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Newport Races Promise Brighter Season, Tests For Noted Boats
Heston Dost notes Newport races may deliver wind enough for exciting trials. Sachem and Miranda meet in schooner class, Galatea eyes revenge against Mayflower, cutters clash with swift second class sloops. A brilliant season finale is anticipated.
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Newport
New York
Henn
Burgess
Labor Leaders Enter Ohio and New York Politics
Henry George looms as the leading New York mayoral figure while John McBride, head of the Ohio Miners Association and Knights of Labor member, tops the Democratic ticket for Ohio secretary of state. The labor vote faces questions about party alignment versus bloc unity, with McBride running as a Democrat and George as a labor representative. The entry of labor into politics signals early, evolving complications in the fall campaign.
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New York City
John McBride
Ohio Miners’ Association
Knights of Labor
Ohio
McBride
Organized Labor
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Labor
City Aldermen Uncover Faulty Police Pay Order
A city board session revealed a bogus report from the police committee on captain pay. Officials said the apparent report had no standing and had circulated for two months, wasting over an hour of meeting time and delaying park loan matters.
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Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Committee On Police
Alabama Democrat loses renomination after tariff vote
Representative John M. Martin of Alabama sided with Republicans to block the Morrison tariff bill at the last session. Constituents rejected his renomination, nominating J. M. Bankhead, a tariff reformer, who is expected to win. The move reflects a claimed independent stance by Martin, deemed appropriate by regional papers.
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Alabama
House
J. M. Bankhead
Martin
Congress
Boundary Lines Of Alaska Purchase And Behring Sea
In 1867 the United States bought Russia’s Alaska and soon asserted jurisdiction over Behring Sea islands and surrounding waters. The boundary runs from the Arctic circle east of Clerk Island along the 160th meridian, then southeasterly toward a point between Aleutian and Komandorskie islands, touching the 170th meridian and extending toward New Zealand, giving the United States access to Behring Sea.
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Russia
Alaska
North American
Behring Sea
Asia
Arctic Circle
St. Lawrence
Clerk Island
Greenwich
Behring Sea Privilege and U S Ownership Debate
The article discusses United States ownership of Behring Sea seals under 1868 and 1870 Acts, the Alaska Commercial Company monopoly, and the need to defend this interest against foreign actions. It questions demands for vessel releases and argues the prescriptive rights and treaties support continued protection of the seal fisheries privilege.
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Behring Sea
United States
Seal Islands
Alaska Commercial Company
Alaskan
Maine election shows Blaine effort falls short of national scope
The Maine vote yields a weaker Republican majority than in prior races. Blaine wins all Congress seats and secures a Legislature favorable to Hale, but Prohibitionists surge, signaling limited popular support. St John’s victory overshadows Blaine, amid rising third party influence.
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Blaine
Robie
Bodwell
Hallowell
Hale
Senate
Mr. Blaine
Mr. St. John
Opposition to Russia in Bulgarian abdication crisis
Editorial argues Russia sought rapid gains by removing Prince Alexander of Bulgaria to move on Constantinople. It condemns Russia as consistent though unscrupulous and notes German Austrian and English inaction later, suggesting Alexander could have won support from them but for the Czar’s bold approach and current lethargy.
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Bulgaria
East
Berlin
Russia
Constantinople
Germany
Austria
England
Detroit Free Press
European powers weigh limits on Russian Balkan advances
The article argues Bulgarias status, Constantinople, and Turkish rule spark broader power plays. It notes Austria massing troops in Galicia and a likely shift against Russia with Germany, England, and Austria aiming to curb Russian encroachments in the Balkans. England may join, but history complicates a formal Anglo-Russian alliance.
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Bulgaria
Europe
Constantinople
Germany
Austria
England
Balkans
Russia
Galicia
Poland
Bismarck
Conquest of the Oil Fields and Caspian Monopoly Threat
A British consul report suggests Standard Oil eyes Caspian oil, risking a global monopoly as Caspian producers face bankruptcy from low Baku petroleum prices. A government pipeline from Baku to Batoum could curb transport costs, while Russian resistance and past national monopolies may thwart foreign control.
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Caspian Sea
Batoum
Europe
Russia
Baku
Caspian
Black Sea
United States
Rothschild
Paris
Standard Company
America
Emerson Brooks quotes on earthquake faith fuels Concord session
Dr. Phillips Brooks cited Sunday that God shakes the earth to save what cannot be shaken. The remark is slated for discussion at the Concord School of Philosophy. The New York Sun chides Boston pride over the yacht race and its bragging about naval prowess.
