Fragmented 1891 miscellany glimpses and notes
A scatter of brief snippets from a 1891 issue including theater quips, weather forecasts, a San Francisco opium note, and portraits of figures like Ex-Senator Ingalis. Also descriptions of Kilian Van Rensselaer’s colonial house near Albany with its old bricks, the Dutch Reformed hall, and a quoted poem fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilian van Rensselaer
Rensselaer County
Albany
United States
Hudson River
Greenbush
van Rensselaers
Albany Commemorative Society
N.Y. World
A Vision of Closed Streets and a Parisian Street
A Boston observer imagines Tremont Street closed to traffic for safety and work, envisioning a pedestrian paradise with cafés and a flower girl. The piece laments urban bustle, muses on real estate quirks, and recalls a publisher and a playwright seeking art over commerce in a comic social critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camera Club
Notice to subscribers and manuscript policy excerpt
The text outlines subscriber notice details and manuscript submission rules. It lists requirement to provide both current and future addresses for changes and states editor will not return rejected manuscripts. It includes scattered names and times tied to performances or notices, such as The Old Homestead and The County Fair, with various addresses on Washington Street and Tremont Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nostoy Turatre
Washington Street
Don Thompson
Two Safe New York Maritime Picnics Under Tammany Guidance
Two large picnics went off last Wednesday in New York without incident. Harlem residents under Fire Commissioner Parney rode the Grand Republic to Rockaway Beach, while the Jefferson Club from the Twelfth Assembly District sailed with Irish and German citizens aboard another excursion. The piece credits Tammany Hall for preventing violence and notes the Jeffersonian Democracy tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany Hall
Harlem
Parney
Rockaway Beach
Grand Republic
Jefferson Club
Twelfth Assembly
Patrck Keenan
The Excluded Chinamen and the Exclusion Act
The piece discusses conflicts between Treasury Department policy and court rulings over Chinese exclusion. It notes cases where Chinamen entering via British-held Mexico or Cuba must be sent to China, while Brattleboro and Seattle courts favor sending them back to Canada. It argues courts are correct, highlighting the act's visible gaps and repeated border circumventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
China
Mexico
Cuba
Wuerien
Brattleboro
Canada
Seattle
Texas
The Schools and the Census Debate in Massachusetts
The article critiques Superintendent Porter's census showing population up 25.57 percent in ten years while public school enrollment rose 17.3 percent. It notes 18.3 percent rise in five to fifteen year olds but 16 percent in enrollments, argues private kindergartens skew early-school metrics, and concludes that school years show enrollment rising faster than population, while early schooling figures are less meaningful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Education
Massachusetts
Porter
Cheol
Journal degrades Porten’s Massachusetts school figures
The Journal of Education exposes the flaws in Mr Porten’s Massachusetts school figures and argues the conclusions drawn from them are misleading, following criticisms noted by the Census Bureau and others in inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Education
Republican Convention Threatens Harmony and Choices
The piece argues Mr An Len’s backers claim the nomination while dismissing unpledged delegates, criticizing premeeting deals that favor Allen and Crapo. It questions the selection process, predicts continued party strife over Auditor choice, and warns that disillusionment could determine the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An Len
Daily Advertiser
White
Mr. Crapo
Massachusetts
Crappo
Allen
Trerry
Gureenaalge
Ansmstrione
Major GouLp
Gould
Armstrong
Cnaro
Hoan
Alliance influence shifts in South Carolina election debate
In South Carolina cotton farmers face a poor yield while Kansas and other Westerns see optimism as Alliance members gain money and common sense. The piece notes Dr. J Winnram Stokes as a potential Alliance candidate opposing Senator Burden, with Stokes critiques of Burden in the Cotton Plant and Burden’s public letter defending the original aims of the Alliance amid accusations of political manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
