Notable Americans Abroad and Domestic Appointments
A digest of short notices: Mrs Elizabeth Custer visits Helena Montana. Bishop Beckwith of Georgia hunts in Minnesota. Dr Lorimer of Chicago plans Europe trip with wife and daughter. Rev Isaac Ketter elected president of Macalester College in St Paul. statue of General Lafayette to stand near Treasury. Harriet Warren and Albert Reed wed at Acushnet and plan overseas voyage. Empress Elizabeth in retirement in London described with her somber appearance and mourning dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Custer
General Custer
Helena
Mont
Bishop Beckwith
Episcopal Church
Georgia
Minnesota
Lorimer
Chicago
Europe
Griggs
Isaac OC. Ketter
Grove City College
Pennsylvania
Macalester College
St. Paul
General Lafayuette
White House
Washington
Treasury
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Harriet O. Warren
Acushnet
Albert J. Reed
Providence
R. 1
Shady Lane Farm
The Fall of Babylon at The Boston Theatre and More
Listings show multiple shows across Boston venues including The Fall of Babylon at The Boston Theatre on Washington street at 3:30 and 8:30, The London at Gione Theatre on Washington street, The English Rese at Tremont Theatre, Natural Gas with Donnelly and Girard at Park Theatre, plus Corinne at Hollis Street Theatre and May Howard Burlesque at Howard ATheN vUM on Howard street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Garden
Roxbury
Babylon
Boston
Theatne
Washington Street
London
Gione
DeWolf Hopper Opera Company
Tremont Theatre
Tremont Street
Park Theatre
Donnelly and Girard
Boston Museum
Scollay Square
Greand Opera House
Washington
Dover Streets
Howard Athen
Vum
Howard Street
Howard Burlesque Company
Hollis Street
Turaree
S— Corinne
Classifieds and notices across department pages
An advisory lists page locations for department content: Financial Department on page six, Commercial Department on pages six and seven, and Ship News on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ship News
Ex-Governor Cameron Defects Grip on Virginia Republicans
The article reports Ex-Governor Cameron of Virginia formally leaving the Republican Party, accusing its leaders of sectional prejudice and broken promises. It notes his critique of the Chicago platform, denunciation of party tactics, and claims Harrison aided a machine element, leaving Virginia with a weakened GOP and Cameron as its loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Virginia
Republican Party
Chicago
North
West
Harrison
Growth of Citi zens Public School Union Meets New Committees
The Citizens Public School Union shows strength of conservative forces as new committees and an advisory board are formed. Practical men of high character join alongside supportive women who founded the organization. The union’s latest statement outlines aims to secure every child an appropriate intellectual moral and industrial education free from injurious influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Public School Union
Boston School Committee Election Aim Among Citizens
A protest seeks fair citywide school committee representation to preserve Boston public schools for all children. Separately, Overton Co and other tea dealers denounce a 10 percent tariff on east Cape teas and imports west of Cape, arguing it targets smaller dealers and harms the London market, with broad trade opposition noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Congress
Messrs
Joan B. Overton & Co
Cape of Good Hope
China
Japan
Canada
London
Abolition of Poll Tax in State Suffrage Debate
The article argues for completing the 1890 Legislature by removing prerequisite poll taxes for voting. It cites Massachusetts and Untaxed Ballot League positions, notes other states with money qualifications, and warns poll taxes undermine independence and encourage moneyed influences. It urges direct voter action and legislative reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teague
Massachusetts
United States
Union
Georgia
Tennessee
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Florida
Virginia
Maryland
Ohio
Montana
Snelia
New Hampshire
Amendment Promise and Registration Safeguards Debate
The text discusses poll taxes existing but not prerequisite, noting fuller collection than in the Commonwealth. It argues the prerequsite safeguard in registration can be replaced by simple law, and that the League expects a Legislature pledged to submit the amendment to voters, believing the result is attainable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
League
Saturday Review
Miss Rewan
Rosalind
Blackwood
Miss Braan
Insen
London
Miss Reway
Joan Conroy
Bart
Oxford
Watkin Wilnams Wywny
Wynnstay
Iocese
Coming Contest: World Labor Fight Expands Across Nations
The piece surveys Socialist leader Mr. Joan Burns and the Southampton strike, noting how English workers face renewed twinned tensions with unions and employers. It contrasts Australia’s near solidarity, the evolving tactics of shipowners, and a global campaign that could reshape labor economics amid unsettled outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Burns
London
Southampton
England
New York Times
Burns