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Concord School of Philosophy
New York Sun
Boston
New York
Signs of Concern Over India's State in English Discourse
English observers recall James Caird warning that India suffers land deterioration and rising desperation as population grows. Hyndman notes 224 million Indians on 148 million acres while grain exports cover England's drain. Navroji urges remonetization of silver to reflect India’s production value.
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India
James Caird
Hyndman
Navroji
Indian wages in Punjab and Navroji's comparison
The Punjaab province is described as highly fertile and costing about ten dollars per head. An Indian laborer named Navroji is quoted noting that Indian workers earn roughly one eighth the average wages of Black laborers in the Southern States.
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India
Navroji
Prohibition Pledge Questioned for National Vote
The passage questions whether Blaine who championed Prohibition in Maine will now extend his pledge to national politics. It analyzes whether his Maine success translates into support for nationwide prohibition ahead of a national vote.
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Blaine
Maine
Current Comment on Cleveland and His Party
A collage of editorial opinions on President Cleveland and the Democratic Party. The selections argue fresh blood is needed to prevent stagnation, critique tariff debates, and note shifts in public favor, with citations from various newspapers. The piece contrasts Republican platforms, prohibition, banking ideas, and civics themes through brief quotes.
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Brooklyn Union
The Minute Men at the Boston Theatre Review
The Boston Theatre presented The Minute Men to a patriotic crowd with loud applause and mixed drama. The plot spans 1774 to 1776 featuring Concord, Bunker Hill, and a lineage reveal around Dorothy Foxglove, delivering scenery and acting that amuse and move a nationalistic audience.
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Boston
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Dorothy Foxglove
Reuben Oxglove
Sir Frederick Shelton
Dorothy
James A. Herne
Reuben Foxglove
H. M. Pitt
Smallet
Katherine C. Herne
F. Chippendale
Captain Winslow
Josepha Crowell
Ann Campbell
Boston Harbor Lighthouse Plan Seeks City Title for Deer Island Site
Mayor O'Brien received notice that Congress has appropriated 35 000 dollars for a lighthouse and fog signal near Deer Island in Boston harbor. The best site is on the spit by Deer Island beacon, but title to the land must be conveyed to the United States before construction. Major W S Stanton seeks conveyance of title to the shoal area extending south from Deer Island beacon.
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Office of the
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Congress
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Boston Harbor
Deer Island Beacon
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Sermon Explores Clay, Conscience, and Providence
Last evening Rev Edward Judson of New York lectured at Association Hall Boylston and Berkeley streets on Isaiah Nine Verse Forty Five. He argued man is crafted by surroundings and governed by three principles conscience nature and providence. He warned against resisting the divine mould and warned that alcohol harms bodily tissue while urging embrace of Christian religion for harmony with God and the world.
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Boylston
Berkeley Streets
Edward Judson
D.D
New York
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God
Douglass Departs Boston in Delegation Sendoff
Fred Douglass left Boston for Europe with a Wen dell Phillips Club delegation at the depot. He spoke with old anti slavery allies about his Saturday night reception and Mayor O'Brien's warm welcome before taking the 9 o'clock train to New Haven to join his wife en route to New York.
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Europe
Boston & Albany
Wendell Phillips Club
Douglass
O’brien
New Haven
New York
Mrs William G Russell Dies Suddenly At Home
Mrs. William G Russell widow of the renowned railroad lawyer died suddenly Sunday from heart disease. Russell, who has been abroad seeking relief for his health, started for home last Saturday.
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William G. Russell
Russell
Miss Clara Morris Delivers Powerful Yet Imperfect Performance
Street notes praise Clara Morris for her emotional force and rare spark of genius in Article 47 despite flaws in speech and gesture. H B Phillips, Henry Miller, Miss Heron, Fredericks, and Delisle praised. audience very large and enthusiastic.
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Clara Morris
Miss Morris
H. B. Phillips
Dr. Compes
Henry Miller
George Duhamel
Cora
Miss Heron
Mr. Fredericks
Delisle
Monte Cristo at Globe Theatre Impresses Crowd
James ONeill stars in impersonation of Count of Monte Cristo with an excellent company. Elizabeth Robins as Mercedes delivers a graceful portrayal, others like J W Shannon, L Miller, Annie Boudinot receive strong applause. The thrilling drama remains a staple of the week.
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James O’neill
Globe Theatre
O'Neil
Elizabeth Robins
Mercedes
J. W. Shannon
Woirtier
L. Miller
dAlbert
Annie Boudinot
Carconte
J. H. Shewell
Joseph Ransome
Arthur Leclercq
Grace Raven
Marie Floyd
Monte Cristo
Vacation at the Howard Atheneum Delights Daly Fans
The Howard Atheneum crowd praised the Daly brothers in Vacation with lively singing and acrobatic acting. The Daly cast includes Thomas, William, Robert, Daniel, Lizzie Daly, Mamie Conway, and Mrs Harry Bloodgood. Vacations are announced for every performance this week.
