved and raising hopes the next race will be more fortunate.
Maine idea exemplified at Connecticut GOP convention
The Connecticut Republican State convention in Hartford nominated P C Lounsbury for governor by a decisive margin. Lounsbury, a Maine idea advocate, aligns with machine Republicans elsewhere, promising a strong canvass in small towns. Senator Platt delivered sharp attacks on the administration and pension vetoes, while asserting Codlin as a friend to labor and temperance issues.
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Hartford
P. C. Lounsbury
Lounsbury
Maine
Connecticut
Platt
Blaine
Codlin
Europe eyes Balkans division as Russo Austrian accord hinted
An ominous European rumor suggests Austria and Russia could divide the Balkan peninsula to end quarrels and gain strategic ports. Russia seeks Constantinople and the Bosphorus while Austria wants a sea outlet and new territories. The idea hinges on a Germany bargain and Bismarckian eastward shift, though unlikely.
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Austria
Russia
Balkan Peninsula
Europe
Constantinople
Bosphorus
Peter the Great
Constantine
Constantine the Great
Moldavia
Bulgaria
Roumelia
Gulf of Lagos
Wallachia
Servia
Montenegro
Albania
Thessaly
Macedonia
Salonica
Aegean
Adriatic
Greece
Cape Matapan
Germany
Bismarck
Turkey
Farewell Banquet Honors Mr Justin MCarthy in London
A London farewell banquet for Justin M Carthey who sails to America praised by Parnell as a leading Irishman of the age. The event highlighted his novel and historical work and his moderation in Parliament reflecting home rule support. An amusing Brittany police incident shows Welsh speaking yacht crews mistaken for spies by French authorities.
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Union Club
le Lion
Great Britain
London
Justin M’carthy
Parnell
M’carthy
Irish Home Rule Party
France
Brittany
Paris
Race Challenge Tests Sloop Versus Cutter Off New England
The article proposes General Paine challenging Lieutenant Henn to a gale driven race from Marblehead to Cape Cod to compare the two boats. The test would decide sloop versus cutter advantages better than any match near New York harbor and serve as a substitute for the Bermuda race.
Howells’s Supporters Decry Editorial as Indignity
The Transcript, a fan of Mr Howells, mocks an abusive political piece in the Saturday Review about his attack on the British aristocracy as an international indignity. Howells and allies, though, should be hardened to abuse and criticism alike. The Bulgarian question asks if Prince Alexander will alter his mind again before reaching Darmstadt.
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Justice Devens
Sir Matthew Hale
England
Sir Matthew
the Transcript
Mr. Howells
Saturday Review
Alexander
Darmstadt
Last Cephalonia Trip Highlights Mail Route Debate
The Cephalonia voyage from this port to Liverpool is cited to argue for direct foreign mails from Boston. Departed Aug 12, reached Queenstown Aug 20, arrived Liverpool Aug 21, mails then sent by the Germanic. Despite leaving Boston earlier, Queenstown arrival was two hours sooner than the Etruria route, casting post office discretion in a poor light.
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Cephalonia
Liverpool
Boston
Queenstown
Sea serpent sighting near Cromwell shocks observers
A New Haven report describes a 100 foot sea serpent seen in the Connecticut river opposite Cromwell. Colonel Stocking and Silas Sage saw the creature lift their boat, then it surged upriver causing a loud commotion as crowds watched all day. The piece quips that warmer weather likely unsettled the monster and questions its behavior.
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Gloucester
Hudson River
New Haven
Connecticut River
Cromwell
Colonel Stocking
Silas Sage
Stocking
Sage
Poverty Grass by Lillie Chace Wyman reviewed
A Rhode Island industrialist’s daughter presents eight stories titled Poverty Grass about New England laboring people and races living in harsh conditions. The author uses direct, earnest narration with no padding, offering faithful studies from life and a sincere message without theatrical rhetoric.