South Carolina
United States
Alliance
Burien
J. Winnram Stokes
Dr. Stokes
State Alliance
Cotton Plant
Pork, Macune
Butler
Sroks
Sub-Treasury
Svoxes
Mr. Burter
Burter
Stokas
Political Piece on Secret Alliances and Liberty
The article rails at secret political organizations as threats to freedom and citizen liberties. It praises statesmen such as M. Burger and Wane Hampton for resisting public clamor and political popularity in defense of civil rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. ©. Burger
Wane Hampton
White withdraws as Republican candidate in New York convention
Ex president White withdraws after Fassett's apparent lead, admitting subservience to party bosses. Independent supporters, led by George W. Curtis, touted White as a self chosen advocate who would act independently. The move may shake Curtis's arguments and expose the risk of party machine influence in state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fasserr
New York
White
Mr. Wintr
Pearr
Fassett
Waite
George William Curtis
Corneil
Curtis
Harper’s Weekly
Platt
Fassert
Waitr
Mr. Curtis
A Victorious Defeat of Anson by Brooklyn Fans
A vivid portrait of Chicago captain Adrian Anson as a heroic yet defeated figure. The piece chronicles his famed leadership, public adoration, and ritualistic pregame sleep before a costly loss to Brooklyn led by attorney Joannin Warp. Spectators cheered the fallen hero, praising genius over victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrian
Anson
Chicago Baseball Nine
Grandpa
Adrian
Ossian
Napoleon
Charles
Sweden
Brooklyn
Joannin
Warp
Critics on American Voice In Europe and Abroad
An English observer in Hamburg criticizes American speech as a social flaw. He argues Americans are disliked on the Continent for loud voices and urges education and reform, noting climate and manners as causes. He claims Americans are generous and amiable yet need restraint to improve diplomacy abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Hamburg
Chicago
Editorial on Asiatic resolve and despotism contrasts
An editorial passage from the New York Mail and Express praises a Western orator’s rhetoric about solving political and industrial problems in Asia. It contrasts heavy atmosphere with Arctic chill and depictions of despotic cages on freedom of thought. The extract highlights rhetoric rather than a specific event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Circle
N. Y. Mail and Express
Body of a drowned fisherman found in water
Portand Me Sept 10 Patrell Conley a fisherman missing for a week was found dead in the water after he fell from his punt while going to his smack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porttland
Patrell Conley
Milk in the New York Cocoa Nut Puzzle Explained
The piece argues the New York Republican puzzle centers on national politics with Andrew D White and Platt. Fassett's oversight as Port of New York collector signals control to block rival presidential bids, aiming for a Harrison delegation next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Andrew D. White
Blaine
Harrison
Platt
Fassett
Erhardt
Fassett Against Platt Faces Party Tension
The piece analyzes Fassett's strong personal qualifications but notes party history and leadership dissent could weaken his bid. It also reports Platt challenging the party to back an uncompromising Platt supporter at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fassett
Platt
Lieutenant Governor Jones Criticized for Egotism and Missteps
A critical opinion piece targets Lieutenant Governor Jones for presumptions and self-regard, arguing his conduct exemplifies why he is viewed as a grave political mistake by the Democratic party in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Democratic Party of
New York
Notable Figures in Letters and Public Life
Mrs Ingalls wife of the ex Senator from Kansas described as sunny in disposition. Mrs Julia Fillmore Harris dies in San Francisco at 79, sister of President Fillmore and a noted suffragist allied with Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Reports say Zola plans to abandon novels to renew stage work. Kentucky author James Lane Allen lives near Lexington, drafting a Kentucky-set story. Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes lauds Norton’s appointment as Lowell's literary executor, predicting a significant biography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingalls
Kansas
Julia Fillmore Harris
San Francisco
Fillmore
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Susana Ob. Anthony
