Abject surrender by wool manufacturers over tariff stance
In Boston, leaders of the wool textile sector scorn the Manufacturers' National Association leaders for backing a plan favoring higher taxes on woollen goods while keeping wool taxed. The piece argues for free wool and criticizes the handling of the industrial lobby, noting past statements by Henry Wilson and warning of consequences for the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotmpcus DiLane
Whitman
Manufacturers’ National Association
Ohio
Wuitman
Nort
New England
Waite Mawn
Delano
Robert Bleakie
Jesse Metcalf
Moses T. Stevens
Boston Journal of Commerce
Wade
Waitman
Ames
Plains
Manufacturers’ Association
Henry WixLson
Oliven Ames
Henry Wilson
Massachusetts
England
Europe
Columbus DeLane
Congress
Wool Manufacturers’ Association
Canvassing for the fair eyed Paris exhibitors for 1892
The piece surveys the 1892 World’s Fair prospect, noting New York’s site debates and Chicago’s claims. It reports the New York Herald canvassing Paris exhibitors, finding about 80 percent ready to participate in an American fair, and contrasts Eastern capital backing Western expansion with caution about mortgage-driven farming in Dakota and Indiana. It closes with reminiscences of early Boston church life and old Christ Church memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Congress
Washington
Paris
New York Herald
Herald
America
Boston
Hutchinson
Hanover
Salem
Back
Snow
Cross
Parmenter
Prince
Charter
Copp’s Hill
Charlestown
Asaasse Eteneei Stands At 3.00 And 60 22
The readable fragment records numbers and codes 3.00 and 60 22 with a dash and dash marks 606 1.00. No clear person place or organization is identifiable from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eteneei Staan
Virginia Revolt Against Mahoneism Grows in 1889 News
The Bostow Post notes rising opposition to Mahoneism in Virginia under Harrison, listing ex governors and Congressmen who oppose the boss. It highlights General Russert A. Avery as a potential presidential contender and warns against large booms by Alger, cautioned by past nomination precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henry Rives
Lippy
W. D. Groner
Joan M. Langston
Manonee
Congress
Foraker
Ohio
Russert A. Avery
Alger
Michigan
Union
Tanner
Treasury policy shift on Mexican ore dented by mine clique
The anticipated reversal of the Treasury Department’s stance on Mexican silver ores imports embarrasses the administration. Colorado mine owners led by James G. Blaine seek to influence a ruling to aid Montana Republicans. Mexico retorts by removing American products from its free list, threatening a broad trade collapse along the Southwest border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Colorado
James G. Blaine
Treasury
Montana
Mexico
Mississippi Valley
Trade policy clash over Mexico decree and tariff reform
The United States faces a choice on a Mexican trade decree set to take effect November 1. Tom Ryan, a Kansas ex congressman and tariff reform advocate, has become an ardent critic of narrow policy, urging broader trade with Mexico while critiquing Home Market Club theories. The administration may prefer stability over risking a Republican congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Tom’’ Ryan
Kansas
State Department
Montana
Prosecution of electric punishment case heard to date
Arguments before referees appointed by the New York Court of Appeals to decide if execution by electricity is cruel and unusual punishment have finished and the case is under advisement. A vast testimony has been heard and experts have befogged the issue with conflicting evidence. A practical comment on the deadliness of electric current concludes the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Court of Appeals
Electric wire death case shocks New York court
The hearing covered the fatal incident of an Italian fruit dealer who touched a hanging electric wire in New York. Testimony questioned whether the current used was lethal enough, while criticising Mr. Hanoid P. Brown for selecting a Westinghouse device to light a possible punishment. Edison and Westinghouse experts disputed the setup as inadequate, casting a discreditable cloud over the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hanoid P. Brown
Brown
Epison
Edison Company
Westinghouse
Congress tariffs draw wool trade clash in lobby note
The article argues in a lobby context that wool manufacturers claim high duties fail to protect wool growers while industry prosperity depends on buyers, and warns against any substantial duty increase. It questions whether manufacturers truly reflect the whole sector and asserts raw material taxation harms stability.