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Lillie Chace Wyman
New England
Rhode Island
Realistic stories evoke vivid lives and shared humanity
The reviewer praises Poverty Grass by Lillie Chace Wyman as a powerful realist work. Characters such as Yan kee and other diverse figures feel true, with simple, natural prose that reveals love, sacrifice, sin, and sorrow. The collection is deemed dramatic, artistic, and profoundly moving.
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Adam Bede
Hester
Maggie Tulliver
Tom
Poverty
Lillie Chace Wyman
Boston
Houghton, Miffin & Co
Conservatory Music Fall Inaugural at Sleeper Hall
The New England Conservatory opened its fall and winter term with a large audience at Sleeper Hall. Notable performers included former instructor Carlyle Petersilea pianist Leandro Campanari violinist and Signor Augusto Rotoli accompanist. The diverse program featured Beethoven Rubinstein Sarasate Nachez and Hauser pieces. The season is expected to be the largest and most auspicious in the school's history.
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New England Conservatory of Music
Sleeper Hall
Carlyle Petersilea
Conservatory
Charles E. Tinney
St. Paul’s Cathedral
London
Oasso
Leandro Campanari
Augusto Rot
Rubinstein
Petersilea
Tinney
Mr. Tinney
Hauser
Campanari
Boston Banks Seen Prompt With Comptroller Returns
A Boston official disputes reports that New England banks fail monthly returns to the comptroller of the treasury. He says nearly all New England banks meet deadlines, while delays are mainly by country banks in the South and West. He notes fines are seldom enforced and used as warnings.
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New England
Twentieth Reunion of Thirty Ninth Massachusetts Volunteers Set
The twentieth annual reunion will be at the Atlantic House Nantasket Beach on Thursday September 16. Veterans and their ladies will be guests of Company G. During the Civil War Company G was commanded by the late Colonel Ezra J. Trull.
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Thirtyninth Regiment
Massachusetts Volunteers
Atlantic House
Nantasket Beach
Ezra J. Trull
Railroad Improvements at Charles River Bridge Hearing
The Boston and Lowell railroad sought a license from the harbor and land commissioners to widen its passenger bridge over the Charles River, add a new track, and build pile structures and fill a dock at East Cambridge near the engine house. Representatives argued for board authority to grant changes rather than Legislature action, while plans showed insufficient terminal facilities and the need for a 25 foot bridge expansion. the board reserved decision pending review of authority.
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Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Charles River
East Cambridge
C. H. Mellen
John Thompson
Mellen
Boston & Lowell
Rouch
Charles River Bridge
Gulf
Corner-Stone Laying for Notre Dame des Victoires Church
The corner-stone of the new French Catholic Church of Notre Dame des Victoires on Isabella Street will be laid Sunday at 3 PM. Very Rev. William Byrne will officiate and Rev. Father Barry of Hyde Park will deliver the sermon. The site cost 22700 dollars for 13000 square feet. the brick church with stone trimmings will be 64 by 125 feet, basement due by November with 1000 seats planned. funds from a spring fair yielded 3200 dollars. The church will host French sermons at the 10:30 mass each Sunday and is centrally located near the Providence depot for easy access.
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Notre Dame Des Victoires
Isabella Street
William Byrne
W.G
Father Barry
Hyde Park
Freeman Place
Providence
Engineers Take a Sail on the Nantasket Trip
Stationary engineers held a Bay sail with about 200 delegates and many ladies aboard the steamer Nantasket. They visited Plymouth Rock and Pilgrim Hall, then returned to Boston for an evening session to finish convention business. Frank A. Foster was elected president over N W Williams.
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Rowe’s Wharf
Cow Pasture
Plymouth
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Boston
Pilgrim Hall
Pymouth Rock
N. W.williams
Philadelphia
H. D. Cozzens
Newark
N. J
Variety of light notes and quips from a 19th century press
A collage of brief items and witticisms covering yachts, jokes, and curiosities. References include New York Sun’s cat, sea serpents near Massachusetts rivers, jokes about giants in Scripture, and transatlantic cartoons. It adds a dash of humor to current events and social trends with quick jabs at editors, editors, and maritime sport.