Australia
America
Melbourne
Sydney
Providence Journal
Social ethics code of Prince Wenes roots English society
London correspondent explains the princes code of social ethics proposing only two ranks royalty and the people. The Queen of Roumania Carmen Sylva visits Wales, meeting Cymric poets who reportedly caused her headache. Italians discuss a Rome exposition in 1915 amid rivalry with Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince of WenEs
Hl. R. H
Roumania
Carmen Sylva
Wales
Holywell
Current Comment on Kennedy and Halstead Logic
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette notes Kennedy spoke toward strong public sentiment against Quay and Halstead will reply from Brooklyn arguing the Democrat Brice dodges taxes. The Springfield Republican Independent adds the young may be good in the political mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Halstead
Kennedy
Quay
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Halstead
Brooklyn
Brice
Springfield
Ind
What It Did Not Do Reflected in American Leadership
The Philadelphia Telegraph notes Maine’s outcome did not crown Reed dictator or end Blaine, nor extinguish old leaders. It granted new leaders temporary supremacy they must wield wisely for country and party, or lose to the dawn. The real rulers remain the American people, not Reed and McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Mr. Reed
Mr. Blaine
Mr. McKinley
Republican Party
Philadelphia Telegraph
Great Conflict Invited Over New Tariff in 1802
The Philadelphia Times notes that most lawmakers who backed the tariff oppose its tax base and details. It predicts a major political battle in 1802 with speeches by Butterworth and Plumb, Davis, Paddock, and Blaine challenging apologists and stirring mass discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterworth
House
Plumb
Davis
Paddock
Blaine
Philadelphia ‘Times
Ind
New Music from Oliver Ditson Co Publications
Publicized new musical prints include Beethoven Largo arranged by A W Gottschalg Whitney organ selections Song of the Regiment from the Red Hussar Serenade by Francis Thome English version by M Barnett Love's Old Sweet Song for guitar Arranged by Dorn South American Dance by Alberutti Waltz Rondo for four hands by H Liehner The Convent Bell by Lover Benedict The Happy Whistling Coon arranged by Launce Knight Though Wye May Be Blue by Foerster Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah arranged by Gottschalg Hymne a Sainte Cecile transcribed for organ by Westbrook Adagio elevation by Charles Colin Aria J S Baeh Andantino by Lefebvre Wely Whitney Organ Album
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Oliver Ditson & Co
Largo
A. W. Gottschalg
Whitney
Red Hussar
Edward Solomon
Francis Thome
M. Barnett
J. L. Molloy
Charles J. Dorn
A.berutti
H. Liehner
H. Ed. H. Benedict
Samuel Lover
Schottische
Launce Knight
Richard Foerster
Hallelujah Chorus
Haindel
Charles Joaned
W. J. Westbrook
Charles Colin
J. 8. Baeh
Lefebvre Wely
Worthy Boston Observations on Steamship Ticketing and Urban Vignettes
A Boston writer critiques antique ticket collection on steamers, praises modern entry methods, and offers humor about children and pedagogy. He describes a color battle on Beacon Hill, analyzes trunk misdirections and baggage checks, and notes how fatigue of baggage masters leads to mislinked checks and occasional lost luggage.
Central Labor Union Meets Aims at Eight Hour Public Employee Act
The Central Labor Union met in Type Hall with delegates from affiliated bodies. A report urged passage of eight hour public employee workday, a poll tax repeal, and banning Pinkerton thugs. Officers were installed and committees named, including Legislative Frank K. Foster and J. F. O Sullivan across several panels. Local lodges reported contributions, strike actions, and committee plans for winter debates while unions detailed picnic profits and label cooperation, signaling broad labor activism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Type Hall
Frank K. Foster
Typographical Union No. 13
Pinkerton
T. N. Lemery
J. F. O'Sullivan
J.T. Daly
P. A. White
R. E. Gormiey
James Carr
Henry Abrams
Michael Murphy
George ©. Parsons
A. A. Piller
David Gilman
C.O. Woods
David Sullivan
J. F. Daly
William Walsh
P. O’brien
KR. J. Cummings
James Daly
Andrew Golding
J. A. Murray
KE. O'Donnell
KE. Daly
George E. Miller
John H. Murray
J. Harrington
J. K. Fultz
Joseph G. Clinkard
Luke Curley
KK. H. Alexander
John Hoeffernan
D. Spaans
P. J. Burke
Credential
P. J. O'Neil
F. Thompson
J. P. Burke
J. A. Carr
M. F. O'brien
F. J. Cortivan
I. H. Mahoney
W. Robinson
New York Central
Hanover Street
Bunback Bros. & Winkler’s
Carpenters’ District Council
Washington Street
Institute Wall
Cambridge
Eagle Hall
Quips and curiosities in a sweeping miscellany
A collage of humorous excerpts and sketches from Punch and contemporaries covers topics from Swiss revolutions to royal missteps, art bequests, Berlin dinner logistics, and Prince Bismarck’s recollections. The fragmentary notes mention General Grant statues, a Kansas legislative race, and a Berlin counterfeiting of cuisine with bequests and medical congress anecdotes.