Farm Mortgages Discussed In Political Science Quarterly
The current Political Science Quarterly article by W F Mappin analyzes farm mortgages from mortgagor and mortgagee views. It notes investor advantages, but cites overextension in Western farm lending and warns of aggressive agents while highlighting that funds often boost productive farming, expanding cultivated land and output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Political Science Quarterly
W. F. Mappin
Close advance race at Beacon track pits Aberyon against Nelson
Weather may slow the Beacon track making the 2:19 stallion race tight between Aberyon and Nelson with Aleryon as the West-Michigan entrant. Nelson, driven by Bupp Dosix, may have the speed edge but endurance could tilt to Aberyon on a heavy track. The result hinges on footing and post time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Baten
Aberyon
Nelson
Aleryon
Hartford
West
Michigan
Maine
Bupp Dosix
Yale Freshmen Mustered In by Sophomore Class
Yale freshmen of 1893 were mustered by 150 sophomores on the Grammar School grounds in New Haven. The rush scattered the newcomers, with impromptu wrestling and many shirned, wind knocked out during the crush. A heavy rain interrupted the exchange of greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YALE
New Haven
Conn
Chicago Plans 10 Million Guaranty Fund For World’s Fair
Chicago prepares a surprise for Congress with a 10 million dollar guaranty fund for the World's Fair project. A site is selected plans drawn and study of great expositions completed for rapid contract work once Congress acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chcago
Ill
Chicago
Congress
Executive Committee
Notable Lectures and Travels Among Public Figures
George Kennan begins lectures on the Russian penal system. Miss Clara Louise Kellogg considers a winter tour. Otto Hegner plans to depart October 2. Miss Gladstone tours Sweden with an ailing sister taking a massage course. Charles Wyndham sails for the United States. Dexter Richards of Newport, NH gifts 2500 to Ludlow Academy. Yale President Dwight seeks funds for a new dormitory. Mr. Blaine improves and returns to Washington on the 29th. Florence Bayard to be top tennis player in Delaware and DC. Allen G. Thurman leaves the Virginia Hot Springs for Ohio. Dr. Marshall Henshaw to retire due to deafness. Edison teams with Siemens for Berlin lighting and praises German progress in telephone and electric illumination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kennan
Clara Louise Kellogg
Otto Hegner
Gladstone
Sweden
Charles Wyndham
Dexter Richards
Newport
N. H
Ludlow
Dwight
Yale
Blaine
Washington
Florence Bayard
Delaware
District of Columbia
Allen G. Thurman
Virginia Hot Springs
Ohio
Marshall Henshaw
Amherst College
Edison
Herr Siemens
Berlin
Germany
Cronin Case Sparks Pride Over Readers in Cook County
The Washington Post notes that the Cronin case has at least stirred Cook county pride by showing twelve citizens lack the prudence to read newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronin
Cook County
Washington Post
Ind
Political trusts and Blaine in Ohio campaign
In his Portland speech Mr Blaine urged trust support and the trusts answered with backing. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Republican managers again mobilizing trusts to help carry Ohio this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Portland
Ohio
Cincinnat
Enquirer
Dem
Proper Tribute To The Baltimore And Naval Power
Secretary Tracy congratulates ex Secretary Whitney on the Baltimore’s performance praising moves to restore the Navy Department as a leading maritime power. Whitney aims to elevate naval offense and defense rather than taking unsolicited instructions from outsiders. The article lauds the Baltimore and similar vessels as examples of national strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Whitney
Tracy
Navy Department
Philadelphia Record
Ind
Boston Wool Men and Politics
The Boston wool trade is described as deeply political with wool merchants acting as politicians. The piece mocks their protest against politics while noting their constant appeals to lawmakers and reliance on protective legislation for market success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
N. Y
Result of Deals Between Special Interests
The Springfield Republican asserts that tariffs reflect deals among special interests and that a raw material tax taxes its own market, benefiting industry little. It argues the tariff is a negotiated conspiracy, with party defections threatening the overall pact and the tariff’s survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Swank
Tribune
Press
Springfield Republican
Ind
Choosing Their Organs Wisely At Boston Woollen Conference
A secret woollen manufacturers conference in Boston distributed its resolutions selectively to newspaper editors. The ultra protectionist Press in New York received the sole statement, while the Tribune and other papers were excluded or given partial access. The Philadelphia Press likewise received favorable treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Tribune
Philadelphia
N. Y
Wool Manufacturers Demand Higher Duty
A letter to the editor criticizes fourteen resolutions from the National Association of Wool Manufacturers. The writer argues they seek higher duties on woollen goods to boost profits, while the sixty-five million consumers craving cheaper blankets and clothing are ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Association of Wool Manufacturers
Notable People and Curiosities From Far and Near
A collage of short items notes ex newspaper men among Australias chief justices and an Irvington orchid valued at 5000 dollars. It covers curiosities from Bangor rains to Ottawa fashion and Lake Mistassini's true map, with laughs about court jests and exotic travels.