The Eighth Regiment Fall Parade and Drill at Salem
The Eighth Infantry conducted a warm day parade on the Salem Common with a detailed muster of officers and men across companies. A marching salute to Mayor Raymond occurred at City Hall and the battalion drill drew guests including Col. Rockwell and Major Raymond. dress and marching precision were noted.
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Eighth Infantry
Salem
Osgood
Chestnut Street
Summer Street
Raymond
Rockwell
J. F. Dalton
Hart
F. B.orter
Eighth Regiment
Reception and Banquet for New Most Worthy Templar
A Meionaon event honored David I. Robinson M W T who was elected most worthy templar of the Supreme Council at Buffalo on Aug 10 1886 for two years. About 200 Templars and guests attended a 6 30 p m dinner followed by remarks and fellowship.
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T. OF_ 4
David I. Robinson
Meionaon
Robinson
Supreme Council
Buffalo
N. Y
Mr. Robinson
F. Save
W. Babb
J. E. Whitcher
W. O. Buckley
C. Q. Tirrell
E. H. Clapp
John Robinson
Funeral of Nathaniel W. Farwell at 99 Chester Square
Nathaniel W. Farwell's funeral was held at his home, with Unitarian services led by Rev. Minot J. Savage. Floral tributes filled the room and Ruggles Street Church quartet provided music. Notables present included EB. G. A. of Hopedale, General Nye of South Natick, Henry Kent of Exeter, Captain E. M. Shaw of Lisbon, and Superintendent Moses of the Lawrence Bleachery. Burial followed at Mount Auburn.
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Nathaniel W. Farwell
Chester Square
Minot J. Savage
Church of the Unity
Ruggles Street
EB. G. A
Hopedale
General Nye
South Natick
Henry Kent
Exeter
N. H
E. M. Shaw
Lisbon
Mr. Farley
Lewiston (Me.) Mills
Moses
Lawrence Bleachery
Mount Auburn
Floral yachts on display at Doyle's window showy blooms
Doyle's window drew crowds as yachts Galatea and Mayflower were recreated in flowers. The Mayflower used 1200 white asters and 165 marigolds on its hull. Galatea used 1500 white chrysanthemums and crimson asters. Full rig sails used 5000 Cape of Good Hope flowers. Names and accessories formed from purple immortelles. Today the exhibit features an American Cup statue, 342 feet tall, built from the same floral palette.
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Doyle
Captain Ham's Case and Delay in Writ of Mandamus
Captain W. A. Ham and counsel C. A. Prince show no haste to obtain a writ of mandamus to reinstate Ham on the board of police commissioners despite a Supreme Court ruling. The clerk advised drawing up the writ, but Prince replied he is not rushing. Ham remains entitled to full salary during the litigation.
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W. A. Ham
C. A. Prince
Board of Police Commssioners
Ham
Supreme Court
Prince
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Blaine Organ
Murray
Utah
Philadelphia Press
Brooklyn Union
Washington Post
Buffalo Courier
the Post
Quincy
Justice Story
Supreme Bench
Story
Crescent Beach
Junia
Mary Gilbert
Countess Des Trois
Boston Post
Post Publishing Co., Publishers
NEW Books
NEW England Conservatory
Boston Banks
Harbor Commissioners
National Association
Robert Kilpatrick
Frank A. Foster
N. W. Williams
Foster
New York Sun
Requies
Henn
Massachusetts
Earth
Henry
Senator Edmunds
Boston Courier
Placentia Bay
Newfoundland
Curius Dentatus
Rome
Ludwig
Hartford Post
Burlington Free Press
New York Society of Sons of the Revolution
Bunker Hill
Delmonico’s
Mould
N. W. Farwell
Captain Ham
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