Enforced resignation of Jupp as Chicago Postmaster
The Boston Dost notes that Postmaster Jupp of Chicago resigns, deemed for the good of the service by Postmaster-General Dickinson. It attributes poor alignment with government reforms and discipline issues to Jupp, while confirming retention of the railway mail service superintendent, a Republican, as evidence of reform efforts by the Cleveland administration.
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Jupp
Chicago
Dickinson
Cleveland
Republicans in the tenth district split over WALKER nomination
At a Worcester gathering, Mr BATES friends express strong discontent with Walkers nomination, forming organized hostility and bolting the party. Democratic delegates to Congress RussELL receive unanimous instructions for continued service and reform, with strong rejection of any decline if offered.
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Bates
Worcester
Walker
Russell
Candler Criticized Over Tariff Stand at Norfolk Club Talk
A Norfolk Club dinner featured Mr. Joan W. Candler who urged tariff reform as needed for industry yet urged voters to keep tariffs steady under the Republicans. He portrayed himself as liberal but opposed civil service reform, drawing strong cross‑party critique.
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Joan W. Candler
Norfolk Club
Americ
Atlantic record broken by Etruria voyage to Sandy Hook
The Etruria completed the Queenstown to Sandy Hook crossing in six days one hour and fifty minutes, five minutes faster than its previous record. Observers note that average speeds approaching six days depend on favorable conditions, and smaller ships may match or beat large liners in time, with moderate tonnage potentially leading future gains.
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Etruria
Queenstown
Sandy Hook
New York
Great Eastern
Citizens' Sanitary Association Resolution Adopted in Jack City
A resolution was adopted by the Citizens' Sanitary Association of Jack City outlining new public health measures. The action aims to improve sanitation, promote clean streets, and support municipal efforts against disease.
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The
Citizens’ Sanitary Association of
Jack
Call for National Health Board to Combat Yellow Fever
A petition from Jacksonville and Memphis urges Congress to establish a national health bureau in Jacksonville to study yellow fever causes and prevention. Prominent officials support reestablishing a national board of health or an equivalent body to enforce quarantines, aligning with Dr BowarrcH’s plea that prevention is key.
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Sonville
Fla
Congress
Memphis
Tenn
Harris
Phelan
Cuba
Florida
National Board of Health
Henry I. Bowarreu
Bowarrch
Board of Health
Bowdiitch
General Harrison's speeches questioned by critic
Over recent days the Republican candidate addressed visiting delegations at agricultural fairs and baseball games in Indianapolis. The critic argues his remarks reveal a limited grasp of national issues and portray him as a folk politician unfit for the presidency, with flawed views on tariff policy and federal finance.
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Indianapolis
Ohio
Harrison
The
United States
Blaine
Philadelphia
England
Postprandial Historian Critiques Depew Tariff Claims
A postprandial historian rebukes Mr Depew for misrepresenting tariff policy arguing high tariff rhetoric misleads the public. The piece cites census data on national wealth agricultural and manufacturing prosperity from 1850 to 1880 to challenge the notion that low tariffs spurred extraordinary growth. The author warns Gladstone would scrutinize Depew using official figures.
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Republic Ad
United States of America
Deprew
Derrw
Derry
Gladstone
Union League Club
Depew
America
Dunprw
Glapstonn
GuApstonn
Unworthy Aspirant Questioned for Named Place
A terse critique states that the individual is unworthy of the aspirant role for which he has been named, challenging fitness and suitability for the position.
Armada at Drury Lane Impresses Even Realists
London theatergoers praise the new play at Drury Lane, noting a succession of vivid scenes including a practical sea battle with veering ships and broadsides. Critics say the production eclipses prior realism, and Augustus Harris may congratulate himself for the achievement despite a scant plot and ragged dialogue.
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London
Drury Lane
Augustus Harris
Mr Augustin Dany Returns Home Satisfied With Abroad Success
Mr Augustin Dany says his company performed well abroad and in Paris the financial results matched critical regard. He reports securing forthcoming plays by MM Sarpon MrmxHac and VALABREGUE, suggesting indifference toward foreign works gave way to appreciation.
