Notable Western Figures and Dignitaries in Transit and Remarks
Ex-Queen Isabella seeks a touring visit to the country while the two youngest daughters of the Prince of Wales contribute to magazines. Passengers include Senator Sherman and Chauncey M. Depew aboard the City of New York. John Hopkins lectureship may involve James Russell Lowell. Ex-President Cleveland plans Lenox visit with the Whitneys. The Shah of Persia honors M. Alphand, the engineer. Sir Henry Isaacs to be Lord Mayor of London. War artist Frederick Villiers joins a Canadian Governor-General tour to Vancouver. Empress Frederick of Germany eyeing a Vatican visit during Italy stay. Mme Sembrich pursues Elsa in Lohengrin at Berlin. Dr E Loewe edits Moses diaries for publication. Mme Minnie Hauk sells Basle home and buys a villa near Lucerne. Zetland assumes Irish Viceroy role with oath Oct 1 and state entry Dec 1. Colonel James Reid, 96, revisits Waterloo scenes in Scotland. Grieg finishes Olaf Tryggvason score for Bjornson drama. Amherst’s Tyler marks 79th birthday and golden wedding. Rasmus Anderson sails Norge to New York. Danish papers praise his Copenhagen life. Rev W H S Hascall and family arrive in Beverly after Burmah mission service. Thomas H Anderson named minister and consul-general to Bolivia. former Guernsey county prosecutor and GOP activist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella of
Spain
Prince of Wales
Max Strakosch
Fordham
N. Y
Lord Tennyson
City of New York
Senator Sherman
Chauncey M. Depew
James Russell Lowell
Johns Hopkins University
Cleveland
Lenox
W. C. Whitney
Persia
Order of the Sun and Lion
M. Alphand
Henry Isaacs
London
David Salomons
Benjamin Philips
Frederick Villiers
London Graphic
Canada
Vancouver
Frederick
Germany
Vatican
Italy
Mme. Sembrich
Elsa
Berlin
E. Loewe
Sir Moses Montefiore
Damascus
Constantinople
Moses
Mme
Minnie Hauk
Basle
Tribochen
Lucerne
Waener
Earl of Zetland
Ireland
Dublin Castle
James Reid
Highlanders
Waterloo
Scotland
Edward Grieg
Bjornstierns Bjornson
Olaf Tryevarson
Burns loses temper in London strike address
Boston readers learn that Mr. John Burns railed against American money support for London strikers. He complained no money comes from America and said that money, not sympathy, is needed. The remark sparks debate on American workers funding international labor actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
London
America
Equinoctial gale wrecks hit New Jersey and Long Island coasts
The two day storm caused numerous wrecks along the coast and began last Sunday with a tidal wave. observers link the high water to the easterly winds prevailing on this side of the Atlantic, noting the gale may be counted as an equinoctial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Long Island
Atlantic
Two French warships visit Boston Harbor impressing naval readers
Two French men of war lie in Boston Harbor with emphasis on Aréthuse as an effective unarmored vessel capable of fifteen knots and modern ordnance. The piece notes armored ships like Amiral Baudin and Dévastation as superior French power, with England as the only rival in naval strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Aréthuse
Amiral Baudin
France
England
Death of Congressman Cox Highlights His Public Service
The death of Congressman Cox removes a brilliant statesman and humorist who shaped national affairs. He helped establish the Life Saving Service, passed the last census bill, and influenced tariff reform. Cox wrote books on travel and federal legislation and served multiple terms in Congress as a Democrat with independent views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Cox
Cox
House
Congress
Boston Merchants Rally for Canada United States Reciprocity
The article reports growing merchant opposition to woollen duties and shows Boston business leaders urging renewed reciprocity with Canada. It highlights testimony from Alden Speare and others, noting the fish, dairy, farm produce, and paint trades favor free trade, arguing reciprocity benefits New England and both nations.
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HoAr
Eiisand A. Morsk
Boston
Executive Business Association
New England
Canada
United States
Alden Speare
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Speare
S. P. Hipsarp
Chamber of Commerce
Alpheus H. Harpy
Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange
B. F. de Burrs
Boston Fish Bureau
J. C. Howe
Congressman Morse
Loston
W. F. Jones
Jones
Threats to war tariff met with firmness urged
The text argues that protected interests would unite to crush the assault on the war tariff at its weakest point. It singles out bulldozers, Mr Delano, the Wool Growers' Association and the New York Tribune as making a mistake. It asserts that a little firmness will force terms.
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Ohio
Columbus Delano
The
New York Tribune
Mr. Delano
Congress
President’s move on Corporal Tanner sparks party crisis
A critical editorial argues President Harrison sins with selfish politics by forcing Corporal Tanner from office over scandals and loyalty votes. It questions party prospects in Pennsylvania Ohio Iowa and the pension bureau’s liberal stance amid Tanner’s removal and civil service reform fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Harrison
Milwaukee
Pension “Bureau
Union
Quay
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Reciprocity Reward Gains Noted Gratifying Significance
A brief observation notes that reciprocity, while perhaps not surprising, is gratifying and holds meaningful value. The remark emphasizes mutual benefit and the positive impact of cooperative exchange.