West
M. Zola
Snow Ibsen
James Lane Allen
Kentucky
Tate's Creek Pike
Lexington
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Professor Norton
Lowell
Philadelphia
England
Agnes Huntington Plans London Theatre Opening in Spring
American soprano Agnes Huntington describes a near price dispute delaying her London theatre project and outlines her current schedule. She will open in Baltimore on Oct 12 in Captain Therese and perform a fourteen week season, then consider London if her theatre is ready by April Ishalan joins her company next week with tenor Clifton Elder hailed as a charming ballad singer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Huntington
London
New York
Devonshire
Baltimore
Captain Therese
Blanquette
April Ishalan
Clifton Elder
Boston financier backs Berkshire Heights hotel plan
Vinton G. Sears of Boston, after consulting local capitalists, offered to take 25,000 of the 40,000 capital stock for a new hotel. The remainder will be raised immediately, with occupancy expected by June on Berkshire Heights land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Vinton G. Sears
Boston
Berkshire Heights
Juno
Southern Visitors Arrive in Boston for Exposition Study
A group of thirty Augusta Georgia gentlemen led by Patrick Walsh will reach Boston by special car to study North American electrical and industrial advances for Augusta’s upcoming exposition opening November first. They will stay a week or ten days, joining another contingent from Montreal, with headquarters at Thorndike and the Equitable building. The visit follows stops in Pittsburg Philadelphia and New York as part of a planned program to secure solid attractions for the Augusta exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Patrick Walsh
The
Chronicle
Boston
New England
Montreal
Thorndike
R. F. Straine
Equitable
Pittsburg
Penn
Philadelphia
New York
Labor Day Parade and Schedule Issues in Boston
Mayor Matthews, returning from the White Mountains, relapsed into hay fever illness and will miss a city visit this Saturday. Garbage disposal troubles loom with laborers on holiday, while a hurling match between the Bostons and Shamrocks is set for Saturday at 2 pm at Norris's Park. Referee J. G. Lowe and judges are named, with Alderman Leary chairing the programme committee. Streetcar timetable changes are anticipated this week, still awaiting approval by workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
trans-Missouri
Atlantic Coast
Ingalis
Kansas City
Senator Ingalis
Senator Tugalis
Matthews
Boston
White Mountains
Jefferson
N. H
Forristall
Health Department
Bostons
Shamrocks
Commonwealth Playground
Norris's Park
J. G. Lowe
John Driscoll
John O’keffe
Sullivan
M. Ahearn
E. J. Leary
Bowling League to Invite Vesper Boat Club to Join
The Massachusetts Bowling League met at the Parker House with President Follett presiding. It voted to invite a Vesper Boat Club Lowell representative to discuss admittance. W W Davis was chosen to represent at the American Amateur Bowling League meeting in New York to push pin changes for higher scores, and the league voted to seek admission to the American League. BA A and Newton Club already belong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Bowling League
Parker House
Follett
Vesper Boat Club
Lowell
W. W. Davis
Norfolk Casino
American Amateur Bowling League
New York
Massachusetts League
Boston Athletic Association
Newton Club
Messrs
F. M. Wood
H. E. Lodge
President Harrison's Next Message Preview
Washington report says the President will rest for two months then travel to Savannah and North Carolina. He may skip arduous work before the November elections, delay drafting his message, and seek to shape a campaign document favoring reciprocity and tariff reform depending on fall returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Washington
N.Y. World
Savannah
North Carolina
Canada
Congress
Cleveland
Russell
Massachusetts
Boies
Iowa
Cunard Ships Ordered as Armed Cruisers for World Fair
The London Times reports the Cunard Line will have two steel twin screw ships built by Gladstone shipyard in Glasgow to admiralty specifications as armed cruisers. At 600 feet they dwarf most vessels, with triple the indicated horsepower of the Great Eastern and tonnages beyond any afloat. The ships aim to sail for sea in 1899 to carry passengers to Chicago for the World's Fair. A dramatic monstrosity letter condemns a Lincoln Booth stage play and urges managers to refuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London ‘Times
Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Company, Limited
Gasgow
Cunard Company
Admiralty
Sir John Burns
New York
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth
Al&x Fishen
Boston Theatre
Tennis Tournaments Opened At Newton And Quincy
In Newton Centre the P T A Racquet Club opened a turf court tournament with about thirty entries featuring singles and doubles for men and women. Results show multiple first and second round matches with players including Sanborn Warren Kent Putney Brigham Partridge Emery Garrick and others advancing. In Quincy the tennis club doubles final was won by Packard and Harlow over Hall and Farrington while singles semi finals set for tomorrow with Mitchell facing Russell and Thomas meeting Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Speeral
P. T. A. Racquet Club
Newton Centre
Sanborn
Pitson
Warren
Boynton
Thomas
A. Walworth
C. Walworth
Sandern
Kent
Putney
Richard
Garrick Ben Myers
Emery
Cobb
Brigham
Hunter
Partridge
Haskel
Patridge
Garrick
Quincy
Packard
Harlow
Quincy Tennis Club
Hall
Farrington
Spear
Russell
Carter
Brown
Bates
Mitchell
Woodworth
Beverly Farms Church Rededication Features New Organ
The Beverly Farms church is rededicated after remodeling adding a 400-seat auditorium, stained glass windows, and a new $1500 organ. The Rev. E. P. Hoyt led the dedicatory prayer and the sermon was by Rev. T. B Johnson of Lynn. Jonathan Ober directed the double quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Farms
Jonathan Ober
Benjamin
E. P. Hoyt
T. B Johnson
Lynn
America
North
Beverly
Contract Labor Examination in Massachusetts Cases Closed
Special Agent A J Lester of Springfield has completed an inquiry into contract labor cases in Massachusetts courts. He will travel to New York to arrange rapid dispositions, then return to Boston to assist District Attorney Allen in handling over twenty pending cases. Named defendants include Barker, Torrey & Co of Boston Abbott Bros of Forge Village and J W Ober of Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Treasury
A. J. Lester
Springfield
Ill
Foster
United States
Massachusetts
New York
Boston
Allen
Bowker, Torrey & Co
Abbott Bros
Forge Village
J. W. Ober
Salem
Slavery in Liberia Editorial Cites Abolitionist Views
The letter quotes multiple authorities asserting slavery or apprenticeship exists in Liberia among aboriginal groups under Americo-Liberian rule. It notes constitutional prohibitions do not bar such practices, describes enforcement issues, and cites Blyden Nesbit and others describing domestic slavery, its forms, and harsh conditions in Liberia as observed by missionaries and travelers. George R. Stetson, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberia
Atlanta
Americo
William Nesbit
Altoona
Penn
Colonization Society
United States
Parks
Monrovia
Boston
George R. Stetson
State Street
Dorchester Weddings Pair Tie Provincetown to Latrobe nuptials
Mabel Louise Jenkins of Mattapan married Leon P. Bailett in Dorchester with Rev. Fay officiating. The ceremony featured bridesmaid Sadie Plummer and best man Charles Hallett. They will tour the South and West before settling at 31 River Street. Also, Dr Frank Sears Parsons wed Miss Bertha Irene Laxman in Latrobe, Pa. and will live at 1458 Dorchester Avenue after their tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Mabel Louise
Walter Jenkins
Mattapan
Leon P. Bailett
P. Fay
Sadie Plummer
Charles Hallett
River Street
Frank Sears Parsons
Latrobe
Penn
Bertha Irene Laxman
Dorchester Avenue
Excursionist Charles Lane Dies In Beatenberg Fall
Berne reports Mr. Charles Lane of New York led a tour to Beatenberg on Lake Thun. On return he chose a risky route via Justuschal near dangerous passages. Late yesterday his mutilated body was found at a precipice 169 feet high.
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Berne
Charles Lane
New York
Beatenberg
Lake Thun
Lane
Justuschal
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Waller
Hartford Times
Munich
Tremont Temple
New Bedford
Norwell
Kate Field
California
Mulligatawny Supe
Mamfatta J. Rialto
Puck
Neal Dow
Philadelphia Times
Thomas Talbot
Talbot
Nature
Blina
Dia
Earth
Christian Register
Mussulman
Barry Stormer
Shakspere
Bin
Boston Post
Post Publishing CO. Publishers
Aily
Post Publishing Company
Asminetos
Corcoran Building
Fifteenth Invest
Tremont Street
Asion, Post
Cotton and
MR. White
Berkshire Heights Hotel
West End
the Bowling League
Mr. Davis
P. T. A. Racquet
Beverly Farms Church
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