Envoy Sedgwick Denies Scandal In Boston Scene
New York dispatch notes Arthur G Sedgwick denying reports of improper conduct during a ball. He cites confirmations from Jockey Club members and a hotel manager, plus a telegram from Secretary Bayard, and defends his reputation amid Times allegations. The Boston and Mexico links are referenced with emphasis on his prior service and character.
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Arthur G. Sedgwick
Mexico
Evening Post
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Milk subscription rates from Boston Post Publishing Co
Milk rates published by Boston Post Publishing Co outline daily and weekly plans. Daily rates: one year nine dollars, six months four fifty, three months two twenty five, one month seventy five cents. Weekly Friday issue one year one dollar fifty. Payments by check or money order to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY. Washington office address listed.
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Sixth and Seventh Pages Hold Financial and Commercial News
The notice explains that the Financial and Commercial Departments will be located on the Sixth and Seventh pages while Ship News occupies the Third page. This guides readers to where business and maritime updates appear in the paper.
Boston Post editorial urges courage to name corrupt political figures
The Boston Post urges that a Suffolk district Senator should not rely on money for nomination or use a political office for business gain. The letter notes our neighbor speaks in riddles and asks for named individuals with proper evidence, promising to add efforts to curb such outrages.
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Parnell land bill eyed by landlords and Unionists
The article argues Mr Parnell’s land bill benefits Irish landlords by guaranteeing rents and reducing evictions as opposed to Unionist plans to block any truce with him. It contrasts with Blaine’s campaign, claiming it ignores real State issues and hinges on past party faults. Democratic gains in Maine are possible if Republicans fail to face real issues.
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Mr. Blaine
Blaine
Maine
Cleveland
Connecticut
Pratt
Lodge and Lovering Tariff Debate in Sixth District
Republican figures warn that Lovering’s June vote to consider the Morrison tariff bill may hurt him in the fall election. They contrast this with Lodge who once sought a national platform pledge to correct tariff inequalities. The piece questions whether Lodge would have opposed tariff revision if seated in Lovering’s place.
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Sixth
Mr. Lodge
Lodge
Chicago
Congress
Sedgwick Denies Unbecoming Conduct Charge in Mexico
A despatch from Mr. Arthur G. Sedgwick to the New York Evening Post denies charges of conduct unbecoming a gentleman while in Mexico as special envoy from the State Department. The paper notes that Sedgwick’s unblemished character and wider reputation helped guard against credence until refutation appeared.
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Arthur G. Sedgwick
Mexico
State Department
Sedgwick
New York Evening Post
Russia warns England over Bulgarian affair in influential journal
A bold Russian journal threatens England, asserting Russia must know if Britain will back Alexander. It argues the czar need not deploy troops now amid England’s political turmoil and growing complications.
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England
Alexander
Russia
MR. BLAINE'S CAMPAIGN AND MAINE ELECTION
Mr Blaine frames the Maine state race as a national opening in the 1888 presidential battle. He mobilizes Republican leaders nationwide to project his personality into the canvass, claiming advantages for his party with speakers a treasury and organization. The Democrats are portrayed as underfunded and weak.
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Blaine
Maine
A Choice of Men in Massachusetts Gubernatorial Hopefuls
The Transcript endorses Mr. Oliver Ames playfully yet questions his fitness for governor. It notes weaknesses in the candidate and suggests a contest could follow in Massachusetts. The piece contrasts the Republicans with Democrats, highlighting Russell Andrew and the younger Russell as stronger prospects.
An Earlier Thanksgiving Proposals and Holiday Reform
The Worcester Spy advocates moving Thanksgiving from the last Thursday in November to October to improve weather, travel, and festivity, arguing October aligns with harvest themes and could revive the holiday. It questions Fast Day and suggests a nonpartisan reform movement.
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Bates-Rice
Worcester County
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Independent Thought and Public Service Distinguish Three Gubernatorial Figures
In a critical appraisal, the piece lauds William E. Russell for fearless administration in city government and praises John F. Andrew's long record, while challenging Oliver Ames to abandon wealth as a path to the governorship. It argues against personal fortune guiding political office and urges Republicans to avoid unfavorable comparisons amid independent voting norms.
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Chicago
William E. Russell
John F. Andrew
Oliver Ames
Ames
Back Bay
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Popular President praised in candid interview
A clerk of the House General Clark says there will be no opposition to the administration from Democratic politicians this fall. He notes broad support for Cleveland among business leaders in New York and beyond, with many former Republicans shifting to Cleveland for 1888, predicting his election even if not nominated. The sentiment is echoed by politicians across regions.
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New York
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Philadelphia
North American
Cleveland's Broad Popularity Cited by Observers
The passage asserts President Cleveland enjoys broad popularity across all classes. It argues that politicians should acknowledge this and respond wisely to the public mood.
Critics and the pressure to keep English pure in theatre critique
The piece argues that dramatic critics overuse foreign terms from French and other languages, compromising English style. It cites William Archer’s survey of terms like mise en scene and denouement, contending critics should avoid over importing phrases and instead embrace standard English while acknowledging useful foreign words.
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William Archer
New York Professors Decide Next Season Dances
Thirty dancing professors in New York have chosen the coming season's fashions in movement. Three new dances are approved, two round and one square the octagon. The round American gavotte features a sidewise glide a turn a hop and a polka with two slides. The Columbia is described as more vivacious than the gavotte.