New York Bribers At Bay In Criminal Trials
Five men in New York Eighth District bribery cases face trial today, including an Assembly member and an Alderman. City Reform Club investigators helped secure indictments, highlighting district methods and public concern over political corruption and judicial responsiveness. The piece contrasts official energy with public appeals for diligent prosecution while noting broader implications for trust in governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joan J. O'Brien
Johnny
Guppy
Jorr F. Steparp
City Reform Club
GilBert
Flack
New York Times
Gether
Pockets and the Emancipation Debate in Male Garments
A reflective piece argues gender roles blur as women enter all professions. It notes pockets as a defining male trait, cites examples from journalism to Salvation Army and theater, and humorously contrasts boys’ pockets with women’s dress, suggesting fashion highlights social change.
Elevator Etiquette Sparks Boston Debate on Hats
A Boston letter argues whether elevators are public spaces or rooms, leaning that men should keep hats on when ladies ride. The writer cites New England calm, dubious mirrors of manners, and a Cambridge anecdote about Harvard students sharing belongings, seeking respectful behavior without strict hat etiquette.
Celebrate literary centennial in September says Marruews
Mr Marruews proposes honoring September as the American literary centennial to mark James Fenimore Cooper birth anniversary. He argues Cooper was the first American novelist to carry the flag of American letters beyond English borders and urges renewed attention to the pioneer writer’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BraAnpert Marruews
James Frenrmore Cooper
MarrHews
Fireman Injured By Falling Iron On Kansas Steamer
At about 8 15 last evening Bernard Quinn a fireman on the steamer Kansas lying at Pier 6 was struck on the head by a falling piece of iron causing a fractured skull. He was taken to City Hospital and is in a critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Bernard Quinn
Kansas
Pier 6
City
Obituary of Iva Paine famed American marksman in Paris
Despatch from Paris reports the death of Iva Paine a renowned American marksman from bowel strangulation while performing at Folies Bergere. His wife and brother-in-law present at death his embalmed body to be shipped to Providence for burial. Paine ranked among the era leaders in Europe and America and had notable rivalries with Bogardus and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Iva Paine
Folies Bergeres
America
Providence
R.L. Chevalier
Ira Paine
Europe
Australia
Bogardus
Paine
New York
Harry Felter
Selah Smith
Bloov
Stamford
Presnathe Park
Baron Rothschild
Mr. Belmont
London
Patton
Shelley
Nottingham Hill
Henry Carter
Bennett
Fire across multiple blocks devastates New Britain area
Early today a gale swept flames through Arnold's block and neighboring properties in New Britain. Arnold's block is a near total loss with insured value around 8000 dollars. Other affected blocks include Humphrey's and Smith's with total losses near 30 000 dollars. No deaths. Maud Harrison injured by falling beams. Trains delayed as hoses crossed tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brivary, Conn
Carpenters and Joiners’ Club
Arnold
Baptist Church
Russell Manufacturing Company
Knowles
Humphrey
Smith
Maud Harrison
Dunn's
New York & New England
New Haven
Conn
Yale Bank
Southern New England Telephone Company
Testal Telegraph Company
Denver
Col
Golden
White Ash
Winnepeg
Man
Shoat Lake
Richmond
Bon Air
Danville
William F. Macomber dies at 34 in Providence
William F. Macomber of Providence who helped run the Westminster Museum and later led the firm Macomber & Stone died yesterday morning from a complication of diseases. He was thirty four years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Macomber
Providence
R. L
Westminster Musee
Macomber & Stone
Dramatic notices of upcoming theatre engagements date
This morning at eight the sale of seats opens for next week's Rudolph Aronson company presenting The Brigands at Hollis Street Theatre. Arthur Rehan's company comes to Globe Theatre next week with Les Surprises du Divorce, featuring J H Ripley and Madeline Lucette. Allen Davenport to sing Major-General in Pirates of Penzance at Dudley Street Opera House on Monday. Janauschek opens Woman in Red at Park Theatre. The Bandit King plays at Howard Athenaeum tonight and for the rest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Aronson
Globe Theatre
Augustin Daly
Daly’s Theatre
New York
Mme. Janauschek
Park Theatre
Howard Athenaeum
Henry Ives on Trial for Bond Overissuance
In New York the trial of Henry S. Ives, linked to the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton railroad overissuance, proceeds in General Sessions. Ives arrives confident, while District Attorney Parker outlines the case to the jury and witnesses testify about missing books before adjournment to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry S. Ives
Napoleon
Finance
General Sessions
Ives
Ludlow Street
Smyth
Parker
Brooke
William Fullerton
Recorder
Fellows
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Fire at Chauncey Street building damages several firms
Alarm from Box 53 at 3 45 yesterday morning reported a fire at 105 and 107 Chauncey Street owned by J J Grace and occupied by Boston Brass and Tile on the first and second floors CG B Woods and Co mantel makers on the third floor and a tailor on the fourth. Origin under the stairs on the second floor unknown. Boston Brass and Tile stock damaged about 1000 and building damage about 500. Later a small stable fire at John Doherty 42 Travers Street extinguished with 10v damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallagher
Division 2
Chauncey Street
J. J Grace
Tremont Street
Boston Brass & Tile Company
CG. B. Woods & Co
Shehan and
Hines
Hook and Ladder Land Chemical 1
John Doherty
Travers Street
Fatal boiler explosion at Oakland factory
A boiler blast in the engine room of the California sash door and blind factory in Oakland killed four men outright and injured several others, with one fireman and Edward White among the injured. Manuel Francis, found 200 feet from the engine room, was terribly mutilated, while others suffered severe burns and loss of limbs. One body lay headless on a lumber pile and another was crushed beyond recognition. a worker named Daily remained missing.