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Dalys
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William Daly
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Daniel Daly
Iolanthe Celebrated as Gilbert and Sullivan Peak Opera
The Bijou theatre hosted Friday's Ideal opera company in a fine performance of Iolanthe. Highlights praised include wit from Gilbert and musical fluency from Sullivan. Lead performers Miss Bessie Grey, Miss Tillie McHenry, Mr. Richard Oakley, Mr. Mack Charles, and Mr. Douglas Flint receive commendations for their conscientious effort.
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Bijou Theatre
Ideal Opera Company
Bessie Grey
Tillie McHenry
Richard Oakley
Mack Charles
Douglas Flint
Harbor Lights enters third week with Kingsley role revived
The Harbor Lights continues its third week at the Museum with Mr. Vanderfelt returning as Lieutenant David Kingsley. The production earns praise for Vanderfelt’s refined performance and the play’s overall success, likely to remain on stage for some time. The fifteenth week of the Music Hall promenades opened successfully last evening.
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Mr. Vanderfelt
David Kingsley
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Music Hall
Gurney and Kidder in Boston Society and Estates
A Boston writer recalls Professor Gurney as a scholar of wide historical knowledge and steadfast duty, noting his roles with the Harvard faculty and the Boston Atheneum. The piece also discusses Henry P. Kidder’s grand Beverly villa valued around 300,000, shifts in Back Bay property values, and the potential club use for Kidder’s Newbury Street house amid Boston social circles.
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Torrey
Boston Club
Boston Atheneum
Robert W. Hooper
Cambridge
Harvard
Beverly Shore
Henry P. Kidder
Mr. Kidder
Newbury Street
Arlington
Commonwealth Avenue
Back Bay
Boylston Street
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St. Botolph Club
Newbury Street House
A Bunch of Quips and Quirks in a Prentice-Style Page
A miscellany of satirical vignettes notes Rev Sam Jones on Chicago sinners, mockery of sea serpents, Lexington hickory nuts, Mormon converts in Turkey, yachting pains, Dry Goods shops versus pretty girls, potter's field jokes, Geronimo in Florida, Henn humor, onion crop rumors, Central Park statue remarks, Mayflower arbutus, Brooklyn divorce case, and assorted witticisms from newspapers including the Chicago Rambler and French as 11.
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Chicago
Charleston
Lexington
Ill
Turkey
Henn
Boston
Potter’s Field
Norristown Herald
Geronimo
Florida
Connecticut
New York
Central Park
Washington Post
Acton Democrats Elect 1887 Caucus Delegates and Officers
At the Acton Democratic caucus held Sept. 11 A L Noyes was elected chairman and George R Keyes secretary The following delegates were chosen State George R Keyes James R Lawrence Spofford Robbins Congressional Renel Williams Charles Robinson Constantine ONeill County Daniel J Wetter bee Daniel Tuttle William Kelley Councillor Elisha H Cutler M B Garfield A C Handley Senatorial Charles J Williams James Kinsley William H Hartwell Representative Elbridge J Robbins J Everett Reed Revel Williams John White The old town committee was re elected to serve for the year 1387 At a meeting of the Baptist State convention at Tremont Temple yesterday William A Monroe was elected chairman.
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George R. Keyes
James R. Lawrence
Spofford Robbins
Renel Williams
Charles Robinson
Constantine O'Neill
Daniel J. Wetterbee
Daniel Tuttle
William Kelley
Elisha H. Cutler
M. B. Garfield
A. C. Handley
Charles J. Williams
James Kin
President Cleveland and pension veto boost popularity
In a New York interview the public figure argues the President strengthened his standing by vetoing private pension claims. He cites a vast pension list and predicts Cleveland’s 1888 nomination and election, with Sherman or Allison likely to lead the Republican ticket and Blaine or Logan garnering support but likely to be defeated.
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Europe
House of Representatives
Cleveland
John Sherman
Allison
Iowa
Blaine
Logan
Full Fockets and Wounded Vanity at Buenos Ayres
Sarah Bernhardt opened in Fedora before 5500 in Buenos Ayres, earning 40000 francs. The Italian-colony boycott and hostile reception led to stormy scenes and a hissing third act, while critics blamed regional bravado and imitation. the tour netted some gains but damaged vanity.
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Sarah Bermhardt
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Ristori
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Cheee
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