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New York
Current Comment Echoes on Reform and Unity in News Voices
A collage of editorial quips argues no single party can promise sweeping reform, contrasting Prohibitionists with anti-saloon managers and urging sober realism. Other items celebrate American sea ambitions, Canada’s federation prospects, and unity in national distress amid tariff and labor debates. Geronimo linked to harsh justice remarks close the fragment.
Promising Outlook on Irish Question in Salisbury Parliament
A review notes the Irish question asserts itself in Salisbury's opening session, defying last election defeats and likely to command public attention. The piece argues the issue will ultimately reach the goal sought through years of effort and contends anti-Irish sentiment remains a political focal point in Britain.
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Salisbury
Boston Republic
Mrs Livermore at Crescent Beach Summer Meeting
The Crescent Beach no license summer series closes Sunday with Mayor Coggan of Malden presiding. Mrs Mary A Livermore and the Rev E B Potter will deliver addresses.
Hamilton Tomb At Trinity Will Be Protected, Urges Care
The article warns Trinity Church graveyard authorities to guard Alexander Hamilton’s marble tomb, now endangered by nearby wall repairs. Workmen’s debris and close graves risk damage to the white marble monument, a noted New York memorial.
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Alexander Hamilton
Trinity Burying Ground
Hamilton
New York
Extra Billy Smith Celebrates His Ninetieth Birthday
William Smith known as Extra Billy Smith, twice Governor of Virginia, remains active at ninety with daily walks in Warren ton Virginia. He served in the Confederate army, aided General Mahone in reconnoitering, and witnessed a famed California duel between his son James Caleb Smith and Senator Broderick.
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Billy ’’ Smith
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Mahone
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Sacramento
Literary Life in Chicago A. P. T. Elder Versus Miss Rose Cleveland
Chicago publisher A. P. T. Elder laments Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland blocked two advertisements worth $10,000 over six weeks. One ad showed two ladies in a boudoir with a dialogue about Balm of Eden. another offered undressed kids at great bargains. Elder notes her ban on his visiting offices and association with editors, while Cleveland’s whereabouts remain undiscovered by agents.
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Chicago News
A. P. T. Elder
Rose Elizabeth Cleveland
Miss Cleveland
The Two Mayors
Chicago Mayor Harrison met Boston Mayor O'Brien in a cordial call last week. O'Brien joked about kinship with William Henry Harrison and referenced the Mikado as part of their light exchange.
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Chicago
Coming Flower Show to Open Tuesday in Boston
Thousands of visitors anticipate Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s annual show opening Tuesday the 14th for four days. It will feature the Victoria regia with giant leaves and open flowers, a red variety never before shown here, plus tropical water lilies, orchids, and rare foliage. A New York horticultural journal lauds Boston shows as finest in the United States.
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Sewer crews repair Stony Brook walls near Boylston Street
The sewer department works on the Stony Brook improvement along the Boston and Providence rail line. Bulging walls require rebuilding to restore stability and safety in the project area.
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Stony Brook
Boylston Street
Boston & Providence Railroad
Odds and ends from the nations and social chatter
A collection of quips and light political asides from diverse sources. Items include remarks on European affairs, Arctic weathering of public schools, restaurant patrons, Rome to Philadelphia humor, and banter about politicians, yachts, and daily life. Notable lines reference Sofia and abdication, Tilden and Vanderbilt, and a Mayflower yacht race exchange.
Railroad man in trouble arrest over forged check
Samuel Finlay, Boston agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad and Union Line, was arrested by Inspector Glidden on a warrant for forging J M Otis’s signature on an Aug 25 forged Merchants National Bank of New York check for 6410 and passing it to Henry Stumcke at the Crawford House for 50 dollars. Stumcke, who tried to cash it, learned the bill was forgeries as crews said it was all he had. The case was sent to Chief Inspector Hanscom for action.
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Philadelphia
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J. M. Otis
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Henry Stumcke
Crawford House
Stumcke
Hanscom
Paying For Their Picnic In Quincy Disturbance Case
Witnesses for the defense in the Squantum disturbance case testified that none of their party caused or witnessed any fighting. Defendants Grady Mack Clancy Martin Mead and Morrison said they heard no disturbance. The case was continued to next Thursday with all parties agreeing to pay damages and prosecution costs and to none seek further prosecution.
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John Grady
T. E. Mack
Michael Clancy
John Martin
Patrick Mead
John Morrison
Beverly Special Town Meeting Seeks Sewerage and Fire Alarm Upgrades
A special town meeting set for Thursday evening September 16 in Beverly will consider sewerage in main town areas, electric lights, maintaining an engine with 1500 feet of hose in North Beverly, extending the fire alarm to North Beverly depot, placing a striker on the North Beverly Church, and purchasing land east of Lathrop Street between Washington and Abbott Streets.
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North Beverly
Lathrop Street
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Abbott Streets
Irish School Reopens at Codman Hall Boston
The Philo Celtic Society of Boston resumes sessions tomorrow at 2 30 in Codman Hall 176 Tremont Street Professor Michael C O Shea president will give an address on the Irish language All interested are invited Admission free
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