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Augustin Dany
Paris
Galle
Sarpon
MrmxHac
Valabregue
Political campaign chatter and press commentary recapped
A Boston Chronicle excerpt notes that Mr Harrison’s telegraph speeches are stumping the nation and reflects Republican papers praising his performance. Massachusetts candidates are lauded as varied virtues by the Providence Journal, with Bank, Morse, Beard, Edge, and Walker highlighted. The Transcript questions Post writers’ access to Senate tariff details, defending its Washington correspondents as trustworthy.
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Harrison
New York Mail
Massachusetts
The
Providencer Journal
Ind
N. P. Banks
Morse
A. W. Beard
Henry Cabot
J. H. Walker
Washington
Transcript
Post
Boston
English Tariff Talk and Boston Handbill Reflections
A mosaic of 19th century press commentary covers tariff debates, political contributions, and press accuracy. It notes a Pittsburg manufacturer funding Cleveland support, denounces Tribune misstatements, and critiques a Boston handbill blaming Russia for crises. The piece includes observations on a blind jockey, sugar price rises, and coal costs amid broad public discourse.
Misquoting for political purposes in Hartford Courant
The exchange over an Economist quote centers on misquotation. The Hartford Courant allegedly altered wording to imply Cleveland supported reduced tariffs. Critics cite a New York Evening Post remark about the misquoting, while the Courant asserts the original quote favored free trade more than any English premier.
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Hartford Courant
London Economist
Late Spectator
Economist
the Courant
Cleveland
N. Y. Evening Post
Grover Cleveland
England
Lymans Exceptional Qualifications for Congress
The nomination of Arthur T. Lyman in Massachusetts fifth district is praised as exceptionally meritorious. The argument highlights his experience as a successful manufacturer, his informed stance on tariff reform, and alignment with Cleveland era principles backing Democratic support.
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Lyman
Arthur T. Lyman
Massachusetts
Home Market Club
Cleveland
Boston Herald
October Scribner's review highlights leading articles on trade and shipping
The October Scribner's features top pieces by Hadley Wallack and McCulloch, with a detailed critique of the U S tariff system. It argues for a shift from protection to revenue tariffs to restore American shipbuilding and exports, warning that high duties have harmed U S commerce and marine power.
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London
America
Cleveland
Blaine
Carnegie
England
Scribner’s
Wagner
Boyesen
Stevenson
Hadley
Lester Wallack
Hugh McCulloch
United States
Old World
Peres
Ublic
Atlantic
Europe
India
Great Britain
Russia
Mane
Continent of the Sea and Suffrage Debates Highlighted
The article notes U S decline as a maritime power with merchants settling credits in London and the need for a London agency to pay diplomats and ships. It discusses land and naturalization issues with McCulloch opposing Henry George and urging native born suffrage and property ownership in municipal matters. It previews a lively magazine series and promising prospectus for the new year.
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United States
London
McCulloch
Henry George
Wallack
Parlor Wit and Political Snippets Across Aboard Decades
A collage of humor and opinions fromPuck and Texas Siftings echoes on politics and naval pride. It cites reparations in a Republican era, jokes about Har rison’s hat, and skeptical quips on Blaine and a Chinese Emperor reference. Stories also note Chinese schooling contrast and a Maine meeting’s grand introduction.
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Puck
Harrison
Cleveland
New Yorker
England
United States
Texas
China
John A. Joyce
Maine
James G. Blaine
Charles Mathews Joins Wallack Stock Amid Banter and Cruise
In Lester Wallack reminiscences, Charles Mathews negotiates a season with Wallack after a lively exchange over terms. Mathews becomes a loyal, genial star in the stock company, joins a Brooklyn engagement, and enjoys a sailing cruise aboard Wallack's yacht with witty, easy companionship.
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Lester Wallack
Scribner’s
Wallack
Charles
Mathews
John
Brooklyn
Columbia
Lonourney
Tompkinsville
Staten Island
Charles Mathews
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