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Australia
Bangor
Jay Gould
Irvington
Terra Haute
Ottilie Thomas
Temperance
Windsor Castle
Stone
Tommy
Willie
Clara Louise Kellogg
Bayreuth
Trousseau
Empress of China
Edward Archer
William Tell
Buenos Ayres
Andes
Anarrow
India
London
Ganges
East
Vassalboro
Kennebec
Josh
W. J. Loudon
University of Toronto
George Sandfield Macdonald
University of Montreal
Lake Mistassini
Hudson Bay
Labrador
Mistassini
The Pharisee and Sadducee in a Field of Faith
A brief poetic sketch shows a couple walking home from a fervent sermon. He and she exchange a sharp glance as he jokes they are Pharisee and Sadducee, while he remains the devoted worshipper and she responds with quiet vexation.
Dramatic notes on Mary Stuart at Park Theatre and Othello at Grand Opera House
Mme Janauschek repeats Mary Stuart at Park Theatre with Mee Merrilies noted for Friday and Saturday. Mme Rhéa appears as Josephine at Globe Theatre next week in a new, six act production praised in provinces. Louis James stars as Othello at Grand Opera House with mixed acclaim. Richard III to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Janauschek
Schiller
Mary Stuart
Park Theatre
Merrilies
Josephine
Mme. Rhéa
Globe Theatre
Napoleon
Tompkins
Boston Theatre
Louis James
Grand Opera House
Hamlet
Mr. Booth
Signor Salvini
Miss Amber
Des¢emond
Miss Gillette
Emilia
Richard
Reminiscences of William Warren book note
A new little book on William Warren, published by James Daly, is for sale at Oliver Ditson, Damrell and Upham, and other city shops. It recounts his career, lists the roles he played, and details the fiftieth anniversary at the Museum, his death, and funeral with several portraits. Priced at 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Warren
James Daly
Olver Ditson’s
Damrell & Upham’s
Warren
Auction sale for Boston Symphony Orchestra tickets
The auction sale of $12 tickets for Saturday evening Boston Symphony Orchestra concerts is set for Thursday morning at 10 o clock in Music Hall Parl. Evening performances usually draw more interest, but matinees attract out of town patrons. strong demand makes the auction advantageous for subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Symphony Orchests&a
Boston Symphony Orchestra
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Maaappprin
Charter Street
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Beacon Hill
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Clark
Lynde Walter
Sowdon
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Baury
St. Ann’s Church
Lowell
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Eliot
Nehemiah Walter
Roxbury
Asa Eaton
William Walter
Eaton
North End
Mme, le Brun
Gong
Charter Streets
Sir William Pitts
Hanover Street
Boardman and Shurtleff
Dr. East
Taverner
Boston Post
Washington Street
Asaasse
Bostow
Post
Charles A. Dana
War Department
Lincoln
Linco
Stanton
DaAwna
Mr. Lincoln
Petroneum V. Nasby
Mc Dana
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