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San Francisco
Cal
California
Oakland
Edward White
Manuel Francis
Charles Baemer
Frank Hodge
William Ball
Charles Anderson
Daily
Massachusetts Pharmaceutical Association officers named at meeting
At the Massachusetts Pharmaceutical Association gathering in New Reprorp on September 11, officers were elected. L. M. Snow of Fair Haven was named president with a slate of vice presidents, a secretary, treasurer, and directors. The group also appointed executive and legislative committees and set the next meeting for Haverhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Reprorp
Massachusetts Pharmaceutical Association
L. M. Snow
Fair Haven
E. C. Marshall
Charlestown
G. W. Cobbr
Newton
G. K. Miller
Worcester
J. W. Colgard
Lynn
J’. B. Nichols
Salem
F. L
Springfield
J. J. Estes
Rockland
Committee
W. W. Hbartlett
Boston
Andrew Weeks, Jr
C. W. Brown
Elbridge Nash
South Weymouth
E. E. Mole
Adams
C. A. West
F. T. Whitting
Great Barrington
Henry Canning
H. M. Whitney
Lawrence
A. D. Sheppard
G.if
Markoe
J. H. Manning
Pittsfield
Haverhill
Tennis Games Postponed in Springfield
Rain postponed the tennis tournament today in Springfield. Today's games will be moved to Friday when the programme will be finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Diverse Bits and Bites From Various Topics
A collage of items: M Eiffel earns $8000 daily from the tower. Sullivan in political life would be a hit. gum is jokingly an elective in female colleges. Victoria’s Wales visit shows twelve Ireland days under her reign. A New England widow trains as an editor. Prince Sulkowski armor sold for $51,000 with $300,000 value estimate. Frascuelo retires rich. a Williamsport locomotive theft. a three to four foot live alligator aboard Fishhawk. A story of Clara, trousers. editor mock duel. Irish potatoes joke. San Francisco crickets invade. Wagner family gets £2600 rights. Bayreuth singers get Kaiser portraits. The Prussian princess’s garters. William Ernest Henry’s rise and fall, injury, and interaction with Stevenson.
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M. Eiffel
John L. Sullivan
Queen Victoria
Wales
Ireland
New England
Harrison
Nurnberg
Prince Sulkowski
Fishhawk
Norwalk
Conn
George
Clara
Lawrence American
Willie
Burlington Free Press
San Francisco
California
Kansas
Richard Wagner
Bayreuth
Kaiser Wilhelm II
William
Hohenzollern
Berlin
William Ernest Henry
Scott
Observer
Robert Louis Stevenson
London
The Boss Mahone in Virginia Must Be Crushed
The Philadelphia Record argues that Virginia has a dangerous political boss. Mahone is cited as a puller-down and setter up of officials impacting good government. Crushing him would show voters’ stubborn integrity and possibly deter similar bosses in other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Mahone
Old Dominion
Philadelphia Record
Ind
Low Plane of Action by the Empire State Appointments
The Springfield Republican denounces General Harrison as a temporizing politician with no civil service reform aims. It says he seeks to harmonize party factions and preserve current leadership focused on place and power, not national progress. The paper argues the president lacks decisive governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire State
Harrison
Springfield Republican
Ind
Financial Dialogue on Government Debt and Cash
A New York Evening Post dialogue features a voter and secretary debating debt versus net cash. The exchange clarifies that disbursing officers spend government money, which remains government property for debt purposes but reduces net cash when paid by law to those due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. Evening Post
Ind
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Thomas H. Anderson
Bolivia
Cambridge
Guernsey County
Boston Post
Milk
Washington Street
Post Publishing Company
Ship News
Boston, Post
Portia
Salvation Army
Browning
Doglerry
Prato
Arristortle
Perseus
Medusa
Harvard
Arthur Hugh Clough
Clough
Chevalier Ira Paine
New Britain
Henry
Pharmaceutical Association
Frascuelo
Williams Port
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