Foolhardy Frenchman at Norman Street Crossing
At Norman street crossing last evening a Frenchman attempted to cross in front of an oncoming 7 o'clock train, ignoring two flagmen. The engineer applied air brakes and the train stopped in time, grazing the horse but causing no injuries. the driver was greatly frightened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Sreda
Norman Street
Want Their Old Places
Fifty three former New York Central employees sought reinstatement at Albany with a written application or petition accepted as such. Applications are reviewed by New York officials as vacancies arise. A sample petition pledges nonmembership in labor organizations. A Union Square mass meeting of Knights of Labor denounces Chauncey Depew and calls for government railroad control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
New York Central Railroad
Tarrington
New York
Union Square
Knights of Labor
Powderly
Chauncey M. Depew
Mr. Depew
Webb
Depew
Army and Navy Orders Read in Gazette Lineup
Army leaves of absence granted or extended for several officers including Second Lieutenant Thomas Hanson and First Lieutenant David Ranbaugh. Captain Frank Ives and First Lieutenant Joseph Diekman receive three and two month extensions. Navy assigns Lieutenant J N Hemphill to Board of Inspection and Survey and detaches Lieutenant-Commander F P Gillmore as inspector of steel with four months leave from Oct 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J—Army
Thomas G. Hanson
Nineteeth Infantry
Joseph P. Farley
Ordnance Department
New York Arsenal
Governor's Island
West Point Foundry
Cold Springs
David J. Ranbaugh
Third Artillery
James W. Renton
Ninth Cavalry
Frank J. Ives
Joseph ‘I. Diekman
Third Cavalry
J. N. Hemphill
Board of Inspection and Survey
Ff. P. Gillmore
San Francisco
Yale professor declines Chicago Baptist University presidency
New Haven Sept 14 Professor W R Harper of Yale recently back from the West said he is happy in New Haven and not considering leaving for the new Baptist University in Chicago. He noted that presentations are being made but he hopes to stay in New Haven for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cephalonia
Queenstown
Teutonic
Gallia
Scythia
Cunard Company
New Haven
W. R. Harper
Yale
West
New Baptist University
Chicago
Tam
Death of Mrs Neenham from Old Colony disaster in Quincy
Mrs J S Neenham of Lawrence died in a Quincy hospital after sustaining injuries in the Old Colony railroad disaster on August 19. She had been hospitalized since the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
J. S. Neenham
Lawrence
Old Colony
House and Reciprocity Opinion in Washington
A Philadelphia Press interview of 139 of 330 House members finds only three Republicans and seven Democrats oppose reciprocity. Among those polled 101 were Republicans and 40 Democrats. Fifteen Republicans and eight Democrats doubt its practicality. The three top Republicans Speaker Reed, Chairman McKinley, and Mr Bayne oppose the reciprocity amendment, having rejected it five months ago when Secretary Blaine urged its inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Washington
House of Representatives
House
Reed
McKinley
Bayne
Any Means Committee
Blaine
Changes at Chauncy Hall Promote Mary Ladd to Principal
Miss Mary H Ladd long associated with Chauncy Hall School Boston is named principal joining William Ladd M Grant Damell and Mary J Ladd as current principals Oliver B F Bryant Rest I Curtis promoted to associate principal. Curtis a Harvard 1870 graduate has taught mathematics here for ten years and strengthens the school leadership amid modernizing administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Ladd
Chauncy-Hall School
Boston
Cornell
Chauncy
William Ft. Ladd
M. Grant Damell
Mary Jr. Laad
Oliver BF. Bryant
Rest I. Curtis
Curts
Harvard
Banquet Notes Morton Resigns as Fall River Bar President
Fall River Sept 14 At a Fall River Bar Association meeting Judge James M Morton resigned as president. A banquet will be held in Boston next Friday to honor the new associate justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Falll River
Fall River Bar Association
James M. Morton
Boston
Massachusetts Supreme Court
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Boston Post
Post Publishing Company
Ezeta
Salvador
Guatemala
Hiram F. Minis
State Commission
Board of Health
Mills
Mohawk Valley
Buffalo
Times
Rome
Isus
NEW Music
Hingham
Beacon Hill
Spruce Street
Monument Hill
Central Union
Switzerland
Penman
Quill
Scribbler
Benson
Prince George of Wales
Montreal
Miss Grace
Mr. Simpson
Mabel
Tommy
Ferguson
Funniman
Henderson
Galena
General Grant
Kansas
John H. Rice
Fort Scott
Eugene Piot
Académie Des Beaux Arts
Berlin
Dresden
Hamburg
Magdeburg
Frankfort
Rathhaus
Gibus
Dr. X
Passage Hotel
Prince Bismarck
Louis of
Bavaria
King Louis
Count von Duerckheim
Munich
Diet
Bismarck
Army and Navy Gazette
ATL
Chauncy-Hall
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